What is a Maltodextrin?
You may have seen maltodextrin listed on the ingredients of many food products. You may have wondered what it is. Is it safe? Maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates made from…
Wild Laundry Powder
Plastic Free July is here, and we’re looking into a range of ways we can make our own cleaning products using bulk items, to avoid those pesky plastics! Here is…
Naturopath advice for stress and anxiety
We are continuing with our naturopathy highlights and this month we are looking into how naturopathic support can help with stress and anxiety. Our in-store naturopaths share that there are…
Supporting Your Immune System Naturally
This article covers some advice from our in-store Naturopaths Tanya and Emma on how to best take care of your health and wellbeing, to support your immune system naturally so…
The Gut-Brain Connection
Have you ever heard of the term butterflies in my stomach, or go with your gut? These are terms are describing our inbuilt gut-brain connection. The way our brain and…
Quick tips from our Naturopath for good hygiene and healthy immunity
Hand hygiene is an effective strategy in the prevention of transmission of microbial infections. Hand washing with soap and water regularly is ideal (always after going to the toilet; before…
Herb of the Month – Detox with St Mary’s Thistle (Milk Thistle)
With the festivities of the Christmas and New Year period, many of us have over-indulged in food and alcohol and may have started the new year feeling a bit sluggish,…
Healthy Cooking Oils Explained
When it comes to deciding whether or not to use a cooking oil based on the health benefits or drawbacks of that oil, let’s face it, there are so many…
Aging Gracefully
Now that all the baby boomers (including myself) are getting older, more research is appearing on how to counter the effects of aging. We all like to think that 60…
Bladder and Urinary Tract Problems
Problems in the bladder and urinary tract can range from incontinence and irritable bladder to infections, also called Cystitis. Incontinence means being unable to control the flow of urine whereas…