Natural Health

With winter just around the corner, pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen looks at plants that can support immune defences during the cold and flu season

THE BODY REPRESENTING New Zealand natural product manufacturers says the lack of modern regulation for the sector means New Zealand companies continue to struggle to compete on the world stage.

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen examines the various health benefits of magnesium supplementation

The body representing New Zealand natural product manufacturers says the lack of modern regulation for the sector means New Zealand companies continue to struggle to compete on the world stage

Following on from his last article on mānuka honey and its potential for infection control and antimicrobial properties, pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen looks at the latest research on mānuka honey in the prevention or treatment of cancer

A developer of new botanical and pharmaceutical drugs has been named a finalist in the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. 

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen looks at the complex issue of appropriate dosing for herbal medicines

Vitaco Health was stoked to walk away with the top prize at the recent Natural Health Product NZ awards night. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports

Vitaco Health’s hard work to revive its effervescent tablet brand paid off when it walked away with Natural Health Product NZ’s Supreme Award last week

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen examines the evidence for natural health products being used in the field of children’s mental health