Olive Leaf Extract
The olive branch, a centuries old symbol for peace, may contain in its leaves our best weapon against a host of disease producing bacteria. As more bacteria mutate and resist commonly prescribed antibiotics, scientists are searching for alternatives. One option may lie in the leaves of the green olive tree.
Research suggests that this may be a true anti-viral compound because it appears to selectively block an entire virus-specific system in the infected host. It appears to offer healing effects not addressed by pharmaceutical antibiotics, for colds, flu's, viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites.
Olive Leaf Extract may be helpful in strengthening the body’s immune system, assist viral diseases such as glandular fever, herpes and influenza, alleviate sore throats, chronic sinusitis, skin disease and pneumonia. It may help eliminate symptoms of all types of infections, including fungal, bacterial, and viral and other parasitic protozoan.
NEW UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ON ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY SHOWED OLIVE LEAF AUSTRALIA'S EXTRACT WAS 400% HIGHER THAN VITAMIN C
World renowned researcher Morton Walker says - "Based on my research, I am convinced that Olive Leaf Extract is destined to become the most useful wide spectrum herbal ingredient of the 21st century."
Nature's Own Vitamin Specials
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Multivitamin plus Omega 3 Fish Oil
90 Capsules $16.95
150 Capsules $24.95
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Triple Strength Garlic + C
Horseradish, Fengreek & Marshallows
60 Tablets - $20.10
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Zinc 220mg / 100 Tablets
RRP $14.85
Special $11.95
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Calcium & Magnesium with Vitamin D
120 Tablets
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Clever Kids Omega 3 Fish Oil
60 Chewable Caps $15.95
180 Chewable Caps $39.95
Centrum
Centrum is used everyday by some of our top former athletes to help them feel 100%, including Robert de Castella (Olympian Marathon Runner), Melinda Gainsford-Taylor (Olympian Athlete) and Duncan Armstrong (Olympian Swimmer).
A scientifically balanced adult formula complete with 27 essential vitamins and minerals including folic acid, antioxidants, calcium, iron and selenium to help maintain health and B group vitamins to unlock energy. Centrum is complete from A to Zinc.
Centrum Select 50+ has been specially adjusted to supplement the changing needs of men and women over 50 years. Compared to regular Centrum, it contains increased levels of selected vitamins and minerals such as B group vitamins, folic acid, Vitamin E and C. Centrum is complete from A to Zinc.
Developed with 18 essential vitamins and minerals, Centrum Kids is a great tasting strawberry flavoured chewable supplement to help assist in the healthy growth of children aged 3 years and over. Centrum is complete from A to Zinc.
Free Zinc Testing
Are you one of 75% of people who are Zinc deficient?
Zinc is one of your body's most important minerals. Found in almost every one of your cells, it plays a role in everything from helping you to get over colds and flu, to keeping your hair, skin and nails bright and healthy.
Come into Red Apple and see Kerrie for a quick and easy test to check your Zinc levels!
EZ-Detect
EZ-Detect detects hidden blood in the stool, an early warning signal of colorectal cancer, ulcers, hemmorrhoids, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis, fissures (test pad placed in toilet, very convenient). Ask our staff for more information.
Arthritis
People usually complain of pain in the affected joint. Symptoms usually start from middle age onwards. The pain is generally described as a deep ache, which is hard to localise. The affected joints are not usually hot or inflamed, unless the osteoarthritis is very advanced. Exercise makes the pain worse, rest relieves it but prolonged inactivity may result in stiffness. Morning stiffness is common, but usually lasts less than 30 minutes. Osteoarthritis may come and go, with periods when there is very little or no pain. Some people identify particular times when the pain is worse, for example, in damp weather.
Medicine therapy for arthritis includes simple analgesics, namely Paracetamol. Regular paracetamol, two tablets (1gm) three or four times daily is the first choice of treatment in mild to moderate osteoarthritis. It must, however, be taken regularly - not just when required - to have the best effect. Aspirin is not usually recommended in osteoarthritis because of the level of doses required for pain relief and the adverse effects on the stomach.
Osteoarthritis is more common in elderly and it is normally recommended that they avoid products containing medicines which affect the central nervous system (CNS), for example codeine. These medicines can cause constipation and elderly people may be more susceptible to CNS effects such as sedation. Glucosamine has been shown to help relieve pain and preserve cartilage, but may take up to four weeks for effects to be noticed.
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy are important for pain management and keeping limbs functioning. Weight control will reduce the weight on the joints. Heat may be useful before exercise and ice packs useful after exercise. This is an individual preference and should be trialed for a week or two to determine if either of these treatments provide any pain relief. The ultimate therapy for osteoarthritis of a joint is to replace the joint. This is a relatively common operation in which the total hip joint or knee joint etc is replaced. However replacements have a limited life of about 10 years before another replacement is required. The improved mobility and quality of life after these operations is often dramatic.
