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Could Your Yoga Mat Be Affecting Your Fertility Chances?

Some scary new information has come out that shows your trusty yoga mat may be having a negative impact on your fertility. A new study has found there’s a link between a certain chemical found in most yoga mats and the chance women have of conceiving. The chemical organophosphate flame retardants (PFRs), are placed in a […]

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Can acupuncture play a role in IVF treatment, infertility and pregnancy?

Moving from an ancient Oriental practice to science-supported modern mainstream medicine, acupuncture offers a range of health benefits for women, particularly around fertility and pregnancy. Acupuncture has been around for over 2000 years. A non-invasive gentle therapy, it has a wide range of benefits with minimal side effects. It’s been used to help treat everything […]

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Scientists Say Women Have More Stamina Than Men

We all know that male and female bodies are built differently and that men are often physically bigger and stronger- however have one big advantage. Stamina. A new study suggests that women have greater muscle endurance than men. So while men may be stronger, women’s stamina can help to even out the playing field. The […]

Health

Spice up your life: The Amazing Ways Cinnamon Can Improve Your Health

Cinnamon has always been a favourite spice of mine. It tastes great whether it’s sprinkled on top of a pipping hot latte or mixed into an apple pie. Luckily enough this tasty spice also has some pretty good health benefits. Here’s a few of the the benefits cinnamon has to offer: Diabetes and cholestral Many […]

Health, Report

Researchers Have Found An Alarming Link Between Hair Dye And Cancer

A new study has suggested, that rather worryingly, many common salon hair treatments including hair dye, could increase the risk of breast cancer. Research done at Rutgers University recently published a study that showed an alarming increase when women used dark hair dye and chemical relaxers. Using these treatments increased the chances of developing the […]

Beauty, Health

This Lush Lotion Is Being Hailed As The ‘Miracle Cure’ For Insomnia

Who doesn’t wish they could get a better nights sleep? While it seems like there may be no quick way to send yourself into dreamland, Lush’s “Sleepy” lotion is being hailed as the cure for insomnia. This body lotion was insanely popular when Lush released it during July and now it’s back for a limited […]

Beauty, Health

Why Seaweed May be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Your Skin

Holding rice, salmon and avo in a nice cylindrical shape isn’t the only thing that seaweed is good for. In Asian food culture, seaweed comes in all shapes and forms to make soups, salads or garnishes. But not only does it taste amazing, it’s also exceptionally good for you with a high concentration of vitamins, […]

Health, Success, Thought Leader

The Dove Self Esteem Project Has Launched In New Zealand

The Dove self esteem project has launched in New Zealand with the aim to change 18,000 young Kiwis lives. The project provides parents, teachers and mentors with self esteem building programmes. Including ‘Confident me’ which is a resource for teachers to help improve boost self esteem and reduce body image concerns. There’s also ‘Uniquely me’ […]

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Coming down with a cold? Here are some amazing juices to help you combat the flu!

We’re in ‘that’ time of the year. A time that no one likes, not because it’s cold, but because everyone is starting to get sick. It’s a time where everyone visits the doctors more frequently and starts stocking up on painkillers for those unwanted headaches and runny noses. We always hear about taking vitamins to […]

Entrepreneur, Health

Arepa: The Brand New Kiwi Drink To Make You Think

A new health drink that’s gaining traction fast is claiming to improve our thinking. Arepa was created by New Zealander Angus Brown and has already gained attention on Instagram. Within the website’s bio it claims to be scientifically designed brain nutrition, created by science and sourced by nature. View this post on Instagram You may […]

Beauty, Health

A Formula for Success in Skincare

Over the last quarter of a century ecostore has redefined the way that we think about what we clean our houses, clothes and ourselves with. Now they are taking that magic formula to skincare with the launch of SKIN. Huia Iti, SKIN’s research & development manager shares with us some of the behind the scenes […]

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5 Essentials to see you through the dampness and darkness of Winter

There’s retail therapy, but what’s it called when you buy stuff literally for good health? Retail wellness? Doesn’t quite have the same ring to it really. But now that we’re in the depths of winter we’re bringing out the woolly mittens and getting plenty of blankets piled up on the bed. But if you’re still […]

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Winter Essentials: 5 Tips To See You Through August

We’re finally into the final month of Winter, rejoice! However, we’re still in for a bit more chilly weather as last week contained the coldest night of the year. So if you’re feeling a bit down over all the rain, or battling of a case of the sniffles, we have some winter essentials you need […]

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The Signs Of Breast Cancer You Need To Look Out For At Each Age

It is a widely held belief that breast cancer only occurs in older women, however, this is a dangerous and wrong idea. While it is true that majority of all breast cancer occurs in women over 50 (75%), this does not mean that younger women are exempt.  In fact,  breast cancer in younger women can […]

Experience, Health, Personal

I Spent A Week Following Instructions From A Wellness App And This Is What It Was Like

You may or may not heard of the relatively new wellness and meditation app ‘Jiyo’. I hadn’t until I saw an article online praising it as the “ultimate wellness app” and promising such things a decent night of sleep. So with a hopeful heart, I downloaded the free Jiyo app for my phone and began […]

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Your Gut Is So Much More Important To Good Health Than You Think

Many of us complain that we are constantly tired; that no matter how hard we try, every diet is unsuccessful; and we catch every cold that does the rounds. We try every pill, potion and fad we can possibly think of to feel better, but we are always unsuccessful. This is because we are forgetting […]

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Why Anti-Energy Drinks Are Going To Become The Next Big Thing For Stressed Out People

Let’s face it, we live in a world where we are perpetually tired and worst case, stressed. There is so much going on around us, in our personal lives and the world as a whole, that it is hard not to feel fatigued an as a result a little bit tightly wound. There are solutions; […]