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What mistakes have you made today? Notice I deliberately didn’t ask “if” you had made any mistakes today. It’s not that I don’t have faith in you, it’s more that I do have faith in you to be human. To be human is to err — in fact you’d be defying som

A new study in Germany has shown that insects are disappearing even more rapidly than was previously thought. For their study, researchers collected more than one million insects at 300 sites, in 2008 and then again in 2018. The resulting figures wer

Elderberries have a long reputation as being flu fighters, but researchers wanted to establish exactly how these berries might do their work. To do this the researchers turned commercially farmed elderberries into a juice that was applied to human ce

A few months ago, I realised that somewhere between childhood and adulthood I stopped playing. I’d forgotten what it felt like to just “play”, letting that childlike excitement, silliness and innocence run wild. One Saturday morning, I invited my fia

Curcumin (actually a group of curcuminoids) is the main active ingredient of the root of the turmeric plant, the “solid gold” of Ayurvedic medicine. It is a group of polyphenols with the chemical name of diferuloylmethane. First isolated in 1851, its

Theobroma cacao or the cacao (cocoa) tree is native to the deep tropical regions of South America from Mexico to the Amazon. (The terms “cacao” and “cocoa” are interchangeable, but for the sake of consistency “cacao” has been used throughout this art

“The sound of the crickets kept me awake … again!” I complained to my fiancé Henry for the third night in a row. He was surprised; I’m not one to agitate easily. “They always sound like that. Just think of them as soothing nature sounds,” he said, tr

What are the core values behind your skincare brand Natural Instinct? Natural Instinct is all about helping women achieve beautiful skin, naturally. We know most women want to feel good about themselves and achieve glowing skin. Our greatest joy is f

The boundless beauty of the ocean still astounds me as I glide over the long, elongated branches of an underwater paddock of dusky pink sea whips, swaying in the current below on Half Moon Wall. No matter how many times I dive into her depths, the me

Walking in the front door can feel like sanctuary. Alternatively, it can be a stressful environment of its own, filled with reminders of domestic jobs and repairs needing to be done, mess, clutter, noise, arguments with household members and other pr

Violet Lim Zi Yan T: +61 415 326 100E: linzy0210@gmail.comW: instagram.com/violetdream0210 Some days, I’m the ocean. Some days, I’m the ship. Tonight, I’m the lighthouse, alone and burning. Like a guardian angel, I stand, sending out hope in the nigh

Split ends, frizzy fly-aways, dull and dehydrated hair? If you’ve complained about these hair woes, there are ways to overcome them — but don’t expect the answers to await inside the latest haircare packaging. Traditional advice of “It’s the products

It goes without saying that seafood has some unique nutritional properties, not to mention an incomparable richness in flavour. If you’ve been thinking fish is just another weekday meal on a plate, it’s time to think again. Seafood has an incredible

At primary school, Rick has lots of friends and is involved in lots of clubs. He listens, shows empathy for others and tries to help when he can so that others will trust him. His younger sister Emma, however, is quiet and creative and has only a few

How often in your daily life do you stop and take stock of what’s going on in your mind and physical body? Do you get so caught on the treadmill of the everyday that you don’t realise when you’re feeling a little frazzled, until you’re a lot frazzled

In the world view of India’s ancient sages, a central concept was the underlying unity that links all forms of life. Many of the sacred rituals and hymns of these early times expressed reverence for this eternal principle that allows the universe to

Jessica Sepel is the kind, compassionate and hard-working clinical nutritionist, bestselling author, international health blogger and beloved voice behind JSHealth and @jshealth. She spoke to WellBeing from her beachside home in Vaucluse, Sydney, whi

Your older smartphone runs slow. The toaster lever doesn’t stay down. The zipper on your backpack gives up the ghost. Over the past few decades, the quantity of materials used in the global economy has been accelerated by the phenomenon of planned ob

Arthritis is the term given to more than a hundred different medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, which is considered a “wear and tear” degenerat

Move over the paleo, keto or lemon-detox diet. With civilisation in jeopardy due to human consumption, and the world’s population predicted to climb to 10 billion souls by 2050, scientists are urging us to eat not only for our own health, but for tha

What happens to a woman when she becomes a mother? This is the question I have been asking myself for more than a decade. When motherhood turned my world upside down and then seemed to continue to disrupt everything, I thought I knew about myself. As

As more and more people look to align their financial decisions and products with their personal ethics, banks are responding with products and services that meet that demand. As regulators, government and consumers grapple with the impacts of the Ro

You may have heard the epithet, “adapt or die.” In fact, this simple saying has been used in a number of settings, from coping with life to optimising business as well as in personal relationships. The thinking behind this notion was first proffered

For aeons, humans have revered the sun, yet over recent years, many have come to fear its power. It has long been known that sun exposure fortifies bone structure, elevates mood and governs your body clock; however, too much will put you at risk of d

Have you ever heard the phrase, “integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching”? Let that thought echo in your mind for a moment; let it really sink in. These words were uttered by the great writer and theologian, CS Lewis, a man wh

At first light I’m out the door, rugged up against the tropical winter chill with a towel flung over my shoulder and goggles dangling from my wrist. Within minutes I’m at the water’s edge, unpeeling layers beneath towering fan palms and sliding into

Given the inherent need humans have to feel connected and bonded to other people, your attachment experiences and style significantly influence how successful you are in forming strong and stable relationships with friends, family and lovers. Underst

Of all the waiting rooms I’ve been in, Pura Lempuyang Temple is by far the most spectacular. Instead of white walls and fluorescent lights, I’m sitting beneath an open sky flecked with clouds tickled pink by the morning sun. I’m not here to see a doc

NAOMI ANNAND, BLOOMSBURY Naomi Annand’s first book, Yoga: A Manual for Life, is a compelling guide to modern yoga, its poses (asans) and how they can be worked into sequences to calm your busy mind. Beautiful images, neutral colours, nature photograp

“The foundation for good health begins with the food we eat,” proclaims Teresa Cutter in her latest cookbook, Earth to Table. Cutter, the founder of The Healthy Chef, is one of Australia’s most prominent experts on living a healthy and nourished life

Endeavour College of Natural Health is the leader in natural health education and research, producing the experts that keep the world well. Offering courses in naturopathy, nutrition, acupuncture, myotherapy, complementary medicine and remedial massa

AMPERNA is a new range of revolutionary skincare products. With a combination of active ingredients, the range includes a powerful probiotic complex, glycolic acid and vitamins B and C. Simple, soothing and effective for even the most sensitive skin,

It’s the season of love with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. On a day full of roses and chocolates, we can forget to focus on our own health and fail to keep our wellbeing front of mind. This year focus on your wellbeing and get to know your

Flashes of movement from the busy street streamed through the cheap aluminium blinds, protecting me from the world outside. I watched in awe as the light danced on the roof, before I was ushered into a small room in the hospital. In there, I heard th