Rude Health Magazine July-August 2024
Rude Health Magazine is the official consumer title of Health Stores Ireland, reflecting health trends, news and consumer information in Ireland. This is the July-August 2024 issue.
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Tried &
Tested
How Health Stores Ireland staff rate what they sell
This issue, Pearse Downey, retail assistant, and Frederika Le Cain,
owner–manager of Loop de Loop Health Store in Castletownbere,
Co Cork, test out a scalp oil, snack bars, aronia juice, hair conditioner,
B vitamin complex and throat spray.
Scalp Oil
Frederika says: “Mindful Beauty is an Irish brand I love for their quality and
pure ingredients. They have a Rosemary and Mint Scalp Oil I wouldn’t do
without. A couple of drops massaged into the scalp daily boosts the condition
of the hair no end. I have noticed my hair is shinier, stronger and more supple
since starting use of this product.”
Snack Bars
Pearse says: “Foods of Athenry have a fantastic range of gluten- and wheat-
free snack bars. Whether it be a granola bar or an orange bar they are a great
pick-me-up in the afternoon and a healthy snack during the day. They also
ofer vegan options like their Rocky Road Bar, and the cherry on top is they
are all delicious.”
Aronia Juice
Frederika says: “I take a half glass a day of the amazing PhyterBerry Aronia
Juice by Aronia Ireland. It is hugely beneficial as a source of polyphenols
to help boost metabolic health. I find it curbs my sweetness cravings and
balances my energy levels so I don’t get that 3pm slump. It also works well
for keeping the urinary tract healthy.”
Hair Conditioner
Pearse says: “JĀSÖN’s Biotin hair conditioner is brilliant. I started using it
when I had long hair to keep the ends in check. It was great at repairing the
hair and I kept using it after going back to short hair.”
B Vitamin Complex
Frederika says: “The Macanta supplement range is one of my most trusted
brands. Clean, pure ingredients with no nasties and plenty of expertise behind
them. Their vitamin B complex is a high potency wonder worker. Just one
easy-swallow capsule daily gives your body the B vitamins it needs. Their
many roles include energy production, nervous system balance and cognitive
function, so they are crucial in managing stress, supporting brain activity such
as memory and they keep me going while I run a busy health store.”
Throat Spray
Pearse says: “The Propolis Throat Spray by Bee Health is excellent. Whenever
I find myself developing a tickly throat I make sure I pick up a bottle of this to
get ahead of it. I’ve found that my dry or chesty coughs never develop. It is
excellent for stopping a cough that could ruin your week in its tracks.”
Store manager Angela McGlanaghey and assistant
manager Kelly Callaghan from Simple Simon’s Health
Food in Donegal Town review a magnesium powder, a
liquid multivitamin, a liquid probiotic, an ashwagandha
supplement, collagen peptides and a turmeric supplement.
Magnesium Powder
Angela says: “Mag 365 Bone Formula Magnesium
Powder is my favourite supplement because it has
so many benefits. Most of our customers looking for
magnesium are sufering from leg cramps or sleep
issues and we have found magnesium is great for both.
I particularly like the bone formula one as it also
contains vitamin D, K and zinc, so it’s fantastic for overall
bone support and health.”
Liquid Multivitamin
Kelly says: “NaturesPlus Source of Life Gold is easily
one of our best-selling products! Source of Life Gold is a
super strength multivitamin and mineral tonic containing
everything you need for daily immunity. It is the first
product we recommend to anyone looking for something
to boost their energy levels or something to give their
immune system a much-needed lift. It also contains no
iron which means it’s completely safe for those sufering
from hemochromatosis.”
Liquid Probiotic
Angela says: “We have only started stocking Symprove,
but we are already receiving fantastic feedback on it.
Symprove is a liquid probiotic: a unique product on
the Irish market. Because Symprove is in liquid form it’s
proven to reach the gut alive within 10 minutes and get
to work. Gut issues are linked to so many ailments in the
body, including skin issues, mood issues and much more.
So, by improving your gut health you are giving your body
the best chance you can.”
Ashwagandha Supplement
Kelly says: “One Nutrition Ashwagandha is easily my
favourite supplement! For someone like me, who struggles
with sleep, it’s a wonder supplement. As an adaptogen it
can be used for many diferent reasons, including anxiety
and stress management. More recently we have noticed a
huge uptake in people who do a lot of training using it for
recovery and reducing fatigue post-workout.”
Collagen Peptides
Angela says: “We have seen a massive uptake in the
demand for collagen in the last couple of years in our
store. Collagen has so many benefits, including boosting
gut health, supporting skin health, boosting hair strength
and it’s also an excellent protein source. We love
NaturesPlus Collagen Peptides as it’s a really high quality
form, with four diferent types of collagen from superior
sources, so it’s a great all-rounder.”
Turmeric Supplement
Kelly says: “Taka Turmeric is another fan favourite from
our customers including my own dad! A high strength
turmeric supplement with black pepperine, Taka Turmeric
can ofer joint support for those who need it by reducing
inflammation around the joints. A great value product with
500mg capsules, and 120 capsules per bottle, it means
that one a day will last you for four months.”
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