WellBeing

Hello, I’m back. Same smile, different brain, tired eyes, bigger and fuller heart. It’s been nine magical months but I’m happy to return to my role as editor. Do you notice anything different about me? I’m wearing a new hat… I’m a mum. This hat’s a l

For this study, researchers measured the physical activity of over 5400 American women who were aged 63 to 97 and who did not have heart disease at the start of the study. Subjects wore a research-grade accelerometer for up to seven days to get accur

For a new study, subjects who had never meditated before were taken through a 20-minute open monitoring meditation exercise while the researchers measured brain activity through electroencephalography (EEG). Then they completed a computer-based distr

Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are flavonoid compounds that provide the red-orange to blue-violet pigments present in many foods including fruits, vegetables, flowers and grains. These compounds are particularly concentrated in red grape seeds a

According to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), climate change and land-use change are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to 14 per cent by 2030, 30 per cent by the e

I found out my mother experienced the same problems when she was younger and she accepted her fate. But much of my personality is in my hair and I did not want to have the same problems. I read about the importance of hair nutrients, so I went lookin

Goji berries (Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense) have been cultivated commercially along the fertile flood plains of the Yellow River in China for at least 700 years. They are one of the most widely used Chinese herbal medicines and are also one of

In a topsy turvy world, it’s easy to feel negative about things and see things as getting worse and worse. The problem is that feeling negative itself has some unfortunate effects. Psychotherapist and counsellor for Talking Matters, Marie Rowland, ob

Spend 10 minutes with our Paradigm Shifters, the people who are shaping the ideas that will take us into the future. Meet conservation trailblazer and genetic scientist Natalie Schmitt. How I start my day… I aim to start each day with an hour of medi

1 Plan things that cannot be undone. Do you remember what it was like waiting for the next instalment of your favourite show before bingeing became a way of life? Well, you can recreate that feeling by previewing what is coming up on your favourite s

As our lives become more and more entangled with our digital personas, it makes sense that a whole new world of online social behaviour is cropping up. Over the past few years, we’ve cycled through the dating concepts of ghosting, catfishing and benc

How or where do you find your nirvana? In the chaos of daily life, finding a state of peace can prove a challenge. More often than not, our minds and lives are filled with an endless stream of to-do lists and thoughts of what we should be doing. Chec

Dreaming is perhaps the greatest shared “unshared” human experience. From disjointed anecdotes and blissful experiences one may be disappointed to awaken from, to fear-inducing nightmares and complex real-life-related sequences that play out in disto

Nutritious and hearty root vegetables are a staple ingredient in many cuisines. Discover our favourite root vegetables and four delicious recipes to keep you warm during the cooler months. Sweet potato is a delicious root vegetable that comes in a va

The link between our highly sophisticated hormonal system, levels of energy we operate from, stress we experience, how strong our immunity is and our overall health and lifestyle is undeniable. This article explores the endocrine system, its main gla

Humans are beautifully complex creatures with unique money histories, experiences, emotions and behaviour patterns. Despite these differences, it can be helpful to use money archetypes to easily and effectively identify ways to enhance your relations

For several months, Natalie Kyriacou woke up in stifling heat and humidity each day. She was living in a small guest house backing onto one of the few remaining tracks of protected rainforest in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. A journalism student at the ti

In the Goop-ified world of beauty and wellness, the clean beauty movement has become a regular point of tension, especially between brands and influencers on the one hand and scientists within the field on the other. When you scratch the surface, it

As the world begins to open up, wanderlust sets in and new adventures appear on the horizon. You may be craving a European summer or a quaint countryside cottage, or perhaps your journey is one of life. As the last leaves of autumn fall and sunlit da

Author of Beat Autoimmune, speaker and functional medicine health coach Palmer Kippola was a fun-loving, hardworking college student when she was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis). “One morning I woke up and the soles of my feet had that pins an

Welcome to WellBeing TV, a new feature in collaboration with some of our favourite brands and wellness wizards. As Australians become increasingly health-conscious, we want to bring you honest tips and insights straight from the experts themselves. W

We are in full swing of a wellness revolution. With the wellness industry now worth $4.5 trillion globally, it’s no wonder people are looking to upskill and take better control of their health. As a wellness expert, I’m often asked for the best place

One fundamental benefit of exercising with a fitball as opposed to training directly on a hard flat surface is that the body responds to the instability of the ball to remain balanced, thus engaging more muscles. These muscles then become stronger ov

Tell us, what is it that you admire? Maybe it’s golden hour — that magical time just after the sun sets — that shines light beams across the sky, leaving you to feel alive. Perhaps an early morning ocean swim fills your heart with appreciation for Mo

Sowing the seeds of a wellbeing mindset begins with getting your hands in the earth. Gardening naturally boosts your mood; it nurtures relationships, promotes a healthy lifestyle and reduces your environmental impact. It also gets you physically fitt

THE WELLBEING TEAM Find all the essential oils in the grid. When you’ve finished, the letters left over will show a unique property of one specific oil. Agar Ajwain Anise Basil Bergamot Birch Camphor Caraway Cedar Citron Clove Cypress Davana Galbanum

Did you know The Jetsons was set in the year 2062? The spaceage cartoon family lived in a high-tech world of aero cars and cloud-adjacent homes that supposedly is only a handful of decades from now. First aired in the 1960s, The Jetsons represented a

Do you have any rituals? Practices that you truly love to do daily, weekly or monthly? Acts that you perform with love for yourself and the way they make you feel — not just because you think you “have” to do them? It’s time to let go of that very hu

As parents, we have all heard our kids tell some big old whoppers from time to time. The dog did eat my homework. No, I did not take the last cookie. Yes, there will be a parent at the party. From little innocent white lies to big fat fibs, kids and

On April 7, 2003 the New York Times quoted then Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld as saying that the war in Iraq had not yet reached a “tipping point”. Rumsfeld was giving voice to the idea that sometimes, despite apparent lack of progress, in fact t

Like a stroll through a literal marketplace, we hope this section will offer you inspiration and ideas for living a better life. In this edition, we’re celebrating you. There’s a delightful focus on selfcare prevalent in society today. Perhaps it’s d

How can our readers nurture and care for the environment with Brookfarm’s Roll ’n’ Recycle program? Our Roll ’n’ Recycle packaging, which allows semi-rigid plastic to be placed in your recycling bin, is a game changer. Thanks to an award-winning inno

What does “looking after yourself” mean to you? It means being kind to myself — making sure I eat well, exercise and sleep well. Making sure I make time for my mental health with meditation, reading and time with friends. Making sure I only put the h

The role of the nurturer can be challenging. A sense of love, selflessness and duty of care all combine when you nurture someone dear — and that person does not have to be younger than you. Whether you nurture a partner, a family member, a friend or

Adolescents are naturally curious to try the latest craze. Minecraft, popping candy, slime… parents witness a world of fading fads. Often adolescent exploits are a passing exploration driven by peer pressure and promotions. However, the rising popula

In the 1988 Talking Heads song Nothing But Flowers, David Byrne envisaged a world in which civilisation had decayed and was replaced by luxuriant vegetation. Today, nature is increasingly being introduced into inner cities, but to complement modern b

As darkness falls over Tasmania’s northern coastline, the sing-song of hungry chicks heralds a magical nocturnal commute. Calling from burrows dug deep into the dunes, tiny, noisy penguins — just weeks and months old — wait impatiently for their nigh

What does “looking after yourself” mean to you? To me, looking after yourself means making time to prioritise you. We often give so much to everyone around us and don’t have much (or any) time, energy and love left for ourselves. Looking after myself

Images and text from The Comfort Bake by Sally Wise, photography by Samuel Shelley. Murdoch Books RRP $39.99. As the cooler weather sets in, comfort food is sure to be on your mind. Enter: The Comfort Bake, a deliciously decadent cookbook packed from

LUCY MANGAN, MURDOCH BOOKS Relatable, check. Witty, check. The perfect balance of light and self-deprecating humour, check. Are We Having Fun Yet? is an irresistible feel-good read that you won’t be able to put down. It’s a novel that doesn’t feel so

12 ISSUES OF WellBeing magazine RRP $144 For Only $95 To receive this offer, call 1300 303 414 and quote the code WB198, or visit universalshop.com.au. HURRY! Offer ends 7th July, 2022 About WellBeing magazine In every issue of WellBeing, you’ll disc

In 2021, a day after my 32nd birthday, I gave birth to my son Harrison. I spent my own birthday in labour, wishing Harry would join me but, alas, he wanted his own day to celebrate. I wasn’t aware of it at the time, but I had just arrived at the most

What was the inspiration behind Green Nation Life? Green Nation Life was born out of the desire to create an Australian-made lifestyle range, offering truly transparent formulations and minimal, modern packaging that complements modern homes and deco

This recipe celebrates the glory of rhubarb, which peaks in autumn and winter. I love how versatile it is, and I often use seasonal fruits and chop and change my crumble ingredients depending on which dry wholefoods I have in my pantry. I can’t go pa

I was 33 years old when I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Given the trauma experienced during my younger years along with my battles with anxiety and depression, the diagnosis didn’t surprise me. But by then I’d found a wond

Sweater weather just got better! Shop winter knits from Humidity Lifestyle online or at your nearest stockist. W: humiditylifestyle.com Ultimate Biome Spritz is an unsung hero in the Clemence Organics range. With so many wonderful properties (includi

Nineteen years ago, in early 2003, I encountered AcuEnergetics and it changed the path of my life forever in a very short period of time. I had been suffering with severe pain from endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) since I was around

Fruit Apples (Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Jonathan, Lady Williams, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Sundowner), banana, breadfruit, cumquat, custard apple, fig, grapes (Muscat, Purple Cornichon, Sultana, Waltham Cross), grapefruit,

I was reminded recently that there is an imperative quality to childhood that becomes diluted as we get older. It was a Sunday morning and I had just settled myself into a chair on the deck. I was armed with a steaming cup of tea, which may surprise