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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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 -
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 -
Weleda Baby Teething Powder Product Recall April 2019
As of 29th April 2019, there has been a recall of specific batch numbers of the Weleda Baby Teething Powder. It is the 60g jar (the only size available) in the following batch numbers. I8MP04 Sep-23; I8MP05 Sep-23 -
Tim Tams vs Smarties : which one contains banned artificial colours?
This was originally posted in June 2012 and has been updated for April 2019 Back in 2012, we read an article on the 5 artificial colours that were found in the Australian version of Tim Tams. At the -
Amazing Oils Gift With Purchase
Magnesium is a vital micronutrient that's needed in order for over 300 processes in the body to happen. These processes cover anything from processing protein, your muscles, your nervous system, blood pressure and blood glucose. It's needed to -
GST being removed from women's hygiene products 1st January
Legislation was passed earlier this year to finally remove the GST component from women's hygiene products. We should have most products adjusted from 1 Jan, as some of our supplier have already given us the updated pricing. It -
Is it safe to wear natural deodorant at night?
Wearing natural deodorant at night is an interesting topic. I have been asked more than once whether it's safe or necessary to wear a natural deodorant at night. The answer is YES. What's more interesting though is the -
doTERRA Copaiba Essential Oil now in store
There are many products in the doTERRA range that are available for personal use and purchase directly from doTERRA and then there's a set of products that are legally allowed to be sold by retail, the doTERRA Australia -
NEW Simple As That Sunscreen for Delicate Skin & Children
For anyone who knows me and has followed my journey over the years, you will know that I have a lot of sensitivities that other people don't have. Because of this, there are many products in the store -
New Organic Vegan Broth from Simple As That
One of the things I love about this industry is small passionate brands spending time to develop truly amazing products. There's no cost benefit analysis, there's no-one with a calculator sitting at the top of the food chain -
A closer look at the bestselling Australian essential oil blends from Eco Aroma
Many essential oils are in the premium price bracket, prized for their origins and therapeutic properties. For many, essential oils are used purely for the pleasure of the aroma or in DIY natural cleaning products. If you're putting -
doTERRA touch essential oils
doTERRA Australia released the Touch version of a selection of their essential oils and essential oil blends a while back and although we do stock a fair number of them in the store, we realised that some of
