Echinacea increases the body’s number of white blood cells which combat infection. Echinacea is known to reduce the severity, duration and symptoms of ills and chills. Echinacea commonly comes alongside vitamin C and zinc. Echinacea not only...
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“No added sugar, you’re sweet enough!” Humans are born with a sweet tooth. Breast milk is very sweet. The sweet taste is nurturing and comforting. Hence why we still reach for sweet foods for comfort even as an adult. When people emotionally...
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Anaemia is one condition that can affect any age or stage in life. It is defined as deficiency of red blood cells (haemoglobin) in the blood. Haemoglobin carries oxygen around the body. Oxygen is required in the energy equation to create...
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High blood pressure (hypertension) affects up to 1 in 5 New Zealanders. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, including Nutrition and lifestyle. Healthy Weight A high level of body fat is associated with an increased...
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About 6% of the NZ population are diabetic, the most common form being type 2. Over the last 15 years, the percentage of diabetics has doubled. Type 2 diabetes is far greater in people of Maori, Pacific, Middle Eastern, and South-Asian...
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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” Hippocrates. Traditional Medicine was developed over generations within various countries/continents of the world before the era of modern medicine. It stems from a natural and holistic view...
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We all know someone who is affected by Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of Dementia, it contributes to 60-70% of cases. It is estimated 5-8% of the population over 60 years old has Dementia. Some call it...
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Spring clean your diet with these top Tips for Going Sugar Free! High Quality Protein helps to balance blood sugar. It keeps our blood sugar more stable so we don’t experience a rollercoaster of sugar highs and lows throughout the...
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I am thankful for my experience with leaky gut. This was the beginning of my health journey and the reason why I am a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist today. If it wasn’t for leaky gut, I was aspiring to be an accountant or a hotel...
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Vitamin C is probably the most well-known nutrient for the immune system. It is a water-soluble vitamin (like B complex vitamins) that cannot be stored in the body, therefore, must be consumed on a daily basis. Vitamin C is found in kiwifruit...
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Do you ever feel full after dinner but still have a second stomach for dessert? Evolutionarily, the sweet taste was so rare in nature and so highly prized, we developed a strong reward system for sweet tastes. We crave the ratio of 50:50...
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The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the front of the neck. It plays a mighty role for its small size. It determines the body’s metabolic rate, energy levels and temperature. Hyperthyroidism is overactive thyroid, when the body...
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