Pharmacist Support, the profession’s independent charity, is launching its #GoGreen4PS fundraising campaign again for 2018, kicking off on World Pharmacists Day on 25th September and running until the end of October. The aim of the campaign is to bring the pharmacy community together and to raise money to help fund vital services for pharmacists, former pharmacists, pre-registration trainees and MPharm ...
Hampshire-based natural deodorant manufacturer, Crystal Spring, has announced some new additions to its multi award-winning Salt of the Earth range – four new natural deodorant travel sprays. The award-winning Pure Aura: Lavender & Vanilla, Pure Aura: Melon & Cucumber, Pure Armour: Explorer and the unscented Natural Deodorant Spray are now available in a convenient 50ml travel size – ideal for ...
Salcura Natural Skin Therapy has announced the appointment of Dr Shamini Singh Sachdev as their new UK Sales Director. Shamini joins Salcura with over 14 years’ experience having worked with international brands The Nature’s Bounty Company, Typhoo Tea and Pukka Herbs. At Salcura, Shamini will be responsible for driving growth in the UK market with focus on the independent retailers. ...
Taking a folic acid supplement could be a “wise move for all adults in the UK”, the Health & Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) has said in response to further evidence suggesting this can reduce the risk of stroke by lowering levels of homocysteine in the blood. The HSIS statement was in response to a study due to be published ...
Europe’s biggest natural and organic trade event, Natural & Organic Products Europe, welcomed 10,039 attendees from 91 countries to London ExCeL in April. Over 700 exhibitors showcased the natural and organic products (including VMS, superfoods, personal care and beauty, eco home/living, food and drink). Show visitors were also among the first to hear the results of the Natural Beauty Retail ...
Continuing on with the success of Weleda’s expanding Arnica range, a 50ml travel size Arnica Sports Shower Gel will soon be available through pharmacy, as well as included in a new Weleda Christmas gift set. Arnica is an ingredient that features in over 20 Weleda lines today, with products containing arnica accounting for over 11% of Weleda’s total net sales ...
Despite being labelled as “suitable for vegetarians” and containing no animal products as primary ingredients, a number of popular breakfast cereals are not suitable for vegans, according to The Vegan Society. The reason why breakfast cereals such as Cheerios and Rice Krispies do not carry the vegan logo might be because they are both fortified with either vitamin D3 or ...
John Bell & Croyden has taken to the treadmill to raise funds for dementia charity Alzheimer’s Society. During April – the month in which the London Marathon falls – the team ran over 26.2 miles on a machine installed in front of the Wigmore Street store. John Bell & Croyden is part of Celesio UK, an official corporate partner of ...
A University of Leeds study has linked high-carb diets with early-onset menopause – although some experts argue the results are inconclusive. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, tracked the typical dietary intake of 14,172 women, 914 of whom went through a natural menopause during the study period. A diet high in refined carbohydrates such as ...
New natural round the clock range launches using essential oils with antihistamine properties A new natural therapy range, Breaze, is launching in the UK this summer ahead of the grass pollen season, offering the first round the clock cover to ease the itchy and stuffy nose associated with hay fever and allergic rhinitis. Breaze is powered by a blend of ...