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A Guide To Gua Sha & My Routine

Gua Sha—smooth, shaped, and often crafted with all kinds of curves—has evolved as an essential lymphatic drainage and skincare tool with a traditional Chinese heritage dating back centuries, preceding even the Stone and Bronze Ages.

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Philippines Travel Diaries

Fresh from a three-week adventure through the Philippines, I am beyond excited to share with you my journey through this captivating pocket of Southeast Asia. The country’s natural beauty is unparalleled. Envision secluded islands draped with palm trees gracefully bowing over unspoiled, ivory beaches, and waters so clear you can glimpse the shells on the ocean floor. The Philippines, a collection of 7641 islands, offers not only tropical coastlines but also enchanting waterfalls, towering limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, exhilarating canyoneering, rice terraces and enthralling snorkeling & diving escapades.

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End Of Year Reflection & Goal Setting For The New Year!

Switch up the New Year’s resolutions for some journaling this year. I’ve put together some journaling prompts to help you reflect on this past year, and to gain clarity and direction for 2024! The transition into the New Year is a special and exciting time — an opportunity to reflect on the past year while looking ahead and planning for a productive approaching New Year.

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Making The Most Out Of Your Trip To The Farmers Market

A Saturday visit to the farmers market during the summer makes the most wholesome day — who doesn’t love connecting with friends, family, and farmers surrounded by fresh, locally grown organic foods? Shopping locally is best for freshness, taste and nutrition - If you’ve ever enjoyed a perfectly ripe, organic tomato or crate of strawberries from your farmers market, you know what I mean!

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Springtime Skincare Symphony: My Living Libations Essentials | Be Genki

For those who are new to Living Libations - I reach for their lifestyle, well-being and beauty products daily. Everything from Living Libations is organic, wildcrafted, microbiome-friendly, food-grade and GMO-free. They seriously tick all the boxes for my ingredient standards, and they offer a wide range to support your skin and overall well-being throughout the seasons.

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A Trip To Mexico

As an enthusiast for seeing the world and day dreaming of my next destinations, I wanted to share my adoration for Mexico, to inspire you for your next trip. This enchanting country is a tapestry of colour, flavour, and spice, offering a unique experience unlike anywhere I’d ever been before. With its vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, Mexico truly holds a special place in my heart.

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Váhy Fragrances | Here Are 3 Clean & Beautifully Unique Perfumes To Try

In a world where fragrances often come wrapped in intricate marketing tales and concealed complexities, there's a brand that dances to the joyful rhythm of simplicity and authenticity. I am so excited to introduce you to Váhy, a name that sings as Váa-hee, meaning 'balance' in Cheq – a delightful ode to their dedication to pure, unadulterated fragrances.

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Supplementing With Cymbiotika | Be Genki

I know that there is no such thing as a ‘quick fix’ for health, but I definitely have noticed gradual improvements in my energy, mood, digestion, mental clarity and sleep after integrating a few Cymbiotika supplements into my wellness routine. Keep reading to hear my thoughts on what I’ve tried so far!

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May Favourites From Be Genki

For the past few years, I’ve been a loyal customer of Be Genki, my go-to online store to find the best in organic and clean skincare, makeup, hair and body care, and wellbeing products. I have a deep trust in the quality of all brands and products, beautifully curated by Sam, the founder of Be Genki. It's so refreshing to find someone who has done all the research into healthy and effective products! I know I'm always making a good choice what ever it may be that I add to cart.

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My Thoughts On La Fervance | Gold Infused & All Natural French-Australian Skincare

The past few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with two very unique skincare products from a beautiful Australian-French brand called La Fervance, the Éclat Extraordinaire, and the Gommage Extraordinaire. I am so excited to share my thoughts with you all and tell you more about this lovely brand that my sensitive skin is so happy to have come across!

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Cinnamon-Spiced Roasted Pumpkin With Lemon Sauce & Pomegranate

Here’s an effortlessly delicious recipe to elevate a simple vegetable — pumpkin, into a kitchen creation favourite. Marinated in a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg, served with a lemon yoghurt sauce, topped with crunchy pomegranate seeds, parsley, and pine nuts, you have a flavourful dish with a festive spin and vibrant colours!

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Mango Chilli Lime Dressing Recipe

Simple yet packed with spice and summer flavours, this mango chilli lime dressing can be made in minutes. With undertones of coriander, cumin, paprika, the perfect amount of fruity sweetness, and a zing from the lime — this dressing is refreshing to pair with endless dishes. You can even turn it into a sauce or dip by using less lime juice!

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My Top Picks for Plastic-Free July from Flora & Fauna

Plastic has become an integral part of our daily lives. It’s hard to imagine how we could live without it. But the reality is that we have done just fine without plastic for thousands of years. Continue reading this blog post for a few simple swaps to try this Plastic Free July, that I’ve been loving this month and using daily from Flora and Fauna. The products themselves are completely plastic-free, even the packaging! And they’ll be up-kept much longer too💚

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Herby Pine Nut Eggplant Rolls

The combination of baked eggplant, creamy tahini sauce and zesty cauliflower rice that’s packed with fresh mint, parsley and crushed pine nuts is so tasty. This is a perfect meal to prepare when you want something a little different, but healthy. These rolls provide plenty of flavour, spice and plant power🌱🌈

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15 Science-backed Benefits of Molecular Hydrogen You Need to Know

I've recently been asked about the benefits of something called "molecular hydrogen." This is a relatively new health trend that supposedly has a host of benefits. But what exactly is molecular hydrogen? Does it have any health benefits or is it just another health trend?

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Loaded Sweet Potato Boats🍠🌱🌈

These insanely delicious loaded sweet potato boats are gluten free, vegan, and soy free! All the different elements and fillings offer a variety of abundant flavours and textures that truly make each bite so enjoyable. I really love how colourful they turned out!

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Loving Your Lymphatic System & Skin with Living Libations

Our lymphatic system is an integral part of our well-being as well as the health of our skin, which actually needs more love & attention than most people think. In this blog post, I’ll be diving into what the lymphatic system really is, its role, problems congested lymph can cause, how the health of our lymphatic system relates to our skin, and what you can do to stimulate & love this amazing part of your body.

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My 22 ‘Super-human’ Habits I’m Continuing in 2022

Hello everyone, Happy New Year to you all! I hope you’ve had a great start to 2022. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my top 22 ‘super-human’ habits that I’m bringing with me into this new year, as well as the benefits of each. These habits, when implemented consistently and committed to, are truly life-changing, to say the least, for my health, peace, discipline, confidence, and mindset. I hope this list may inspire you to implement one, or maybe a few of these habits into your 2022!

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