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The Side Effects of Antibiotics and How to Improve Your Immune System to Avoid Taking Them
Taking antibiotics for some people does not sound good because they are afraid of its possible side effects that they might have already experienced or this kind of drugs did not work for them in the past. For this kind of people, antibiotics can still be avoided because these are only for the worst sick people.
Top 5 Benefits of Taking Collagen Supplements Every Kiwi Should Know
What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body and found in our bones, muscles, skin and tendons. It is also a substance that holds our body together and provides it strength and structure. This substance is needed by our body to have healthy joints and skin stretchiness.
You got this Mama!
Pregnancy and childbirth may well be one of the most challenging and powerful things you ever do. To help support you along your journey through pregnancy and childbirth why not try homoeopathy. Homoeopathy is a gentle, risk-free way of supporting your changing body as well as some of the niggles and challenges that happen along the way.
Electrolytes and Exercise
Sports and exercise Nutritionist Marewa Sutherland gives us the low down of all things electrolytes (also known as mineral salts). These are found in our bodies cells in small but important amounts and ratios to enable muscle movement.
Crafted with Love - Advanced Renewal Night Serum by Living Nature
Crafted not only with love, but with a perfectly balanced combination of some incredibly powerful active natural ingredients. Living Nature’s new Advanced Renewal Night Serum glides on the skin like silk, and works tirelessly overnight to foster an easy healthy glow. Its secret lies in the carefully selected blend of nutrient-rich active ingredients which of course, are all 100% natural. Read on to discover the science behind this magical botanically active blend, aptly named – “Advanced Renewal Night Serum”.
A Simple & Safe way to Treat Allergies
It is August and with the first daffodils starting to poke their heads up through the frosty ground, so too comes the first sign of seasonal allergies with sneezing and running noses... here's a safe easy way to assist your body to deal with the 'allergy season'
In the Spot light: Hemp for skin and hair
Hemp has been in the spotlight and in conversation a lot lately, but not just for the reason that you would imagine. Cold pressed Hemp seed oil, (the legal type), has wonderful benefits and everyone is talking about it. The seeds contain a nutritious moisturizing oil has also been found to be beneficial to the skin and hair. The Hemp trend is becoming so popular that Hemp personal care products have almost developed a cult-like following.
Flu Guard - Simple Immune Support for the Whole Family
Even if you are doing all the right things this winter season, eating the right foods, getting enough exercise, rest, sleep and washing your hands thoroughly and regularly, chances are you can still catch one of the cold or flu viruses floating around.
OH GOODNESS a Deodorant CREAM?!
Ana Henderson began making natural deodorant in her kitchen in Lyall Bay, Wellington to give as presents to friends and family. When everybody raved about it and asked for more, the idea for a business took hold. 'Oh Goodness' was born, and so began her journey to source 100% ethical, natural & organic plant ingredients with a focus on environmental sustainability. So how does one use a deodorant cream and how effective is it....? Find out here...
Do You Need a Natural Sunscreen That Ticks All the Boxes?
Summer holidays are ending but that doesn’t mean the sun is coming to an end. If you look at the temperatures across the country, we are looking at some of the hottest weather of the summer, and we still need to be regularly applying sunscreen; - a natural & safe one that also that rubs in beautifully...
HOMOEOPATHIC First Aid Essentials for the Whole Family
Summer is here! The sun is bright, the days are longer and many of us are looking forward to a well-earned break over the ‘Christmas holiday season’. As well as a little over indulging, throw in a summer full of outdoor activities; whether it be hiking, gardening, playing sports, on the water or finally doing that D.I.Y job that has been beckoning over the winter months. We are often asked what would be a few ideal First Aid essentials to have on hand for the whole family….see below for a few recommendations from Naturo Pharm…
Gut Health for Little Ones
As you will know by now, our Gut microbiota has a major role to play in the health and function of our Gastro Intestinal tract, with evidence that conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often coincide with ‘altered’ microbiota. But it also plays a much wider role in our health, and this is largely determined in the first few years of life.
BANANA WALNUT LOAF Recipe - Dairy Free & Vegan
Ceres Organics recipe for a delicious healthy version of everyones favourite loaf!! The texture of this Banana Walnut loaf is so on point, more cake than bread and it tastes amazing! Another reason to love this loaf – you don’t need to blend or beat anything!
You can get away with using just one large bowl, and most of the make time here is oven time. You just need 15 minutes or so to mix everything together. Totally addictive!
The best way to enjoy this, hands down, is warmed or toasted with coconut or cashew butter. It tastes incredibly decadent, but it’s actually healthy!
Stress – a positive gone wrong...
Can you imagine what happens to your body when the stress response keeps firing, day after day? Stress, in everyday terms, is a feeling that people have when they are overloaded and struggling to cope with demands. This is not uncommon in our busy lifestyles and it could put your health at serious risk.
Meet CHAGA – the Super Anti-Aging Medicinal Mushroom
Rich in an extraordinary amount of beneficial nutrients, medicinal mushroom CHAGA is the perfect support in todays’ busy world. Well known as a potent anti-oxidant, it has a protective action against oxidative damage and has long had a reputation for being THE Anti-Aging mushroom.
Joint Stiffness -Time to Loosen Up!
Are you one of the 670,000 kiwis affected by joint stiffness? Perhaps you are starting to notice during the recent colder months that saying ‘chilled to the bone’ now infers your joints also feel a bit stiff, making it harder to get going in the colder mornings. Whether the first signs of joint stiffness come in your inability to freely swing your legs out of bed ready for the day, during or after playing your favourite sport, or you are starting to notice some odd creaks while sitting down or going up the stairs, you can tackle this inconvenience that tends to grow with age.
Spring into Spring with Plant Based Nutrition
Spring is here! Flowers, lambs, the start of daylight savings! It can be an exciting season. Spring is the season of new growth, spring cleaning and it can also be a start of your 'spring' resolutions. We are three quarters of the way through the year, so many of us are probably feeling tired from rushing around. Modern life is busy, we have extra pressures from work, family, let alone environmental pressures (such as pollution, chronic stress, oxidative stress). So Spring is a great season to check back in to any New Year's resolutions we made and try and make health and energy our priority again.
How Many Sheep Do YOU Count Each Night?
This will probably come as no surprise to most people that a sleep study released by Sovereign in 2016 revealed that a third of Kiwi’s are sleep deprived! Further to this a study by Boston College found that NZ children are amongst the most sleep deprived out of the 50 countries studied!
Beautiful South Island Soaps to Nurture your SKIN…
Global Soap began 22 years ago in 1997 in a family lounge in Nelson New Zealand. It sprang from the recognition of, and a desire to support a growing need for natural skin products in New Zealand. A unique family business was born, and it has been dedicated to producing quality handmade products ever since.
Arnica Plus, for Every Day Natural Healing
Arnica has been used traditionally for injuries, bruises and sprains for hundreds of years, especially in the mountain areas of Europe where the incidence of such injuries are common. The plant is said to grow on the slopes of the mountains, conveniently in reach of those that have fallen from above! The Germans call it Fallkraut or fall herb. From there Arnica is now used worldwide as a natural risk-free way to manage sports injuries.
