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Manuka possesses a wide variety of actions and indications. It is probably most famous for its powerful antibacterial and antifungal actions, which have been well investigated in laboratory studies. It has been shown to be effective against some 200 different types of bacteria, including the notorious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus oureus (MRSA).

So okay, I hear some readers wondering, if we don’t feed our infants baby rice, baby cereal, baby porridge, mashed potato, kumara, bread, pasta, noodles, crackers, biscuits, rusks and other starches, then what the heck do we feed a baby instead? That is an easy answer, give them primarily vegetables and fruit, topped up with some protein.

Most hormonal type herbs work via the pituitary gland and help to balance and stimulate the body. They do not actually contain hormones in the same way as orthodox hormonal medications do, rather the herbs help the body to continue normal changes long after periods have ceased, however one may need to take the herbs for some time for the full effect.

Children and adults with Irlen Syndrome put more energy and effort into the reading process, whether it be the words, numbers or musical notes, because they see the printed page differently from a proficient reader

These recipes are simple alternatives and are not only fun and inexpensive to make compared to commercial products, but will keep your housekeeping chores fragrant and environmentally safe from added chemicals found in commercial products.

The basis of all disease is a lack of wholeness – the principle on which all holistic therapies are based. This includes aromatherapy where the overall aim is to bring the body and the mind into harmony through attention to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

If mercury is dangerous, shouldn’t everyone dash out and have his or her dental fillings removed? The answer is definitely ‘NO’. The process of removing amalgams can significantly increase your mercury exposure and can cause an exacerbation of symptoms or general worsening of health.

Have you ever heard someone tell you, in summer particularly, that they developed a problem with their tummy after they went to a barbeque or when eating out at someone’s place? As a naturopath I have seen many people come into the clinic with ‘sore tummies’.

Our land soils are consistently found to be depleted in the mineral magnesium. Quite apart from the gene tinkering crops, it has been further depleted in plant’s by the use of excessive potassium and phosphorous laden fertilisers which alter the plant’ ability to take up magnesium.