How can I be happier? This is a question I get asked all the time. We all want to be happy – however, happiness is not something that...

I feel sad when I think of my uncles passing. The saddest part is that he didn't lead a memorable life. He did shift work in a steel...

We can't see them, we can't smell them and we can't taste them - but phthalates are everywhere and are a considerable risk to our health....

Worried about toxins? You should be. Following are the results of the first comprehensive New Zealand monitoring program from 2014 - 2016...

A key reason why people have trouble losing weight is that their bodies are overloaded with toxins. Their detox systems are quickly...

Wherever you live in the world, toxins are a fact of modern life. There is really no escaping them. They are in the air we breathe, the...

If you are like most people, the chances are you have quite a variety of toxic cleaning products in your house. From oven cleaners to...

Many people let themselves be controlled by those 5 things and are thereby preventing themselves from having an extraordinary life. 1....

a For an update on pesticide testing NZ - check out my new blog The rate of some cancers has doubled and even quadrupled in the world...

"Green, clean New Zealand"? When I first moved to New Zealand in 1999, I thought I'm moving to this pristine place with crystal clear...

Acne is a skin condition that occurs mainly due to hormone fluctuations, clogged pores, poor diet, stress and an imbalance of bacteria...

Coming back to New Zealand, I was surprised to find out that there are no standards in place for sunscreens. Apparently, compliance is...

Food additives are substances that are added to food to make them taste better, look better and keep them fresh for longer. Some...

Lately I have put off getting a mammogram, mainly because I worry about the negative effect that could result from the radiation. But how...

Should I go for healthy or unhealthy? All parents want the best for their children. We all want them to become strong, smart and healthy...

Happiness - for many, it remains an elusive thing. It's something that seems to be always just around the corner. We tell ourselves that...