By sharing my thoughts and experiences around the key ‘holistic ingredients’ fundamental in my path to wellness, I hope to educate, inspire and motivate others to better health.
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5 Ways To Detox Your Bedroom
Learn how to create your ultimate sleep sanctuary - with acoustics, lighting, plants, tox-free mattresses and window dressings.
Fizzy shower disks.
A super easy and thoughtful DIY gift to brighten up someone's day, or of course your own.
Raising your vibration with essential oils.
Essential oils are said to have the highest vibrational frequency known to man. Learn which oils to use and how to use them, to raise your vibration.
Synthetic fragrances and why it's time to say goodbye.
Fragrance is a catch all term many companies use, that can include over 3000 undisclosed chemicals. Learn why it's so important to swap them for pure alternatives.
How to make your very own linen spray.
A super simply linen spray recipe that will take 5 minutes to make and have your sheets smelling fabulous in no time.
5 must knows that will change the way you look at organic food forever.
Switching to a diet of organic wholefoods might just change your life forever. Here's 5 reasons why you might.
Focus and Motivation Diffuser Blends.
Learn how to better support your goals by selecting essential oil diffuser blends to help clear a foggy mind and fuel your passion; blends that shout "let's do this!" as soon as you enter the room.
Relaxing baby massage balm.
How to make toxic-free face serum.
Whipped Body Butter Recipe
A beautiful DIY body butter recipe with essential oils, a nourishing cream that will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. It also makes for the most thoughtful of gifts.
How to make your very own bath salts.
Salt baths are a beautiful way to combine the therapeutic benefits of baths with the powerful mineral-balancing effects of epsom salts.
How to choose ethical skincare
Skin care choices; every day we are faced with thousands. Ethically sourced? Chemical free? Free from animal testing? Where do your priorities lie?
Organic skin care. Is it always what it's cracked up to be?
Did you know that many cosmetic companies use the term 'organic' with reference to its chemistry definition - meaning a compound that contains carbon?
The safest cookware: 3 of the best.
When going to the trouble of prepping healthy food, surely it's well worth considering the safety of your cookware. My top choices for best cookware within.
8 simple steps to a safe sleeping sanctuary
A few simple tweaks can create a healthier, toxic free bedroom and sleeping space.
The eco friendly, Lemon Lime Cream Cleanser - your healthy homemade Jiff alternative!
Why bring toxic chemicals into your home when we have at our disposal the amazing cleaning power of nature?
The benefits of an Infrared Sauna, an essential instrument in your health tool kit.
If you’re in Melbourne, pencil in an hour in the next week for a complimentary Sunlighten Sauna session (usually $40 – free for THI readers!), and experience the benefits we write about within.
How to clean your silver, safely.
The environmentally friendly way to spruce up your silver. Dazzle your dinner party guests the eco-friendly way.
“Just saying...
... Having an alternating hot and cold shower is better for you than any skin moisturizer you could apply. When you have a hot shower the blood rushes to the skin to keep the body temp down. When cold, it rushes back towards the stomach to maintain the core body temp (of approx. 98.6%) - so the blood is constantly flushing your skin."
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... Coconut oil is fantastic for skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis and reduces the appearance of fine lines. It also makes for a dreamy hair treatment. Whack a couple of tablespoons into dry hair and let it soak in for about 20 minutes. Beautiful."
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... Love the one you’re with and love yourself some more. And if you’re not in a relationship consider how lucky you are that you have SO much love to shower – all over yourself!"
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... A good quality yoghurt containing live and active cultures, contains on average 20 percent more protein than the same volume of milk. Look out for brands that provide at least eight to ten grams of protein per serving."
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... Social support has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, so keeping your social networks alive may well benefit your ticker over time. No excuses then - go call your bestie quick sticks!"
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... Ease occasional indigestion by sipping on peppermint tea after your meal. Peppermint improves the flow of bile, which moves food through the digestive tract more quickly. "
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... Green tea can help rev up your workout. The antioxidants and caffeine contained within increase the metabolic generation of heat. Drink a cup 10 minutes before exercising. "
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... To ease stress and prepare for bed, soak in a hot bath spiked with lavender essential oil. Play soothing music and let the day drift away..."
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... Dry eyes? Try increasing your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids which the body uses to produce tears. Consume higher amounts of these fats and say bye to dry eyes."
There's a yummy recipe for Salmon Pizza in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen!
... Dry skin? Go Avocado! They’re rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both of which promote healthy skin. Add half an avo to your smoothie, or smash one up on gluten free toast."
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