A Greener Mothers Day Written by Julia Schafer Being a Mum I am looking forward to Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. I tend to think that the real Mother’s Day is actually the birthday of my one and only child as this is the day I truly became a mum, but then we can’t distract from the…
Healthy Skin Through Proper Nutrition Eat Yourself Beautiful Written by Adriana Krueger Diet is an important factor when it comes to beauty. There is no cure for the genetic predisposition for early greying or too thin hair, or very light or sensitive skin. But you can outsmart the genes (which are only responsible for 20 per cent of later wrinkle…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Boarding Will Commence Shortly Written by Susie Taaffe The world is opening for travel again – now what?? The last two years have seen stressful times with unknown outcomes. We have had to adapt to ‘not knowing what is around the corner’ which is extremely nerve-wracking. Our normal has changed. If this has resulted in carrying more weight, the first…
Who Wants To See A Dentist Written by Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg MDSc LDS FRACDS Dentist at Coburg Dental Group With most interstate borders now opening to some degree, in time for the holiday season and hopefully, international travel likely to resume in the near future, it’s time to be prepared to look after our health within the context of the…
Love at First Smell Top 3 Tips On Buying Fragrance Article provided by Carvansons We’ve all heard about love at first sight, but is love at first smell a thing? and how important is scent and smell when we talk about love and relationships? Vicki Last from international fragrance manufacturer Carvansons explores the relationship between scent and our strongest emotion,…
Don’t Sacrifice Self-Care When You’re Travelling 12 Travel Must-Haves Written by Lynn Power Even though travel continues to be challenging with Covid surging everywhere it seems, many of us are optimistic that we’ll still be able to get out there in 2022 (including me – I have 3 trips planned, fingers crossed!). But it’s time to think about our travel…
Your Life & Your Terms Written by Sally McGrath Rules can be useful (and life-saving!) when they protect our safety. Traffic lights, for instance, are important to obey. Many other rules, however, are useful to ponder, question, and often break. (Note: this is not a suggestion to live with destructive abandon). Meet The Rulebreakers Anyone you admire has probably broken…
Are You Struggling With It? What is Secondary Infertility Written by Dr Raewyn Teirney Secondary Infertility is the medical term for the condition where couples struggle to conceive their second or even third time, even if they conceived relatively quickly and easily with their first child. How Do I Know If I Have Secondary Infertility? We consider that a couple…
