Kit by: Kayleigh Conway
Founder | Blue Jeans White Tee

My alternative health kit is for the ‘walking well’ out there who just feel a bit run down – all the time.

I feel ya. After a lifetime of suffering from a whole host of ailments, the last year has taught me that switching to eco-friendly products more often than not also means switching to something that’s healthier for my body as well as the planet.

Every time I’ve substituted a conventional product for a green alternative I’ve felt a noticeable improvement in my health – I no longer suffer from IBS, chronic fatigue, frequent colds and fevers, cramps, dry skin, weak nails, headaches – even bad breath!

While not every product will work for every person in the same way, I wanted to share some of my favourite all-natural health-promoting products with you to give you an idea of the switches you can make in your daily life to start feeling better, quickly.

Everyday Essentials for A Healthy Morning ‘Pick Me Up’

organic skincare, natural probiotics & other health-conscious finds

Natural Active Deodorant Balm (Lemon & Geranium)
By: JaminPeterArt

Available on Natural Deo Co

A Conscious Alternative

The Natural Deodorant Co. makes all-natural handmade deodorants that are vegan and cruelty-free, and theirs was the first natural deodorant that I found effective – plus a full-size jar of the Active Deodorant Balm in Lemon and Geranium lasts me six months!

Within a few days of giving up my store-bought spray deodorants, my chronic headache disappeared and I’ve found it easier to get up in the mornings ever since.

Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil (Vegan & Organic)
By: pai Skincare

Available on Amazon

A Conscious Alternative

Contrary to popular belief, all-natural facial oils help stop your face from overproducing its own oil and are great for repairing skin – and my skin has become clearer and more balanced since I moved away from moisturizers containing questionable ingredients.

My absolute favourite oil has to be Pai’s Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil – its high concentrations of Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9 took my skin from meh to super soft within just a few days of use.

Air Purifying Spray – 100% from Natural Origin
By: 1001 Remedies

Available on 1001 Remedies

A Conscious Alternative

From oil plugins and scented candles to aerosols, synthetic ingredients in a lot of air fresheners can create Formaldehyde when they are released and react with ozone in the air – since we switched our house not only smells better, but my chronically sore throat has vanished!

Out of all of the natural sprays we’ve used so far, 1001 Remedies’ PurAir Air purifying spray is my favourite; it has a gorgeous fresh scent and it detoxifies your air.

Probiotics for Daily Wellbeing – Free of Gluten, Sugars, Fats, Preservatives or Colourings (Vegetarian)
By: Optibac Probiotics

Available on Amazon

A Conscious Alternative

A lifelong sufferer of IBS, I started eating only fresh wholefoods bought from my local farm shop and a lot of my ailments vanished – many of which are linked to type 2 diabetes!

While I’m healing, my gut needs a boost of good bacteria and my go-to probiotics brand is OptiBac; this brand uses natural bacteria that are scientifically proven to survive to reach the gut alive and they don’t add any nasty sugars, artificial flavourings or colourings.

Organic Echinacea Extract for Active Immune System Support (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
By: Herb Pharm

Available on Amazon

A Conscious Alternative

My immune system was shot from years of taking antibiotics, using toxic household products and eating inflammatory foods, and since I’ve made the switch to a green, clean lifestyle I only catch the odd sniffle.
Now, instead of holing up in bed for three days surrounded by paracetamol I just top up on my fluids – a hot lemon, ginger and turmeric tea with a few drops of Echinacea tincture keeps my colds shorter and a lot less painful!

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by Kayleigh Conway

Writing is in my blood, from the magazine I co-founded in Year Five (is that Fifth Grade to you guys?) to acing a magazine journalism diploma four years ago, I worked as the assistant editor of a monthly magazine until my inner nerd took over and I started mixing technical SEO and digital analytics with some digital content marketing.

Now I love nothing more than writing content shouting about ethical businesses, and being a green lifestyle and natural health enthusiast I like to think that my articles are softly softly doing my bit to change the world one reader at a time!

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