In a study conducted by Schallenberg, it was found that dry extract of agnus castus fruit is an effective and well tolerated treatment for the relief of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
View full article →I have been busy formulating the new additions to the Puraty range. We have some stellar favourites coming and a surprise as well! We listened to you, our loyal tea drinkers, and asked – what do you need? What do you WANT? I hope we have come up with additions that will excite you and invoke healing.
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Turmeric has been used for thousands of years by many cultures as a medicinal herb and a traditional food in cooking, particularly in India and the Middle East. Ayurvedic medicine, particularly, has used turmeric to treat a wide range of illnesses from heartburn and gut issues to bronchitis, lung infections, headaches, diabetes, colds and cancer. It is such a fragrant spice! And it is the most beautiful bright yellow colour. It is warming, bitter, and peppery with a mild scent reminiscent of ginger. The pure forms of turmeric powder have very high concentrations of Curcumin. Which is what we want if we are using it in a medicinal sense.
View full article →Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)…the herb that promotes calm nerves and healthy sleep patterns. It can support the brain’s natural chemical balance. It also aids restfulness (Puraty.com) – Oh! But it is so much more than that!
View full article →Now is a good time to start thinking about how you can keep yourself and your family healthy this winter. When you think about wellness tips for winter the aim is to help you to keep well, and have an activated immune system which can deal with the bugs you will inevitably come into contact with so you can spend your time doing the things you enjoy instead of being sick.
By Joanna Loveys BNatMed Hbt MNZAMH
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Adrenal fatigue seems to be a prevalent and common issue facing many people. It’s a hidden condition though, because it seems to me that western medicine seems to attribute the root causes of adrenal fatigue to other conditions which present with a similar raft of symptoms. The main cause of adrenal fatigue is STRESS.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed Hbt MNZAMH
View full article →Bones are complex. Not only do they hold us up – imagine if you had no bones – they protect our inner organs, drape muscles over them to allow us a good range of movement and are connected to each other in a flowing symmetry. Importantly they are also the storage facility which holds the minerals we need to function well.
By Joanna Loveys BNatMed HbT MNZAMH
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Chloe MacDonald
Naturopathic College of New Zealand
There is a lot of research around these days to back up the fact that irritable bowel syndrome contributes to fatigue, low mood, anxiety, and sleep problems as well.
By Joanna Vinsen Loveys BNatMed HbT MNZAMH
View full article →We've just launched our Organic Teas in Wise Cicada, one of Auckland's top organic health stores. All nine variants of Puraty Organic Teas are available, waiting to jump into your shopping basket. Wise Cicada is a destination for conscious spending, where customers know what they're buying and where it comes from. Make sure you stop by Wise Cicada in Newmarket on your next shop, grab a tube of Puraty, and live the #puratylife
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