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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Stimulant foods you may want to avoid
Hi. I'm a "canary down the mine shaft". If someone's going to be sensitive to something, it's me! One of the things I need to either avoid or treat as a 'sometimes' food are stimulants. If I eat -
What is creamed coconut?
This week someone asked me if there was an alternative to getting large quantities of canned coconut milk and cream shipped to them in WA to reduce their freight costs. Despite our coconut milk and coconut cream from -
Vaporiser dangers - your guide to choosing a safe one
In May this year, a Brisbane surgeon spoke in the media about the dangers of using vaporisers with children because the steam can cause significant burns. Below, we explain the difference between the steam vaporisers doctors are talking -
What To Eat - the only nutrition program I have ever recommended
This post has been updated 23rd September 2016 In 2014, I enrolled in the Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine with the aim of becoming a qualified nutritionist. Unfortunately, circumstances meant I wasn't able to do it without the -
doTERRA Balance | Grounding Perfume Blend
If you're a regular reader of our website, newsletters and blogs, you'll know I'm a big fan of products that can multi-task. Today we're giving you a little more information about one of the doTERRA essential oil blends -
FAQ: Using an Ultrasonic Vaporiser without essential oils
Today I had someone ask me a question about whether there's any point in using an ultrasonic vaporiser with just water in it, so I thought I'd post my response in a blog post as well. When to -
Cleaning essential oil spills and residue
The more I handle and use essential oils, the more I'm realising just how powerful and potent they are. Whether you're handling doTERRA or any brand of essential oils, they always need to be treated with the utmost -
Hemp Protein Powder vs Hemp Flour
Today we were asked an interesting question that I didn't know the answer to, so I did some research to find out. Is Hemp Flour the same thing as Hemp Protein Powder? Until today, I wasn't familiar with -
Apple Cider Vinegar itchy dog spray
Full disclosure, this is NOT my recipe. This first appeared at Dogs Naturally and then the people at Planet Paws created this graphic and shared it on Facebook. It has been shared almost half a million times and -
NEW: Ice Blue essential oil blend from doTERRA
We're in full swing in March now to get the rest of the doTERRA essential oils on to our store with quality information to ensure you're choosing the correct oil and using it safely. The next oil we -
FAQ: Preparing your Waters Co Ace Pot for the first time
The Waters Co ACE Pot 1.5 litre water filter jug is one of the best quality water filters in our store. At $179.00 for a fluoride water filter that has a 2 year filter kit with it, it's -
Apple Cider Vinegar to help combat mucus
This post is the first in a series of articles we're writing while researching the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. The base reference book we're using for the series is the the Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Miracle
