Health and Nutrition Articles

Eating seasonally means fruit and vegetables are cheaper and you are supporting the body’s nutritional requirements for each of the seasons elemental climates. Seasonal fruit and vegetables taste better due to being naturally ripened, (on the plant is always best,) they are fresher and have a higher nutritional value due to shorter time from garden to table. Knowing what is actually 'in season' is … [Read more...]

A few words from Anna - Naturopath and Ozone Therapist at Waipu Natural Health.. Ozone Therapy for Immune Strengthening In recent years ozone therapy has become more developed and well known. It is simple to administer (by a qualified therapist,) is very effective and has no side effects. Medical ozone is used to disinfect and treat disease. It works by inactivating bacteria, viruses, … [Read more...]

A few words from Banoo Matin – Naturopath, Herbalist, Ozone therapy specialist at Waipu Natural Health. Did you know the body thrives in an oxygen rich environment? Ozone (O3), usually known as a toxic substance is a naturally occurring gas that consists of three atoms of oxygen. Higher ozone concentrations close to the ground – caused by air pollution, for instance – irritate the mucous … [Read more...]

As magnesium (Mg) is one mineral we burn up in bucket loads under stress - we love Magnifiscents Magnesium Oil Spray (topical use only - do not swallow). Ideally, apply Magnifiscents Magnesium Oil after a bath or shower to back of legs, shoulders or anywhere there is muscle tension. Stinging or tingling may occur and suggests a magnesium deficiency - this will pass. The oil may be washed off … [Read more...]

Here at Waipu Natural Health, we are an official drop off point for donations A community run shelter, with a team of volunteers who foster in our own homes. We actively promote running a no kill shelter and de-sexing so that we hopefully see less kittens needing our help in the following seasons. YOUR SMALL DONATION CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE - KITTEN FOOD (CHEF POUCHES OR WHISKAS … [Read more...]

HEMP IS AN AMAZING SUPER FOOD and is one of the most versatile industrial plants on earth. Thousands of years ago hemp was spun into usable fibre that had a myriad of uses. Hemp seeds are a nourishing and healthy food for humans and animals, while the fibre can be made into countless useful things - clothing, fabrics, ropes, paper, bio plastic, bio fuel, hempcrete (concrete), insulation and much … [Read more...]

NUTRITION THROUGH THE GOLDEN YEARS Eating well is important at any age, but senior’s nutrition requires a little specialised fine tuning as there are often health challenges to consider. Usually defined as a retired person, the term ‘senior’ generally refers to someone aged 60 – 65. Whether we embrace aging or not, the reality is that bodily processes do slow down: digestion, metabolism, … [Read more...]

WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO PUT ON MY SKIN? Beauty and skincare trends come and go, and with so many skincare products to choose form, it is hard to know what works and what doesn’t. With trends ranging from the Korean 10-step skin ritual, to mixing up your own masks from ingredients inside your pantry, it can equally be too confusing and too tedious to keep up with the trends. And not to mention all … [Read more...]

THE STRESS ON STRESS In our stressed-out world, we all experience times of feeling overwhelmed at the load life presents us, financial worries, caring for a sick loved one, working long hours and raising families, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.  Sometimes we may feel too exhausted to keep giving to others, even though giving is a primary source of happiness in our lives. Most people have … [Read more...]

Our Daily Bread Who doesn’t love the smell of home -baked bread, straight from the oven?  Steamy and fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outer.  Who knows that smell anymore? Bread as we know it is a far cry from what it used to be. The nutritional gulf between a well-made Organic wholemeal loaf and a commercial white sliced, (or brown tinted) loaf is enormous. Commercially produced bread … [Read more...]