An increased risk of moderate or serious liver dysfunction is an adverse effect of statin drugs used to treat high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). This risk increases where high doses are taken, and fluvastatin and atorvastatin in particular appear to have the strongest association with hepatitis and liver failure. However liver dysfunction appears to be a rare […]
Our skin, the biggest organ of our body, protecting us from any external organism invasion as well as physical damage. Influencing the emotional, i.e. how we feel about ourselves and the physical, i.e. how we appear to ourselves & others. Our skin condition is affected by environmental factors, such as UV irradiation, wind, extremes of
Saw Palmetto or for those who love their latin Serenoa repens. A fantastic wee berry that has been shown to help with respiratory complaints especially those associated with chronic catarrh (mucous), as well as its more popularly known help with urogenital conditions i.e. cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, testicular atrophy, impotence, dysuria, , infertility, benign prostatic hyperplasia
It’s Breastfeeding Week in New Zealand & to help all of you who want to improve your breast milk flow and help maintain it, we recommend you use our ‘Breastmilk Tea’. It helps to improve and maintain your milk flow, while also improve your babies digestion of it, helping to settle digestive disturbances as well.
St John’s Wort (SJW) – Hypericum perforatum has varying actions, but is most commonly known for it’s anti-depressant actions. Being something that I’ve taken and still do, I’ve found it literally to be the sunshine herb. Helping with my S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) throughout winter, and allaying many peoples feelings of melancholy, relieving panic attacks
Triclosan – an antimicrobial chemical used commonly in soaps, toothpaste, facial cleansers, dishwashing liquid, shaving creams, mouthwash, lip glosses, mascaras, moisturizers, foundations, deodorants, acne creams, toys, sanitizing lotions and many other personal care products. A recent study evaluated the effects of triclosan in female rats and it was found to advance the age at which
Researchers led by Eric M. Matheson, MD, from the Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, looked into the anti-microbial effects of several commonly consumed plants and their extracts. They found that those who drink hot tea are half as likely to have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in their nasal passages as
A recent medical study published in “Headache”, the journal of the American Headache Society, found that Feverfew and Ginger is a safe, well tolerated, and effective first-line treatment for headaches as well as preventing more serious attacks. Lead study author Roger K. Cady MD director of the Headache Care Centre in Springfield, Missouri said that
I don’t know about you but I’ve definitely noticed that winter has made it’s grand entrance! Frosts are settling in and everything’s starting to freeze! Aargh I say – I’ve had to get the Cayenne Plus Cream out to warm the feet up and start drinking the Memory Tea to get the circulation flowing and
Due to the horrifically long time that us Cantabrians have been experiencing earthquakes I thought I have to talk to you about stress and how we can help our bodies cope with this ongoing situation: “No one can live without experiencing some degree of stress. You may think that only serious disease or intensive physical
Naturalus has been making and selling natural products here in Christchurch New Zealand since 2008. Being a Clinical Medical Herbalist, Tanya Townsend has an understanding of how natural ingredients work on the body and how to combine them to give the most benefit. Also over the years more pure essential oils have been sourced and added. To compliment that there is a great range of Ultrasonic Oil Diffusers, being one the first in NZ to have them. There are plenty of other products to check out and if you want to read some feedback it’s here :
