Healthy Living Guide
Shop Naturally is one of Australia’s original online health & wellbeing stores, founded in 2009. We have always been a voice with a balanced view for leading a healthy life. We understand that our customers all have different needs and are capable of doing their own research and making their own informed choices about what best suits their needs. As a privately owned family business, we are not beholden to shareholders or investment companies. All the choices about what we stock and the information we share is 100% controlled by us.
Our Healthy Living Guide is a series of articles split into 5 categories, Eco Friendly, Wellness, Natural Beauty, Natural Home and Shopping Guides. We hope you find the information helpful in living your own healthy life and choose the products that are right for you. Jump straight to your favourite topic or read our latest articles below.
Latest Articles
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How long does Natural Mascara last after you start using it?
For some people, wearing make up is an 'every day' experience. For others, it's just saved for a special occasion. So how long does natural mascara last? It's not as long as mainstream alternatives. For those who just -
Mould cleaning with natural cleaning products
Post updates made June 2019 In 2013, I interviewed Nicole Bijlsma about the best way to tackle mould cleaning naturally. Nicole is the creator of the Abode Cleaning products range, author of the book Healthy Home Healthy Family (currently in -
The difference between parchment paper and wax paper in the kitchen
At a first glace, to most people, parchment paper and wax paper seem to be interchangeable. For some tasks, this is true. For others, wax paper can be ineffective or dangerous. Before you decide which one to pick -
Eco Modern Essentials vs doTERRA
Eco Modern Essentials and doTERRA are just two of the major brands of essential oils that we stock here at Shop Naturally. They are at opposite ends of the pricing scale, so it's the brand comparison we get -
Zero Waste Reusable Bread Bags
We all know we need to use reusable shopping bags, but how many of us add reusable bread bags to the list of things to carry to the supermarket to cut down on single use plastic waste? Whether -
Essential oils and blends to assist with PMS and menstrual cramps
The use of aromatherapy and essential oils to help relieve symptoms associated with PMS and menstrual cramps can be a useful natural first step in managing what can be a difficult few days for many women. It is -
Feature: We compare the 2 Abode Laundry Soaker choices
The Abode Laundry Soaker comes in to different versions. Formulated by Naturopath, author of Healthy Home, Healthy Family and head of a building biology school Nicole Bijlsma, Abode Cleaning Products are the most affordable, natural and safe natural -
How to care for your Lunchbots Classic Dot Lids
Lunchbots Classic Dot Lids have been a little problematic for some customers, so we have written this guide to help you look after them properly. When we start our store way back in 2009, Lunchbots were the first -
How to care for beeswax wraps
Beeswax wraps are a natural and eco friendly option to help you rid your kitchen of single use plastic. Do you know how to care for beeswax wraps? They are made with the combination of beeswax, tree resin -
Apple Cider Vinegar to assist in protein digestion
When browsing the internet, we have found countless articles on the healing benefits of apple cider vinegar. The majority of these articles are unreferenced and contain predominantly anecdotal evidence. While we don't dismiss these completely, they do need -
Your guide to the greener options in reusable shopping bags
Both Woolworths & Coles announced in July 2017 (during Plastic Free July) that they would phase out all single use plastic bags over 12 months for greener options. Early April 2018, the supermarkets announced that they started the -
What To Consider When Choosing a Glass Water Filter Jug
The Gentoo Glass water filter jug from Eco Bud is the only water filter jug in store that's made from glass. It's a common request from customers, but not a common product in the market. In this blog