Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Summer may be winding down, but doesn’t mean the sunshine has to disappear from your plate! This tropical smoothie bowl blends mango, pineapple, and banana with creamy coconut and a zing of lime for a taste of paradise.

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Alternative Paths to Weight Loss

Why is weight loss harder for some than others? For some, it’s as simple as “eat less, move more.” But for others it can be a huge challenge. Factors like hormones, stress, and sleep make it much harder, so if you’ve tried everything without success, it might be time to look for another way.

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A Nutritionist's Guide to Curbing Your Cravings

We’ve all been there—cravings hit, and nothing else will do! While indulging is totally normal, unchecked cravings can lead to unhealthy habits. Understanding cravings helps us manage them in a healthier way—without total deprivation. Renee Naturally shows us how.

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A Focus on Kids Oral Health

Did you know that over half of kids under five in Aotearoa have tooth decay? It’s the most common childhood disease, and severe cases are even leading to hospitalisation. Tracey Sullivan takes a closer look at oral health for tamariki and shares her tips.

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HPV Vaccination

Vaccination before becoming sexually active is the best way to prevent HPV infection and protect people from developing cervical, vaginal, oral, anal and vulvar cancers later in life. It's funded for girls and boys between 9 and 26 years of age.

Exercise for the Ages

We all know exerciseis good for us, and why, but how many of us know how to exercise for our age and..

A Focus on Kids Oral Health

Children’s dental health in Aotearoa New Zealand is considered poor. Alarmingly, over half of kids..

Helping Kids Breathe Easy: Asthma Tips For Parents

Managing asthma in children can be challenging, but with the right strategies and support, parents c..

Find the right Blistex for your lips

Through our lips, we say or first words and we experience our first kiss, but lips are sensitive and..

Why Stress May Limit Us & What To Do About It

Stress is a natural response designed to help us survive, but when it lingers too long, it can drain our energy, cloud our creativity, and even dull our sense of humour. Your body is always sending signals, and when you start paying attention, you can take back control

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Hearing Loss – is it an inevitable part of aging?

Or should we be doing more to protect our hearing from an earlier age? Discover what can cause damage to our hearing and ways to prevent it.

Around the clock relief for cold and flu symptoms

With winter season upon us, many of us are reaching for tissues and pain relief as cold and flu seas..

Exercise for the Ages

We all know exerciseis good for us, and why, but how many of us know how to exercise for our age and..

Sciatica and Back Pain

Not surprisingly, sciatica and other types of back pain flare-up most often in the summer when peopl..

How To Maintain A Healthy Heart

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in NZ. There is much we can all do to improve this st..

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Oral Health & How it Can Affect the Body

The connection between good oral health and the health of the rest of our body is fascinating. For so long, the medical community has looked at parts of the body in isolation, treating symptoms that appear in one area only, without digging deeper to see what is going on in the rest of the body.

Repair, moisturise and protect your hands & feet

Your hands and feet go through a lot on a daily basis. That’s why it’s important to take good ca..

PCOS Explained: Signs, Causes, and How to Manage It

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can happen at any age after puberty, but most women don't find ou..

Exercise for the Ages

We all know exerciseis good for us, and why, but how many of us know how to exercise for our age and..

Ultra Lip Protection Against Summer Sun

Did you know your lips can burn just like your skin? This is why it's important to help protect them..

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Health Experts

Read insightful articles from our health experts to enhance our shared mission of promoting better health and well-being.

Renée Naturally

Qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist & Western Medical Herbalist

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Tracey Sullivan

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Meditation Teacher & Yogi

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Why Do I Have To Wait For My Medicines?

It’s not uncommon for pharmacists to be asked, “Why can’t you just put the sticker on and give it to me?” by patients who aren’t keen on waiting while their medicines are dispensed.

Repair, moisturise and protect your hands & feet

Your hands and feet go through a lot on a daily basis. That’s why it’s important to take good ca..

Around the clock relief for cold and flu symptoms

With winter season upon us, many of us are reaching for tissues and pain relief as cold and flu seas..