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What is Intelligent Health all about?
Intelligent Health is all about helping people optimise their health and wellness through the best of eastern and western nutrition and medicine. Our vision is to provide a high quality, sustainable range of targeted products & services and help our customers live the life they dream of. We’d love to give everyone access to the benefits of ancient wisdom + evidence based nutrition. At HQ we want to tread lightly, making products that are good for you and the planet. We source our ingredients from sustainable sources, organic where possible, and are committed to using recycled and recyclable materials where we can.
What is the inspiration behind Intelligent Health?
Just like there is IQ and EQ to measure intelligence we have created HQ for Intelligent Health. As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Georgina could see how in her practice just much using Chinese Medicine principles helped women in fertility, pregnancy, post birth, breastfeeding as well as general health and wellbeing. When it came to having her own baby, she realised that she desperately needed the help that she was providing to other mums as a practitioner. Anita was battling with her own fertility and health issues and was fortunate to have Georgina on call to help her on her path to motherhood. There was nothing readily available that could help all women on their motherhood journey. From this knowledge and need, the idea of Intelligent Health was born.
What’s so good about Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on thousands of years of holistic health and wellness practices. Unlike Western medicine which tends to have a mechanistic and segregated approach to health and wellness (eg separate specialists for respiratory health, reproductive health, mental health etc) traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the human being as a whole and seeks to diagnose and treat the human as an integrated whole. Intelligent Health seeks to combine the best of both worlds, with ancient wisdom + evidence based nutrition.
Why are your vitamins so special?
Unlike most vitamins available in tablet form or added to foods, our vitamins are all organic and plant based, sourced from nature, not synthetically made. Because our vitamins are are all natural, they contain essential nutrients and co-factors that make it easier for your body to absorb these goodies. Synthetic vitamins are made in a lab and are just the isolated nutrients. This is very different to how they appear in nature, so your body can react differently to them and may not absorb them as well - such as synthetic vitamin Bs which often flush right out of your system.
Why is your superfood blend more expensive than other products?
Our products are created from 100% plant based high quality foods, 100% plant based organic vitamins as well as other key nutrients with no additives or fillers. This means that while our ingredients are more expensive, you get more of the key ingredients and nutrients in every serve, no synthetic vitamins and no nasties such as additives or fillers.
We have sourced our high quality ingredients from around the world and used organic or wild crafted ingredients where possible. Our products have been created from foods traditionally used in Chinese Medicine as well as evidence-based nutrition. We have also tested our products and all ingredients have been tested to ensure that they are safe for new and breastfeeding mums.
Other products often use ingredients (such as flaxseed flour or chia seeds) that are less expensive - you can see this when looking at ingredient labels, as ingredients are ordered from biggest to smallest.
Our products are lovingly manufactured in Melbourne Australia in high quality reusable and recyclable cardboard cylinders.
What are fillers? What’s so bad about them?
Fillers are used in foods to bulk up the product with less expensive ingredients to keep the price down. Vitamins and other pharmaceuticals usually contain ‘excipients’ which is a fancy word for bulking agents and fillers which can help to reduce clumping and increase solubility in powder. It also means that you get less of the active ingredient. Some fillers used include boric acid found in insecticides and nickel sulphate a known carcinogen. Definitely not something you want to eat. Our products are free from fillers, which mean that you get more of the active ingredients in every single dose.
Not all the ingredients are organic. What has been the process for selecting ingredients?
Most, but not all, of our great ingredients are certified organic. We have ingredients that are wildcrafted, meaning many of the crops are grown in the wild and harvested in a traditional way, usually without pesticides or herbicides but not certified to be organic. These often contain higher biologically active compounds. We test for heavy metals and pesticides we know they are safe. Here at HQ we want you to only have 100% pure, additive free foods. Our mission is to continue the search and find Organic additive free ingredients for all our products.
Are your products suitable for vegetarians/vegans?
Yes! Our Post Birth Vitality, Re-Energise and Pregnancy Vitality are 100% pure plant based, with no hidden fillers or additives. They are dairy and animal product free.
Are your products gluten free?
Yes! We have sourced all gluten-free ingredients and have tested our products to ensure that they contain no gluten.
Can I take your products if I have a medical condition?
If you have any concerns or medical conditions, please consult your health care professional before consuming this product. This product is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Post Birth Vitality FAQ's
What is the Golden Month?
In Chinese culture the Golden Month is the 30-90 day post birth where new mums focus on recovering and replenishing post birth and are encouraged to put their feet up and recover from birthing a tiny human. It prepares them for the journey of motherhood ahead. Similar traditions are found in other cultures also, where women rally around the new mum and focus on caring for the new mum with nourishing food cooked for them and helping out with their other responsibilities. Sounds like something all new mums can benefit from, right? Based on the Chinese Medicine concept of the Golden Month, Post Birth Vitality has been specifically formulated for new mothers using Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and evidence-based nutrition. Post Birth Vitality helps new mothers recover from pregnancy and child birth physically, emotionally and hormonally and build up vitality reserves for the massive job of being a mother.
What is the Fourth Trimester?
The fourth trimester is the baby’s first 3 months outside the womb. It is a time of great change and development for your baby as they adjust to being outside the womb. Compared to other mammal babies that can walk from birth, human babies are totally reliant on their parents for survival and in helping to control their behaviour and movement. Moving from being cradled in a warm, dark womb to being alone in a bright, noisy and often cold environment is a major change for your baby and your care, love and support is crucial in helping them adapt to these changes. By the end of the fourth trimester your baby will have undergone major changes and be more interactive with family and friends.
When will I feel the effects of Post Birth Vitality?
You may feel some positive effects soon after your daily drink; and likely to start feeling optimal results after 3-5 days of drinking your daily full dose of Post Birth Vitality.
How much Post Birth Vitality can I have daily?
For optimal results, drink the full dose daily of Post Birth Vitality and double the dose on those days which are feeling particularly hard.
How should I take Post Birth Vitality?
Drink Post Birth Vitality daily hot or cold. We like drinking warm like a chai latte. Simply mix 10g (2 heaped scoops) with water to make a paste before adding your milk of choice. We recommend mums drink with dairy free milk as tiny humans can have delicate tummies.
Will Post Birth Vitality affect my baby?
All ingredients in Post Birth Vitality are breastfeeding friendly. You can drink Post Birth Vitality during or immediately after breastfeeding to minimise the unlikely event of any sensitivity to your baby. As dairy is sometimes a culprit of dietary issues for newborn breastfed babies we recommend that mums drink with dairy free milk.
Can I drink Post Birth Vitality after the first 3 months Post Birth?
Yes, you can drink Post Birth Vitality after the first 3 months. However you may prefer to choose our Re-Energise superfood blend which is designed to support breastfeeding mums beyond the first 4 months.
Will Post Birth Vitality help if I am not able to or not planning to breastfeed?
Yes, Post Birth Vitality is designed to support all new mums post birth regardless of whether you choose to or are able to breastfeed. Post Birth Vitality is designed to help new mums meet their nutritional needs, help your body recover from the demands of pregnancy, birth, assist hormone regulation post birth as well as provide some additional support to care for your baby and meet the demands of being a new mum.
Will drinking Post Birth Vitality make it harder for me to wean my baby off breast milk?
No. Post Birth Vitality contains fenugreek as well as traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients which are known to support breastmilk production. However Post Birth Vitality will not make it harder to wean your baby.
If I have had issues with mastitis / oversupply, can I take Post Birth Vitality?
Yes you can take Post Birth Vitality even if you have previously had issues with oversupply. The ingredients in Post Birth Vitality can help to regulate your milk supply. The level of ingredients in Post Birth Vitality are not high enough to cause overproduction of milk supply or make it harder to wean your baby. Note that leaking breasts in the first 6 weeks is normal and not a symptom of oversupply.
Can I take both Post Birth Vitality and Re-Energise?
Yes you can. However we recommend that in your first 6 weeks you may wish to double the dose of Post Birth Vitality to support recovery and rejuvenation post birth and pregnancy.
What does Post Birth Vitality taste like?
Post Birth Vitality tastes like a delicious spicy chai latte and can be drunk hot or cold. You can add some honey to taste.
Should I continue taking my prenatal vitamins in addition to Post Birth Vitality?
Each 10g serving of Post Birth Vitality gives you 100% of your recommended daily intake for key nutrients Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), B5, B6, Folate and Vitamin C as well as 19% of your daily calcium needs. Our vitamins are all organic and plant based, not synthetically made. Because they are all natural, they contain essential nutrients and co-factors that make it easier for your body to absorb. You need to determine whether it is right for you to continue taking your prenatal vitamins. If you have any concerns or medical conditions, please consult your health care professional before consuming this product. This product is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Re-energise FAQ's
How is Re-Energise different to other superfood/energy/protein drinks?
Re-Energise is not only specifically formulated to help breastfeeding women with energy but also supports breastfeeding, immune support, balance and mental function. Re-Energise also contains 25% protein per serve for skin health and so you can feel fuller longer.
All ingredients are 100% natural, plant based with no nasties. All ingredients have been handpicked based on Chinese Medicine and evidence based nutrition and are breastfeeding friendly. We have left out any ingredients commonly found in other energy/superfood drinks but has insufficient evidence to support use by breastfeeding mums (such as spirulina). Unlike other energy drinks there is no caffeine (such as no green tea, coffee beans) so that you know all the energy-giving goodness is totally good for you. A dose of Re-Energise also contains your daily dose of vitamin C and most of your B vitamins - to support energy, mental function, hormone regulation and immunity.
Is Re-Energise a protein powder?
Re-Energise is more than just a protein powder - it is a power punch of nutrients and vitamins for breastfeeding mums. Re-Energise is packed full of 100% pure plant-based sources of vitamin B and C, with 25% protein per serve as well as ingredients traditionally used to support long-lasting energy, mood regulation and breastfeeding support.
Why do I need an energy drink specially formulated for breastfeeding mums?
As a breastfeeding mum you need more nutrition and more energy to support the demands of caring for your baby or toddler. Re-Energise provides breastfeeding mums with nutrients and vitamins that you need, and makes sure that it contains no nasties that you definitely don’t want.
Re-Energise is specially formulated with traditional and Western ingredients backed by evidence to support breastfeeding mums. All ingredients are breastfeeding friendly. We have left out any ingredients commonly found in other energy/superfood drinks but has insufficient evidence to support use by breastfeeding mums (such as spirulina). Unlike other energy drinks there is no caffeine (such as no green tea, coffee beans) so that you know all the energy-giving goodness is totally good for you. A dose of Re-Energise also contains your daily dose of vitamin C and most of your B vitamins - to support energy, mental function, hormone regulation and immunity.
When will I feel the effects of Re-Energise?
You may feel a boost soon after drinking Re-Energise; and likely to start feeling optimal results after 3-5 days of drinking your daily full dose.
How much Re-Energise can I have daily?
For optimal results, drink the full dose daily of Re-Energise and double the dose on those days which are feeling particularly hard.
How should I take Re-Energise?
Drink Re-Energise daily during or directly after breastfeeding. Simply mix 10g (2 heaped scoops) with water to make a paste before adding water or your juice of choice.
Can I drink Re-Energise after I stop breastfeeding?
Yes, you can. Re-Energise contains your daily dose of vitamin C and most of your B vitamins - to support energy, mental function, hormone regulation and immunity… all super important regardless of whether you are breastfeeding! Re-Energise is pure plant-based goodness, free from additives, fillers, synthetic bits, or hidden nasties.
Will drinking Re-Energise make it harder for me to wean my baby off breast milk?
No. Re-Energise contains fennel as well as traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients which are known to support breastmilk production. However the level of ingredients in Re-Energise are not high enough to cause overproduction of milk supply or make it harder to wean your baby.
If I have had issues with mastitis / oversupply, can I take Re-Energise?
Yes you can take Re-Energise. The ingredients in Re-Energise can help to regulate your milk supply. The level of ingredients in Re-Energise are not high enough to cause overproduction of milk supply or make it harder to wean your baby.
Can I take both Post Birth Vitality and Re-Energise?
Yes you can. However rather than taking both, you may wish to have a double daily dose for Post Birth Vitality or Re-Energise depending on how many months postpartum. In your first 6 weeks you may wish to double the dose of Post Birth Vitality as it is designed to support for recovery and rejuvenation post birth and pregnancy. After the first 3 months post-birth you may wish to double the dose of Re-Energise as it is more specifically tailored to meet the needs of breastfeeding mums after the fourth trimester (first 3 months post birth).
What does Re-Energise taste like?
Re-Energise has an orange-pineapple aroma and is a healthy green drink that feels good and tastes good. You can drink Re-Energise with water or your juice of choice.
Why is there no caffeine in Re-Energise?
Re-Energise has no caffeine so you won’t need to worry about caffeine passing to your baby through your breastmilk. Caffeine passes to your baby in very low concentrations in your breast milk. However, babies have a limited ability to metabolise caffeine so it can stay in their system and lead to hyperactivity and reduced sleep. Re-Energises uses traditional ingredients, vitamins and protein to give you longer laster energy free from caffeine and other stimulants.
Why is there no spirulina in Re-Energise?
Re-Energise has no spirulina as their is limited research that demonstrates its safety in breastfeeding women. Re-Energises uses traditional ingredients, vitamins and protein to give you longer laster energy free from spirulina, caffeine and other stimulants.
Should I continue taking my vitamins in addition to Re-Energise?
Each 10g serving of Re-Energise gives you 100% of your recommended daily intake for key nutrients: Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), B5, B6, Folate and Vitamin C as well as 19% of your daily calcium needs. Our vitamins are all organic and plant based, not synthetically made. Because they are all natural, they contain essential nutrients and co-factors that make it easier for your body to absorb. You need to determine whether it is right for you to continue taking your vitamins. If you have any concerns or medical conditions, please consult your health care professional before consuming this product. This product is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.