products I love
Here is something you need to know about me: I am fussy.
From what I put on my skin, to what we eat and what products we use at home. I want clean ingredients that don't cost the earth, do what they say they do and that I can trust. It's not enough anymore to just see the words "eco-friendly" or "natural" on the label - so to help you buy better, I've put together some suggestions based around options that I use and happily recommend.
Help me give chemical sh*t storms and green-washing the middle finger 🖕 and make genuinely natural and effective good products the norm. The industry is full of crappy products with expensive marketing designed to keep us in a perpetual cycle of reliance, so it's time we break that cycle.
SKIN CARE
The best topical product I've ever come across - safe and gentle for all skin although it's important to always patch test first. Uses a dropper - this one is a pump. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
EARTH'S KITCHEN SUNSCREEN BUY HERE
Globally certified, reef friendly, broad spectrum and two-hour water resistant sunscreen that uses potent ingredients, making it feel wonderful on your skin. Two versions - sensitive/baby and adult.
Other great options:
KiwiHerb Manuka Paint skin infection support
PROBIOTICS
SMIDGE INFANT PROBIOTIC POWDER BUY HERE
Was GutPro. My preferred probiotic for immature and sensitive digestive systems. It's clean, does not contain histamine releasing strains and is designed specifically to support gut health. Comes in capsules for adults.
In AUS and NZ, use code MARYANA5 at checkout for 5% off. Purchase from the USA here.
BIORAY NDF BELLY BALANCE FOR KIDS BUY HERE
An exceptional product that helps your child's immune response in the GI tract, supports the gut/brain connection, helps to clean up the effects of environmental toxin exposure and supports immune modulation. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
Other great options:
Inner Health Baby Probiotic Drops 👶
Nordic Natural's Baby Probiotic Powder 👶
Trace Minerals Research Chewable Kid's Probiotic 👶
Youtheory Spore Probiotic Powder
GUT HEALTH
VITAL PROTEINS MARINE COLLAGEN BUY HERE
Offers skin, hair, nail, bone, and joint support from wild-caught whitefish. It is neutral in flavor and easy to add to many drinks and recipes, perfect for those who can't tolerate beef or pork. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
BIORAY BELLY MEND GUT SUPPORT BUY HERE
For TEENS and ADULTS. One of my fave brands, this product helps to support healthy gut and bowel function, balance the microbiome and enhance detoxification. Code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
GREAT LAKES COLLAGEN POWDER BUY HERE
Protein that contains amino acids, supports bone and joint health and is though to help repair gut lining. In AUS/NZ, use code MARYANA5 at checkout for 5% off.
Other great options:
Pacific Harvest Irish Sea Moss
IMMUNE SUPPORT
ROSITA EXTRA VIRGIN COD LIVER OIL BUY HERE
The highest quality Cod Liver Oil. Made from wild-caught Norwegian cod, extracted using traditional methods without heat, chemicals or mechanical pressure. In NZ and AUS, use code MARYANA5 at checkout for 5% off. Purchase from the USA here.
RESTORE MAGIC DIRT WATER FOR KIDS 👶 BUY HERE
Developed by a team of scientists and leading physicians to help create a stable environment for good gut bacteria to thrive. Buy the adult version here. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
Other great options:
NutriBiotic Sodium Ascorbate Powder
Christopher's Herbal Multivitamin for Kids 👶
Aromatherapy for Cold and Flu Bubble Bath 👶
ONLINE RETAILERS
www.iherb.com 5% off with GVJ251
www.functionalself.co.nz 5% off* with MARYANA5
www.functionalself.com.au 5% off* with MARYANA5
www.functionalself.co.uk 5% off* with MARYANA5
www.rositarealfoods.co.nz 5% off with MARYANA5
www.myfoodbag.co.nz $40 off first box
www.blants.co.nz 5% off with ML20
www.electrickiwi.co.nz $50 credit on first sign up
* for Rosita, Smidge, TruDark + Dr Hishams brands
PREGNANCY AND BABY
PREGNANCY AND POST PARTUM
Pure Synergy PureNatal Supplement
Innate Response Baby and Me Multivitamin
Womens Deo made with Grass Fed Tallow
Stanley Mug Polar Cup (keeps drinks hot for hours)
BABY PRODUCTS
Aromatherapy Laundry Soap for Babies
Maternity Pads with Organic Cotton Cover
Love to Dream Sleep Swaddle Up Light
FOOD AND DRINK
CHOC ZERO SUGAR FREE CHOCOLATE BUY HERE
The best keto friendly chocolate range I have ever tried, sweetened with monkfruit. Brand new is the chocolate hazelnut spread - which is delicious. Use code GVJ251 at checkout 5% off.
DANDY BLEND COFFEE ALTERNATIVE BUY HERE
Rich, smooth full-bodied flavour but with no caffeine, acidity, bitterness or detectable levels of gluten. Delicious hot or cold, this is a very affordable way of enjoying dandelion. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
PRIMAL KITCHEN CHOC COLLAGEN FUEL BUY HERE
My favourite sugar-free, dairy/soy/gluten free collagen drink mix with 10 grams of Type 1 + 3 collagen. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
Other great options:
Lakanto Golden Monkfruit Sweetener
Sugar Free Coconut Milk Caramels
LAUNDRY AND BATHROOM
DR HISHAM'S ORAL CARE RANGE BUY HERE
The most incredible range of oral care products designed with the entire body in mind.
Other great options:
Molly's Suds Unscented Laundry Powder
Wendyl's Unscented Laundry Powder
Alaffia Lemon Verbena Hand Soap
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
VITAMIX HIGH SPEED BLENDER BUY HERE
I have my Vitamix blender since almost the beginning of our gut healing journey and it's been well worth the investment.
INSTANT POT PRESSURE COOKER BUY HERE
Extremely popular in the USA, I was excited to finally buy my own so I could avoid non stick coating as these use a stainless steel insert. Fantastic for making low-histamine broth.
Other great options: