Health
WellBeing
Is there power in protest?
From pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong to climate strikes to Black Lives Matter, mass protests are on the rise globally, but in an increasingly digital world have marches lost their power?
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Issue 188
WellBeing
Critiquing criticism
Criticism is an inevitable component of life, but being prepared for it, and having strategies to deal with it, can help you turn the potential pain of criticism into gold.
10+ min |
Issue 188
WellBeing
Winter Beauty Woes
Natural beauty tips and foods to reduce dry hair, skin and nails throughout the winter months.
7 min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
Yoga For A Broken Heart
When your heart is broken, you still need to continue to live. Learn how the philosophy and practical application of yoga can support you in that process.
8 min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
WellBeing's 6 Favourite Climate Revivalists
In WellBeing we no longer talk about “climate change” because that is the language of persuasion and we are past that point. The climate crisis is real and we now talk about climate revival, the positive philosophies and actions that will help us all save the future. In keeping with that positive direction here we celebrate six of our favourite climate revivalists. These are not the only people we could have included here, they are not better than others, and the list is not exhaustive. These people are however undeniably worth acknowledging for their vision, their dedication and their skill.
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Issue 187
WellBeing
Let's Get Physical
“Move it or lose it” goes the saying. But it’s important to make the right moves. Exercise can either energise or exhaust you. Heal or harm you. Awareness and expert advice enables you to increase strength, suppleness, stability and stamina without risking repercussions.
10+ min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
Cultivating A Safe Home
Do you feel anxious at home or relaxed and secure? A few design tweaks and practices can help give your home the feel of a safe cave and refuge.
10 min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
Helping A Friend Through A Break-Up
A relationship break-up can require a lot of support, with friends often the first people involved in the healing process. Read some of the ways you can help a friend through a split.
9 min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
The bad news blues
As doubt about climate change has diminished, it has been replaced by panic, anxiety, resignation, fatigue, guilt, outrage and disconnect. This phenomenon has been dubbed “eco-anxiety”, an unease that is particularly prominent among the younger generations and parents of young children. So, how do you and your children cope?
9 min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
Sustainable forestry
Intact tropical forests are wonderful carbon sinks. However, if our forests continue to be destroyed or illegally logged, they could become net carbon sources and pose an additional threat to a stable climate.
8 min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
Listen first, speak second
Communicating well with your children is a process that starts early and continues into adulthood. Discover eight great communication pointers for parents and children.
9 min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
Ginger the great
Aromatic, tingling, spicy, pungent and warming, ginger adds bursts of flavour to your cooking, but this plant, favoured around the world, also packs a powerful healing punch.
10 min |
Issue 187
WellBeing
The Upside Of Anger
Anger often gets a bad rap, but sometimes it’s critical for you to get mad.
8 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
The Elephant In The Park
Elephants never forget … But can they forgive? We take an in-depth look at how a new wave of ethical tourism is building in response to elephant abuse and cruelty.
6 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
Eating Insects For The Planet's Sake
Entomophagy — the consumption of insects — is often put forward as a sustainable solution to the problem of how to feed a growing population with fewer natural resources. As healthy and sustainable as they are, can insects make their way into the mainstream of a food culture that has actively excluded them for so long?
8 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
Yoga For New Projects
Unleash your creativity, be inspired to start something new and learn how yoga can give you the courage to keep going into the unknown.
8 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
Dance Your Way To Wellbeing
Feeling sad, stiff or suppressed? Turn on some music, turn off inhibitions and get into your groove.
9 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
Raising Body Positive Kids
Discover how you can help your children love and accept who they are inside, and not just what they look like on the outside.
9 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
Busting The Myths Around Menopause
Shrouded in social discomfort, the perception of menopause is framed by our culture. Understanding menopause better can help you create a more positive, empowered experience.
9 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
Deliberate practice
Learn how to turn off autopilot and move from a practice that is “naive” to one that is purposeful and deliberate.
9 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
Seeds of hope
In light of our climate crisis and off the back of Australia’s most aggressive bushfire season, Damon Gameau is showing us how to join forces to combat global warming while watering our own individual seeds of hope.
10 min |
Issue 186
WellBeing
Biological dissent
Pleomorphism is a biological theory which holds that microorganisms can undergo signifi cant changes in shape. It’s a theory that does not enjoy modern orthodox support but it has had some significant supporters over the years. An examination of pleomorphic theory offers some tantalizing and provoking thoughts.
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Issue 186
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Treating arthritis naturally
Arthritis is a common inflammatory condition affecting around 3.6 million Australians that is one of the leading causes of pain and disability in the community. Unfortunately, the pharmaceuticals used to relieve arthritis pain can have side effects of their own. We look at natural and gentle ways to prevent and heal this widespread condition.
10+ min |
Issue 185
WellBeing
Salute the sun
You rely on the sun to give you light, warmth and life itself; yet too much can send you down the path of disease. So how can you protect your skin while still reaping all the benefits of sunshine?
9 min |
Issue 185
WellBeing
Yoga to unlock your true nature
As part of your yoga practice, the ancient practice of Svadhyaya, which can be translated as “self-study” or the importance of getting to know yourself, is a vital tool for unlocking your true nature.
7 min |
Issue 185
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Lost and found in Northern Bali
We leave Bali’s popular Ubud behind to discover monkeys, holy men, underwater ruins and a new perspective in Northern Bali.
8 min |
Issue 185
WellBeing
The art of adaptability
In a rapidly changing environment, it is no longer about survival of the fittest or the fastest, but rather survival of the most flexible.
7 min |
Issue 185
WellBeing
Ethical banking
Learn how to put your hard-earned cash into banking products and services that align with your personal ethics.
8 min |
Issue 185
WellBeing
Natural solutions for hair health
How do some people achieve salon-fresh locks daily while others spend hours taming their tresses, only to get that just-out-of-bed look? It’s all in the care.
8 min |
Issue 185
WellBeing
Diving into your health
Research shows that being near, in, on or under water can make you a happier, healthier and more connected human. Discover why scuba diving is good for your mental health.
8 min |