Increasing Hydration Through Foods Written by Kelsey Riley of Planted in the Kitchen Whether it’s a hot summer day or a cold one in the middle of winter, it’s important for our bodies to stay hydrated. Of course, nothing replaces the direct effects of drinking a nice glass of water, but an easy way to keep your body hydrated through…
Not Another Western Written by Ana Jones It was the number one rated pay television drama in the USA last year. It has a 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series and was 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards nominated for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program. It also has,…
No More Filters! How To Love Ourselves Lumps Bumps & All Written by Donna Cameron Botox, body shaping, fat reduction – even with all of this we still add a filter to our pictures! What is it going to take for us to love ourselves with a makeup-free face and some lumps and bumps on our bodies? How can we…
Money talks: Financial Rewards Help You Lose More Weight Written by Pennie McCoy, CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian It’s the first week of your new diet and you’re doing everything right – eating a varied diet full of nutritious meals, saying no to that second helping of chocolate mousse, and swapping calorie-rich cocktails for sparkling water. Fast forward a few weeks and…
Written by Connie Rogers bitesizepieces.net and skinhealthfromwithin.com It turns out our skin can be making us look older than we really are. A body lacking exercise, a whole food diet, or riddled with anxiety may struggle to maintain muscle mass and skin elasticity. We know the skin sends feedback to the brain regarding stress and can communicate with the central…
5 Fruit Trees You Need For The Home Garden Written by Toni Salter, The Veggie Lady Most of us don’t live on acreage so we don’t have the luxury of setting up an organic fruit orchard to grow our own fruit trees. On the plus side, that means also not having the full-time work that goes along with tending a…
Growing Our Own Food Written by Liz O’Dwyer From One Humble Capsicum Plant … Aside from needing to eat to fuel our bodies, eating is right up there as one of my all-time fave things to do. Our world is alive with a plethora of cuisines available to us, that one can never tire of eating. The sense of accomplishment…
Written by Michael Dermansky – Senior Physiotherapist – MD Health We know that regular exercise is good for our body, our muscles, heart and brain, but is it good for our skin as well? Not really surprisingly, yes it is. There are both immediate and long-term benefits of exercise on your skin health, but a few good practices can help…
Skin Hygiene Through Persimmons Written by Lily Li, founder and CEO of Hygea The body is a temple, as the saying goes. This has become more true than ever as we tentatively emerge from the last few covid restrictions and get on with living life. According to a global database of plants, the persimmon was native to China and northeast…
Don’t Neglect Your Scalp When It Comes To Taking Care Of Your Skin Written by Lynn Power Skincare is having a “moment”. There are loads of new products on the market – many with targeted treatment areas (eyes, hands, even vagina), targeted demographics (menopause, teen, women of colour, men, etc) or specific benefits (hydrating, wrinkle-reducing, acne, spot correcting). And most…
Maskne How To Prevent Acne From Face Masks Written by Kristy Iervasi You may think I just made up the word maskne, and as much as I would love to take credit for it, I cannot, as it’s actually a medical term according to Loma Linda University Health. According to Potts, D (2020) maskne is an actual skin condition brought on…
When it comes to our beauty regimes, our face is what we pay attention to the most. But we all have different skin and different needs to keep our face happy and healthy. Sometimes, even with a thorough skincare regime, our skin can be left with a shiny coating, which can be a nuisance. So, do you wash your face…
Fashion For Skin Conditions Written by Susie Taaffe Kindness is Key Skin conditions can range from minor to major and can cause extreme embarrassment. Firstly, be kind to yourself. Your body and skin are reacting to something either internally or externally and protecting themselves. It is nature’s way of keeping your body safe and running. Whether this is a short-term…
Provided by Carvansons Perfume has long been associated with self-care. The practice of using aromas to enhance mood and improve health and wellbeing dates back to 3500 years BC when aromatics were used for religious rituals and medicine. But the term “aromatherapy” only came into use many years later in 1935, when French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse claimed that he had…
Hosting and Entertaining Guests Plant-Based Charcuterie Board Written by Kelsey Riley, Planted in the Kitchen As we begin to think about returning to more of a regular lifestyle, we often think of travelling and leaving our homes. Along with the joys of travelling away from home, we are also beginning to prepare for hosting and entertaining guests in our homes.…
Why Travel Alpine This Summer Written by Cerise Canon Travelling to the alpine region during summer may seem counter-intuitive, but there are so many reasons why families should head to the mountains during the sweltering season! Summer provides the opportunity to view the alpine region with a whole new perspective and experience it in a unique way. With stunning landscapes,…
6 Steps To Plan A Diving Vacation In Cuba Written by Orsolya Bartalis Are you excited about international travel returning? I have to say I am looking forward to being back in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Crystal clear, great visibility, no dangerous currents and plenty to see both above and underwater. For divers who are looking for something…
Tips For A Purrfect Transition Written by Lisa Agius, Shelter Manager, The Cat Protection Society of Victoria Welcoming a four-legged family member into our homes is an exciting time. However, what we have to remember is that initially, our new little moggie may not share the same sentiment. It’s important that we remember that cats aren’t creatures that adapt to…
How To Eat Sustainably Whilst Travelling Written by Adrianna Krueger We can finally travel again, finally pack our bags again! After months of lockdown, the need for freedom, pub visits and travel is greater than ever. This is also confirmed by surveys in the tourism industry. “Where will we go when we can travel again?” Have you ever asked yourself…
How to make the best decision for your mental health Written by Donna Cameron As I write this, my first domestic trip since the Melbourne lockdown came to an end is happening tomorrow, and my first international trip is taking off in less than 25 days. The feelings prior to any trips I have been on in the past have…
Be The Master Of Your Destination Written by Connie Rogers The foundation of our country’s history, both Australia and North America, reminds me of the ‘gangster planet’ by Star Trek. (a planet occupied by humans, ruled by organized crime) Our story begins with powerful drug lords running our countries. In fact, entire nations were built on the British East India…
The Behaviours Now Scientifically Proven To Help You Lose More Weight Trimming Off The Fat Written by Pennie McCoy, CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian Wheatgrass shots, deep breathing to calm the nervous system and aid digestion, only eating pureed foods. Ever felt that no matter which diet tip you follow, you just can’t seem to shed the kilos? Not to mention,…
Tips to Get your body Prepped Written by Michael Dermansky – Senior Physiotherapist – MD Health After 2 years of heavy travel restrictions, Australians are finally, cautiously beginning to start travel or at least planning to travel once again. But, because our lives and often our fitness routines have been so disrupted, are our bodies ready to really enjoy the…
Keeping In Balance With Goji Berries Written by Kevin Kapusi Starow You may have heard of Goji berries sometime over the past 5 or so years as one of these superfoods, “you bute” cure-all ingredients. Which seemingly popped into existence, pretty much overnight. So, What Is This New Health-Food Berry? Well, actually the goji berry or wolfberry has been a…
