Why am I tired all the time? If, like a vast portion of the adult Australian population, you’ve found yourself asking this question – whether as you drag yourself up in the morning, whilst reaching for the day’s third coffee, or when struggling through an afternoon meeting – you’ll know the frustration perpetual tiredness and… Continue Reading»

  Finding the right naturopathic doctor can be tricky. With so many people out there claiming to be experts in the field, how do you know which one will be right for you? What’s more, naturopathy is an evolving field, with new diagnostic tests and treatment methodologies emerging all the time, and practitioners can choose… Continue Reading»

  The benefits of olive oil have been well-documented – it’s rich in monounsaturated fats, which are good for heart health, and it’s filled with essential fatty acids that assist in keeping our blood pressure down. Initial studies have also shown that it may assist in preventing osteoporosis, and lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.… Continue Reading»

While eating a balanced diet, getting plenty of exercise and lots of sleep are crucial to an effective liver detox, there are also several herbal supplements you can take to supercharge your detox and safely restore your liver to optimum health. The liver performs many important metabolic functions that keep you feeling healthy.  Among its… Continue Reading»

A common question we get asked is, ‘why are herbal extracts preferable to tablets or capsules?’ Aside from being more convenient to consume, liquid extracts are preferred by herbalists and  aturopaths for several key reasons: they are more potent; they can be digested by the body at a much faster rate; they have as longer… Continue Reading»

We have worked with Australian farmers for many years to support locally grown produce. Clearly the best example of this is our partnership with Ronald, Marleen and Emma van de Winckel at Marleen Herbs Tasmania. We now offer 110 Fresh Plant Tinctures, all organically grown on this stunning farm in Barrington, Tasmania. These tinctures are… Continue Reading»

Australian herbalists have long used traditional herbal extracts, and for good reason – for many years, there was nothing else readily available on a commercial scale. In Europe on the other hand, fresh plant tinctures have been widely available to herbalists for many years, and are used with enthusiasm. What’s the difference between the two?… Continue Reading»

When shopping for cosmetics and personal care products, it’s common to see many brands touting their goods as ‘100% natural and organic’. A lot of the time, we don’t check the ingredient list to see if these claims are true. And even if we did, we probably wouldn’t even know what we were looking at!… Continue Reading»

For thousands of years, herbalists have been using some form of alcohol to extract the powerful and healing properties of plants to create tinctures. But why do we continue to use alcohol, especially when we’re constantly being told to restrict our alcohol consumption? Is it bad for our health, and is it even safe to… Continue Reading»