Brands
Over the years I have developed a long-standing relationship with several brands that I trust and who promote healthy lifestyles in a number of different ways. The page below outlines the work they do and importantly at a time when so many health scams exist and fraudulent claims are being made by various disreputable agencies both at home and abroad, I felt that including these trusted brands on my own website would give people assurance as to their reliability and credibility. Suspicious false claims and deep fakes involving products which purport to be of medical benefit should be reported to the medicines and healthcare regulatory agency the MHRA.
Manuka Doctor
As an ambassador for Manuka Doctor, I recommend it for health as well as for palatability as the go-to brand for the best quality honey on the market.
Manuka honey is a unique type of honey made by bees which collect nectar from the Manuka bush which grows in New Zealand.
Honey is genuinely recommended as a first-line symptomatic treatment for colds and sore throat by the Institute for Health and Care Excellence ( NICE).It can also support the immune system, gut health and digestion and wound healing and can help with stomach and skin problems and general health.
Manuka Doctor has the additional advantage of containing methylglyoxal (MGO ) a naturally-occurring compound associated with measurable antibacterial activity.
Unlike many other brands of honey, Manuka Doctor is sourced and packaged in New Zealand and undergoes pharmaceutical-grade testing for authenticity, purity, freshness and potency.
Manuka Doctor can accurately be traced “from hive to home “and my advice is to always look for the clearly stated MGO rating, a genuine UMF certification and a batch number.
My personal favourite way to enjoy this honey is to either have it on a slice of toast or mixed in with the little porridge oats and banana.
SNMA
The School and Nursery Milk Alliance ( SNMA) is a UK-based organisation promoting the provision of milk to children in schools and early year settings.
As an ambassador, I promote the message that a midmorning serving of milk can be healthy for children because it provides a dense mix of nutrients at a time when children are still growing, active, and often getting hungry between breakfast and lunch. I recommend it because milk provides protein for growth and energy. It is packed with calcium for bones and teeth and many milks are fortified with vitamin D which helps the body absorb calcium properly. Unlike many snacks and sugary drinks, milk provides fluid along with all those vitamins and minerals for hydration. The combination of protein and fat helps prevent energy crashes and reduces excessive snacking before lunch because it keeps children fuller for longer.
As the saying goes “as milk nourishes the body so does knowledge nourish the mind.”
The UNICEF statement on child nutrition and education confirms this;” a hungry child cannot concentrate ,cannot learn and cannot reach their full potential. “
The effects of hunger on education is significant and multifaceted influencing academic performance, attendance, concentration and overall development.
Many children today are from food insecure families but a simple measure of providing school milk through the SNMA preferably during the midmorning break can make a significant difference. When schools implement this and take advantage of the various subsidies available their pupils educational outcomes will improve.
Mobility Plus
For anybody with mobility issues who still crave their independence and do not relish the idea of moving house, a bathroom makeover and installation can make a world of difference. But not all providers are alike. Mobility Plus puts their customers’ individual needs at the very heart of everything they do and this is reflected in their customer satisfaction feedback.
Adaptations to bathrooms for people undergoing joint surgery, suffering from Parkinson’s disease or dementia, or living with heart disease or recovering from a stroke for example can all benefit from user-friendly, practical, state of the art and elegant installations.
Fresh Wipes
For those who are bedbound and unable to wash properly and for people who are disabled, elderly, post-operative or restricted by dressings Fresh Wipes offer an excellent solution. They are also a very convenient and practical answer for people who run or cycle to work where there may be no facilities enabling to shower when they arrive and for people such as HGV drivers and families on camping trips.
The wipes are versatile and offer a rinse- free body and hair washing solution using products which are biodegradable, antibacterial and available in both scented and unscented formulations.
Telecare 24
Telecare24 is a national careline service that provides personal alarms monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A simple pendant alarm lets people call for help at the press of a button, a fall alarm can detect a fall automatically and raise the alert even if the wearer can’t, and a GPS alarm offers the same reassurance when people are out and about. Every call goes through to our friendly, highly trained team who will talk to the customer, and contact family or the emergency services if needed.
Dr Hilary Jones has been Telecare24’s ambassador since 2012. Drawing on his experience as a GP, he has long championed the difference that fast, reliable help can make, particularly after a fall, and the reassurance it brings to families who can’t always be there in person.
Telecare24 shares Dr Hilary’s belief that getting older shouldn’t mean giving up independence. Over the years the service has helped thousands of people across the UK continue living confidently at home, while giving their families peace of mind that help is never far away.
The Eye Doctor
The Eye Doctor is a British eyecare brand producing products that help people self treat and manage common eye problems such as dry eye syndrome and meibomian gland dysfunction.
Amongst other products the heated eye compress is a reusable heat mask which relieves dry eyes, blocked eyelid oil glands, blepharitis and styes. Also available are eyedrops and sprays and biodegradable eyelid wipes and cleansers for cleaning eyelids and lashes for people of all ages.
The M-Club is the Body Doctor’s menopause-focused health and well-being brand designed to support women experiencing the perimenopause and menopause by way of products, educational resources and a supportive community.
Healthspan
Health span is a well established British vitamin and supplement company offering vitamins, minerals, fish oils, herbal supplements and specialist nutritional products directly to consumers.
It offers a broad product range for heart and joint health and cognitive function for example but also for sports nutrition, energy, good quality sleep and healthy aging.
The formulations are fully standardised, researched, reviewed, tested . They sustainably-sourced and supported by a wealth of evidence-based jargon -free articles and guidance.