We all know the healing powers of sleep. We know how important it is to get adequate rest. We know the value of deep sleep, to recharge the brain and detoxify the body. But somehow, that hasn’t made it easier to get those precious zzzs! Collectively, we are facing an epidemic of sleep loss. Insomnia […]
Stress. We’ve all experienced it at some point. And many of us live with it on a daily basis. Stress, and its cousin, anxiety, affect millions of people and are linked with increased risks for diseases like heart disease and cancer. They’re also linked with reducing sleep quality, stunting cognitive ability, and lowering immunity. Arguably, […]
With the corona-virus outbreak wreaking havoc around the world, this is a really stressful time. Here at Our Botanicals, we feel one of the best ways we can support you and your loved ones during this pandemic, is by sharing what we know about boosting your immune system naturally. First we’ll cover the top immunity […]
We are so excited to unveil the brand new Our Healing Tea! This tea is an essential formula on your journey of health and healing. Here in the Our Botanicals office we drink it by the gallon every day. Over the years we have discovered a few tricks to making our tea so that is really strong, lasts […]
Our bodies are incredibly sophisticated machines. We are able to take in a huge variety of foods, liquids, and other substances, break them down, metabolize them, take what we need from them, and get rid of whatever is leftover. When our bodies are working smoothly, we are able to eliminate all the extras from what […]
In the world of detox, poo talk is commonplace. Our colons are one of the top spots for stagnation in the body, and thus, is a huge focus for many people looking to heal and cleanse. There are many ways to detoxify the bowels, including herbal formulas like the GI Broom, but when it comes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]