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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My doTERRA Essential Oils massage
I'm going to tell you a personal story. It's quite long, but I've had an unexpected and quite amazing massage experience with doTERRA essential oils and I wanted to share it with you in case it resonates with -
Medicinal use of hemp seeds and hemp seed oil in Australia
We have been receiving a larger than normal volume of enquiries from customers about the medicinal qualities of the hemp seeds and hemp seed oil in our store. I am assuming there's been something online that I have -
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 -
Ultrasonic Vaporiser vs Oil Burner
One of my staff this week asked me about buying beeswax candles for her oil burner. This started quite the discussion about the best way to diffuse essential oils. At the end of the conversation, she ended up -
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 -
Still indecision over hemp seeds being made legal for human consumption
This week, a forum chaired by the Federal Assistant Health Minister, Fiona Nash, still came to the conclusion that there is concern from the police over drug testing and the consumption of hemp seeds. This application process started -
Olive Oil - cook or not to cook
If there's one thing I have learnt from researching nutrition over the past 2 years, it's that every time you come across a piece of research, there's another piece that says the complete opposite thing. The study of -
Gluten Free Crumbed Chicken alternatives
Crumbed chicken is one of my favourite things to eat. Yes, I'm a simple gal. For a lot of kids, chicken nuggets are a favourite too. Whether you're just trying to escape processed versions with additives or going -
Vitamix Jugs & spare parts now in our warehouse ready for same day shipment
UPDATE - we are no longer selling Vitamix Jugs and spare parts. Please contact Raw Blend in Australia who are the Australian distributor. There's nothing worse than having a silly accident with your Vitamix and killing the jug -
Zkin prescription for pregnancy
When a lot of women fall pregnant, they go through a pretty radical shift in their every day life to ensure they are creating the perfect environment for their baby to grow in, and it's a beautiful thing -
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