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The manuka approach to treating cracked heels
Cracked heels are more than a beauty problem. They can be painful and there’s a risk of bacteria entering the body through the cracks. Anyone can get cracked heels, which are sometimes called heel fissures. Cracks can form as a result of dry skin, atopic dermatitis...
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How manuka oil is harvested
Manuka oil is miraculous. The Maori knew it, and used it for almost everything that ailed them. When Captain Cook and the first settlers arrived, Maori healers shared their wisdom and manuka oil became the ‘go to’ treatment for all sorts of scrapes and sores. Now...
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Six essential oils you need for better health
Essential oils are becoming an accepted alternative health product to have in your home and first aid kit. They offer a wide range of benefits, from preventing and treating infections to deterring flies and helping you sleep. You can add a dash of holistic health to...
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How ultraviolet makes NZ plants ultra-valuable
Compared to other temperate growing areas in the world, New Zealand has very high levels of ultraviolet light, especially in summer. Plants defend themselves against these higher levels of UV by producing more polyphenols, substances that have antimicrobial and...
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Want long, beautiful nails? Here’s how to get them, the natural way
To create long, strong, healthy nails, you need to look after your hands. Nails grow from an area called the matrix at the root of the nail. It constantly regenerates cells, packing the old cells together to form the nail. The cuticle protects the nail bed, keeping...
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Make your own luxe natural moisturiser to care for sensitive skin
There are a number of reasons why you might want to stop using commercial moisturisers and cleansers. The ‘no poo’ method aims to use naturally-available alternatives to avoid exposure to chemicals commonly found in commercial shampoos and conditioners. If you suffer...
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Natural ways to repel mosquitoes, without the use of strong toxic chemicals
For centuries, indigenous groups have used plant-based methods of deterring mosquitoes. The Māori used manuka, Indians used neem leaves and Chinese traditional medicine espouses the use of lemon eucalyptus. All these plants have naturally-occurring chemicals to...
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Five amazing reasons to love turmeric oil
Turmeric has been used in India as a cure for almost everything since 2000 BC. In the South of India, the Vedic culture used it in cooking, religious ceremonies and for a variety of stomach and skin complaints. Known scientifically as curcuma longa, turmeric is a...
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Worried about the safety of commercial deodorants? Thought about manuka oil?
Manuka oil has a variety of incredible qualities, but it has one that isn’t as well-known as others. It’s an excellent natural deodorant. What causes body odour? Body odour is the naturally-occurring smell when acid in your sweat is broken down by bacteria that live...
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