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LIFEMATRIX SPECIALIST PROTEINS ON THE WAY

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Jan 31, 2012
Introducing Lifematrix, our new range of superior protein powders for those who have come to recognise the critical role of specialist, high-quality amino acids in supporting overall health, performance and immunity.

Lifematrix protein powders set the standard for ‘clean’ products – they’re free of sweeteners, flavourants, colourants, additives and preservatives. The range, which includes some products previously marketed under the Healthmatrix and Absolute Organix brands, consists of:

COLOSTRUM, a potent immune-booster and digestive aid obtained from 1st cow’s milk.
PURE WHEY PROTEIN, a 90% isolate containing all essential amino acids including the key branched-chain aminos.
RAW VEGAN PROTEIN, made from enzyme-processed sprouted, whole-grain organic brown rice
PURPLE PROTEIN COLLAGEN, a key protein that ensures cohesion, elasticity and regeneration of skin, cartilage and bone, making it a valuable supplement for people with osteoporosis and arthritic conditions. It also has powerful anti-ageing properties

Click here to find out more about these products and view their nutritional and amino-acid profiles.

The Lifematrix range will become available during February.

RAW CLEANSE SETS A NEW DETOX STANDARD

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Raw foods and juices are foundational elements of virtually every cleansing and detox program developed by the forerunners of the natural health movement. Garden of Life RAW Cleanse features uncooked, untreated and unadulterated ingredients that are designed to support your body’s natural digestive and detoxification systems.

Garden of Life’s raw standard for supplementation means:

* Highly active, ultra-premium ingredients that contain live probiotics and enzymes
* No gluten, soy allergens or dairy
* No binders or fillers
* Nutrients are delivered in their un-denatured, whole food form with all the inherent co-factors intact.

RAW Cleanse is a breakthrough in total digestive system cleansing, active in the entire digestive tract beginning in the mouth and

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EXPERIENCE THE (INNER) JOY OF SOY

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Eco-friendly, non-toxic and hypoallergenic, our soy candles last twice as long as traditional paraffin candles. Soy candles burn cleaner and cooler, allowing for a better diffusion of fragrance throughout the room without releasing harmful chemicals.

Beautifully fragranced with pure essential oils and packaged in frosted glass tumblers, they make fabulous gifts for the festive season – or any special occasion.

There are two ranges: Aromatherapy and Massage.


Aromatherapy Candles

BENEFITS
. Fragrances from Soy Candles relax the mind and invigorate the soul, helping to relieve stress and anxiety.
. Soy Candles melt at 2 degrees above body temperature and can therefore be safely applied to the skin.

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A HOMEOPATH WHO CARES ABOUT YOUR UNDER-ARMS

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September 12 – Introducing e-Pore, a new range of natural deodorant sprays developed by Nelspruit homeopath Dr Joanne York. Exclusively distributed by Absolute Organix.

Why ePore?
* 100% Natural ingredients, free of aluminium, alcohol, parabens & PG’s
* Developed by a homeopath & contains skin-nurturing tissue salts
* Homeopathically-activated – detoxifies the skin while it works
* Highly effective deodorant action neutralises odour on contact
* Safe for use by adults and children
* All variants are appealing to both men and women.
* Fragrances are provided by 100% pure essential oil blends which have skin healing/health properties
* Hypoallergenic (suitable for use by those with sensitive skin)

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WHEY PROTEIN – NOT JUST FOR MUSCLE-MEN

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September 10 – If you’ve ever dared read the labels on the dozens of whey protein supplements on the market, you will have stared  in wonder at the amount of “stuff” in those giant tubs with their testosterone-screaming labels. The sweeteners (often aspartame and acesulfane – uggh), the natural and synthetic flavours (why use both?), all sorts of additives like peptides, creatine, glutamine, gums etc, as well as complicated protein combinations combinations (isolate, concentrate, hydrolized) …

It’s not surprising that those  seeking the benefits of  “clean”, high-quality dairy protein turn away somewhat confused, or intimidated and/or disappointed.

It’s a great pity, because pure, unadulterated whey protein is something we can all benefit from – even lacto-vegetarians. And it’s the reason Health Matrix has now introduced Just Pure Protein, an unsweetened, unflavoured and unadulterated whey protein powder targeted at health-conscious consumers – especially women – who want a clean, wholesome protein supplement without any “extras”.

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BIO-DYNAMIC FARMING DELIVERS ORGANIC EXCELLENCE

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August 29 2011 – Absolute Organix has partnered with Germany’s leading organic foods company, Naturata, to introduce a selected range of their products into SA. Products now available include spelt and rice pastas, multigrain crispbreads, cereal coffees and ketchup.

Click here to see the Naturata catalogue (right-click to save pdf file) and to find out more about spelt (an ancient grain dating back to Biblical times) and why the Demeter-standard of bio-dynamic agriculture – where most of Naturata’s ingredients come from – is a superior, sustainable organic farming method which produces crops of outstanding  nutritional quality and purity.

 

THE INDIGENOUS, NATURAL PATH OUT OF ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

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August 29 2011 – When the Dutch arrived at the Cape in the 17th Century, they found  the San people were using a small succulent as a mood elevator and relaxant. Known as kanna or kougoed, its botanical name is Sceletium Tortuosum.

Sceletium elevates mood and decreases anxiety, stress and tension. The mood-elevating action of Sceletium is caused by a number of alkaloids which interact with the brain’s dopamine and serotonin receptors and it is being used successfully by health professionals with good results for anxiety states and mild to moderate depression.

The plant is not hallucinogenic, and no severe adverse effects have been documented. There have been no confirmed reports of drug interactions. However, because of the neuro-receptor activities of Sceletium, there may be interactions with other pharma drugs.

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4 NEW TISSUE SALT SYNERGIES

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Allisone Tissue Salts are now available in 4 new synergy blends from Absolute Organix: Arthro Synergy, Osteo Synergy, Beauty Synergy and Pure Synergy. They are packaged in 60s as well as 180s.

Arising out of 17 years of experience and observation by Allisone founder Alison Effting, the Synergy range is designed for ease of use, each combining several targeted tissue salts for maximum benefit.

Earlier this year, the first two synergy blends, Immuno Synergy and Rescue Synergy, were launched and have been well received. The 4 new products will provide additional, effective, solution-based tissue salt remedies.

Within the Synergy range are the basics of systemic care of the body, and they are ideal to use as tonics to maintain wellness. The full range comprises:

# Arthro Synergy to condition the joints; also facilitates athletic performance and recovery.
# Beauty Synergy for skin, hair and nail care for all ages; harmonises stressed skin; formulated for optimal ageing.
# Immuno Synergy to assist the respiratory and immune systems; the environmental allergies and hayfever blend.
# Osteo Synergy for bones and teeth; for pregnant women, growing children and teething babies as well as older, weaker bones or fractures.
# Pure Synergy to harmonise the liver, pancreas, urinary and digestive system; for breakouts, pimples, acne; and helpful for menopausal changes (Rescue too).
# Rescue Synergy to nourish the nervous system and the heart; de-stressing, centering and revitalising energy – for all ages.

As with all tissue salts, the Synergy blends are safe to use at any stage of life, and in conjunction with any prescribed medication or complementary treatment.

MAPLE SYRUP MAKE-OVER

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Maple SyrupOur certified organic B-Grade maple Syrup from Canada has been re-packaged in PET bottles. The new, lightweight bottle (see picture) has allowed us to provide a full 500ml of syrup.

Previously packaged in glass, the syrup which, like honey is incredibly heavy (500ml = 675g)  -  if you remember high school science, it’s called specific gravity -  and was often damaged in transit . We were forced to reduce the amount in each bottle to 500g.

With the new bottle, that problem has been solved.

Did you know maple syrup is the least-processed – and therefore the most natural – of all sugars; Tapped from the maple tree, the sweet sap is boiled to remove excess moisture. That’s it!

Our mineral-rich B-Grade syrup is proving extremely popular because of the growing interest in the Mastercleanse diet/detox, a 10-day programme relying exclusively on a hot drink made from maple syrup, lemon and cayenne.

 

OUR ACAI IS (FINALLY) GOING ORGANIC

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June 25: Since we introduced Brazilian Acai (ah-sigh-ee) powder into SA some years ago, there has been a steady growth in interest in the health benefits of this Amazon superfruit, which sits at the very pinnacle of the anti-oxidant rankings.

Acai is an expensive commodity; the cost of securing certified organic supplies was always prohibitive, so we were reluctantly forced to import non-organic product in order to establish a market for the superfruit.

Recently we were fortunate to make direct contact with an Eco-Cert approved supplier of organic acai in Brazil at a price point that made sense, and so we are now pleased to advise that we have switched to pure, organic acai.

The organic acai has been freeze-dried (the most effective way to preserve the nutrients and anti-oxidant properties of the fruit). It has a rich, deep purple in colour, reflecting its natural, minimally-processed pedigree. There are zero additives or preservatives.

We are also introducing new simplified packaging/labelling for our organic acai powder (still a 100g pack).

RAW ENERGY BARS ARE GREAT VALUE

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June 20: We’ve added McNab’s new raw-food Energy Bars to our catalogue. These innovative pressed-fruit bars are available in 3 flavours:

* African Cocoa & Limpopo Ginger
* Cape Orchard & Wild Baobab
* Red Apple & Zanzibar Spices

Ingredients include dates, pears, peanut butter, oats, inulin, fruit concentrates and spices. No added sugars/sweeteners.

McNab’s Energy Bars are packed in attractive counter-top display shippers (12 X 40g bars per shipper) and are excellent value at a recommended retail price of R10 per bar.

COW HORNS AND MILK ALLERGIES

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May 15, 2011: Visiting Johannesburg recently, Emanuel Schmock, international business manager for Swiss organic baby food company Holle, was sharing some insights with me about the global organic scene when the conversation turned to cows. Happy cows. Those contented, Swiss-German bovine royalty with long, fluttering eyelashes framing doe eyes that graze lazily on rich Alpine pastures and produce the milk that goes into Holle’s organic formulas.

Schmock mentioned that Holle’s business in China was growing at an exponential rate and that its formulas were finding favour especially among lactose-intolerant infants who could not digest other cow’s milk formulas. Up to 10% of Chinese newborns are believed to lack the lactase enzyme – as do 90% of Asian adults.

Our own experience in South Africa over the last five years distributing Holle formulas is that many so-called lactose intolerant infants actually thrive on Holle. I assumed it was the organic quality and purity of the milk used by Holle that made the difference.

But Schmock had a much more provocative idea that went far beyond the standard organic vs conventional debate.

“It’s the Demeter milk,” he said. “When we introduced it into our formulas, the whole situation changed for us as far as milk allergies was concerned.”

Demeter milk? Schmock explained …

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ORGANIC WIPES SOOTHE DELICATE SKINS

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May 15: Imported from the UK, multiple award-winning Jackson Reece Herbal Wipes offer parents a natural, healthier alternative.

Jackson Reece’s unique organic/herbal formula soothes and protects against common skin irritations such as nappy rash and eczema, and contains none of the harsh ingredients that can potentially damage delicate skin. (We believe that delicate newborn skin should not be exposed to any new products until babies are one month old.)

Jackson Reece wipes are available in family packs (72 wipes) and also in travel packs (10 flushable wipes) from Absolute Organix.

Features of Jackson Reece wipes:

•  Contains certified Organic Aloe Vera, naturally hydrating, healing & cooling
•  Contains certified Organic Tea Tree Oil, naturally antibacterial
•  Contains Certified Organic Lavender Essential Oil, soothing and calming (more…)

NEW SYNERGY TISSUE SALT BLENDS

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May 7, 2011
New from AllisOne: Synergy blends of tissue salts. The first two blends, Rescue Synergy and Immuno Synergy, are now available from Absolute Organix.

They will be joined soon by their siblings, Osteo Synergy, Arthro Synergy, Beauty Synergy and Pure Synergy.

These tissue salt blends have been carefully formulated to contain 100% value of each of the tissue salts used.

Allisone  tissue salts are triturated by hand, and the new synergies take up to seven times the work compared to the individual salts.

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3 PILLARS OF (ORGANIC) PERFORMANCE

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A successful athlete needs to focus on the 3 Pillars of Performance: Nutrition, Training and Recovery. While most athletes excel at training, they often fail to achieve the required balance of all 3 pillars, and usually it is their nutritional strategy (or lack of it) that is the weakest link.

More and more sportsmen and women are now turning to natural nutrition and organic wholefoods to deliver better health, boost performance and improve recovery. This “wellness” approach to performance is in stark contrast to the use of synthetic or highly-processed products which have dominated the sports and fitness scene.

The organic approach just makes good sense. Organic foods free of pesticides and additives provide optimum nutrition because they include metabolic co-factors such as micro-nutrients and anti-oxidants. Products made from organic agriculture using natural enzyme activity, low temperature and chemical-free processing are the richest and purest.

The bottom line: you are what you eat.

Absolute Organix offers superior quality “clean” supplements for those serious about natural health and fitness. These include Omega Sport and our Raw Vegan Protein. (more…)

GO GREEN. GO RAW. GO ORGANIC

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Capture the power of the sun with Garden of Life’s Perfect Food Raw, packed with 35 nutrient-dense, organically-grown greens, sprouts and vegetable juices.

Imported from the US, Perfect Food Raw is whole-food nutrition, providing naturally-occurring anti-oxidants, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and dozens of phytonutrients. It’s also bursting with prebiotics, probiotics and enzymes to support healthy digestion and nutrient absorption.

What Goes into Perfect Food Raw?

Young cereal grass juices (gluten-free) such as Barley, Alfalfa, Oat, Wheat, and Kamut are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They are loaded with chlorophyll and trace minerals for energy and support for healthy blood sugar levels.

Garden of Life founder Jordan Rubin explains what
you should look for in a green “superfood”
Click here to read.

Each serving of Perfect Food Raw contains over 17 nutrient-dense cereal grass and veggie juices that are freeze-dried using a gentle process that maintains nutrient potency and freshness …

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MAGNESIUM: THE AMAZING MINERAL

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Over 300 bio-chemical reactions in the body depend on Magnesium; It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and keeps bones strong.

Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.  Magnesium deficiency has been linked with many health conditions, among them diabetes, asthma, allergies, arthritis, kidney stones, migraines and more.

Introducing Health Matrix Magnesium Oil, made from pharmaceutical-grade Magnesium Chloride and Kalahari crystal salt in ultra-purified water. Applied directly to the skin (trans-dermal absorption), it’s readily and safely absorbed -  the body will simply take what it needs.

Read our Wellness Update newsletter that’s packed with information about the benefits of trans-dermal Magnesium:

  • 20 good reason to be taking Magnesium
  • Magnesium: Nature’s Silent Guardian
  • Magnesium Oil: what athletes really need

Click here to view (PDF file will take approx 15 secs to open)

THE EASY WAY TO BALANCE YOUR pH

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Excess acidity is a key underlying factor in many chronic ailments, from gout and kidney stones to obesity, arthritic and heart conditions, diabetes and even cancer.

Shifting one’s diet towards more alkaline foods such as green vegetables, increasing one’s intake of pure water and taking mineral supplements are all important strategies for reducing excess acidity and restoring the body’s pH balance.

Health Matrix now makes it even easier to counter excess acidity with our new pH-Plus alkalizing bath soak. pH-Plus combines two of Nature’s most powerful alkaline minerals – magnesium chloride and sodium bicarbonate – with pristine Kalahari crystal salt containing over 60 minerals and trace elements.

Just add 100g (5 scoops) of pH-Plus to a hot bath and soak in it for at least 20 minutes for maximum benefit. The result: a deeply relaxing, alkalizing experience.

Health Matrix pH Plus is exclusively distributed by Absolute Organix. The recommended retail price is R80 inc for a 600g tub, enough for 6 alkalizing baths.

THE SUPER-SEEDS ARE HERE

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The latest “superfood” buzz these days is around Chia seed, once a staple among the Aztecs of ancient Mexico.

Chia is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and is also an exceptional source of soluble fibre that can be of great help to people with digestive problems. In many ways it is comparable to flax seed and in fact the two are highly synergistic.

Garden of Life, America’s leading wholefood supplement company, brings together all the benefits of organic Chia and Flax seed in SuperSeed, a whole-food formula with ingredients chosen for their ability to support and maintain optimal bowel health and function

SuperSeed is a blend of organic Chia and Flax, sprouted grains and legumes containing both soluble and insoluble fiber plus a broad-spectrum of probiotics.

SuperSeed delivers naturally-occurring Omega-3 fatty acids from Chia and Flax.

It’s super-delicious too – sweetened with stevia and flavoured with organic cinnamon.

SuperSeed and other Garden of Life products are exclusively distributed in South Africa by Absolute Organix.

THIS PROTEIN PACKS ANTI-AGEING PUNCH

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Purple Protein

Introducing Health Matrix Purple Protein, a potent blend of bio-active hydrolysed collagen with anti-oxidant rich Amazon acai extract.

Collagen is a key protein in the body that ensures cohesion, elasticity and regeneration of skin, cartilage and bone and is thus an excellent supplement for people with osteoporosis and arthritic conditions.

In addition, hydrolysed collagen has powerful anti-ageing properties – it helps the skin to remain firm and youthful. It is a true “beauty from within” solution.

Purple Protein uses only the highest quality, clinically trialled Peptan™ collagen, manufactured in France. It is a high purity, natural bioactive product containing more than 90% (dry weight) protein that can be easily taken (simply stir into water or add to a smoothie) and digested by the human body.

The collagen in Purple Protein contains 20 amino-acids, mainly glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. The glycine and proline concentration is 10 to 20 times higher than in other proteins. This very specific composition of amino-acids provides Purple Protein with-functional benefits especially for joint and bone health.

Purple Protein is available in 400g tubs (a month’s supply) exclusively from Absolute Organix. The recommended retail price is R210.00 (inc).

OMEGA OILS: THE FRESHNESS ISSUE

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Fresh, omega-rich oils are health-giving nectars, but rancid oils are toxic and health damaging. How does Absolute Organix ensure its cold-pressed oils are always fresh and healthy? Bruce Cohen probes the issue.
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With the increasing popularity of Omega-oils for treating health issues ranging from ADHD and heart disease to cancer and obesity, the market has been inundated with products; now, more than ever, vigilance is needed in the choice of Omega oils to ensure you are getting health-giving and not health-damaging, rancid oils.

It is important to understand what rancidity is and how it is caused. Once the oil is extracted from its shell/fruit/nut (in the case of plant oils) or through the harvesting of marine life (fish oils), it begins to oxidise through contact with oxygen in the air. Heat and light accelerate the process of oxidation which ultimately leads to rancidity.

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WISHING YOU A NATURALLY SWEET YEAR

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Our B Grade Certified Organic Maple Syrup  from Canada is more than just a deliciously pure, all-natural, silky-sweet treat. It’s also a source of minerals such as manganese, zinc, calcium (15 times that of honey) and potassium.

Harvested from red and black maple trees, our organic Maple Syrup also contains malic acid which boosts metabolism and aids with heavy metal removal.

Grade B Maple Syrup (which is richer in minerals because it is harvested later in the season) is a core ingredient of the popular Master Cleanse detox plan.

It’s available in 500g glass bottles.

MORE GOOD STUFF FOR ORGANIC BABIES

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New products from Holle, world leader in organic infant nutrition and exclusively distributed in SA by Absolute Organix:

Organic Baby Tea

This herbal infusion has been developed to provide a settling and soothing effect on baby’s tummy. The tea-bags contain a certified organic blend of fennel, aniseed, caraway and chamomile. Unsweetened.

Organic Baby Spelt Rusks

Holle’s spelt rusks are the perfect teething biscuit and snack for babies. Made from Demeter-certified (the highest organic standard) spelt, these unsweetened – but very yummy – rusks can be used by babies from 6 months (adults will love them too!)

THE ASSAULT ON ORGANIC

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If you live in the 702 reception area and were listening to the John Robbie Show today (Monday), you’ll have probably been as annoyed as I was when the topic of organic foods came up for discussion.

People keep digging up nonsense research (I think mainly from a recent US study and an obnoxious report emananting from the UK Food Standards Authority last year) that make the absurd claim that organic food is no healthier than conventional.

This type of garbage is getting thrown at the organic sector with increasing intensity, despite plenty of scientific research that proves exactly the opposite but which somehow just does not get the same level of publicity.

What irks me is that many in the organic sector spring to our defence with the argument that it’s not what’s in the food, it’s what’s not in (ie no pesticides, no hormones, no anti-biotics, no GMOs …

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THE GOAT’S MILK ALTERNATIVE

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Goats MilkParents of lactose-intolerant infants, or infants with cow’s milk protein allergy, often wonder if their baby might benefit by switching to goat’s milk formula.

While goat’s milk is not lactose-free, it does contain less lactose than cow’s milk and its protein content is less allergenic and more easily digested in a baby’s tummy.

Goat’s milk also has a different fat make-up when compared to cow’s milk, which many babies are more easily able to digest.

Holle, Europe’s leading producer of certified organic infant formulas and baby foods, offers a superior quality organic goat’s milk formula (for infants from six months).

The Holle range is exclusively distributed in SA by Absolute Organix.

More info on Holle products at www.holle.co.za