By Olivia Arezzolo When it comes to our health, sleep is everything. Put simply, it's a non-negotiable biological function essential for life. When we clock up eight hours or more, our morning alarm can feel like a gentle reminder that it’s time to start the day. Whereas on the nights where we don’t get enough shut-eye, that same alarm can feel like an unwelcome shock to the system.  Sleep affects everything from our memory to our cognitive function, stress levels, emotional wellbeing and even our skin health. Here, Australia's Leading Sleep Expert Olivia Arezzolo explains the vital proce ..read more

By Anthia Koullouros As our body changes, our diet should too…  At The Beauty Chef, we firmly believe that ‘Beauty begins in the belly’. Our diet plays an integral role in our skin health and can be one of the most effective ways to give our complexion a radiant glow. Not only that, our diet impact how we feel too. Consuming a well-balanced diet can be just the thing to help us jump out of bed in the morning and embrace life. What’s tricky, though, is that as we age, our nutritional needs can evolve and change. The same diet may not suit you from one decade to the next. With over 27 years ..read more

By Carla Oates During lockdown last year, I created a weekly glow calendar for my team to help us all remain informed, inspired and in the know. While we’re no longer in lockdown, we’ve decided to keep this tradition alive—now, as a monthly column—to continue to reflect and connect with you, our beautiful community. So without further ado, here’s my Glow Calendar for September…  It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of everyday life—but every now and then, I like to take a step back and focus on the things that make me feel inspired.  From dancing in the dark to a spring clean for ..read more

INGREDIENTS  1/8 teaspoon CLEANSE Inner Beauty Powder 2 teaspoons natural yoghurt 1 teaspoons of white clay (available in health food stores) METHOD Mix all ingredients together well in a small bowl to form a paste. Apply on a clean, damp face, neck and decolletage. When almost dry (do not leave to dry out on the face as this can cause an imbalance in the skin), remove with a damp cloth. Note: If your skin starts to feel a burning sensation, remove the mask immediately.   For more outer beauty recipes, click here ..read more

By Carla Oates As we move into September, it’s time to say goodbye winter and hello spring. With the changing of the seasons comes the opportunity to take a step back and reset. If you’re feeling sluggish after a few months of winter hibernation, this could mean taking part in our 14-Day Cleanse Program. Whereas for your skin, now is a great time to spring clean your beauty cabinet. Whether you’re a full-blown beauty aficionado or prefer to keep your skincare routine pretty streamlined, old and new products can start to overwhelm your bathroom if you don’t make time for an audit.  Here’s ..read more

By Carla Oates How does the gut microbiome influence human health? Allow me to explain…  Most of us think of our gut as our ‘belly’, but really, our gastrointestinal system includes our entire digestive tract, spanning from the mouth to the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, large intestine, colon and rectum. Our gut is home to our gut microbiome, which is an ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms and over 1000 different species of gut bacteria that lives inside of every one of us (yes, including you). If the idea of microorganisms and gut bacteria living inside you m ..read more

With Amanda Keller As one of Australia's most well-recognised names, Amanda Keller currently hosts WSFM's breakfast show: Jonesy and Amanda in the Morning and the Logie Award winning lifestyle show, The Living Room. Given her incredible career accomplishments, we were thrilled Amanda was happy to share her thoughts on ageing and what makes her feel gutsy and empowered... What do you celebrate about getting older? I never begrudge getting older. I have several friends who I've lost, and others who are going through medical hardships, and I'm grateful to be here!!! I'm thrilled to stil ..read more

With Megan Larsen As a clean beauty pioneer, Megan Larsen has set the global standard for natural skincare with her unique knowledge of aromatherapy, biochemistry and Ayurveda. Having founded super successful brand, Sodashi—with the goal of delivering skincare results by using only the purest botanical extracts blended with care—it's fair to say that Megan is a beauty guru through and through. As part of our 'Get Gutsy With' series, we were lucky enough to hear how Megan celebrates getting older and the challenges she's faced along the way... What do you celebrate about getting older? Feeling ..read more

With Joanne Kennedy   We may not give them much thought, but our hormones have a huge impact on our body and can influence how we look, feel and function on a daily basis.  There are also a number of factors—both intrinsic and extrinsic—that can impact our hormonal health and the delicate balance of hormones in our bodies, which is why it’s essential to ensure we are supporting our hormonal health at every stage of our lives. While as women, we often consider how our hormones affect our menstrual cycle—as we head into peri-menopause and menopause, the signs and symptoms of our hormon ..read more

By Carla Oates Good digestion depends on more than making healthy food choices. That’s why it’s often said that we are not only what we eat, but what we digest.  Eating too fast, too much, too late at night, or eating when we’re not even hungry can all disrupt our digestion, reduce our ability to absorb nutrients from our food and slow our metabolism. Likewise, eating while stressed, upset or distracted can slow our digestion, causing imbalances and symptoms such as bloating, gas, low energy, foggy thinking and inflammation.  Here’s how to set the stage for optimal digestion which in ..read more