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For Goodness Sake in Skibbereen and Dunmanway

This issue owners Helen O’Reilly and Marguerite Galvin, and staff members Dee McGrath in Skibbereen and Bernie Godwin and Sara Bament in Dunmanway review digestive supplements, a facial oil, multivitamin and curcumin capsules.

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1. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

Dee says: “Coyne Advanced Curcumin capsules are such a great product for me and our customers love it. It works so fast on my joints when I have a rheumatoid arthritis flare-up. I just keep it for maintenance.”

2. LIQUID MULTIVITAMIN

Marguerite says: “I love Source of Life Gold Liquid. It’s a great tasting multi that really gives you that pick-me-up. It’s packed full of all the essential vitamins and nutrients you need. I’d never be without a bottle in the fridge!”

3. DIGESTIVE SUPPLEMENT

Sara says: “Nature’s Plus GI Nutra is my go-to product for digestive issues. With pre and probiotics, whole food digestive enzymes and generous amounts of l-glutamine, plus other co-factors, it’s a great all-in-one for healing the digestive tract, and it’s available in tablet and powder form.”

4. VITAMIN D

Bernie says: “Having been advised to take care of my bones, I take TerraNova Vitamin D3 + K2. This combination ensures that calcium gets to bones, which helps bone density, and D3 is a great anti-inflammatory too.”

5. MULTIVITAMIN

Helen says: “Mental health is so important and even more so now after what we have all gone through the last few years. Stress and anxiety have become one of the number one issues for customers, and for this Stressveda is my first choice. The ashwaganda and B vitamins are a great combination and fantastic for hormone balancing too!”

6. FACIAL OIL

Dee says: “Antipodes Divine Face Oil is such a treat! It smells so delicious, you can almost feel your skin plumping up with lovely buttery oils. A little goes a long long way, so it’s great value too.”

7. DIGESTIVE ENZYMES

Bernie says: “I sometimes suffer with my digestion and have found that taking Viridian Digestive Aid before meals can really help prevent the discomfort after eating. It’s a lovely blend of digestive enzymes with peppermint and ginger.”

8. IMMUNE BOOST

Sara says: “Pro-Ven Probiotics Urgent C is great for giving our immune systems a boost. The effervescent sachets provide great amounts of vitamins C and D, with zinc, selenium, elderberry and beta glucans plus a sizeable 5 billion dose of probiotics. They are so easy to use and taste great.”

Back to Nature in Cavan town

This issue shop assistants Susie Drew, Alix Mooney and Eimear Hawthorne review a sleep support, chewy teen vitamins, oil blend and magnesium powder.

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1. JOINT SUPPORT

Susie says: “Revive Joint Complex has made me feel young once more! My joints feel more flexible and I have no pain in my knee joints when exercising. This has given me more confidence. This product has had great feedback from customers. It’s easy to take and tastes great.”

2. PASSIFLOWER COMPLEX

Alix says: “A.Vogel’s tincture of passion flower and avena sativa is great when you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or mildly stressed. It calms you down and settles your tummy. This product is a god-send for people suffering with the anxieties of everyday life.”

3. OIL BLEND

Eimear says: “I use A.Vogel Neem Oil Blend for scalp psoriasis. I apply it to my scalp one hour before a shower, wrap my hair in a warm towel and do a scalp massage just before I shampoo. It really helps with the itch and inflammation. I also take omega-3 capsules and immune modulators like astragalus.”

4. MAGNESIUM POWDER

Susie says: “Mag365 is a very popular choice for customers. It makes a lovely warm drink which I take before bed to relax muscles and aid sleep. The passionfruit flavour is delish. I have also found it beneficial after exercise to help prevent muscle aches and pains.”

5. DAY CREAM

Alix says: “Dr Hauschka Quince Day Cream is a light and gentle daily moisturiser that hydrates and gives skin a subtle glow. The fragrance of this cream is energising, uplifting, and boosting.”

6. SLEEP SUPPORT

Eimear says: “My sleep schedule is the first thing to go when I’m going through a period of change or stress. The blend of herbs and minerals in NHP Sleep Support is so comforting. Two capsules before bed and I know I’m going to get a restful, healing sleep.”

7. CHEWY VITAMINS

Susie says: “My daughter has been using Nature’s Plus Power Teen For Her, two chewable tablets in the morning. This product is great for teen girlies with all the essential vitamins to support her body and mind. She loves the packaging too.”

8. NATURAL PADS

Alix says: “Natracare Ultra Extra Pads are free from plastic, perfumes and dyes. This organic cotton product makes your menstrual cycle comfortable and more protected. It is commercially compostable too!”

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