The cycle of healing is a naturopathic process of cleansing, activating, nourishing and relaxing the body into balance and health. Why Healing is Required Dis-ease occurs when there is an imbalance in the body in one or more of its systems. It may manifest as physical symptoms or emotional states, or both. There is aContinue reading “Cycle of Healing”
Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Benefits of Self Care
In this post I outline the benefits of a daily practice of self care. I share ideas on different self care practices and how to stay motivated. Self care is paramount to health and wellbeing. However, it is an area we usually drop first when times are busy. Finding a self care practice that youContinue reading “Benefits of Self Care”
Thyroid Disease; A Holistic Perspective
In today’s post I am opening up the conversation to discuss thyroid disease – a holistic perspective. This is a really broad topic as the thyroid has many actions in the body. The thyroid when imbalanced also displays many different symptoms. Plus it can become imbalanced in a range of ways. Phew! This post isContinue reading “Thyroid Disease; A Holistic Perspective”
Meditations on Winter
In this post I share my musings on the season of winter. In New Zealand we are officially in winter. I like to meditate on what each unique season can bring in for us. Energetically, in winter there is much to see and reflect upon in our daily lives. This meditations on winter post isContinue reading “Meditations on Winter”
Health Benefits of Citrus
Here in New Zealand, we are entering into the cooler months of late autumn and winter. With this brings us a bounty of seasonal produce to enjoy. Some of my favourite seasonal fruits are citrus. The health benefits of citrus are plentiful. A rich source of anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals, why wouldn’t you want toContinue reading “Health Benefits of Citrus”
Herbs for Winter Wellness
Winter is a season where all the bugs come out in full force! Not only have we been dealing with a global pandemic, but in the southern hemisphere we are entering into winter. This means all the typical flu’s and colds will be returning. I have a range of herbs I use to support theContinue reading “Herbs for Winter Wellness”
What Are Flower Essences?
You may have heard of Bach Flower Remedies, but what are flower essences exactly? In this post I take you through how flower essences are made and what they are. I also share how they can be used for holistic healing in any situation. This post is written from my experience as a trained naturopathContinue reading “What Are Flower Essences?”
Natural Hair Loss Treatment
In my previous post I discussed possible underlying causes of hair loss. I promised a follow-on post and here it is! Here I explain different natural hair loss treatment options available. This post is written from my knowledge of natural medicine. I’m Natasha, a registered naturopath and medical herbalist based in Waikato, New Zealand. HairContinue reading “Natural Hair Loss Treatment”
Underlying Causes of Hair Loss
In this post I highlight the different possible underlying causes of hair loss. This is a post written from my experience as a registered naturopath and my knowledge of natural, holistic medicine. I will continue with a follow up on this post with natural options for treating hair loss next. *Disclaimer – All content providedContinue reading “Underlying Causes of Hair Loss”
Why Are Antioxidants Important?
What are antioxidants? Why are they important? In this blog post I share the facts on antioxidants and their importance in our daily life. I also share some simple tips for increasing your antioxidant intake throughout the day and week. Antioxidants – Why Do We Need Them? If you are interested in nutrition and health,Continue reading “Why Are Antioxidants Important?”