During lock down, I spent my time decorating at Essential Well-being, recapping on my product knowledge and skin histology with Dermalogica and learning new things for reopening.
The whole team, took extra qualifications about Health and Safety, sanitisation and disinfection and topped up their Dermalogica Expert status.

I have spent time with Ghislaine our Medical Herbalist and Supplement Consultant learning about the supplements and why it is important for us to take them.

Eating a healthy balanced diet is recommended for all of us, however many of the foods we eat may lose their nutrients as they go through processing e.g.

  • Whole wheat loses vitamins, minerals and fibre when it is milled into flour
  • Rice loses most of its vitamins and minerals when it is processed from brown to white
  • In addition to processing the plants’ nutrient quality may be lessened as they are often grown in nutrient-depleted soil

Our life style and health also affects our food absorption and can lead to nutrient deficiencies. For example:

  • Alcohol consumption depletes vitamins B, C, and minerals
  • Allergies and infections deplete vitamin C and zinc and other nutrients
  • Air pollution and smoking depletes antioxidants and STRESS depletes vitamins B and C

In many ways supplements to humans are like fertiliser to plants, plants can survive on sunlight and water, add a nutrient-rich fertiliser and the plant will thrive. This same principle is applied to humans, a healthy balanced diet supplies our bodies with sufficient nutrients to carry out our daily routines, however supplements such as vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids can benefit our bodies cellular protection, repair and regeneration. Diet is particularly important as we age, our dietary needs change and our ability to absorb and utilise many nutrients reduces.

During my Fifties, I became aware that I was feeling more tired, my joints stiffened, my eyes dried and sensitised, my digestive system troubled me and I started to get inflammation and restless legs. These symptoms lead me to research supplements and team up with our Medical Herbalist and Supplement consultant Ghislaine at Essential well-being.

Walking into a supplement shop can be overwhelming and somewhat daunting, there are so many pills and capsules available, it is confusing, do you need to take them all or just a couple of them? Ghislaine and I have selected a handful of must-have supplements to support your health as you age. We recommend and stock all in our well-being shop 9 London Road Spalding.

We now stock a range of supplements at Essential Well-being, 9 London Road, Spalding and Ghislaine is available by appointment for consultations either in the clinic or on Zoom.

The must-have simple supplement list for ageing bodies

🟠Turmeric
This is a must have for aches pains and inflammation but it must be taken with pepper and oil to deliver it into your system, start with 3 a day unless you have arthritis and a lot of pain, then take 6.

🐟❤️Fish Oil
Fish oil capsules provide Omega 3s and are especially good for maintaining the health of your heart and boosting immunity.

🥩🥛🧀🍳Vitamin B complex;
B vitamins release energy from food, they are beneficial for the nervous and digestive systems, they help to balance hormones, calm anxiety and are good for the brain.

🌻🍃🌽🌾Vitamin E
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of your cells from oxidative stress and delays the ageing of all your cells.

🍊🥔🥝🥦🍓Vitamin C;
Vitamin C powers up your immune system and protects you from illness. Always select a slow-release Vitamin C.

The following supplements have been selected to support ladies throughout their Perimenopause and Menopause.

EMA45+
FEMA45+ is for ladies 45 and over, it is designed to specifically support women during and post Menopause.

🌿 🌿Sage
The go-to herb for menopausal hot flushes and night sweats. It can also help the digestion

🔴Sea Buckthorn;
Beneficial for dryness of eyes, mouth, joints and membranes, etc, especially for menopausal women.

⚪️🦴Osteoguard;
Beneficial for anyone concerned with bone health, especially for menopausal women.

🌳🌿Gingko;
Beneficial for improving blood flow to the brain: aiding memory, brain fog and concentration. Research shows it may also be of benefit in the early stages of dementia

Reduced oestrogen levels in a menopausal lady leads to many health conditions such as Osteoporosis, Dryness, confused mines, hot flushes

We would always recommend advice when selecting supplements, however once you understand their properties you can work out what you need.
For further advice about supplements or Herbal medicine please contact us at Essential Well-being on 07960003061 or 01775 249425.