KNOW THIS: Toothpaste contains some very toxic chemicals that can get into your bloodsstream WHY? Your month is one of the most absorbent places win your body. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Switch to one of the many non-toxic toothpastes available. I've pretty much gone toxic-free when it comes to toiletries and beauty products, … Continue reading Clean? Toothpaste is anything but.
KNOW THIS: Consuming lots of meat is bad for us and the environment. WHY? Livestock and their by-products are one of the biggest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Minimise the amount of meat you consume, if any. The madness of meat farming I've never really been a massive … Continue reading The madness of meat farming
KNOW THIS: Humans aren't built to tolerate dairy after childhood. WHY? Only 35% of people carry a mutant gene allowing them to digest milk. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? If you ever suffer from symptoms such as cramping, bloating, diarrhoea, acne, eczema or asthma, consider whether you are intolerant. No whey! I’m not a … Continue reading No whey! I’m not a weirdo after all
KNOW THIS: Most sunscreens are very toxic. WHY? The toxic chemicals commonly used penetrate into our bloodstream. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Choose a non-toxic mineral sunscreen. Sunscreens vs Miss Macadamia Standard sunscreens are considered so toxic by some, that I once read that an Australian doctor thought it was safer not to wear … Continue reading Miss Macadamia
KNOW THIS: Over 174 of the chemicals found in products are found in our bloodstream. WHY? Skin is the largest organ of the body and it can absorb a lot of what we put on it. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Check that the chemicals in your products aren’t harmful. The top 10 skincare … Continue reading Ten skincare ingredients to avoid
KNOW THIS: Eating too much ham, sausages and bacon can cause cancer. WHY? Processed red meats contain chemicals that generate N-nitroso compounds in the gut that damage the cells that line the bowel. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Keep processed and red meats to a minimum in your diet. The meats to eat in … Continue reading The meats to eat in moderation
KNOW THIS: Going dairy-free is easier than you think. WHY? There are a plethora dairy-free alternatives. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Try it. I bet you’ll feel better for it. The diary-free switch I’m quiet glad that I don’t carry the lactase persistent mutant gene. (see my blog post about it here) Ok, so … Continue reading The dairy-free switch
KNOW THIS: Rosehip oil is a beauty miracle cure. WHY? It delivers antioxidants that stimulate collagen production and it protects from ageing. HOW DO I USE IT? Nightly as a moisturiser, and or as a make-up remover. Mother nature: The real beauty miracle I accidentally come across a miracle beauty product. Rosehip oil. Pure, organic, … Continue reading The real beauty miracle
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