Journal

Daily Self-Care Inspiration

Self-care is often the first thing that gets sacrificed when life is stressful, and people often think that taking time for themselves seems indulgent. But, looking after your own wellbeing will he...

Eczema – What’s Below the Surface?

Every day we see people come into the Dispensary seeking relief for eczema; a dry, itchy, inflamed rash of the skin that often has no easily identifiable cause. It affects 1 in 3 New Zealanders at ...

Functional Testing

If you have ever been to see a naturopath for a consultation, you were probably surprised by the amount of questions and information extracted from you about your health in the hour or so that you ...

Combating Joint Pain in Winter

Pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints can often become more of a problem in the winter months. This can occur for a variety of reasons such as changes in temperature, air pressure, or a reduction...

Teas, Infusions, and Decoctions... What's the Difference?

The beauty of loose-leaf teas and herbs in their whole form is that there is a range of options available to extract their goodness other than just popping a teabag in a mug to brew! The main metho...

Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in the regulation and use of calcium and phosphorus in the body. When we receive vitamin D from the sun or in the form of food, calcium absorption is increased in the...

Changing Seasons: Autumn Wellness

Our bodies thrive off nourishment according to the stages and cycles they are currently in; and like the seasons, our bodies require change and adaptability throughout the year.

Good Health & Goal Setting in 2021

The New Year and its associated 'goals' or 'resolutions' can be both a time to inspire and motivate change, or a time to unintentionally add stress and pressure to our already busy lives. Although ...

Children's Gut Health and Digestion

In our work we find there is plenty of awareness about the implication of poor gut health and digestion for adults, but what about the kids? Here at the Herbal Dispensary it is not uncommon to have...

Spring Selfcare

The lifestyle choices we engage in on a regular basis have such an impact on our overall wellbeing. What we do consistently is what matters when it comes to our health. With Spring comes a sense of...