For those of you who have tried to use a natural deodorant, you'll agree that that's easier said than done - a lot of them don't work. So, in a bid to preserve the wellbeing of our friends and...
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Is Mosquito Repellent Safe?
When you head away on safari (see above; this is not another South Africa piece, I promise), there are a few things to consider before you touch down – mosquito repellent being one of them. As we...
Organic Sanitary Items – with Aimee Marks
A quick note: If you missed my article regarding the NEED for organic sanitary items, you can find this here. If you've come from there... you can find all the information you need re: products I...
A Wedding So Very ‘Us’
It's hard to believe that one year ago, we were celebrating our nuptials and close to 8 years ago, we met for the very first time. Time has gone so incredibly fast! As promised (though incredibly...
Why I ditched my Antiperspirant Deodorant (it’s not what you think)
Now before you think I've completely lost the plot, hear me out 🙂 I ditched my antiperspirant deodorant a while ago (much to the horror of my close friends and family, more on that later) because...
Lucas Paw Paw & Petroleum Jelly
I'll admit that I heard that Lucas Paw Paw Ointment contained petroleum jelly years ago and as a result, I axed them then and there. Since then, you could say that Lucas Paw Paw has been on my list...
Toxic Free Make-Up: My Favourite Powders
Have you ever taken the time to skim over the list of ingredients found in your everyday cosmetics? If your products were anything like the ones I used to use, do the words chemical $%&!...
Toxic Free Make-up: The Best Natural Foundations
Having modelled for many years, I am the first to admit I have worn my fair share of foundation. From your stock-standard supermarket brands to the exclusive Armani and everything in between. It's...
8 Reasons Why You Should Start Dry Body Brushing
Now before you sigh and tell me you don't have time to incorporate another ritual into your morning routine, let me tell you that if you make the effort, dry body brushing is well worth the...
Fake tanning goes organic with EcoTan
As I gear up for the Brownlow medal, I started looking for natural tanning products that will help me achieve that natural summer glow at the end of a grey autumn stay in Melbourne. I started doing...
Detoxifying your Life in 12 simple steps
Unfortunately, we live in a world where we are constantly exposed to a number of toxins. These toxins, build up in our body over time and have been linked to a number of health problems including...
Should I buy organic tampons? Every woman must read
A woman uses more than 12,000 tampons in her lifetime and each and every one of them come into contact with the most sensitive and most absorbent part of her body. As such, it makes complete sense...
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Meet Alyse
I’m a qualified Nutritionist who believes an evidence-based approach to modern nutrition is severely under-rated. Patients are so often left in the dark when it comes to health-care and as a firm believer in the old saying “knowledge is power”, my ultimate goal is to provide my readers, students and patients with clear and actionable advice that ultimately helps you reach your full potential.