Did you know there are a STACK of fantastic ‘natural’ alternatives to assisting your body to look, feel and heal well? Aromatherapy is a wonderful modality that has been around for thousands of years. It is safe to say aromatherapy is our buddy! We have called on essential oils for the past twenty years and aboslutely love its effects – especially on those rather challenging days! Here is a brief insight and some quick tips just for you and your family in your home! (Read More)

Considered to be a vital step towards healthier, younger looking skin, the benefits of regular facials are well renowned for both women and men. Our skin is the largest organ in the body which performs many functions such as providing protection from the environment, invasion from foreign substances and it has a fantastic excretory mechanism to remove toxins from the body. Facials typically include a thorough cleansing procedure, exfoliation, a face mask, massage and then deep moisturising products leaving the skin refreshed and toned. But we are not talking about just any old simplistic skin treatment here. What we are referring to in this blog are the benefits you receive from an wholistic aromatic facial.

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This is one old wives tale that has some serious truth to it!! Lately we have both started a new morning ritual - and we have the whole family involved including the kids. We start the day off with an apple! Some days we grate it, slice it, slinky it, or chop and slightly warm it (not necessarily cook it), then we add cinnamon and a pinch of rapadura sugar. This kick starts digestion, along with delivering a great dose of anti-oxidants and flavanoids. Yes the humble apple, like many things from nature, is not really so humble but rather truly amazing! (Read More)

Wow we are into the Tapering Phase of our training programme... Feels like just yesterday that we started this 18 week journey. With only 3 weeks until we are all on that starting line the nerves are starting to set in. Not because we choccy chicks think we are aiming for an Olympic spot but probably what matters most to us three is that our friends, family feel proud and most of all our children can see what their mummy's can achieve. That is a huge driver! (Read More)

We have always conveyed our love of chocolate and the positive effects it has on our body, mind and spirit. Well here is a study that proves yet again the virtues of chocolate and this time to help relieve hypertension! Gotta love that! (Read More)

Ok the LCFW team have registered for the Gold Coast Marathon. And we have accommodation all booked. Wow - it really is happening. No more thinking we might do it, thinking we wont... we are. Stage is set and now we just have to focus on getting our mind set sorted, trusting and believing in ourselves! Love it! (Read More)

Ever heard your Grandmother speak of an oatmeal bath? Well this is not just a folk tale, oatmeal offers more benefits than those expensive bath products you buy!  (Read More)