The immune system is the ultimate defence system for the body, warding off unwanted bugs and helping the body return to good…
Getting little ones to go to sleep and stay asleep is a struggle most caregivers know all too well, and it is exhausting for…
There are often general health concerns for the safety of honey in infants under 12 months. At Kiwiherb, we take safety…
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are a time of significant emotional and physical change. Herbal medicine can be a great way to…
The liver works hard to filter toxins, bacteria, hormones, and wastes from the bloodstream every day. While the liver knows how…
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is one of our go-to herbs to help ease dry, scratchy throats, thanks to its soothing and protective…
When the stuffy noses and sinus headaches start to creep in, Kiwiherb has you covered! Here are our top tips to support clear…
With winter ills and chills on the rise, one of the best forms of defence is a robust immune system. Echinacea is an ideal…
Many of us will be familiar with the discomfort associated with a digestive system that isn’t quite working as well as it could…
Runny noses, coughs and tummy bugs are on the rise as children settle back into their kindergarten, daycare and school routines.…
This age-old saying is arguably more relevant now than it has ever been, with the gastrointestinal system (GI) being referred to…
During the holiday season, when time is just a concept and we have the freedom to spend our days as we please, new habits start…
For good reason, Christmas and New Year are known as ‘the silly season’. Festivities are synonymous with rich food, celebratory…
The skin is an organ, and it is the largest one we have. But, having healthy skin is about more than appearance, it is an…
Often in childhood, we are great at asking for support and help when we are hurt, whether it be emotional or physical. As we get…
After a winter that has tested the best of us, it is easy to find yourself feeling pretty depleted. ‘Immunity burnout’…
Stress. It’s a part of our everyday lives and the motivating force to get those things done that we don’t really want to do.…
The way we live, is typically busy our everyday often influnces us the most. And we become what we live or do everyday. Even…
During winter, it can be common to feel a low mood and not as bright and breezy as the summer sunshine is here. With the longer…
At one time or another, we have experienced that “gut feeling” when something does not feel quite right or equally does feel so…
As we often hear we can't pour from an empty cup and as winter bugs seem to surround us, it's the perfect time to look after…
How to support a speedy recovery Being unwell can happen at the time when we least need or expect it. Poor immunity or…
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 than 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…
How do we stay well over the upcoming colder months while the days begin to shorten on us and the touches of late autumn bring…
How to know more about your cough? Often, when we have sniffles and blocked noses, these can go on to develop into more…
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…
Keeping well has become part of our everyday. Looking after our immunity and health is an essential end of year piece of the…
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…
Staying well, includes both our emotional and physical well-being. To stay at our optimal wellness, what we consume emotionally…
The core benefits of naturopath largely involve the following, helping treat both the emotional and physical health for complete…
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…
You’ve heard a little tickle in their throat, seen the first little sniffle, and now you need to jump into action to look after…
Coughs come in many shapes and forms – wet, dry, chesty, hacking, tickly, deep, productive – which is perhaps why herbal…
One of the most effective ways to protect yourself from any type of virus is by optimising your immune system so that it can…
If you find you are stressed and not getting enough sleep, you’re not alone. The good news is that through nutrition, lifestyle…
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…
No matter what your lifestyle and dietary choices are, we all live in an environment that puts pressure on the natural…
Echinacea is a humble plant that has been looking after us quietly for many hundreds of years and will continue to do so. It is…
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…
With more physical activity it’s important to remember to properly warm up and take care of your bodies with good nutrition,…
A herbal approach to seasonal sensitivities prioritises the relief of symptoms while also working to rebalance the immune…
Naturopaths are trained to assist clients holistically, which means assessing the person in full - taking into account their…
Today New Zealand offers degree qualifications in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine, which means that your Naturopath will often…
Naturopathy and Medical Herbalism are complementary health modalities. Both Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists are trained to…
hands more regularly, alongside using hand sanitiser on at least a daily basis. Whilst washing our hands is vital for…
Support your immune system with the help of antioxidants
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In such challenging times, your immune system needs support more than ever before. Like everyone, we’re sure you’ve been…
Whether its difficulty falling asleep or that pesky wake-up in the early hours that you can’t resettle from, be assured there is…
Let’s be honest, after a summer of adventures and long sunny days spent bare feet on the beach, getting back into the swing of…
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…
If you’re struggling to sleep, stress could be to blame. How do you know if stress is affecting your sleep and how can you calm…
A lot of work goes into every bottle of Kiwiherb goodness you see on the shelf. This includes a thorough Quality Assurance (QA)…
If you’ve been living with digestive upsets for a while, you might think it’s normal. It might be common, but it isn’t ideal –…
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…
Be brave and face the cold – fresh air and keeping active are key to feeling vibrant through winter. Support your winter…
If you’re feeling the beginnings of a winter bug, herbal healthcare products are a safe, effective option for the whole family.…
Thyme has antiseptic and soothing activity, which means it can soothe dry, scratchy tissue and tickly throats. What more…
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…
A very wise physician called Hippocrates once said “let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food”....
Prevention is better than cure right? Right! The full quote states that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, and…
With any good holiday, the challenge is always to keep your relaxed holiday state of mind and infuse it into your daily life.…
The beauty of using natural plant remedies to improve the appearance of your skin is that they will also improve its health and…
Whether travelling for work or pleasure, you want to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. For some of you, travel can…
More than just the bane of Summer BBQs, bites from mozzies and sand-flies can have nasty consequences. Thankfully there are a…
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…
Inside Out: It’s important to remember that our skin is where our bodies meet the world outside. The weather may be colder and…
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!