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They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. “They” usually mean that genetics dictate that children don’t differ too greatly from their parents. It might well be true that apples don’t generally fall too far from the parent tree but it’s

It was a Wednesday afternoon and I was dropping envelopes into my friends’ mailboxes. On each of the envelopes I had written, “to be opened on Saturday”. My friends didn’t know it yet, but inside the envelopes were blindfolds (well, airline eye masks

I read about seven magazines every month, but WellBeing is where I get the most value for money. I read the magazine over many days, sometimes weeks, as it’s like a thick book just with a beautiful cover and inner page layouts. I love all of the colu

It’s generally assumed that a sauna visit leads to a continuous fall in blood pressure because the heat opens the blood vessels and this lowers blood pressure. However, for a new study, subjects were exposed to a 25-minute sauna session while having

Zebra stripes are not for camouflage. They probably are to confuse biting flies, but new research indicates they may also be for temperature control. The researchers collected field data from live zebras and found that during the middle seven hours o

Hawthorn, the common name of the genus Crataegus, is a thorny shrub with green leaves, white flowers and bright red berries each containing one-to-three or five seeds. Crataegus is from the family Rosaceae (rose family), which has over 280 species. T

Cardamom, the “queen of spices”, is the world’s third most expensive spice after saffron and vanilla. The first records of its use date back to ancient Sri Lanka, where even today it is an important component of Ayurvedic medicine. Today the largest

Did you know that you can naturally refresh and renew your body’s largest organ — your skin — by using fresh fruit? It can be that simple! Humans feed their skin with all kinds of beauty products. According to the Australian Academy of Science, off-t

Lauren Farrugia T: +61 408 299 694 E: lauren.f21@hotmail.com W: instagram.com/lauren.farrugia Drawing has always been something I’ve loved doing before I could fully comprehend and appreciate why that was. Drawing is my source of meditation where tim

Rife with electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from our tech, printer fumes, LED screens, artificial lighting and overconditioned air, the typical office can be an unhealthy zone, contributing to our sedentary behaviour and its related health issues from

What was the initial vision for Nourished Life? When did it all begin? Nourished Life started as a blog back in 2011. I had decided to go completely toxin free and wanted to share all of these amazing natural products that I’d found to replace my mai

I was born with a hole in my heart. At two years old I had surgery to resolve it and, thankfully, I haven’t experienced a single problem since. It’s all but a distant memory. However, since becoming a yoga teacher I’ve become acutely aware of the tig

Serves 6 Base ½ cup almond meal⅓ cup wholemeal spelt flour¼ cup chia seeds1 cup rolled oatsPinch sea salt80g organic grass-fed butter Filling 1 cup diced sweet potato(½ medium sweet potato)1 small onion, finely chopped240g raw grated beetroot(around

Everything you eat and drink affects your brain function and how you think. Your ability to learn new skills, focus on a task and recall memories are all affected by the type and quality of foods you eat. Eating a well-balanced diet abundant in brain

A girl aged nine or 10 sits hugging her knees on a beach, staring at the surf. Normally, her blue eyes sparkle with determination. Today, though, they’re wide with fear. She has set her heart on a triathlon but she needs to practise something that te

It’s easy to be captivated by Anna Rose’s beautiful smile and infectious laugh but it’s her climate-change activism that’s brought us together today to chat. Any time spent with this charming woman leaves you in no doubt that she is a force to be rec

There are times when change brings glaringly obvious shifts in your life and relationships, such as the changes that come with marriage, becoming a parent, starting a new job, divorce or moving to a new house. But there are other times in life when c

You know those people who are always joyful, no matter what life throws at them? In the face of adversity, they shine, a challenge becomes an opportunity, a potential heartbreak becomes spiritual growth. So, what is it that makes them feel so happy?

Sometimes in life you can feel a little stuck. Things simply aren’t flowing: it feels like you’re not making progress with your career, your love life has been on standstill for a year (or 10) or the money tap feels like it’s eternally turned off no

The human condition is unique but not so different from that of other species which also feel a range of emotions, from elation to desolation. Our evolutionary design meant that we needed to act upon feelings as part of our own self-preservation. Aft

In Star Wars, Luke Skywalker’s critically injured body is regenerated in a “bacta tank”. You might not be out fighting aliens but your body cops a regular beating from environmental toxins, modern diets, stress, infections, negative emotions and othe

The recent removal of 16 natural therapies from the list of treatments approved for private health insurance rebates is one of the most significant measures to affect the Australian natural health landscape in decades. In the aftermath of the ruling,

Self-reliance is a desirable personal trait in most developed countries around the world: the self-made (wo)man; pulling yourself up by your bootstraps; Bear Grylls battling alone in the wilderness. The Western psyche is teeming with ideas and ideals

Found only in tropical north Queensland, the cassowary is most frequently sighted in Mission Beach, 140km south of Cairns, where rainforest spills onto 14km of idyllic, tricoloured coastline and the highest density of cassowaries is found. But that’s

“The bus is running a bit late this morning,” says ranger Annie. “The barge is pushing the tide.” On K’Gari (Fraser Island), life revolves around these forces of nature: wind, weather and tides. Especially the tides. We are at Kingfisher Bay Resort,

Biological diversity (often shortened to biodiversity) is a term that came into widespread use during the 1980s but is based on far earlier groundwork carried out in the 18th century by naturalist Carolus Linnaeus. Biodiversity is greater in tropical

I open the wooden window shutters of the hotel bedroom to the sight of the red terracotta roofs of the medieval city of Gubbio being circled by swallows. The sound of a nearby church bell reverberates in the cool air. My husband Steve and I are walki

As a way to quickly and effectively take back control over your body and mind, the breath has long been used as a way to calm even the most fevered of emotions. Yet most people don’t breathe very well; they over-breathe, chest-breathe or hold the bre

NOOSA – it evokes images of beautiful beaches, river, National Parks and holidays in the sun, and it is no coincidence that the name is believed to have derived from a word in the local Gubbi Gubbi language that means “place of rest”… a perfect space

ABBIE CORNISH & JACQUELINE KING SCHILLER, ABRAMS BOOK Pescan shares the story of two best friends — actress Abbie Cornish and chef and blogger Jacqueline King Schiller — and the ways their relationship was nurtured in the kitchen. Both found healing

DANIELLE NOEL The Moonchild Tarot card deck, written and illustrated by talented Danielle Noel, is one of the most exquisite collection of tarot cards we’ve ever seen. With thick gold glitter edges, the cards shimmer with brightness and curiosity. Ho

As the founder of one of Australia’s most beloved beauty brands, The Beauty Chef, Carla Oates is a pioneer in the health and wellness space. Oates, a health advocate, chef and WellBeing columnist, firmly believes that glowing skin and true wellbeing

Byron Yoga Retreat Centre offers guests affordable wellness programs with accommodation to suit your budget. While this is not a luxury resort, the rooms are clean and comfortable. The focus on the natural surrounds fosters a deep sense of peace, all

Symptoms of stress can emerge in lots of forms such as headaches, migraines, tiredness, fatigue, immunity issues and feeling run down as well as through neck and back pain. To celebrate Natural Medicine Week in May, WellBeing and the Australian Tradi

Set in a beautiful Balinese oasis, ikatan’s all-inclusive personalised Retreat Day is an experience like no other. Begin with yoga and/or meditation, breakfast then treatments before lunch. Afternoon tea, beverages and upgrades to treatments are offe

13 Seeds Hemp Farm in Tasmania has grown from humble beginnings to now offer Australia’s largest range of hemp-based superfoods and skincare products. Founders Terry Memory and Gemma Lynch-Memory live on an organic, sustainable farm with their six ch

I am writing this from hospital, which is somewhere no WellBeing reader wants to be. Hospitals lack the necessities for getting truly well, plus you risk getting yet another problem that will mean yet another stay in hospital, which is why I am here

From the moment my baby girl surprised me with her existence, she has been teaching me compassion, kindness and unconditional love. When I lost her, I could have closed off my heart or lived on with love. I chose love. At only 24 weeks and two days i

A friend of mine shared some wise words with me after I felt I’d let her down by not attending her yoga class … again. I’d been trying to get there for a few weeks but something always seemed to come up: a deadline, a surprise visit from a friend, la