If I had to name the top cosmetic complaint that I hear from clients, it would be about acne. It seems like more and more people of all ages and genders are dealing with cystic acne, breakouts, and other related skin issues. But the truth is, acne is far from just a cosmetic complaint- it […]
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 […]
We’ve posted about the function and importance of detoxifying the liver and gallbladder, the stomach and bowels, the lymphatic system, and the endocrine glands. So, now it’s time to focus on the kidneys and bladder! Most people know a little about the kidneys and bladder, but a more in depth understanding of even their most […]
Detoxing the liver happens naturally when you clean up your environment and diet, but if you are looking to go the extra mile and really focus on a liver detox, this blog post is for you! Let’s first learn some basics about what functions the liver and gallbladder have, then what symptoms may be your […]
Here at Our Botanicals we are so excited to be adding Astragalus to our store as it is one of the most powerful immune-building plants on the planet! As an adaptogenic herb, Astragalus lowers the stress hormone cortisol, and fights disease at the same time. Astragalus boasts some simply incredible benefits, which is why we consider it […]
Waking up to the sounds of morning traffic on the street below, I stretched and with a heavy head, got up and walked towards my bedroom door. My blurry reflection in the mirror grew closer and edged into focus. All I could see was acne. I leaned in closer, to examine each and every lesion. […]
Hey there! I’m Hannah, I’m a New Zealander living on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. I have recently joined the team at Our Botanicals, and over the past month I’ve been posting almost daily on our Instagram account (you can check it out here). I’ll also be regularly posting here on the blog […]