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eco-friendly face mask

5/3/2021

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eco friendly face mask
 Respilon's new eco-friendly face mask blocks 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and other dangerous particles, including COVID-19.  ​ ​RESPILON’s RespiPro VK Mask filters out over 99% of viruses, bacteria, air pollution, allergens and fine dust. It physically blocks Covid-19 particles thanks to its tiny 0.01 micrometer-wide filter pores and copper oxide technology.

GP Dr Nisa Aslam explains that these masks protect professional staff as well as the general public. ‘The entire mask is a single large protective RESPILON nanofibre two-way filter that’s light and incredibly breathable, plus they are re-usable which is essential as we live with COVID-19. RESPILON’s RespiPro VK Masks work well for those workers who wear a mask continually, as well as the general population who need to feel safe and protected when they leave home. Importantly, these masks are certified PPE as a filtering mask to help protect against Covid-19.’
 
Additionally, with disposable masks adding to the plastic pollution problem, the RespiPro VK Mask offers 30 hours of protection replacing on average 10 disposable masks. This reduces mask wastage and environmental impact by  90%.

 How does the RespiPro VK Mask work?
The advanced RESPILON® nanofibre filtration technology is placed between two layers of
RESPILON’s Accelerated Copper Oxide (ACuO) virus-deactivating material. This patented ACuO technology offers stronger protection over other virus killing technology such as silver and zinc as copper possesses anti-viral properties. The RESPILON technology contains an accelerator to boost the efficacy of copper, making it even more effective against bacterial, fungal and viral activity.

 
Dr Aslam adds that many other toxic compounds are also physically blocked by the nanofibre filter. 

There is a growing trend across Europe for certified protective masks to be worn instead of consumer fabric masks, Germany has made masks with a minimum of 94% filtration (FFP2) mandatory on public transport with other countries such as France looking to follow. RespiPro VK masks block 99% of virus particles.

The RESPILON nanofibre filters actually work best in humid conditions. This makes them perfect for professional use where a mask wearer needs protection over a long period of time.

Produced in Europe, the RespiPro VK masks are so highly praised that one thousand of them are being used at the Millennium Point COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in Birmingham. These protect marshals and other site staff involved in the Birmingham vaccination programme.
 ‘We needed a highly protective mask for staff on site at the vaccination centre’, says Linda Degg, Millennium Point Facilities Manager. I heard about the RespiPro VK Masks from our Health and Safety partners, the Compliance Standard Group, as an option that not only offers viral protection and excellent filtration, but is reusable.’

The RespiPro VK Mask comes in two adult sizes; medium and large. To ensure the perfect fit, a small plastic clip included in each pack allows the wearer to tighten the straps around the back of their head so the mask is sealed firmly to the face.  RRP £16.50 per 2- pack.

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A portion of RESPILON’s worldwide profits are donated to climate change causes and disability charities and the majority of their technology is 100% recyclable

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mr ames - my cup of tea

19/2/2021

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Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good cuppa.  So, when the people at Mr Ames sent me their nine tea varieties to sample,  I was more than delighted to try them all out.

Although it may not be a name you are familiar with,  Mr Ames - Reginald - is not new to the world of tea.  in 1909 he began to source and blend 
fine tea for the Great British public. 

​Up until recently, the team did this for other brands, but now they are bringing their decades of expertise direct to the consumer with the launch of Mr.Ames, a range of superbly flavoured and expertly sourced teas.

Mr Ames teabags
Mr Ames teabags
​Teas are blended and hand packed in the Kent countryside and every pyramid bag is compostable. The best bit though, is the phenomenal taste of the tea. 

Boxes hold 20 bags and cost  £3.95 ( except for the All Day Decaf which is priced at £4.50). The packaging is fun and pretty too with interesting pairing ideas on the side of every box.  You can choose between:     • Golden Breakfast      • All Day Decaf            • Green Sencha          • Earl Grey           • Chamomile        • Red Berry      • Peppermint     • Liquorice & Peppermint        • Lemongrass & Ginger

And here are some fun facts about tea:
In Britain we drink 165 million cups of tea a day. That’s a lot of tea -  enough in fact to fill  20 Olympic swimming pools!

Despite that, the British are only the third most prolific tea drinkers.  Turkey and Ireland come first and second

The first record of an Englishman drinking tea was when Samuel Pepys’ wrote in his diary on September 25, 1660,  “afterwards I did send for a cup of tea (a China drink) of which I never drank before"

The first tea bags were made of silk and used in 1908 by New York tea merchant Thomas Sullivan to send samples to his clients

According to legend, tea was discovered in 2737 BC by Chinese Emperor Shen Nung

Iced tea became popular after it was served at the World Fair in 1904 during a heat wave

Mr Ames teabags photo by Mike Pickup
With tea rarely out of the news because of the suggested health benefits or how the nation's tea drinking is soaring, Mr Ames, created as a result of lockdown is available on Amazon and mramestea.com .    Try it, you'll love the taste!
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The zesty way to start the day

1/2/2021

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Pukka Fresh Start tea
Pukka’s Fresh Start Organic Tea 

Uplifting and caffeine-free to boot, this tea is a lovely blend of organic lemon, lemongrass and warming spices. How better to start the day than with this energising, healthy herbal brew?

Pukka Herbs, the UK’s largest organic tea company, has  launched  Fresh Start.   Blended by expert Master Herbsmith and practising herbalist Sebastian Pole, its sustainably sourced organic herbs, zesty organic lemon and warming aromatic fennel seeds, gently awaken your body and mind at the start of a new day. Stimulating yet soothing, this tea helps strengthen the digestive system to support optimum metabolism and, like all Pukka’s herbal blends, it is made with 100% organic and ethically sourced ingredients. 

Pukka plastic-free tea bags come in their own recyclable envelopes to retain the essential oils in the organic herbs... and here's the clever bit, each bag has two chambers.  This allows the herbs to flow and release the full potency in your cup. Pour boiling water directly on the bag and leave to steep for as long as it takes to make the perfect brew for you.  

Nature’s finest ingredients to help you start your day in the best possible way:
  • Lemongrass:  packed with stimulating and pungent essential oils that help with inner harmony
  • Lemon: Used for centuries in Ayurveda, lemon aids digestion by stimulating salivary and digestive secretion
  • Sweet fennel seed:  essential oils can help relax muscles. In Ayurveda, fennel seeds are used to calm and promote mental clarity
  • Coriander seed: to support digestive wellbeing
 As far as I'm concerned, it's the perfect wake up tea - it tastes delicious and I know it's beneficial healthwise too. 10 out of 10 stars!
  

Jo Webber, Head of Herbal Education and Ayurvedic Practitioner says:
 “A Pukka twist on the traditional lemon morning drink, Fresh Start helps to promote healthy rituals, so you feel your best. The benefits of lemon are well-known. It’s been used in for centuries as a digestive due to its aromatic and bitter properties. Fresh Start supports the body’s own natural actions. The result is a refreshing cup of herbal goodness to leave you feeling energised. This brightening blend helps to optimise your wellbeing to awaken your best self."
 
Besides all the above plus points, Pukka Teas are Organic - Vegan - Gluten free - Vegetarian - Wheat Free  - Dairy Free 

Pukka Fresh Start organic herbal tea is available from online retailers, health shops and supermarkets. RRP 2.99 for 20 sachets.

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