Depression is undoubtedly a major issue in New Zealand. Over half a million kiwis have been diagnosed with depression at one point in their lives, and one in nine adults are on prescribed anti-depressants. New Zealand also ranks NUMBER ONE in teen suicide rates amongst developed countries. How does this happen in this beautiful, free [...]
“It’s what’s on the inside that counts” they say, but sometimes we just want to look good on the outside as well. It may not be a life-threatening condition, but it can be painful, annoying, and certainly affect your self-esteem. Most of us, except for the occasional lucky sods, suffer from hormonal acne at some [...]
Have you ever felt like your New Year's resolutions slip away from your mind after several months into the year? Does this happen every single year and you feel like you aren't achieving your goals? In this article, we discuss the missing component of your New Year's resolution list... Health. If your list does not [...]
Discover what it is and how Natural Medicine can help you beat the fatigue! Is your alarm clock your worst enemy? Do you drag yourself out of bed every morning? Are you guzzling down five cups of coffee a day so that you can feel the least bit…normal? You may be suffering from adrenal fatigue! [...]
By Kohei Iguchi (BNatMed, BSc) Qualified Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Advanced Hemaview Practitioner Did you know that there are many different types of eczema, ranging from contact dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis to discoid eczema. More than often, various presentations of eczema have unique physiological processes, and may require specific treatments to bring the eczema under control. For [...]
Pure Healthcare's Kohei Iguchi asks the question... Have you heard the radio ad recommending magnesium for stress, or TV commercials with that lady from the pharmacy explaining how vitamin C helps to fight colds and flu, and even your neighbor advising you to get some fish oils for your joint pain? These days, it [...]
