Healthy Living Guide - Wellness Articles
In 1994 I was struck down with a sudden and severe case of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This was when it was being called the yuppie flu and the medical community knew very little of the cause or how to treat it. After getting progressively sicker for almost 4 years and developing chemical sensitivities, digestive system problems and mental health issues, I was lucky enough to find a GP who was working with the research team at Newcastle University and I was eventually diagnosed with Rickettsia, a rare bacterial infection. By this stage it had ravaged my body and I have spent the last 25 years working closely with a naturopath, doctors and other natural therapists to find the happy place where my body and mind will allow me to lead a relatively normal life as long as I am careful with my surroundings and what I do with the energy I am granted each day.
Researching products that reduce the chemical load on your body and a handful of hard to find supplements and health products is at the very core of what this store is all about, even though it’s a small part of the product range. We don’t jump on fads here, they may make a quick buck, but I like to sleep at night. I am always happy to talk to customers who have chemical sensitivities and help them choose or avoid the right products. While I have a wealth of knowledge and I am a Health Coach, I don’t hand out health advice. I am always happy to share experiences and direct you to the correct trained professional for your own healing journey.
Latest Articles
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Should I swap to an SPF50 natural sunscreen?
Summer 2019/2020 was the first summer that we had SPF50 natural sunscreen options available. Fast forward to 2023/2024 and we have even more choices. If you have settled on a favourite SPF30, is it really time to start -
Essential Oils for Anxiety - TGA Approved
We get asked a lot for essential oils for anxiety. It's never appropriate for a retailer to prescribe products for a medical condition, but we are pleased that one of our brands has gone through the process of -
Jojoba Oil as lubricant, is it safe? 3 issues you may not be aware of
Is jojoba oil as lubricant a safe option? Jojoba oil can be a great natural lubricant alternative when you don't have a formulated product with you, but it should only be used with some restrictions and warnings. We -
How to tune your kalimba the easy way - 17 or 21 key
The kalimba is a tuned instrument, and while it doesn't need tuning very often, from time to time it's a good idea to check it and make any adjustments. You can tune your kalimba quickly with no training -
doTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy Blends - 6 new blends for the ultimate support
doTERRA have six essential oil blends centred around supporting emotional wellbeing in the doTERRA emotional aromatherapy blends range. They were released in to the Australian market in 2016. There are six blends in the range. Each one is -
How I travelled with chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue and anxiety
I did something last week that I haven't done successfully in a very long time, 9 years to be exact. I travelled interstate for a work trip / mini holiday and pushed myself way outside of my comfort -
5 reasons dentists love Natural Gem Toothpaste?
We have added Gem Toothpaste to our range this month. We have always specialised in products that are new, innovative and hard to find in mainstream stores. Gem dental products tick the first 2 boxes but not the -
Magnesium for sleep - Amazing Oils Sleep Lotion is a TGA Listed product
Sleep is an incredibly important biological function. For some, a good nights sleep is hard to come by. Using magnesium for sleep is recognised by the TGA in Australia and according to the Government of South Australia's health -
New Kiddy Balms from Lively Living
Lively Living have recently added 2 new products to their range, kiddy balms. They are widely know for selling diffusers and essential oils in Australia, but these new products use their essential oils and blends in a balm -
doTERRA Australia - 5 doTERRA TGA approved oils
Are there many doTERRA TGA approved oils? When putting away our latest batch of stock from doTERRA, we noticed there are now 5 product with an AUST L number printed on the bottle. AUST L numbers are given -
The use of synthetic preservative Phenoxyethanol in natural skin care products
Let's answer some questions about a lab derived preservative that is used in a variety of products that are predominantly natural ingredient based. Is Phenoxyethanol Safe?What about the FDA warning about PhenoxyethanolWhy is Phenoxyethanol used when there are -
Good Riddance Mosquito Repellent arrives
Good Riddance is an Australian made and owned, DEET free, APVMA registered natural mosquito repellent that's safe to use on everyone, including a sensitive option for pregnant women and babies. Most of the products in the Australian market