Wellness Blog

HealthPost 23-06-2014 16:18:15

Cod liver oil is one of the most well-known home health remedies and a staple of the ‘cure-all' cabinet, although its taste and smell can be hard to get used to initially. While it’s notorious for bei … READ MORE →

Collagen and Vitamin C – a Vital Combination

HealthPost 17-04-2014 13:35:34

Vitality, strength, flexibility and structural integrity are all signs of a well-functioning body. Two nutrients we depend on to experience these things are collagen and vitamin C. Our bodies can m … READ MORE →

Let the Gut Bacteria In: Probiotics for a Healthy Life

HealthPost 27-02-2014 12:39:41

Our intestines get colonised with microorganisms straight after birth. From then on we live in a biologically significant, symbiotic relationship with these. This means that we bot … READ MORE →

Treating Head Lice and Nits: We’re all in it together!

HealthPost 24-02-2014 10:55:21

First off, let’s dispel a few common myths – contrary to popular belief, head lice are not carriers of any known infectious diseases. They can infect anyone, at any age and are more of a nuisanc … READ MORE →

Citicoline – The Brain Nutrient

HealthPost 10-02-2014 14:31:03

These days we have nutrients for our hearts, liver, joints and hormones. However, whilst we are vigilantly maintaining our body to keep mobile into our old age, many people are concerned about k … READ MORE →

The miracle of the skins lipid layer!

HealthPost 04-02-2014 14:01:57

The skin is a miraculous organ. The largest in the body, it has a range of actions with the most important of these being to provide a protective barrier between the body and menaces of the outside … READ MORE →

The best of the B’s: Why you need B vitamins

HealthPost 04-02-2014 09:57:18

When you look after your body from the inside out, the effects can be seen in everything from your skin and hair to your general level of vitality, energy and fitness. Thinking about what you put into … READ MORE →

Understanding impotence: The causes, effects and treatments of erectile dysfunction

HealthPost 09-12-2013 12:50:33

Erectile dysfunction or impotence is a sexual health issue that affects many men, particularly as they get older.Aside from the physical effects of impotence, experiencing persistent erectile dysfunct … READ MORE →

A – Z of Natural Health & Beauty

HealthPost 21-11-2013 11:01:30

If you found our A – Z of Natural Health & Beauty infographic helpful, please share it with your network (the embed code is below).HealthPost stock a huge range of Natural Health & Beauty product … READ MORE →

What Hair Type Do I Have?

HealthPost 18-10-2013 11:35:02

Hair has two functions – one is how it protects us and the other is how it makes us look and feel.Hair is a coat for our scalp providing a protective barrier for insulation against heat and coldness.& … READ MORE →

Prenatal Vitamins & Supplements

Chantelle Meikle 08-10-2013 14:29:05

When someone in Aotearoa finds out they're pregnant, one of the first things they do is head to their doctor or midwife to get a prescription for Folic Acid and more recently Iodine. Rese … READ MORE →

Probiotics – Assisting with bloating, flatulence & poor digestion

HealthPost 20-09-2013 16:50:07

Beat the digestive blues with probioticsDealing with digestive issues isn't pretty, and this can be a very uncomfortable health issue to cope with. However, problems with bloating, flatulence and othe … READ MORE →