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.  Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

Our solar system: a bit different

From the editor

The spoonful • Thoughts for sipping

The Pulse • Medical findings for a healthier body

Life Lines • Interesting slices of life

Green Beat • All the latest in environmental issues

Chickpeas • Chickpeas have a range of health benefits from weight management to heart protection.

Elderberry • Elderberries are one of the oldest herbal medicines.

Left out • Theoretically, the chances of being left- or right-handed are 50-50, but the actual number of left-handed people is far less than 50 per cent. Although left-handers are in the minority, it is a phenomenon that persists and it impacts not only the body, but also the mind.

CORE TRUTHS • Apples are a popular fruit worldwide, which is fortunate as they have many health benefits. In this deep dive, we look at the varieties available, the nutrition qualities, how you can grow them at home and how you can use them in your kitchen.

Connection over control, presence over perfection • Some stories don’t begin with triumph — they begin with loss. WellBeing reader Danielle Mitchell’s story started in an emergency room at age 11, when she learned her mother had died from a drug overdose. This is her story of breaking generational cycles and learning what it means to come home to herself.

Finding the courage to live in alignment • WellBeing reader Dorothee Marossero was forced to confront her own mortality when her mother passed away just six weeks after a cancer diagnosis. This is what she learned.

Self-sacrificing A real reason behind autoimmune disease • From a culture of self-sacrifice and self-silencing to rising rates of women’s health and autoimmune issues, we examine what’s driving this quiet crisis and the antidotes.

Dr Dinesh Palipana • Doctor, researcher, lawyer and disability advocate, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM is spearheading a research project that could restore movement for people with spinal cord injury through using virtual reality technology, potentially changing the lives of millions globally.

SINGAPORE A NEW KIND OF BLUE ZONE • For decades, longevity seemed to belong to remote, tradition-rich corners of the world — mountain villages, seaside towns and island communities where time moves slowly. But what if the secrets to a longer, healthier life could be recreated in the heart of a modern city?

The mind, body, beauty connection • Neurocosmetics is an emerging beauty category that taps into the mind-skin connection. New research is revealing just how deeply our skin and emotions are entwined.

ENHANCING YOUR MITOCHONDRIA • Prioritising your mitochondrial health is a key factor in enhancing your longevity, bolstering vitality and safeguarding against disease. Here, we uncover the most effective natural ways to optimise mitochondrial function and boost energy levels through whole foods, herbal and nutritional medicines and lifestyle changes.

Recipes for mitochondrial function

THE MEDITATIVE ART OF TEA • Tea has always been more than a drink. Across cultures and centuries, it has been a quiet portal into presence, a way to soften the mind, steady the breath...