5 tips for an Imperfect Low Waste Christmas
Christmas is a time filled with fun, food, family and festivities but it is also a time where our waste footprint increases significantly. A 2023 survey by the Australian Institute reported that in Australia alone the total cost of...
Can Plastic Affect My Fertility? Here’s What You Need to Know
As a fertility acupuncturist I have grown increasingly concerned about the impact of plastics and environmental toxins on our fertility potential. Infertility now affects one in every six couples, and with the global fertility rate...
Whats your skin type?
Your skin type is what you are born with but our skin can fall prey to various conditions throughout our life depending on our environment, lifestyle, hormones & even stress levels. Understanding your skin type...
10 Tips to Slow Down
In our “busy is better society” we don’t often afford ourselves the space to slow down. It can be seen as something indulgent or that you just don’t have the time for, but to avoid...
Turn your food scraps into natural skincare
Have you ever thought about using your leftover food scraps as a skin tonic? Most likely heard of cucumbers to soothe tired eyes but what about strawberries? Take a look below & see how you...
5 R's to reducing food waste
Food essentially comes to us as part of a cycle of growth, harvest, consumption & rot, which nourishes new growth. When we throw our food into landfill rather than composting, we are breaking that cycle....
10 tips to reduce food waste & save money
With food prices soaring its not only great for the planet but great for your wallet! Here are 10 of my top tips for reducing waste when purchasing food. Support local producers & buy in-season produce....
10 nasties to avoid in skincare
Our skin is our body’s largest organ, & it plays a critical role in keeping us healthy. Not only does it protect everything on the inside, but it also helps to keep the nasties out....
What nasties are lurking in your Skincare?
Nasties in your personal care products
Have you ever taken the time to read through the list of ingredients on the back of your sunscreen or moisturiser? Chances are you’ll see a jumble of chemical names & numbers that are hard to pronounce & understand.
You might also notice that sometimes only the active ingredients will be listed, leaving you questioning what else is in the product