Norovirus: be prepared The Times
Prevention is better than cure - so if reports of the Norovirus and other superbugs are causing you concern, take steps to bolster your immune system immediately says Suzi Dixon
As featured in Telegraph 08/01/2008
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Flu cases soar over Christmas period

Did you know that office workers are exposed to more germs from their phones and keyboards, than toilet seats?

A desk is capable of supporting 10million microbes and the average office contains 20,961 microbes per square inch.

That’s before you even consider germs on people’s hands, on public transport, in the canteen and elsewhere.

With highly contagious bugs such as the Norovirus sweeping the UK, you need to make sure your immune system is in tip-top shape – and your working area is as germ-free as possible.

These products can help:


Perfect Hand Protectant And Sanitizer

DESCRIPTION:
Perfect is a unique NEW TECHNOLOGY, patented and an FDA registered formula. Perfect is a skin sanitizer that actually softens your skin.

It is primarily a physical and not a chemical disinfectant that uses a new generation of silicone polymers to serve as its preferred surface application to prevent and inhibit microbial infestation. The value of these new polymers is that they are non-leaching, non-migrating and are environmentally safe.

This means that after it is applied to your hand it cannot be washed off and will not lose its killing action over the course of 24 hours. Microbes are killed by the polymer's surface composition, which acts like a sword that effectively skewers and ruptures the microbe's outer cellular wall, killing all germs (viruses, bacteria, molds and fungus) on contact.

Germs cannot develop resistance to 'physical' disinfectants.

Perfect creates a 'bed of nails' on your skin that is deadly to germs but silky smooth to the human touch. Chemical disinfectant sanitizers only disinfect what is already on your skin, once the alcohol dries off the killing action stops and the germs return.

They also cause your skin to become very DRY because they contain as much as 80% alcohol. Chemical disinfection causes germs to mutate into more resistant forms, everyone has heard of SUPER BUGS. These 'super bugs' are germs on steroids; they cannot be eliminated by conventional chemical disinfection means. Many people are getting sick in hospitals from these germs.Perfect contains little alcohol so it does not dry your skin like other less effective skin sanitizers.

Perfect is a water-stabilized organosilane that provides effective antimicrobial properties on your skin. The active ingredient is AMOSILK, which is the market name for this quaternary ammonium compound ("quat"), more specifically 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyl octadecyl ammonium chloride added to purified water.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, flush with water. Discontinue use if irritation or redness develops. If condition persists for more than 72 hours consult a doctor. Children use with adult supervision.

DIRECTIONS:
Spray in palm, massage into hands and fingernails and air dry.

INGREDIENTS:
AMOSILK Patented Formula. Also contains : Purified Water, Ethyl alcohol, Fragrance. Only 18% alcohol.

 

Code Product Brand Price Buy
PEUK001   Perfect Hand Protectant And Sanitizer   PERFECT ESSENTIALS   £4.99 for 59.1ml Liquid    

Sambucol Original, Sambucol Sugar Free, and Sambucol Original for Children syrups

DESCRIPTION:
Wild standardised Black Elderberry extract, including the active ingredient Antivirin, sweetened with glucose syrup. The flavonoids present in this Elderberry formula are among the most potent natural antioxidants available.

Sambucol is a natural anti-flu elderberry-based supplement.

The Sambucol range is all natural and based on a standardised black elderberry extract. The products have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms and duration of influenza A and B. The efficiency of Sambucol has been shown through clinical studies. Since they are 100% natural, the products are perfectly suitable for all members of the family.

DIRECTIONS:
For treatment. For adults - take two teaspoons (10ml) four times daily. Children under 12: take 2 teapsoons (10ml) twice daily. For daily prevention: Adults - two teaspoons (10ml) daily. Children - one teaspoon daily.

 

Code Product Brand Price Buy
NAT2000   Sambucol R Liquid Extract Sweet   SAMBUCOL   £8.49 for 120ml Liquid    

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NAT2001   Sambucol Pro Zinc (Immuno Forte Formula)   SAMBUCOL   £8.49 for 120ml Liquid    

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NAT2002   Sambucol D Liquid Extract Unsweet (Sugar Free)   SAMBUCOL   £8.49 for 120ml Liquid    

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NAT2010   Sambucol For Kids   SAMBUCOL   £8.49 for 120ml Liquid    

Immunecare Lacktoferin

DESCRIPTION:
Anti-viral
Anti-fungal
Anti-bacterial
Anti-tumour
Deprives pathogens of iron
Helps support good bacteria
Over 250 medical and scientific studies on Lactoferrin
Helps in cases of Postviral fatigue

 

Code Product Brand Price Buy
CAND10   Immunecare Lacktoferin   WINNING TEAM   £29.99 for 60 Capsules    

Andrographis

DESCRIPTION:
Andrographis is simply the best remedy to help manage winter and spring health problems associated with that run down feeling. It is the most popular winter remedy in Scandanavia above Echinacea. It is a wonderful stimulant for the body's own natural defences. It is a small annual plant that is easy to grow and its use in no way threatens any natural wild populations. Known as 'The King of Bitters' it is a truly disgusting tasting herb that we have packed into a taste-free vegetarian capsule.

DIRECTIONS:
2 capsules 3x/day. Just use it short term until you feel back on your feet.

INGREDIENTS:
Andrographis. 400mg of pure organic powdered herb per capsule, Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Free from diary, wheat, sugar, corn and soya.

 

Code Product Brand Price Buy
P429   Andrographis   PUKKA   £13.45 for 90 Capsules    

Triton-MRL 500mg Tablets (Multi Mushroom Tonic)

DESCRIPTION:
Triton-MRL provides nutritional support for normal cellular immune function. Triton-MRL is composed of three mycological products mixed in equal proportions.
These three products are:
1 - Ganoderma lucidium (Reishi) - 33%
2 - Cordyceps sinensis - 33%
3 - Lentinula edodes (Shiitake) - 33%.

 

Code Product Brand Price Buy
OBMRL1W   Triton-MRL 500mg   MYCOLOGY RESEARCH LABORATORIES   £18.95 for 90 Tablets    

Cold Season Tea Bags

DESCRIPTION:

 

Code Product Brand Price Buy
JUNR7836   Cold Season Tea Bags   GOLDEN TEMPLE   £1.82 for 15 Teabags    

Wellness Formula

DESCRIPTION:
The Wellness Family of products is designed to support the immune system when under physical stress. Wellness Formula contains a powerful combination of herbs, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals formulated to boost your well-being.

DIRECTIONS:
For best results, begin taking Wellness tablets at the very first signs of imbalances in your well-being. During imbalance, take 3 tablets every three hours. For wellness maintenance, take 1 or 2 tablets daily.

 

Code Product Brand Price Buy
SNXBU001   Wellness Formula   SOURCE NATURALS   £9.89 for 45 Tablets    

Cacao Nibs

DESCRIPTION:
Cacao is the seed of a fruit of an Amazonian tree that was brought to Central America during or before the time of the Olmecs. Cacao beans were so revered by the Mayans and Aztecs that they used them as money!

In 1753 Carl von Linnaeus, the 18th-century Swedish scientist, thought that cacao was so important that he named the genus and species of this tree himself. He named this tree: Theobroma cacao, which literally means "cacao, the food of the gods."

Cacao beans contain no sugar and between 12% and 50% fat depending on variety and growth conditions. Our cacao beans contain around 40% fat content (low compared to other nuts). There is no evidence to implicate cacao bean consumption with obesity.

 

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FYCACAON   Cacao Nibs   GILLIAN MCKEITHS   £3.99 for 90g    

Just Goji Berries

DESCRIPTION:
Discovered in the Himalayan mountains, Goji berries are regarded in the Orient as an anti-aging, strength building superfood. This sacred berry is so cherished by Tibetan monks that they traditionally honour it for a two week celebration at the end of every year.

Protein: Goji berries contain 19 amino acids - the building blocks of protein. <br><br> Minerals: Goji berries are rich in up to 21 trace minerals including zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus. Antioxidants: Goji berries contain the complete spectrum of food antioxidant carotenoids, including beta-carotene (a better source than even carrots) and zeaxanthin (supports the eyes). This berry is among the highest source of carotenoids of all known common foods.

Gojis contain 500 times the amount of vitamin C, by weight, than oranges making them second only to camu camu berries as the richest known vitamin C source on earth. Plus vitamins B1, B2, B6 and vitamin E are bountiful.

Minerals: About 11mg of iron per 100 grams can be found in the Gojis, as well as betasisterol, sesquiterpenoids (cyperone, solavetivone, an anti fungal compound), tetraterpenoids and betaine for digestion. Goji berries also contain polysaccharides which support the immune system.

Omegas: Goji berries are high in essential fatty acids, the healthy omegas, which are required for the body's production of hormones and the smooth functioning of the brain and nervous systems. In particular, linoleic acid is abundant.

The Goji berry is a nutritious powerhouse and is so very tasty. Eat them just the way they are as the perfect snack or add to cereal, trail mixes, yogurt,muesli and smoothies. Gojis make a sweet tea or use as a delicious garnish in exciting dishes.

2000% more antioxidants than oranges
500 times the amount of vitamin C by weight that oranges.
The jewel of the Himilayas
Fabulous taste sensation

 

Code Product Brand Price Buy
FYLFGOJI   Just Goji Berries   GILLIAN MCKEITHS   £3.99 for 100g    
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