There are two distinct camps where the subject of supplements is
concerned; those that believe that we should simply eat healthily - and those
that believe that we should pop a pill or twenty a day to ensure we live to be a
hundred.
I however tend to find middle ground between the two. Yes we certainly
should eat healthily, but with our current hectic work schedule, how many of us
actually have the time to cook and eat even two meals a day at home? (And I’m
sorry to disappoint but processed food straight from a can, sachet or packet does
not count).
So the only way to ensure that we stay healthy, would be to take a
supplement together with as many fresh fruit and vegetables as we can get our
hands on in a day.
I spent most of my youth working out and being active (unlikely but true). I’ve hiked
through the highlands of Scotland in unsuitable footwear and nearly lost my
toes to frostbite. I have traversed the jungles of Sri Lanka photographing
exotic wildlife, and I was almost desiccated in the deserts of Northern India. So
after so much abuse, my knees and joints are now protesting and refusing to be
as pliable as they once were.
Before I was introduced to Kneipp, I used to pop a glucosamine tablet,
but the problem with that was I often forgot to take it, and because the
tablets have to be taken with food, it became quite a chore, with me probably
only taking it twice in a week.
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Kneipp® Active Joint’s 5-in-1 Effervescent Tablets (l)
Kneipp® Magnesium + Calcium + D3 Effervescent Tablets (r) |
The great thing about Kneipp® Active Joint’s 5-in-1 Effervescent
Tablets is that I can take them any time I remember, which is a huge
bonus as I often remember at bizarre times during the day. The effervescent
tablets taste really subtly citrusy and I actually served it as a “drink” to someone who
popped down unexpected recently.
The Glucosaminsulfate and chondoitinsulfate - which are natural components of
articular cartilage and connective tissue - together with the added Vitamin C
helps build collagen, while Zinc helps build up bone, and Vitamin E helps
protect cells. Dissolve in iced water for a great tasting and refreshing drink.
Each tube, comprising of 15 tablets is priced at $22.90.
We all know that calcium is essential for keeping our bones healthy.
Kneipp® Magnesium + Calcium + D3, made from natural minerals and combined with
Vitamin D3 and calcium, provides the body with essential nutrients in times of
physical and mental stress. Build your calcium store when young to prevent
osteoporosis and other ailments that afflict us when we age due to a lack of
nutrients. In fact, with all the pain that I have in my joints, sometimes I
regret the abuse I put my body through in my youth...
Kneipp® Magnesium + Calcium + D3 Effervescent Tablets is priced
at $14.90 for a tube of 20 tablets.
Kneipp® Tea
Kneipp® has been producing contemporary products made with the very best
natural ingredients since 1891. Kneipp® Herbal Teas are naturally caffeine-free
and contains no artificial colouring, aromas or flavouring, so you get to enjoy
the pure benefits of the herbs.
Stinging Nettle (Cleansing Herbal Tea)
Now this product really intrigued me, and while researching the benefits of Stinging Nettle, I found out that
Nettle leaf is actually among the most valuable of herbal remedies. It is a slow-acting
nutritive herb that gently cleanses the body of metabolic wastes. It is
also one of the safest alternative remedies in the treatment of chronic disorders
that require long-term treatment. It is said to have a gentle, stimulating
effect on the lymphatic system, enhancing the excretion of wastes through the
kidneys.
Nettle’s iron content makes it a wonderful blood builder, and the
presence of Vitamin C aids in the iron absorption making it an excellent herb
for anemia and fatigue, especially in women. Stinging nettle is also
beneficial during pregnancy due to its rich mineral value and Vitamin K, which
guards against excessive bleeding. It is also a good supplement to
strengthen the fetus and can be used during labor to ease the pain.
Kneipp’s Stinging Nettle (Cleansing Herbal Tea) is priced at
$9.60 for a box of 15 tea bags.
Kneipp Products are available at:
Unity Healthcare:
2 Jurong East Central 1 #B1-05 Jcube Mall
252 North Bridge Road #B1-44L Raffles City Shopping Centre
LINK BRIDGE 62 Collyer Quay #02-01 to 04 OUE Link
3 Temasek Boulevard Suntec City Mall #02-105 ( S) 038983
Guardian Health & Beauty:
290
Orchard Road # B1-20/24 Paragon
101 Thomson Road #B1 United Square
930 Yishun Ave 2 # B1-01/02 Northpoint Shopping Centre Singapore 769098
2 Jurong East Street 21 #01-57 IMM Building Singapore 609601
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The fine massage particles in the Kneipp Grape Seed Oil Exfoliating Body Scrub with
Jojoba wax helps stimulate circulation while removing dead skin cells.
The scrub smells lovely and is a pleasure to slather on and rub.
Exfoliating our skin, be it on the body or face helps to ensure that the
products we apply are better absorbed, so the next time you don’t get
the results you expected from your skin care, remember to exfoliate, as
you probably have a build up of keratin. The Body scrub is priced at
$21.90 for a 200ML tube.
