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YOUR SAY Did something resonate with you in this issue of WellBeing? Tell us! Write to WellBeing, Locked Bag 154, North Ryde, NSW 1670, email wbletters@universalmagazines.com.au, comment on our Facebook page or tweet us: @WellBeing_Mag. We reserve the right to edit all letters. Living in the present I just picked up Wellbeing issue #171 and WOW! Loving the A Month of Mindfulness article on pages 82–90. It’s exactly what I need after a near-death experience (anaphylactic shock) that happened out of nowhere! It really made me realise that life is short and I need to be more present, grateful and mindful. I like to think of myself as a “living in the present girl”, but life can get so busy and full that it’s easy to get caught up in…

Limes are hybrid citrus fruit and there are several varieties, categorised in two groups: acid or sour limes and acidless or sweet limes. There’s the Australian native desert lime, native finger lime, key lime, Persian lime and so on. The most common variety is the Tahitian lime (Citrus aurantifolia) but there are also other varieties such as kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) with its distinctive flavour and leaves that are more used than fruit. Often used in cooking to accentuate flavour, limes are an integral component of Southeast Asian and Mexican cuisine. The original wild lime is believed to have originated in Indonesia, Southeast Asia or northern India. Limes are believed to be one of the first citrus fruits to be carried from the east by the Crusaders. British sailors used…

Charlotte Kilby T: +61 481 119 021 E: ckilby1993@gmail.com W: instagram.com/larly_ I’m a 23-year old living in Sydney. In my fourth year of university, I moved away from my home in the Clarence Valley, NSW, to start my career in clinical psychology. When I was a student, I used the medium of drawing to help me get by and pay for groceries and other necessities. I recently had a painting sent to a buyer in regional France, which I was very excited about. I’m interested in using art as a medium to conquer mental health issues in individuals and to put a face to the unease many of us suffer. I believe art aids us in letting go and helps us to look back in a more peaceful way on…

Will you accept this rose? Imagine its perfect petals unfurling in your palm. Stroke its velvety texture. Inhale its sweet essence. Do you feel calmer, cooler? Rose infuses more peace and pleasure into our experiences. Everything comes up roses when we succumb to its seductive scent. The rose has a reputation for enhancing romance, healing hearts and stirring passion. Tales that tell of Aphrodite’s blood turning rose red and the original rose springing from Mohammed’s sweat increase this bloom’s mystique. Legendary Cleopatra’s bed of roses lured lovers, harem ladies bathed in petals of a thousand roses and the Taj Mahal’s muse, Mumtaz, is said to have captivated her husband with rose essence. The East has always adored the rose as an aphrodisiac and cooling tonic for the whole body. Traditional…

Your backyard or balcony can provide another space to inject more musical elements into your home. Choose a water feature: Listen closely to the different varieties to choose the sound you like best such as a water wall, a bubbling rock fountain, a gentle column fountain or a continuous small stream of water pouring from a bamboo pipe. Hang wind chimes: Secure them to trees or the balcony. Keep to several of the same type and listen to them chime in at different times when the air gently moves them. Or hang a variety of different chimes — made of pottery, cutlery or glass — which will create their own chime orchestra when the breeze brings them to life. Encourage bird life: This may be via a bird bath or…

If you’ve never had a back problem, count yourself lucky. For Amy McPherson, having a sore back made her feel “old and miserable”, although she was only 21 at the time. Now 37, the writer and business analyst first developed a problem while working in a Sydney office. It was only annoying at first but became increasingly severe over the next five years. McPherson, who now lives in London, has always believed in taking a natural approach to her health. With regular yoga, chiropractic treatments and exercise, she has managed her pain successfully. McPherson’s experience is very common. It’s estimated that 70–90 per cent of people will suffer from lower back pain at some time in their lives. About 3.7 million Australians currently have back problems, estimates from the Australian…

Saturn is the planet in astrology associated with time, tradition and things that last. Saturn also symbolises responsibility and can highlight necessary tests and challenges. Astrologers watch the movement of Saturn through the zodiac to discover when changes in the collective are likely and to decipher the personal ways in which we can each reorganise and simplify our lives. Get grounded On December 20, 2017, Saturn entered a new sign, Capricorn, where he’ll stay until December 2020. This creates a “double earth” energy. It promises more calm compared to the past three years when Saturn was in the dynamic and restless fire sign of Sagittarius. Saturn in Capricorn will slow down the hectic pace of life and help you find more moments of calm. Earth as an element is about…

It’s almost impossible for the untrained eye to differentiate between a common wildflower and Pulmonaria officinalis. “This one?” “No. You have to find one that has a slightly tougher leaf.” “This one?” “No. Here, see this? Can you tell the difference?” I squint my eyes and look closely at the little purple blossom Vesna is holding up for me, its petals fragile and soft, the colouring bordering on pink, its stalks and leaves rigid and covered in thin spiky hair, shielding the delicate flower against crawling insect predators. Slovenians are particularly good at picking wild herbs, whereas my ability to recognise certain herbs is limited to the labelled variety on the supermarket shelves. Focused and determined, I run my fingers across a patch of dense shrubbery and locate a plant…

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CARLA OATES is a natural beauty expert and the author of Feeding Your Skin. As you age, wouldn’t it be great to keep the healthy skin of youth without the spots that can arrive in your 30s and 40s? The skin is a barometer of what’s going on inside. If you’re suffering from more than the odd spot, you may need to work on your inner beauty and address dietary and hormonal imbalances. If you have adult acne, ask your doctor to carry out hormonal tests. One of the commonest hormonal imbalances behind acne is an increased sensitivity to, or raised level of, testosterone and/ or androgens. Polycystic ovarian syndrome may be involved in androgen imbalances as well as insulin and blood sugar imbalances. If your acne worsens mid-cycle or around…

JACKIE FRENCH is 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 Jackie via facebook.com/jackie frenchauthor, twitter.com/jackie_ french and Instagram.com/Jackie_french Decades ago, when I was young, I had afternoon tea with an elderly neighbour and her friends. They were reminiscing about the days of plenty — tomatoes so plentiful they were used to make jam (which tastes vaguely like peach jam, and good), fresh walnuts they ate as fast as they were cracked, chestnuts by the sack full, cherries that went through a special de-seeder so you could eat them in handfuls and baskets of grapes — so…

DR MICHAEL ELSTEIN is 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 also designed the app The Diet Guide to Ageing Prevention. There are three foods our brains are getting way too much of: sugar, fat and protein. As these are the essential constituent s of all foods, make that just too much eating. If we need sugar to fuel our mental function and brain cells are made up of fat and protein, how is it that excesses of these vital nutrients are so harmful? Here’s the rationale. You use sugar or glucose derived from carbohydrate-rich foods like grains, fruits and vegetables to provide you with energy. You also store glucose in the…

In June 2016 an unwanted flu shot has uncovered a dark little scab that I am convinced is an insect bite. My GP thinks otherwise, so I have it excised and now I am back to hear the verdict. No small talk. He takes a quick look in the file and tells me, “It’s bad news. You have an aggressive and deep melanoma that needs urgent action.” And so the journey begins, not with condolences or sympathy but a clinical diagnosis and a referral that is my ticket to whatever destination I am headed for. So on day one I learnt my first lessons about cancer: lots of people get it, there is nothing special about my case and whatever emotions I have do not form part of the medical…

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Happiness, health, freedom, strength and family. These core values dictate every aspect of my life. Jo Mawhinney Treat people how I want to be treated: kindness goes a long way — even a simple compliment can brighten someone’s day. Don’t forget me time: in the rush of working and life you can forget to look after yourself. Mindfulness meditation and living in the moment are 100 per cent needed in this day and age: we need to clear our heads and live in the moment because one day we will look back and wish we had lived life to the fullest! Jaz Aquilina My core values are honesty, acting and speaking with only good intentions, and living in alignment with who I am. I implement an honest but kind attitude…

Bees. Are they your friends or foes? If bees are your friends, thank you — you’ve realised the integral part they play in ensuring we continue to have the food we love in the future. If you’re not that keen on bees, I hope this article will change your mind. My appreciation of bees certainly tripled after attending The Urban Beehive’s Beginner Beekeeping Course in Sydney. Did you know that bees are responsible for 70–80 per cent of the food on our plates? Really think about that for a moment: you’ve just placed a succulent lamb roast in the middle of the table. Your side dishes are honey-drizzled baby carrots, crispy white potatoes, crunchy green beans and juicy roast beetroot. The smell is so overwhelming that you’re salivating, along with…

“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light but by making the darkness conscious.” ~ Carl Gustav Jung “This thing of darkness I acknowledge mine.” ~ William Shakespeare It’s tempting to believe that, if we think enough positive thoughts, recite enough affirmations, challenge our negative thoughts and try to live happy lives, we should be happy. Shouldn’t we? Yet why are so many people, including some actively engaged in self-development, psychotherapy or spiritual practice, still experiencing the same negative patterns running through their lives; still struggling with the same difficult relationship dynamics or feeling blocked, numb, afraid or ashamed? Some might even be lucky enough to move through life with only a few ups and downs and then, when they reach a certain age, have their world suddenly…

In the Hatha Yoga tradition originating in India, our life-force energy is known as prana while in Chinese medicine, qigong and tai chi it’s chi (qi). Reiki practitioners call it ki and in Hawaiian spiritual practice it’s mana. This vital life force connects our physical and energy bodies and is transported by means of chakras, translated as “wheels” or “discs”. Chakras are the spinning centres, often referred to as vortexes (or vortices) of energy, aligned vertically along the length of the spinal cord from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. In this two-part series we will be exploring the seven-chakra system. For the first installment we look at the lower three chakras. Overview of the lower chakras This overview and the suggested practices focus on…

New South Wales Lord Howe Island has some of the best snorkelling in Australia. 350km from Sydney harbour, it’s the world’s southernmost coral reef and the site of NSW’s only fringing coral reef lagoon. See: Coral, over 500 species of fish, reef sharks, dolphins, turtles, marlin, large schools, rare and unique species such as Spanish dancers, double-headed wrasse, Galapagos whalers. About 2.5km off of Byron Bay’s shore at Julian Rocks Marine Reserve, the remnants of a volcanic eruption more than 20 million years ago has created a sedimentary rock platform that is the site of a thriving marine reserve. See: Coral, sponges, turtles, rays, wobbegong sharks, grey nurse sharks, 500 species of fish including cuttlefish, leaf scorpion fish, pineapple fish and white anemone fish. Western Australia Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef at…

Getting there Ljubljana international airport receives multiple flights a day from all major European destinations. Regular trains connect the capital to Tolmin in the So?a Valley. Staying there Enjoy the experience at Herbal Rooms Homestay run by Slocally (Slovenia Locally). Guests are encouraged to unplug, join a wild meadow walk or learn how to use herbs to boost general wellbeing. slocally.com When to go With a variety of outdoor activities, So?a Valley has something for everyone all year round. Don’t miss the spectacle of the International Bridge Jumping Competition held annually in August as well as the So?a Valley Hiking Festival September–October. In winter, the Kanin-Sella Nevea ski resort is perfect for a bit of backcountry skiing. Additional information As part of the European Union, the Slovenia’s legal currency is…

Oh, what an adorable book! The Art of Wellbeing is for the whimsical at heart — those looking to find magic in everyday life. In this unique cookbook, author Meredith Gaston shares over 100 plant-based recipes depicted with beautiful handmade illustrations. Drawing on nature, her colourful images encourage positive steps towards good health and inner radiance. Evident throughout the cookbook, her philosophies of gratitude and self-care offer the kind yet firm reminder that it’s OK to take time out for you. In fact, it’s non-negotiable. Bringing her soft, sweet illustrations to life, her words invite you into a world where beauty, joy, presence and love are celebrated. Divided into four chapters — Comfort, Energise, Nourish and Blossom — the book shares not only delicious recipes for each but also meditations,…

Herbal Fix Producing a range of six natural and functional beverages, Herbal Fix has been scientifically formulated to promote wellbeing. Each beverage contains up to seven organic herbs and eight vitamins and minerals with only 65 calories per serve. Free from artificial ingredients and processed sugars, Herbal Fix helps you to revitalise your mind and body. The Australian-made wellness range is available in a variety of fruity flavours for you to enjoy. W: herbalfix.com.au CORN THINS® CORN THINS® are not rice cakes. Made from corn, they taste delicious — like popcorn squished into a healthy crispbread. Gluten-free, non-GMO and with good levels of fibre, they can be enjoyed on their own or with your favourite toppings. W: cornthins.com Sassi Salts Black Pyramid Sea Salt Flakes Mixed with activated charcoal, a…

LEE HOLMES runs Supercharged Food and recently released her newest book Supercharge Your Gut. Visit her blog at superchargedfood.com for more cooking inspiration, recipes and tips. While Valentine’s Day, the day of love, falls on that one day in the middle of February, we should all be spreading the love every day of the year. If you’re looking to cook your heart out, boost your libido and rev the engines of your love life, there are specific foods that can provide the nutrients you need to support sexual energy and increase neurotransmitters to improve mood-boosting hormones. Let’s start with vitamin C. While it doesn’t sound like the sexiest thing on the block, don’t be fooled by its tough exterior. Vitamin C helps support hormone synthesis, which improves mood and even…

KAREN GOLDRICK is a holistic veterinarian at All Natural Vet Care, Russell Lea, Sydney. T: 02 9712 5844 W: naturalvet.com.au Summer can be stressful for our senior pets. Older cats and dogs are less able to cope with extremes of temperature. Many have health conditions that mean they are more susceptible to dehydration. Older cats often have some reduced kidney function, so they can’t concentrate their urine in hot weather. Cats with cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism and high blood pressure are also less able to cope with heat. Older dogs may have breathing difficulties due to cardiac disease or collapsing trachea, which will increase when they pant to cool down. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), warmer weather can trigger or exacerbate conditions caused by excess of heat. In cats, chronic renal disease,…

KAREN BRIDGMAN is a holistic practitioner at Australian Biologics in Sydney. This month’s Clinical Casebook is a composite of many consultations and includes my own experience of maintaining health while travelling. First and foremost Good hygiene is essential anywhere in the world. Wash your hands frequently and make liberal use of hand sanitisers. I use a hemp-based one. Wash your hands frequently. Do not eat raw food. Make sure street food is cooked in front of you. Water Never drink the local water. Always use sealed bottles (check they haven’t been drained and refilled). Wash your teeth in filtered or bottled water and avoid salads that may have been washed in the local water. Camping stores sell water purifiers but I prefer a battery-operated UV light system to sterilise water. Using…

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One of my daughters recently asked me, “Is it weird that when I dance I don’t feel pain?” My first response was to simplify and reduce. We are all busy people and it’s easier to assume questions asked have simple answers. “Not weird, darling,” I ventured. “Why should dancing make you feel pain? You love it.” The instant look of simultaneous pity and frustration that implanted on my daughter’s face made it clear I had missed the point. “No, Dad. I could have a sprained ankle and not feel it when I dance, but I feel it before I dance and after I dance when I walk. It’s like I’m in a special place when I dance where I don’t feel things that I normally would.” Under the expectant, steely…

Phosphatidylserine (PS) is present in all biological membranes of animals, higher plants and microorganisms. In humans it’s concentrated in the brain, accounting for about 15 per cent of the brain phospholipids. It’s also found in smaller amounts in the heart, spleen, liver, lung, testes, skeletal muscle, blood plasma and kidneys. Phosphatidylserine is produced in the body from the amino acids L-serine, glycerophosphate and two fatty acids. It crosses the blood-brain barrier where it appears to have an affinity for the hypothalamus. Oral administration results in a peak of PS in 1–4 hours. PS obtained from plants and animals differs in fatty acid composition, containing mainly saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids; the soy lecithin contains mainly polyunsaturated fatty acids. Rat studies have shown both to be equally effective but there’s some…

Yoga Australia first began in 1999. How did the idea come to life? Yoga Australia, formally known as the Yoga Teachers Association (YTA), was established out of concern for the safety of yoga classes delivered at the time. Incorporated in 1999, with Jose Goossens as the first president, it had the task of establishing standards for yoga teaching in terms of minimum standards for training and experience. This became the first set of standards for membership of the YTA. The standards were developed by a committee consisting of Leigh Blashki, Pam Fegan and Chitra Stern and were adopted in late 2000. What are some of Yoga Australia’s core principles? Yoga Australia’s primary aim is to uphold high standards of yoga teaching and training. Upholding and maintaining our standards forms the…

While the activities that lead to a state of flow are varied, the associated feelings of being in flow are universal. Csikszentmihalyi has identified these eight core feelings associated with being in flow: Concentration: complete absorption in what you are doing; being superfocused while all other distractions disappear Clarity: knowing what needs to be done at each step of the way; receiving immediate feedback on your progress Confidence: a suspension of self-consciousness and your “inner critic” Freedom: free from worry and the fear of failure Timelessness: time is distorted and can feel like it slows down or speeds up Empowerment: balance between skill level and the challenge you are facing Control: a sense of mastery over yourself and the challenge Enjoyment: the activity is rewarding in itself…

Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, parents were ... just parents. Now there’s a host of parenting types (and monikers to match). Let’s look at some. Helicopter parents Some parents like to swoop in and take over every part of a child’s life. They have their child’s teacher on speed dial. The problem with this is that parents are sending a message to their kids that it’s a crazy, mixed-up world; it’s frightening and they don’t trust them to figure it out for themselves. On the flipside, it can prevent kids making youthful mistakes. Lawnmower parents They remove all obstacles and do everything for their child. Some parents write school assignments for their child and berate their teacher if the child doesn’t get the grade the…

Drums have been used for centuries across many cultures to cultivate wellbeing. Their beats are ancient; remnants of wooden cylinders and small pottery drums dating back to 700 CE have been found in Mesoamerica. Virtually every culture has used the drum in some form, whether in religious rituals, sporting events or feasts, to forge courage before battles, to communicate over distance or for rhythmic rowing across the ocean, to spur exploration into lands unknown. Following a drum’s resonance can be a journey into the unseen territory of the subconscious. A pounding drum recalls a primal pulse, the natural syncopation of the Earth’s heartbeat. The drum-making process is both healing and confrontational. Mine brought up an unprocessed childhood memory. I was taken back to primary school and a craft activity where…

Although renowned as a safe sport, snorkelling does have some risks. On average, 11 people die from snorkelling annually (mostly from cardiac causes and drowning related to inexperience), according to a study published in The Medical Journal of Australia in 2012. Experts recommend the following safety tips: Never snorkel alone. Use a wetsuit to protect against stingers and for extra thermal warmth and protection. Use a safety vest. Keep a distance from marine life. Know your limits. Heed warnings and take precautions regarding potential dangers such as crocodiles, stonefish, seasonal cyclones and tides.…

Retreat to beautiful Byron Bay Byron Yoga Retreat Centre is a tranquil ecohaven just a short walk from the town and beautiful beaches of Byron Bay, offering affordable eight-, five- or three-day wellness programs plus special weekend retreats for women. The allinclusive packages include delicious vegetarian meals and a flexible program of yoga classes, wellness sessions and massage treatments. W: byronyoga.com Sunwarrior Classic Plus Sunwarrior Classic Plus is plant-based certified organic protein powder containing all the essential amino acids your body craves in a perfectly balanced profile. It combines Sunwarrior’s famous wholegrain brown rice with the amino-acid-balancing effects of peas, chia seeds, quinoa and amaranth to make mouth-watering smoothies. W: sunwarrior.com.au Radiance Retreats Jessie Chapman and the Radiance Retreats team have been offering yoga retreats since 2002. Combining yoga, meditation…

ALEXX STUART is a passionate educator 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 them, their families and the planet. lowtoxlife.com When buying clothes, the first rule of thumb if you want to do better in this area is to buy less. We are slaves to the two-weekly “new shipments” in our big fast-fashion stores, where the quality becomes worse and worse over time and the quantity is too much for our beautiful planet to handle. There’s also the issue that much of fast fashion either is or has in its blend synthetic fabrics, contributing microplastics in immeasurable amounts to our air, oceans and sea life. Once microplastics start turning up in the…

JAN MCLEOD is a highly respected coach, mentor, speaker and consultant, a specialist in the areas of high performance, wellbeing, nutrition, and changing strategy in the workplace. www.thecapacityequation.com.au or madforhealth.com.au Energy is the vitality you require for sustained effort, the effort you need to function day to day. It’s a great metric to use to check in on your day-to-day and week-to-week wellbeing. What is the quality of your energy like? Do you feel vital? Do you have sufficient energy to sustain day-to-day functioning? To help you fully understand the concept of energy, and how to use it to monitor and review your wellbeing, let’s explore the topic of energy management. What is energy? Vitality is the state of being strong and active. Combining this description with the earlier description of…

CHRISTINE BROADBENT is a consulting astrologer and teacher with 30 years’ experience who offers workshops and personal readings in Australia and NZ. E: christine@ astrologyspot.com.au T: +61 402 664 101 or +64 214 10126. Workshops in Sydney: Feb 4 & 25, 2018. Pisces March begins with the reappearance of Venus in Pisces. That other “benefic”, Jupiter, adds more water harmonies to deepen your adventurous ideas. Opportune appreciation and offers arrive from Feb 27 to Mar 3 and between Mar 11 and Pisces New Moon Mar 18. Earthy Venus/Mars harmonies make communication and teamwork effective Apr 7–15. Your natural instincts will be sound, so listen to them; then Apr 24–29 will feel blessed. Taurus Taurus Time begins Apr 20 yet earthy energies abound from early March and you benefit from expansive Jupiter…

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How often do you find yourself sitting comfortably in stillness? Actually, let’s rephrase that: how often do you find yourself sitting in stillness at all? Do you know what stillness or silence sounds like for you? We often rush through our day, unconsciously moving from one task to the next. We set intentions to wake up slowly, flow through a gentle yoga sequence, drink our coffee in the garden, look away from the computer every hour and shut off all screens two hours before bed. But somehow, among the haze of a life lived with fullness, these good intentions slip and we revert back to old habits. Want to know a little WellBeing secret? The starting point to living a life filled with moments of stillness can be reached as…