Wonthaggi Health and Ecology Store

Wonthaggi Health and Ecology Store Wonthaggi Health & Ecology has serviced the Bass Coast region for over 30 years. Our mission is to p Providing good up to date health advice and products.

We aim to be a reliable source for natural health in the Bass Coast region. Email us at wonthaggihealth@gmail.com

Who's ready for Christmas baking? Glace' fruit now available in store😀
25/09/2025

Who's ready for Christmas baking? Glace' fruit now available in store😀

25/09/2025

CLOSED FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER, Grand Final Eve. Apologies for the inconvenience 😊

Full Range of HOPR in store for Grand Final weekend!
25/09/2025

Full Range of HOPR in store for Grand Final weekend!

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! 5 scientists and 5 years in the making, Glory Cream is finally here to bring your skin the deep, rich...
23/09/2025

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!

5 scientists and 5 years in the making, Glory Cream is finally here to bring your skin the deep, rich drench of moisture it needs. With incredible carefully picked natural ingredients that are scientifically proven to help repair the skin barrier, this cream will plump and melt into your skin like nothing else.

Rated 100% clean and in the excellence range by Yuka.

Meet our super star ingredients:

🩷Organic Apricot Oil nourishes and softens the skin, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can soothe irritated skin and protect against environmental damage. It’s extremely effective for moisturising dry or sensitive skin as well as improving skin tone and elasticity.

❤️Cacao Seed Butter is a rich, emollient fat that deeply moisturises and forms a protective barrier on the skin to lock in hydration. It’s packed with antioxidants like vitamin E and polyphenols, which help improve skin elasticity, reduce inflammation, and combat signs of aging. Its soothing properties make it effective for healing dry, cracked, or irritated skin.

🧡Bakuchiol is often referred to as a “natural alternative to retinol”, an antioxidant rich, sensitive-skin friendly ingredient that helps increase skin firmness & elasticity, and lessen the appearance of pores, uneven skin tone & hyperpigmentation.

We love to use Glory Cream in the evenings, give yourself a face massage in front of the TV, working it in your face, neck and décolletage.

Don’t forget your lips, under eyes and eyelids, plus any residue can go on the back of your hands and elbows to show them some extra love. You’ll wake up with plump, intensely moisturised skin.

🩷Certified Organic❤️Cosmetic Use Only🧡Vegan💛Plant Based💚Omega 6🩵Linoleic Acid💙Polyphenols💜Sterols🩶Vitamin EOften called ...
19/09/2025

🩷Certified Organic
❤️Cosmetic Use Only
🧡Vegan
💛Plant Based
💚Omega 6
🩵Linoleic Acid
💙Polyphenols
💜Sterols
🩶Vitamin E

Often called liquid gold, argan oil is an organic product extracted from the kernels of the argan tree, which is native to Morocco.

It is particularly rich in valuable nutrients including vitamin E and fatty acids. And is great for skin, and is a popular cosmetic choice for many celebrities.

BENEFITS

Hydrate and soften facial skin; reduces acne inflammation; and prevents stretch marks. It is rich in vitamins A, C and E and shields your skin from damage caused by free radicals. Argan oil promote healthy skin and scalp.

DIRECTIONS

Skin: Apply 2 drops in the palm of your hands and rub then apply to clean skin in upwards directions. Wait for 5 min before applying makeup or night cream.

Hair: Rub thoroughly between your palms and then comb your hands and fingers thoroughly through damp or towel-dried hair.

Are you pregnant 🤰 and in your final trimester? 🍯 Dates and Labour: What We KnowDates are sweet fruits that grow on palm...
17/09/2025

Are you pregnant 🤰 and in your final trimester?

🍯 Dates and Labour: What We Know
Dates are sweet fruits that grow on palm trees. They’re full of natural sugars, fibre, and minerals.

Several studies have looked at what happens when pregnant people eat dates every day in the last few weeks before giving birth.

✅ What the research shows:
Eating around 6 dates a day from 36–37 weeks may help soften and open the cervix (this is called “ripening” — and it makes labour more likely to start naturally).
People who ate dates were more likely to go into labour on their own, and less likely to need medical induction.

Some studies also found shorter labour or less need for interventions like Pitocin.

⚠️ What to keep in mind:
Dates don’t start labour — they help your body get ready. They’re high in natural sugar, so talk to your doctor or midwife if you have gestational diabetes or blood sugar issues. You need to eat them regularly — not just once or twice.

🍃 Raspberry Leaf Tea and Labour:

Raspberry leaf tea is an herbal tea made from the leaves of the red raspberry plant (not the fruit). It’s been used for centuries by midwives to strengthen the uterus and prepare for birth.

✅ What the research shows:
Drinking raspberry leaf tea in the last few weeks of pregnancy may help your uterus contract more effectively during labour.
Some studies show it can make the second stage of labour (pushing) a little shorter.
It may also slightly reduce the chance of needing forceps or vacuum delivery.

⚠️ What to keep in mind: It won’t cause labour to start — but may help things go more smoothly once it begins.

Start slowly, with one cup a day around 32–34 weeks, and build up.

Disclaimer: Always check with your midwife or doctor first, especially if you have pregnancy complications. Never start any supplements without consulting with your midwife.

✅ So, Should You Try Them?

If your pregnancy is healthy and you’re near your due date, yes — both dates and raspberry leaf tea seem safe and helpful for many people.

🧠 Dementia Action Week (Sept 15–21): Can Natural Compounds Support Brain Health?As we reflect on ways to reduce dementia...
16/09/2025

🧠 Dementia Action Week (Sept 15–21): Can Natural Compounds Support Brain Health?

As we reflect on ways to reduce dementia risk this week, let’s look at two natural compounds gaining attention in neuroscience:

Lion’s Mane mushroom and Ginkgo biloba.

🍄 Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
This medicinal mushroom has shown neuroregenerative properties in preclinical and early human studies.

✅ Stimulates Nerve Growth Factor (NGF):
Compounds in Lion’s Mane (hericenones and erinacines) may promote NGF synthesis — critical for the growth and repair of neurons.
📖 Source: Mori et al., 2009, Journal of Biomedical Science

✅ Memory and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI):In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, older adults with MCI who took Lion’s Mane for 16 weeks showed significantly improved cognitive function.
📖 Source: Mori et al., 2009, Phytotherapy Research

🌿 Ginkgo Biloba: One of the most studied herbal supplements for cognitive function.

✅ Improved Blood Flow and Neuroprotection: Ginkgo may enhance cerebral blood flow and reduce oxidative stress — both important in age-related cognitive decline.
📖 Source: Maclennan et al., 2002, Human Psychopharmacology

✅ Slowing Dementia Progression:
Some meta-analyses suggest Ginkgo extract (especially EGb 761) can modestly improve symptoms in dementia and may delay cognitive decline.
📖 Source: Yang et al., 2016, Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry

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FEELING DOWN? Herbs of Gold St John’s Wort 3600 contains high-strength St John’s wort, traditionally used in Western her...
12/09/2025

FEELING DOWN?

Herbs of Gold St John’s Wort 3600 contains high-strength St John’s wort, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to relieve symptoms of mild anxiety.

Come in and chat to our Naturopath on Mondays & Tuesdays for more information on how to improve your mood..

A nourishing cacao elixir infused with certified organic mushrooms including Shiitake, Turkey Tail, Tremella, and Maitak...
10/09/2025

A nourishing cacao elixir infused with certified organic mushrooms including Shiitake, Turkey Tail, Tremella, and Maitake. Blended with coconut milk and raw cacao for a creamy, comforting, antioxidant-rich hot chocolate experience. Plant-based, functional, and delicious. Just add hot water and enjoy this warm hug from The Wizard 🍄

AVAILABLE @ 🥹😉

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❣️ Designed by our naturopaths to support uninterrupted sleep and reduce night sweats❣️Contains wild-harvested Jilungin,...
09/09/2025

❣️ Designed by our naturopaths to support uninterrupted sleep and reduce night sweats

❣️Contains wild-harvested Jilungin, Australia’s ancient deep sleep herb

❣️Phytoestrogens in Hops help regulate sleep patterns in menopausal women

🫧non-foaming🫧non-clogging🫧oil-based face cleanser for all skin typesContains a combination of drawing oils to dissolve d...
04/09/2025

🫧non-foaming
🫧non-clogging
🫧oil-based face cleanser for all skin types

Contains a combination of drawing oils to dissolve dirt and oil deep in pores
Made with moisturising oils to cleanse without stripping skin of natural oils
Ideal for those with breakouts, dry skin or removing makeup or sunscreen.

Can be used for everyday washing, or as a weekly deep cleansing regime.

❌Free from all synthetic preservatives like Phenoxyethanol or Parabens

The Oil Cleansing Method is a way of cleansing the skin using oils and massage. Oil to cleanse the skin? It sounds counter-intuitive but oils can dissolve hardened oil that can get stuck in your pores, and also help remove other impurities such as built up dirt, sweat and makeup.

The massage part helps the oil get deeper in your pores to do its work, and who doesn’t love a good massage? 😀

**pfoodsaustralia Pain relief is a specially formulated softgel capsule that contains a blend of 3 natural ingredients 1...
03/09/2025

**pfoodsaustralia Pain relief is a specially formulated softgel capsule that contains a blend of 3 natural ingredients

1️⃣ Cold -pressed, 100% organic h**p seed oil

2️⃣ Turmeric

3️⃣ Black pepper contributing to its potent analgesic properties.

Organic H**p seed oil contains antioxidants, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids that reduce free radicals formed in the body and offer anti-inflammatory support.

Turmeric is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve pain, inflammation and symptoms of indigestion.

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117 Graham Street
Wonthaggi, VIC
3995

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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WE aim to be a reliable source for natural health in the Bass Coast region. Providing good up to date health advice and products. Email us at wonthaggihealth@gmail.com