WellBeing

WellBeing is the World’s leading journal of natural health and living. A refreshingly intelligent reading experience, WellBeing offers inspiration for a way of life that is authentic and soulful. Reportage reviews the latest developments (or revived ancient practices) in natural living, and in-depth articles both challenge and inspire pragmatic action in the real-world balance of work, life, family and community. WellBeing reaches an increasingly sophisticated audience of citizens of the global village.

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Practise • n 1 to perform or work at repeatedly so as to become proficient 2 to do or perform often, customarily, or habitually v 1 to do repeated exercises for proficiency

From the editor-in-chief

From the editor

YOUR SAY

Recent medical findings for a healthier body

Interesting slices of life

All the latest in environmental issues

Gymnema sylvestre • A climbing vine native to the jungles of southern India, Gymnema’s main use in Ayurvedic medicine has been to lower high blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes. It is known as “gurmar” the sugar destroyer.

Avocado (Persea americana) • Avocados are not only delicious but also a source of healing fats and nutrients.

Natural skincare surprise • We experience Natural Instinct’s all-natural skincare challenge for six weeks.

Natural makeup that works • We speak to Megan Douglas, product formulator and founder of The Organic Skin Co., who is continually inspired to create makeup and skincare that comes direct from the earth.

WellBeing gives space to the creative souls in our community

The intimate home • Recent research suggests social ties are as important to our health and wellbeing as diet and exercise. As extensions of ourselves and microcosms of society, our homes are the perfect place to start designing and building better relationships.

Naturally beautiful • A mini beauty detox does more than just reset your system; it may also be your ticket to feeling wholeheartedly beautiful and vibrant from the inside out.

Food for longevity • Adopt a food-is-medicine approach and reap the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet for a long, wholesome life.

Simply sweet • Too much refined sugar is not good for you but while there are natural alternatives, just because they are natural does it mean they are good for you? We look at the natural substances that can allow you to have your sweetness, and eat it.

Electrosensitivity • Somewhere between 4 and 10 per cent of people have been identified as being sensitive to the many electromagnetic (EM) energies that are so ubiquitous in our environment these days. The important questions are what are the effects of this EM bombardment and how can you combat it?

A yogic approach to work • With burnout becoming widespread in the workplace, it’s never been a better time to embrace a yogic approach at work for greater balance, productivity and health.

Your vascular tree • Your vascular tree is the network of arteries, capillaries and veins that are vital to your health. Looking after that vascular tree can leave you with a long and healthy life.

Follow the yin • According to traditional Chinese medicine, nourishing Blood is key for all aspects of women’s wellness. Central to this is helping women follow the yin — living in connection with the ebb and flow of their menstrual cycle.

Adam Long — the simplicity of socks • Adam Long is a trained engineer who is making a real difference in the world through selling socks. He is also a visionary and believes we are at a global turning point where we can use technology to build a better future for us all.

Nappy happy • From cloth...