By Lora O’Brien By now, most of us know that aromatherapy can do wonders for our mental state. Citrusy smells like grapefruit or lemon refresh us; cinnamon and lavender calm us, and and even the ancients knew that exotic…
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By Diane Small There can be little doubt that there’s been a shift towards spirituality recently: healing crystals are rising in popularity, thousands of people from around the world flock to Peru and Ecuador to partake in ayahuasca ceremonies,…
Everyone should have these natural tooth care essentials in their bathroom cabinet! By Chere Di Boscio It’s shocking how toxic the dental industry is. From shoving mercury fillings into our teeth (and now more commonly, white resin, which normally…
The health benefits of hemp are multiple, and easy to get. Here’s all you need to know By Diane Small It’s great news that most parts of America and Canada have legalised hemp – this plant is packed with…
By Diane Small For many, winter is the most depressing season. There’s a lack of sunshine, a lack of movement (too cold to go out!) and it seems all we do is work, eat and sleep. Some decide to stay…
By Arwa Lodhi Have you resolved to use organic beauty products this year, but find that most brands are a bit out of your budget? There are lots of reasons to use organic beauty products: they’re better for your…
By Jody McCutcheon Going to extremes for beauty is nothing new: the ancient Greeks valued blonde hair, so women would lighten theirs with plant extracts…and arsenic! During the rein of Elizabeth I and beyond, pale complexions were considered so…
We all hate throwing out tons of beauty product packaging and disposable products. Luckily, creating a plastic free beauty routine is easier than you think! By Diane Small They may seem tiny and insignificant, but beauty products actually generate…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Aren’t yoga classes the best? The sense of community, the feeling of accomplishment, the help from your teacher…it all makes the experience more than worthwhile. But sometimes, you just don’t have time to head down…
By Alexandria Beyer When I was a kid, the sound of my mom vacuuming would knock me out cold. Dogs and cats may think the end of the world is nigh when hearing that electric humming sounds, but me…
By Chantal Brocca Forget sweaty gym environments full of people full of themselves – the latest fitness trend involves much more grace, fun and work than you could ever get by lifting big blocks of 50 lb weights. .…
By Lora O’Brien I think I’m right in assuming that during the winter months, the idea of sleeping nude is not at all appealing for most of us. In fact, on the contrary – we just want to cosy…
By Lora O’Brien Headaches are a pain (gotta love a pun!) at the best of times, but migraines? As anyone who has suffered from them can tell you, they make your brain feel like little men have moved in…
By Diane Small Over inflated lips. Airbag boobs. Kardashian butts. No wonder plastic surgery has had a bad rap lately. We’ve been subjected to endless images of bad celebrity cosmetic surgeries and sensationalising big budget drama series which exploit…
By Chere Di Boscio Years ago, I worked in an office that depressed the hell out of me. It was lit by fluorescent lights and stank of old carpets and bus pollution. The job itself was rather cushy and…
Water is life – so make sure yours is as clean as can be by using one of the best water filters By Alexandria Beyer Most of us already know that we’re mainly made of water – around 70%, in…
By Lora O’Brien I think we’re at the stage where we need to have the talk. You know, the talk. The sex talk. Whilst some may find the topic utterly horrifying, we’re all women, right? There’s no reason why…
By Diane Small I’d always heard that drinking apple cider vinegar was good for you, but frankly, the idea disgusted me. I mean, it’s like drinking acid, right? And despite the word ‘apple’ in there, I doubted it tasted…
By Emily Baldwin True story: my younger brother was born deaf. The doctors told my parents that he’d have problems communicating throughout his life and would need years of speech and language therapy. After several hearing tests during his…
Summer’s wonderful, but it can bring some particular health issues. Here’s how to stay well this summer by using the power of nature By Diane Small There are few people indeed who won’t tell you they’re happier when it’s…
By Chere Di Boscio I remember long ago, one of my first loves and I would wake up bleary eyed and messy haired after a crazy, fun, passionate night together and hit a place called Jet Fuel for brunch…
By Chere Di Boscio If you’re expecting a big, beefy jock to shout humiliating yet ‘motivational’ cliches to you during your gruelling workout and make you suck back loads of raw eggs afterwards, Ruben Tabares is probably not the…
By Chere Di Boscio We’ve all done this: dashed out of the house, late for work. Dived into a cafe to grab a muffin and coffee, before sliding into the office just as the clock strikes nine. Several hours…