WellBeing

I am having a knee replacement this year — the best reboot ever! I am a ballet teacher and Pilates instructor, so that will mean I can return to what I love. Julie Norris To stay committed to remaining plastic-free; to totally refuse plastic and to c

COMPILED BY TERRY ROBSON Researchers examined the effects of regular exercise on brain metabolism and memory of 60 participants aged between 65 and 85 in a randomised controlled trial. Subjects were examined for movement-related parameters, cardiopul

Words DANIELLE KIRK It’s evening at the billabong and all I can hear is the cascading chitter of crickets and clicking of frogs. A glowing night sky is reflected in the still water that lies on either side of the torchlit path, countless stars tucked

COMPILED BY TERRY ROBSON In this study, subjects viewed neutral and disturbing images and reacted to the images in both the first and third person while their brain activity was monitored by an EEG. Reacting in the third person would involve using ph

Words LISA GUY It’s in your kitchen where you’ll find some of the best and safest skin-nourishing ingredients that Mother Nature has to offer. Certain fruits, vegetables and other wholefoods are ideal for making your own natural creams, lotions and b

How did Back 2 Earth first begin? Back 2 Earth began with a dream to live a life based on kindness and compassion, to heal our health and to have as little footprint on the environment as possible. My husband Marc and I bought the property in 2013 an

COMPILED BY TERRY ROBSON Small streams make up 70–80 per cent of the total channel length of river networks and they strongly influence downstream portions of these networks. These small streams (headstreams) transmit sediment and nutrients, provide

Words CLAIRE DUNN “Is that a weed?” my walking companion asks as I bend down and pick a handful of greens growing by the side of the path. “Well, that depends on your definition,” I reply, munching into a dandelion leaf. As we wander along the banks

KATE GIBSON Kate Gibson E: kate@heartlinesart.com W: heartlinesart.com If I had to describe the murals I create in one word, it would be “emotion”. Art is a medium that, for me, allows unfiltered, raw expression. It’s like a profound conversation you

Words CAROLINE ROBERTSON Are you here enough to know you’re here? Where are you now reading this? Absorbed in reading or only partially present? Today it’s trendy to talk about enjoying the moment, being present and the power of now. However, it’s ea

Words DR KAREN BRIDGMAN Perilla (Perilla frutescens) is an aromatic leafy vegetable native to mountainous areas from India to China but mainly cultivated and consumed in Korea, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. It’s a member of the mint family and is used

Words PETE EVANS Photography MARK ROPER & WILLIAM MEPPEM There’s something so enticing about fresh green vegies on the plate. In fact, they are exactly the type of nutrientdense ingredient I love because they inject total vibrancy into a dish, both v

Reviews by Kate Duncan, Danielle Kirk and Chris Stafford Neruda Directed by PABLO LARRAÍN Starring GAEL GARCÍA BERNAL, LUIS GNECCO A Quiet Passion Directed by TERENCE DAVIES Starring CYNTHIA NIXON, JENNIFER EHLE At first glance, the lives of poets —

Some aphorisms are wrong. Take, for instance, “A watched pot never boils.” Actually, a pot of any given liquid will boil when it reaches the boiling point of that liquid regardless of whether it is under ocular surveillance. Then there’s the fallacy

Words AMY TAYLOR-KABBAZ PAULINE NGUYEN “Looking back, I don’t feel like a victim at all.” As an opening line for the story of awardwinning restaurateur, filmmaker, boat person, writer and abuse survivor Pauline Nguyen, there couldn’t be any better. O

Words DENISE CULLEN While awaiting the birth of my second son, I swam. So, too, did a wiry old man who shuffled into the water every day at around the same time as I was lowering my beach-ball-sized belly into the pool. Hunched over, leaning heavily

Words DR KAREN BRIDGMAN While there are many varieties within the botanical genus of Prunus, the sweet cherry is commonly Prunus avium and the sour cherry is Prunus cerasus. Prunus belongs to the Rosaceae (rose) family. The English word “cherry” is d

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It seems that Mike McEnearney can do no wrong. He’s the owner of two hugely popular restaurants in Sydney, has won a tonne of awards and, on top of all that, is a friendly and compassionate guy. His latest cookbook, Real Food by Mike, equips you with

Let’s talk of what’s good in the world. It’s easy to forget what’s going well when there’s so much focus on what’s going wrong. The news cycle seems to turns on crime and environmental disasters and economic crises and autocrats. When you ask someone

Words KELLY SURTEES Jupiter is a lucky, helpful planet. Jupiter’s path through the sky provides clues as to how and where you’re ready to grow. On October 10, 2017, Jupiter enters transformative Scorpio for a 12-month cycle that brings fresh energy a

JAN MCLEODis a highly respected coach, mentor, speaker and consultant, and a specialist in the areas of high performance, wellbeing, nutrition and change strategy in the workplace. W: thecapacity equation.com.au, madforhealth.com.au. Workplace wellne

Endeavour College of Natural Health has been equipping its graduates with a competitive edge for more than 40 years. Having earned its reputation as the pre-eminent provider of education to the complementary health industry in Australia, today the co

Gain an understanding of traditional Chinese medicine philosophy and principles and learn to apply these practically through techniques such as acupuncture, qi gong, Chinese herbs, Chinese dietary therapy and massage (tui na). Follow your heart and s

Words MARIE ROWLAND Bestselling author JK Rowling was rejected by no fewer than 10 publishers, while the greatestever basketballer, Michael Jordan, didn’t make his high-school team and Beethoven was dismissed by his violin teacher as having no musica

Words MASCHA COETZEE Photography RICK COETZEE Spring is a long-awaited, exciting time of the year that symbolises the reawakening of life. Nature moves from its winter dormancy into dynamic spring energy, bringing with it hopes for growth, new beginn

DR MICHAEL ELSTEINis a Sydney-based anti-ageing physician and writer. He is the author of three books, including his latest, The Wellness Guide to Preventing the Diseases of Ageing. He has also designed the app The diet guide to ageing prevention. Ag

CARLA OATESis a natural beauty expert and the author of Feeding Your Skin. An antioxidant-rich diet is nature’s internal skincare regime, helping to fight rogue free radicals that wreak havoc on the skin as well as stabilise and repair skin cell dama

The Inspired Little Book is designed to inspire. It features over 35 beautiful and simple body-care and natural-cleaning recipes, with both conventional and thermal-appliance methods. Receive AU$10 off with the code: WELLBEING10. W: theinspiredlittle

Words LIZ McLARDY Chakras have been central to many ancient healing practices for centuries. They are like funnels that radiate energy out from the spinal column and, when balanced, allow us to feel healthy and in flow. If you’re like most people, yo

Words PETER WHITE, PhD Connection is one of those words you hear everywhere: in the media, on Facebook, from politicians and scientists. I hear “connected” all the time, and not just in the context of being connected through social media or smartphon

KAREN BRIDGMANis a holistic practitioner at Australian Biologics, Sydney, and Pymble Grove Health Centre, Gordon. Urinary incontinence, or an overactive bladder, is an ancient problem (it was described — and treatments offered — in the Ebers Papyrus

Do you ever have those nights when you don’t feel like cooking but you don’t want to spend money on takeaway either? If that’s you, I know eggs-actly what you need. Quiches, omelettes, frittatas, shakshuka, stir-fries, poached eggs, boiled eggs, scra

Words MEGAN BLANDFORD There’s much more to your hormones than you’re often led to believe. These chemical messengers in the body are given credit for controlling most bodily functions, including emotions and moods. What often isn’t talked about is th

CHRISTINE BROADBENTloves her work as an astrologer and sees clients in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. She also offers personal consultations, by phone and Skype. For bookings and Christine’s seminars, phone or text +61 402 664 101 or visit astrology

Words KELLY SURTEES Astrology is often used to help guide choices to do with work and love, but did you know that it can also provide helpful insights into your home life? Separate from your star or sun sign, you have another zodiac sign that wields

ALEXX STUARTis an educator passionate in the space she calls “living a low-tox life”. Through her speaking, workshops, e-courses and online community, she helps people make the best new choices for themselves, their families and the planet. W: lowtox

Words ROS BEN-MOSHE At 42 with a promising career, two beautiful boys and a childhoodsweetheart husband, life was going pretty well. Ever since a parting gift of a giardia parasite from a family holiday in Thailand, I’d grown used to the occasional s

Words MARTIN OLIVER Plants and trees are important to humans on many different levels. Representing 99 per cent of the Earth’s total biomass, they provide food and shelter and are a significant oxygen source. Wild areas full of trees are ideal places

Words STEPHANIE OSFIELD When you’re hit by a powerful food craving, do you reach for something that’s salty, sweet or high in fat? Your choice may not be as random as you think. In fact, the tastes you prefer and the foods you crave can provide impor

JACKIE FRENCHis the author of The Chook Book (Aird Books). Her oldest chook, Gertie, is now 17. Although Gertie’s sisters have all long since fallen off the perch, Gertie still lays extremely large brown eggs most days of the year. Get in touch with

Words CHRISTINE RETSCHLAG Even if a hedonistic holiday is your primary objective for coming to Noosa, visitors can’t help but be seduced by the area’s natural beauty and move with its natural rhythms. The lunchtime lineup for Betty’s Burgers snakes a

Words CARROL BAKER Hearing loss is on the rise in Australia, with the current figure of around one in six predicted to increase to one in four by 2050 with our ageing population. But crunch the numbers and it’s not just baby boomers who are suffering

KAREN GOLDRICKis a holistic veterinarian at All Natural Vet Care, Russell Lea, Sydney. T: +61 2 9712 5844 W: naturalvet.com.au Faecal transplantation, or microbiome restorative therapy, is an emerging treatment used to manage inflammatory bowel disea

Words PHIL VOYSEY We travel by car and speedboat to the island of Kutubdia in the Bay of Bengal. It’s a bumpy 15-minute ride in the back of a jalopy from the ferry ghat into town, with palms and banana trees waving from the roadside and rickshaw wall

How connected do you feel to other people and the world around you? It’s a human need to belong; to have close one-to-one relationships with others and to belong to social groups. As Peter White writes in his article on p42, “Beyond human contact, ho