How to rise with the sun.

How to rise with the sun.

The benefits of waking up early extend beyond simply getting more hours in the day. Our bodies are biologically wired to sync up with the sun, with exposure to the morning sun working to regulate our circadian rhythm (The natural cycle of physical, mental, and behaviour changes that the body goes through in a 24-hour cycle).

Waking up with the sun signals our bodies to reduce melatonin production and promotes the production of feel-good hormones, improving both energy levels and mood. Exposure to natural light, especially early in the day, helps reinforce your sleep cycle.

If you are not an early riser try and follow a consistent sleep schedule: Varying your bedtime or morning wake-up time can hinder your body's ability to adjust to a stable rhythm. Keeping a regular sleep schedule—even on weekends—maintains the timing of the body's internal clock and can help you fall asleep and wake up more easily.

← Older Post Newer Post →

Our work is loving the world

Our work is loving the world

An appreciation of the farms where we source our essential oils  To paraphrase the poet Mary Oliver (1935-2019), ‘our work is loving the world …...

Read more
Why white bed sheets get dingy … and what to do about it

Why white bed sheets get dingy … and what to do about it

  Do white linens naturally grey/darken over time? Is this something that can be prevented?  If you’re wondering whether your white bed linen is starting...

Read more
Is dish soap biodegradable?

Is dish soap biodegradable?

Not all dish soaps are biodegradable, but Koala Eco’s Natural Dish Soap with Lemon Myrtle and Mandarin definitely is.  In fact, not only is our...

Read more
Our Power, Our Planet

Our Power, Our Planet

Go Green for World Earth Day’s Emerald Anniversary On Tuesday 22 April 2025, World Earth Day celebrates its 55th anniversary. The theme this year is...

Read more
Ocean, sunshine, children and flowers with Tessa James

Ocean, sunshine, children and flowers with Tessa James

Tessa James is a mum, entrepreneur and media personality. Originally an actress, Tessa starred in popular TV series Home and Away and Neighbours. She relocated...

Read more
From the leaf to your living room, the bark to your bedside

From the leaf to your living room, the bark to your bedside

An appreciation of the farms where we source our essential oils  We pride ourselves on fact that when you use our products and breathe in...

Read more