Many of us are in need of some downtime after the hectic holiday season. Some opt to relax and take a short spa vacation to recharge. Others try out detoxification diets to cleanse their system of the toxins they have accumulated in the past month, while many simply try to catch up on lost sleep.

While all these are wonderful ways to recharge, there’s a whole new alternative to keep your body strong and healthy for the New Year. It’s called propolis, which is known as nature’s antibiotic. It is a natural resin found in the young buds of trees that bees collect and mix it with their own enzymes and beeswax to seal the hive. This creates the most sterile environment known in nature and protects the hive from germs and diseases.

How can Propolis help strengthen the body? Now available in capsule form (such as Manuka Health’s BIO30 Propolis Capsules), propolis has very high levels of bioflavonoids and other bioactive compounds that stimulate strengthen and rejuvenate the body while providing support to the immune system. It also contains Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE), which is a natural antioxidant known for its anti-cancer properties.

Manuka Health’s BIO30 Propolis Capsules are available at 1-D Kensington Place, 1st Ave. BGC, Taguig City. For inquiries, call 636-5588.