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.

Romanticism • n 1 The state of being romantic. 2 A movement in arts and literature that emphasised inspiration, subjectivity and the beauty of nature and human emotion.

From the editor-in-chief

From the editor

It’s in the doing • The past year has been full of ups and downs, but even in times of despair, acts of random kindness have become a shining beacon of hope for so many. We’re wondering, what have you done to pay it forward for someone else?

Recent medical findings for a healthier body

Interesting slices of life

All the latest in environmental issues

Rhodiola • Rhodiola rosea goes by many names including rhodiola, golden root, rose root and Aaron’s rod. It has a long history of use as an adaptogen and may help in conditions such as “burnout syndrome”.

Sumac • Sumac has a long history of medicinal use and is particularly powerful as a digestion and heart healer.

10 happy habits • Happiness is something we all want, but it does not just happen, you have to make it happen. Here we suggest 10 habits you can cultivate to build the happiness you desire.

Erin Rhoads founder of The Rogue Ginger • Spend 10 minutes with our Paradigm Shifters, the people who are shaping the ideas that will take us into the future. Meet Erin Rhoads, an environmental writer, speaker and activist who activates community connection through sustainability initiatives specific to reducing plastic and waste.

Hailing from the hypersensitive crowd • A small but growing body of neuro-scientific research confirms the existence of “empaths” and “highly sensitive people”. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them.

Are you one of the sensitive crowd?

Connecting with compassion • A compassionate life is one that requires both softness and strength. By cultivating compassion towards yourself and others, you can embrace life’s trials and tribulations with a strong back and soft front.

Mindful self-compassion

To be, not to do • The art of being is learning to let go of the external and embrace the internal. Discover how to cultivate a deeper relationship with self.

Tea for vitality • Sipping a steaming tea is a refined and relaxing ritual. A cuppa can charge you for the day, sustain you through the afternoon, soothe you to sleep or nurse you back to health. Discover your cup of tea by dipping into these terrific brews.

Honesty • n adherence to the facts

Yoga for honesty • Honesty is at the heart of being a yogi. Here, we walk the eight-limbed path of yoga and find out how to embody the qualities of truth.

Tracey Holmes The ocean is home • We speak to Tracey Holmes, an ocean-lover, mother of four, ABC senior journalist and podcast host of The Ticket.

Fabulous feet • From dress codes to the barefoot revolution, we take a look at the ins and outs of feet and footwear to find out what’s good for the sole.

Multicultural beauty secrets • Plant medicines have played a pivotal role in health care and beauty rituals around the world. Weaving traditional plant wisdom into your daily beauty routine through the food you enjoy or products you choose to apply topically can help to naturally boost your health from the inside out.

Discovering the way • The Tao Te Ching is attributed to...