Raspberry ketone is an aromatic component present in raspberries, responsible for their delicious sweet smell. The same compound is found in other fruits and can also be produced synthetical… Read More

Magnesium has been receiving a lot of attention in the New Zealand media just recently. Following the airing of TV One’s show, Is modern medicine killing you?  we have had so many… Read More

All of us have wondered at some point what we should be doing with our supplements. Recently Dr Oz has produced a list of what he feels to be the most important supplements – so to hel… Read More

Everyone has questions about their health and about natural health products. So this month we thought we would take a look at a number of questions that our shop customers commonly ask us. R… Read More

Organic Surge has been making headlines and winning awards in the UK for its beautiful, and natural skincare range for all skin types. But there is more to Organic Surge than just another n… Read More

We all know that bees make honey, but how many of us know just what is involved in this process? And what is this 'UMF' that everyone talks about?  This month we mine the depths of this… Read More

There has been a lot of buzz lately about the benefits of drinking coconut water. So what is all the fuss about? In this month’s blog we take a look at what coconut water is and what… Read More

Maca Powder Benefits  Maca powder (Lepidium peruvianum chacon) is a herb that is native to Peru. It has traditionally been used to increase stamina, energy and sexual function –… Read More

Ivingia gobonensis, commonly known as African mango or bush mango is a tree that is native to the rainforests of Western Africa.  The fruit, bark and seeds of the African mango have bee… Read More

  Honey is an ancient food, appearing in Indian and Egyptian writings as early as  2100BC.   Cave paintings in Spain from 7000BC show the earliest record of beekeeping… Read More

New research suggests that women are not getting the nutrients they need and their health could be compromised. A new review of the nutritional status of women in the UK has found that women… Read More

There are 206 bones in the adult human skeleton. Bones support the body and joints are the places where two bones meet. All bones, form a joint with another bone, most joints are designed to… Read More

New research adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that tart cherries may have anti-inflammatory benefits.   The study, conducted by researchers in Michigan, found that a&nb&hell…Read More

The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Perhaps you have already heard the news about the many uses for apple cider vinegar, especially the different "household" uses. However, it is really m… Read More

Top 5 Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits Apple cider vinegar has been enjoying a recent surge in popularity. Most people have heard that it is good for you, but many of us aren’t… Read More