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Naturopathic guides on eczema, TSW, psoriasis, acne and the gut-skin connection, written by Kohei over ten years of clinical practice.

The Gut-Skin Axis: Why Your Topical Creams Aren’t Clearing Your Eczema

Are you tired of the “apply, flare, repeat” cycle? You’ve tried every steroid cream, herbal salve, and “miracle” moisturizer on the market, yet your eczema remains…

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Iron – Is It Making Your Eczema Worse?

Low Iron and Eczema   It might sound surprising, but your iron levels can play a significant role in managing eczema symptoms. While iron deficiency isn’t the…

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TSW… Is it real?

The short answer is… Yes!   Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can be a really challenging journey, and we’re here to help you understand it better. This condition is…

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Discoid Eczema – Demystifying The”Coin-Sized” Rash And Its Link To Your Liver!

Ever noticed a persistent, stubborn rash that looks a bit like a coin on your skin? You might be dealing with something called discoid eczema , also known as…

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Eczema Unmasked: Understanding “Triggers” and “Causes” for Lasting Relief

Dealing with eczema can feel like a constant battle. Those pesky flare-ups seem to pop up out of nowhere, leaving your skin itchy, red, and irritated. But what if…

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Understanding Histamine Foods and Your Eczema

Ever wondered what’s really going on when allergies like eczema, asthma, or hay fever flare up? The key player in every allergy reaction is a natural chemical in…

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5 Simple Ways To Treat Fungal Infections

It’s winter time in New Zealand, and the weather is getting colder and wetter! In the recent weeks I have seen a surge of patients presenting with fungal skin…

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Emotional Triggers for Eczema

As I gain more clinical and personal experience over the years, the link between eczema and emotional wellbeing has become undeniable. Have you noticed it? Does…

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Covid-19 Contact Diary Template

To fight Covid-19, we must work together. As members of our community, we are all responsible for doing our part to reduce the number of infections! As we move out…

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How to NOT FAIL at your New Year’s Resolution – 5 simple tips

Happy New Year everyone!!   I hope you all had a restful break over Christmas and a cracker of a start to 2019! It is this time of the year that we all start to set…

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Stress and high blood pressure

3 simple ways to improve your blood pressure without medication!   Do you, or someone in your life, suffer from heart problems? The chances are, you do. One in five…

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Are you getting forgetful? Use Ginkgo!

A powerful herb to keep your brain active.   “Memory is the mother of all wisdom” – Aeschylus   What is dementia? Can you imagine forgetting the names of your…

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Top 5 tips to help you breathe!

Can’t breathe? … It’s not fun, is it?   Many kiwis are affected by this chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), also known as asthma. In fact, one out of…

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Episode 1 – What is Ripple Podcast all about?

Hello and welcome to the first episode of Ripple Podcast! In this episode, I will be introducing myself as the host of this podcast, what Naturopathy is, and how I…

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6 steps to beating acne

“It’s what’s on the inside that counts” they say, but sometimes we just want to look good on the outside as well. It may not be a life-threatening condition, but it…

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5 simple steps to achieve your health goals!

Have you ever felt like your New Year’s resolutions slip away from your mind after several months into the year? Does this happen every single year and you feel…

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Adrenal Fatigue – Are you a slave to your exhaustion?

Discover what it is and how Natural Medicine can help you beat the fatigue! Is your alarm clock your worst enemy? Do you drag yourself out of bed every morning? Are…

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SKIN DEEP – Are you suffering from eczema?

Did you know that there are many different types of eczema, ranging from contact dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis to discoid eczema. More than often, various…

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Supplement Overload! Are you taking the right supplements?

Pure Healthcare’s Kohei Iguchi asks the question… Have you heard the radio ad recommending magnesium for stress, or TV commercials with that lady from the pharmacy…

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