Digestion plays a crucial role in our health and wellbeing, yet most of us don't think much about it. Digestion is the process…
What our nose tells us about ourselves, is much more then we may initially realize. At this time of year, the sniffles become an…
During the colder months of the year, our overall wellness and immunity often drop due to a few factors. Such as not getting…
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The long dry summer hours can lend themselves to relaxed and restful evenings filled with hobbies or more time with family. As…
The immune system is constantly developing from birth, helping us stay well and acting as our internal defence shield against…
The holiday season can bring excitement, adventure, and much social time. Moving on after the holidays and finding our routine…
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As we move into a new sense of normal as lockdown measures change and shift forward again. A feeling of freedom is being felt…
The end of year stress. As the year starts to unwind and draw closer to the end, we often are left feeling stressed, frazzled…
The immune system is closely linked with many of our daily body systems including our sleep wake cycle. Our internal circadian…
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Overcoming our fears or an overwhelming emotional state is often not an easy feat.…
It can be trying at the best of times, to include all that we want to do in our day or week. Often, we like to prioritise…
How do we stay well and manage a healthy weight? Staying well, includes both our emotional and physical well-being. To stay at…
For many, achieving radiant skin can at times feel unattainable. Between all the must dos and endless tips on how to get that…
To put it simply, naturopathy is a holistic healthcare system that encompasses both emotional and physical elements for patient…
What we eat and how we live all have the ability to impact on our gut health, our stress levels, environment and diet all…
The early spring feeling of blocked and stuffy noses is never a welcome sign as we step into spring time and daylight savings.
Staying focused and being mentally energised for our everyday, is never an easy feat. In amongst our everyday we are often…
Read on for the four ways to help boost your mental energy and focus as we come out of winter and into spring.
Kawakawa is one of our most well-known NZ Native botanicals, and has the unique effect of calming and soothing away any…
Just getting enough sleep is often part of the problem, busy routines and our many commitments keep us up and make turning off…
Our sleep routine helps to determine our everyday well-being. From our mood, to digestion, liver health, body recovery, immunity…
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If you’re one for New Year’s resolutions, looking to break old habits, or create new ones, this is a great time of year to do…
If you find you are stressed and not getting enough sleep, you’re not alone. The good news is that through nutrition, lifestyle…
Need some inspiration on how to add horseradish to your culinary repertoire? Look no further.
You know you feel better when you’ve had a good sleep, and yet sleep can be elusive for so many of us. Whether its difficulty…
You’ve heard the first cough, seen the first little sniffle, and need to jump into action to look after your child. What do you…
Our top 5 tips for building strong immunity and keeping your lungs clear and strong.
With increasing concern about the spread of new viruses, one of the best ways we can help protect ourselves against these, is to…
Getting back into school and work after summer can be stressful. But one thing that can help us cope with stress is learning how…
Kiwiherb’s technical team of qualified naturopaths has put together these tips to help soothe your summer skin.
Once you’re sure baby’s first smile really was a smile and not wind, you’ll want to see it again and again. But sometimes, baby…
Ah, summer. When the warm grass tickles your feet and the sea air tickles your nose. Although summer is full of fun, laughter…
Summer can be a hard time for feet, from mozzie bites to cuts from barefoot beach walks. If your feet are not quite up to…
Ever wondered how your favourite Kiwiherb products came about? Our New Product Development (NPD) team take initial ideas and…
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A lot of work goes into every bottle of Kiwiherb goodness you see on the shelf. This includes a thorough Quality Assurance (QA)…
Feel like a balloon? If you’ve been living with digestive upsets for a while, you might think it’s normal. It might be common,…
Although the coming of spring means longer and lighter days, spring’s beautiful blossoms can also mean runny noses and itchy…
When your baby is born, you’re born new as a parent. Along with immense love and wonder comes a whole new set of challenges you…
The cold isn’t a reason to stop moving! Getting out in the fresh air and keeping active is key to feeling vibrant through the…
If you’re welcoming winter with a stuffy nose, we’ve got your back! From humming to herbs, here are our top 5 natural ways to…
If you’re feeling the beginnings of a winter bug, herbal healthcare products are a safe, effective option for the whole family.…
With winter fast approaching, it’s time to prepare for changes in weather and the related chills and ills. Watch out for a…
While it is an exciting time Easter can also create sugar-hyped children with sore tummies. Luckily there is a herbal helper…
As we start to embrace the shift into the cooler days of autumn, our attention turns to preparing for the winter ahead. We may…
Throughout history, women have always been healers: they would grow medicinal herbs and pass on the secrets of their uses. Women…
While many parents will welcome the start of the school year with open arms, there’s no doubt that rallying the family to switch…
Struggling to fall – and stay – asleep is a really common reason why people look to herbal alternatives instead of sleeping…
Summer essentials for your toolkit need to be potent and effective. Targeted herbal preparations are just the ticket, and…
Medicinal digestive herbs can be the easiest and tastiest thing out when you know how to blend them right! Getting good effect is all about good quality ingredients, correct dosage, and loving preparation.
Whether travelling for work or pleasure, you want to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. For some of you, travel can…
Give your hard-working feet the attention they deserve and get them ready for a long and lovely summer with some powerful…
Summer is a time when we want our skin at its glowing healthy best. It is also a time when our skin is exposed to the…
Having more energy is the difference between merely surviving, or getting by, and really feeling vital and alive and engaged…
Like the daffodills and freesias popping up everywhere, the scent of spring cleaning is in the air! But what exactly is it that…
Ribwort is a herb you have probably seen many, many days of your life, but perhaps been unaware of. For such an unassuming…
It’s important to remember that our skin is where our bodies meet the world outside. The weather may be colder and drier in…
Visiting Tim and his family at their farm in late summer at the height of the Echinacea flowering season is a wonderful…
As the winter hits and the sniffles set in Kiwiherb is a great decongesting option for your family.
Seven tips to keep you nourished and healthy throughout the Autumn months - eat, sleep, be merry and take your herbal medicine!
Summer is a time when we want our skin at its glowing healthy best. It is also a time when our skin is exposed to the…
The beginning of the new year means the return to work, school and routine. Sometimes this can be a source of great stress,…
Horopito has a long list of traditional uses both by New Zealand Maori and by early European settlers.
Many women feel at the mercy of their hormones, & have a knowledge that their hormones are ‘out of balance’ but not a clear…
The sudden appearance of spots or rashes on your child’s body will cause alarm bells to ring in any parent’s mind, fortunately…
Having more energy is the difference between merely surviving, or getting by, and really feeling vital and alive and engaged…
At the heart of what Kiwiherb does is a desire to provide high quality natural health products to the public – making health…
The De-Stuff products pack a powerful synergistic punch and learning what is actually in them explains how they work so well.
If you struggle with hayfever then here are some simple tips to make your spring & summer more joyous.
When most people think of herbs for sleep, they think of a cup of Chamomile tea, but we have many more powerful herbal remedies…
Canterbury has always been an area with a strong history of agriculture and horticulture, and this is where many of Kiwiherb’s…
When looking after children’s skin, herbal skincare can be incredibly beneficial.
One of the key and most wonderful things about natural medicine is that it gives us tools to improve our immunity.
Herbal treatments for excess mucus in the nose and sinuses ideally focus on treating the cause AND the symptoms. Find out how.
In today’s world, many consumables are labelled ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ because savvy marketing departments know that these words…
School and pre-school can be a whole new ball game of new people, new bugs to share and new viruses for our kids’ immune systems…
There is plenty of research to suggest that practising good habits around sleep and bedtime promotes more restful nights, so…
Visiting Tim and his family at their farm in late summer at the height of the Echinacea flowering season is a wonderful…
If you are one of the many people who suspect that a food may be the underlying cause of some of your health issues, then herbs…
What can be hidden in the cooler months is less easily forgotten about when it gets hot, and if you suffer from any kind of…
Manuka seems a humble little bush for one with such phenomenal healing powers. Beneath this slightly scrubby exterior however…
The start of the school year can be a little bit fraught for many children as they adjust to new teachers, new classmates, and…
Now that the manic rush of the celebration season has given way to long gentle summer’s days, our bodies deserve a little of…
Traditionally used by Maori not only as a medicine but also as a significant part of many ceremonies, Kawakawa is an important…
For some it is a benign cluster of white spots on the chin, for others an oily blanket of painful lumps across the back and…
The unique therapeutic properties of New Zealand’s native herbs were recognised and developed by Maori as part of a complex…
Ribwort is a herb you have probably seen many, many days of your life, but perhaps been unaware of. For such an unassuming…
Seasonal sensitivities are all too common in Australia, and the degree of symptoms can vary from just plain annoying to…
The beauty of natural skin care for treating common skin conditions is that they are effective short term and safe to use long…
Coughs come in many shapes and forms – wet, dry, chesty, hacking, tickly, deep, productive – which is perhaps why herbal…
Supporting your immune system is something that natural medicine excels at. Herbs have been used since the dawn of humanity to…
Medicinal honeys are known for their healing properties, and when the honey bee met the Manuka bush, nature’s alchemy created…
There is much focus on how to look after our little ones through the winter months, and with good reason, but what about…
Echinacea is an incredibly powerful and effective medicine when it is of good quality and used correctly. In regards to quality,…
We all have specific memories of having colds as a child, and the remedies Mum or Dad or Grandma used to help us get better;…
With the staggering number of pills, capsules and tablets available on the market, the option of taking a liquid herbal…
For centuries thyme has been used for all manner of coughs, colds and sore throats. It was often prescribed as a syrup and was…