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Healing is a process and is often more than skin deep. Many times we can only start to heal once we have gone through far more than we initially thought we could. It is in that darkness that we can distinguish the faint light that leads us forward,…
Amino Acids and Their Importance Across Life stages (Part 1)
During prenatal development, amino acids are vital for proper growth and formation of the fetus, and contribute to…
Seniors and Falling: The importance of balance as we get older
Many of us have at least one older family member or a neighbour who has experienced a serious…
Wellness
Find out how natural medicine and relaxation techniques can help our overall health
Health Benefits of Slow Breathing: Secret to Vitality and Longevity (Part 1)
Slow breathing is often defined as taking about six breaths per minute, and many of us are not far away from this figure in normal circumstances. This, of course, will differ when it comes down to our age, weight or how we breathe – through our nose or…
Health Benefits of Massage
Skin-to-skin contact supports brain development and promotes our overall well-being. Throughout our history, touch has been utilised for…
Echinacea (E. angustifolia; E. purpurea; E. pallida)
Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in use today. Before the arrival of European settlers, it…
Connecting you with food
Learn more how food and nutrients can support our health and longevity
Vitamin K (for coagulation and bone health)
Discovered in 1929, Vitamin K has a crucial role in preventing bleeding and coagulation, especially in newborns, and is important for our bone and cardiovascular health. Ongoing research also suggests that vitamin K can assist with cognition, skin health and wound healing.
Recipe: Thai vegetable soup
This is a delicious winter warmer, where we can also use kūmara instead of pumpkin.
Recipe: Easy Homemade Granola
For this recipe we only need a few ingredients, which most of us already have in our pantry,…
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