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May 16, 2018

144 tonnes of plastic is a good reason to make the switch to an eco-friendly toothbrush

We tend to think of buying and using a toothbrush as a simple, mindless task. All we have to do is pick up a brush, take it home, and put it to good use. But while this simple routine is...

Jun 14, 2017

What’s all the fuss about activated charcoal?

What is it? Activated charcoal, also known as activated or pure carbon, is a fine black, odourless, tasteless powder. It is made by heating wood or coconut shells to a high temperature, usually around 1000 degrees, in an airless environment....

May 19, 2017

Why you should switch to a natural toothpaste

Author: Renée Leonard-Stainton from Renée Naturally. Qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Western Medical Herbalist. Brushing teeth twice daily is a healthy habit that most New Zealanders can pat themselves on the back and say they get right. Maybe we haven’t got our...

May 12, 2017

4 Ways to use the detoxifying power of charcoal

In an ideal world, we would be eating perfectly natural foods all the time and be safe from environmental toxins no matter where the day took us. The surrounding air would be clear and fresh without pollution and the water purified. Unfortunately we...

Apr 24, 2017

Banish stains and get whiter, brighter teeth!

Want whiter, brighter teeth? Here’s how to avoid and reduce teeth staining without using any nasty bleaching agents. First, we need to know the makeup of our teeth to understand how staining occurs. Our teeth are made up of four...