Who wants that Black Tea? You Do!
Mon, Feb 13 2012 06:42
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Shown to be high in Antioxidants, 8 - 10 times more than fruit and vegetables. Antioxidants scavenge for cell-damaging free radicals in the body and detoxify them, hence blocking DNA damage i.e. preventing oxidation. Hence found to be of benefit by boosting metabolism to aid with weight loss, block allergic response, slow the growth of tumors, protect bones, fight bad breath, improve skin as well as below:
Reduced risk of stroke: A long term study by the Netherlands Institute of Public Health and the Environment found due to teas high levels of flavonoids it showed a reduction in LDL levels, and improved functioning of the blood vessels. In a separate study Dr Joseph Vita at Boston's School of Medicine supported these results and a study of over 3000 people in Saudi Arabia showed that black tea reduced the risk of heart disease by 50%.
Relieve Stress: University College of London researchers found that people de-stressed quicker when drinking black tea. They also found they had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood after a stressful event compared to control subjects.
Diabetes: A study by researchers from Dundee University and the Scottish Crop Research Institute found that natural chemicals within black tea mimic insulins effects in the body and help protect against diabetes.
Gum Disease: The study above also found that the polyphenols within black tea inhibited an enzyme (glucosyltransferase) produced by the bacteria, preventing the formation of the matrix material by which dental plaque adheres to tooth surfaces, as well as causing differing bacteria to lose the ability to aggregate.
It too has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol levels by 20 - 59%, while HDL was increased from 7% up to an amazing 83% making it beneficial for prevention of stroke and heart disease.
The bergamot oil mixed with the Camelia tea has it's own benefits i.e. the ability to decrease the formation of scar tissue in injured arteries. This action is believed to be due to the antioxidants within the oil. Research published in the British Journal of Pharmacology 2007 showed it decrease the level of damaged neurons, making it neuroprotective and beneficial for many nervous system conditions.
Research published in the Journal of Natural Products in 2009 showed that bergamot carries a subdivision of HMG-CoA reductase which is believed to work similarly to statin drugs and decrease the amount of cholesterol produced in liver cells.
All in all fantastic news for tea drinkers!!
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Back @ Work??
Wed, Jan 18 2012 02:13
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Stressed out?? Getting back into a work routine can be hard. So we have some things to help make it easier:
1. Organic Energy Tea
Energy can be lacking when you head back to work, our blend of Organic Siberian ginseng, Licorice & Nettle could be what you need. Siberian ginseng helps improve tiredness, stress, depression as well as improve both mental and physical performance. As well as this it has shown to help aid recovery from illness, weakness and exhaustion. Licorice (the herb - not the lolly), helps support your adrenal glands i.e. increased stress support, soothe any peptic ulcers, calm down a nervous tummy or inflamed bowel and relieve any nervous coughs. Nettle is rich in a wide range of nutrients, replenishing depleted stores, relieving sore joints and boosting energy supplies.
For those extra nervous tummies when it comes to going back to work, try our:
2. Organic Digestion Tea
This contains Organic Lavender, Peppermint and Licorice. All 3 herbs help to calm the mind and digestive tract easing any I.B.S., nervous tummy, as well as help those with indigestion, making those work room meetings no problem at all.
Then to get you through the night try our:
3. Organic Sleep Tea
Which has Organic Lavender, Lime Flower and Lemon Balm. Helping to calm an stress, tension, hysteria, ease high blood pressure that's built up during the day and help get a good nights sleep, so you can relax and deal with the next working day with ease.
If you like to blend your own herbs we can help you out just email us before you order and we can blend up your favourite mix if we haven't done it for you already from our range.
We also have something you can have in your pocket at all times:
4. Rescue Mix &/Or Rescue Sleep Mix
Rescue Mix contains 5 of the Bach Flower Remedies that help to quickly get us back in our normal balance so that we can calmly deal with any situation. And if you can't get your mind to switch off and relax then you need Rescue Sleep Mix which has the same 5 Bach Flower Remedies but the added extra remedy White Chestnut helping to stop the brain chatter and let you get a great nights sleep without the worry!
For those of you who have a bath or foot soak you will love to use our NEW Relaxing Bath Salts. Formulated to help relax, nourish and heal the body & mind. Just add a couple of handfuls into the bath before you get in. Fantastic to use & you feel relaxed, refreshed and ready to have a goods night sleep! Choose from either "Sandalwood & Patchouli" or "Lavender", if the choice is too hard get our "Half & Half" box!
Feel free to pass this info on to anyone you know that is struggling to get back into work. All the best in health Tanya @ Naturalus.
Christmas - Need some help feeling your best?
Mon, Dec 12 2011 10:12
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Want to enjoy Christmas Parties at your best?
Naturalus Liver Tea
Suitable for short-term over-indulgence, be it all the yummy Christmas food or the extra Alcohol. Naturalus Liver Tea will help cleanse your liver & digestive system with phase 1 & 2 liver detoxification support, helping you get through to the New Year without feeling like it was a dream or spending half of it dreaming! Best taken before you head out on the town and before bed. Contains: Ashwaghanda Root, Dandelion Root, Calendula Flowers & Schisandra Berries. Click here to get some now.
Naturalus Stress Tea
Calming to the nerves, helping you to get through the silly season, without being the Grinch! Suitable even for those kids who can't get to sleep due to the excitement of Santa! Contains: Ginkgo Leaf, Lavender Flowers & Linden Flower. Click here to get stress free!
and for After the Indulging?
Naturalus Slimming Tea
Helps to lessen your cravings for sweet foods, improve digestion, increases energy, improves liver cleansing and kidney function by releasing excess fluid. Combine with our Organic Green Tea, you get the extra fat burning ability, helping you get back into shape for enjoying your summer holidays! Click here for our special combo deal.
Naturalus Liver Tea
Suitable for short-term over-indulgence, be it all the yummy Christmas food or the extra Alcohol. Naturalus Liver Tea will help cleanse your liver & digestive system with phase 1 & 2 liver detoxification support, helping you get through to the New Year without feeling like it was a dream or spending half of it dreaming! Best taken before you head out on the town and before bed. Contains: Ashwaghanda Root, Dandelion Root, Calendula Flowers & Schisandra Berries. Click here to get some now.
Naturalus Stress Tea
Calming to the nerves, helping you to get through the silly season, without being the Grinch! Suitable even for those kids who can't get to sleep due to the excitement of Santa! Contains: Ginkgo Leaf, Lavender Flowers & Linden Flower. Click here to get stress free!
and for After the Indulging?
Naturalus Slimming Tea
Helps to lessen your cravings for sweet foods, improve digestion, increases energy, improves liver cleansing and kidney function by releasing excess fluid. Combine with our Organic Green Tea, you get the extra fat burning ability, helping you get back into shape for enjoying your summer holidays! Click here for our special combo deal.
Merry Christmas from Naturalus!
Dandelion inhibits HIV virus!
Tue, Dec 6 2011 05:50
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A pseudotyped HIV-1 virus was utilized to explore the anti-HIV-1 activity of Dandelion. The level of HIV-1 replication was assessed by the percentage of GFP-positive cells. The inhibitory effect of the dandelion extract on reverse transcriptase activity was assessed by the reverse transcriptase assay kit.
Compared to control values obtained from cells infected without treatment, the level of HIV-1 replication and reverse transcriptase activity were decreased in a dose-dependent manner. The data suggests that dandelion has a potent inhibitory activity against HIV-1 replication and reverse transcriptase activity.
Dandelion showed strong activity against HIV-1 RT and inhibited both the HIV-1 vector and the hybrid-MoMuLV/MoMuSV retrovirus replication. These findings provide additional support for the potential therapeutic efficacy of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). This could be the beginnings of an antiretroviral therapy with fewer side effects.
Huamin Han, Wen He, Wei Wang and Bin Gao
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
2011, 11:112dol:10.1186/1472-6882-11-112
Click on the below links to get your Dandelion Root now.
Liver Tea - with Dandelion
Dandelion Root - Single Herb 30gm/60gm
More Dandelion Info
Hayfever & Sinusitis Relief
Tue, Nov 22 2011 04:31
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Naturalus 4Allergies Tea can help bring relief for all those seasonal irritants, such as: Hayfever, Sinusitis, Rhinitis and all those nasty symptoms of.
It contains 4 herbs that are just amazing - Echinacea, Eyebright, Licorice and Pau d'Arco.
Echinacea most will know for its fabulous fighting ability, whether your nasal infection be it viral, bacterial or fungal, it will help promote a faster response by your immune system when exposed to an immune threat, as well as reducing the magnitude of the immune response showing it has a modulating effect. Preventing and treating co-existing infections, improving nasal drainage, decreasing the build up of mucus and bringing strength back to your immune system.
Licorice we all think of the lolly, well this is the actual plant and the root of this plant helps to soothe irritated mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and throat reducing inflammation and the severity of the allergic response. As well as this it helps support adrenal function which is especially needed for all of us who have had chronic sinus infections as our bodies are stressed and this helps to bring some well needed stress relief.
Eyebright has always been one of my favourite herbs, its amazing anti-catarrhal action (decreasing the mucus) it brings relief to many a stuffed up nasal & sinus passage. As well as this it helps to reduce the crazy itching of the eyes, lessen sneezing, bring relief to a sinus headache, relieve a sore throat & fight the infection whether it be fungal, bacterial or viral.
Pau d'Arco this exotic tree from South America with the most amazing antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral action. Boosting your immune systems ability to fight infection as well as being great to use for preventing the infections ability to take hold. Working together with the above herbs it's a perfect team to bring relief for the summer months.
To get some relief go to the Tea page for either your 30gm or 60gm pack.
It contains 4 herbs that are just amazing - Echinacea, Eyebright, Licorice and Pau d'Arco.
Echinacea most will know for its fabulous fighting ability, whether your nasal infection be it viral, bacterial or fungal, it will help promote a faster response by your immune system when exposed to an immune threat, as well as reducing the magnitude of the immune response showing it has a modulating effect. Preventing and treating co-existing infections, improving nasal drainage, decreasing the build up of mucus and bringing strength back to your immune system.
(Amazing close up of echinacea flower!)
Licorice we all think of the lolly, well this is the actual plant and the root of this plant helps to soothe irritated mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and throat reducing inflammation and the severity of the allergic response. As well as this it helps support adrenal function which is especially needed for all of us who have had chronic sinus infections as our bodies are stressed and this helps to bring some well needed stress relief.
Pau d'Arco this exotic tree from South America with the most amazing antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral action. Boosting your immune systems ability to fight infection as well as being great to use for preventing the infections ability to take hold. Working together with the above herbs it's a perfect team to bring relief for the summer months.
To get some relief go to the Tea page for either your 30gm or 60gm pack.
(Pau d'Arco Tree & yes it is Pink!!)