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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
How To Find The Right Balance The Boss At Work The Mum At Home Written by Donna Cameron I am extremely grateful to the women before us who took on the battle for our rights as women – the right to vote, to work, and to be independent and free. Did they know, however, that with this newfound freedom and…
In Your Body Restore Electrical Integrity Written by Connie Rogers Coach bitesizepieces.net “What happens in one minute, at both the macro level (the Universe) and the micro level (within the human body)? In one minute, the Earth, weighing about 1000 trillion metric tons, travels about 1775 km/min in its orbit around the Sun.” “In this one minute, the average human…
Thinking Outside The Processed-Foods-Box Written by Adriana Krueger No chopping, no cooking, hardly any washing up and a hot meal in no time. Processed foods are wonderfully practical. But are they healthy? Salad from the bag, vegetable soup to mix, the complete meal in the aluminium bowl – the range of ready-to-eat products is huge. Where there is a lack…
Written by Pennie McCoy, CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian Do you sometimes feel you need to be in some kind of unicorn mindset to begin losing weight? That is, committed to change, healthy in mind and body, and set up for success. The reality? Kids drop off, work deadlines, decreased exercise, increased trips to the fridge and more. The truth is…
Mindset Mastery Written by Susie Taaffe Ok, I will admit that I am one of those annoyingly positive people. I do look at everything and shift my perspective to find the positive aspect of a situation. However, this is because I have trained myself to be this way. It doesn’t mean life throws me any fewer challenges but as the…
About Exercise The 4 Keys To Changing Your Mindset Written by Michael Dermansky – Senior Physiotherapist – MD Health At the start of each spring (when the sun starts to come out) or at the beginning of the year, it’s easy to make the decision that this is the time “I’m going to get fit” or “I’m going to lose…
How To Improve Your Sex Life Written by Lovehoney Ambassador and Psycho Sexologist, Chantelle Otten When it comes to sex advice, there are many tips and tricks available for better sex – from trying new positions or a sex game, getting more exercise practising mindful meditation and eating ginger. After all, why just have good sex when you can have…
10 Food Waste Hacks Written by Julia Schafer Each year Australians send enough food waste to landfill to fill 460,000 garbage trucks! Let that fact sink in for a minute, 460,000 garbage trucks full of food waste! Much of this waste could be avoided if we thought outside of the box and found ways to minimise our food purchases and…
