I don't much like shopping. Not for food, clothes, homewares, furniture, cars or houses. But give me a cause, a reason to think more deeply and then I become a passionate shopper. The ultimate conscious consumer. Being a c onscious consumer is defined as having an increased awareness of the impact of purchasing decisions on the environment and on health and life in general. It is of course a double-edged sword. No decision can be made on the spur of the moment, far too much thought needs to go into every purchase. The joy, however, from having purchased an item that attains the level of accountability I demand is immense. It started years ago with "buy Australian". Something which has turned into Australian made, Australian owned, Australian produce... oh and even if it is Australian I want it as local as possible. I support brands, the ones that disappear one by one on our duopolies shelves, who look after the environment, who understand...
Julie Adams, a bohemian free spirit who likes to challenge the status quo in healthcare, and Lorna Cook, a dynamic powerhouse of networking and marketing energy, founded chemo@home in 2013. We are passionate about growing chemo@home across Australia; aiming to provide true patient centred care to cancer and chronic illness patients and their families. This blog is partly health information and partly a reflection of our personal experiences and opinions. Happy reading. www.chemoathome.com.au