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.

Possibility • n 1 the condition or fact of being 2 one’s utmost power, capacity or ability 3 potential or prospective value

From the editor-in-chief

From the editor

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Recent medical findings for a healthier body

Interesting slices of life

All the latest in environmental issues

Hawthorn • The berries of the hawthorn plant are packed with antioxidants that have been shown in numerous studies to be especially protective of the heart.

Cardamom • Known as the “queen of spices”, the active ingredients in cardamom exhibit a variety of metabolic activities including reducing spasms and cramps, lowering blood pressure and relaxing the heart.

Young at heart again • A complete restoration of body, mind and spirit is at your disposal during a stay at leading health and wellness retreat, Golden Door.

Nourish your life • Nourished Life, a popular online marketplace for natural health and beauty products, grew from a small blog into a $23 million business in just eight short years. Founder Irene Falcone shares the humble beginnings of Nourished Life.

WellBeing gives space to the creative souls in our community

Fabulous fruits • You can snack on it, drink it and cook with it but did you know that fruit can be used as a natural beauty product? Find out how to feed your skin, naturally.

Fascinating fascia • Fascia, your body’s deep connective tissue, holds onto tension that can be released through mindful movement. Find out how to move through these layers with patience and mindfulness.

How to raise an adventurer • We’d all like our children to be brave, try new things and accept failure — but how can we nurture this? Here’s the advice of some of Australia’s top adventurers (and one of their mums!)

The healthy home office • About a third of all employed Australians regularly work from home, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. With some forethought, planning and knowledge, it’s possible to turn a chaotic, sterile and OH&S-unfriendly home office into a healthier, pleasanter and more productive space.

Foods for your brain • Whether you’re trying to boost your memory or improve focus and productivity at work, including brain-enhancing foods, herbs and nutrients in your daily diet is a must.

Brain-boosting recipes • Nourish your brain with these delicious brain-boosting recipes.

Inhale • v1 to draw in by breathing 2 to take in eagerly or greedily

Anna Rose: Brave heart • Climate-change campaigner Anna Rose has been making waves in the sustainability sector since she was a young girl. The author, campaigner and all-round legend is on a mission to inspire every Australian to take one courageous step at a time to save our precious planet.

Shifting with change • When change happens in life, it can be a shock or a more subtle shifting under the surface. Either way, change can rewrite the rules and challenge your assumptions and expectations about...