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....

Rice is a staple food in most households. Not only do many of us eat rice on a regular basis - but snack food like rice cakes, rice...

Gluten intolerance and celiac disease are a growing problem worldwide. An article written by independent scientists links gluten...

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 over...

"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...

You don't have to be Einstein to realize that mega-mergers only benefit the pockets of the big corporate players and not the likes of you...

Too much sugar is bad for us – no matter what type of sweetener we use. Before sugar enters the bloodstream from the digestive tract, it...

Fish and seafood is rich in healthy Omega-3 fats and provides us with high-quality proteins. That's why the demand for seafood from...

Refined carbs + non-essential fat = fat A combination of refined carbs (such as white bread, sugar, pasta, pastries) and non-essential...

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...