Writer’s note: This is an opinion piece based on experience and research, I am not a medical professional nor a naturopath. I’ve always been a natural pessimist, maybe because I’m British, but probably because I question everything. When I first moved to Australia a few years ago, I didn’t even understand the word naturopath, until...
I used to read so much my eyes would hurt. Quite literally, I was given +1 reading glasses as a kid, not because I had a sight impairment, but because I would read so much my eyes would become strained. I’d take a book with me everywhere, I’d be the first in the door on...
When it comes to nailing down your eco-friendly skincare routine, you’ll want to source the products that allow you to treat an array of skin problems, but also leave you with that longed-for glow. In this article, we’ll be running through six of the best – and in some cases, tastiest – skincare options, all...
“I was part of that strange race of people aptly described as spending their lives doing things they detest, to make money they don’t want, to buy things they don’t need, to impress people they don’t like.” – Emile Gauvreau When I reflect on much of my time on this planet, a clear pattern starts...
Sydney, Australia: Hemp, marijuana, cannabis, hash, weed, pot, skunk, Mary Jane, grass, joint…whatever you want to call it, it’s a name variation from the same species – the cannabis plant ‘cannabis sativa’. Cannabis contains multiple active components which react with receptors in the brain, most commonly known is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the chemical that causes...
Sydney, Australia: Since I was about 13 years old, I’ve been crippled by (not-so-obvious) anxiety. The truth is, I never thought I’d actually ever tell anyone about it. To this day, I’m not even sure some of my closest school friends knew I was suffering from anxiety – how could they when I didn’t know how to...
I am so busy right now. I’ve actually been so busy that I am only now getting around to finishing off this article I started writing a month ago. I’m the busiest. I bet you’re pretty busy too. How many times in the last month have you complained about how full your schedule is? I...
“People have been mean since the beginning of time. It’s not new.” – A comment left on a YouTube vlog about Ashley Judd’s TED Talk “How online abuse of women has spiraled out of control”. Last year was a year of many firsts for Eco Warrior Princess. Some of these ‘firsts’ were exciting, like how...
Ecotherapy is pretty much what it sounds like. It consists of exercises, both mental and physical, that are designed to incorporate nature. The end goal is to improve your mental health, just like regular therapy. The benefits of being in the natural environment, even when you have limited contact with it, are summed up easily...
A wholly plant-based vegan-friendly diet that consists of locally-grown produce is the most ‘sustainable’ way to eat. It has less environmental impact than a vegetarian diet even. But cooking nutritious vegan meals can be a hassle for busy people who’d prefer to be doing something other than planning what they’re going to eat each day. Cue:...
We live in an age of overstimulation. Our minds are constantly bombarded with information on a daily basis, be it through media, cell phones, Internet, television or radio. Whether we like it or not, our subconscious mind is receiving and downloading these messages and storing it for later use. As Freud described, our mind is...
About four years ago, I started yoga. My gym was offering classes once a week and I felt that I had nothing to lose by taking part in it. Overall, my goals were to keep fit and shed some weight. And yoga sounded like a great way to achieve those goals. After all, a lot...