Innehållsförteckning för Issue 200 från WellBeing

Dearest you, In your hot little hands, you hold the 200th issue of WellBeing. Two hundred issues — can you believe it? To celebrate, let’s take a walk down memory lane. In 2013, I joined WellBeing as an intern. The magazine had never had an intern before and I, young and brazen, begged Danielle Kirk, the editor at the time, to hire me two days a week. Looking back now, I’m so proud of that 20s-something woman with hopeful eyes, zero shame and so much determination or, as Danielle might put it, incessant pestering. Something in me just knew WellBeing was my home. Now, nine years on, I am still here. Over the past 33 years, WellBeing has reported on topics ranging from climate change, mental health, emotional intelligence, conscious…

Exercise in a pill? In a new study, researchers analysed blood plasma compounds from mice following intense treadmill running. They identified a substance called lac-phe, a metabolite of lactate, which reduced food intake and body weight as well as improving glucose tolerance. The researchers also found increases in lac-phe post-exercise in humans and horses. They say that old or unwell people who cannot exercise enough may one day benefit from an “exercise pill” made from lac-phe. It is not the first time that exercise in a pill has been touted, and eventually the suggestion usually is that all people might benefit. Unfortunately, what the “exercise in a pill” notion ignores is the mindset that leads someone to plan and undertake exercise as well as the benefits of being immersed in…

Microgreens are the edible young green seedlings of a range of vegetables and herbs and can include wild plant species. They differ from sprouts in that they are grown for several weeks until the first true leaves have developed, then harvested. They range in size from 2.5 to 7.6cm and include the stem and the first leaves; these micro-plants are then cut just above the soil line. While sprouting seeds has a long history going back to 3000 BCE in Egypt, microgreens were first grown in California in the 1980s, and not only provide significant nutritional value but also add flavour, texture and colour to salads and other foods. As they are usually eaten raw, they retain all their vitamin and mineral content. Microgreens are more nutrient-dense than ungerminated seeds…

1 Make your home screen functional rather than full of social or informational media. 2 Turn off alerts on news sites and social media so that bad news doesn’t have an invitation to interrupt your day. 3 Set screen time limits for the apps where you consume the news so you can set and stick to healthy timeframes around how much news you’re reading. 4 Charge your phone in the kitchen or another room other than your bedroom. 5 Don’t look at your phone for the first 30 minutes after waking and the last 30 minutes before going to bed at night.…

• Use hopeful language in your daily conversations, like “You can”, “You’ve got what this takes”, “You’re ready for this”. • Avoid blaming, lecturing or minimising statements. • Reframe problems as a normal but surmountable part of life, and failures as challenges and a chance to improve strategy rather than a lack of personal talent. • Help your child think up ideas for getting past problems. Avoid the temptation to try to solve their problems. • Ask questions that foster their own thinking. • Encourage your kids to recall instances where they managed to turn things around. • Relate the stories of others who overcame adversity. • Invite your child to imagine themselves as a hero in a story laden with challenges. • Chart and applaud their sub-steps and any…

When something bad happens, we believe that karma will come back on our behalf to hurt the offender as retribution. Conversely, when good fortune comes our way, we like to think we are cashing in on our karma as payment for our good deeds in this or a past life. But is it that simple? Payback or payout? Karma is a small word that packs a punch. But it has nothing to do with punishment or retribution. There is no inbuilt reward system. It is all about cause and effect. The common misapprehension is that the universe works energetically to dispense justice. And while karma is a spiritual or ethical law, the only protagonist in the karmic cycle is you. It’s not an invisible force acting for or against you…

Every journey starts with the first step, a forward momentum. It marks a fresh beginning, a change of direction, taking you to new and sometimes unexpected places. We all know that goals, both big and small, cannot be achieved without moving forward. Everyone who reached the summit of Mount Everest started with the first step. Yet your journey needn’t be as huge as scaling a mountain; it might be embracing a new hobby, embarking on a new relationship or simply forming a new habit. Don’t look at the long, hard road ahead — instead focus on one step at a time. When self-doubt weighs heavy, treat yourself as you would a child taking their first steps, with praise, encouragement and compassion, even if you fall. Heed the proverb by ancient…

• Disconnect from your phone. There’s a variety of features on our phones that allow us to restrict our usage, from “Do Not Disturb” mode to time limits. Disconnecting allows us to be more present and less stressed. Before bedtime, stay away from devices as the blue light interferes with our sleep patterns. • Start a daily meditation practice. Meditation teaches you to focus on your breathing, slow down and increase self-awareness. • Embrace nature. Spending time outdoors is so restorative that doctors are even issuing “green prescriptions”. Exercise outdoors where possible, enjoy nature walks and make getting outside a daily habit. • Connect with loved ones. Set your phone aside and give your full attention to your friends, family and partner. Strong relationships lead to lower anxiety, strengthen your…

This smoothie is quick and easy to make and loaded with liver-loving vegetables, fibre to encourage regular digestive function, protein and antioxidants that fight oxidative damage. • ½ cup frozen organic cauliflower (you can buy this at the supermarket or easily freeze your own)• ½ banana• Handful organic blueberries• Handful organic baby spinach• 1½ cups coconut milk• 1 tsp chia seeds• 1 tsp flaxseeds• 1 tsp almond butter• Pinch cinnamon Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until mixed. Add more milk if needed until you reach your desired consistency.…

Ojas is the elixir of immunity arising from the transformation of healthy tissues. Immunity is weakened if any of these tissues are compromised. Abundant ojas bestows adaptability, energy, resilience and an attractive glow. Sip on this traditional tea for an ojas infusion. • 10 blanched almonds, soaked overnight• 5 seedless dates soaked overnight• 1 cup room-temperature organic milk from coconut, cow, oats or macadamias• 3 saffron strands• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder• ⅛ teaspoon cardamom powder• 1 teaspoon organic ghee• 1 teaspoon raw honey Blend ingredients together and sip.…

I found hair everywhere In my brush, in the shower and on my cardigan. My hair became thinner and I was totally freaking out. I rushed to my local health food store and was advised to try Hair Volume™. I don’t like tablets and was skeptical, but my need for a solution made me try. After all, Hair Volume™ was based on natural extracts and vitamins. Now I’m proud of my hair Hair Volume™ really works. I started taking just one tablet every morning. Week by week I felt improvements. My hair felt stronger and looked more voluminous. I had less and less hair loss. My nails also looked stronger and less grooved. I was impressed – and convinced. I have continued to take a tablet a day for three…

More than half (55 per cent) of all Australian adults don’t get the recommended amount of exercise for good health. While many societal factors come into play — like sedentary work, commuting, juggling parenting and hyper-busy lifestyles — many of us would prefer to do something else than another task that feels like more work. And some of us — let’s be honest — actively loathe the idea of donning lycra and heading for the gym. What’s clear is that we don’t need another lecture about the importance of exercise (we know how good it is for us, right?!). Sadly, the pressures of trying to live up to our health standards and the feeling that we’re failing have become a leading source of stress. Thirty-nine per cent of Australians in…

Tell us about the Angove Family Winemakers story. Angove Family Winemakers is one of Australia’s largest privately owned wine companies, standing out as one of the few with strong interests in winemaking and distilling as well as grape growing. The Angove family winemaking history began in 1886 when Dr William Angove emigrated to Australia from Cornwall. He established a medical practice at Tea Tree Gully and, along with other doctors at the time, including Dr Lindeman and Dr Penfold, began cultivating vines and making wine. In 1910, Dr Angove was succeeded by his son, Thomas Carlyon “Skipper” Angove, who made the pioneering move to establish a winery at Renmark in the South Australian Riverland. At the time, there was no winemaking or distilling activity in the region. Renmark was struggling…

Tell our readers the Global Café Direct story. Global Café Direct is not only 100 per cent certified organic, but also fairtrade certified. We deliver a greater-tasting and ethically sourced coffee. As a commodity, we understand the volatility of our beloved beverage. It’s dependent on weather conditions and susceptible to disease. Coffee wouldn’t survive if not for the tireless work of the farmers who produce it. That’s why we not only consider the taste, but also how the coffee is grown when creating our product. Finding 100 per cent green beans is part of our extensive sourcing process. From there, our master roasters determine how to bring out the best from each bean, enhancing the flavours unique to each origin and then blending them to perfection. Global Café Direct Organic…

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• Go Karratha is located 1500km north of Perth. To reach Ngajarli in Murujuga National Park and to see Dampier’s Staircase to the Moon, drive 25km west of Karratha via Burrup Peninsula and Hearson Cove Roads. Millstream Chichester National Park is located 120km inland via sealed roads. • Visit June to September when cool, comfortable temperatures average 13–26˚C. • Stay Self-contained apartments at The Ranges come with a balcony and shared pool (from $217/night, therangeskarratha.com.au). Kayaker campsites on Dampier Archipelago islands are free for up to five nights. In Millstream Chichester National Park, campsites cost $11/adult and $3/child ($15 entry), payable on arrival. • Don’t miss Stop at the Red Dog Memorial, an iron ore sculpture by Meri Forrest devoted to the original Pilbara wanderer and the west’s most famous…

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At Nature Care, we love what we do and are very excited to celebrate 50 years of being at the forefront of educating people to take a holistic approach to health and healing, with a focus on preventive natural healthcare. Aptly named by founder Catherine McEwan, the college’s name comes from the term “Nature Cure” which was used throughout Europe in the 18th century to describe naturopathy. The attentive and nourishing concept of “Care” replaced “Cure” and Nature Care College was born in 1973. Nature Care has continued to be a unique community for those seeking a deeper understanding of health and wellbeing, offering an extensive range of natural medicine modalities. One of the most rewarding aspects for our inspiring and passionate teachers over the last 50 years is receiving…

Choosing the right training Byron Yoga Centre, one of Australia’s longest-running yoga teacher training organisations, offers a wide range of trainings and options, whether you are just starting out on your teaching path with a 200-hour course or an established teacher looking to increase your skills and knowledge. Joining the Byron Yoga Centre community A career as a yoga teacher is an ongoing journey. When you sign up for a training with Byron Yoga Centre you join a community that will support you every step of your yoga teaching path. You can explore specialist areas on the six- and four-day modular courses, you can treat yourself to a retreat at the tranquil Byron Yoga Retreat Centre and you will be supported by the extensive community of Byron Yoga Centre alumni.…

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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/authorjackiefrench, twitter.com/jackie_french_ and instagram.com/jackie_french_. Thyme is so promiscuous that it cross-breeds all by itself and new varieties appear every year. Herb plants tend to lie in wait for the unwary gardener wandering through garden centres. They usually look small and inconspicuous, like thyme before it blooms or when you impulsively scatter fresh thyme leaves on your pizza and suddenly Wow! — you have fallen in love. Herb love tends to grab you and not let you go. Our place is not a herb-deficient household. We…

Your annual edition’s Paradigm Shifters article about marathon runner Mina Guli was the impetus I needed to get moving. When reading that Mina described herself as a “reluctant runner” I thought to myself “I can be one of those too!”. The following morning, I put on my sneakers and took a shuffle around my neighbourhood. To date I have kept the habit and am loving the effect it has on my physical and mental health! Rather than running to “welcome a new dawn”, I prefer to run in the evenings after work. This suits me as we’re coming into winter in Australia. The article made me realise that just because someone has cultivated a goal does not guarantee that implementation of the goal will come easily. Goals are challenging, and…

Relationships between equals There are certain Hollywood tropes that everyone recognises, but there can’t be any that is more common than the high-school drama where the cheerleader is going out with the footballer but ends up seeing the merits of the nerdy hero. It may surprise you that this particular Hollywood confection is not grounded in reality. In a new study, researchers interviewed people about the desirability of other people in the community. Using this information they established everyone’s “mate value”, a measure describing how likely people are to want to be in a relationship with someone. The researchers then analysed the relationship status of the people in the community. The results showed that people with similar mate values were more likely to enter into a relationship with each other…

Horny goat weed has a long history of traditional use. As a traditional aphrodisiac the name says it all, but this plant is far more complex and has greater benefits for health than its name suggests — for both men and women. The legends tell that a Chinese goatherder noticed that his flock of goats had increased sexual activity after eating this plant, leading to the discovery of the plant’s aphrodisiac (sexually stimulating) properties and thereby leading to its common name. These days it has been called the natural “Viagra”. In Asia, particularly in China (where it is called yin yang huo), it is highly revered for both the treatment and prevention of various conditions, as well as a general supplement for strengthening the body and reducing the effects of…

Spend 10 minutes with our Paradigm Shifters, the people who are shaping the ideas that will take us into the future. Meet Anika Molesworth, a farmer, scientist and storyteller. How I start my day … As dawn light melts over the landscape and the air hangs in stillness, I go walking over Wilyakali land. Red sand crunches beneath my boots and my dogs run ahead of me. I breathe in the freshness and newness of the morning, filling my lungs with the Country I care about. I start every day observing and connecting with my home, a place I spend my waking hours striving to protect. On ambition … I’m not driven by ambition, but rather a sense of responsibility — our duty of care for our environment, for each…

Some might say romantic comedies have a lot to answer for. Boy meets girl, drama ensues and boy loses girl. Then boy gets girl, they have a few laughs and live happily after. Life doesn’t always work out like that. But what if there was a way to stack the deck, to increase the chances of finding your soulmate and that seemingly elusive happily ever after? There is definitely a special something that sets lasting relationships apart from those that falter due to life’s stressors or other circumstances. That special something is building trust and intimacy. It’s a deep soul connection to another human, and it’s called emotional attraction. Unlike a set of well-defined biceps or a dazzling smile that makes you weak at the knees, it is something you…

Hummus, carrot, celery and cucumber sticks Supercharge your skin’s health by snacking on hummus with carrot, celery and cucumber sticks. Hummus is rich in protein, which delivers important amino acids essential for skin growth and repair. It also contains healing zinc, beneficial fats and the antioxidant vitamin E, which can help give your skin a youthful, radiant glow. Carrots are considered a super skin food as they contain high levels of beta-carotene. This important nutrient, which gives carrots their bright orange colour, aids in skin repair and regeneration and increases skin cell turnover. Celery and cucumber (including the skin) contain the trace mineral silica, which is vital for healthy skin. Silica can slow down skin ageing by boosting collagen production and the skin’s hydration. If your diet is lacking silica…

Friendships are just as important as the food we eat or how much exercise we do. Some studies have even shown that friendships can extend your life. But like all things including food and exercise, friendships can be nourishing and nutritious or they can be unhealthy and toxic. Fortunately, yoga can offer many tools to help navigate the path of creating lifelong friendships. Friendship for svadhyaya Good friends are like balm for the soul. They act as a mirror, reflecting back our habits, patterns and tendencies. They provide support when we need it, a sounding board to make sense of our thoughts and create a sense of belonging. They challenge us to see different perspectives and teach us how to love unconditionally. But most importantly, they offer us the opportunity…

Amanda McKenzie is a leading voice advocating for action on climate change in Australia and internationally, but more than that she is a creator who makes things happen. At an early age she was founding climate advocacy groups, and in 2009 she was named Young Environmentalist of the Year. Along the way she has taken on big business, politicians and prime ministers as she has courageously fought the fight to save humanity and the planet. Today she is the doting mother of a one-year-old boy and a four-year-old daughter as well as being CEO of the Climate Council, an independent publicly funded organisation that provides evidence-based information and policy recommendations on climate change. McKenzie’s story is one of startling clear insight into the major challenge of our time combined with…

Your immune system is your primary defence against infectious disease, so the best thing anyone can do is to educate themselves about how to do that. ~ Dr Joseph Mercola Your immune system is your greatest ally against illness and infection. When you appreciate your amazing capacity to overcome immune challenges you become more confident in your healing abilities. Rather than a single soldier, your immune system is a complex crew of cells, chemicals, systems and organs pulling together to protect you. A vigilant immune system identifies and disables threats such as abnormal cells, bacteria, fungi, viruses or toxins. Our immunity community thrive when supported by a nurturing attitude, diet, supplements, herbs, regimes and therapeutic aids. Defence duo The immunity army has two strong arms. One is inborn immunity and the…

Among the prized substances of Mother Nature’s bounty is an array of natural nootropics, touted for enhancing your brain’s function and supercharging cognitive abilities. Here we explore how harnessing these nootropic substances in your lifestyle ultimately provides you with a means to have your brain functioning optimally. It’s time to dive into how they work, which ones to choose and how to incorporate them in order to reap the maximum brain-boosting benefits on offer. What are nootropics? The term nootropics, by definition, refers to a collection of substances colloquially known as “smart drugs” or supplements, due to their actions on the brain that can contribute to a boost in intelligence. While this includes synthetic options created in a laboratory, the abundance of efficacious natural herbal nootropics, bearing minimal risk of…

There is magic in the forest and on surging rivers, on lofty mountain trails and by the sea’s edge. It’s what calls us outside when our worries outweigh the wonder in our lives — to walk, run, paddle, climb and breathe again in some place more beautiful. Once outside, we shake off our troubles in the quiet spaces where mountains soar and rivers flow, staring out over the ocean and breathing in that big, deep blue. In return, we are soothed in ways we might not fully comprehend. But when we turn around and head for home, we feel a little lighter, a little brighter, and carry a sense of something we might call happiness. We carry a feeling of being deeply connected to something bigger and more remarkable than…

A vacation can be a magical gift. It can promote healing and restoration. It can inspire you to try new things. And, very occasionally, it can launch a new way of life. That’s certainly the case for Naomi Whitfeld, the founder of iKOU, a leading Australian organic beauty and wellness brand. “We’ve always said that for us this journey began in a petal-filled bath in Ubud, Bali,” Naomi says. “My partner Paul and I had just enjoyed an open-air spa treatment in a jungle garden overlooking the Balinese Campuan Gorge. It ended in a three-tiered pool with a blissful tropical flower bath positioned on the edge of a breathtaking beautiful river ravine. We asked ourselves, ‘Why is it that when we are on holidays we take care of ourselves, but…

You were born into this world as an authentic manifestation of life. Throughout life you are offered distractions that take you away from your true nature, whether it’s a device, a substance or a person. These distractions challenge your truth because they can encourage you to think or behave in ways that don’t align with your values. So why does this happen? What gets in the way of you embodying your authenticity in any given moment? A fear of being judged, perhaps. Maybe there’s discomfort from within about what you’re bearing witness to. Thankfully, there’s a way to honour your truth and the more you practise this, the more naturally it becomes your default setting. Begin by noticing your thoughts and behaviours when you’re completely uninhibited; like when your favourite…

Tell our readers The Organic Milk Co. story. The Organic Milk Co. is a collaboration of the largest network of organic dairy farmers in Australia. The company made the move towards ethical, certified-organic farming practices to deliver Australian families organic dairy products that are free from genetically modified ingredients, chemicals, pesticides, added hormones and antibiotics. Our journey commenced in 2015 after the directors of Australian Consolidated Milk (the parent company of The Organic Milk Co.) noted the growing demand for Australian-made organic dairy products. After identifying the opportunity, a recruitment and conversion program commenced to take the organic milk pool from zero in 2015 to what is now the largest in Australia. This program has provided farmers a full solution from soil management, herd health and organic feed supply to…

Tell our readers the Udder Delights story. Udder Delights has been an iconic South Australian cheese company for more than 20 years, bringing you some of the best handmade artisan cheese in Australia. Our brand began with two little goats called Nora and Nell who produced goat’s milk on a raspberry farm. Estelle and Trevor Dunford, the founders of Udder Delights, one day decided to take this milk and create goat’s cheese … not knowing they were about to begin a journey of some of the best cheesemaking in Australia. Soon enough, our brand grew to include cow’s milk cheesemaking and the creation of our now iconic brie. It wasn’t until 2010, when we partnered with the amazing Chandler family from Mulgundawa Dairy, that our organic journey began. With the…

Seaweed is a type of algae, often referred to as a macroalgae due to its comparatively large size. An important part of the marine ecosystem, it grows in many coastal regions. While the gathering of seaweed as food dates back as far as the Neolithic period, commercial seaweed cultivation really began in Japan in the 1670s. The modern seaweed era started in the 1940s and 1950s, with the farming of nori, again in Japan. Nori is well known to many people as the thin sheets used to wrap sushi. Unlike most other farmed crops, seaweed does not require any inputs other than carbon dioxide and sun. To help protect seaweed in its natural habitat, it makes sense for farming to meet harvesting needs, leaving the naturally growing variety undisturbed. Today,…

Bring the flavours, spices and colours of Africa to your table with the deliciously bright and bold creations in Saka Saka. Anto Cocagne, aka Chef Anto, will take you on a culinary journey from the Ivory Coast to Cameroon, Congo and beyond. Interspersed throughout mouth-watering street food, delicious appetisers and sweet treats you’ll find pantry tips and nostalgic anecdotes from Chef Anto — because what’s food without a bit of family history?! Saka Saka is a beautiful ode to the vibrancy of the African culture and comfort of home and community, packed with gorgeous imagery and a modern-meets-traditional approach to cultural cooking. Banana Fritters These fritters can be eaten as a sweet snack dusted with icing sugar or with vanilla ice cream, or as a savoury snack with spicy sauce.…

The cooler months have left my skin desperate for hydration, my hair lacking lustre and my nails brittle. No matter how much moisturiser I lathered onto my skin or how many hair conditioning treatments I used, I couldn’t seem to reach that all over beauty “glow”. I was desperate for my hair and skin to “glow” like it did when I was pregnant a year ago. Instead, I had baby hair growth, skin pigmentation and dryness. I decided to shake up my skin and haircare routine and test out New Nordic’s Beauty In & Out and Hair Volume range. New Nordic is a Swedish-based company founded in 1990 by Karl Kristian Bergman Jensen. In 2004, François Gérard joined New Nordic, and together with Jensen spends time travelling all over the…

What is the Australian Natural Therapists Association? The Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) is a historic, trusted association of highly skilled practitioners qualified in traditional and natural therapies. ANTA’s mission is to provide the public with best-practice health care and the highest possible standards for the conduct and safety of traditional medicine and natural therapy practitioners. Working with governments, researchers, educators, health funds, WorkCover authorities and professional organisations, ANTA represents the interests of the following modalities: • Acupuncture • Aromatherapy • Ayurvedic medicine • Chinese herbal medicine • Homeopathy • Myotherapy • Naturopathy • Nutritional medicine • Oriental remedial therapy • Remedial massage therapy • Shiatsu • Western herbal medicine Why join the Australian Natural Therapists Association? Practitioners who belong to ANTA have achieved high educational and professional standards, consistently…

Zarah Adaniel always felt in tune with nature and the human body, but her cultural background propelled her into a career in banking and finance. Later, realising the profession involved long hours for little joy, Adaniel decided to change her path. “At first, I didn’t know what to do, but I’m a hands-on person and I enjoy helping others, so I did beauty therapy and massage,” Adaniel said. “After I had children and started working part-time, I decided to study naturopathy part-time. At Endeavour College, I stumbled upon Chinese medicine and jumped ship. I really like that the profession is accredited and that everything is evidence-based. “Chinese medicine requires intuition and care. Some of the skills I used in banking and finance like attention to detail are also useful in…

Stressfree Management is an innovative clinic run by Jenetta Haim in Sydney’s western suburbs. The clinic caters for a multitude of modalities to assist healing on all levels. Jenetta offers more than 40 years of experience in a holistic program specifically designed for what you need. Do you require help with diet and nutrition? Or would you like to change negative habits with cognitive behaviour therapy, hypnotherapy, counselling or neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)? Do you need help finding causes for your inflammation and allergies? Maybe you’d like to quieten your mind and emotions with meditation and mindfulness? Perhaps you’d like to learn more about house clearing and feng shui? Or would you like to balance your energy with body scanning, crystal healing, reiki, theta healing, colour therapy, spiritual counselling or psychic…

College of Complementary Medicine (CCM) is an accredited college with campuses in Sydney and Melbourne. However, our online study and online combined study options mean our courses are accessible to students all over Australia. We offer everything from free discovery sessions and short courses to diploma and advanced diploma level courses. Some of our courses are also open to international students. CCM has been delivering industry-accredited and government-approved diplomas in Complementary Medicine and Transpersonal Therapies since 2001. CCM’s practical and high-quality programs are led and delivered by an experienced team of lecturers. Our courses offer a unique mix of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge techniques. Learning happens in a supportive environment that allows students to explore and evolve as individuals, while equipping them with the skills necessary for a successful career…

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You’ve no doubt heard the word “intention” if you’ve been to a yoga class. The teacher often encourages you to set an intention at the beginning of your practice. It’s used as an anchor for you to return to, not only when things are going well, but more importantly when they’re not. It’s also why people encourage you to remember why you started something when the going gets tough. It’s not always smooth sailing and motivation and willpower can only get you so far. An intention can be something tangible, like waking up at 6am to go for a run before work or studying something new. It can also be a more intangible aim, like sending a loved one support, no matter how far away they are physically from you.…

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. Have you ever wondered about your heart and how you’re taking care of it? If you or your family have high cholesterol levels, elevated blood pressure or systemic inflammation, eating a heart-healthy diet is essential for your wellbeing. How can you look after your heart? What can you do to start supercharging your heart health? Eat the rainbow Let’s start with a good old-fashioned favourite: colourful fruits and vegetables. Diets based predominantly on fruit and vegetables are linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Fruit and vegetables help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (what some people call “bad cholesterol”) and decrease blood pressure, which is crucial…

KAREN GOLDRICK is a holistic veterinarian at All Natural Vet Care, Russell Lea, Sydney. T: 02 9712 5844 W: www.naturalvet.com.au. Essential oils are volatile constituents of plants. The oil imparts smell and taste and is produced by plants as part of their immune and self-defence mechanism. Essential oils are highly concentrated, and therefore have great potential therapeutic benefits. However, there may also be increased risks for toxicity. According to my colleague Dr Barbara Fougere, the use of essential oils has been documented in antique veterinary textbooks dating from the late 1700s. Essential oils are absorbed by respiration, ingestion and direct contact through the skin. I never give essential oils orally (I prefer to use herbs for this), and I don’t use them topically in cats because they are fastidious groomers and…

KAREN BRIDGMAN is a holistic practitioner at Lotus Health and Lotus Dental in Neutral Bay. A 65-year-old retired woman came to the clinic with a bone density problem. She had not been having any bone pain, but after a check-up with her GP a DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, which measures bone mineral density) showed that her bone density levels were below normal levels. She was on the borderline between osteopenia, or bone mineral deficiency, and osteoporosis. Bone mineral density is a measure of bone strength. The main areas of potential concern are the spine, particularly the lower spine, and the hip joint and upper femur (the thigh bone), as these are the areas under the greatest pressure during daily life and therefore at the greatest risk of fracture when weakened.…

Every day, I’m reminded my favourite mug doesn’t belong to me. It’s an unusual ceramic mug with pebble white and swathes of blue. A square rim. A stamp with my brother’s name on it: Dan. Its beauty makes me smile; its meaning makes me sad. My brother had schizophrenia and died four years ago. When we cleaned out his apartment I was amazed how few of his things were worth keeping. The technology he was so proud of lost its value instantly, even items nearly new. We had to give his beloved cats to a shelter. His fancy bike was sold. Battered kitchenware and worn clothes were of little interest to anyone. His greatest asset and legacy was his music. He was primarily a jazz musician but his compositions could…

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Seasonal fruit & vegetables | Spring These are the fruits and vegetables that are in season and so will be the freshest. Fruit Apples — Lady Williams, banana, cherry, cumquat, grapefruit — pink and yellow, lemon, loquat, lychees, mandarins — Ellendale and Murcot, mango, melons — honeydew, rockmelon and watermelon, oranges — blood and Seville, papaya, pawpaw, pineapple — smooth leaf, starfruit, strawberries, and tangelo. Vegetables Artichoke, Asian greens — bok choy, choy sum, gai laan, wonga bok, asparagus, avocados, beans — broad and green, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, choko, cucumber, leek, lettuce, mushrooms — Morel, onions — salad and spring, peas — green, snow and sugar snap, sweet potato, potato, pumpkin, silverbeet, spinach, watercress and zucchini flowers. Seasonal tip Plant beans in spring, summer and autumn in cooler temperate…

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Food transport emissions University of Sydney researchers have conducted an analysis incorporating 74 countries and looking at transport distances feeding into sectors including vegetables and fruit, livestock, coal and manufacturing. They found that global food systems contribute about 30 per cent of total human-produced greenhouse gas emissions. Of that, food transport contributes 19 per cent (three gigatonnes of emissions annually) and food transport emissions add up to nearly half of all emissions from road vehicles. Transport emissions for fruit and vegetables contribute over a third because these commodities require refrigeration while being transported. Analysis showed Australia to be the world’s second-largest exporter of food transport emissions because of its widely dispersed primary production. The researchers say that eating seasonal, locally generated food is the answer, even if that means creating…

Somewhere between the disastrous floods that killed 22 people in eastern Australia earlier this year and Putin’s threats of World War III, I started avoiding my phone. It had become the bearer of constant bad news, and my capacity to summon an empathetic response had all but dried up. I was suffering from what the internet has dubbed “worry burnout”, what clinicians call “compassion fatigue”, or what I like to bark at my long-suffering husband: “How much more of this can we take?!” It wasn’t that I didn’t care about those who had lost their homes to record-breaking floods or the Ukrainian women fleeing war-torn cities, leaving their husbands behind. Of course I did. But in the aftermath of one disaster after another, I had become exhausted, angry and cynical;…

COVID. Lockdowns. Climate change. Economic depression. Widening inequality. It can feel like there’s not much for our children to look forward to. There’s also more ways than ever to be plugged into the dystopian gloom and doom. On an individual level, children also have their own personal struggles to contend with — from bullying, abuse and school and family issues to learning and other disabilities. Sure, some things have improved — healthcare and educational opportunities, for instance — however, this doesn’t minimise the very real problems many are experiencing. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, children’s depression and anxiety levels may have doubled, speculate the authors of a literature review published in JAMA Pediatrics. One in four children globally now suffers from depression and one in five from anxiety.…

Chunky Guacamole 1 large ripe tomato, roughly chopped, or 6 ripe cherry tomatoes3 avocados, very ripeJuice 2 limesHandful coriander, leaves & stalk choppedSmall red onion, finely chopped1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tbsp olive oilPinch salt & pepper Chop all ingredients together. Leave mixture a little chunky. Leave avocado seed in until you are ready to serve. This will help stop it from going brown. Top with coriander and chilli to serve. Beetroot Hummus 2 medium beetroots1 tin chickpeas, drained & rinsed2 cloves garlic, mincedZest & juice 1 lemon3 tbsp tahini3 tbsp olive oilPinch sea salt½ tsp cumin Toppings Fresh herbs, lemon zest or seeds Cook whole beetroots in a large saucepan of water for 30–40 mins, until cooked. Allow beetroots to cool and rub their skin off. Wear…

The Japanese have a knack for bringing ancient wisdom to the modern world, from wise proverbs to life-enhancing philosophies. There is ikigai, the method of finding your life purpose or reason for being, and shankankan, a philosophy which teaches the virtue of patience. The Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with liquid gold is called kintsugi, teaching you to embrace your own flaws and imperfections. If you could absorb all these traditional zen ideas into one philosophy, it might just be wabi sabi. Pronounced “wah-bi sah-bi”, wabi sabi is a concept from Japanese aesthetics that encourages us to see beauty in the “perfectly imperfect” and to accept the transient nature of life (of which the fleeting cherry blossom season is an apt analogy, the delicate flowers inevitably falling within weeks…

Detoxification can be confusing and is often thought to occur following a special diet or program. The good news is that you don’t need to put your body through an unsustainable diet of celery and rice in order to detoxify. All throughout the day, your cells are hard at work cleansing your body through its many detoxification processes. Of course, that being said, how you choose to eat, care for your body and expose yourself to harmful environmental toxins can impede the body’s natural detoxification processes, resulting in toxin accumulation. Over time, this could lead to health implications and disease. Taking care of your body by avoiding harmful substances in the environment, nourishing yourself with nutrient-dense, medicinal food and giving your detoxification systems a little tender loving care every so…

If you’re tired all the time, suffer slow wound healing, catch every cold and suffer tummy troubles, you may have a vulnerable immune system. Address the following factors that undermine immunity for a healthier you. 1 Insufficient sleep 2 Significant stress 3 Change of temperature or seasons 4 Recurrent illnesses or infections 5 Intense emotions such as anger, anxiety or depression 6 Obesity 7 Alcohol 8 Smoking 9 Excess or inadequate exercise 10 Unsuitable nutrition 11 Poor hygiene 12 Dysfunctional organs 13 Ignoring bodily needs 14 Poor air quality or shallow breathing 15 Inadequate UV exposure 16 Poor digestion 17 Exposure to excess electromagnetic fields, radiation, chemicals, heavy metals and pharmaceuticals 18 Excess caffeine 19 Autoimmune conditions 20 Predisposition to allergies…

A centring core doesn’t start and end with sit-ups, as any proud owner of a six-pack will agree. Firstly, it takes a steady and well-nourished food regime with these key abdominal exercises to really centre the body. Abdominals are one of the most important groups of muscles in our body, and having a stronger core will help you perform daily tasks better as well as improve your fitness level. The muscle group we are focusing on for this session is part of the rectus abdominis — your “six-pack” muscles. These middle abs are crucial for flexing your spine and bringing your pelvis and ribcage closer. By igniting your middle abdominal section with these exercises you’ll be building a stronger core from the get-go. There are multiple real body benefits to…

Journalism needs an overhaul. It is time for a better form of journalism, and that is not a criticism of journalists, and it is not even about the struggling economic model that is supposed to fund journalism. Let’s lay on the table at the outset that most journalists are aiming to do the right thing. However, journalism as a profession has lost its way so that even the most high-minded of journalists are operating under a pressure that leads to producing mostly useless distraction. This article is about the move towards creating a paradigm of journalistic practice that can revitalise the essential societal institution that is journalism and, more importantly, the society in which it operates. A loss of trust Around the world there is a profound disintegration in trust…

The Australian cultural identity is wrapped up in visions of barbecues, backyards, beaches and the bush. We are a sunburnt country of open spaces and sweeping plains. Living the Australian dream during the 1980s and ’70s meant owning a house surrounded by a green yard where you could throw another shrimp on the barbie and bowl a few overs of cricket. This focus shifted in the 1990s as home sizes and workloads increased and our connection to the outdoors diminished. Flash forward to today, where estate homes are built roof to roof and prohibitive housing prices have squashed many homeowning aspirations. In February this year, The Guardian reported an increasing number of young Australians are giving up on owning a house with a backyard as market prices soar beyond their…

Tell our readers the Pana Organic story. From the first time I tried raw chocolate in the early 2000s, I knew it was something special. I was already passionate about healthy living and good food, so I began researching organic vegan chocolate. After a couple of years of trial and error, with trips to Europe to study artisan chocolate in Belgium and raw chocolate in the UK, I launched Pana Chocolate from a kitchen in Melbourne. It started as a side hustle but gained momentum very quickly, and soon we were available across Australia and even overseas. Since those early days, we’ve grown significantly. Now we’re Pana Organic and our range includes mylk, caramel and white chocolate alongside our original dark, as well as irresistible frozen desserts, spreads, drink blends,…

Tell our readers the endota spa story. The endota spa story began in 2000, when Melanie Gleeson pursued her dream to help women feel better and connect with themselves. The ethos of the brand is fuelled by Melanie’s belief in the power of positive sharing, a desire for more meaningful connections and making people feel cared for. The first endota spa on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula paved the way for wellbeing to be considered a priority rather than a treat. Today, endota aims to live consciously and give back wherever possible. Since 2016, endota has collaborated with an inspiring group of Indigenous women located in Fitzroy Crossing, WA, whose artwork appears on the endota colour packaging and who receive a percentage of our sales in return. endota is proud to be…

Paddling through the shallows, spooking tiny shovel-nosed rays as I go, I am pulled far from the shore by the Dampier Archipelago’s island-studded seascape. Across Mermaid Sound, I glide through Searipple Passage and beach my boat on Dolphin Island to rockhop inland through the spinifex. Beyond the sand where I’ll pitch my tent for the night, rugged piles of fractured ironstone rubble take the place of trees. These precious shards — etched with mesmerising, 47,000-year-old petroglyphs — are part of the largest concentration of ancient Indigenous rock art the world has ever seen. This unlikely outdoor gallery is a stunning find, and on Dolphin Island I have it entirely to myself. Found right across the Dampier Archipelago’s scatter of 42 coral-fringed isles, and dominating mainland hills too, these petroglyphs preserve…

fiction The Best is Yet to Come KATY COLINS, HARPERCOLLINS The Best is Yet to Come is a heart-warming read about friendship, motherhood and feeling invisible. New mum Izzy and elderly widower Arthur are neighbours. As Arthur grieves his late wife, Izzy is grieving the woman she used to be as she struggles to adjust to motherhood, and an unlikely friendship develops between them. Like Katy Colins’ other books, this novel is full of warm, complex but relatable characters. Some difficult mental health issues run throughout but are handled with grace and sensitivity. This book made me shed a few tears, but ultimately I finished it with a smile on my face. The Best is Yet to Come is a timely reminder of the value of friendship and community and that…

When did you first become interested in health and wellness? I’ve always been drawn to nature, even as a little girl. I grew up in a remote coastal town in Western Australia, which instilled immense reverence for the Earth’s natural beauty and cycles of life. I find the role that nature and plants play in health and wellbeing inspiring and realised early in life that my purpose was to facilitate health and healing while respecting and nurturing our planet. This led to me studying horticulture and naturopathy to combine my passion for plants and healing utilising their empirical, clinical and scientific teachings. After completing my studies, I started to create tea blends for my clients with wellness in mind. Given my clients would be drinking these regularly to support their…

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Qualifications Advanced Certificate in Nutritional Counselling This qualification allows you to work under the title of Nutritional Counsellor and Dietary Consultant (Nutritional Counselling) for insurance purposes. You will be able to provide dietary advice, write diet plans, coach clients and more. Advanced Certificate in Naturopathy This qualification allows you to work under the title of Natural Health Consultant or Naturopathic Counsellor for insurance purposes. You will be able to provide alternative health advice and provide consultation for clients. Foundation Diploma in Natural Health This qualification allows you to work under the title of Nutritional Therapist/Natural therapist for insurance purposes. You will be able to provide alternative health advice and provide clients with consults and more. Certificate in Human Nutrition This qualification allows you to work under the title of Nutrition…

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EMA TAYLOR is a naturopath, clinical nutritionist and certified fertility awareness educator. For more, visit emataylor.com or @emataylornaturopathy on Instagram. Adaptogenic herbs help the body adapt to physical, emotional and mental stress and are incredibly supportive for overall wellbeing. For centuries, herbs, berries and plants have been used medicinally for their array of health-promoting therapeutic compounds. Schisandra chinensis is a native Chinese berry that is revered for its beauty-promoting benefits and has been used alongside other ancient herbs such as ginseng, goji berries and reishi by Taoist masters. Schisandra’s rich chemical composition and diverse biologically active compounds have sparked attention from cosmetic and health companies, and the berry’s extracts can now be found in several beauty products for reducing ageing and revitalising the hair and skin. Schisandra chinensis has a long-standing…

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 has also designed the app The Diet Guide to Ageing Prevention. Progesterone is the tranquilising support act to oestrogen’s energising lead. Oestrogen’s pre-eminence as the dominant sex hormone is the reason that women live longer than men. While testosterone can weaken the immune system, which might be part of the reason that men have fared less well with COVID, oestrogen’s immune-enhancing effects might have helped them deal better with this marauding virus. But this might also be the reason that women suffer more from autoimmune disease, with an immune system that’s in misdirected overdrive biting the hand that nourishes it. The…

Libra September begins with an energy rush as Jupiter expands your relationships through September. Your ruler Venus wants for you the quiet life in September, but life and other people have other ideas. Don’t overreact on September 19. Once Sun and Mercury enter Libra together on September 23 and your September 26 New Moon pulls in Jupiter, clear intentions lead your way. October 10’s Full Moon with Venus next to your Sun makes you a force majeure right through to October 19. Beware the fall of hubris on October 20. Sagittarius Your ruler Jupiter is in the Fire sign which rules your heart path, creative projects, travel you have dreamed about and love. Travel may be delayed by a Saturn/Uranus conflict in September and October. Jupiter calls in friends on…