I’ve always had sensitive skin, but during my first pregnancy in 2015, I began having allergic reactions to all sorts of products that I had previously been fine with – moisturisers, hand wash, deodorants, detergents, bleached/normal toilet paper, feminine hygiene products… The only thing that made any difference was using products that were as natural …
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Many scientists dismiss them while some parents absolutely swear by them; but whichever camp you’re in, amber teething necklaces are still proving to be popular as a natural option for relief when it comes time for babies to grow teeth. But do they really work? How do amber teething necklaces work? Quality teething necklaces are …
I’ve long been a user of Eco Tan’s Invisible Tan lotion and happily rant and rave about it to anyone who asks for my opinion on home self-tanning. It’s one of the few products that leaves my skin with a healthy summer glow (rather than an oompa loompa orange one!). Vegan, toxic free, certified organic, …
I must confess, things like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir and kombucha aren’t really my thing. However, fermented foods and beverages are all the rage right now so when Kiwi company Mad Millie offered to send me one of their Handcrafted Kefir Kits for reviewing I figured I’d check it out to see what all the fuss …
I’m generally an advocate of making the majority of your food from scratch, alongside an everything-in-moderation approach with other foods to avoid deprivation and to retain your sanity. Last pregnancy I had barely any cravings at all, but this one Nutella has featured big time. And I’m not talking about just spreading a little on …
GoPro cameras are known for their versatility, ruggedness and ability to take footage pretty much anywhere – from surfing to rockclimbing, car racing to snowboarding. Anything exciting you can think to record videos of; a GoPro is your best bet. When GoPro sent me a HERO5 Session camera for road testing, I was ridiculously excited …
Having recently done a comprehensive review of the new Fitbit Alta HR, I’m pretty well versed on what Fitbits are all about and how useful they are when it comes to increasing awareness of our daily health and wellness habits. Fitbit provided me with their Fitbit Blaze to put it through its paces for a …
I can’t remember the last time I went to the circus. For that matter I’m not entirely sure I’ve ever actually been to a circus show. So when I was offered tickets to the opening night of Weber Bros Circus’ latest show Adrenaline I jumped at the chance to go. This also happened to coincide …
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I’m always on the lookout for new and amazing health and wellness products for life in the kitchen, the gym and at home. Here are my current faves; a combination of some of the latest sample products that have come across my desk for me to try out, and the products I’ve found myself that …
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Typically I prefer to drink plain or sparkling water most of the time, but sometimes you just want to drink something that has flavour to it – especially on a hot summer’s day. I was recently sent the range of OVI Hydration beverages to try out; I’d previously seen them in the chillers at the …
RRP: $44.95 (paperback) Most of us know his face as the co-host of popular cooking game show My Kitchen Rules, but did you know that Australian chef Pete Evans is dedicated to improving peoples’ lives through education about nutritional food and wellness? With an increasing amount of research pointing to gut health as a leading …
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RRP: $33.95 Ever find yourself staring blankly at the equipment in your gym trying to figure out what to do with it? Books like this can provide some great inspiration and tips to help keep your workouts fresh and interesting. The blurb promises that this third edition of Strength Ball Training delivers more exercises, programmes, …
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