WellBeing

Ask people to name someone they think is charismatic and the answers will almost always include the likes of Obama, Brené Brown, Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Princess Diana. But ask the same people to tell you what makes these smooth operators s

Has a coffee date with a friend ever left you feeling alive with inspiration and new ideas? Has a chance encounter with a stranger ever left you wishing wish you’d asked for their number? Or maybe that weekly catch-up with an “expander”, someone who

I was having a lively discussion with my daughter recently. It all related to the intellectual capacity of the family’s beloved Moodle (Maltese–Poodle cross), Max. The discussion had been sparked by Max’s having spent some five minutes ardently barki

Our wonderful deputy editor Charlie Hale shares in her article “Magic in the mundane”, found on page 104 of this issue, “The world has shifted on its axis, but we must still indulge in life’s pockets of pleasures.” Welcoming this bright perspective,

Yoga for a broken heart Yoga helped me to heal a broken heart and depression. @evolvehealthandwellnessco Apple-cider vinegar gummy bears I love making these gummy bears — and gummy snakes too! @nicandrobnaturally Zero Waste Week I’m using a compost b

There is archaeological evidence that indicates that humans have been consuming capers for at least 10,000 years. These immature flower buds of the caper bush are eaten pickled and have also been used as folk medicine. In a new study from the Univers

A cup of microwaved tea is just not the same as a cup of tea made with stove- or kettle-heated water, and here’s why. When a liquid is being heated in a saucepan or a kettle, it is being heated from below. As the water at the bottom of the container

The quoll is a carnivorous marsupial native to Australia and Papua New Guinea. They are the size of a large rat and native to a range across northern Australia, from Pilbara in WA to the southeast of Queensland. They inhabit diverse environments rang

Prebiotics are short-chain carbohydrates that are an essential food source for the microbiome and positively alter the composition or metabolism of the gut. They are the nondigestible fibre components of foods like onions, garlic, Jerusalem artichoke

Despite being considered the plant foods of the future, seaweeds are not true plants — they are actually primitive multicellular marine macroalgae. Seaweeds live in seawater attached to rocks or hard ocean floors in coastal areas. Macroalgae, or seaw

Daisy Clementine Douglas begins our online session with an opening prayer. Her voice is soft and knowledgeable as she asks me to close my eyes and bring awareness to my breath. She moves presence through my entire body, connecting with Mother Earth a

What are some of the things that make you feel alive? Starting community projects makes me feel the most alive. I helped build a bathroom in Romania for a mum of domestic violence who had six girls. I always feel alive whenever I lead any of our proj

Claudia Miranda E: claudia@claudiamiranda.co W: claudiamiranda.art I: instagram.com/claudiamirandart There is something Picasso-like about Claudia Miranda’s work, but also something instantly feminine. Through her oneline portraits in pastel colour p

The endocrine system consists of glands that produce and secrete hormones. Hormones function as the body’s chemical messengers, relaying vital information to cells and tissues, and are responsible for growth and development, metabolism, sexual functi

What’s the most thoughtful present you’ve received? There is a chance the memorable gift wasn’t a voucher or a pre-packaged hamper, but rather an item that was lovingly made especially for you. While you may express gratitude for anything gifted, a h

Doing better than we did yesterday is how we create a truly healing and healthy food system for us and our planet. I’ve had the great pleasure of interviewing many farmers and scientists at the forefront of environmental research. There is a minefiel

Legumes aren’t just for vegetarians. These nutrition powerhouses are the best sources of plantbased protein going around and are bursting with health benefits, making them the perfect addition to your weekly diet. Despite their nutritional benefits a

What does breakfast look like in your house? Is it a rushed preliminary to getting out the door, or is it a time for fuelling up for the day ahead? Conventional wisdom holds that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is it really? It i

If you have been to a yoga class, you probably know already that it is not just the physical body that the ancient practice affects. Feeling tense and uneasy in a yoga position extends past the inflexibility of the muscles, and may be an indication o

Every kitchen has its own story, with the kitchen that Swedish David Frenkiel and Danish Luise Vindahl share with their three children in Stockholm no exception. These two peas in a pod are behind Green Kitchen Stories, an award-winning food blog tha

A young boy tucked up in bed touches his lips to the screen and kisses his grandma’s face goodnight. In the living room, twin pre-teens argue over what to watch on Stan, while their 14-year-old older sister monitors her heart rate on a smartwatch aft

When 5472 Danish citizens were asked to rank the severity of their own health problems, they rated depression and breathing problems the most unendurable. Unfortunately, depression and anxiety are increasing global issues. In Australia one in five of

n 1 the established set of attitudes held by someone 2 a mental attitude or inclination Anaïs Nin’s famous adage, “We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are”, reveals a lot about someone’s mindset. When your mind is open to possibilities

Poet and writer Charles Bukowski once said, “What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” This year has been a test of will for so many. The strain and stress, mentally and emotionally, has at times been excruciatingly painful. There is,

Sally Ruljancich and her husband Colin started their communitysupported agriculture (CSA) scheme by accident. Already farmers, they had a small flock of organically raised lambs ready to go to market, but prices were so low that Colin didn’t think it

It has been a year fraught with climate, virus and economic anxiety. We have been turned inside out, our sacred “normal” shaken from us with such vigour that we’ve been left battered and bruised from a tumble dryer of crises set to high heat and maxi

Shortly after the end of the Second World War, the English playwright, novelist and commentator JB Priestley put together a collection of essays in praise of life’s simple pleasures. Titled Delight, the book was an effort to boost national morale dur

Atall, dark stranger walked into my clinic one day and handed me a box of expensive items. A new designer jumper, fancy headphones and shiny trainers. “Please give these to someone who needs them, I’m a minimalist,” he smiled with monklike serenity.

The current private transport system has many shortcomings. Cars produce pollution, generate CO2 and emit other greenhouse gases. In urban environments, roads take up a large chunk of land area, sprawl is an issue and congestion is common. Road accid

Depending on the style of your retreat, caffeine, alcohol, high-sugar foods or meat may not be offered. To reduce detox symptoms like caffeine withdrawal headaches, avoid these foods for at least one week leading up to your retreat. Find out if there

Glowing tangerine and gold as the sun begins to rise, Pildappa Rock takes me completely by surprise. Fringed by weathered walls that flare like cresting waves frozen in time, it calls me to climb, luring me up a gently rising spur of prickly granite.

Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) is committed to the success of students and graduates. For some time it has recognised the need to provide ongoing support for students and graduates in order to assist them to pursue their goals and a

After the birth of her first baby, Kathryn Khiroya realised she didn’t want to return to work behind a desk. She started to search for a career that resonated with her soul and served others. Exercise eventually led Kathryn to her first love. “Throug

When I started working as the Relationship Coordinator for the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS), I was tasked with helping students to find their feet and get to know their industry. I am a naturopath and for over 15 years I have been a

When Bec Abbott enrolled in the IYTA Diploma of Yoga Teaching at the start of the year, she had no idea how much of a lifeline it would be. The ground-breaking course has a panel of 22 expert lecturers delivering information and practical sessions on

Following on from the widespread attention AcuEnergetics received in the media when founder, Kevin Niv Farrow, gave successful AcuEnergetics treatments to Boyd Cordner, captain of the NSW State of Origin team, the unique treatment approach has contin

What a year 2020 has been. If this crazy year has shown us anything, it is the need to be more self-reliant when it comes to looking after our health. We have learnt that we need more than just a dependence on western medicine; we need a greater unde

A builder, a surfer and a dancer walk into a room. What do they have in common? These men were all facing the possibility that they would have to stop doing what they love because of pain and injury. Initially, their interest in the Feldenkrais Metho

Max Therapy Institute is a leading RTO and has been offering courses in Massage and Aromatherapy for over 10 years. Boasting the largest student massage clinic in Victoria, Max Therapy Institute can provide you with valuable knowledge and experience

The Rosicrucian Order is an ancient mystical, philosophical and scientific organisation that seeks to promote mutual understanding and peace in all countries of the world. It does this through its unique home study system which provides a foundation

Noosa Forest Retreat started as a grass-roots community of like-minded people, exploring the cutting edge of a permaculture vision in the heart of the subtropical Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Join Noosa Forest Retreat’s online Permacultur

You may have no control over the wild, unpredictable world you live in, but you do have control over how you choose to live your life. How? Through perspective. Think of perspective as you would if you owned a few pairs of glasses. You have your favo

Of all the mysteries science has attempted to unravel, among the most complex is what makes one person attractive to another. There are layers of evolutionary and environmental factors that influence what draws you to another person, so let’s dive in

One of the simplest timing tools in astrology is also one of the most ancient. Known as annual profections, and used by the ancient Greeks, this technique links your age to one of the 12 houses, in a repeating 12-year cycle. To work with this techniq

NEAL LAYTON, HACHETTE Looking for a simple and clear way to explain climate change to your kids? Neal Layton’s latest children’s picture book, A Climate in Chaos, is written for kids aged five years or older and clearly explains what climate change i

Alex Elliott-Howery and Jaimee Edwards have joined forces to bring you Use It All: The Cornersmith Guide to a More Sustainable Kitchen. For years, the duo experimented with food — in their home kitchens as well as at their Sydney café, Cornersmith. N

Endeavour College teaches what the world wants to feel. Endeavour College of Natural Health is the leader in natural health education, producing the experts that keep the world well. Offering courses in naturopathy, nutrition, acupuncture, myotherapy

This gentle leave-on Granactive Retinoid serum contains azelaic acid salt, niacinamide, liquorice root extract and zinc and copper gluconates to help calm redness and improve the skin’s appearance. Granactive Retinoid helps renew skin plumpness, elas

If you want to make your body overjoyed, put some açaí in your diet. Amazon Power Original Açaí have so many potential health benefits. They are loaded with real plant compounds that act as antioxidants and might have benefits for your overall health

As we continue to ride the wave of COVID-19, one sector that’s growing amid many failing industries is food and nutrition. Endeavour College of Natural Health alumna, Meg Yonson, explores five food trends that she hopes will stay long after this pand

You’re invited to an intimate dinner with friends. How lovely! It’s time to ask the host what you can bring, while simultaneously mentally preparing your usual salad that you’re able to make with your eyes closed and one arm tied around your back. “U

Comfortably cocooned in the safe space of my therapist’s office, aromatherapy scents and soft lights helped me drop into the session. We were discussing experiences from my childhood when my therapist confronted me with a confusing question. “Can you

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