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The Story of Christie Hewlett
Founder of The Health Nut | Natural Health Advocate | Wellness Warrior

Hi, I’m Christie — the heart and hands behind The Health Nut, a proudly South African wellness brand dedicated to helping families thrive with 100% natural, high-quality supplements that work. 🌿

My journey began like many of yours — as a mom trying to navigate the confusing world of health, nutri

tion, and pharmaceutical overload. When my son became seriously ill after a pharmaceutical intervention, I knew there had to be a better way. That moment changed everything. I poured myself into the world of natural healing — studying, experimenting, and sourcing the best nature has to offer. A range of world-class natural supplements made with only the ingredients I trust enough to give my own family. From liposomal vitamins and medicinal mushrooms to herbal formulas and detox essentials, every product is designed to support your body the way nature intended. But this isn’t just a business — it’s my calling. I’m here to challenge the narrative, empower you with real knowledge, and help you take your family’s health into your own hands. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, gut issues, hormonal imbalance, or just want to feel your best — I’ve got you. I’m also a passionate equestrian, mom to two incredible teenagers, and a woman committed to living in alignment with nature, truth, and soul. I believe in functional nutrition, feminine strength, and the healing power of plants and purpose. ✨

Thank you for being here. I can’t wait to walk this path of vibrant health with you. Get healthy, be happy — naturally. With love,
Christie 💚

30/08/2026

Let Sunday be soft. 🤍

There will always be something else you could be doing. Another email, another load of washing, another job around the house, another thing to prepare before Monday.

But Sundays don’t have to be about squeezing in one last day of productivity.

Slow down. Eat something nourishing. Get outside. Take a gentle walk. Spend time with the people you love. Put your phone away. And give your nervous system a chance to settle before another busy week begins.

I also love supporting that Sunday-evening wind-down with two of my favourites from The Health Nut:

🌿 Calm Shen — a traditional Chinese herbal formula I use to support a busy, overstimulated mind and encourage a sense of calm.

🌿 Magfulvate — my bedtime magnesium, which supports normal nervous-system and muscle function and is a lovely addition to an evening relaxation routine.

For me, restoration isn't about doing absolutely nothing. It’s about intentionally choosing the things that give something back to you.

A nourishing meal.
A quiet evening.
A calm mind.
An early night.
A good night’s sleep.

Tomorrow can have the to-do list.

Today, let Sunday be soft. 🌿🤍

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29/08/2026

Walking is one of the simplest, most underrated ways to help your body reset and restore. 🌿

And the best part? It doesn’t need to be fast, far or even considered a “workout.”

A walk can be a chance to step away from the noise, get outside, breathe deeply and give your mind a little space.

Regular walking can support your mood, digestion, blood sugar regulation and sleep — while gentle movement and time outdoors can be a beautiful way to decompress after a stressful day.

I especially love a short walk after meals, or simply heading outside when my head feels too full.

No step target.
No pace to beat.
No calories to burn.
No pressure to perform.

Just move, breathe and be present.

Because restoration doesn’t always mean doing nothing.

Sometimes it looks like putting on your shoes, leaving your phone behind and going for a walk. 💚

This weekend, walk to restore.

28/08/2026

We spend all week looking forward to the weekend… and then somehow manage to fill every minute of it. 😅

Errands. Plans. Shopping. Cleaning. Catching up. Getting ready for Monday.

And before we know it, Sunday evening arrives and we’re wondering why we don’t feel rested at all.

This weekend, try leaving a little white space in your diary. 🤍

Time to sit in the sunshine.
Time to play with your dogs.
Time to move your body because it feels good.
Time to put your phone away.
Time to do absolutely nothing without feeling guilty about it.

Rest doesn’t always mean sleeping or lying on the couch. Sometimes it’s simply stepping away from the constant rushing, doing and achieving long enough to be fully present.

You don’t have to fill every available hour.

Leave some space to rest, reset and restore. 🌿

Your body and mind will thank you for it when Monday comes around.

27/08/2026

I am NOT a morning person. � I don’t love the 4:15am alarm. I don’t leap out of bed excited to go and train.

Some mornings, dragging myself to the gym at 5am is the last thing I feel like doing. But I do it anyway. Because I’ve learned that doing hard things changes you. Showing up for yourself every single day — when you’re tired, when it hurts, when you’re sweating, when your body is screaming at you to stop — builds so much more than a strong body. It builds a strong mind.

There is something about starting my day by doing something difficult that changes the way I handle everything that comes afterwards. Mentally. Physically. Emotionally. If I’ve already pushed myself through a hard workout before most people have even woken up, I feel like I can handle whatever s**t the day decides to throw at me. �� And that’s what I want to encourage you to do. Stop waiting until you feel like it. You probably won’t.

Make the time. Put the excuses aside. Get uncomfortable. Do the hard thing. Keep the promise you made to yourself.

Because eventually you realise that the discipline you’re building is worth SO much more than the workout itself.

And yes… the results are worth it too.

So are the endorphins!! ��

Do hard things. Your future self will thank you. �

26/08/2026

Mum guilt is a funny thing. 🤍

You can spend the entire day taking care of everyone else without giving it a second thought… but the minute you sit down and do absolutely nothing, that little voice starts:

I should be doing the washing.
I should answer those messages.
I should get dinner sorted.
I should be doing something productive.

So your body might be sitting still, but your mind is still running at full speed.

Somewhere along the way, we started associating being a good mum with constantly doing. Giving. Organising. Remembering. Fixing. Putting everyone else first.

But rest isn't selfish. And exhaustion isn't proof that you're doing motherhood well.

In fact, I think there's something incredibly valuable in allowing our children to see us rest.

Let them see Mum put her feet up.
Let them see Mum say no sometimes.
Let them see Mum prioritise her health.
Let them learn that taking care of yourself is simply part of taking care of the people you love.

The washing will still be there.
The messages can wait.

And let's be honest… the to-do list is never actually finished. 😂

You don't need to earn your rest.

You are allowed to stop before you're exhausted. 🤍

25/08/2026

We’ve somehow learned to treat rest as something we have to earn.

After the work is done.
After everyone else is taken care of.
After the house is sorted.
After the emails are answered.
After the workout.
After the to-do list.

But the problem is… the list never really ends.

Rest isn’t laziness. And it isn’t wasted time.

Your body needs moments where it isn’t rushing, achieving, fixing, responding or performing.

It needs sleep.
It needs stillness.
It needs sunlight and fresh air.
It needs slow meals and deep breaths.
It needs moments where absolutely nothing is required of you.

Sometimes restoring your health isn’t about adding another supplement, another workout or another healthy habit.

Sometimes it’s about doing less.

Give yourself permission to rest before your body has to ask you for it. 🤍

24/08/2026

I had the privilege of being part of RESTORE, a beautiful event hosted by my dear friend Dr Ferini Dayal as part of The Mama Movement — created especially for mums who spend so much of their lives giving, doing, rushing and holding everything together.

Because when you’re constantly looking after everyone else, it’s very easy to forget that your nervous system needs looking after too.

I spoke about one of my favourite tools for creating little moments of calm in everyday life: essential oils. 🌿

We explored some of their uses and benefits, and then everyone got to make their own RESTORE essential-oil roller using a beautiful combination of Lavender, Frankincense, Wild Orange and Roman Chamomile.

But this event was about so much more than essential oils.

It was about giving women permission to pause. To breathe. To be present. To connect with other mums. And to remember that looking after yourself isn’t selfish — it’s necessary.

The entire morning felt incredibly wholesome. Beautiful conversations, inspiring women, laughter, connection and this wonderful sense of calm that I think so many of us are desperately craving in our very busy lives.

I walked away feeling restored myself. 🤍

Thank you, Dr Ferini, for creating such a special space and for allowing me to be part of it.

Sometimes we don’t need to add another thing to our lives.
Sometimes we need to create space for ourselves within them. 🌿

23/08/2026

What are you training for? 💪🏼

For me, the answer has changed over the years.

Exercise isn't just about how my body looks. It's about what my body allows me to do.

I want to carry my own groceries.
I want to lift a heavy suitcase into the car.
I want to travel, explore and walk for hours.
I want to ride horses, run, lift weights and try new things.
I want to climb stairs without thinking twice.
I want strong bones and strong muscles.
I want the energy to keep up with a full life.
And as I get older, I want to remain capable, mobile and fiercely independent.

That's what I'm training for.

Because muscle isn't just something that looks good in gym clothes. It supports our joints and bones, contributes to metabolic health, improves physical function and helps protect the strength and mobility we need as we age.

Cardiovascular fitness matters too. So do balance, coordination, flexibility and endurance.

And perhaps most importantly, exercise gives us capacity.

Capacity to carry things.
To get ourselves off the floor.
To catch ourselves if we stumble.
To keep doing the activities we love.
To say YES to adventures without wondering whether our bodies will cope.

We spend so much time exercising for the body we want now that we sometimes forget about the body we're going to need at 60, 70 and 80.

That's the body I'm investing in every time I train.

Not because I'm afraid of getting older — but because I want to experience everything those years have to offer.

So when you exercise, don't only ask:

“How many calories did I burn?”

Ask:

“What am I building?”

Strength.
Health.
Energy.
Resilience.
Confidence.
Independence.

The real goal isn't simply a fit body.

It's a body strong enough to keep up with the life you want to live. ❤️

22/08/2026

The best exercise? The one you’ll actually keep doing. 💙

We spend so much time looking for the perfect workout.

The best programme.
The best exercise for fat loss.
The best way to build muscle.
The workout that burns the most calories.

But none of it matters very much if you hate doing it and give up after three weeks.

You don’t HAVE to run.
🚶🏼‍♀️ Walk.

You don’t HAVE to do CrossFit.
🏋🏼‍♀️ Find another way to lift weights.

You don’t HAVE to spend an hour in the gym.
⏰ Move for 20 minutes.

You don’t have to exercise like your friend, your partner, your favourite influencer — or me.

You just need to move.

Find something you genuinely enjoy. Walk your dogs. Ride a horse. Swim. Dance. Hike. Play padel. Cycle. Lift weights. Skip. Do Pilates. Take a class.

Because when movement becomes something you enjoy rather than endure, consistency becomes so much easier.

And consistency is where the real benefits happen.

Not one brutal workout.
Not one “perfect” week.
Not punishing yourself because you ate too much.

It’s moving your body again and again, week after week, year after year.

Some days you’ll train hard.
Some days you’ll simply go for a walk.

Both count. ❤️

Fitness should add something to your life — not take the joy out of it.

So stop worrying about finding the perfect exercise.

Find the movement you’ll still want to be doing years from now.

That’s probably the best workout for you. 💪🏼

21/08/2026

Your muscles are doing so much more than moving you. 💪🏼

We tend to think about muscle in terms of strength, fitness or how our bodies look.

But muscle is also incredibly important for our metabolic health.

Skeletal muscle is one of the major places your body disposes of glucose after you eat. When you exercise, your muscles become better at taking up and using glucose, and regular physical activity can improve insulin sensitivity.

In simple terms? The more we use our muscles, the better equipped our bodies are to manage fuel.

And this becomes increasingly important as we get older.

Maintaining muscle and staying active can help support:

💪🏼 Healthy muscle mass and strength
🔥 Insulin sensitivity and metabolic health
🩸 Healthy blood glucose regulation
🦴 Strong bones and physical function
⚖️ Balance and mobility
❤️ Cardiovascular health
👵🏼 Independence as we age

And here's the part I really want people to remember:

Movement doesn't always have to mean another brutal workout.

Walk after your meals.
Take the stairs.
Lift weights.
Carry your groceries.
Go for a swim.
Play with your kids.
Sit less.
Move more.

And alongside that movement, feed your muscles properly. Prioritise quality protein, whole foods, healthy fats and enough nutrients to support the work you're asking your body to do.

Building muscle isn't just about aesthetics.

It's one of the best investments you can make in your metabolic health and your future. 💙

Build it. Use it. Keep it.

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Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
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