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The Birth of Arthravo (by Tanja)

 




As mentioned before, Danie and I have tried many things on our life's journey. We became especially innovative when we lost our business a few short years ago due to the Covid plandemic, and also because of Danie's health challenges. Abilities changed, priorities changed, everything changed. Remaining positive through transition was not always the easiest thing to do, however, giving up wouldn't get us anywhere either. 

One of Danie's health challenges was severe joint pain in his hands. It became so bad that he had difficulty grasping and holding onto his walking sticks. He also suffers with neck and shoulder pain from injuries in his younger days. Danie's brother (from another mother) told us about a remedy for joint pain which was all over the internet and people were raving about it. His wife had made it for him and his life had drastically changed as a result. We decided to give it a try and, lo and behold, it worked. Within a few days Danie's hands became loose and his joint pain decreased considerably. The only problem with this remedy was the high alcohol content which caused a skin irritation, dryness and some kidney discomfort. 

I immediately set to work to improve the remedy by decreasing the alcohol, adding oils and more natural ingredients, then whipping up an amazing product. Danie started using the gel regularly, up to five times per day. The most amazing effect was that his neck and shoulder pain went away, and he was only applying it to his hands, meaning that it had super absorption too. No more pain tablets were needed before going to bed and his sleep pattern improved. We needed no further proof! This product worked!!!

I then decided to take it one step further and added different extracts to create three products in the range, each catering for a different need. So here we are, with this new amazing, all-natural remedy, ready to tackle the bull by the horns.

Introducing Arthravo (from Arthritis and Avocado)

We make an extract from avocado pips and then add all the other ingredients. Avocado pips have a long list of health benefits which are absolutely amazing. Just look at some of the benefits and these are just the tip of the iceberg:


Avocado seeds are a rich source of lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and bio-active compounds and possess diverse health benefits:

- The vitamins A, C, and E in the avocado seed may improve the health of the immune system, vision, and blood vessels;

- Plays a major role in cognitive function stimulation, nerve relaxation and improving blood circulation;

- The lipidic extract of avocado seeds has a cytotoxic effect on certain cancers;

- It may have an anti-diabetic and lipid-lowering impact by lowering blood glucose and cholesterol;

- May improve the communication between the nerve cells and help to manage  neurodegenerative ailments such as Alzheimer’s disease;

- Natural Anti-oxidant, Anti-microbial and Anti–inflammatory properties



Below are a few pictures of our humble beginnings, the process and the product.



Our key ingredient - Avocado pips

Extraction process

Humble beginnings


Beautiful colors in our Arthravo range


Bottled Arthravo Gel



Danie, blending the ingredients


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Bonus: Our products are endorsed by a medical doctor, Dr Hilda Landman. Hooray!


A big SHOUTOUT to everyone who sees our potential, encourages us every step of the way, supports us financially and gives valuable advice. Thanks for your partnership. We appreciate you!

And a big THANK YOU to you, the reader of our Blog, for your participation in following us on our journey.



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