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.

Stars and sand

Epic survivors

Neck and neck

From the editor-in-chief

From the editor

It’s in the doing • How do you care for your mental health? What do you do daily, weekly or monthly to ensure you remain calm, clear and optimistic? How do you process emotions?

Recent medical findings for a healthier body

Interesting slices of life

All the latest in environmental issues

I achieved amazing results • For a long time, my facial skin has looked ruddy, stressed, dry and discouraged. My eyelids bagged and had begun to sag. I was really depressed about my appearance.

Chickweed • An amazing plant that is highly undervalued these days, historically chickweed has been grown as a vegetable crop for humans as well as poultry (hence the name) and sheep. It has also been valued as a powerful medicinal plant known for its cooling properties, reducing inflammation.

Black cumin • Nigella (black cumin) has been used medicinally for thousands of years, and modern research shows that it supports cardiovascular, immune and digestive function.

I swear! • Swearing and profanity have been around since humans realised what could be done with a low-slung larynx and a mobile epiglottis. By its nature swearing makes us uncomfortable, but it has some positive psychological and physical effects at the same time, acting like a verbal horoscope revealing a lot about your personality.

Natalie Isaacs - collective action • Spend 10 minutes with our Paradigm Shifters, the people who are shaping the ideas that will take us into the future. Meet Natalie Isaacs, founder and CEO of 1 Million Women, a global movement of women and girls taking action on climate change by altering the way they live.

The secret to self-regulation • Research shows that people who are effective at achieving their goals don’t rely on willpower to resist temptations. They are better at self-regulation. Here, you’ll discover the secret to lasting behaviour change.

The power of self-compassion • While undoing a lifetime of beliefs can be challenging, it is possible to learn to become more self-compassionate. Discover how to develop a healthier and happier relationship with yourself.

The life-changing power of rising early • There are multiple benefits to be gained by getting out of bed early. Mounting research suggests the early bird catches the worm and more.

Awe • n 1 a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

Cat Jones Close to nature • Scratch the surface into her childhood, and it’s easy to see where artist Cat Jones’ inspiration and influence for her work stems.

Empathy • n 1 the ability to understand how someone feels because you can imagine what it is like to be them.

While the kettle boils • Often it’s the simplest solutions that stick, and when it comes to mindfulness, simplicity is key. You don’t need to fly off to a silent retreat to find zen — you can do it while the kettle boils. Here, Charlie Hale shares some basic tools that can make dealing with anxieties much easier. All you need is 60 seconds.

Freudenfreude • Rejoicing in the success of others has had many names across time and cultures. It’s referred to by contemporary social researchers as freudenfreude, inspired by freude,...