Perla Bucknell

12/02/2026

03/02/2026

Come see us at NZ Herbal before it gets worst . We can help

31/01/2026

This is one of a few ways we can help you at NZ Herbal.
Message me or book in for a 30 min appt if you are not sure about me and how i work.
Also don’t rely on what others tell you, how do you know unless you look .

Book your self in trough the web site www.nzherbal.co.nz

Pm me if you can’t find any bookings as i usually have some under my sleeve .

Working with love always .

27/01/2026

Are you feeling stuck ?
Bowels move once a day?
Guess what ?! It’s not enough .

If you are using coffee to move your bowels in the morning it is not good enough .

Here is what might help you depending on the severity.

Come see us to chat a bit more about your bowels .

A 30 min appt is only $55 with me $75 with my mentor Michael for chronic circumstances.

PM or book in online .

www.nzherbal.co.nz

22/01/2026

Last minute Appointment availability TODAY!!! Friday Jan 23rd 5 pm for an hour or 90 min .
Comment or message me.

21/01/2026

Triggering post ahead.

Please don’t hate me for this…
I know many of us are emotionally attached to our quick breakfast choices .
But I’d love to talk to you about a few better options and even better, I can help you get started properly.

With my qualifications, I can create a simple one-week personalised food plan to support your body and digestion.

When I first graduated from university, I was honestly insecure about prescribing foods and guiding diets. Everyone thought they were already eating “healthy,” so I put that part of my knowledge aside.

Now things have changed.

My mentors guide and support me
My children eat their vegetables and are thriving
My husband has transformed his health by listening to me — and he says he feels as good as he did at 17

That confidence has returned.

If you are looking to:
• Lose weight naturally
• Navigate menopause with more ease
• Improve digestion and energy
• Learn how to truly nourish your body

Come and see me for an appointment.

With the guidance of my mentor Michael McCammon, alongside my ongoing herbal medicine studies, my approach is holistic, holographic, and deeply individual — supporting the whole person, not just symptoms.

NZ Herbal Nature knows best.
www.nzherbal.co.nz

19/01/2026

More on coffee on an empty stomach .

Many people start their day with a cup of coffee before eating anything. While this habit feels energizing, science suggests it may place extra stress on the body-especially for sensitive individuals.
Cortisol, often called the body's primary stress hormone, naturally peaks in the early morning to help us wake up and feel alert. When coffee is consumed on an empty stomach, caffeine can further stimulate cortisol production, amplifying this already high hormonal response. Instead of a smooth boost in energy, this surge can push the body into a heightened stress state.
Research from the University of Bath has shown that consuming caffeine before eating can intensify both metabolic and hormonal stress reactions.
Without food to buffer its effects, caffeine is absorbed more rapidly, increasing the likelihood of symptoms such as anxiety, jitteriness, restlessness, and sudden energy crashes later in the day.
Eating before drinking coffee helps slow caffeine absorption and moderates cortisol release. This supports a more balanced stress response, steadier energy levels, and better overall mood throughout the morning.

For a healthier start to the day, even a small meal like fruit, toast, or eggs before your coffee can make a meaningful difference in how your body handles stress and energy.