Triclosan is a synthetic chemical with broad antimicrobial activity that has been used extensively in consumer products, including personal care products, textiles, and plastic kitchenware. It can be found in products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, body wash, facial cleansers, deodorant, acne products, plastic cutting boards. Sometimes a close cousin Triclocarbon is used instead ion bar soap. Why is it so bad? Tricolsan is readily absorbed through the skin and mucous membrane

5 Vital Nutrients Drained by Stress & the use of Nutrition and how using Acupuncture increases vitality Most people know when they’re stressed or realise the negative effect is has on our bodies. When stress strikes, most people do the opposite; they skip meals, eat junk, guzzle alcohol, drink more coffee, and throw out of the window all those nurturing self-care habits that help to protect health and build resilience. Stress is perhaps one of the ‘biggest anti-nutrients’ kno

Insomnia is rampant these days. Many people are walking around exhausted, medication-dependent, or resigned to a sleepless existence. More people are turning to acupuncture and other non-drug therapies for insomnia. Insomnia is one of the most common complaints seen by acupuncturists. Regular acupuncture treatments can be extremely helpful for combatting insomnia. Acupuncturists customise treatments based on the individual diagnosis of insomnia from which someone is suffering