Stress can be both positive and negative. There are 6 common types of stressors that can affect us: Thermal, Psychic, Nutritional, Physical, Chemical and Electro-magnetic. Consider the products below to reduce some of these common everyday stressors which you can easily control, reduce or eliminate.

When considering body care and cosmetics, avoid ingredients like this.
Your skin absorbs a high percentage of what you put on it, so make sure your skin care is of a chemical-free, high quality.

MiEssence Cosmetics and Body Care
Australian made. Certified organic skincare, haircare, personal care, health care and cosmetic products. Purchase directly from the company on the internet. There are sample packs if you would like to try them first.

MiEssence Outdoor Balm SPF 15
At last, a certified organic way to protect your skin from ultra violet radiation. Carefully blended natural mineral zinc with organic olive oil, beta carotene and vitamin E, to create a safe, effective balm.

MiEssence Intensive Body Cream
This certified organic intensive cream moisturises and revitalises your skin with organic shea butter and scent of amber. A concentrated blend of organic avocado and safflower oils, phospholipids, vitamins and antioxidants creates a protective barrier against moisture loss.

MiEssence Shampoo
During the first few weeks of using this certified organic shampoo, your hair may feel knottier and dryer than usual as it detoxes from the silicone derivatives in normal shampoos. Be assured, it will improve. Two types: one for normal to oily hair and one for normal to dry hair.

MiEssence Shape Styling Gel
Condition, protect and nourish the hair with certified organic gel while styling. Organic rosehip oil restores lustre and moisturises dry and damaged ends, while the blend of organic herbs treat your hair and scalp.

MiEssence Shaving Gel
A light, lubricating, certified organic gel formulated with aloe vera for sensitive or irritated skin. Organic safflower and xanthan gel provide for a close, smooth shave, while organic emollients protect against razor-burn, nicks and cuts plus soften and soothe the skin.

Natracare
Biodegradable hygiene products which contain only organic and natural ingredients sourced from sound ecologically-managed producers. Products include tampons, sanitary pads, incontinence pads, maternity pads, baby wipes and baby toiletries.

MiEssence Toothpastes
Cleanse and brighten your teeth with bicarb soda. Miessence toothpastes freshen your breath and maintain healthy teeth and gums without the dangers of fluoride, aluminium, artificial sweeteners or detergents. Certified organic.

Natural Instinct
Full range of skin care products made from natural vegetable based oils and organic herbs. Products include body care, facial care, hair care, baby care and household cleaning products.

Crystal Deodorant Stone
Made purely from mineral salts that neutralise odour forming bacteria. Fragrance free, no aluminium chlorohydrate, cheap and lasts 1-2 years. Reduce your risk of breast cancer and daily chemical absorption by eliminating commercial deodorants.

Natural Instinct Deodorant
A spray version of the mineral salt advertised on the left. Rather than clogging the pores and masking the odour, natural deodorant kills the bacteria that causes odour, without using any toxic ingredients.

Purist
This company creates hair, skin and body products that are naturally based, using botanical aromatherapy and certified organic ingredients where possible. Made in Sydney.

Mukti
A certified organic, plant based beauty collection with ingredients that are safe enough to eat, like herbal extracts, vitamins, oils and essential fatty acids. Made in Byron Bay, Australia.

Natural Oil Workers
Inexpensive hair care and massage oils which contain no fillers, petrochemicals, mineral oils or animal products. Made in Byron Bay.

EnviroCare
Large range of environmentally sound, non-toxic body care and household cleansing products. Made in Western Australia.

Riddels Creek Organic Toothpaste
Free from sulphate, fluoride, sugar and mineral oil. Different texture to normal paste, with a nice peppermint taste.

Traditional Castile Soap
Made from 98% pure Australian olive oil, plus fruit oil and castor seed oil. No fragrances. Great for skin and hair.

Just as it is important to consider the quality of body care products and cosmetics on your skin, consider what cleaning products you use on a regular basis. You want to look for products that DO NOT HAVE Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Petroleum By-products, Artificial Fragrances, Artificial Colours, Harsh Detergents, Animal Derivatives or any toxic chemicals.

Microfibre Cloths
Wipe your house clean with no liquid products at all! These cloths have extremely fine fibres which grab and absorb up to 8 times their weight in water and grime. Their positive static charge means they are also incredibly efficient at picking up dust. Try these and you'll never use anything else.

MiEnviron Rainforest Air Freshener
Create a rainforest environment in your own home with the invigorating aromas of Blue Cypress, Lemon Myrtle and Blue Mallee Eucalyptus. Certified organic ingredients in an environmentally friendly non-aerosol pump spray.

BioPure Household Cleaner and Spray Bottle
A highly concentrated, all natural household and industrial cleaner containing powerful probiotic bacteria, antioxidants and enzymes that break down grease, grime and dirt and neutralise odours. BioPure means cleaning without chemicals and its living benefits continue to work even after the initial application. Certified organic.

EnviroClean Products
EnviroClean sell a range of cleaning products such as laundry powder and stain remover with no chlorine, phosphates or petrochemicals. Made in Western Australia.

Natural Instinct Cleaning Products
Great range of chemical free cleaners and detergents for all areas of the house. Contains organic herbs.

MiEnviron Dishwashing Concentrate
A low foaming, concentrated, formula based exclusively on renewable raw materials and green-chemistry principles. The sugar-based surfactants in MiEnviron Dishwashing Concentrate combine excellent cleaning performance, low ecological footprint, low eco-toxicity, high biodegradability and exceptional mildness (they are classified as non-irritants). Suitable for septic tanks.

Ocean waves are naturally occuring waves. No doubt you have visited the beach and felt a sense of calmness or peace about being near the water. However, man-made electromagnetic waves from bluetooth, wireless, infrared, mobile phones, computers and TV are not naturally occuring and are harmful to our health. There is a large amount of evidence to suggest that these waves depress our immune system, so reduction of your exposure to them is an important thing to consider when improving your health.

Aulterra Neutralizer™ 3-pack
Man-made EMFs (electro magnetic fields) may cause cancer and other grave dangers to human health. The Neutralizer reduces the effects of this harmful radiation from EMFs found in mobile phones, computers, televisions, video game equipment, cordless phones, and microwaves. The Neutralizer will not affect mobile phone or wireless internet reception or transmission. 30-day money back guarantee.

Updated February 10th 2010