Myth Busting: How Effective Are Air-Purifying Plants?
Myth Busting: How Effective Are Air-Purifying Plants? ‘I was asked during a phone consult recently if it is OK to have lots of air-purifying plants in the home. It’s a pretty common belief that indoor plants, especially those that actually claim to be ‘air...
Should You Invest in an Air Purifier For Dust in Your Home?
Should You Invest in an Air Purifier For Dust in Your Home? Dust in our homes can be a nuisance at the very least . Anyone who suffers from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or respiratory conditions will know that dust can trigger inflammation in the body and any number...
The 6 Pillars of a Natural Home That’s Truly Healthy
The 6 Pillars of a Natural Home That’s Truly Healthy When it comes to creating a natural home for your family, there are a lot of factors to consider and some are more obvious to us than others. Take chemicals, for example. Most of us are aware that the cleaning...
How Air Quality Testing in Your Home Can Improve Allergies & Asthma
How Air Quality Testing in Your Home Can Improve Allergies & Asthma Our indoor air quality can be ten times more polluted than outdoors. A combination of fragrance, dust, chemicals, noxious gases, mould, and other toxicants, exist in the air we breathe in our...
Is Fragrance Bad For You?
Is fragrance really bad for you? If so, are essential oils the answer to all our fragrance woes? In this post, I’ll explore the answers to both of these questions. You get up in the morning, roll from your bedsheets smelling of ‘fresh rain’. You...
The Harmful Ingredients in Skincare Products to Avoid
The Harmful Ingredients in Skincare Products to Avoid Getting your head around which harmful ingredients in skincare products to avoid is enough to give anyone a headache. There are hundreds of chemicals that go into the production of beauty products and personal care...
Everything You Should Know About House Dust Mites
It’s hard not to notice that allergies have escalated significantly in recent years, particularly amongst children. One of the most common causes of allergies is house dust mites. They may even be the most common trigger of all year round allergies and asthma. An...
What Causes Allergies in the House?
Allergic diseases have doubled in western countries over the last 25 years. It’s hard not to notice, especially if you have school-aged children The causes or triggers of allergies and sensitivities are complex and often multi-factorial. They have baffled...
How to Reduce Swimming Pool Chlorine Side Effects on the Skin
How to Reduce Swimming Pool Chlorine Side Effects on the Skin If you have been following my last few posts you will have noticed a theme: skin irritants. Two of the main swimming pool chlorine side effects are irritation of the skin and lungs, so in this blog, I will...
Natural Eczema Treatment: Is Your Product Really Natural?
Natural Eczema Treatment: Is Your Product Really Natural? Do you or someone you know suffer from eczema? Did you know there are some natural eczema treatment steps you can take at home that can minimise or even completely eliminate the problem? I was in denial about...Hi, I’m Una. Eco-Lifestyle Coach & Scientist
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