Thrive

Thrive is a nurturing and inspirational wellness magazine for anyone who believes that caring for ourselves and others, living healthily and sustainably and getting back to basics is a way of life they want to embrace. Thrive is an informative, trusted voice for everyone's new normal. Thrive features authentic information on sustainability, mind and body health, garden-to-table living, eco beauty and fashion plus the latest wellness findings featuring quality science-based journalism.

Editorial

Thrive

This month • Wendyl’s discoveries, marvels, curiosities and eureka moments.

Get ACTIVE • Do you feel like you could get more involved in change for good? Here are some ways you can contribute to making the world around you a healthier, kinder and more aware place.

The new Hugh • Stressed and struggling with insomnia, campaigning chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall resolved to sort himself out. Fasting, cold-water swimming and focusing on food for gut health worked, he tells Damian Whitworth – but he’s not quite ready to give up cake.

Hugh’s seedy almond cake

Secrets of a good night’s SLEEP • If you’re always lying awake worrying about how exhausted you’ll be tomorrow, Tara Parker-Pope takes a deep dive into the world of sleep research and finds out what really works.

our estuaries, Our kaitiakitanga • Dr Shari Gallop explains why one of our most overlooked marine features is in dire need of restoration and how we can help.

How to garden YOUR GUT • Continually bothered by a grumbly tummy, Sarah Catherall investigates whether cultivating good gut bugs can help and finds that, in her case, the answer is yes.

What is ‘body neutral’ anyway? • Pearl Little sheds light on the body movement that doesn’t focus on your appearance.

OLD DOGS, new science • Man’s best friend is unlocking secrets of human ageing, says James Gorman.

Walking for health & happiness • We in Aotearoa are fortunate that while we’re adrift from the world we have so much natural beauty to soothe us. New research has found that walking in nature is good for us in more ways than anyone knew.

A DAY in my life • Dr Michelle Dickinson, known as Nanogirl, snatches the odd afternoon to go kitesurfing, but her passion for getting young people excited about science and maths is all-consuming.

PURE pleasure • Fiona Fraser meets clever Kiwis who are creating eco-friendly tipples with quality ingredients.

How to ask for help • If you’re struggling, it can be hard to reach out for support. Psychologist Dr Liesje Donkin tells Jessica-Belle Greer why it’s so important to speak up and how to take the first step.

Get your KICKS • Wear your sneakers till they’re falling apart, suggests Fiona Ralph, then choose new ones with the planet and fair trade in mind.

Find your PURPOSE • Psychologist Jacqui Maguire is inspired by an ancient Japanese idea that can help make your life happier and more meaningful.

Kōrero with Kaiora Tipene • Sometimes, finding a balance between mahi and whānau demands unconventional compromises and a bending of norms.

STYLE over substance • Megan Douglas on why the make-up industry needs a makeover.

Naturally beautiful • Local beauty brands are leading the way when it comes to make-up that cares.

Summer skin sorted • Angela Haldane has a raft of natural remedies on hand for hot-weather skin troublets.

A honey of an idea • Marsha Smith creates sweet-smelling, natural beeswax candles.

Home comforts • Our pick of goodies for your place that are better for you and better for our world.

Wild, wild WATER • Frances Tophill’s tips for creating a wildlife pond that’s a haven for all kinds of living things.

Green goddess • When it...