With Valentines Day just around the corner now is the time to look closely at your relationship, take some time to do something special and give it a good old fashioned dose of ROMANCE! Like the relationship with yourself, a good loving relationship with a partner requires regular care, nurturing, time and attention. It needs constant check-ups and check-ins with one another. Often people say they wish they had that excitement and thrill they had at the beginning of their relationship; understand that while you can still work at creating the excitement, what you are gaining as your relationship grows with time is something a lot deeper. Unfortunately we live in a consumer society and this is often reflected in our relationships. If someone is not happy, without much thought they just up and leave. (Read More)
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Recent Posts from the Chocolate Chicks
The Debate On Parabens Continues
More research has been found on Parabens and it is causing a media frenzy. If you have read 'Like Chocolate For Women' or use Twenty8 Chemical Free Skincare you will be well aware that this is one of those ‘questionable ingredients’ we constantly question the use of. We love it when more research hits the news as a new level of awareness comes with it. They say people need to hear things at least seven times before they make a change so let's hope more and more people are understanding there is absolutely NO need to have these nasties placed on our precious skin day in day out . So lets do a little re-cap and see what all the fuss is about and what this new research confirms. (Read More)
Everyday Aromatherapy - How To Use Essential Oils Daily
We are both deeply committed to the art of aromatherapy. We met through our love of essential oils and always knew it would forevermore be a part of our lives. We started on this aromatic journey over twenty years ago and have embraced its virtues every day since. Many ask how we incorporate them into each day so here is a taste! (Read More)
STRESS - The Worrying Effects And How To Overcome It
Australian employees are absent for an average of 3.2 working days each year through stress. This workplace stress costs the Australian economy approximately $14.2 billion. To know that 90% of all illnesses are related to stress and that every book available at Amazon based on health and relaxation there are double the number related to stress it's fair to say then it is a big topic that effects a lot of people. Well, with the release of our own new book this year on 'Stress', here is a sneak preview on some interesting facts that can help combat it. (Read More)
Exercise Is Not A Dirty Word!
'To know a person’s experience from the past, examine the body now. To know a person’s body in the future, examine their experiences now.' Deepak Chopra. The human body was designed to be active and MOVE. You cannot achieve optimum health and vitality if you are sedentary – no matter how good your diet is! Physical activity supports all your body functions – it strengthens your heart and lungs, builds strong healthy muscles and gives you that wonderful sense of well being as your brain releases ‘feel good’ endorphins each time you exercise. (Read More)
Getting back to Natural Skincare
The journey to great health is exciting. We just love what Cyndi O’Meara from Changing Habits Changing Lives teaches. It is real, it is common sense and it is quite simply delicious! Getting back to nature and connecting with the healing life-force within nature is the only true way to gain vibrant health.
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Top Essential Oils For Relieving Pain
Essential oils can be very helpful when it comes to dealing with pain including muscle tension, neuropathy, migraine, and inflammation. They are a wonderful addition to your pain management and often help to reduce the need for other medications. (Read More)
Wholistic Aromatic Facials - The Elixer Of Youth
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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Motiv8 with Twenty8 Marathon Week 16
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)
Good Ol Fashioned Oatmeal To The Rescue
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)








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