Although the initial prospects of an Indian summer are promising, many of us are facing the prospect of early SAD – seasonal affective disorder. According to Rick Hay, Fushi’s Nutrition Expert, “Since the onset of winter can negatively impact mood, the nervous system and immunity, supplementing early is wise both on the mood and overall health fronts.”
Lifestyle specialist Fushi Wellbeing has some little tweaks you can do – starting now – to put some instant sunshine into your life, build up your immunity and boost energy levels so you’re set to face anything the elements may throw at you.
Add Fushi’s delicious Tonic Herbal drinks to your daily diet – one simple little step that will improve your health and stamina and also keep your body’s hydration levels topped up, vital as office central heating systems are switched on.
Here’s the pick of Fushi’s supplements to Fall back on:
Fushi Defence+ Tonic 16.13
A natural herbal tonic with astragalus, echinacea, elderberry and ashwaganda that delivers a triple whammy to low immunity, stress overload and low energy levels. The perfect tonic to fight viruses, according to research, astragalus encourages the development of bone marrow cells into active natural-born infection killers! Echinacea is well known as a flu fighter, while ashwaganda, an adaptogenic herb, and tinospora cordifolia are both used in ayurveda to support the immune system and protect the body from stress. Elderberry also fights flu and provides antioxidant protection. All it takes is 30ml daily, or 10ml three times daily in four parts water.
Fushi Tonics are flavoured with delicious tasting anti-oxidant rich and anti-inflammatory sour cherry and black cherry concentrates and vegetable glycerine, which sweeten without upsetting the body’s blood sugar levels, so they’re suitable for diabetics.
Fushi’s Calmaid 11.26 for 60 capsules
As the name suggests, Calmaid is a soothing, relaxing formula that promotea a zen-like feeling to the body without interfering with your ability to function. With essential nutrients inositol and magnesium it promotes mental calm and nourishes the nervous system, particularly in times of stress. Combined with the amino acids L-trytophan and taurine in each Calmaid capsule, stress relief is optimised and, since stress and anxiety can interfere with the body’s natural body clock, it can upset sleep patterns and, through tiredness, the ability to concentrate and perform at peak levels.
Research has also shown that magnesium can act as a muscle relaxant, so it’s useful to help alleviate headaches and migraine.
Rick Hay adds, “Too many of us wait until SAD symptoms are quite severe before taking action – but if you start in autumn you are strengthening your body’s resilience to the mental and physical stresses of the long cold winter to come.”
And, if it turns out to be a mild one, you know you’re going to be on top form right through winter’s darkest hours.
By the time winter is upon us, the constant changes in temperature from hot to cold, and back again and the dehydration caused by central heating plays most havoc with the lips and a little more surprisingly, the hair.
Fushi Organic Lip Balm (4.95 for 10 ml pot)
Lips should be singled out for extra attention in winter, since they also have to tolerate the instinctive licking we do in an attempt to keep them moisturised. Fushi Organic Lip Balms come in three variants, each made with organic herbs, butters, oils and pure essential oils that nourish, protect and treat. They come in pocket-sized pots so you can take them everywhere with you and use when you need.
Fushi Rescue Anti-viral Organic Lip Balm is a light, refreshing and tonifying anti-viral lip balm, that can help treat viral infections of the lips and mouth, such as cold sores which are exacerbated by the cold temperatures. Also brilliant in winter, Fushi Anti-wrinkle Organic Lip Balm packed with nutrient-rich oils of avocado and rosehip and evening primrose, to protect, nourish and prevent the signs of aging. Fushi Hydrating Organic Lip Balm with avocado oil and essential oils of peppermint and geranium is cooling, refreshing and especially effective at softening rough, chapped lips. Winner of the Natural Health Magazine 2010 Natural Beauty Awards.
Fushi Total Repair Dry Hair Balm 14.43
100% natural, Total Repair Dry Hair Balm is packed with nutritious herbs, oils and butters and designed to nourish and repair dryness and damage, made worse in a centrally heated atmosphere. Coupled with the overuse of styling products and tools, hair can be split, flyaway and lack shine and elasticity. The miraculously moisturising action of coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax and sandalwood help to deliver nourishment to the hair shaft. Combined with the toning action of cedarwood and rosemary essential oils it repairs, seals hydration in dry and damaged sections of the hair and boosts shine.
And, so we come to Christmas. By this time, it’s possible that the body’s natural instinct to build up fat stores to last us through the dark days might put stress on the seams of that little black party number. So, a little cheat’s help in the run up to the festive season will not only ensure you beat the squeeze, it will also leave a little room at the sides for any topping up!
Fushi Detox Kit – 45
Fushi’s potent detox supplements deep cleanse the system and, crucially, prop up the metabolism – to tackle those extra calories and enhance the circulatory system. It’s brilliant, too, for brightening skin tone easily dulled by winter weather, lack of sleep and richer foods. They also support all of the body’s major organs plus encourage rest and recuperation – perfect to keep you going into next year!
Detox Kit contains Milk Thistle & Dandelion Herbal Drink a natural herbal remedy reinforced with capsicum and cinnamon to help flush out the body; Detoxipure Capsules, with rhubarb root, garlic, plantain, ginger and vitamins and essential minerals in an advanced natural formula, cleanse and suuport the entire digestive system; pure, natural Fushi Detox Patches – the sole-to-soul effortless detox. Simply stick them onto the bottom of your feet overnight they’ll get to work eliminating toxins, and acting on acupressure points of the body, balance energy and help you relax.
Combined with some time out from alcohol and high cal Christmas lunches, if you build in plenty of seasonal veggie juices to replace any high calorie meals, you should make it through the season with your excess lbs well spent!
Fushi’s body care products are free from Parabens, Petrochemicals, SLS, PEGs and synthetics.
The Product Range:
* Herbal Remedies
* Nutriceuticals
* Hair care, Body and bath care
* Aromatherapy & Massage oils
Fushi believes that the body shouldn’t be overexposed to chemicals and unnatural elements and uses natural and organic ingredients wherever possible. Fushi supports Fair Trade, only buying products from suppliers that do not exploit indigenous populations around the globe. Fushi is a Member if the Ethical Company Organisation and the Good Shopping Guide.
Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com