Wellness Blog

Goodbye Plastic! Our Journey to Sustainable Packaging for a Better World

Lucy Butler 22-10-2018 14:06:19

Packaging and our use of plastic has always been of concern to us. Each month we send more than 25,000 packages all over New Zealand and the world. This year we committed to eliminating outbound plast … READ MORE →

Masala Chai Poached Pears

HealthPost 05-09-2018 14:49:18

This warming recipe from Mister Chai uses pears and their Organic Loose Leaf Masala Chai tea to create this delicious dessert. Serves: 4 Cook time: 1 hour Ingredients: 4 cups (1L) water … READ MORE →

Time for a Spring Clean? Our Dietary Detox Guide

HealthPost 02-09-2018 15:54:06

Small colourful flowers begin to bud on trees, daffodils are sprouting up from the ground, days feel a little warmer – spring is here! These little changes of nature, often bring feelings of new begin … READ MORE →

Detoxing with Plants

HealthPost 31-08-2018 15:04:54

The urge to shake off tiredness and lethargy as the temperature rises can be a powerful drive to undertake a seasonal detox. September marks the start of Spring and this season is the best t … READ MORE →

Food Allergies vs Food Intolerances – What’s the Difference?

HealthPost 29-08-2018 12:29:35

Food is meant to provide the nourishment that the body needs to survive. There are many people who can eat any type of food they desire with no problems at all but there are also people who develop an … READ MORE →

Are Fruit and Veges Best “Ugly”?

HealthPost 28-08-2018 10:25:13

Every year million upon millions of tons of perfectly healthy fruit and vegetables are sent to rubbish dumps worldwide, simply because they are “ugly”. Scarred, blemished, misshapen fruit are tossed o … READ MORE →

10+ A Day is The New 5+ A Day

HealthPost 14-08-2018 15:55:06

Oh no, if you’re struggling with the old 5+ A Day, then 10 + a Day is nigh on impossible. But read on, there is help at hand. But first, let’s see why we need those extra helpings of greens.Why 1 … READ MORE →

Optimal Vitality & Recovery – Botanical Support for Winter Sports

HealthPost 13-08-2018 14:23:03

Cold Saturday mornings on the sidelines, watching kids with bare legs tough it out with the team, tussling for victory. Halftime with running noses and icy hands. Off for a run after work, it' … READ MORE →

Staying Healthy & Moving with Ease This Winter – Botanicals for Winter Wellness

HealthPost 09-08-2018 16:29:22

In winter, deciduous trees lose their leaves and draw all their energy inwards. Their sap is drawn into the tree’s heart and roots. They know not to stretch too far, grow too much, or live beyond thei … READ MORE →

Top Tips to Overcome Challenges for New Mums

HealthPost 07-08-2018 16:17:41

Becoming a parent is a big deal. Becoming a mum is even bigger. After 9 months of carrying a baby, you are now responsible for a small, helpless baby that relies on you for nourishment. The reality of … READ MORE →

Getting Ready For Baby!

HealthPost 05-08-2018 09:42:55

Pregnancy is an exciting, life changing and often scary time for most parents. With so much going on inside of you, (even more than the little one(s) growing) your focus shifts to the health and well- … READ MORE →

Teething – Natural Remedies for Relief

HealthPost 04-08-2018 09:23:00

When children come down with their first fever and show signs of irritability the reason will soon emerge – with the arrival of their first tooth! It must travel a long way through the jaw and may tak … READ MORE →