Issue 178

WellBeing

Resources for inspired living

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Explore
You’re in an aeroplane and sitting by the window. As the plane ascends, you watch the world below grow smaller and smaller until, finally, you emerge through a blanket of sky. Woolly, white clouds shimmer in the sunlight. The horizon extends further
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From The Editor-in-chief
Sometimes conversations with your children are gentle butterflies encouraging you on a journey of self-discovery. Other times they are a slap in the face with a wet fish. This was a “wet fish” conversation if ever I’d had one. Elder daughter and I we
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Your Say
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Recent Medical Findings For A Healthier Body
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a set of painful conditions that can cause severe diarrhoea and fatigue. Treatments can include medications and surgery. In a new study, researchers found that consumption of whole strawberries at a dose equivalent
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From The Editor
We’ve just transitioned out of what I believe to be the most hopeful time of the year. Replacing this is the holiday season, which is a period of joy, love and connection. This morning I walked down to the beach and was drawn to a particular rock, wh
WellBeing2 min readPsychology
How Do You Celebrate Your Beautiful Body?
Celebrating my body is a work in progress. For me, celebrating my body is by looking in the mirror and saying out loud what I am grateful for about my body. I celebrate its functionality instead of continually critiquing it in comparison to society’s
WellBeing3 min readEarth Sciences
All The Latest In Environmental Issues
Silvopastoralism is the combining of trees (or woodland) with the grazing of domesticated animals on pasture. It’s a farming practice that has lots of benefits for both animal stock and soil, but what is its effect on bird life? To test this, researc
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Interesting Slices Of Life
“You can’t handle the truth!” Jack Nicholson’s immortal line as Colonel Jessep from A Few Good Men summarises our reluctance to face the honest reality of things. There’s obviously some truth to it, but is honesty really such an anathema to us? In a
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Gentian (Gentiana lutea)
Gentian (Gentiana lutea), or great yellow gentian, is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. Gentian’s claim to fame is in the intense bitterness of the whole plant, including the root, which is used medicinally. It’s reputed to cont
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Moments with Mum
We’re lying in a hammock strung over a bubbling brook of pure, crystal-clear mountain water. Without pause, the water flows underneath us, streaming down from the Tweed Valley. Around us, saplings shimmer in the sunlight, striving to reach the canopy
WellBeing2 min readPsychology
WellBeing Gives Space To The Creative Souls In Our Community
Jo Roszkowski T: +61 413 670 955 E: jo.roszkowski@gmail.com W: joroszkowski.com Growing up in a home where the significant women in my life were expert craftspeople, I got the idea that function was foremost, even though the object might be beautiful
WellBeing4 min readDiet & Nutrition
Green Beans
Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are native to the Americas and were possibly first domesticated in the Mesoamerican region (Mexico, Guatamala etc), then travelled south along with squash and maize, making up the “three sisters” central to indigenous
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Glow Naturally
What was the initial vision or inspiration for Eco Tan and has that changed over time? Eco Tan was founded after my sister was diagnosed with a melanoma and we began having spray tans instead of tanning in the sun. I was concerned with these “natural
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The Perfect Paint
With more of us turning to DIY paint jobs to beautify our spaces, it’s important to look beyond colour swatches and trends to those often-neglected health aspects. Fortunately, staying informed needn’t involve rigorous study of technical manuals. In
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Supercharge Through Sleep
Do you often look for ways to increase your productivity, stay healthy, age well and keep your mind sharp? While you’re looking for new ways to enhance your life and work, you may have overlooked the humble but powerful role sleep plays in allowing y
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How To Raise A Shy Child
Shyness is nice, andShyness can stop youFrom doing all the things in lifeYou’d like to-Ask, The Smiths Hiding behind Mum or Dad’s legs, observing a game rather than joining in, avoiding eye contact with others, blushing when spoken to, talking in a w
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Triggered
Emotion is an instinctive or intuitive feeling thought to have evolved as a way for humans to communicate before the development of modern language. Your basic emotions — fear, sorrow, disgust, anger and joy — link with social emotions such as shame,
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From Bush To Plate
In Australia, we have more than 5000 species of edible native plants. However, if you asked the average Australian to name some, they may struggle to get past macadamia and lemon myrtle. In researching this article I have had the loveliest time learn
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Magic From The Mat
For a young woman, Rachael Coopes has crammed a lot of experience into her life. She’s a working actress, writer, mum and yoga teacher. When we sit down together she has just delivered a rehearsal draft of a play called The Climbing Tree for the Aust
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Looking At Life Through A Different Lens
A message from Endeavour College of Natural Health "When I walked to my local pool to swim, I'd pass a health food cafe at Endeavour College of Natural Health, and I'd stop in to try its healthy treats. That's where I picked up a flyer, and it plante
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Boarding Pass
There’s something superhuman about someone soaring in the sky, gliding on the ground or walking on water. The majestic mastery of surfing the perfect wave, landing a snowboard jump or skimming across the sea is awe-inspiring and enlivening. As board
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The Coconut Craze
Coconuts are easily one of the most versatile natural products known to mankind. It might not be such a stroke of bad luck to be marooned on a beautiful tropical island if there were a laden coconut tree or two nearby. You could eat the fruit, drink
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Get Glowing
Li’Tya is a high-performance range of pure spa care products that integrate the potent qualities of the Australian earth and spirit. They are combined with spa treatments that unlock the wisdom of ancient Aboriginal medicine, spirituality and healing
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Ahimsa On & Off The Mat
Ahimsa or non-violence might seem like a fairly self-explanatory concept, but there’s more to this yogic practice than meets the eye. This is because ahimsa applies not only in a physical sense, but verbally and emotionally, too, as well as on and of
WellBeing10 min readAstronomy & Space Sciences
Sun Secrets & Moon Musings
In 2019, the Jupiter theme for Aries is expanded vistas, the road less travelled and the joy of discovery. Yet Saturn and Pluto challenge Aries at times with obstacles and deep psychological probing. There is a lot to learn and, fortunately, Aries lo
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Magical Manifesting
My introduction to the art of working with the law of attraction began when I watched The Secret with my mum. I remember that spark of recognition as my 21-year-old brain began to spin with all the amazing things I could create using the power of my
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Philosophy For The Anxious Mind
With busy lives, digital distractions and a (thankfully) growing spotlight on mental health, anxiety might seem like a new phenomenon. Yet humans have been fretting for thousands of years. After all, anxiety is a natural response to perceived or real
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Natural Babies
Making the decision to have a child is a wonderful, life-changing moment in life. Having made that decision, the last thing you want is to have difficulty conceiving. Equally, you want the pregnancy to be as smooth and the baby as healthy as possible
WellBeing8 min readEconomics
Beyond Economic Growth
In the 2016 Australian federal election, the Coalition campaigned under the mantra of “Jobs and Growth”, one that may have played a role in their victory. This tendency to elevate the economy above other considerations is a modern phenomenon common t
WellBeing8 min readDiet & Nutrition
Your Must-do Health Guide
There’s so much conflicting health advice around — we should juice, but not eat sugar; meditate for relaxation, but drink coffee for good health; or is it only drink green tea and then jog for an hour, or only do 10 minutes, or is it 60 seconds of HI
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A Family Feast
At the heart of every family, there lies a rich and colourful story of food. Take a moment to visualise your family’s table. Embedded in the grainy surface might be red wine spills, stained coffee rings or scratches in the wood from the kids. These b
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For Love & Money
For some people, money is a taboo topic — it’s an emotive issue they just aren’t comfortable talking about. And that’s understandable. After all, money has divided families, ruined relationships and even started wars. Not enough of it and people go h
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Counter Culture
LUCY SIEGLE, HACHETTE AUSTRALIA Around the world, 1 million plastic bottles are used per minute. One million per minute. Has that scary statistic left a fire raging in your belly? Are you ready to act? Journalist and eco lifestyle expert Lucy Siegle’
WellBeing3 min readSelf-Improvement
Health Source
A stylish and beautiful range developed in Australia, Organic Choice delivers a little luxury to your every day by sourcing products made from sustainable, naturally derived ingredients. Certified organic aromatic essential oils provide a relaxing an
WellBeing2 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Food Source
Niulife’s Original Cocomino not-soy sauce packs a flavour punch with all-natural ingredients. Handmade from fermented coconut blossom nectar and spices, it’s barrel-aged to perfection. It also helps empower women living in remote coastal villages in
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Temptations Of The Tweed
As I stroll along the sand, my frazzled urban senses are soothed by the feel of sea foam between my toes and the rhythmical rolling sound of breaking waves. I sense my spirits lifting, like the sea eagle that glides silently beside me before wheeling
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Beauty Source
There are 60 organic roses in one tube of Organic Rosehip Luxurious Cream! Organic Rosehip Luxurious Cream moisturises, tones and helps to revitalise the skin. Organic Rosehip Skincare is an Australian skincare brand that is 100 per cent organic, veg
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An Effective Healing Modality
AcuEnergetics received widespread attention in the media last year when founder Kevin Niv Farrow gave AcuEnergetics treatments to the captain of the NSW State of Origin team, Boyd Cordner. The modality has also captured the attention of other highpro
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Adrenal Fatigue & Your Skin
CARLA OATES is the CEO of The Beauty Chef, a natural beauty expert and the author of Feeding Your Skin and The Beauty Chef Cookbook. W: thebeautychef.com Are you constantly exhausted or lacking energy? Do you have difficulty sleeping or feel like you
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The Forest In The Sky
There’s something wildly romantic about a cloud forest. The words conjure up dreamy scenes of blissfully floating through a sky full of fluffy pillows surrounded by a bed of greenery. However, the reality is quite different. Cloud forests are wet. No
WellBeing4 min readSelf-Improvement
Moments Of 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 themselves, their family and the planet. W: lowtoxli
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Pet Waste
KAREN GOLDRICK is a holistic veterinarian at All Natural Vet Care, Russell Lea, Sydney. T: 02 9712 5844 W: naturalvet.com.au When I walk my dog around our local Sydney waterway, I see mangroves choked with plastic water bottles, straws, plastic shopp
WellBeing4 min readCooking, Food & Wine
A Case Of Pica
KAREN BRIDGMAN is a holistic practitioner at Australian Biologics, Sydney. A 40-year-old woman presented to the clinic recently with a very interesting problem. For the past couple of months she had been trying to manage a constant craving to eat cha
WellBeing4 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Christmas In The Kitchen
LEE HOLMES runs Supercharged Food and recently released her book Supercharge Your Gut. Visit her blog at superchargedfood.com for cooking inspiration, recipes and tips. Christmas truly is the season to be jolly, indulge and celebrate with loved ones.
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Give Us Apples
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
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Stem Cells For Arthritis — Magical Rejuvenation Or Fake News?
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. O
WellBeing5 min readAstronomy & Space Sciences
STARGAZING JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2019
CHRISTINE BROADBENT is a consulting astrologer and teacher with 30 years of experience who offers workshops and personal readings. For details of her February workshop, contact Christine@astrologyspot.com.au or phone 0402 664 101. Sun and Saturn alig
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Wellness Work
Love is an energy that is in its purest form when you are born into this world. It is readily accessible to you, much like your intuition, but as you age, mental roadblocks that present themselves can restrict your capacity to experience love in this
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Almost A Miracle
I had an amazing experience a couple of years ago. I was 87 years old, perfectly healthy and not on any medication. One Saturday afternoon, as I stood in the kitchen making a pot of tea, I began to feel so ill that all I could do was walk down the pa

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