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Psychologists have established why a gorilla in a room is invisible to some people.

It’s hard to stay on track towards the things that you really want. And I don’t mean stuff that you kind of want, I mean the things that really matter. Life goals, aspirations and dreams.

Silky-smooth natural fibres made from plant materials are gaining a firm foothold in the clothing industry and, according to those in the know, it’s a green change for the better.

Air fresheners, diffusers, plug-in scents and oil burners may all lend your home a pleasign aroma, but some of these are doing damage to your health. Find out how to bring fragrance into your home safely.

Need some inspiration on how to make sure your celebration won’t cost the earth? Here are some eco-friendly tips on how to create a day you won’t forget.

The natural aromas created by burning incense can focus the mind, alleviate depression, heighten spiritual awareness and even disinfect the air, but scientific research is also finding risks in inhaling the smoke. Moderation could be the key to beneficial use.

The fundamental problem with genetic modification is that it involves corporations owning parts of the food chain.

Lavender essential oil is proving to be a potent antifungal agent.

Did you see the Today Tonight report on alternative medicines last night? Very exciting, albeit rather badly reported, stuff! This is all especially confusing for consumers when it comes in the same year that many medical schools started adding a swag of proven complimentary medicines to their teaching agenda. It got me to thinking – […]

Silky-smooth natural fibres made from plant materials are gaining a firm foothold in the clothing industry and, according to those in the know, it’s a green change for the better.

Did you know that changing your diet can help to reduce your carbon footprint? You don’t have to adopt a strict vegan diet to ensure our planet remains healthy.

Chooks, ducks, geese and turkeys rise with the sun and happily spend their days heads down and bottoms up, cleaning up insects, pests and weeds, and fertilising as they go!