We are all trying to sift through the many ways to create healthier lives and homes for ourselves and families. Keep in mind, there is not much point eating well or exercising your body if you then come home to live in an unhealthy house (or workplace) that makes you unwell and undoes all the …
Health & Nutrition
Featured in The Natural Artisan- Winter 2018
It was nice to talk Healthy Homes in the Winter edition of ‘The Natural Artisan.’ A great online magazine that is collaborated by Rockcote who create natural lime and clay renders that I love to use. Check it out below!
How to low-tox your bed in 3x simple steps
There are some wonderful natural materials available now that you can use to create a low-tox and healthy bed, which will enhance your sleep and wellbeing. It can be confusing to know what the best natural materials are and where they should be used to choose the best option for you. If you begin with …
How geopathic stress can be affecting your families health in Qld
In modern times, people are beginning to simplify their lifestyles and improve their health by avoiding exposure to things like chemicals, polluted air and water sources in their environment. However, many do not understand the huge impact that geopathic stress has on our health in the environments that we live and work in. As …
Modern Hemp Building – A revolutionary natural design & building system for Australia.
Creating a healthy, naturally beautiful and harmonious home has finally become more accessible for Australians in recent years. The most promising and affordable natural building system that I have investigated and used is Hempcrete, which has been used more widely overseas. It provides a wonderful platform to create a healthy, sustainable and natural home to …
Safer use of ‘Wireless technology’ to protect your child’s health + wellbeing
There is a dangerous misconception that wireless technology like ‘Wifi’ is safe for your child to use. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case and they are likely being exposed to high levels of electromagnetic radiation from a number of sources throughout their day, including at home, car, kindy, daycare and school. Have you had a spare …
Creating a Healthy & Harmonious Workspace
A few years of clutter and chaos has been cleared away from our Studio to finally create a modern workspace from home! I wanted to create a healthy and harmonious workspace that ensured natural materials and finishes were prioritised and had no chemical (VOCs) off-gassing and integrated Feng Shui principles. As well, reduce my exposure …
How to cook with Hemp
The wonderful nutritional benefits of hemp foods are finally here for us all to enjoy! Hemp may soon become one of Australia’s new super foods with it a perfect ratio of Omega 3 & 6s for the human body. It also contains high levels of protein (20-30%), 20 amino acids (9 essential ones our bodies …
How you can use Chinese Astrology to better support you and create harmony in your home.
An informed understanding of Astrology can empower us in negotiating the flow of our lives and how to handle important passages and cycles when they occur. The Four Pillars of Destiny is an ancient system of Chinese Solar Astrology, which is based upon the cycle of the Earth around the Sun. It includes the unique …
Improving mental health and wellbeing in the Building & Construction Industry
Over the weekend I heard of the sad news of a Site Manager who committed suicide a week ago. He was close to the same age as my husband, who is also a Site Manager and had young children and a wife. Although I didn’t know him personally, he was considered a happy person with …