Make Skin Care A Priority Written by Nina Gajic It always amazes me when women tell me they treat their skincare routine as special “me-time.” And if they are busy – which we all are really, with kids and work – they drop their routine or just slap on some moisturiser at night. Is self-care an act of selfishness for…
Written by Kim Guseli, Cosmetic Chemist, Botanical Skincare Lab In today’s fast-paced world, incorporating self-care into our daily lives has become essential for maintaining overall well-being. Amidst the chaos, adopting a tranquil skincare routine not only offers physical benefits but also contributes to our emotional and mental health. In this article, we will delve into the advantages of prioritizing skincare…
A Plant-Based Lifestyle Written by Connie Rogers Health & Brain Health Coach First Stage Of Change – The Balancing Act The human body balances itself with the signature of foods. Carrots have a signature of our eyes; tomatoes have a signature of our heart; broccoli has a signature of our lungs; avocados have a signature of a woman’s womb, and…
Written by Michael Dermansky With growing concerns about both health and the impact on the environment, more people are concerned or are thinking about moving to a more plant-based diet, but is it better for your health? Why is plant-based food actually important for your diet? Plant-based food is your body’s main source of carbohydrate, your brain’s preferred source of…
Morish and Tasty – Edamame Written by Kevin Kapusi Starow Edamame is actually a dish, rather than a particular ingredient. Though it is so yummy and unusual, we thought it was time to highlight it here. Morish and tasty is the perfect way to describe this Japanese dish which is prepared with immature soybeans in their pod. These pods are…
Love Is In The Hair Written by Lucy Furniss What’s not to love about a haircare range that’s not only great for your hair, but is also kinder and more sustainable for the environment? Plant-based goes beyond just dietary choices, with consumers now delving into what their products are made of and how they are made. With so many great…
Written by Nina Gajic We’ve all heard the saying you are what you eat, but is it really true when it comes to the appearance of your skin? Can certain foods affect the health of your skin? The short answer is yes – not only does the food you eat play a significant role in your appearance, but certain foods…
Written by Kim Guseli, Cosmetic Chemist With the increasing awareness of the impact of our skincare regime on both our health and the environment, the demand for plant-based skincare is on the rise. As many consumers look for a more natural and sustainable approach to their skincare routine, the popularity of plant-based skincare products is increasing. But what exactly is…
Stop Sickness In Its Tracks With Nature’s Help Written by Mituri Pradip Sharma I’m guessing like the rest of us you don’t want to spend winter being tied up in bed sick, right? I hear you! You’re busy. We’re all guilty of ignoring what’s important for our health and well-being in order to complete that little bit of extra work…
Going Vegan with Your Furry Friend Written by Aleksandar Mishkov, owner of The Daily Tail We have spent centuries of domesticating dogs. While dogs began as carnivores, centuries of domestication have made canines enjoy veggies. Dogs have adapted to our lifestyle. While they still retain some of their wolf-like instincts, nowadays, puppies enjoy vegan dog treats as much as meaty…
During Your Travels 4 Ways To Enjoy Diversity Written by Diana Vicheva Mark Twain, one of the most well-traveled writers, famously observed, ‘Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the…
Written by Chantelle Otten, Lovehoney Ambassador & Psycho-Sexologist There are a wide range of activities that fall under the sexual umbrella, and diversity in the space of sex and wellness is an important part of keeping your relationship refreshed and keeping that ‘spark’ we hear so much about, alive. While vanilla sex certainly has a time and place, changing things…
Written by Julia Schafer In Australia, there is no point dreaming of a White Christmas when the temperatures soar and the air conditioners are cranking, so what I’m dreaming of this year is a Compostable Christmas. A Christmas that respects our Planet and its resources and reduces our reliance on single-use plastics, glitter, and sap happy greeting cards. Are you…
Enrich Your Life Diversify Your Thinking Written by Tania Burgess – Wellbeing coach, counsellor & mindfulness facilitator Most people know the benefits of living with diversity in our community; the richness that comes with experiencing different foods, philosophies, and ways of interpreting the world and what it means to us. When our community is limited to the same people, the…
Written by Toni Salter, The Veggie Lady We all want companionship. Life is just better with someone else around. Finding the right person to do life with can happen quite by accident for some, but for others, it’s more by design. Finding a soulmate or a workmate makes life fun, easier, productive and simply more enjoyable. But when we find…
Diversity In Your Exercise Program Written by Michael Dermansky – Senior Physiotherapist – MD Health If you’re a runner, it’s easy to do the same thing every time for your exercise program, go for a run. If you like doing Pilates classes, it’s easy to do the same class on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6 pm and feel that you…
Who Is The One Reigning Judgment On Us All? Mirror Mirror On The Wall! Written by Susie Taaffe People judge others in order to make themselves feel better about themselves. Like a hierarchical pecking order which is relentless and exhausting. But are they really judging others or is it actually a cry for how small they feel about themselves? How…
We All Need It, But At What Cost? Written by Liz O’Dwyer Clothing is an essential daily item because, well, if we ventured outdoors without clothing we’d be arrested. It’s also a way to express ourselves as individuals. We can tell so much about a person by the clothes they wear. But our quest to be fashionable comes at a…
Soy Good Soda Noodles Now you can share a meal with your best mate while helping out others in need. This delicious recipe is from a new book Noodles4Noodles. Which is a recipe book full of noodle recipes from around the world that are suitable for both dogs and humans to share together. The Noodles4Noodles Cookbook – raising funds for…
All For A Good Cause Share A Meal With Your Pet Pooch Share A Meal With Your Pet Pooch Does your hound hang around the table begging for titbits and wishing they could eat with their humans – well, now they can! And it’s all for a good cause. The Noodles4Noodles Cookbook – raising funds for Greyhound Rescue – is…
How Traveling Can Change Your Mindset Forever Written by Orsolya Bartalis It is so great to see the world returning to long-distance travel. Families are able to reunite again all around the world, friends are reconnecting and some people are also ready to start travelling for fun. In a great way, the pandemic transformed the culture of travel across the…
Creative Ways To Repurpose & Reuse Written by Julia Schafer Of all the five R’s; Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot my favourite would have to be Reuse. I mean sure, I recycle like a BOSS but sometimes I am a bit dubious as to how my recycling is treated and where it ends up, once it is taken away…
A Resurgence In Sustainable Lifestyles Written by Liz O’Dwyer When life gets busy, it’s easy to fall back into old, unsustainable habits. Don’t beat yourself up, simply realign and start again. In the last two and a half years I’ve seen a lot of change in people’s lifestyles, my own included. People seem to have been in a holding pattern,…
Jurassic World Dominion Written by Amelie Jones (with subedits by Ana Jones) It is difficult to span almost 30 years of Jurassic movies into a few hundred words – let alone a 147-minute movie. But we will try and catch you up! We meet Claire Dearing (played by Bryce Dallas Howard), Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Maisie Lockwood (Isabella Sermon)…
