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.

Drinking dinosaur water

Eel origins

From the editor-in-chief

From the editor

The Pulse • Medical findings for a healthier body

Life Lines • Interesting slices of life

Green Beat • All the latest in environmental issues

“I WAS DESPERATE OVER MY HAIR! • It was both thin and very fine, and I seem to have lost a lot of hair.”

Sage • Sage has been used medicinally since Roman times for everything from improving memory to easing a sore throat.

Fenugreek • Fenugreek has been used as a food and a medicine for at least 6000 years and it has positive effects on everything from blood sugar to libido.

Hug me do • Hugging has its roots deep in our evolutionary tree, but its effects are healing and very relevant to the challenges of modern life.

Gracefully navigating menopause

WHAT IS YOUR ASTROLOGY ARCHETYPE? • Your sun sign story can clarify trials, tendencies and transformative possibilities. Learn how to listen to your cosmic constellation’s call to decode your myth’s meaning.

MISTY MEMORY • If life is the sum total of your experiences, then memory is that cerebral net that holds them. As time goes on, while the essence always remains intact, memories are malleable, and they inevitably get edited, even reconstructed, along life’s way. Understanding how your memory operates yields insight into your self and into the nature of life itself.

Do you have a problem with PRO CRAS TINATION? • Do you struggle to get started? Do you wish you could sustain your motivation? Procrastination can stop you from achieving, reaching your full potential and feeling good about yourself. The journey of overcoming procrastination begins with understanding why you procrastinate — and it might not be what you expect.

THE UNMAKING AND MAKING OF Jacinta Parsons • Meet Jacinta Parsons, a woman of many hats — broadcaster, writer, public speaker, mother and autoimmune disease survivor. In the unravelling of her identity, she discovers the power to redefine herself anew.

Selective SPICING • Spices add flavour and taste to dishes, but if you are smart you can also harness some real healing power in the spices you use. Discover the health benefits of turmeric, cinnamon, chilli, pepper, ginger and rosemary and find some delicious recipes to inspire.

Yoga FOR A FLEXIBLE MIND

THE RISE OF TEMPERATURE THERAPIES • From saunas to ice baths, temperature therapy has proven to be a rising and science-backed wellness ritual for the modern world, birthed from ancient traditions. It’s time to discover the hot and cold of it — and how to get it just right for your own self-care routine.

EATING DISORDERS • As you read this, approximately one million Australians are experiencing an eating disorder. These conditions come in many forms, are multifaceted and can have serious health implications. While they must be managed by a healthcare professional, there are a range of alternative treatments that can be used alongside conventional therapies to achieve excellent results in these intransigent conditions.

Sacred singing • When did you last sing your heart out? Humming can hone your happiness and health in many melodious ways. Find your voice for more fun, self-expression and sacred...