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Goodness comes naturally for your whole family

Delicious, refreshing and full of natural goodness, Freshpak is South Africa’s No. 1 Rooibos tea!

Looking for a healthy alternative to sugary drinks? Freshpak has created an exciting junior range especially for kids, blending the health benefits of Rooibos with delicious flavours that kids will love. The range is naturally caffeine free and contains polyphenol antioxidants suitable for your child’s diet.

Enjoy hot or as a refreshing iced tea. Freshpak Junior is available in the following flavours: • Freshpak Junior Rooibos • Freshpak Junior Organic Rooibos • Freshpak Junior Strawberry & Vanilla • Freshpak Junior Apple • Freshpak Junior Peach & Apricot • NEW Freshpak Junior Naartjie

Woolworths launches its first Ecocertapproved, organic baby range

“The delicate Wooliesbabes organic baby care range is one of the few baby ranges to be Ecocert approved,” says Shaheda Sayed, Head of Woolworths Brand Communications. Ecocert is the world’s leading specialist in the certification of sustainable practices.

“Our Wooliesbabes range includes everything parents need to take care of their tiny tots, including body wash, moisturiser, barrier cream and bath oil. The range is approved by Beauty without Cruelty, is dermatologically tested, paediatrician-approved and contains a no tears formulation. It is 100% vegan, contains no dyes and sulphates and is formulated with ethically-sourced ingredients,” Sayed concludes.

CHUX® Non-Scratch Scourer Scrubs

CHUX® offers an extensive range of cleaning utensils to help you tackle cleaning challenges around your home. After cooking and eating, cleaning up should be quick and easy.

Use the CHUX® Non Scratch Scourer Scrub to wash all non-stick surfaces. They are tough on mess and gentle on delicate surfaces! The unique angled shape is great for reaching deep into corners and hard to clean areas.

To avoid leaving your CHUX® Non Scratch Scourer Scrub soaking wet after use, hang it on your tap faucet, using the unique tap hang feature.

For more information on Chux® visit www.chux.co.za or www.facebook.com/ChuxSA/.

Chux® can be found at selected Spar, Pick n Pay Family and OK Foods stores nationwide and now Dis-Chem too.

Boost your child’s immunity with NutriPure Kids range of gummy vitamins

NutriPure’s range of gummies, free from preservatives and artificial additives, help kids to get their vitamins and minerals.

NutriPure Kids Vitamin C (R110) – Each of these yummy gummies gives your child 80mg of Vitamin C, which is equivalent to the recommended daily amount.

NutriPure Kids Multi-Vitamin

Complete (R110) – These multivitamin gummies offer a complete health supplement that contributes to the normal function of children's immune systems and the normal function of many other systems in the body contributing to general wellbeing.

NutriPure Kids Immune Support+

(R110) – These gummies contain a unique blend of essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin C, B6, and B12 help to metabolise carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and are essential in the maintenance of good health.

NutriPure Kids Vitamin D (R109) – These gummies contribute to normal bones, teeth and the immune system. It supports the normal function of the immune system, maintenance of bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.

NutriPure Kids Probiotic (R153.95) – NutriPure Probiotics are formulated with Bifidobacterium infantis and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, scientifically tested bacteria strains that promote healthy gut bacteria.

What sets NutriPure Kids products apart from other supplements?

NutriPure gummies are made using real fruit juice, making them extra soft and juicy. • gluten-free • no artificial flavours • no artificial colours • no milk, wheat, eggs, nuts • no artificial sweeteners • no GMA ingredients • no preservatives

Supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet, and should only be used to top up any nutrient shortfalls in people's diets.

NutriPure products are available at Clicks, Dis-Chem, Takealot.com, Faithful to Nature, Spar and Pick n Pay.

www.nutripure.co.za

New children’s book aims to boost mental health in little kids

South African-born actor, producer, drama teacher, and now first-time author, Marlisa Doubell, launched a children’s book intended to help improve mental health in young kids. The book is titled ‘Ms Mol’s Favourite Things’ (for ages 2-7yrs).

“Kids are simple little creatures, they just need to feel secure in their world to grow, develop and learn. They do this through play and exploration, and a lot of this was taken away from them overnight. This age group is too young to understand why grownups around them are stressed or anxious but may still absorb these negative emotions. This book aims to uplift our little ones and uses a very simple prompt to help trigger joy,’’ says Doubell.

‘Ms Mol’s Favourite Things’ follows the journey of Ms Mol, a friendly and relatable young character who shares all her favourite things with the readers, like grasshoppers and butterflies, rainbows, baking yummy treats, painting, and more. She then encourages the young reader to engage with her by asking if they like these things too. Repetition is used throughout the book to add a sense of playfulness. At the end of the book, Ms Mol includes a page for the kids to write a list of their own favourite things. “One of the easiest ways to engage with a young child is to ask them what their favourite thing is. You can see their little face instantly light up when they tell you,’’ says Doubell.

Rise in Covid-induced PTSD among very young children

According to Child Development Specialist, Kathy Rautenbach, it’s noticeably clear that there has been a rise in Covid-induced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among very young children, with research showing that the biggest impact fell on the most vulnerable, 6 years and younger.

Doubell says that Ms Mol asking the young reader to write down their favourite things, is similar to compiling a ‘gratitude list’, which is a common mental health task set by life coaches and therapists. “Focusing on what brings joy and gratitude is proven to raise your vibration. This is why it’s such an effective tool to help caregivers engage with children and elevate mood,’’ she says.

Since the soft launch of the book in December 2021, ‘Ms Mol’s Favourite Things’ has received positive response from children, parents, and educators too.

Doubell is currently working on the next few books in the Ms Mol book series, to include Ms Mol’s favourite games, her favourite foods, favourite animals, and more.

‘Ms Mol’s Favourite Things’ is available on Kindle, as well as in paperback on Amazon, Loot, and select stores.

Website: www.msmol.com

Male fertility

We don’t always think of fertility as possibly being a male issue. However, studies show poor sperm health is very common. Of the 10% of couples who struggle to conceive, 50% is due to male fertility concerns. Prelox® is specially formulated to improve male fertility, thanks to a patented complex blend of Pycnogenol® and L-arginine.

During trials of Prelox Fertility, these remarkably encouraging results were evident after one month: • Improved sperm concentration by 83%

• Increased sperm health by 60.9% • Increased sperm motility (movement) by 55.5% • Safe, with no known side effects