Holy Guacamole!
Avocado gets a lot of attention for being the rich kid. They say we have to give up the guacamole [...]
Kūki ‘Āirani
This week has been a celebration of the Cook Islands language – Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani. Yes, the indigenous [...]
Sprouting for Health and Economy
The news has recently highlighted an increase in price for fruits and vegetables, which is generally consistent with seasonal fluctuations, [...]
Epsom Salt Bath – Your Relaxing Supplement
When was the last time you had a bath? What about an Epsom salt bath? Epsom salt is not the [...]
How to become a Naturopath
There is much more to becoming a Naturopath than just “do this course”. (Although if you are looking for a [...]
How to be Happy – Part 3
Can Relationships Really Make Us Happy? When we feel love and kindness toward others it not only makes others feel [...]
How to be Happy – Part 2
CAN MONEY BUY HAPPINESS? There’s no denying money is important to happiness. Ask anyone who doesn’t have it. People living [...]
How to be Happy – Part 1
IN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS – TAPPING INTO YOUR INNER WISDOM There are more than 7.5 billion people on the planet [...]
Pip’s Christmas Cheese Log
Ingredients: 200g Cream Cheese 1/2 Cup Chopped Dried Cranberries 3/4 Cup Chopped Pistachios Method: Step 1 Mix the cream cheese, [...]
Nourishing Winter Lips
Our lips, along with our eyes and nose feature prominently on our face to provide a medley of helpful functions. [...]
Update on NMHNZ membership
UPDATE: 06 October 2020 Last night at NMHNZ committee meeting it was decided to extend provision for NCNZ students to [...]
Inspiration of the Breathing Variety
Inspiration is what starts life, just like the final expiration ends life. Both, if done as Mother Nature intended, a [...]
Celebrating 40 Years of Natural Health
The Naturopathic College of New Zealand has been changing lives through natural health since 1979, and on 14 June 2019 [...]
Free Naturopathy or Nutrition Consultation
Sign up for a free nutritional or naturopathic consultation with our Diploma students at the Naturopathic College of New Zealand. [...]
Rum and Raisin Truffles
Rum and Raisin Truffles made by Maxine Steele (Tutor) Ingredients: 1/2 cup Raisins 2 tablespoons of Dark Rum [...]
Maggies Chicken Liver Pate
DF / GF / SF / makes two small serving bowls of Chicken Liver Pate Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil [...]
Drinks and Tips for Dry July
Dry July is a great opportunity to assess your alcohol intake and what effect it is having on your wellbeing. [...]
Winter Warmer Drink
Masala Chai Now that winter is well and truly here and our incredible Kiwi summer is a distant memory it [...]
Matcha Latte
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon organic Matcha powder 1 cup warmed milk 1/2 teaspoon honey Method: Step 1 Gently warm the milk [...]
Miso Soup with Sea Vegetables and Spring Onion
Ingredients: 1 large teaspoon of miso (organic or unpasteurised is best) Chopped spring onion to taste Large pinch of dried [...]
Alcohol Free Plum Toddy
Ingredients: 1 cup liquid from tinned Black Doris Plums 1.5 cups of water Juice of 1 lemon 5-10 slices of [...]
Membership to the Natural Health Practitioners NZ (NHPNZ)
We are excited to announce that the Natural Health Practitioners of New Zealand (NHPNZ) are offering discounted memberships to both [...]
Seed Crackers
Ingredients: 200g sunflower seeds 60g flaxseeds (also known as linseeds) 100g sesame seeds 30g grated cheese – (you can leave [...]
Gluten Free Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups rice flour 1/2 cup potato starch 1/2 cup tapioca flour 21/2 teaspoons xanthan gum 11/2 teaspoons salt [...]
Junk Free Alternatives
Before we explore junk food alternatives, let us define what we mean by junk food. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, [...]
Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 large clove garlic ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups grated zucchini, unpeeled ¼ cup grated chees ½ [...]
Gluten Free Flour Blend
The below blend that tutor Maxine shared with us can be used for many recipes including a lot of the [...]
Tea and Chocolate for Stress
Ask any student how they are feeling especially when assessments are due, exams are looming, or there is simply lots [...]
Meet Annemarie!
Annemarie was raised with complementary medicine, and has spent her most of her life living and breathing natural therapies. After [...]
Meet Roimata!
Massage and plant medicines were an intrinsic part of Roimata’s upbringing, so turning that into a career was a natural [...]
Meet Natalie!
Natalie’s fascination with natural health began at a young age, thanks to her grandmother, who had a keen interest in [...]
Meet Robina!
Robina is passionate about lifestyle balance, positive aging and optimum skin health. A former model and internationally-qualified beauty and body [...]
Factors Influencing the Condition of Your Skin
The eyes may very well be the window to your soul but it is your skin that tells the tale [...]
Te Whare Tapa Wha
I heard a wonderful story some time ago about Te Whare Tapa Wha that I wanted to share with you. [...]
Make your own Natural Chest Rub
As the ‘snot-season’ has started here in NZ again, I’m using my home made chest rub again. Fantastic, natural, easy [...]
Healthy Homemade Chocolate
Ingredients: 1 cup (200 g) chopped cocoa/cacao butter 3-5 Tbsp (45-75 ml) maple syrup or agave nectar 1/2 cup (48 g) [...]
Here’s to a Watery 2018
We have arrived in 2018! And during the festive season we will have enjoyed great food and great hot summer [...]
Te Puna Oranga
On 27 November we were privileged to have Reverend Albie Martin bless our new premises at 21-23 Devon Street East, [...]
Top 10 ways to reach your goals in 2018 (part 2)
Here’s part 2 of our 10 easy-to-follow steps that’ll have you reaching – and smashing – your goals now that [...]
Top 10 ways to reach your goals in 2018 (part 1)
In less than a month, 2018 will be here – in all its lovely, shiny newness. Which means it’s the [...]
Cranberry and Brazil Nut Slice
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup dried fruit (dates, raisins, cranberry etc) 1 cup banana (mashed) 1 cup apple [...]
Virgin Mojito
A refreshing drink for those hot summer days thanks to Selena Quinn. Ingredients: 1 glass sparkling water 1/4 lemon - [...]
Managing Your Stress levels through Self Nurturing
Do you feel tired, anxious, and can’t seem to lose weight? Do you suffer from heart palpitations, constipation, or low [...]
Naturopathy Diploma now NZAMH accredited!
We are excited to announce that our Diploma in Naturopathy (Level 6) is now NZAMH accredited. This means some of [...]
Activate your Almonds
‘Phytic acid’ or ‘phytates’ may be words you have heard when reading articles about soaking or ‘activating’ nuts. Phytates are [...]
A Dose of Tannins in your Tea
Tannins are compounds found in high amounts in tea and coffee, as well as wine, cacao and raw spinach. They [...]
Psyllium Husk Loaf
A deliciously crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside loaf from tutor Natalie Wallace – try it out! Ingredients: [...]
Supercharge your System with Soup
We all know that a healthy body starts with a healthy immune system – and food is one of the [...]
Flower Power
Our Level 7 Programme Leader and Naturopathy & Nutrition tutor Natalie Wallace is a big fan of flower essences. What [...]
Turn your Passion into a Career
At the Naturopathic College we’re here to support and encourage you on your natural health journey – every step of [...]
Upskill with a Fee-Free Business Course
Do you dream of owning your own business? Or are you already managing your own small practice? Our NZ Certificate [...]