There has been mounting research around the potential negatives around Phthalates. Particularly on developing people and hormones. What on earth is a Phthalate I hear you ask? Good question! They are in quite a few things including food containers, but they are most commonly found in cosmetics and personal…
Every month we give away a box of our favourite things suitable for the unique stage of your journey. This month’s featured box is a few our favourite things for pregnancy. We thought the contents would be worth sharing.
One important caveat!! We are firmly of the belief that far…
We know that issues around neurodevelopment are on the rise. As always, there is rarely a ‘single’ reason why. More a combination of factors. So, we turn to the latest research to look at the positive ways science suggests we can help brain development in a little person.
We know…
Whilst we all wish to have an easy, quick and simple ride to conception and health, sometimes it isn’t that easy. PCOS and Endometriosis are two common conditions impacting women.
ONE: working out if you’re…
A recent study raised concerned around a common ingredient within some sunscreens. Specifically stating that the levels that end up in the blood after following the manufacturers instructions far exceed levels that have been classed as ‘safe’. The report called in to question the possibility that too much…
We know the cosmetic industry is a minefield and largely unregulated. We also know that your skin absorbs as much as 60-70% of what you put on it so you have to be mindful particularly when you’re trying to concieve, during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Many of us now…
Our skin absorbs as much as 70% of what we put on it. Sadly, the regulatory controls around many personal care/beauty products is seriously lacking. A normal, healthy adult is more able to deal with rogue ingredients but when we are in a vulnerable time (conception, pregnancy or…
Issues with neurodevelopment are on the rise, and it looks like our modern environment could be at least part of the cause. In fact, a recent article in one of the world’s most respected medical journals ‘The Lancet’ talks about a ‘pandemic of developmental neurotoxicity’ in our…
Each month we will be giving away a curated box of goodies to suit the individual stage of your Journey, worth £100. To enter the draw and join us, enter your details below. Winner announced at the end of the month.