Herbal Goodness

Working from home has brought with it some (not so little) challenges, one of which is the temptation to graze from the fridge and cupboard all day long (!)…This can put an additional, unhealthy load on your digestive system. Whether you are a ‘fridge picker’ or not, it is worth checking out Intermittent Fasting in [...] Continue Reading

As a naturopath, I am drawing on as many tricks and tools as I can think of to keep my immunity strong, and my family vitally well, while we self-isolate. Here are some of the things I am doing in my own home, right now; Cold Showers! I love to start my day under cold [...] Continue Reading

I’ve got some great news for you! Tulsi can provide natural immune support for you over the coming months as we navigate our way through the pandemic of COVID-19.   Modern research has shown that the sacred Tulsi plant (Ocimum sanctum) is anti-viral and anti-bacterial against many pathogens responsible for human infections.  Best of all, [...] Continue Reading

You might be familiar with the Latin name: Withania somnifera or common names of Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry. In Sanskrit, Aswhagandha means ‘smelling like a horse’ but it also refers to the belief that it will make you strong like a horse or give you the ‘strength of a stallion’. Sounds good! Ashwagandha has long [...] Continue Reading

Ask anyone and they’ll probably agree that stress is a part of life. They’re also sure to welcome ways to lessen the impact of stress on their quality of life. Stress contributes to many health concerns, and while it’s impossible to remove all stressors, it’s imperative to adjust how we respond to stress in order [...] Continue Reading

What would you bring to a deserted island if you knew you were going to stuck there for some time? Your mobile? Probably not, as it would go flat in a few hours! A favourite book? Possibly. How about one of the most nutrient-rich plants on earth? Well now, that seems like a good idea. [...] Continue Reading

In many cultures, including Yoga and Ayurveda, there is a saying, “Aim at nothing and you will hit it.” In fact, nothing is done in the Yoga world without first setting the sankalpa, the intention of what will be accomplished. This is done to acknowledge, honour and harness our innate creativity - the weaving of [...] Continue Reading

While there is no "one stop shop" for women's health, we know of an herb that comes close. Drumroll please... Shatavari! Ayurveda, deemed "The Science of Life", recognizes Shatavari as the #1 adaptogenic herb for every cycle of a woman's life. In the same genus of flowering plants as the common vegetable asparagus, Shatavari  is  [...] Continue Reading

Ask anyone and they’ll probably agree that stress is a part of life. They’re also sure to welcome ways to lessen the impact of stress on their quality of life. A 2016 study, found that 60% of Kiwis are stressed a least once a week. Stress contributes to many health concerns, and while it’s impossible [...] Continue Reading

Are you having a hard time falling or staying asleep at night? No matter the season, time of year, or weather, adequate sleep is always vital! It’s easy to be aware of a baby or child’s sleep patterns, but as adults, we often neglect the importance of our own. The Importance of Sleep According to [...] Continue Reading

Ever wondered why ORGANIC INDIA uses whole herbs when most of the industry prefers the convenience of extracts? We explain the process used to harvest our herbs and why maintaining vibrational information is key to gaining full health benefits. Our Process We believe in keeping things as simple, pure and natural as possible. That’s why [...] Continue Reading

We’ve paired some amazing ingredients with Tulsi, Ayurveda’s Queen of Herbs, giving your immune system an extra boost when it needs it the most.

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