About Time You Discovered: Your Wellness Guide for Winter 2024By Adam Hassanali
The clocks have gone back and winter is here. It’s the time of year when many of us get struck down by the cold and flu, we live in fear of that nasty bug doing the rounds and it seems perpetually dark outside. It’s the season that requires a generous dose of TLC to get you through and help you feel your best when you need it most. That’s why we’ve put together a roundup of the best products, pick-me-ups and fitness classes so you can say adiós to the symptoms of SAD and the common cold this winter. Here are our suggestions:
1. For Your Daily Nutrients: Verve
What: NEW Transparent Greens V40 A streamlined version of the V80, Transparent Greens V40 provides essential daily nutritional support with a carefully selected blend of natural ingredients, making it the perfect powder for those looking for a simpler, more focused greens solution.
Why: We listened to our customers and created verve transparent greens v40 a thoughtfully crafted blend of 40 essential nutrients, featuring nutrient-dense greens like spirulina and chlorella, designed to support your health and vitality. Now offering an affordable, high-quality wellness solution without compromise, verve transparent greens v40 makes premium nutrition more accessible.
Price: (£40 One-Time Purchase | £35 Rolling Subscription | £96 Quarterly Subscription)
Where:Start your verve subscription here.
2. For Organic Protein: The Organic Protein Company
What: The Organic Protein Company who produce the most natural, clean, nutritious protein powders available in the UK.
Why: The Organic Protein Company uses 100% grass-fed organic whey protein that is free from artificial sweeteners, colours and preservatives. To ensure great flavour they use ethically sourced real food ingredients like organic raw cocoa. They publish independent nutritional test results for every batch produced which explain how every ingredient is made and where it comes from. They also take animal welfare very seriously and donate 25p to CiWF for every packet sold. Many Doctors, Dietitians and Nutritionists recommend The Organic Protein Company’s products, including renowned London-based Dietitian, Ro Huntriss
Price: Products costs for a one-time-purchase is £24
Buy: Amazon.co.uk or The Organic Protein Company
3. For an Active Recovery: The Bath Project
What: SPORT Formulation bath in a box set from The Bath Project. The formulation supports post activity recovery, alleviates muscle tension and enhances physical recuperation.
Why: Blue Spirulina: provides a striking blue hue and antioxidant properties to combat oxidative stress and support muscle recovery. Epsom Salts: known for soothing sore muscles, easing aches and helping to detoxify the body. Blend of black pepper, Eucalyptus and Peppermint essential oils: offers a refreshing scent with analgesic properties to relieve discomfort and enhance breathing. Fractionated coconut oil: conditions and hydrates the skin leaving it soft and supple. Mint infusion tea bags: adds soothing and cooling effects, ideal for post exercise calm.
Where: The Bath Project
4. Pilates: Bondi Rise app
What: Bondi Rise, the Pilates brand inspired by the energy of Australia’s Bondi Beach has launched their anticipated APP, available for users to download globally on IOS and Android.
Why: Encouraging their community to create a sustainable and healthy relationship with exercise and develop a lifelong love for Pilates, exclusive new videos will be added each week, with weekly livestreams and exciting monthly challenges in tandem with the in-person studio. Going above and beyond for her community, the Bondi Rise APP also offers nutrition support and recipes from an accredited nutritionist, plus 1:1 check ins to offer accountability and personalised support and advice.
Price: First seven days free followed by a monthly subscription of £19.99 a month
5. For Superfoods: Aduna
What: Aduna Superfoods, a sustainable superfood brand and certified B Corp, brings you Super-Greens Powder: a convenient blend of green superfoods with baobab to support your daily health from the inside out.
Why: Shabir Dabaya MRPharmS, natural health expert and co-Founder of victoriahealth.com said: “Adding a green superfood powder to your morning routine is an easy way to eat more plants and fill nutritional gaps – especially handy for those with busy lifestyles. Green foods have long been used in traditional medicine for their adaptogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, supporting overall health from our energy levels to our immune system, brains and more. Aduna Super-Greens combines nutrient-rich greens like moringa, wheatgrass, spirulina and chlorella with prebiotic baobab, which helps stabilise blood sugar and support the gut microbiome. It has a citrussy green flavour, perfect for adding to juices, smoothies or water.”
Price:£21.99 for a 100% recyclable 250g resealable pouch.
Where: Available from Holland & Barrett, Amazon and aduna.com for £21.99 for a 100% recyclable 250g resealable pouch.
6. For Red Light Therapy : Kineon
What: Red light combined with laser technology devices (or photo-biomodulation if we want to be really fancy) uses the heating properties of red light to help treat, manage and reduce inflammation, pain and injuries. Uniquely, combining this with the power of laser technology to specifically pinpoint wavelengths, amplitude, and dosage, allows for this new cutting-edge treatment to penetrate deep into tissues to stimulate healing responses in the body for a multitude of benefits.
Why: The Move+ Pro is theworld’s first portable at-home device (the recently launched Move+ Pro), which is incredibly small and compact and to be used for just 15-minutes a day on any problem areas or niggles to be pain-free. There are over 6,000 studies on the efficacy and method of action in the body which is resulted in a fan base loved by athletes, biohackers and sports teams around the world, such as Ben Greenfield(Biohacker), Brooke Wells(CrossFit), Sara Sigmundsdottir (CrossFit), the NFL, NBA and MLB.
Price:The Move+ Pro is theworld’s first portable at-home device (the recently launched Move+ Pro), which is incredibly small and compact and to be used for just 15-minutes a day on any problem areas or niggles to be pain-free. There are over 6,000 studies on the efficacy and method of action in the body which is resulted in a fan base loved by athletes, biohackers and sports teams around the world, such as Ben Greenfield(Biohacker), Brooke Wells(CrossFit), Sara Sigmundsdottir (CrossFit), the NFL, NBA and MLB.
Price: £479
Buy: Visit Kineon here.
7. For Your Functional Fungi: Innermost
What: Mushroom coffee elixir
Why: Mushrooms, especially varieties like reishi, lion’s mane, and cordyceps, have grown beyond niche wellness circles and are entering the mainstream,it blends the energising benefits of coffee with the adaptogenic power of mushrooms, aligning perfectly with today’s wellness-conscious consumers. Mushrooms are prized for their adaptogenic properties, supporting stress relief, cognitive function, and immune health, making them a staple ingredient in supplements, drinks, and even snacks in 2025
Price: £34.95
Buy: innermost website here.
8. For Hydration: Liquid IV
What: Liquid I.V. Hydration Sachets
Why: With just one single-serving stick and 500 ml of water, Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier is a convenient, travel-friendly, functional, and great-tasting way to support hydration and enhance your hydration. Liquid I.V. is available in three flavours: Lemon Lime, Strawberry and Passion Fruit.
Price: 3X6 sticks for £22
Buy: Amazon online.
9. For Beauty Sleep: ainslieainslie
What: Four-time Olympic champion Sir Ben Ainslie and his wife Georgie Ainslie have launched a new performance supplement range: ainslie + ainslie
Why: The sport science-led formulation has been created to support rest and recovery in athletes and anyone looking for better daily performance at work, at home and in life. NIGHT POWDER contains evidence-based ingredients in meaningful doses to provide the rest and recovery the body needs
Price: £75.00
Buy: NIGHT POWDER is now available to buy at ainslieainslie.com as a 7 night trial/travel pack, or 28 night pouch (pouch available as a one-off purchase or on subscription).
10. For a Bath of Dreams: BetterYou Magnesium Flakes
What: BetterYou’s magnesium flakes replenishes your body with essential magnesium to support your overall wellbeing, promote skin health and aid muscle relaxation.
Why: Winter can be a stressful time of the year. It’s dark, cold and there’s the run-up to Christmas to deal with. Soothe tired muscles and relax with BetterYou’s magnesium flakes that can be added to a bath or footbath. Free from man-made pollutants and heavy metals, these magnesium flakes provide a gentle way to get your essential magnesium intake. So, why is that important? Magnesium is responsible for 325 chemical reactions inside the body and helps support calcium absorption and the immune system. It also helps balance your stress levels, supports metabolism and reduces tiredness and fatigue. So, add a few cupfuls of BetterYou’s magnesium flakes to your bath and get all the magnesium you need to get you through those office Christmas parties.
Price: £3.95 for 250g, £9.95 for 1kg and £39.99 for 5kg.
Buy: Holland & Barrett and BetterYou online.
11. For Banishing SAD: Lumie Sunrise Alarm
What: Banish the winter blues with Lumie’s Sunrise Alarm which allows you to fall asleep and wake up to natural light.
Why: Light treatment is one of the most effective treatments for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and when you’ve caught the winter blues an extra burst of natural light can make a world of difference to your mood and productivity. Lumie’s Sunrise Alarm provides you with an introduction to the benefits of sleeping and waking to natural light. A chic, contemporary-looking design with a digital clock built-in, features a 30-minute sunrise and sunset as well as an extra few customisations built in to suit your needs. This bedside best friend offers fully adjustable lighting for you to read and relax in, final light intensity for the sunrise and a nightlight option for the end of the sunset.
Price: Lumie Sunrise Alarm is £32.50
12. For a Natural Sleep Remedy: Form Nutrition Nootropic ZZZZ
What: Say goodbye to sleepless nights with Form Nutrition’s new all-natural range of Nootropic ZZZZ supplements.
Why: British brand, Form Nutrition is offering plant-based nutrition to enhance the body and mind with its range of Nootropic cognitive supplements formulated by the highly qualified nutritionist, Dr. Adam Collins, PhD. ZZZZs are designed to support a natural and regenerative good night’s sleep by combining calming amino acids, Magnesium and Zinc. Each capsule contains 5-HTP, a natural amino acid which the body uses to make serotonin and melatonin. These are both critical for our happiness and sleep. Amino acids L-Glycine and L-Theanine are also present as they reduce sleep onset time and increase sleep quality. Magnesium is added to support a chemical messenger in the body which promotes sleep while Zinc is an essential mineral and antioxidant involved in many enzyme processes that increases both sleep quantity and quality.
Price: £19.00
Buy: Form Nutrition online.
13. For Self-Improvement: Remente
What: Swedish app Remente is here to show us how technology can put personal development back in our control – and it’s free.
Why: Whether you want to improve your mental wellbeing, productivity or practice mindfulness, Remente combines psychology with brain and mental training to help you reach your goals and lead a more balanced and healthy life. The app is a safe space for reflective and mindful moments that both individuals and organisations can use. It includes a ‘journal’ function which allows users to log their moods by choosing from five smiley faces that describe how they’re feeling. Users can create a personal day plan and set goals by filling out a ‘Wheel of Life’ to help restore balance through life-changing habits and behaviours. Remente also has a library of more than a hundred resources, tools and courses to help its users improve areas of their personal and professional lives.
Price: Free download for both iPhone and Android users. A premium version is available for £11.99/month for one month, £3.75/month for 12 months or £249.99 for a lifetime membership.
14. For a Full-Body Workout: Power Reformer at Raw Pilates
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What: Strengthen your body and your mind with Raw Pilates’ new Power Reformer class.
Why: Adding a cardio element to a session of full-body conditioning and toning, Power Reformer is the new small-group Raw Pilates class getting you in shape this winter. This dynamic total body workout focuses on your core, lower body, arms and obliques to put you through your paces while reaping the benefits of a Pilates session. Targeting the smaller and often neglected muscles in your body, Power Reformer will leave you feeling firmer, longer and leaner. It’s a must after a long day hunched over your desk at work.
Price: From £25 a class.
Where: The Laboratory, 1a Hall Ln, London NW4 4TJ
15. For Maintaining a Healthy Gut: Yakult
What: Self-care can be as simple as a Yakult drink every morning.
Why: Japanese drink, Yakult is a dinky fermented milk beverage containing a minimum of 6.5 billion cells of Lactobacillus casei Shirota, a unique strain of bacteria that helps support gut health. If you want to well and truly ward off the common cold this winter then the first step is to make your gut health a priority. The brand recommends that you eat a wide range of fibres and plant-based foods. Avoid processed foods as much as possible and drink a daily Yakult in the morning to maintain a healthy balance of good, immune-boosting bacteria in your gut.
Price: £3.00 for a pack of seven.
Buy: Nearly all major supermarkets nationwide.
