Andrographis - King of Bitters
Andrographis paniculata, also known as Kalmegh which means ‘King of bitters’ has been effectively used in traditional Asian medicines for centuries. The herb is native to India and Sri Lanka and is widely cultivated in southern Asia. As a traditional Ayurvedic (Indian)....read more

Capsicum
You are most likely familiar with this herb as a red powder that sits in your kitchen spice rack - cayenne pepper. Cayenee, also known as Capsicum, derives it's name from the Greek ' to bite' in reference to the hot pungent or biting....read more

Chill Out with Rhodiola Relax
Whether it’s pressure to meet work deadlines, cramming for exams or just trying to accommodate all the demands of your day, stress is almost unavoidable in modern day life. In small doses, stress can actually be beneficial to drive us to perform. However, when....read more

Constipation
Constipation When it comes to going to the toilet, definitions of ‘normal’ differ widely, and having a bowel movement anywhere from several times a day to several times a week is considered within the normal range. From the point of view....read more

Dandelion Root
Who could forget the excitement as a child of blowing the fluffy white plume off the top of a dandelion clock whilst making a wish. The seeds with their tiny parachutes would float off in the breeze and fly to....read more

Herbs for Breastfeeding
As parents, we strive to always make the best choices for our baby’s health and the issue of breastfeeding is one of the first we face as new parents. The benefits of breast milk for baby are well publicised these days and Australians....read more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the large intestine which is characterised bydigestive symptoms such as abdominal discomfort and altered intestinal motility. A diagnosis for IBS is based on the symptoms being present for at least 12 weeks of the....read more

Liquid Chlorophyll
Green plants possess a very special ability to harness the suns energy and manufacture their own food and nutrients. This process is called photosynthesis and involves a complex series of....read more

Liver Conditions
The liver is one of the body’s most hard working organs, constantly required to assist with the many hundreds of metabolic processes our body’s undergo in order to function efficiently. When healthy, the liver functions as a powerhouse for the digestion, metabolism....read more

Men's Energy
Men – Is the Daily Grind Getting You Down? Looking for information about men and energy, it’s easy to find terms like ‘warrior’, ‘leader’, ‘king’ and ‘power’. It’s certainly an inspiring call to the masculine idea of strong,....read more

Miracell
Many of us are afflicted with dry, rough and scaly skin conditions or stretch marks and scarring, that we want to treat. If you are concerned about what you put on your skin and the cocktail of chemicals some products contain, it makes....read more

Nature's Sunshine Products - 30 Years in Australia
This year marks our 30th anniversary in Australia and our 39th anniversary for Nature’s Sunshine Products Inc (USA). I hope you join us in having a wonderful year using products which simply …”improve quality of life”. In 1980 the border between New Zealand and....read more

Pepsin - An Important Digestive Enzyme
 After the common cold, digestive disorders are the second most common reason for seeing a doctor. Poor digestion can have an impact on the entire health of our body and can lead to various symptoms and illnesses. Symptoms of poor digestion can include bloating, flatulence, belching, abdominal pain, heartburn, bad....read more

Product Highlight - December
Nature’s Sunshine Asparagus 1g Asparagus, commonly known as Shatavari, has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic Medicine as the main rejuvenating tonic herb and aphrodisiac for females. Traditionally used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine....read more

Raspberry Leaf in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Nature has provided us with some herbal help for pregnancy and the process of childbirth. Raspberry leaf has traditionally been taken by pregnant women in the third trimester to assist with and facilitate an efficient labour and birth. Herbalists refer to the herb as....read more

Rural Women Higher Users of Complementary & Alternative Practitioners
A recent research paper published in January this year, by researchers at the Universities of Queensland & Newcastle  has identified women in rural and remote areas as higher users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners than their urban counterparts. The study defined CAM....read more

Silver Could Be the Answer to the Common Cold
Promising new research on the use of silver has emerged which may provide a potential cure for the common cold.    The discovery was made by a team at the University of Ghent in Belgium. Professor Willy Verstraete, a microbiologist, discovered a method of attaching nanoparticles....read more

Sports Support
Sports Support Participating in a sport or undertaking an exercise regime requires the body to be correctly fuelled up with nutrients and energy in order to meet the increased demands that the physical activity brings. Maintaining a balanced diet with....read more

Spring Clean Your Skin
It may surprise you to know that the skin is the largest organ of the body, both in weight and surface area. As a structural barrier designed to separate our body from the outside world, it is our first line of defence against potentially....read more

The Energetics of Herbs According to Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda is a traditional medicine system that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. It is probably one of the world’s oldest system of natural medicine, and is still used by an estimated 80% of the Indian population today. When translated, Ayurveda....read more

The Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is an often overlooked but crucial component of our immune system. It comprises of a network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes (also referred to as glands) that transport fluid, fats, proteins and white blood cells called lymphocytes to the bloodstream....read more

Turmeric - Old Wisdom for a New Age
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Varicose Veins
Do you have unsightly, large, knotty, twisted veins that sit just under the skin of your once smooth legs. Should  you cover them up? Does that make up for the loss of wearing shorts or swimmers without fear or embarrassment? Varicose veins....read more

When Purity and Simplicity Matters!
As parents we strive to play a proactive role in looking after our children’s health however it can be an overwhelming task trying to keep up with the mass of information that comes our way in the form of internet sites, magazines....read more