Elixir Health and Wellbeing

16/11/2025

Ingredient Spotlight: Viridian Nutrition Vitamin D3 ☀️

Often called “the sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D is naturally produced under the skin when we’re exposed to sunlight. But during the winter months, the sun sits too low in the sky for us to make enough, and because it’s also difficult to obtain sufficient vitamin D through food alone, Public Health England recommends supplementing to help maintain bone and muscle health.

Dietary sources include fortified foods, eggs and fatty fish.
While many vitamin D3 supplements are derived from lanolin (sheep’s wool), Viridian’s Vitamin D3 comes from vegan lichen , a plant-based alternative that has been clinically studied at the University of Surrey and shown to increase blood serum vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D contributes to:
• the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
• normal muscle function
• normal immune function
• normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus

As always with Viridian, the formula contains 100% active ingredients with no artificial fillers or nasties, and everything is sourced according to their strict ethical criteria — including no animal testing, no GMO and no palm oil. 🌿

15/11/2025

We’re fully stocked up on A.Vogel UK Health echinacea, just in time for the season when there always seems to be something going around 🤧

Whether you like drops, tablets or chewables, we’ve got plenty on the shelves to help support your immune system naturally.

Pop in and pick some up while you’re out and about – it’s the perfect time of year to give yourself a little extra support. 🌿💛

14/11/2025

Small Changes, Big Difference 🌍💚

Making sustainable swaps doesn’t have to cost the earth, in fact, it can save you money too!

Here at Elixir, we offer Faith in Nature refills for shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand wash , so you can top up your favourites without paying for new packaging each time. ♻️

We also stock Ecover washing-up liquid, laundry liquid and fabric conditioner, as well as organic food refills like jumbo oats and split peas, perfect for everyday staples that are better for both you and the planet. 🌾✨

Bring along your empty bottles and tubs, and feel good about making a difference, one refill at a time.

13/11/2025

Your MooGoo Skin Care UK favourites are back on our shelves!

From the much-loved Natural Milk Shampoo and Conditioner and Milk Wash, to the soothing Scalp Cream and gentle Cream Cleanser.

If you’ve been waiting to top up your MooGoo must-haves, now’s the time!

10/11/2025

💚 We couldn’t agree more with this post from The Vine.

Chris and his lovely team have always been such a big part of our town, friendly, generous, and there when people needed them most. It’s heartbreaking to see how tough things have become for so many independents.

As another small local business, we completely understand how hard it is right now and how much every visit, every kind word, and every small purchase truly means.

Please, if you can, choose to shop local. These are the businesses that give our towns their heart and soul. 💛

💬 A little honesty from us…

We don’t really know what else to do or say 🤷‍♂️

Since lockdown, town centres just haven’t been the same — so many amazing small businesses have closed or moved on. Sadly, we’re now at the point of considering the same. 😔

We’re beyond grateful for everyone who still shops with us, but the drop in customers this past year has been huge, and we’re honestly running out of ideas to keep our little shop going.

Like so many local businesses, we were there for you through lockdown — when you needed a friendly face, a donation for your local club or charity, or just a chat.

Now, we really need your support.
Even the smallest swap helps — grab your apples 🍎 or a few bits from us instead of the supermarket, and you’d be amazed what a difference that makes 🫶🏼

We know times are tough — we’re feeling it too. But shopping local genuinely keeps businesses like ours alive. 💛

Thank you for every visit, message, and kind word — they mean more than you’ll ever know.

(And hey, at least we’ve still got the budget to look forward to… how much worse could it get? 😂)

07/11/2025

What’s New In Store This Week 🍫🌰

A few tasty new arrivals to stock up on for the season ahead 👇

🍪 Nairn’s Savoury Biscuit Collection
A hand-picked mix of gluten-free crackers, oatcakes and flatbreads, perfect for canapés, dips or your favourite toppings.

🍫 Nairn’s Sweet Biscuits
Gluten-free, high in fibre and made with wholegrain oats. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, just delicious, wholesome crunch.

🌰 Merchant Chestnuts
Choose from Whole Chestnuts (ready to add to stuffings, soups or stews) or Chestnut Purée for a smooth, naturally sweet festive twist.

🎄 Tony’s Chocolonely Gingerbread Milk Chocolate
A festive favourite, creamy milk chocolate with crunchy gingerbread cookies, made with Fairtrade, 100% traceable cocoa and planet-friendly packaging.

06/11/2025

New in from Booja-Booja 🍫✨

☕ Booja-Booja Organic Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate
Rich, smooth and comforting , this fabulously free-from, vegan hot chocolate can be made with any milk of your choice for the ultimate cosy winter treat.

🍒 Festive Eight Truffle Box
A dreamy double feature of melt-in-the-mouth truffles,
four Cherry Bakewell and four Hazelnut Crunch made with sweetly roasted hazelnuts. Perfect for gifting… or keeping all to yourself! 🎁

30/10/2025

🐾 New in store! 🐾

We’re excited to introduce a new brand, Natural Vet Co, that shares our values of care, sustainability and holistic wellbeing for your pets. 🌿

Their products are created using research-based ingredients, ethically and sustainably sourced, and organic wherever possible, all designed to Restore, Support and Strengthen your furry friends from the inside out. 💚

Because natural health shouldn’t just be for humans, our pets deserve it too! 🐶🐱

👉 Pop in to learn more or ask our team about this new range.

23/10/2025

☕✨ Tea Thursday!

New Yogi Tea teas have arrived 🌿

🎄 Christmas Tea – Christmas in a cup! Cocoa shells, hibiscus, cinnamon, cloves & star anise… pure festive comfort.

🥭 Mango Chai – Sweet mango, fresh orange & warming chai spices for a dreamy, uplifting brew.

🍊 Blood Orange – Fruity, tangy & full of sunshine — the perfect pick-me-up.

🌾 Happy Belly – A soothing herbal blend to help you find your inner harmony and a lighter way of living.

Pop in, and discover your new favourite brew. 💛

17/10/2025

After 7 amazing years, we’re saying a heartfelt goodbye to our wonderful Ellie as she steps away from her role at Elixir. Ellie has brought so much warmth, wisdom, and laughter to the shop, and we’ll especially miss her beautiful singing drifting through the shelves. 🎶

We’re so grateful for everything she’s shared with us over the years. The good news? This isn’t goodbye! Ellie will still be part of the Elixir family, offering hypnotherapy from our therapy room.

Thank you for everything, Ellie, you’ve left a little magic in every corner of Elixir. 💚

16/10/2025

🎉 A huge congratulations to our wonderful Sammie! 🎉
We’re so proud to share that she’s passed her Health Food Institute Diploma — with Distinction! 🌿✨

Sammie’s passion for natural health shines through in everything she does, from sharing her love of Viridian Nutrition to helping customers find exactly what they need to feel their best.

She’s worked so hard for this achievement, well done, Sammie! 💚

15/10/2025

🌿 Wadebridge Market Day Recap! 🌿

We had such a lovely time at last month’s Wadebridge Market Wednesday , thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat, a sample, or just to say hello! 💚

We were brewing up London Nootropics Coffee and Herb Tender Herbal Teas, keeping everyone warm and energised ☕ Plus, we featured some of our favourite wellness brands Symprove , Mushrooms For Life , and Hello Wellness Herbs 🌱

Missed us this time? Don’t worry, we’ll be back at Wadebridge Market on Wednesday 29th October with more tasters, friendly faces, and wellness inspiration.
Pop by and discover something new, we can’t wait to see you there! ✨