Motherhood – in the raw: A self-help book
After suffering physical and emotional pain from a traumatic pregnancy and birth, and while supporting her partner through severe depression, Megan de Gee was inspired to…
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Making healthier choices: your journey to wellness
Nyree Yali’s journey to wellness was inspired by her own health struggles as a child and teen and a subsequent desire to help others. She set…
Nutrition for mind, body and soul
Zita Dixon’s food and nutrition journey was inspired by a desire to help her family and to find a connection between what we eat and our…
Hay Fever. What, Why, How
By Kate Barnes Spring is my most favourite time of year, yet… for 1 in 5 of us, this beautiful season is the absolute…
Health is not valued till sickness comes
By Desiree Lee Health is not valued till sickness comes. These words by Thomas Fuller resonate in my mind as I sit looking out my window at the beautiful native trees…
Who Knew Pregnancy Depression Can Last for Years?
By Dawn Kingston Many women think that if they struggle with depression or anxiety during pregnancy it will all go away when the baby…
Mobile Pilates: making exercise accessible and affordable
Phoebe Heyhoe wanted to make it easier for women to exercise, by offering mobile Pilates sessions in your home, workplace, community centre, local park or online. MatWorks Pilates was launched back…
Empowering women through nutrition and fitness
What started with a blog to document her own health and fitness journey, led Jill Lister-Martin to start up her own fitness and nutrition coaching business….
The lost he(art) of food
By Kate Barnes 2 reasons we’re losing the he(art) of our food. It’s no coincidence the word art forms the word ’heart’. Art: the expression of creativity and imagination… It’s about producing…
Why mums are ditching the gym for home workouts
There is a lot going on as a mum – sleepless nights, feeding, nappy changes, tantrums, the endless calls of “I’m hungry”… and not…
Love and healing through music and meditation
With a combined passion for music and meditation, Jus and Shell, the amazing ladies behind Foxy Feelgood, are on a mission to spread positivity and healing through sound and meditation. The passion:…
Mindfulness for children: the key to emotional wellbeing
Inspired by a love for her family, and, battling with her own mental and emotional wellbeing, Ainee Cha was motivated to change her career in a…
How children’s diets change as they develop
By Emily Folk One of the first things that every baby needs is their first meal. After you bond with your baby, the ritual of feeding…
Omega-3s: What to take during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and childhood
By the Nordic Naturals Education Team One of the first questions from anyone interested in omega-3s is: How much should I take? It’s also one…
Colic: tips and natural remedies
Having a baby is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, however it can also be the most challenging, especially when your baby…
Chiropractic’s role in helping grow happy healthy children
All parents want to see their little ones grow, adapt, thrive and get the most out of life. We are seeing now more than ever before parents looking for…
The fourth trimester – how traditional plant remedies can help support you and your baby
The fourth trimester, while it may sound a bit odd, focuses on the three months after your child is born and is just as important…
The importance of making time for YOU
By Elizabeth Pantley Parenting is a more-than-full-time job. You’re constantly busy and likely stressed from handling a million tasks from morning ’til night-and everywhere…
Why do kids get sick?
By Kate Barnes With record numbers of flu cases being reported across Australia, I’m zooming in and taking a closer look at just WHY…
Teaching kids how to protect the earth
By Sarah Moore As I write this, the Amazon rainforest is ablaze. That’s a very big problem; there’s every chance that the fires could…