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Why ancient plants are the future of skincare

Sukin botanical skincare blends ancient plants with modern science. Discover why this Australian brand is leading the natural beauty charge.

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Toxin-free beauty

From hidden chemicals in skincare to the air in our homes. Here’s how to transition to a non-toxic beauty routine without the overwhelm.

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Glycine, the underrated nutrient

Discover the overlooked amino acid glycine — vital for collagen, skin health, and vitality during pregnancy, postpartum, and ageing.

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The winter-proof beauty guide

From dry, lacklustre skin to static-prone hair, winter brings a handful of beauty woes. They don’t however, have to define the season. Discover how to keep your glow and embrace the cold season well and beautifully with a bit of winter beauty advice. Winter is a paradox. It’s a season of cosy moments, nourishment and […]

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Beauty benefits of biotin

Discover how biotin supports healthy hair, skin and nails—plus natural food sources to boost your beauty from the inside out.

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Honey: Nature’s beauty elixir

Discover honey’s powerful beauty benefits for skin and hair—from hydration and acne care to glow-boosting masks and hair treatments.

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Spa therapy for your feet

The treatment of your feet brings you down to earth as well as feeling incredibly soothed in mind and body.

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Checking out BPA

Your receipt from your supermarket checkout might be a source of BPA.

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The taste of effort

Food tastes better when you have to work hard to get it.

What is vaman dhauti?

This post is either going to disgust or intrigue you or possibly both. I mentioned last week that at the ashram, we underwent yogic cleansing techniques. The first was jala neti and the second was the slightly more unconventional, vaman dhauti. So what is vaman? Vaman must be performed the first thing in the morning […]

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Fructose fuels gout

Drinks high in fructose can increase your chances of developing gout.

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Why chocolate is ACE

A new study has pinpointed how chocolate lowers blood pressure.

It’s just a Social Network

Some friends of the Dark Mistress referred to the disappearance of one of their midst form FaceBook as suicide, and her eventual return as resurrection. This got the Dark Mistress thinking… In the future nobody will visit a website for health or any other information – they will just get content feeds through FaceBook. Nobody […]

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Your inner flirt

Knowing your flirtation style can help in the dating game.

How do measure the impact of pub nacho night on your weight-loss regime?

It might seem reductive but the Dark Mistress is a measurement kind of gal. There is satisfaction in the plotting of progress… The physical stuff like weight-loss is SO EASY to measure. To lose 10Kg and 6cms off the waistline you have to DO STUFF… ok I get that. But sustainability is another matter… Here’s […]

Of money and turnips

Before we get into today’s business, I should take a moment to explain my purpose in this blog. The name of the blog is a dead giveaway really…here we look at the world through the prism of a glass turnip; we see the world as it really is. We take on environmental and social issues […]

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How to balance your acid and alkali levels

Do you suffer from lacklustre skin, dry hair or brittle nails? You could be suffering from acidosis.

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Get beautiful skin from within

The digestive system is the key to healthy and radiant looking skin.