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We all know that good hygiene is essential but have we been taking things too far with antibacterial soap? According to highly respected research institute,…

Allergies including asthma and eczema are increasing at an alarming rate in developed countries like Australia. But why is this?

Maybe it’s got something…

Do you suffer from sneezing and itchy skin? Are there some things you can’t eat? If so, you’re not alone – more and more New Zealanders are…

The cooler autumn weather can affect how our skin looks and feels so if your skin has been feeling dry or irritated it could be a good time to look at adjusting…

We recently ran a completion with our friends at Kokohuia Lodge to win…

1. Make the most of the sunshine and dry your clothes and bed linen outside in the fresh air. Sunshine can actually help kill bacteria and dust mites, and…

Standing on a north facing slope in the sub tropical North of New Zealand, ecoman Malcolm Rands talks about growing your own trees for furniture and flooring.

I managed to get this recipe from my sister Andrea after trying this heavenly moist cake.

Queen of Sheba Cake

Ingredients:

Did you know that the average person wraps 20 gifts at Christmas? If just 3 of those were wrapped in reused paper or a paper alternative, the paper saved would…