Health

Toothpaste Toxins: Toothpaste Ingredients To Avoid
You brush your teeth twice a day, and spit out the toothpaste. And because you spit it out, it doesn’t matter whether there are bad

Toxic Chemicals: What to Avoid When Pregnant
When you’re researching how to have a healthy pregnancy you’ll probably see a lot of scary stuff. Unfortunately there can be a lot out there

Fluoride in Toothpaste: Yes or No?
Do we really need fluoride in toothpaste? Many places in Australia have had fluoridated water since the 1950s (although it varies by region). The government

Ancient Minerals Magnesium: What is MSM? Should You Use Oil or Gel Form?
I’ve written before about how much I love transdermal magnesium products like Ancient Minerals. They’ve really helped with my headaches and insomnia. Your body actually

Postpartum Pelvic Floor Exercises for New Mums
Weakness of the pelvic floor muscle can occur during pregnancy as well as post delivery, therefore it is important to strengthen the muscle both whist

Shopping Guide: All The Natural Dental Products You Need For Healthy Gums And Teeth
When you’re making the switch to natural products, it can seem overwhelming. Where do you start? Well, I think that you start with the products

Silicones In Makeup and Skin Care: Should You Avoid Them?
A while back, I decided to stop stocking a ‘natural’ brand of skincare here at Hello Charlie because they reformulated and introduced silicones to their

Natural Chest Rubs And Balms: The Natural Way To Clearing Up Your Chest
Winter weather is here. We’re all stuck inside, and the coughs and colds are getting shared around amongst the family. When you’re feeling chesty and

7 Natural Sleep Remedies To Help Your Child Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Does your child have trouble falling or staying asleep? Don’t worry, it’s not at all uncommon. Most children will struggle with insomnia at some point

Postpartum Self Care: New Baby? How To Still Take Care Of Yourself
The first 12 weeks are the toughest, they say. The learning curve was steep. My husband said that in the first week of our son’s

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) And Radiation: What You Need To Know And How To Minimise Exposure
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity isn’t a recognised medical diagnosis. But don’t we all know (or have heard of) at least one person who gets a headache every

Shopping Guide: What To Look For In A Natural Toothpaste
We all use toothpaste twice a day. So it makes sense that our toothpaste should be one of the things that we look at first