We’ve all had one. A loving one. A critical one. An absent one. But nonetheless, we’ve all had a mum. On this day of mothers, mothering...

Finding a practitioner that suits you is soooo important. Maybe your doctor works perfectly with you. Perhaps you have a functional...

An initial consult can last up to an hour and a half. So many questions, answers, areas to explore. I had a long chat with myself. Asked...

Eww, that word--test. It suggests a pass or a fail. It's probably best to substitute 'check' for 'test.' A thyroid 'check' can be...

Anyone else feeling shell shocked? It's been a long few years of stress, fear, uncertainty and, dare I say it, anger. Many changes have...

During the first lockdown we did a series called The Kitchen Cupboard Salon on Instagram. Well, we thought it'd be fun to resurrect a few...

We all know of them. Fear them. Avoid them. For The Nerd, they've never really been a problem. Follow the instructions. Easy peasy....

Vitamin D, there’s more to it than meets the eye! While it’s called a vitamin, it’s actually a hormone called calcitrol. An appropriate...

Here at Herb Nerd NZ we're having heaps of fun exploring ways to have top notch products with less of an environmental impact. To help...

For those of you this Mum’s day Where there are no Gifts to buy Breakfasts in bed Dinners to make, I think of you. For those of you this...

Gorgeous, isn't it? Large, lanceolate leaves covered with soft bristles that grow in an almost rosette formation. Bell shaped purple...

Ok. Bones. They move, they change with different stresses we place on them. It's shaped and reshaped over and over again. Osteoclasts eat...

Right? It's prickly, it's invasive, and it keeps coming back! Into the compost thank you very much. However, the persistent little thing...

Chlorinated water, ugh. It can make eczema, psoriasis, or rashes worse. Many clients have had severe reactions to the chlorinated water...

Well, it's extremely important for immune system. It is vital for the optimal growth and function neutrophils, NK cells, macrophages,...

Congratulations! How exciting, you have a new addition to your family. It can be a bit stressful and the pressure on a new mum can be...

Have you ever thought, “Wow, the energy of this place is amazing,” or “Ugh, I can’t stand being in this room.” How about, “Boy, that...

Argan oil. What’s not to love? It’s brilliant for your skin, face, lips, nails, and hair. Massage a few drops onto your freshly cleansed...

Titanium dioxide. Big deal, right? It's in food, supplements, paint, makeup and sunscreen. It must be safe. Well, it's not. It can cause...

Whew! What a time we've had of it. Stress, confusion. The unknown. Health issues, money issues, will there be any toilet tissue? I don't...