Archive for September, 2010
STUDY: Strokes more common in spring
Here’s an interesting study suggesting the season could be another factor in the risk of having a stroke. Please leave your comments! Strokes occur more often in the spring than any other season, and the heightened risk is seen in men, women, young and old alike, new research suggests. In a study of Japanese adults [...] Read more...
Detoxifying food swaps
If you are spring cleaning your body for summer, here’s some suggestions from Woman’s Day about food swapping. Share your tips & comments too! When you’re spring cleaning the body, having a few simple food swaps up your sleeve will help you to maintain your resolve. Note: Rooibos tea is available from the health food [...] Read more...
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget your computer!
Here’s an article with a practical solution to keeping your keyboard spick & span! Keyboards are the ultimate hidden dirt trap (and often the most overlooked area to clean). While we should resist consuming anything at the computer, lunch at your desk can be unavoidable. Don’t be fooled by apparently spotless keyboard. Dust settles between [...] Read more...
CLOSED: Friday Give Away
FRIDAY GIVE AWAY: Answer the question and you could win an Ego Everyday Prize! Give us some tips for creating the perfect dinner party! image: freepixels.com Read more...
INGREDIENT FEATURE: Benalkonium chloride + QV Flare Up Range
Read all about the benefits of Benalkonium chloride & the QV Flare Up range that went out in our e-newsletter this month. Click here to sign up for our e-newsletter!! Benzalkonium chloride is a cationic surfactant commonly included in solutions for cleansing the skini. It can also be used as an antibacterial agent or a [...] Read more...
Spring equinox gardening
Read all about equinox gardening and some great overall gardening tips! The spring equinox is the day when day and night is of equal length. For pedants, it’s also the first day of spring. This is the time when the Earth’s poles are the same distance from the sun. As we pass the spring equinox, [...] Read more...
STUDY: Excessive cleaning causes rise in allergies
We found this interesting article and would love your thoughts. Do you think our cleaning practices contributing to allergies? If you are obsessed with keeping your home or workplace clean and tidy, you may be doing more harm than good when it comes to your health. Excessive cleanliness has led to a soaring rise in [...] Read more...
REVIEWED: Hairscience Nourishing Shampoo
Our Ego Everyday Test Drivers have reviewed Hairscience Nourishing Shampoo. BENEFITS Ideal for dry, damaged or colour-treated hair. Mild enough for the whole family to use every day. Soap-free and pH-balanced, so it’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin. Contains a light conditioning agent to improve manageability and softness. SIZES AVAILABLE 250ml bottle. Click [...] Read more...
