New Zealand’s bush country is renowned for producing some of the world’s purest plants and herbs. A new range of Kiwiherb products boasts 12 unique herbal remedies using organically-grown New Zealand herbs. These handy cough-‘n’-cold cures are a useful addition to any home medicine cabinet that needs some natural perks. The Marshmallow and Mullein syrup is recommended for sore throats and decongestion and the Ginger and Kawakawa syrup helps stave off winter chills. Other useful remedies are Meadowsweet, Aniseed and Liquorice for indigestion, Manuka

Mouthwash to help kill oral bacteria, and Milk Thistle and Dandelion Root that acts as a detoxification aid to the liver. Calendula and comfrey ointments help with skin complaints and bruises. For a good night’s sleep there’s Valerian Root Extract.
Prices from £6.95. For details and nearest stockists: New Zealand Natural Foods; tel 020 8961 4410.

Play this music therapy CD when you’ve got the time and space to relax. Otherwise it may just do

the opposite that it’s supposed to and wind you up. Each of the six tracks is ten minutes long and the last epic ‘Sleep’ really will make you to drop off by sheer monotonous drone