Healing and cleansing the body takes a lot of work. It requires time, dedication, and sacrifice. Most of us didn’t grow up eating fresh, raw, organic fruits and veggies, or taking herbal supplements, which are key in detoxification. So, this way of life can present some serious learning curves! One of the biggest hurdles for […]
Bloating. Cramps. Irritability. Food cravings. Fatigue. Breast tenderness. These are just a few of the symptoms that millions of women face each month, around the time of their periods. But just because something is common, it doesn’t mean it’s normal! You shouldn’t have to deal with severe pain or disruption of your life because of […]
Detoxing isn’t for the faint of heart. But it’s not always because of the common physical side effects like fatigue, headaches, or skin breakouts. While these things do happen to a lot of us, and can be quite uncomfortable, there is so much more to detox than the physiological changes it brings. Most people report […]
Coming from New Zealand, I am well aware of how bad sulphur smells. The City of Rotorua is sometimes nicknamed ‘Sulphur City’ because of the numerous hot pools that emit hydrogen sulphide and gives the city an overwhelming odour of rotten eggs. I’ve even heard people rename it ‘Rotten-rua’! Clearly we are naturally disgusted by […]
Ladies, this blog post is for you! Hormonal imbalances are one of the most common health struggles that we hear about. With so many of us having spent years on synthetic hormones and consuming dairy products, it’s small wonder that this is an issue for many. In this blog post we’ll cover the major hormones […]
Fasting can be a fraught topic in the health and wellness industry. It is often confused with dieting and starvation, but it is neither. Many health practitioners are wary of recommending it due to the stigma of advising someone to eat less. However, that doesn’t change the fact that fasting has a lot of health […]
Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused? You are not alone. Here at Our Botanicals, we know that the golden key to health is detoxification. We’ve helped hundreds of clients over the years, and understand that starting out on your detox journey can be tricky. There’s a ton of new information, lots of opinions and so […]
For those of us with horses, we know that these beautiful animals can experience a host of health issues; colic, sweat itch, laminitis, IR, the common horse cold and even a recurring cough. Treating these common illnesses in horses can be costly and ineffective in promoting true healing. Detox in Horses We know that detoxification […]
In our last blog post, we briefly looked at the benefits of the reishi mushroom as it plays a starring role in Mushroom Immunity. Let’s look further into the legacy and potency of this formidable fungi. Historical significance: Reishi has a long history in China, Japan and other Asian countries. We know it by it’s […]
Let’s face it, getting up early in the morning can be tough! If you usually reach for a caffeine hit, then consider swapping out your coffee for a much healthier, yet equally energizing alternative. Don’t be put off by the idea of swapping out coffee beans for mushrooms, Mushroom Immunity tastes like a freshly brewed cocoa-vanilla coffee! […]