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Exploring the deeper side of hayfever The coming of spring also heralds the start of hayfever season, so I have been turning my thoughts to helping clients to overcome the runny nose, itching eyes, stuffiness and fatigue that comes with seasonal allergies. While we can find natural ways to quell symptoms, we can also provide additional support for underlying factors affecting hayfever.  Allergies occur when we have an exaggerated immune response to common antigens such as po

I regularly see people who are dealing with low energy levels.  Low energy can make it hard to get through daily tasks, let alone have the energy to make healthy choices and lasting changes to diet and lifestyle.  Interestingly, when we improve daily energy levels, we also improve sleep patterns, as our homeostatic balance regulates. The current trend sees many people turning to high doses of vitamin B12 to help correct low energy levels.    While supplementing with any of th

Supporting the health of our mitochondria to prevent fatigue and illness Nestled within nearly every cell of the human body lies a...

Keeping all body functions online Imagine you are trying to call your friend on the phone.  You dial, but get the disconnected tone. ...

Although our winters are very mild in the Bay of Plenty, it is at this time of year that we naturally find ourselves hunkering down and...

I see many people who are seeking help to improve their sleep – both falling asleep and staying asleep.  Alongside supplements and herbal...

Our daily oral hygiene routine, such as brushing our teeth is generally considered to be of benefit for reducing tooth cavities, gum...

The use of adaptogenic herbs in traditional medicine is far from new, however the concept and understanding of adaptogens and how they...