The Art of Healing

A new study that looked at the motivations of 2,600 retreat-goers from more than 60 countries has found that the main reason for going to a retreat/spa is still to relax and have a holiday. However, more people went to manage a disease, with forty-on

Food waste is a particular problem in Australia, with 7.6 million tonnes of food wasted each year, costing the economy around $36.6 billion per year, and accounting for approximately three percent of Australia's annual greenhouse gas emissions. “Aust

The origin of the ‘10,000-steps-a-day’ standard is a little murky, but researchers believe the number can be traced back to 1965, when a Japanese company made a pedometer named Manpo-kei, or the “10,000 steps metre” in English. However, as Shawn Aren

Liver disease doesn't usually cause any symptoms until the damage to the liver is fairly advanced. Some signs your liver may be struggling include: Doctors are not sure exactly how liver damage causes tiredness, but it's a common symptom. Nausea occu

Intermittent fasting (IF) or restricting your food consumption to a set window is a popular weight loss regime. A ten-hour window means limiting your daily eating schedule to ten hours and fasting for the remaining 14 hours. For example, if you start

One in three people over the age of 65 will experience a fall every year. Falls are a significant public health issue, contributing to mobility-related disability and loss of independence, and are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deat

The study, led by Associate Professor Matthew Pase, from the Monash School of Psychological Sciences and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health in Melbourne, looked at 346 participants over 60 years of age enrolled in the Framingham Heart S

While the AI chatbot is appealing to many people who struggle with face-to-face conversations, the technology may foster bad habits that could lead to further social isolation. That's the view of University of South Australia and Flinders University

Infections are currently costing Australian hospitals over $21,000 per infection. Cefazolin is the drug that is used as an antibiotic at the time of surgery to prevent infection. However with the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, experts have de

The technology being used for the study could also provide a solution to a recommendation of the 2021 Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety which identified a lack of adequate resources to meet the growing demand for aged care facilities

Importantly, the study also found that increasing exposure to daytime light can act like a non-pharmacological means for reducing psychosis risk. In those exposed to high amounts of light at night, the risk of depression increased by 30 per cent – wh

Children aged 3-5 years display selective trust based on the informant's past accuracy when faced with both humans and robots, according to a study published in the journal Child Development. “Children do not just trust anyone to teach them labels. T

When researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, and the Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil, analysed 30 placentas donated to the Hawai'i Reproductive Biospecimen Repository between 2006 an

The joint study by scientists from the Marine Mammal Foundation, RMIT and Melbourne University has found alarming concentrations of the chemicals – widely used in food packaging, firefighting foam and non-stick cookware and notoriously known as ‘fore

New research however, has found that even short periods of exercise – 20 to 25 minutes per day – can make a major dent in the risk of death for those who sit for long stretches. “The effect of doing physical activity on a regular basis is astonishing

Holistic health, which encompasses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, is becoming increasingly entwined with fitness as people recognise the importance of a more comprehensive approach to wellness. While traditional fitness often empha

According to Accenture's (NYSE: ACN) 17th annual Life Trends report, this shift in mindset – brought on in part by the rapid advance of technology – is putting society in flux and creating a level of uncertainty and fragility for businesses as people

In healthy relationships, both the romantic kind and platonic connections with friends or family members, people approach conflict as a catalyst for positive change, rather than something to avoid, says Maria Thestrup, PhD, a licensed clinical psycho

We came across your work through your recently published “The Being Human Collection,” a series of four interconnecting books that use metaphor and story to help readers navigate mental health issues they may be experiencing. Can you tell us what led

It doesn't matter what type of practitioner you are, there's something in Functional Medicine that can benefit you, your practice, and you personally on your health journey. Medicare is great if you break your leg or have appendicitis, but it's prett

This often involves working with other practitioners such as: • holistic dentists who check for hidden infections in root canals • environmental scientists who search out toxins in the home • dealing with past trauma through psychologists or other

Belinda Martinella is a Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc – NutDMed) and is nationally accredited with the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA). She is a qualified Nutritional Counsellor and has over 10 years professional experience in the heal

The magnificent Ulumpawarru mountain in the Northern Territory (NT), that was featured in many of Albert Namatjira's watercolour paintings (and was made into a popular print in a lot of Australian family homes during the ‘50s and ‘60s) was the backdr

I am a naturopath and acupuncturist who has been in practice since 2001, and I attribute my passion for natural medicine to my mother, my very first client. When I was in my early twenties, Mum's breast cancer diagnosis changed my life, beginning my

If there is one generalisation we can hazard about those who end up mentally unwell, we could say that they are masters at being very nasty to themselves. The worst kind of nastiness doesn't have to involve shouting at oneself or calling oneself an i

PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 25 minutes SERVES: 4 Every once in a while I'll crave something that is vegetable-forward and warming from the inside out, and without fail I'll make a huge batch of this soothing coconut dal. I am a huge fan of lentil

PREP TIME: 30 minutes 25 minutes SERVES: 4 (makes 12) I absolutely love rice paper rolls. The freshness of the vegetables combined with the hoisin-peanut dipping sauce is so moreish and delicious. Rice paper is inexpensive, easy to find, and not at a

This type of power is built on force, coercion, domination and control, and motivates largely through fear. It is built on a belief that power is a finite resource that can be held by individuals, and that some people have power and some people do no