Welcome to purpleturtle.co.uk!
Welcome to purpleturtle.co.uk, a mail order business that evolved in response to the problems encountered during our travels as a family. There are many websites that address the hardware and the gadgets for the roughie toughies, but not so many that cater for the meek and mild as well. Consequently, our intention is to focus more on the people issues and to offer a broad range of solutions to the problems encountered - the things that can stop a challenge from becoming an ordeal, whilst still leaving the adventure intact.
The range is still under development, but click on the links below, when you know where you want to go.....
|  | Travel Sickness & Nausea
A range of products for combating Travel Sickness whilst travelling by air, land or sea, tried and tested during a year afloat with three young children. Many of the products can also help to relieve Morning Sickness and Nausea during chemotherapy. |
|  | Safe Sun
Sunshine is a wonderful thing, but too much can be troublesome. There are many products avaiilable in chemists and supermarkets that can help to protect against the ravages of the sun, so the intention here is to offer a range that includes the products that can be a bit harder to find. |
|  | Bugs, Bites & Stings
Many a holiday has been ruined by insects and other pests, so we've assembled a range of products to help you deal with them. Prevention is better than cure, so repellents and physical barriers feature quite strongly, followed by a number of products for dealing with the aftermath of the ones that do make it through. |
|  | Colloidal Silver
Colloidal Silver from Rivers of Health. Colloidal Silver is known as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial agent. This doesn't mean it will cure all manner of serious illnesses, as is sometimes claimed, but it does mean that it has many uses, both at home and when out and about. |
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Best Selling ItemsSea Band - Adult Wrist Bands  £7.95
The original wristband for Sea Sickness, although it is equally effective for Travel Sickness or Motion Sickness of any kind. The Sea Band is a knitted elasticated wrist band, and it works by applying gentle pressure to the Nei-Kuan acupressure point on the wrist via a small plastic stud. This is known to relieve or even prevent feelings of nausea, without the risk of any of the side effects associated with anti-nausea drugs.
The Sea Band has also been shown to be effective for relieving Morning Sickness and nausea during Chemotherapy. It is particularly useful in this regard as many women are understandably wary of taking medication to help combat Morning Sickness.
Instructions for use are supplied with the Sea Bands, and they can be worn either as a preventative measure before a journey begins, or at any other time when nausea threatens.
Ideal for wearing whilst sleeping to help combat that horrible nauseous feeling when you awake and get up. Also great for handing out to visiting crew members when sailing, or to fellow sufferers when travelling by any other means. Perhaps not quite as effective as the electronic Relief Band, but a good bit cheaper!
Sea Bands can also be used in combination with other measures, such as Queasy Drops or the Nevasic audio programme, and this can help to increase the overall effectiveness significantly.
When feeling queasy help is on hand,
So give it a go and try a Sea Band!
Sea Bands are supplied in pairs - one for each wrist.
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| | Standard Queasy Bags £3.95
Standard Queasy Bags have welded seams and are lined with plastic. This makes them reassuringly tough and leak resistant, allowing them to be carried with confidence until it's possible to dispose of them appropriately.
Standard Queasy Bags measure approximately 12cm x 24cm (5" x 9") when folded flat, and the mouth of the bag measures approximately 6cm x 12cm when the side gussets are unfolded. However, the mouth of the bag can of course be opened wide to make a much larger target to aim at by pulling it into more of a circular shape.
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| | Relief Band - Motion Sickness Relief  £89.95
The Relief Band is a drug free way to control the debilitating symptoms of Motion Sickness, whether travelling by air, land or sea. It also seems to be quite effective at tackling Morning Sickness and nausea during Chemotherapy.
The Relief Band is worn like a watch on the underside of the wrist, and it is comfortable and discrete. It operates by emiting low-level electrical pulses from two small electrodes which are in electrical contact with the wrist via the application of a small amount of conductivity gel.
The signals produced act via the acupressure point in the wrist to reduce or eliminate the feeling of nausea. It doesn't act on the cause of the nausea, only on the symptom itself which is why it can be used quite safely in most circumstances without any risk of side effects. The Relief Band can be set at 5 different power levels to ensure the right level of stimulation is applied, and when it is set correctly a light tingling sensation is felt in the palm of the hand and in one or both of the two middle fingers.
The Relief Band has an adjustable strap and buckle and replaceable batteries. It is also water resistant, and has a sealed membrane touch pad control.
A truly shocking solution - but very effective and well worth trying - and remember the price for this item includes free delivery within the UK!
**Now back in stock**
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| | Queasy Drops £5.35
Queasy Drops were developed by healthcare professionals in the United States to provide relief from the queasy stomach associated with Morning Sickness and Motion Sickness. They have formulated a range of great tasting drops using the essential oils and flavours from delicious, all natural sources.
Queasy Drops act via aromatherapy and taste receptors to inhibit negative taste sensations and calm the stomach. They also eliminate dry mouth and provide a much needed energy boost, in addition to providing a degree of comfort and soothing.
Each pack contains approximately 21 Queasy Drops.
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| | Rivers of Health Colloidal Silver - 500ml Bottle £17.95
A 500ml plastic bottle of Colloidal Silver from Rivers of Health. A bulk bottle at a bargain price - and remember - the prices below include free delivery throughout the UK!
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| | White Sun Hat | | Chinese Butterfly Kite - Flaming Red £11.95
A Flaming Red Butterfly Kite made to a traditional Chinese design with a handcrafted bamboo frame, but covered in rip-stop polyester for added strength and resilience. The kite measures over 3 feet by 2 feet when fully assembled, and the butterfly's body is moulded from a 3-D bamboo frame.
The Flaming Red Butterfly Kite would make a great decoration, but it really does fly as well and is supplied with 200 feet of line - great for giving as a multi-purpose gift, and to cap it all, the googly eyes even spin in the wind!
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| | Ben's 100 Insect Repellent Spray (95% DEET) £5.95
When it comes to insect repellent, Ben's 100 Safari Strength is the business. 95% DEET, it's serious stuff for savage conditions - giving you up to 10 hours protection against the most vicious biting bugs.
Don't get bitten - get Ben's!
Use it when the risk of being bitten poses a real danger or threat in exotic locations where there may be a risk of insect-bourne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever or West Nile Virus. It may even be worth its weight in gold in safer climes such as parts of Scotland where insect attack can often be sustained, severe and intolerable, although not usually quite so deadly! However, because of its strength, Ben's 100 isn't recommended for casual use, or for children under 10 and mothers to be.
Supplied in a 37ml plastic bottle with a pump action spray.
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| | Panama Jack Sunblock Lotion £6.50
The Panama Jack 'Surf 'N Sport' range of sunblock lotions has been specially formulated for the marine environment, and hence it is the product of choice for many beach professionals and lifeguards. There is something for everyone, ranging from SPF15 for dark skin and/or weak sunshine to SPF75 for the fairest skin and/or the most extreme conditions.
All the products in the range boast the following features:
- hypo-allergenic
- waterproof - retains SPF rating after 80 mins of fun in the water
- PABA free
- UVA and UVB sunfilters
- supplied in a handy 90ml squeezy tube
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