This article was updated on September 5, 2021. 2020 and 2021 for the world has been surreal. We are being challenged to keep our cool and look out for others. Our old normal way of life has been blown away. I hope you’re being kind to others and following the recommended safety guidelines. Imagine every […]
About Green Goddess The Green Goddess Company produces Natural Cleaning and Laundry, Deodorants, and products for Body and Wellness. Green Goddess (formerly Wendyl’s) products are totally natural, Vegan, cruelty-free and scented only with pure essential oils. There are no synthetics, phosphates, preservatives, fragrance or plant-derived substances. Our products are safe for sensitive skin, with a […]
I went to the Go Green Expo last weekend and received two products from Ahh! Its all Good to review for my blog Eco-Health. They were exquisitely handcrafted shampoo and conditioner Bars. I am a complete fan now! I tried the special shampoo for coloured hair, and it took hardly any time to get the […]
At the Go Green Expo last weekend, I had the pleasure to be given some Green Goddess samples to review for my blog Eco-Health. I selected the face cream and deodorant; both were packaged in an eco-friendly tin. They were both beautiful to use, and looked and felt nothing like regular manufactured goods. And by […]
Ahhh is a vibrant, luxurious range of soap, scrub, moisturiser, shampoo, and conditioning concentrated solid bars, and effervescent bath bombs, that are handmade with love in New Zealand. Our Ahhh range is designed to indulge your senses to elevate your mind, body and soul. Our passionate founder Sophie Cooper uses the best of modern scientific […]
Product Review I was drawn to an innovative NZ-made craft stand at the Health LIving Show in Auckland in March 2021. It was the Ahhh stand, where I found natural, sustainable handcrafted soaps and shampoos. I received a sample of two hand soaps so that I could review them; the Raspberry Marshmallow and the Peach […]
Auckland Go Green Expo & Better Food Fair 2021 TWO GREAT SHOWS UNDER ONE ROOF! Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March ASB Showgrounds The Go Green Expo and Better Food Fair are coming back to Auckland! FREE Tickets are available online for a limited time! If you haven’t got yours, get it today! Tickets can […]
If you are locked down, it can be very lonely being cooped up at home alone, if you are in a single person household.It might have been bad enough before lockdown, but during lockdown it is more isolating, and very difficult to meet people socially. For some singles, you might have to consciously guard against […]
I have been suffering recurrent bouts of cystitis and for a prolonged period I kept going to the doctors and was prescribed antibiotics and Ural effervescent powders. I even tried health food supplement shops and bought everything that was available over the counter to help, but it did no good. They would only clear it […]
GUT LOVING, IMMUNE BOOSTING & INVIGORATING Apple cider vinegar-based tonics Ahi Cider is the new kid on the block and makes Apple Cider Vinegar look tame. Handmade in New Zealand and based on an old herbal remedy, Ahi Cider packs some serious health punch as it’s loaded with powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-microbrial, and circulatory roots […]
GUT LOVING, IMMUNE BOOSTING & INVIGORATING Apple cider vinegar-based tonics Ahi Cider is the new kid on the block and makes Apple Cider Vinegar look tame. Handmade in New Zealand and based on an old herbal remedy, Ahi Cider packs some serious health punch as it’s loaded with powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-microbrial, and circulatory roots […]
A dispensary is a place where something is dispensed, especially medicines, and we only have to look in the wild places around us to find medicinal plants and herbs. From the mountains in Central Otago to the plants in our backyard. We celebrate local, native and wildcrafted plants with a comprehensive range of natural medicinal […]
A few weeks ago I attended the Go Green Expo in Auckland. I was very fortunate to be given a sample of Anti-Flam tonic, to try out and review. Of all the Wild Dispensary tonics there were to choose from, I chose the Anti-flam tonic because of my notorious sensitive gut and tendency to get […]
Here are some recommended tactics to minimise catching Covid-19: We have to do our bit to remain safe in the community. If you care about people, get vaccinated, wear a mask, socially distance, and opt to stay in the fresh air wherever possible, only going to enclosed spaces for a few minutes at a time. […]
The quest for a happy gut My shopping list contains mainly fresh, pure produce and natural fats, because they’re the only things that don’t upset my digestion. It’s common sense. I listened to my body when it became inflamed and sensitive to gluten, sugar, and artificial additives. I got inflammation and bloating when eating wheat, […]
Within one month of going on a Keto diet, I developed appendicitis. After the appendectomy, the surgeon said the appendicitis was probably caused by a sudden change to a high-fat/ high protein/ low carb diet. Wow, Keto is that dangerous… Not only that, but I suffered for a month afterwards with Peritonitis cramps. I was […]
Welcome to my Eco Health blog. I review products, services and books, and post news, events, all to do with sustainable environment and alternative health. To support the traders further, I also feature a self-adding Business Directory Listing which provides links to practitioners and traders. This website and my Facebook Page, is a service to […]
I received a sample to test of Blume, Hand and Body Lotion that is 100% organic ingredients, and manufactured locally on the North Shore by Karen Dobson. Karen has formulated and produced this “little tube of calm”, and she says: “Blume is the best hand and body lotion for dry skin, it is light and […]
ecostore is all about kinder, safer, eco-friendly products to use in and around the home and on the body. From biodegradable ingredients, to our carboNZero certified manufacturing and sugar plastic packaging, Ecostore is constantly working on ways to save energy and resources, and reduce waste. Since 1993 we’ve been making safer plant and mineral-based products […]
Shampoo Bar Review The Auckland Allergy Free & Healthy Living Show was on last weekend, and I was very pleased to find the EarthBar Stand. I have been reading about the latest invention of shampoo bars but had not investigated them til now. Christie Rishworth the founder of the ethical vegan beauty products company EarthBar, […]
I was unaware that ecostore produced a range of Ultra Sensitive products for sensitive skin. While at the Allergy Free Expo last weekend, I discovered them at the ecostore stand. I was very pleased to be given a bottle of ecostore’s Fragrance and Colourant free body lotion to test and review. I already use all […]
I am hearing a new buzz word “FODMAPs” which identifies carbohydrates containing low or high sugar compounds, and we should become aware that some high fodmap foods can be the cause of gastrointestinal discomfort for some people. The Fodmap acronym stands for: Fermentable – meaning they are broken down (fermented) by bacteria in the large bowel […]
I researched that reflexology/accupressure insoles are brilliant for stimulating better health. At shiatsuexpert.com website it explains: The shiatsu acupressure insoles are known for offering multiple health benefits – stimulating nerve function and boosting the energy level. It helps in increasing the blood flow in your body and eliminates the number of toxins. At www.bio-sources.com it […]
