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Plants That Gently Support Gut Health
Plants That Gently Support Gut Health It’s no secret that what you eat, and drink has a fundamental role in your gut, metabolism, and weight loss. What you probably didn’t know? Some of the gut and metabolism boosting plants, both native and non-native can be found in our collection of gut health teas, and even in your backyard! Here is a list of native and non-native plants that are naturopath proven to support gut health, boost metabolism, and support weight management. Lemon Myrtle This stunning native is referred to as the Queen of Australian Bush Plants, and it’s no surprise! Lemon Myrtle contains the highest plant concentration of citral (>90%) which can help to stimulate the digestive system and alleviate bloating. It also has anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties and can help to reduce stress. Based on evidence: A, B and C. Beetroot Not only an amazing source of fibre (3.4 grams per cup), but beetroot is also known to be a heart helper as it oxygenates the blood and helps to support blood pressure. Beetroot has also been proven to be rich in polyphenols, which support healthy gut bacteria, based on evidence:A, B and C, and exert an antioxidant effect, based on evidence: A, B, C and D. Maarr Native Australian Lemongrass (Maarr) has been proven to support weight loss by reducing lipid levels and its performance as an anti-obesity as based on evidence: A and B. and has been shown to have antioxidant properties as based on evidence: A, B and C. Finger Lime This native is rich in Vitamin C, which promotes the use of fat stores during moderate exercise, reduces fat accumulation in the cells and promotes healthy blood sugar levels to prevent fat retention, based on evidence: A and B. It’s also been shown to be a potent antioxidant based on evidence: A, B and C, Ginger This fiery plant supports a healthy metabolism by stimulating thermogenesis to increase energy and heat production in the body, promoting healthy thyroid hormone function based on evidence: A and B. Ginger also stimulates fat loss based on evidence: A, B, C, D and E and boosts the metabolism, based on evidence: A and B. Mint Traditional Mint isn’t only great for your breath, it has also been proven to reduce gut discomfort, bloating, cramping and flatulence via it’s anti-inflammatory action on the gut as based on evidence A and B, its ability to increase digestive enzyme secretion as based on A and B and via its ability to normalise intestinal movement and reduce spasmodic intestinal contractions as based on evidence A, B and C. Mint relieves indigestion and calms the stomach as based on evidence A, B and C. Hibiscus Not only is Hibiscus a delicious antioxidant powerhouse, it also helps to prevent the absorption of carbohydrate starches and rich source of polyphenols as based on evidence A, B and C, a source of antioxidants as based on evidence A, B and C, and support liver function as based on evidence A and B. Find these ingredients in our Native Detox Tea and Metabolism Tea, our two gut blends that have been designed with our naturopaths to gently support gut health and boost your metabolism, naturally. Click here to shop our Gut Health collection.
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Plants That Gently Support Gut Health It’s no secret that what you eat, and drink has a fundamental role in your gut, metabolism, and weight loss. What you probably didn’t know? Some of the gut and metabolism boosting plants, both native and non-native can be found in our collection of gut health teas, and even in your backyard! Here is a list of native and non-native plants that are naturopath proven to support gut health, boost metabolism, and support weight management. Lemon Myrtle This stunning native is referred to as the Queen of Australian Bush Plants, and it’s no surprise! Lemon Myrtle contains the highest plant concentration of citral (>90%) which can help to stimulate the digestive system and alleviate bloating. It also has anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties and can help to reduce stress. Based on evidence: A, B and C. Beetroot Not only an amazing source of fibre (3.4 grams per cup), but beetroot is also known to be a heart helper as it oxygenates the blood and helps to support blood pressure. Beetroot has also been proven to be rich in polyphenols, which support healthy gut bacteria, based on evidence:A, B and C, and exert an antioxidant effect, based on evidence: A, B, C and D. Maarr Native Australian Lemongrass (Maarr) has been proven to support weight loss by reducing lipid levels and its performance as an anti-obesity as based on evidence: A and B. and has been shown to have antioxidant properties as based on evidence: A, B and C. Finger Lime This native is rich in Vitamin C, which promotes the use of fat stores during moderate exercise, reduces fat accumulation in the cells and promotes healthy blood sugar levels to prevent fat retention, based on evidence: A and B. It’s also been shown to be a potent antioxidant based on evidence: A, B and C, Ginger This fiery plant supports a healthy metabolism by stimulating thermogenesis to increase energy and heat production in the body, promoting healthy thyroid hormone function based on evidence: A and B. Ginger also stimulates fat loss based on evidence: A, B, C, D and E and boosts the metabolism, based on evidence: A and B. Mint Traditional Mint isn’t only great for your breath, it has also been proven to reduce gut discomfort, bloating, cramping and flatulence via it’s anti-inflammatory action on the gut as based on evidence A and B, its ability to increase digestive enzyme secretion as based on A and B and via its ability to normalise intestinal movement and reduce spasmodic intestinal contractions as based on evidence A, B and C. Mint relieves indigestion and calms the stomach as based on evidence A, B and C. Hibiscus Not only is Hibiscus a delicious antioxidant powerhouse, it also helps to prevent the absorption of carbohydrate starches and rich source of polyphenols as based on evidence A, B and C, a source of antioxidants as based on evidence A, B and C, and support liver function as based on evidence A and B. Find these ingredients in our Native Detox Tea and Metabolism Tea, our two gut blends that have been designed with our naturopaths to gently support gut health and boost your metabolism, naturally. Click here to shop our Gut Health collection.
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How The Gut Works and How It Affects The Body
How The Gut Works & How It Affects the Body It's never been more important to have a healthy gut. It can affect everything fromyour immune system, to breathing, circulation, and even mental health! How it works is really complicated however. So, to make things easy we set our naturopath the challenge of simplifying it as much as possible. Want to know how your gut works? Here is EVERYTHING you need to understand how it works, and how it affects your body. How does the gut work? 1. It Digests Your Food. Once food enters your mouth, it starts the process of digestion through your saliva,stomach acid, bile, and digestive enzymes. This breaks the food down to free thenutrients that your body uses to function. 2. It Absorbs Nutrients into Your Body. Your gut is your body’s nutritional gatekeeper that selects what to absorb from theoutside world. It selectively chooses to absorb nutrients from your food and rejects the toxins, old hormones, and bad things your body doesn’t want. 3. It Houses Your Gut Microbiome. The gut microbiome is made up of bacteria and plays a fundamental role in youroverall gut health. It not only influences how your gut feels, how well it gets rid ofwaste and absorbs specific nutrients, it also detoxifies your body from hormones and toxins, supports a healthy immune system, influences your mood, and encourages healthy weight maintenance (to name a few). 4. It Dumps the Toxic Waste That Your Body Doesn’t Need. All the old hormones, waste, toxins, and other things your body doesn’t requireanymore, need a safe way out of your body. The gut plays a critical role in removingall the toxic waste effectively, and safely. How Does Your Gut Affect Your Body? The gut impacts every single cell in your body as it absorbs the nutrients required to function properly. These nutrients are fundamental building blocks needed to create new blood cells, energy, and hormones, and keep your brain and heart functioning properly. It also keeps your entire body in balance by selecting what to reabsorb to keep your health optimal and eliminate toxic waste. Your gut reabsorbs hormones, nutrients, certain molecules, and even water to keep your body balanced, organs and bones healthy, and functioning properly. Lastly, your gut is important for strong immunity. It houses 80% of your immunesystem, so it plays a big role in determining whether you’ll get sick and the level ofinflammation in your body. Your gut microbiome has just as big an impact as itinfluences your neurotransmitters as well as your mood, inflammation, liver, andhealthy heart. Check out our two gut health teas, Native Detox Tea and Metabolism Tea. Native Detox Tea One of our best-selling teas, Australia’s best detox tea is a refreshing blend madewith ingredients that gently support gut health. It has received over 700 five-starreviews and is Naturopathically proven to support digestion, alleviates bloating, and enhances immunity. Metabolism Tea Part of our newest collection of Wellness Tea is our Metabolism Tea, a gut-friendlytonic made with plants that have been Naturopathically proven to boost metabolism and help with weight management. Shop our gut health collection here.
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How The Gut Works & How It Affects the Body It's never been more important to have a healthy gut. It can affect everything fromyour immune system, to breathing, circulation, and even mental health! How it works is really complicated however. So, to make things easy we set our naturopath the challenge of simplifying it as much as possible. Want to know how your gut works? Here is EVERYTHING you need to understand how it works, and how it affects your body. How does the gut work? 1. It Digests Your Food. Once food enters your mouth, it starts the process of digestion through your saliva,stomach acid, bile, and digestive enzymes. This breaks the food down to free thenutrients that your body uses to function. 2. It Absorbs Nutrients into Your Body. Your gut is your body’s nutritional gatekeeper that selects what to absorb from theoutside world. It selectively chooses to absorb nutrients from your food and rejects the toxins, old hormones, and bad things your body doesn’t want. 3. It Houses Your Gut Microbiome. The gut microbiome is made up of bacteria and plays a fundamental role in youroverall gut health. It not only influences how your gut feels, how well it gets rid ofwaste and absorbs specific nutrients, it also detoxifies your body from hormones and toxins, supports a healthy immune system, influences your mood, and encourages healthy weight maintenance (to name a few). 4. It Dumps the Toxic Waste That Your Body Doesn’t Need. All the old hormones, waste, toxins, and other things your body doesn’t requireanymore, need a safe way out of your body. The gut plays a critical role in removingall the toxic waste effectively, and safely. How Does Your Gut Affect Your Body? The gut impacts every single cell in your body as it absorbs the nutrients required to function properly. These nutrients are fundamental building blocks needed to create new blood cells, energy, and hormones, and keep your brain and heart functioning properly. It also keeps your entire body in balance by selecting what to reabsorb to keep your health optimal and eliminate toxic waste. Your gut reabsorbs hormones, nutrients, certain molecules, and even water to keep your body balanced, organs and bones healthy, and functioning properly. Lastly, your gut is important for strong immunity. It houses 80% of your immunesystem, so it plays a big role in determining whether you’ll get sick and the level ofinflammation in your body. Your gut microbiome has just as big an impact as itinfluences your neurotransmitters as well as your mood, inflammation, liver, andhealthy heart. Check out our two gut health teas, Native Detox Tea and Metabolism Tea. Native Detox Tea One of our best-selling teas, Australia’s best detox tea is a refreshing blend madewith ingredients that gently support gut health. It has received over 700 five-starreviews and is Naturopathically proven to support digestion, alleviates bloating, and enhances immunity. Metabolism Tea Part of our newest collection of Wellness Tea is our Metabolism Tea, a gut-friendlytonic made with plants that have been Naturopathically proven to boost metabolism and help with weight management. Shop our gut health collection here.
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Why Australian Christmas Is So Special
Snow angels, fireplaces, chestnuts over an open fire and a roasted family dinner are the traditions of a typical Christmas. In Australia, we do it a little bit differently. We celebrate at the beach, light up the BBQ and share a drink with our fellow loved ones. Christmas is a special time for Australians where we get to catch up with our families, reconnect with friends, and give presents. Here Are Five Reasons Why Australian Christmas is the Best! 1. Christmas Comes Early. Once October comes, the cities start preparing their glistening Christmas lights, our favourite department stores start selling their Christmas gifts and put up their decorations, and the local grocery store starts selling fruit pies and Christmas cake in anticipation for the holiday season. Heck, you can even find Roogenic Gift Boxes in Myer stores this year from October! 2. The Weather An icy cold Christmas might be nice in theory, but having to shovel snow off the driveway and wear 10 layers of clothing can get a little exhausting. Ask any Australian and we’d happily trade that in for a bright blue sky, warm weather and a traditional family BBQ. 3. It's a Sandy Affair There’s no better way to cool off than to slip on some thongs, slap on some sunscreen and walk down to the local beach. An Australian summer means spending the day on our stunning, massive coastline with grilled prawns on the BBQ, Santas surfing the waves and maybe even a cheeky Roogenic iced tea popsicle. 4. Festive Lunch While the rest of the world celebrates around a family roast dinner, in Australia we do it a little bit differently. You will find the usual culprits around the lunch table, cold meats, cheeses, and maybe even a roast, but the special addition of prawns, grilled vegetables and meats really set it apart. For Christmas lunch ideas, check out our range of holiday recipes to impress the family with a Native Strawberry Pavlova, Wattleseed Eggnog, Roast Christmas Chicken with Australian Spices, Macadamia and Lemon Myrtle Biscotti and Frozen Native Strawberry Daiquiris. Click here to view our Christmas recipes. 5. Boxing Day In Australia, the day after Christmas is a public holiday that’s reserved for three things: recovering from a food coma, shopping and cricket. Boxing Day sales are an iconic part of the festive holiday season. Stores will sell their products and Christmas gift sets at half price and Aussies love a good deal. It wouldn’t be Boxing Day without the Cricket Test Match where friends and family will spend the day in the living room with a cold beer and chips.
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Snow angels, fireplaces, chestnuts over an open fire and a roasted family dinner are the traditions of a typical Christmas. In Australia, we do it a little bit differently. We celebrate at the beach, light up the BBQ and share a drink with our fellow loved ones. Christmas is a special time for Australians where we get to catch up with our families, reconnect with friends, and give presents. Here Are Five Reasons Why Australian Christmas is the Best! 1. Christmas Comes Early. Once October comes, the cities start preparing their glistening Christmas lights, our favourite department stores start selling their Christmas gifts and put up their decorations, and the local grocery store starts selling fruit pies and Christmas cake in anticipation for the holiday season. Heck, you can even find Roogenic Gift Boxes in Myer stores this year from October! 2. The Weather An icy cold Christmas might be nice in theory, but having to shovel snow off the driveway and wear 10 layers of clothing can get a little exhausting. Ask any Australian and we’d happily trade that in for a bright blue sky, warm weather and a traditional family BBQ. 3. It's a Sandy Affair There’s no better way to cool off than to slip on some thongs, slap on some sunscreen and walk down to the local beach. An Australian summer means spending the day on our stunning, massive coastline with grilled prawns on the BBQ, Santas surfing the waves and maybe even a cheeky Roogenic iced tea popsicle. 4. Festive Lunch While the rest of the world celebrates around a family roast dinner, in Australia we do it a little bit differently. You will find the usual culprits around the lunch table, cold meats, cheeses, and maybe even a roast, but the special addition of prawns, grilled vegetables and meats really set it apart. For Christmas lunch ideas, check out our range of holiday recipes to impress the family with a Native Strawberry Pavlova, Wattleseed Eggnog, Roast Christmas Chicken with Australian Spices, Macadamia and Lemon Myrtle Biscotti and Frozen Native Strawberry Daiquiris. Click here to view our Christmas recipes. 5. Boxing Day In Australia, the day after Christmas is a public holiday that’s reserved for three things: recovering from a food coma, shopping and cricket. Boxing Day sales are an iconic part of the festive holiday season. Stores will sell their products and Christmas gift sets at half price and Aussies love a good deal. It wouldn’t be Boxing Day without the Cricket Test Match where friends and family will spend the day in the living room with a cold beer and chips.
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Meet The Artists Behind Our New Mugs
This year, we have proudly collaborated with three emerging Indigenous artists to create our new range of Tea and Mug Gift Sets now exclusively available in Myer stores and selected retailers. Here is their story and inspiration behind each art piece! Amanda Barratt (@becauseofmyfour) Amanda Hinkelmann is a proud Wiradjuri woman, born in Wagga Wagga. As an Aboriginal woman living in modern Australia, her textural work focuses on merging traditional Aboriginal techniques and symbolism with a contemporary colour palette and style. Carrying a deep connection to the place she calls home, her works tell a unique story about her life experiences and culture. This painting, Deep, explores the layers of Country in the way that the term is understood within Aboriginal cultures. This artwork is representative of the layers of Country in its biggest sense — it represents the connection within you to the land in which you care for. It speaks to the feeling that is deep within. Zowie Baumgart (@zowie.aboriginalart) Zowie is a proud Kombumerri and Butchulla woman born in Canberra and raised in south Queensland. As an interdisciplinary traditional artist, her body of work speaks to her life experiences, aiming to uplift and provoke optimism in those who come across it. With each brushstroke, this painting has been created in reflection of life experiences with the intention of sparking joy and inspiration. Kamara Morgan (@kamaramorganart) Kamara Morgan is a proud Yorta-Yorta, Gunai-Kurnai and Dja Dja Wurrung woman from Yorta-Yorta Country. She is a contemporary Aboriginal artist and mother of three. Her work tells the story of a life with deep familial and cultural roots, drawing inspiration from the natural landscapes and waterways of her grandmother’s country, childhood bush excursions with her father and painting sessions with her uncles. This painting, Storytelling on Woka, reflects on the experience of people coming together on Woka Country and gathering around the campsites to storytell.
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This year, we have proudly collaborated with three emerging Indigenous artists to create our new range of Tea and Mug Gift Sets now exclusively available in Myer stores and selected retailers. Here is their story and inspiration behind each art piece! Amanda Barratt (@becauseofmyfour) Amanda Hinkelmann is a proud Wiradjuri woman, born in Wagga Wagga. As an Aboriginal woman living in modern Australia, her textural work focuses on merging traditional Aboriginal techniques and symbolism with a contemporary colour palette and style. Carrying a deep connection to the place she calls home, her works tell a unique story about her life experiences and culture. This painting, Deep, explores the layers of Country in the way that the term is understood within Aboriginal cultures. This artwork is representative of the layers of Country in its biggest sense — it represents the connection within you to the land in which you care for. It speaks to the feeling that is deep within. Zowie Baumgart (@zowie.aboriginalart) Zowie is a proud Kombumerri and Butchulla woman born in Canberra and raised in south Queensland. As an interdisciplinary traditional artist, her body of work speaks to her life experiences, aiming to uplift and provoke optimism in those who come across it. With each brushstroke, this painting has been created in reflection of life experiences with the intention of sparking joy and inspiration. Kamara Morgan (@kamaramorganart) Kamara Morgan is a proud Yorta-Yorta, Gunai-Kurnai and Dja Dja Wurrung woman from Yorta-Yorta Country. She is a contemporary Aboriginal artist and mother of three. Her work tells the story of a life with deep familial and cultural roots, drawing inspiration from the natural landscapes and waterways of her grandmother’s country, childhood bush excursions with her father and painting sessions with her uncles. This painting, Storytelling on Woka, reflects on the experience of people coming together on Woka Country and gathering around the campsites to storytell.
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Eco-Friendly Christmas Guide
Every Christmas, Australia produces 30% more waste than at any other time of year. Christmas presents are wrapped in over 50,000 trees worth of wrapping paper and an astonishing 125,000 tonnes of plastic-packaging waste is produced each festive season. Being in the Christmas spirit does not have to mean being wasteful. A greener Christmas is possible if we each make choices that not only spread the festive cheer but do good for the planet, too. Here are 3 ways you can make more eco-friendly choices this year: 1. Choose eco-friendly materials for decorations and gift wrapping When it comes to decorating your home for Christmas Day or wrapping up Christmas presents for loved ones, choosing eco-friendly materials can reduce waste and add a beautiful, personal touch. As a rule of thumb, avoid the use of the plastic wherever possible and choose natural materials — think recycled paper, hessian string, natural textiles, wood or even local botanicals to spread the Christmas cheer. Making the switch from single-use materials to long-lasting, reusable ones can even mean taking a look at what you already have. Search your home for any scraps of material or unique paper or string that can be repurposed into beautiful Christmas decorations and gift wrapping materials. And if you’re out shopping for decorations, make sure that from the packaging to the product itself, the item includes as little plastic as possible. 2. Choose Eco-Friendly Gifts Conscious gifting has become a buzzword over recent years, but it is an essential part of ensuring a more eco-friendly Christmas across Australia. When it comes to gifting, think natural, sustainable and Australian-made. Considering the materials used to make the product and the origin of the product can help you make more eco-friendly choices with ease. When you choose Australian-made, you’re not only choosing to support local businesses, but you’re also naturally putting your dollars toward lower greenhouse emissions. 3. Plan Ahead It turns out that being eco-friendly might help you become more prepared for every celebration, too! When it comes to a more sustainable approach, the ultimate goal is to extend the life cycle of all materials and products that are used. Plan ahead by designating a box or a drawer where you’ll stow reusable ribbons, paper, string and any other decorations. It’s never too late to start a good habit so start this Christmas and continue to add to it throughout the year. By next Christmas, you will have built an eclectic collection of decorations and gift wrapping materials to reduce your waste even further. Shop our Australian-made gift range
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Every Christmas, Australia produces 30% more waste than at any other time of year. Christmas presents are wrapped in over 50,000 trees worth of wrapping paper and an astonishing 125,000 tonnes of plastic-packaging waste is produced each festive season. Being in the Christmas spirit does not have to mean being wasteful. A greener Christmas is possible if we each make choices that not only spread the festive cheer but do good for the planet, too. Here are 3 ways you can make more eco-friendly choices this year: 1. Choose eco-friendly materials for decorations and gift wrapping When it comes to decorating your home for Christmas Day or wrapping up Christmas presents for loved ones, choosing eco-friendly materials can reduce waste and add a beautiful, personal touch. As a rule of thumb, avoid the use of the plastic wherever possible and choose natural materials — think recycled paper, hessian string, natural textiles, wood or even local botanicals to spread the Christmas cheer. Making the switch from single-use materials to long-lasting, reusable ones can even mean taking a look at what you already have. Search your home for any scraps of material or unique paper or string that can be repurposed into beautiful Christmas decorations and gift wrapping materials. And if you’re out shopping for decorations, make sure that from the packaging to the product itself, the item includes as little plastic as possible. 2. Choose Eco-Friendly Gifts Conscious gifting has become a buzzword over recent years, but it is an essential part of ensuring a more eco-friendly Christmas across Australia. When it comes to gifting, think natural, sustainable and Australian-made. Considering the materials used to make the product and the origin of the product can help you make more eco-friendly choices with ease. When you choose Australian-made, you’re not only choosing to support local businesses, but you’re also naturally putting your dollars toward lower greenhouse emissions. 3. Plan Ahead It turns out that being eco-friendly might help you become more prepared for every celebration, too! When it comes to a more sustainable approach, the ultimate goal is to extend the life cycle of all materials and products that are used. Plan ahead by designating a box or a drawer where you’ll stow reusable ribbons, paper, string and any other decorations. It’s never too late to start a good habit so start this Christmas and continue to add to it throughout the year. By next Christmas, you will have built an eclectic collection of decorations and gift wrapping materials to reduce your waste even further. Shop our Australian-made gift range
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