Facebook has been going viral with the news that the majority of our frozen berries in Australia are contaminated with nasty chemicals that are banned in this country. This has angered and outraged many of you. I am glad. It is not something we should put up with! I wanted to blog about it, just…
Is your kettle harming your health?
Well the Universe was truly giving me a nudge a few weeks ago, when not one, but two of my favourite Facebook pages (www.livelightlynow.com and Alexx Stuart) both mentioned the dangers of having plastic kettles. Like Tracy at Live Lightly Now, this had totally escaped me! I have no idea how. I lecture the hubby…
Natural New Age Mums Chat About ……. Homeopathy!
Welcome to “Natural New Age Mums Chat About…” I am so excited to be featuring some amazing Aussie mums who specialize in their own particular natural and/or new age area. The aim is to give us a little bit of inside information into some new things we may not know about, but are curious! Today…
Is your dried fruit safe?
Have you ever wondered why some dried fruit looks weird? Check out these organic apples – they are brown! But, you know what? These are the best type to eat. Most dried fruit contains the preservative sulphur dioxide (number 220) which gives dried fruit its bright colours. It is also used to stop the fruit…
Natural New Age Mums Chat About …… Aromatherapy
Welcome to “Natural New Age Mums Chat About…” I am so excited to be featuring some amazing Aussie mums who specialize in their own particular natural and/or new age area. The aim is to give us a little bit of inside information into some new things we may not know about, but are curious! Today, I…
Do a daily body boost and brush with me!
I have had a few very quiet, relaxing days at home to bring in the new year. Pondering what is working for me and what is not has brought about several a-ha! moments. One thing that really has stood out for me, is that I need to practice self-care on a regular basis. Not once a…
How to stay healthy over the festive season!
How to stay healthy over the festive season! If Christmas was just celebrated on one day, I wouldn’t even be writing this, but it seems to start in November with Christmas parties and go right through until school goes back. Three months of excess can take its toll on us. Here are my quick…
Brushing your teeth, naturally!
Have you ever read the warnings on toothpaste and mouthwash telling you to make sure you don’t swallow it?? Hmmmm…… there’s a warning sign right there! Unfortunately, the chemicals in those products will be absorbed through your mouth anyway. If you are not using a natural toothpaste, chances are you are ingesting a whole range of…
A Beginner’s Guide to Coconut Oil
A beginner’s guide to coconut oil So, what’s all the fuss about coconut oil? Coconut oil has recently become wildly popular and people are using it for all sorts of things. If you haven’t used it before, it might seem a little confusing. I am going to give you a very basic guide to coconut…
Why I like comfortable shoes! (and win a pair of Fit Flops)
I don’t know about you, but I just can’t wear high heels anymore. I have a slipped disc in my back and walking anywhere in uncomfortable shoes for any length of time is excruciating torture! Unless I am going to be sitting down somewhere all night, the high heels stay in the cupboard. Wearing high heels isn’t that great…