Quirky Monkey, a brand new and innovative coffee and hot chocolate brand, has launched its latest range of three nootropic mushroom coffee fusions and raw cacao hot chocolate—no added sugar.

For centuries, nootropic mushrooms have been used for their wellbeing properties. These fungi contain several compounds that may help support is in different ways. Brain function, focus, memory, and so much more. Traditional medicine has long acknowledged the benefits of popular nootropic mushrooms.

Reishi mushroom, also known as “the mushroom of immortality,” was traditionally reserved for royalty. This most loved and respected ‘shroom is believed to have a positive impact on the immune system.

Lion’s Mane mushroom, often referred to as the ‘King of the Jungle,’ this remarkable white mushroom grows on the trunks of trees and is named after a lion’s mane due to its striking resemblance. The mushroom’s unique appearance and nutritional benefits were discovered centuries ago by Buddhist Monks, who used it in traditional medicine. It has been found to contain bioactive compounds and research is showing some really positive data that it may help to support brain and cognitive function.

Cordyceps mushroom was a firm favourite amongst Chinese Emperors dating back to the 15th century. Remarkably, they would use these incredible “shrooms to strengthen the body after exhaustion.

Joy recommends adding a spoonful of the mushroom hot chocolate to your smoothie for a delicious chocolatey kick!

These great-tasting fusions are made using premium ingredients and packaged in eco-friendly, recyclable materials. Indulgent fusions for better wellbeing.

Looking for a gift? The microwaveable wheat and lavender wheat bags from The Wheat Bag Company are perfect for soothing aching muscles and neck pain. Each bag is handmade in England and are available in a range of beautiful fabrics.

Choose Between Pure Wheat or Lavender Wheat Bags

Each wheat bag is filled with 100% cleaned English Wheat and you can choose to add optional Lavender buds. Lavender wheat bags are heavenly scented and aid rest and relaxation. Often used for meditation or as a sleep aid, the lavender scent can be replenished over time with a few drops of our Pure English Lavender oil.

Microwaveable Wheat Bag Uses – Heat Therapy

We have all suffered with neck pain from sleeping or aching muscles after exercise. Microwaveable wheat bags are used warm for the treatment of minor injuries. A natural heat therapy remedy which can be used time and again as opposed to disposable microwaveable heat packs. Simply place in a clean microwave with a rotary table for 1-2 minutes on a medium setting for instant warmth. Perfect for when you are feeling chilly, stressed or suffering from tense muscles and aches.

Wheat Bag Uses – Cold Therapy Treatment

Reduce high temperatures, swelling or relieve migraine headaches using a chilled wheat bag. Just place your wheat bag in the freezer for up to an hour and use directly on a bump or bruise. Placed cool on the forehead, wheat bags are a natural cold therapy providing migraine and headache relief and helping to bring down fever.

It’s that time of year again!

Help relieve symptoms of cold and flu by supporting your immune system with Echinaforce, Echinacea drops and tablets by A. Vogel.
Echinaforce drops and tablets are traditional herbal remedies which help the body fight the syptoms of cold and flu by supporting the immune system helping to maintain the body’s resistance.

These two fantastic products from A. Vogel target varicose veins and tired, aching legs.

Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets are a traditional herbal medicinal product for the relief of symptoms associated with chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins, such as tired, heavy legs, pain, cramps and swelling, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy.

Venagel Horse Chestnut gel can be used externally to provide relief for tired and heavy legs.

We are delighted to be stocking lovely new products from local company Oat soak. Oat Soak is totally natural colloidal oatmeal that is produced in the UK.

Oat grain, or Avena sativa, is ground into a fine powder to make OatSoak. It contains lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other substances that have been proved to improve skin, making it an emollient — a material that softens or soothes the skin.
Most people, including kids, can safely use colloidal oatmeal, except for those who have a confirmed oat allergy. Many people, including those with chickenpox, ageing skin, or dry skin issues, have found comfort from it.
Great for relief with a number of conditions, including:

Eczema
Dry skin
Dermatitis
Psoriasis
Shingles
Chickenpox
Sunburn
Itchy Skin

The Bio-Kult range is a line of scientifically developed multi-action formulations for the whole family.
With products to target the digestive tract, immune system, urinary tract, cognitive function, the head and intimate flora they’ve got a product for everyone.
Bio-Kult is a live bacteria supplement that aims to show that by looking after the gut, you can support your whole body health.

New from A. Vogel is their Sleep Well dissolvable granules. Sleep Well is a food supplement and has a unique complex of Lemon balm extract, Lettuce extract, Magnesium and L-Tryptophan. To be taken an hour before bedtime Sleep Well helps maintain a normal sleep, contributes to a calm, restful sleep and leaves you waking up feeling refreshed.

We are very happy to stock the Optibac probiotic range. Optibac is a family run business with an expertise in exploring specific species and strains of probiotics.

Optibac specialise entirely in live cultures and have many different supplements for different life stages and individual needs. As specialists in friendly bacteria they have a wide range of products to suit the individual. Their supplements are extensively researched and proven to not only reach the gut alive, but to complement the natural microbiome.

For general digestive support: the Every Day supplement is a great friendly bacteria supplement for every day use

For digestive support without FOS fibres: Every Day EXTRA is a high strength friendly bacteria supplement more suitable for those with IBS

For the vaginal flora: the strains of friendly bacteria in For Women are proven to reach the vaginal flora.

For children age 3 upwards: yummy Kids Gummies are highly researched gummy supplements designed especially for children

For babies and children up to age 12: Babies & Children sachets contain the world’s most scientifically studied strain of friendly bacteria, plus Vitamin D for immune health support

A perfect gift for Vegans, or indeed anyone, these new Christmas truffles from Booja Booja are especially long melt-in-the-mouth chocolate truffle loglets rolled in rich chocolate flakes. Fabulous for Christmas nibbles. Especially long, incredibly moreish and the perfect shape to fit in a Christmas stocking!

Deeply nourishing and intensely synergistic, Terranova’s multi-award winning Life Drink powder was developed as a foundational nutritional product for those who choose to follow a more natural and holistic wellness lifestyle.
Featuring freeze dried botanicals, concentrated wholefoods and other natural actives, Life Drink provides a staggering array of naturally occuring phytonutrients, micronutrients, balanced protein, enzymes, microflora, essential fatty acids, fibre and much more.
Life Drink is an ideal foundation to start your day and is also very beneficial for convalescents.

Optibac is a specialist company that offer a a fantasic range of gut friendly bacteria with specific strains for your individual needs.
We currently have 20% off these 4 Optibac products so pop in and treat your gut!

The Pollinosan range by A. Vogel is our number one recommendation to treat the symptoms of hayfever.
The Pollinosan Hayfever tablets are a homeopathic medicinal product and can be used to relieve symptoms of hayfever, such as itchy eyes and throat, sneezing, blocked nose and runny and itchy nose.
The Eye Drops can be used to give relief of red & itchy eyes due to hayfever and is suitable for contact lens users.
The Pollinosan Allergy Nasal Spray is excellent for runny, itchy and blocked noses.

Silicolgel is a liquid gel for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal disorders.

This is our favourite product for all stomach problems because it really helps with the relief of stomach pain, flatulence, reflux, nausea and heartburn.

It works by coating the stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract with a protective lining of silicic acid gel, allowing it to heal. It acts like a magnet attracting excess acid and gases, irritants, toxins and pathogens, binding them to the gel. This is then passed out through the body, which is what makes it so effective.

We’re recommending this gentle new menopause support supplement from Viridian.

Menopause Complex is an innovative combination of renowned plant extracts including hops, lemon balm, and saffron to provide natural support during this life stage. In a base of sage which helps with physical and mental comfort during the menopause.

Well known for their use in brewing, hops are a traditional crop from Bavaria in Germany which have been shown to contain potent phytoestrogens, especially 8-prenylnaringenin (8-PN). The hops extract used in Menopause Complex is a standardised source which has been well-studied. These plant-based compounds can help with the tell-tale signs associated with the menopause, such as hot flushes, sweating, restlessness, and irritability.

Lemon balm contributes to relaxation and supports sleep, whilst the addition of saffron contributes to emotional balance and improved libido.

This unique combination of botanicals has been formulated by our team of in-house nutritionists to specifically target symptoms of the menopause, and it is recommended to take alongside Viridian’s Woman 40+ Multivitamin and Woman 40+ Omega oil for optimum daily support.

Contains 100% active ingredients formulated by expert nutritionists with no artificial fillers and no nasties. Sourced according to Viridian’s strict ethical criteria including no animal testing, GMO or palm oil.

MooGoo is an Australian company that makes a range of effective products with active ingredients originally designed for people wih skin and scalp problems.
Their 3-Step Skin Soothing Routine includes their most popular products suitable for those prone to mild eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

1 – Clean without irritation with Milk Wash, a natural cleanser formula for the face and body.
2 – Apply Sensitive Skin Balm to help soothe dry itchy skin.
3 – Maintain skin barrier function with Soothing MSM Moisturiser, a nourishing moisturiser for irritable skin.

Add a tasty spritz of the sunshine vitamin to your day with Viridian’s vitamin D3 spray.

This quick and easy spray taken daily provides 2000IU of Vitamin D3, natural orange flavour and pill free! Offering a natural supplement to fill this nutritional gap.

During winter periods we can’t make vitamin D from sunlight because the sun is too low in the sky. As it’s difficult to get enough vitamin D from food, Public Health England recommends supplementation of vitamin D to maintain bone and muscle health. This is a vegan form of vitamin D sourced from Lichen and easily utilised by the body.

We are very happy to now stock ‘Wild’ – the very popular and effective, refillable and natural deodorant. The deodorant case is reusable aluminium and the refills are 100% plastic free and compostable. Available in Fresh Cotton and Sea Salt fragrance, this starter pack comes with an Aqua case and one refill to get you started. We agree with Wild-“The planet shouldn’t pay the price for you to smell nice”