Time for New Habits
The end of the year is a time when we look to create new habits. We reflect back on the year that we have had. And decide what we would…
The end of the year is a time when we look to create new habits. We reflect back on the year that we have had. And decide what we would…
Handy Essential Oils to Use Around the Home I wanted to share with you some handy essential oils that you can use with ease. I don’t like conventional pesticides they…
“Sick Building Syndrome” is a term that has been around for a few decades to explain how and why people are affected by their buildings. As a building biologist, I…
Pests: What Are They? When you really stop and think about it, pests are critters in the wrong place at the wrong time. They are important parts of nature and…
What do I think of Scented Reeds and Candles? Scented reeds and candles – peh! I have thought a lot about scented reeds and candles …and my opinion is very…
Home is the most important place. It is our castle. Home is our safety haven, our sacred space, our island in the midst of the world. For many of us,…
Ten Toxic Truths Toxic truth: lifestyle-related chronic disease is widely recognised as being one of the top underlying causes for death. Epidemics and pandemics have been fuelled by high intake…
I want to share some information about ozone, VOCs and our indoor air. From here, I will share my stance on “bake outs,” so let’s start at the end to…
Sick Building Syndrome – Avoid this in the Workplace Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) incorporates many facets of the built environment. Focus on Indoor Air Quality When it comes to air…
Hawthorn University: Holistic Detoxification Hawthorn University offer high level online training to health practitioners, predominantly naturopaths. So, I was thrilled to receive an invitation from Hawthorn University to present a…
Indoor Air Pollution and Health Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. Immediate effects Immediate effects may show up after a…
The introduction of non-stick pans has allowed us to use less oil in our cooking, which is great. It is also easy to clean, make it a “tool of choice”…
Australian newspaper The Age reported yesterday that a chemical ingredient used as a preservative in baby wipes and other personal care products is being linked to an increase of dermatological…
The History of Perfumes Perfumes have a long history… Once upon a time in a land far away there lived a wise and wonderful woman. Her name was Tapputi-Belatikallim, or…
They may smell nice, but perfume stinks in terms of what it is made of. Prompted by the discovery of a list of ingredients used in perfumery on the International Fragrance…