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.

From the editor-in-chief

From the editor

Recent medical findings for a healthier body

Interesting slices of life

All the latest in environmental issues

Selenium • Selenium is a trace mineral that has many healing properties from antioxidant to antiviral.

Kiwifruit • While more research needs to be conducted on humans, kiwifruit is looking particularly promising as a powerful medicinal food. Eating two of these delicious fruit per day is showing positive health benefits for many of the conditions that affect us today.

Release • n 1 allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free. 2 allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely.

The power of mini habits • Making big changes in your life and creating new habits isn’t easy. When you shoot for huge transformation, you often set yourself up for failure. We explore the power of taking small, actionable steps to make immediate changes in your daily life.

Six steps to set new mini habits

Mina Guli • Mina Guli is the founder of Thirst, a non-profit group that teaches youth in China about conserving water. In 2016, she made Fortune Magazine’s list of 50 greatest leaders in the world, and in 2018 and 2019, she completed 62 of 100 marathons in 62 days, before breaking her leg, to draw attention to saving the world’s water supply. Experts predict that by 2030, the demand for fresh water will outstrip supply by 40 per cent. Here, the self-titled “reluctant runner” talks fighting for a better future, living with courage and what she would tell her younger self.

The rise of the “midult” • The trope of midlife as a time of crisis has worn thin. For many, the shift to middle age is when life is just getting started. We speak to holistic health experts to find out how you can find joy and physically thrive during this transformational time.

The psychology of baking • Handmade food, especially baked goods, has long been a gesture of love, support and community in trying times. But why is it that so many of us turned to baking during the chaos, stress and anxiety of the pandemic? We take a look at the psychology behind baking and meet the foodies who have turned their passion into a profession.

Julie Ohana’s Blueberry Muffins

Acceptance and commitment therapy for peaceful parenting • Parenting can bring up a host of negative feelings. Acceptance and commitment therapy, a relatively new wave of behavioural therapy, can help you accept the more difficult emotions and reconnect with the fulfilment of parenting.

Natsukashii • [naht-soo-ka-she]adj 1 a sudden feeling of euphoric nostalgia triggered by experiencing something for the first time in a long time.

Entertain with fermented foods • Love your gut and your guests this entertaining season with fermented foods everyone will enjoy.

The climatarian diet • Our daily food choices have an impact not only on our health but also on the climate. We explore how to shop, cook, eat and reduce waste in a warming world.

Yoga to foster friendliness • Unconditional friendliness is the key to transforming your life, and it starts with the self. Harness the yogic concept of maitri to work towards conscious, radical acceptance of the self and invite more happiness into your life.

Kit Willow A winning formula •...