Journal

An Indian Affair

An Indian Affair

It’s complicated. It’s simple. It’s simple and it’s complicated. There is much, much debate over the circumstances of fairtrade in different indust...

6 lifestyle habits for happy hormones and life balance

Some years ago I was at a park catch up with some families from my son’s school and got to chatting with a friend who happened to have a psychology...

Hailed as a complete protein source, not all eggs are made equal

Have you ever wondered why some eggs have very thin and brittle shells, and others more thick and firm? It relates to the diet, health and living c...

Keeping the momentum on minimising plastic pollution

With Plastic Free July fresh in our minds, there’s been plenty of momentum to create a stir in supermarkets everywhere. It can be very overwhelming...

Water: Life Giver or Life Taker?

Exotic Island Hangover. Recently, our family enjoyed a wonderful holiday together at an idyllic island destination. Gorgeous white stretches of san...

Is all garlic good for you?

Is all garlic good for you? Garlic has been known for it’s health promoting properties for thousands of years. With decent amounts of Vitamin C, B6...

The Bacon that loves you back.

Synthetic nitrates are used in bacon, and other cured meats, to extend shelf life. It’s these elements that prompt health professionals to recommen...

Cleaning for a breath of fresh air

With the word out that most of the cleaning aisle contains chemicals harmful to our health, people often ask the question, ‘Well, what should I buy...

A Natural Deodorant that Keeps you Confident

Finding the right deodorant that did the job and only used ingredients that were clean and nourishing, without any harsh chemicals, aluminium, pres...

A Cleansing Routine without Harsh Chemicals

We cover both ends of the skin spectrum in our family. Incredibly sensitive skin through to problematic, hormonal teenage skin with the teenage ‘do...

Exercise body, stretch mind and engage spirit for balance

The old adage “move it or lose it’ is true of our body, our mind and our spirit. So, far be it for us to blindly agree with an age old saying – exp...

The real secrets global cosmetics companies keep.

Cosmetics companies have been claiming they have the antidote to ageing skin for years with claims like; Reverse the signs of ageing Age defying Br...

Stinging Nettle is a gift to health

Stinging nettle is a pretty looking plant packing quite a punch with it’s sting. But, underneath all that prickly business, nettle is a powerhouse ...