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Do you have ugly toes?
With the long, hot summer still ahead of us, it’s time to shove the boots and shoes to the back of the wardrobe and get out the strappy sandals and […]
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Shifting Shingles
You wouldn’t wish shingles on your worst enemy. The pain it causes on the skin has been likened to being on fire. An unbearable, intense burning feeling which can be […]
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Spring Fever
Spring is cause for joyful celebration; the daffodils are blooming, the sun is a little warmer, the sky lighter, and we suddenly remember—with itchy throats and runny noses—that pollen is […]
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A Spoonful of Sugar
Over the past three decades, the rate of obesity in New Zealand has almost doubled. We’re the third fattest nation in the developed world and the rising number of people […]
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Hop Into Bed
For the beer aficionados this Sunday – or on possibly any day after 5pm – you’ll be pleased to know that hops are also health-giving herbs too. Known for its […]
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Kawakawa
You need only to veer slightly off a road, motorway, lane or track to find kawakawa. Its green, heart-shaped leaves are usually found tucked away under the canopy of other […]
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Treating Rosacea Naturally
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterised by facial redness and sometimes pimples. It affects all ages and, if left untreated, can worsen over time. Recent findings have detailed some […]
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The Good Oil
Anyone coming from the Mediterranean region of the world – and our very own Waiheke Island olive growers – would tell you about the health benefits, as well as the […]
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Lily the Pink
“We’ll drink a drink a drink, to Lily the pink the pink the pink, the saviour of our human race, for she invented, medicinal compound, most efficacious in every case.” […]
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The Grain of Truth
There is growing public awareness of gluten intolerance. More and more people are discovering that gluten can be detrimental to their health and wellbeing and, with an expanding range of […]
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Kitchen Pharmacy
If you have a common, everyday ailment, what better way to treat yourself, than to do so with simple ingredients straight from your kitchen cupboards? Over the centuries, vinegar has […]
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Surviving The Silly Season
If you are already feeling the health pinch of Christmas with office parties, family get-togethers and exercise regimes which have gone out the window, there are many simple and easy […]
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A Brave New World
If you’re squeamish about ablutions, this may not be the blog for you this week. We’ll be talking about number twos and how you can use them – yes, use […]
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The Doctrine of Signatures
The doctrine of signatures, a concept developed by physician and botanist Paracelsus in the 15th century, claims that herbs that resemble various parts of the body can be used by […]
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Why Curries are Healthy For You
If you’ve ever stopped off for a curry on the way home from a great night out, chances are you have eaten turmeric. One of the most fetching culinary spices, […]
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Positive Health
Thirty years ago human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was relatively unknown, misunderstood, feared, untreatable and often fatal. Originally thought to be Kaposi’s Sarcoma, a relatively benign cancer...
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The Truth About Coconut Oil
With uses ranging from combating cradle cap and stretch marks to an ingredient in homemade deodorant and sunscreen, coconut oil has been touted as the new super nutrient bullet to […]
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The Dirty Dozen
There is no doubt that the world we live in is largely toxic to our health. Mass produced foods are raised with chemicals and fertilisers and additives are used prolong […]
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Health By The Cupful
“Take some more tea,” the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly. “I’ve had nothing yet,” Alice replied in an offended tone, “so I can’t take more.” “You mean you […]
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