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Basil Essential Oil for June

June 15, 2021
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Essential Oil of the Month of June - Basil Gemini starts from 22nd May – 22nd June, Early Indian astrologers saw this sign as a Divine Lovers, symbolizing male and female. Its obvious affinities with Mercury, made Gemini people have very lively minds: quick, versatile, enquiring, sociable, chatty. They may have a higher–than–average IQ and are often brilliant speakers or writers. With so much emphasis on the mind, some Geminis become great worriers. Physically, Gemini has affinities with the arms, the lungs and the central nervous system. What Gemini needs is to learn to switch off and relax so they can sleep and rest to welcome the next morning. June Blends I relax. I rest. I sleep. Ensure you have a wind-down period before bedtime. During this winter, have a bath at least...

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Evening Primrose – Herb of the month of May

April 28, 2021
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Evening Primrose -  Herb of the month of May   We have Evening Primrose growing in the College gardens and we all enjoy the cheery yellow flowers that open on overcast days, but it is the seeds, cold-pressed into oil that we have come to know this plant for. Evening Primrose oil is a common supplement sold in most pharmacies and natural health shops around the world. Originating from Mexico the Evening Primrose plant was widely used by Native Americans as a source of food as well as to treat bruises and digestive upsets. In the 17th Century, the plant was taken to Europe where it became known as "Kings Cure-All" and was used as the name suggests to treat a variety of ailments from eczema to arthritis. These...

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IMPORTANT 2020 UPDATE

January 28, 2020
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Nutrition

IMPORTANT UPDATE for new and returning Wellpark students – welcome all   1) FREE FESTIVAL TICKETS - Free Tickets for Sacred Earth are for 6-9 February - If you have not recieved your FREE ticket to The Voices of Sacred Earth Festival and would like to join us for this amazing Event please contact Reception@wellpark.co.nz 2) RELOCATION - Classrooms (excluding Prema Clinic) are relocated across campus so please ensure you read the Wellpark Noticeboard for directions on the day. 3) ORIENTATION - Orientation day/time for Year 1 Naturopathy students is changed - please arrive at 9:00 am Monday 10 February 2020 for ID/Photo, campus tour, welcome and orientation to the Programme. 4) BNHM ASSEMBLY - Assembly for returning Year 2 & 3 Naturopathy students is changed - classes start as per...

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Prema Clinic News Semester 1 2019

May 30, 2019
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Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine, Nutrition

Prema Clinic Update: As we near the end of semester 1/term 2 we are looking forward to the semester break. The clinic has enjoyed a productive semester 1 with Yoga clinics on Tuesday afternoon and Naturopathy clinics on Wednesday afternoon/evening. Both clinics have been busy and our student practitioners have enjoyed seeing their clients 1 on 1. As always our client feedback is very positive and highly complementary of the student practitioners at Prema Clinic. The lovely long summer and autumn has been a delight and we have all enjoyed our lovely surroundings being pleasantly shaded by the bamboo and trees around us. As winter draws ever closer and the sun sets earlier we will be keeping the clinic nice and toasty for your visits. Semester 2 will see Yoga clinics...

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Prema Clinic News

November 28, 2018
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Nutrition

PREMA CLINIC 2018 SUMMARY Hello Everyone, Well, what a year it has been. Since our last update to you, we have been joined by all of Wellpark College at Kawai Purapura and it has been fantastic to have us all together again. To re-connect with colleagues and students has been wonderful.  We are delighted to have our own dedicated bathrooms for the clinic and a few other updates to the clinic have been welcome. Semester 2 has been another busy period for us at Prema Clinic with Year 2 Nutrition students joining us on a Thursday afternoon/evening. A great group of eager, motivated and committed students who have been a pleasure to work with and I know their client s have been very impressed with their professionalism.  Yoga clinics also recommenced for...

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Tips for going Sugar Free

November 5, 2018
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Nutrition

Tips for Going Sugar-Free Spring clean your diet with these top Tips for Going Sugar Free! High Quality Protein helps to balance blood sugar.  It keeps our blood sugar more stable so we don’t experience a rollercoaster of sugar highs and lows throughout the day.  Sources of high quality protein include meat, chicken, fish, eggs, legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans, tofu, tempeh), protein powders (whey, pea, rice), and lesser amounts are found in whole grains (quinoa, millet, buckwheat, amaranth, brown rice, oats), dairy products, nuts and seeds.  Include a protein food with each meal and snack to prevent sugar cravings experienced with blood sugar imbalance. Good fats slow digestion and the release of sugar into our bloodstream.  Fats are satiating, which stop us feeling hungry for much longer than carbohydrates.  Healthy fats include...

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Why we need Calcium to maintain bone health as we age

September 3, 2018
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Nutrition

Calcium and bone health We all know that calcium is a vital mineral for the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth.  This information is focussed on the role of calcium in bone health.  However, calcium is also needed for other processes, such as muscle contraction, blood clotting and cellular signalling. Generally, we reach our peak bone mass at around the age of 30.  As we approach our mid to late 30s, we gradually start to lose bone mass and this is particularly relevant for women of menopausal age.  Oestrogen protects against bone loss, by reducing bone cells being broken down and reabsorbed into the blood.  At menopause, oestrogen levels drop and the rate of bone loss accelerates for about the next 5 to 10 years,...

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Jelly is a Superfood!

August 15, 2018
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Nutrition

Jelly is a Superfood! It’s not a typo.  I recommend jelly for dessert, daily!  Not Jelly Tips or jelly and ice-cream (unless it’s coconut nice-cream!).  Jelly is simply made from gelatin and 100% fruit juice.  All the goodness comes from gelatin!  Gelatin is made by boiling animal bones, cartilage and skin to extract the collagen.  Collagen is an important protein that connects the muscles, bones and skin in animals and humans.  Gelatin boasts all the same health benefits as collagen as they contain the same amino acids.   Top 10 reasons to incorporate gelatin into your daily diet: Gelatin is almost 98-99% protein. The amino acids in gelatin and collagen make up about 30% of the proteins in our body.  Protein is required for bones, muscles, skin, hair,...

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My journey as a nutrition student at Wellpark College

August 1, 2018
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Nutrition

I have been a passionate foodie and experimental cook all my life. I have struggled with my weight, suffering from depression, insomnia, fatigue and fertility issues amongst other things. I was always trying the latest fad diet in an attempt to lose weight only to regain what I’d lost and more. In my early twenties, I finally decided to take control of my health. I was introduced to the amazing work of British nutritionist Patrick Holford, and since then I have devoured any information and research on healthy eating and lifestyle habits, incorporating them into my life. It wasn’t until my late thirties that I had the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Nutrition at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies. My journey with Wellpark has definitely been...

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Is it Possible to Eat Out and still be Healthy?

July 25, 2018
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Nutrition

Is it Possible to Eat Out and still be Healthy? You've been sticking to a healthy diet, then you get invited out for dinner, what should you choose from the menu to allow you to maintain your healthy eating plan.Top 10 Tips… Water is the cheapest and healthiest drink – add berries, citrus fruits or mint to naturally flavour water, instead of sugar-laden soft drinks. Eat your salad or vegetables first – fill your stomach with goodness first, you’re more likely to eat vegetables at the beginning than the end. Avoid white carbs – white bread, white rice and white pasta offer no nutritional benefit to the body, unless they’re cold (resistant starch). Skip the filler foods like bread – filler foods include all processed carbs e.g. bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and flour products. Choose brown...

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