Ulcers, arthritis, headaches and heart disease have all been linked to unnatural dental procedures. Your teeth are as much a part of your body as any other organ or limb and they need holistic care.

Attention deficit disorders are not limited to childhood. They can occur in adults with devastating impacts on relationships and careers. Fortunately, natural treatments are at hand.

Ingrained in the human psyche is a need for community. We long to be a part of something greater than ourselves.

Slow Parenting allows children to explore the world and learn who they are, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, at their own pace.

The Japanese have a word that means “sudden death by overwork”, which is a good sign that we may need to rethink attitudes about our working lives. So how did we get here and what are the alternatives?

Shopping has evolved from being a necessary chore to one of the primary leisure activities in Western countries like Australia and New Zealand. There is a common perception that consumerism is innate and that the love of shopping is hard-wired into people: unfortunately, history suggests otherwise.

Technology was initially created to make our lives easier but, as most of us have discovered, just the opposite is true. So what benefits can be gained by switching off, tuning out and dropping offline?

Completion can only be achieved when we engage in community life, allowing aspects of ourselves to merge with aspects of others.

The whites of your eyes determine how attractive you look.

Unhealthy, toxic relationships can cause you real emotional and physical harm. So it’s time to detox those relationships that are getting you down.

Some foods activate our metabolism, some foods slow us down, some nourish our kidneys, others our heart or liver. So when I come up with a new recipe I usually try and add as many ingredients that are closest to their natural form and that are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants and ultimately have a positive impact on our bodies.

Digestion is central to your body’s detoxification processes, so it’s important to consider how to keep your digestion at its best.