Send sniffles packing with Earth Energies Kawa Angel

Back in the days when we lived in caves, communities hibernated during the winter, living off the foods gathered and stored during the warmer months, while busying themselves with indoor tasks and pastimes. People lived according to the seasons, and their bodies were balanced and regulated by this routine and being in tune with nature. Today, however, we strive to maintain our daily routines in spite of what season it is. We take whatever measures are necessary to ensure the cogs keep in motion and our schedules are adhered to. We’re pretty good at adapting and indeed, life goes on. But we do find ourselves experiencing some common health conditions that pop up and are more common during the cooler months. Colds and flu’s, coughs and sniffles are complaints we see an increase in during autumn and winter. Earth Energies has the delightfully named Kawa Angel, a gentle yet effective balm to help ease the discomfort of winter conditions. Kawa Angel contains essential oils including camphor, cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and New Zealand’s own manuka and kanuka in a base of kawakawa infused organic grapeseed oil and bees wax. Kawa Angel is an ideal chest rub for congestion and coughing, helping clear nasal passages, and sinus congestion, as well and assisting with headaches and migraines when rubbed onto the temple.

5 Tips to keep your immune system on high alert

 

Echinacea

This tongue-tingling Native American herb has a positive effect on our non-specific immunity -which is our first line of defence for attacking bugs.  Echinacea is available in formulations for kids as well as tincture, capsule and tablet form for adults.  

Vitamin C

Vitamin C supports can reduce the severity and duration of common winter problems. Vitamin C is water-soluble and not stored in the body, therefore it needs to be supplied daily from food or supplements.  

Elderberry

Elderberry is a key herb for helping sinusitis, a complication for many people after a head cold or flu. Delicious elder syrup can be added to boiling water and given to children to soothe sore throats and fever. Ask at your local health store about what elder products they can offer.  

Garlic

Garlic’s secret ingredient is allicin; an active component that supports immune function and our cardiovascular system. Garlic can be taken in supplements, if you don’t like the smell, or the fresh bulbs can be chopped and swallowed, added to soups, stews, and of course, garlic bread. Oh, and it’s also great for warding off vampires!  

Chicken Soup

Lots of research agrees that chicken soup helps thin mucus in the lungs, breaks up congestion and eases nasal secretions. This is put down to the amino cysteine that is released from the chicken when you make the soup. Throw in some hearty winter veges such as yams, carrots and kumara, some garlic and fresh garden herbs like parsley to boost the nutrient profile and voila! A delicious and nutritious medicine food.

Our products are handcrafted naturally with NZ native herbs, pure natural waxes, grapeseed oil and pure essential oils. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or require further information about our products.