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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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