How do we love the B-complex vitamins?

Let us count the ways: they support energy production, carbohydrate metabolism, nerve system function, stress management, healthy adrenal gland function, red blood cell production and cardiovascular health,plus memory, mood and cognitive function. Taking B complex vitamins in activated form as we get older, ensures we are taking them in a form that our bodies can readily use.

Made from alfalfa concentrate, naturally alkalising plant-based chlorophyll, is a very effective detoxification tool, internal cleanser and skin tonic.

Try adding a shot of NutriVital Chlorophyll to aglass of water or add it to your morning smoothie–add pineapple, celery, mint and adash of jalapeno sauce to really get things moving.

Interestingly, chlorophyll helps promote the health of your immune system too.

Peppermint is a sure-fire way to put some pep in your step, especially if your feet are hot, sweaty or swollen.

Fill a large, flat-bottomed bowl with warm water that will come just to your ankles. Add 1 tea spoon of peppermint essential oil to the water and soak your feet for 15 minutes. The menthol in the peppermint oil quickly produces a cooling sensation in the skin which will bevery soothing and refreshing.

Sunscreen is your passport to younger-looking skin. Even if it is overcast, don’t assume that you are safe from sun burn. The same goes for wearing a hat or using a beach umbrella–both are important, but since 85 percent of thesun’s rays bounce up wards off sand, water and concrete, you are still exposed. Wear sunscreen daily and choose a product with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more. Check out the range of natural sunscreens at your local Go Vita store, including Wotnot, The Jojoba Company and Little Urchin brands.

Women typically put on weight as they get older because their basal metabolic rate (BMR)–the quantityof kilojoules burned in a day simply through normal activity drops as muscle mass softens into fat. To counter this, follow an aerobic exercise routine of leg, arm and core work to burn more kilojoules,and do strength training to keep your muscle-to-fat ratio up.

Taking a natural protein powder like Amazonia Slim & Tone will help keep your hunger satisfied, reduce cravings and support a healthy metabolism.

If festive parties have left you feeling rough, only time can fully clear your mind and settle your stomach. However, herbs like milk thistle, globe artichoke, schisandra, and antioxidants like taurine and selenium can help detox your liver and fight free radicals from rich food and alcohol. We offer a wide range of milk thistle products at Go Vita—visit your local store to explore your options.

Dry skin brushing, popular in spas, exfoliates dead skin and boosts lymphatic circulation, also helping to reduce cellulite.