Now that you know what Green Smoothies are, here are some simple recipes to get you started! [Read more...]
Consciously Choosing Organic Skin Care
November 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
Left-right, up-down, hot-cold, artificial-pure, most things have an opposite. When it comes to choosing between conventional ingredients or certified organic, our choice really matters. [Read more...]
Dare to take the Toxic Test!
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here is a list of the main toxic chemicals and contaminants of concern in common skin care and personal care products. Do YOU dare to take the Toxic Test? Go to your bathroom now and check your product ingredients lists for these chemicals – you may be surprised at what you find! [Read more...]
Harmful Ingredients In Skin Care Products
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many of us in today’s modern world use a wide range of skin care products. These products might include cleansers, moisturisers, toners, and shampoos and they might be used several times a day throughout most of our adult lives. We have come to rely on these products and spending on them has reached unbelievable levels. [Read more...]
How To Make Perfume From Essential Oils
September 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Have you ever considered making your own perfume from essential oils? With the multitude of toxic chemicals in perfumes prepared commercially, making your own is an easy way to avoid the health risks of store-bought products. All you need to get started is a few of your favourite essential oils, some base oil and a small glass jar! [Read more...]
Toxic Chemicals In Perfume
September 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
Perfumes are not something we usually associate with toxic chemicals, as they are well known to contain a multitude of essential oils. The scents we inhale from perfumes do generally evoke some association with nature, often with memories of flowers or herbs or spices. Unfortunately the fragrances used in most commercial perfumes are in fact synthetic, chemical reproductions of nature’s aroma’s.
The Ethics Of Eating: Some Food For Thought
July 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When discussing healthy eating habits, we don’t often consider the ethics of eating, ie, the ethical factors surrounding the way our food reaches our table.
Marion Nestle argues that in an overabundant food system in the Western world, which is a result as well as a cause of our flourishing economy, we have the opportunity to make a political statement every time we eat—and to make a difference.[i] [Read more...]
How To Use Positive Affirmations for Better Health
July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many of us have a goal to improve our health and wellness, but lack the motivation and mental determination to stick to our healthy living plan. As much as we want to, and plan to, eat well, exercise and sleep well, daily life so often gets in the way and gives us excuses to put it off until tomorrow, or next week, or after a certain task has been completed. Using positive affirmations is a simple way to break through the barrier of mental negativity and get you back on track to better health. [Read more...]
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