Winter essentials to support your health naturally.

If you have been feeling recently a bit under the weather or suffered from winter chills we have few natural remedies that may definitely keep you in tip top condition this winter and are available from Balanced Body Clinic in Twickenham. In our winter essentials collection you can find refreshing and warming teas made with hibiscus flower (Rosa sinesis) and cinnamon (Cinnamonum zeylanicum) that will take you back to the memories of “mulled wine” and wintery nights surrounded by crackling fire. Just one tea spoon in boiled water with extra honey will bring warm and comfort to your senses after long and hard day.

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Or those who suffered recently from chills and feel a bit flu-ish we have our wonderful and incredible tasty homemade rose hip syrup with honey and lemon to support your immune system and fight the first symptoms of feeling under the weather. Made with only natural ingredients, the rose hip syrup is a perfect choice for children and older adults who love honey based syrups with an extra splash of lemon. 

The rose hip fruit (Rosa canina) is sourced locally and it may naturally contain around 450mg of vitamin C per 100g of fruit as well as other essentials vitamins and fatty acids. Our honey is also sourced locally in the UK and its potential anti microbial and anti inflammatory properties may aid in fighting nasty cold infections. We only use natural preservative in our rose hip syrup which is lemon juice that also contains lots of vitamin C giving a boost to your immune system.
You can enjoy our rose hip syrup in the morning and evening, on its own or in glass of water. Just be aware there is limited stock supply for our rose hips.
Our last but not least winter remedy is homemade marigold (Calendula officinalis) and chickweed (Stellaria media) extract salve which is perfect for chapped and dry skin.

Marigold has been traditionally used in skin formulations to deeply nourish and repair damaged skin and with added beeswax it may help to retain lost moisture back to the skin that has suffered from cold and dryness. Chickweed on other hand makes an invaluable remedy for itchy skin that has suffered from eczema or psoriasis. It may help with the first signs and symptoms of itching and superficial inflammation known as hives due to its anti inflammatory properties. Our salve contains only locally sourced ingredients like plant extracts, oils, beeswax and essential oils and does not contain any nasty ingredients.

You can apply small amounts on clean area and leave it on just to make sure to keep your salve after it in the dark and cool place to prolong its shelf life.