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Açai (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) berries come from the açai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), which has been cultivated for its fruit. Its name comes from Portuguese, meaning “fruit that cries (expels) water”. Açai is native to Brazil, Trinidad and (northern) South American countries, growing in the lowland swamps and flood plains. In the Brazilian Amazon, açai fruit makes up to 42 per cent of the locals’ total diet (by weight). In the Amazon, açai is eaten along with cassava and fish as a dietary staple. The edible fruit (with a large seed) is a small black-purple drupe, similar to a grape, that grows in groups of 500–900 fruits. The fruit are processed to remove the seed then the pulp is frozen or dehydrated and powdered for sale. Nutrition 100mg of dried açai…

Youheum Son T: +1-917-951-4692 E: yson.art@gmail.com W: youheumson.com I am an illustrator and designer based in New York. I grew up mainly in Seoul, South Korea, and in different parts of the US. My illustrations are influenced by nature and the different ways people live sustainably and mindfully. Having a healthy mind, body and spirit as well as being waste-free and natural are important parts of my work and life. Some of the themes I illustrate are alternative living, permaculture and spiritual wellness. Morning Meditation is a piece portraying the peace and calm in a person’s mind and atmosphere when they are practising meditation. The woman in the artwork is surrounded by abundant houseplants and her room is decorated with vibrant greens and soft browns. The use of grounding natural…

“Pssst! Can I tell you a secret?” says a curly-haired little moppet as she cups her hand and whispers into her friend’s ear. They start to giggle, then run towards the playground, the sunlight dancing on their upturned smiling faces. The perceived “value” of secrets Secret. The sound of the word rolling off the tongue is just a little bit exciting and mysterious. If something is a secret, it’s important; it has value. Not only does this make it more thrilling to be let in on the secret, it puts those in the know in a position of power. As an example, when an older child discovers the secret of the tooth fairy, he feels special; he’s now the keeper of the secret while younger siblings are still blissfully unaware…

In rural areas it is increasingly common to see, dotted across the landscape, giant metal poles with three hypnotically rotating blades. To some people, wind turbines are visually appealing; to others they are ugly. For a third group, they are a means to an end when it comes to producing large quantities of renewable energy. For a long time, wind-power generation capacity has been growing exponentially in Australia, New Zealand and many other countries. Renewables are becoming cheaper as the technology evolves and their economy of scale further improves; they have already undercut fossil fuels in many countries. The number of wind turbines worldwide now exceeds 200,000. Attitudes to wind power are broadly positive, with 85 per cent of people surveyed in New South Wales being very supportive. In New…

At Butterfly Falls we wade through the shallows, inching silently towards the cool stone wall where a thousand fluttering butterflies shift restlessly in the midday heat. One step too far and the butterflies take flight, rising in vast waves to circle through the paperbarks and resettle beside the falls. Flanked by fragrant, honey-scented grevilleas and stalked by waterbirds, this lovely oasis provides the only crocodile-free swim in faraway Limmen National Park, a vast, million-hectare sanctuary in the Northern Territory’s far northeast. We laze here all day, diving deep to scatter tiny fish and floating beneath bright azure kingfishers hunting dragonflies on the wing. Only when the sun swings low and our bellies begin to rumble do we stroll back to camp to stoke a starry night campfire. For city escapees,…

Do you know much about permaculture? If, like us, the word is a relatively new (yet intriguing) addition to your vocabulary, you couldn’t be in better hands than with Milkwood. Authors Kirsten Bradley and Nick Ritar have dedicated their lives to teaching and sharing permaculture skills at Milkwood, a collective of educators offering courses and workshops around permaculture, the development of ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. The informative and practical book draws on rich seams of knowledge and experience to bring you real skills for down-to-earth living. You’ll find detailed and easy-to-read sections on the topics of tomatoes, mushrooms, beekeeping, seaweed and wild food. Do you dream of foraging for edible seaweed along the shoreline or keeping bees in the backyard? Want to learn how to grow the…

Pana Chocolate A rich, luxurious chocolate that’s organic, vegan and handmade in Australia. Chocolate without preservatives, free from dairy, soy, gluten and refined sugars. Chocolate for everyone. W: panachocolate.com Orgran Introducing Orgran’s new delicious oven-baked bundles of sugar-free joy! Made with the celebrated superfood buckwheat and much-loved ancient grain chia, these cookies are sure to make your mouth water. Add a generous serving of cacao nibs and you’ve got one crowd pleaser! W: orgran.com Did you know? In Australia, we throw out more than 30 million toothbrushes each year, most of which are made of plastic. The Environmental Toothbrush is a simple solution with its bamboo handle. Make a difference — make the change today. W: gogreenathome.com.au Tuocha Tea Tuocha is a 100 per cent natural tea grown in the…

LEE HOLMES runs Supercharged Food and recently released her book Supercharge Your Life. Visit her blog at superchargedfood.com for cooking inspiration, recipes and tips. To celebrate the release of my new book Supercharge Your Life, I’d love to share a delicious recipe and reveal seven keystones to a healthy life. I’ll reveal how to apply the principles to three areas that will improve your wellbeing, state of mind and connections with others. Over the past eight years of research, cooking and writing my blog Supercharged Food, I’ve accumulated knowledge that has culminated in my philosophy of a supercharged life based on a meta-modernist approach of re-engagement, connection and commonality. Supercharging your life is all about taking the fear out of food. My aim is that it will be a breath of…

The salad you ate for lunch today may have used more fossil fuel than you did driving to work all week. Your lettuce and garlic probably flew in from China; your asparagus may be from Brazil; the mixed leaves may have been vacuum packed in New Zealand or at least the other side of Australia. Your salad’s energy miles also included the fuel needed to grow it as well as make and transport its fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides. The solution? Grow your own! Salad vegies grow superbly on a balcony. The one thing you really need is sunlight, preferably six hours a day, although you’ll get a crop with three. Sunlight reflecting off a concrete or brick wall will give you even faster results, though you’ll need to give…

A 40-year-old man presented to the clinic. He was moderately overweight but felt healthy, though not as energetic as he would have liked. Most of his weight was collected around his belly — so-called visceral fat. He came to the clinic as he had a family history of diabetes and wanted to ensure his long-term health. Visceral (abdominal) fat is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, the precursor to type 2 diabetes. He ran his own business and was very busy so had little time for exercise, although he divided his working hours between computer work and running around getting things done. He consumed a moderate amount of alcohol, going out with the boys one or two nights a week (he was keen on football), and…

Home to breathtaking beaches, highly accredited yoga schools and retreats plus natural parks and sprawling hinterland, Byron Bay is a wellness mecca for your body, mind and spirit. Located on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Byron Bay is home to the most easterly tip of Australia. This point (Cape Byron), believed by some to be the entrance and exit point for the spirit world, is the first place in Australia where you can greet the rising sun. The township of Byron Bay was birthed just over a century ago and before that the Bundjalung people found respite in the area for sickness or to give birth. It has also been suggested that the powerful pull of the volcanic plug below is what draws people to the bohemian…

Nature is charged with energy that contains the healing qualities of authenticity and acceptance. Without nature, you wouldn’t exist. To breathe, your lungs need air. To survive, your body is dependent on water. To calm a busy mind, you can foster a sense of ease by spending time in nature. You can cultivate feelings of awe, respect and gratitude for everything surrounding you when you’re in the company of the great outdoors. The Aboriginal word dadirri translates to “deep listening; humble contemplation of one’s place in nature”. “Dadirri suggests respectful, quiet patience as the splendidly slow tread of our rivers and weather systems unfold,” describes Megan Hayes in her book The Happiness Passport. This notion of dadirri, which takes on qualities of deep inner listening and quiet awareness, encourages you…

Did something resonate with you in this issue of WellBeing? Tell us! Write to WellBeing, Locked Bag 154, North Ryde, NSW 1670, email wbletters@umco.com.au, comment on our Facebook page or Instagram account: @WellBeing_Magazine. We reserve the right to edit all letters. Journaling with care From my teen years to my forties I wrote in a journal every day. I wrote down my daily thoughts, plans and sometimes even the weather. At first, I thought it was fascinating I was able to revisit every day of my past. What finally ended my relationship with my journals was that I started to go over all the sad events I had diarised until they were having a negative effect on my wellbeing. I literally got stuck in the past; I learnt that diaries…

Charcoal’s history as a healing tool can be traced back to traditional Asian, African and Aboriginal cultures. For thousands of years, Indian sadhus, Native Americans, African tribals and Australian Aborigines have covered themselves in ash and eaten it for purification and protection. Charcoal is India’s key component in homemade kajal, toothpowder and dishwashing powder. In Africa, charcoal is used as a body adornment, tooth whitener and soap, while Asians adore it as a pore-purifying face mask. The oldest record of charcoal consumption was on Egyptian papyri dating to approximately 1500 BCE — for wounds and tummy troubles. In 400 BCE, physicians Pliny and Hippocrates used charcoal to treat illnesses, including poisoning. Animals routinely eat earth and charcoal to remineralise and restore gut health. Africa’s red colobus monkeys eat charcoal to…

Antioxidants tend to be most plentiful in plant foods (although there are exceptions, such as wild salmon). Often the antioxidants are the pigments that give fruit and vegetables their colour. It’s one of nature’s great synergies that these colourful chemicals serve not only the plant but also humans who eat the plant. To understand why antioxidants are so crucial for good health we first need to see how some other chemicals known as free radicals affect you. Cell-damaging free radicals Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that travel around the body, attaching and binding to other molecules. This starts a destructive chain reaction, turning any molecule they come in contact with into an unstable free radical. Free radicals cause damage to proteins, DNA and other cells throughout the body. When…

Controversial but highly influential 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche famously said, “There are no facts, only interpretations.” And while he quipped this more than a century ago, the observation is as relevant as ever today. For any one issue there’s a multitude of viewpoints, so who’s to say what’s right or wrong? It’s all a matter of perspective. Perspective is subjective because it’s predicated on human judgment, values and experience. But what if your perspective is holding you back? What if changing your point of view could, in fact, positively change your life? By swapping the lens in which you view life you may alter its very course. After all, as the saying goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Not a bad perspective. Beauty in the eye…

If you’ve ever been told to “stop acting like a baby”, we have some good news for you. Embracing your inner child, or soothing yourself as you would a distressed baby, can be a way of healing past traumas as well as reducing anxiety and feelings of shame. It’s based on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) by UK-based psychologist Paul Gilbert, who observed that many people, in particular those high in shame and self-criticism, were experiencing difficulties generating kind and self-supporting inner voices when engaging in traditional therapy. He observed that, although these individuals were able to engage with cognitive and behavioural tasks, they still responded poorly to therapy. Gilbert developed the approach and teachings of CFT, which, put simply, teach people how to feel compassionate to themselves and others by…

Is freedom the secret to happiness? It’s an assumption that the more freedom you have the happier you will be in life, but is this entirely true? Having the freedom to use your time however you like and the money to buy whatever you want is often regarded as the ultimate lifestyle. Maybe you have limits in your life you would like to be free from. But what if those very restrictions were your pathway to increased happiness and fulfillment? Until fairly recently, I believed that the fewer restrictions I had on my time, money and ability, the happier and more successful I would be. I didn’t begin to question this assumption until the birth of my son. When I became a mum, my world both expanded and shrank. My…

I’m two hours from the West Texan town of Marathon when night falls. I jump at tyre scraps that look like armadillos and jackrabbits jump at me, fleeing my headlights for the safety of the inky black. When I enter Marathon it’s so dark and silent I wince as my car door slams. Have I woken any of the 60-odd schoolchildren who live here? The dark is deliberate. Marathon has earned a “Class 1 dark sky” rating for astronomy and stargazing, which means all of its residents and businesses help to maintain the blackness. The town is close to Big Bend National Park, a rite-of-passage wilderness that most Texans have visited at least once. It encompasses an entire mountain range and sprawls over both sides of the Mexican-American border. A…

Boost your New Year resolutions Healthy habits are easy to establish while on a retreat at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre. Plus take home tools to make them stick! Byron Yoga Centre offers affordable all-inclusive packages for eight-, five- or three-day yoga and wellness programs plus special weekend retreats for women. W: byronyoga.com Dr Cabot 15-Day Cleanse Increase energy, improve mood, burn fat and boost immune function! These are just a few reasons for doing the Dr Cabot 15-Day Cleanse — a three-powder program that improves liver and gut function and alkalinises your body. Designed by Dr Cabot to improve your overall health and wellbeing! W: drcabotcleanse.com Cottons — time for change? There are plenty of frustrating peri-menopause/menopause symptoms, such as erratic and heavy menstruation. Cottons Pre-Menopause Pads have been specially…

Serves: 4–6 Fudge 270g (1 cup) almond butter80mL (⅓ cup) melted extra-virgin coconut oil90g (¼ cup) rice-malt syrup30g (¼ cup) raw cacao powder1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract½ tsp Celtic sea salt Salted Caramel & Peanut 90g (¼ cup) rice-malt syrup2 tbsp cashew butter or other nut butter2 tbsp coconut oilSea salt, to taste35g ⅓ cup) roasted salted peanuts Line a 12×18cm baking tin with baking paper. To make the fudge layer, whiz the almond butter and coconut oil in a food processor until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth and creamy. Spoon mixture into prepared tin to 3cm deep and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or a spatula. For the salted caramel and peanut layer, clean the food processor then process all ingredients except…

My own cat, and his bladder obstruction, inspired my column this month. I find myself writing about the role of stress in illness in dogs and cats, and some strategies to try to manage it. Behaviour changes in pets can result from many illnesses — eg pain, gut signs, profound itch. In cats, behaviour changes such as lack of engagement and increased sleep may be the only signs of pain from degenerative arthritis — unlike dogs, in whom we see reduced exercise activity and possible lameness. However, stress itself may lead to or perpetuate a number of illnesses. These include atopic skin disease in dogs, overgrooming in cats, feline lower urinary tract disease, inflammatory bowel disease, lick granulomas in dogs and upper respiratory tract disease in cats. The physiology of…

Pisces Neptune’s journey through Pisces links you to mystical interests, but the worldly, driven side to your sign is accelerated by Jupiter in a get-up-and-go Fire sign. Career and ambitions are firing up, particularly Mar 2–14, galvanised by Pisces New Moon on Mar 7. Even if you seem to be going around in Mercury “retro” circles in March, big plans are slow cooking. When Jupiter begins its retro cycle on Apr 11, there will be many months to perfect projects, ready for launch in August/September. The Pisces ocean embraces all. Taurus The all-and-everything month of March sees a new radical energy finally settle into Taurus for an eight-year stint. Planet Uranus arrives in style accompanied by a New Moon on Mar 6–7. Action-driven Mars has been in Taurus since mid-Feb…

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Dear Reader, Welcome to the annual homoeopathy lift-out. The theme of this issue is allergies and food sensitivities and contains many examples of how homoeopathy can assist with these common conditions. According to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc (ASCIA), allergy and immune diseases (immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases) are among the fastest growing chronic conditions in Australia, with almost 20% of the Australian population having an allergic disease with this prevalence increasing1. The majority of these are chronic, non-life-threatening conditions (such as hay fever and food intolerances). Acute allergic reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis) should always be referred to qualified medical practitioners and never self-treated. Homoeopathy can be an excellent option for those suffering from chronic, everyday immune-related conditions. Its effectiveness is reflected in its use by over 500…

During an allergic reaction to food, many irritant chemicals (such as histamine) are released into the tissues. The body releases Immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE, mainly associated with allergic reactions), which can result in itchy rashes, cough, wheezing and the more severe allergic symptoms (anaphylaxis). These reactions are due to an allergy, which is an immune system reaction to foods. The more commonly occurring reaction is a food intolerance, which causes an Immunoglobulin G antibody reaction (IgG, the most abundant type of antibody, is found in all body fluids and protects against bacterial and viral infections); this can be due to a disturbed gut lining, also known as leaky gut syndrome. The gut becomes disturbed through stress, antibiotic use and a diet high in sugar or saturated fats. Long-term inflammation due…

When you are 13 there’s lots going on. In addition to English, for instance, you are mastering a language largely incomprehensible to anyone under 10 and over 18. Your body is doing unexpected things and is growing in unfathomable directions. Your social world is a mix of hilarity, drama and global memes. The world is opening before you like a sliced pomegranate. It’s no wonder that you ponder the big questions. As a casual observation recently, my daughter voiced the query, “I wonder if the voices in our heads all sound the same?” That’s a lasagne of a question: there are layers to it. Initially, it begs the issue of whether the voice in your head has a sound. Right now, you’ll be running a few phrases through your head…

Citrus bergamia, the bergamot orange, is in the citrus family, probably originally bred as a hybrid of a lemon and a bitter orange tree. It blossoms in winter and is very fragrant. Citrus bergamia has also been classified as Citrus aurantium sub species bergamia. The fruit is edible, although sour and very bitter. The essence extracted from the aromatic skin of this fruit provides the distinctive flavour of Earl Grey teas. In Turkey it’s often used in Turkish delight and in Sweden and Norway it’s a common flavouring in smokeless tobacco products. This citrus bergamot is unrelated to the herbs known as bergamot — the Monarda herbs in the mint family — but it has a similar aroma. Citrus bergamot is grown in southern Italy, France and southern Turkey, but…

What initially drew you to natural beauty? I was an early adopter of natural beauty, growing up in the UK where I was surrounded by niche, natural beauty brands. I was happy to try out recipes in my parents’ kitchen, whisking up egg whites for my face and smoothing egg yolk over my long hair in a bid to stop the frizziness. However, it was when I tried wheatgerm oil on my face in winter when it was cold and windy that I realised how great natural plant oils are for your skin. As a beauty journalist, even though it was my job to try products that arrived on my desk, nothing ever came close to suiting me as much as natural beauty products — and, more specifically, natural oils.…

You’ve settled on a timber-look floor. But, at the shop, you’re inundated by brands, colours, grains, sizes, finishes and species of wood. There’s also engineered wood, floating wood, reclaimed wood, wood look-alike vinyl and tile, and environmentally sustainable bamboo to choose from. Overwhelmed by choice, you go home and attempt to study the brochures. Sound familiar? Ronny Matzat, a Brisbane-based, green building designer, architect and founder of DSGN Kartell (a sustainable design collaboration), recommends those considering flooring options start by assessing their individual needs and priorities. “A lot of people go cheap straight away and for the look,” he explains. “They don’t look ahead. That’s very dangerous in terms of sustainability.” Along with your budget and style preferences, consider function, durability, toxicity, installation, comfort, cleaning and ongoing maintenance, sustainability, your…

The double carport garage is a common status symbol in the suburbs. For many generations, the image of the family home with the spacious carport attached for all the kids’ bikes and camping gear, and the two cars, was what dreams were made of. And yet, in reality, the variety of equipment stacked inside was rarely used. It sat there, gathering dust and cobwebs, families too busy working to pay it off to really enjoy it. It was known as “keeping up with the Joneses” and it was the definition of success. Brooke McAlary believed in it. As a small business owner, wife and soon-to-be mum of two, she believed she had followed the rules and was doing what she should. She had the house and the garage full of…

The pace of modern life demands convenience to function, but often at the expense of primal instinct. Being able to turn on a switch and instantaneously acquire light, heat and entertainment has distanced us from our wildness and the biorhythms of nature. Yet it’s possible to retune into your innate wildness, your primal essence, and still enjoy the comfort of paved streets and snug homes. Rewilding isn’t about donning a loincloth and swinging from lamppost to lamppost. It’s much subtler than that. Slowing down is key. Nothing happens in a hurry in nature. Even hurricanes take time to amass their whirling centres. And so cultivating a practice of rewilding in suburbia is a process of sowing seeds every day. Reconnect with the sun’s cycle The sun governs all life in…

I am in the ancient World Heritage-listed rainforest of Nightcap National Park near Nimbin in the Byron Bay Hinterland of north-eastern NSW. It’s 5am and I’ve just crossed shallow Rocky Creek. I dry my feet and put my shoes back on and start walking up Gibbergunyah Range Road. The air becomes thick with moisture and the temperature drops. It’s still dark but the rainforest is already awake and its sounds are simply mesmerising. It’s very noisy. A red-legged pademelon (thylogale stigmatica) jumps across my path and startles me. My heart starts racing and I pause for a moment and take a deep breath. The sounds are coming from every direction. Microbats whiz past above my head; not long now until they sleep. A family of the endemic Australian logrunners (orthonyx…

The Village MATT AND LENTIL, PAN MACMILLAN In their new book, The Village, our favourite farming couple Matt and Lentil revisit something we all innately know: growing, gathering, preserving, pickling, cooking and eating are all so much better shared. Known for promoting seasonal, local and wholefood ingredients, alongside natural growing principles and delicious recipes, the pair have penned yet another masterpiece. In the book, you’ll find the skills you need to prepare 100 simple and healthy recipes. They also share gardening tips such as spacing, companion planting and natural pest control and offer an in-depth chart for planting and harvesting vegetables, herbs and fruit. Set in three parts — Return to the Village, Grow and Eat — the beautifully designed book will be a go- to guide for every stage…

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Run yourself a bath, place lavender essential oil on the soles of your feet or try a yoga nidra guided meditation to promote a sense of inner peace and calm. There’s nothing quite as satisfying, comforting or soul-nourishing than a deep, restful night’s sleep. But deep, quality sleep does more than simply make you feel good. In fact, getting enough sleep helps to support your gut health and immunity, improves your mood and cognitive function, balances your hormones and keeps your metabolism firing. Not to mention the positive effects getting enough sleep can have on your skin. Unfortunately, however, deep sleep can be elusive for many of us. with an estimated 7.4 million Australians not enjoying an adequate amount of sleep for optimal health and wellbeing. With sleep deprivation linked…

I’m going to come right out and say I am NOT good at fashion. I’m not a fashionista; I’m terrible at seeing what items work with what and putting “outfits” and “pieces” together. But we aren’t here to talk about style trends, but rather how overwhelming the amount of clothing the average person owns is, and how even more overwhelming the amount of clothes we throw away or “pass on” to charity bins is each year in this country. Most clothes purchased get under five wears each. Let’s just think about that for a second … T-shirts made from synthetic petroleum-based fibres spewing micro-plastics into the air in their trillion particles, cotton T-shirts that take several thousand litres of water to produce and jeans that someone in Bangladesh was paid…

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that’s essential for not only the making of DNA but also DNA repair, two process that are absolutely critical for your survival. To continue replicating, you need to keep manufacturing DNA and you also need to ensure that your DNA, which undergoes daily bombardment by a host of environmental and internal insults, is preserved in its pristine primordial form. Damaged DNA can seed abnormal cells, which can morph into cancers, an evolution that can unfold without setting off any undue warning signals. This is a development that can progress to a lethal presence when it’s too late to reverse what has already become cataclysmic. Aside from nurturing and protecting DNA, vitamin B12 also stands at the epicentre of methylation, an essential biochemical process that provides…

“You have breast cancer.” No one ever wants to hear those words, but I did and it changed my life. Up until that day, I had never thought about cancer, ever. Who would? I was 47 years old. Breast cancer was something that other people got, not me. My life changed in an instant. That night I went to bed and cried at the injustice of it all. What was I going to do? Life as I knew it was gone. I had crossed the threshold into a life I didn’t want and a world I knew nothing about. I didn’t cope at all in those first few weeks. I was numb. The relentlessness of the medical appointments was overwhelming and I didn’t understand a word of what they were…

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