Low fibre intake, decreased levels of exercise, and too much salt in your diet are common causes of fluid retention and intestinal obstruction – and nobody likes feeling bloated or uncomfortable with an upset tummy. Made primarily with Senna leaf, Alpine Tea is a purifying tea that helps to remove unwanted buildup, and allows for …
When deciding what to put in our first aid kits and cleaning cupboards, natural products are often overlooked in favour of well known chemical-filled products. However, nature has a handy way of producing products that are better for both us and the environment. Tea tree oil has powerful antiseptic properties that can help clean your …
We’re all familiar with that hormonal feeling, whether genetics, medication or poor diet and lifestyle are to blame, we know those days when it all gets too much to handle! Hormonal balance is essential for premenstrual health in women and prostate health in men, and luckily there are things you can do to help balance …
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of depression in the world with 1 in 10 people being prescribed antidepressants. Conventional antidepressant medications have been under the spotlight in recent years with studies showing some have little positive effects and severe side effects. This has led to increased interest in the idea of dealing …
Cold and flu season and upping your Vitamin C intake often go hand in hand, but do you really know whether it’s worthwhile taking a supplement or if you can get enough from a few extra oranges? We asked Go Healthy New Zealand naturopath Janeen Howard for some hints and tips when it comes to …
Relatively unknown in New Zealand, Yerba Mate tea is one of the most popular drinks in parts of South America – and with good reason. Made from the dried leaves and twigs of the native holly bush Ilex paraguariensis, Yerba Mate is full of health benefits and is a better natural alternative to energy drinks. …
Want to get through winter without getting sick? We spoke with Rosi and Rolf Hilke, owners of natural products and supplements company Red Seal, about the best ways to fortify your immune system (and how to deal with the lurgy if you actually do get sick!): What would you suggest women should do to fortify …
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The cold weather officially feels like it’s here, but how do you stop yourself from getting sick thanks to the change of seasons? We’ve put together a quick guide on the natural supplements you can take to help fortify your immune system which will hopefully keep you healthier and happier throughout autumn and winter! Echinacea …
Feeling stressed out or regularly getting cramps? Taking a magnesium supplement may help. This mineral plays a role in over 300 of your body’s functions – it assists with the formation of bones and teeth, and helps promote energy production and the relaxation of muscles among a raft of other things. What else does magnesium …
There are so many lotions, serums and creams out there that supposedly help fight aging, but did you know that there are certain anti-aging foods that could help you from the inside out? Here are our top five anti-aging foods that are not only tasty and nutritious, but could also help you look and feel …
If you are cooped up indoors all day, winter can be downright gloomy. With the shorter days, for most people it’s pitch black when you leave home and night has already fallen by the time you finish work. So how can we get that ever-important Vitamin D when we’re always in the dark? What is …