An Update from Jo

Hard to comprehend its November already! For those with older teens school is winding up for the year and exams start next week. Chat with us instore if your teens need support coping with stress, anxiety and fatigue around exam time. For those who have been patiently waiting for Gratitude Diaries, they have just arrived instore. This year they also have Astro Diaries, Calendars and Intention Cards which are all gorgeous!

We mentioned last month that we have another workshop on this Saturday the 4th November. This is a repeat of the workshop we did in September and there are only 3 spaces left. "Tapping into Colour" will cover the intuitive tapping process in a different format and go over the homeopathic gemstone chakra elixir and colour remedy info again for those who missed it last time. You can reply to this email to book for this. Gilly will also be in store on Thursday 9th and 23rd of November offering Intuitive Illumination sessions. This is a mix of the Intuitive Tapping process, gemstone chakra elixirs, intuition, and oracle cards to help you receive the clarity and lightness you require. 30 minute sessions are $77, or one hour sessions $135. You can book directly with Gilly gillygodward@outlook.co.nz or to read more about Gilly see www.gillygodward.com

We have covered a lot of Homeobotanicals since we got them in last year, but still have more to cover. This months blends are not so often requested over the counter and often used in conjunction with other products. As with all homeobotanicals they can be blended with others in the range and taken alongside most medications and supplements. More information is available instore and you can also book an appointment with Jo if you need more time than the free 15 minute chat we offer.

Homeobotanical F (female formula): Indications: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopausal hot flushes, vaginal dryness and leucorrhoea. Delayed, suppressed, irregular, and/or erratic menstrual patterns. Emotional sensitivity around menses and can be used to restore balance after prolonged hormonal treatment (eg the oral contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy). 

Homeobotanical 2 (Glandular): This blend supports the entire glandular system by acting as a nourishing and restoring drainage formula. Indications: Adrenal imbalances, glandular fever, female infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual syndrome, thyroid disorders.

Homeobotanical #12 (Marina) - this blend is just 2 of the herbs in the glandular formula so used for similar conditions when Glandular is not the best fit for the person.

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• Buy one get one FREE on Speick SPF30 and SPF50 Sunscreen
• Spend $50 or more on Living Nature and get a FREE Active Brightening Serum 50ml (valued at $49)
• Spend $50 or more on Tints of Nature Hair Colour and get a FREE 2-piece set containing a Hydrate Shampoo 70ml and Hydrate Conditioner 70ml
• Buy any 2 x 200ml Elixirs from the Oku range and receive a FREE tube of Oku Protect 15 Tea Bags valued at $18.50
• Buy a product from the Harker Herbals Immune Range and get a FREE Chest Relief Day or Chest Relief Night 
• Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Range all products 10% off
• 15% off Selected Weleda products for Pain, Sports and Skin Problems
• Tints of Nature Hair Colours (including Bold Colours) all 20% off (not available in conjunction with the free 2 piece set)
• Solgar L-Lysine 50 tabs was $26.90 now $19.90
• Solgar Rhodiola Root Extract 60 caps was $64.90 now $49.90
• Solgar Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM 60 caps was $67.90 now $52.90
• Solgar Ashwagandha $45.90 now $37.90
• Harney Decaf Earl Loose Leaf Tea 115g - 20% off now $22
• Kiwi Herb Stress Arrest 100ml Liquid - was $32.90 now $26.30

All of the above specials and offers are only valid while stocks last.

• Pure Sports Nutrition - Whey Protein in Vanilla, Chocolate and Salted Caramel - available in 30g, 500g and 1kg
• Pure Electrolyte 80 Capsules
• My Sunshine Sunscreen Tinted Matte SPF30 60ml
• Pukka Tumeric Active Tea 20 bags
• Burts Bees After Sun Soother and Strawberry Lemonade Moisturising Lipbalm
• Wild Kiwi Hearts Magnesium and Kawakawa Cream with added Capsicum 150g
• Kiss the Earth Blue Lotus Flowers 20g
• Kiss the Earth Meditation Oil 10ml
• Kiss the Earth Celestial Face Oil 50ml
• Yasmin Boland - Moonology Oracle Cards, Manifestation Oracle Cards and her new Messenger Oracle Cards
• Colette Baron-Reid - Dream Weaver Oracle Cards
• Diana Cooper - Archangel Oracle Cards 
• Rebecca Campbell - Work Your Light Oracle Cards
• She Universe Christmas Range - Drunkn Droplets, Whiskey Fruitcake, Christmas Pearls and individual mini chocolate santas

Note: New products will be added to our website as soon as we can. If you want to purchase these online before we get a chance to do this, please call us to order over the phone instead.

First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® is a range of flower essences made from the unique native flora of New Zealand, Aotearoa, made specifically for the world in which we live today. 

A powerful yet gentle means of transformation, these essences are made using a proprietary process and are emotional and spiritual vibrational remedies to support holistic wellbeing.  The remedies can complement other natural therapies or used as a standalone solution to restore balance and harmony.  

Founder & Creator Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber: 

 “In 1975 I also began working with the Bach flower remedies. Dr Bach’s 38 flower remedies were made in 1930s with plants and flowers from the English countryside. These flower remedies were made to address specific negative emotional and mental attitudes that Dr Bach understood were the underlying cause of all dis-ease. 

In my work with New Zealand native plants, it soon became evident to me that certain New Zealand native flowers had a similar individual healing vibration, healing energetic resonance or vibrational signature to some of the individual English plants. 

I was equally aware that the New Zealand native plants had a stronger, more powerful holistic healing vibration and were much more multi-faceted in their holistic healing capacity.”  

First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® are at the cutting edge in flower essence research, development and training worldwide. At this stage we are just stocking a selection of the First Light Natural Health Blends.

We currently have in stock

Anxi Ease, Birth Support, Calm Kids, Confident Kids, De-Stress, Grief Support and Inner Stability Support. All available in a 20ml spray bottle for $27.90

Other First Light Natural Health Blends are available on request.

This month we have to giveaway a KiwiHerb Children's Immune Drops and De-Stuff for Kids together with a cute penguin backpack from The Good Vitamin Company.

KiwiHerb Children's Immune Drops Children's Immune Drops 

This herbal immune support is a blend of Elderberry, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine and Wellmune®, a scientifically researched nutrient, formulated to be taken daily to prevent your child from succumbing to common seasonal ailments.  

KiwiHerb Organic De-Stuff for Kids 

BioGro certified organic; ear, nasal and sinus support. The natural herbal ingredients, organic Elderflower, Ribwort and Echinacea root, work to support clear airways and helps loosen mucus to support easy breathing in children. Echinacea also provides systemic immune support. 

Many salts contain anti-caking agents and even dextrose (sugar). Others have been heat-processed and stripped of their natural trace minerals. The best salt is an unrefined salt–one that has not been processed and still has its entire mineral content. Because of the additives and lack of trace minerals, most salts are not good for you. (1)  

Differences & Similarities between

Redmond Real Salt, and Celtic or Himalayan Salt

The major similarities are that all three are unrefined and do not have additives."Unrefined" means the salt has not been stripped of naturally occurring trace minerals that are important for good health and make the salt taste great.  "No additives" is self-explanatory – these salts do not have fillers, anti-caking agents, or other human-made additions. 

The tastes are similar, with subtle differences.  All three taste better than refined table salt. In a taste comparison, Real salt is a bit sweeter, while Himalayan is a little more earthy.  Celtic is a "wet" salt that gives it a unique texture and briny flavour that is quite tasty. (4)

CELTIC SALT has 84 minerals but has 3 different Magnesium's and magnesium is what we call the "King of the Minerals". It has over 300 uses in the body. Magnesium helps the cells in the body to be hydrated, by acting as a pump to the cell. It helps water go into the cell and flush out chemicals and toxins out. When we just drink water without salt, you may find that you are rushing to find a bathroom and many people don't drink enough water because of the inconvenience. Celtic Salt has high amounts of magnesium, and it helps the water to go into the cell and you spend less time going to the bathroom. Celtic Salt is a wetter salt, because of the magnesium (Magnesium is a hungry water molecule). (2)  It contains more magnesium, potassium and calcium than other salts (and more other beneficial minerals!) and lower amounts of chloride and sodium.  (3) 

Celtic Salt is a great salt harvested from the current ocean in France. They do a terrific job with their salt, harvesting it by hand from clay-lined pools and leave it unprocessed so it contains those important trace minerals. The clay pools and the salt's trace minerals give Celtic salt its gray colour. It's a very wet salt, which makes for some amazing texture and flavour combinations. (4) 

Sea water has 92 minerals and trace elements.  Sea water has the same components as body salts. ~ Naturopath/Nutritionist ~ Barbara O'Neill (2) 

REDMOND REAL SALT is an all-natural, unrefined sea salt harvested from an ancient ocean that deposited its sea salt millions of years before humans began polluting our oceans. It contains 60+ naturally occurring trace minerals, and it’s never processed or chemically treated. 

Real Salt is mined in Redmond, in Central Utah, from the remnants of an ancient inland sea. Salt settled to the bottom of the Sundance Sea in the Jurassic Period of the Mesozoic Era, roughly 200 to 145 million years ago. Trapped under 5,000 feet of volcanic ash and bentonite clay, it stayed pristine for aeons. The walls, ceiling, even the ground. Nothing but salt. The deepest part of the salt mine is about 900 feet underground. It’s full of natural minerals that make it healthy, delicious, and has a pink or red hue. 

A note on salt for preserving - salt itself is known to slow or prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria during the fermenting process. The article below expresses concerns that fungi and molds may proliferate in preserved products. To be safe, it may be advisable to use mined salt like Redmond Real salt when preserving. To see full article see the link -  https://eatbeautiful.net/why-choose-celtic-sea-salt-over-himalayan/  and also see Redmonds website. 

HIMALAYAN SALT has 84 minerals and is still a good salt but it has less Magnesium. Himalayan salt, also called rock salt, is mined. It’s been compressed for millennia or longer. Understandably, one reason many people think Himalayan salt is superior is that it’s old, so it must be less contaminated. But the fact that it’s a rock salt and cannot be easily assimilated overshadows that truth.  Making sole (pronounced so’-lay) with Himalayan salt helps to some extent because the overnight soaking of the salt in water allows the salt to become digestible again. (3)   (how to make sole: https://wellnessmama.com/health/make-sole/) 

Reference Credits: 

1     https://healthfirstnetwork.ca/blog/what-is-the-healthiest-kind-of-salt/ 

2      nourish for health: https://www.facebook.com/687190604734169/posts/water-salt-and-the-benefitswaterour-body-requires-at-least-two-to-three-litres-o/786441824809046/) 

3     https://eatbeautiful.net/why-choose-celtic-sea-salt-over-himalayan/ 

4    https://redmond.life/blogs/live-your-journey/the-difference-between-redmond-real-salt-celtic-and-himalayan-salt   

Strawberry Asparagus Salad 

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes  Servings:  4 people 

Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com 

Instructions 

Trim about 2 inches off the woody bottoms of the asparagus. Cut rest of asparagus stalks into 1 inch pieces. Toss into salted boiling water and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until asparagus is cool. Pat dry and set aside. 

Quarter strawberries, slice onions, and remove the long stems from the spinach and arugula. 

Toss all of the salad ingredients together in a large serving bowl. 

Balsamic Dressing: 

Whisk all dressing ingredients together until honey is fully incorporated. Drizzle over salad. Lightly toss and serve.