Mana Natural Health & Beauty

Are you getting a build up of fluid in your legs, feet or fingers during the day?

There is often a simple solution to fluid retention.

Drink more water!

This may seem counter intuitive but it’s true. To be healthy most people need at least 2 litres of pure water each day, plus other fluids from fruits, vegetables, teas etc.

If you have a low water intake your urine will be bright or dark yellow. This means your kidneys won’t be able to complete their filtering tasks during the day (eliminating toxins from your blood) and they'll try to make up for lost time at night, resulting frequent trips to the loo when you should be sleeping!
Learn more https://bit.ly/3JcZ4nU

While I'm on the topic of healthy Easter treats, you might like to try making these!

You'll need one packet of Harvest Pantry Cinnamon Banana Bread Mix. This mix is gluten free, sugar free, low carb and high protein. It's sooooo healthy and yummy!

Just follow the simple recipe on the Banana Bread Mix packet adding 3Tbsp cocoa, then divide the mixture into 10 muffins cups before inserting 4 chunks of chocolate into each.

(I used 20 pieces of Whitakers 50% dark chocolate, and I cut each piece in half making 40 chunks.)

Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before removing baking paper.

Delicious served warm with whipped cream as a dessert, or at room temperature with your favourite beverage.

A great way to ward off those pesky chocolate cravings!
Click the link to order your Harvest Pantry Cinnamon Banana Bread Mix while stocks last https://bit.ly/CBBMix

Have you got a plan for managing Easter?

How are you feeling about sticking to your healthy eating habits? Will it be easy or hard?

I find it's always best to be well organised with healthier options on hand so I don't succumb to temptations that I'll later regret.

It's not just about my weight. It's about how I feel in my body. I want to avoid that horrible, low energy, hung over feeling that happens when I've eaten processed foods, bread or sugar.

That's why I created the yummy Spicy Easter Muffin Mix.
Honestly, they're so delicious and satisfying, you wont even want a commercial hot cross bun!

As long as you've got something delicious to enjoy, you'll be fine! You've got this!

Click the link to learn more https://bit.ly/3TGzm1b

We are very excited to announce that we are now stocking Organic India teas and supplements.

This is an exceptional range of deliciously fresh and satisfying therapeutic teas and herbal remedies are gentle and yet effective.

Tulsi (or Holy Basil) is an excellent herb that has a wide range of beneficial effects including relieving symptoms of stress, and supporting healthy digestion.

Ayurvedic practitioners recommend drinking holy basil tea daily.

Holy basil has been shown to have antidepressant and antianxiety properties similar to antidepressant drugs. Studies have shown that it can help people feel more social and less anxious.

Our initial range includes the follow teas:
Tulsi Wellness
Tulsi Cleanse
Tulsi Sweet Rose
Tulsi Turmeric Ginger
Tulsi Lemon Ginger
Tulsi Sleep
Tulsi Peppermint
Tulsi Ashwagandha
Tulsi Favourites

Plus Peaceful Sleep, Holy Basil and Bowel Care supplements

Click the link to view the range and learn more https://bit.ly/3OoQhSZ

Do you love coconut yoghurt, but balk at the cost?

I've been looking for a coconut yoghurt that doesn't cost the earth, is additive free and contains protein (traditional coconut yogurt has almost none).

But alas - I couldn't find one, so I decided to make it myself.

The problem with traditional coconut yoghurt is it's very high in fat (made with coconut cream), and difficult to make without adding starches.

So I decided to ferment coconut chia pudding instead, and voila! Delicious chia coconut yoghurt filled with protein, good fats, fibre, flavour and no nasties!

You will need:
A 400g can of organic coconut milk
100ml boiling water
4 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp natural unflavoured Greek yoghurt

Combine coconut milk, water and yoghurt in a 1L container (with a lid), and stir well with a whisk, sprinkling the chia seeds in while whisking.

Pour into a yoghurt maker filled with hot water and leave for 24 hours.

OR

Place the container in a large pot and fill with hot water taking care not to fill above the rim of the yoghurt container. Wrap pot in a thick towel and place in a sunny / warm spot for 24 hours. Replace the water when it get's cold (at least once in the 24 hour period).

Remove from pot or yoghurt maker, stir well and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving with fresh fruit or berries!

Delicious and nutritious and much more affordable!

Six simple ways to make Valentines Day a celebration of YOU and your precious, amazing, unique life!

1, Have a healthy picnic dinner at the beach, in a park, by a river, or in your own garden
2, Turn off the TV and play cards, board games, or do a jigsaw
3, Put on some music and DANCE! You can do this on your own!
4, Catch up with friends by phone - or better still, in person
5, Listen to an uplifting podcast while having a relaxing bath
6, Make a list of all the things you like about yourself - see if you can reach 50 or more!

Wishing you a day filled with generous, loving thoughts and actions towards yourself and others. xx

Why does chocolate feel like love?

Most of have experienced the impulse to reach for chocolate during times of emotional stress, and it turns out that there are some very compelling bio-chemical reasons we find chocolate emotionally uplifting.

Cacao (raw chocolate powder) contains a natural compound called phenylethylamine, which is a stimulant that can produce feelings of euphoria, pleasure and joy...

Click the link to read more https://bit.ly/3SRUkKa

We are very excited to announce that we are now stocking Organic India teas and supplements.

This is an exceptional range of deliciously fresh and satisfying therapeutic teas and herbal remedies are gentle and yet effective.

Tulsi (or Holy Basil) is an excellent herb that has a wide range of beneficial effects including relieving symptoms of stress, and supporting healthy digestion.

Ayurvedic practitioners recommend drinking holy basil as tea using the leaves. And since it’s caffeine-free, it’s recommended to drink daily.

Holy basil has been shown to have antidepressant and antianxiety properties similar to antidepressant drugs. Studies have shown that it can help people feel more social and less anxious.

Our initial range includes the follow teas:
Tulsi Wellness
Tulsi Cleanse
Tulsi Sweet Rose
Tulsi Turmeric Ginger
Tulsi Lemon Ginger
Tulsi Sleep
Tulsi Peppermint
Tulsi Ashwagandha
Tulsi Favourites

Plus Peaceful Sleep, Holy Basil and Bowel Care supplements

Click the link to view the range and learn more https://bit.ly/3OoQhSZ

To all our Auckland Region clients and supporters, and those from other regions who are also celebrating Anniversary Day - Happy Anniversary!

We hope you are enjoying your day off and relaxing with your friends and family!

Is Your Weight Damaging Your Liver?

A Fatty Liver is a very sick liver!

When your liver is clogged with fat it can no longer filter your blood as it should.

Nor can it correctly perform all the thousands of important tasks it’s supposed to do each day to keep you healthy and energised.

How do you know if your liver is fatty?

The first clue may be your body weight and shape! Another clue might be your mood!

But here is some good news. You can reverse Fatty Liver disease and restore your health - if you know how. Click the link to learn more. https://bit.ly/3PoQJ4r