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Smiling from the inside

Good dental health starts from within. Dr Scott Makiol explains more about his holistic approach to dentistry

Treating endometriosis naturally

The painful disease endometriosis affects more than 10 per cent of the world’s women. Determined to alleviate her symptoms, Sophia Harris has found relief with three supplements

What’s in season this autumn

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Recent medical findings for a healthier body

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Hemp seeds

Hemp seeds do not contain hallucinogenic THC but they do contain a rich array of nutrients that make them a powerful healing food

Passionflower

Passionflower is a member of the passion vines (of which passionfruit is one). As a medicine it has been used to promote sleep and reduce anxiety

Feed your adrenals

Struggling to make it through the day and still exhausted after a good night’s sleep? Giving in to cravings for sugar, carbohydrates and caffeine throughout the day? Then you may be suffering from some of the pesky symptoms of adrenal fatigue, and we have the foods that can help you renew

Nature's injectables

When it comes to “anti-ageing” skincare, you don’t have to turn to injectables to see results. The natural world offers a host of potent ingredients that can be harnessed for healthy and hydrated skin

Feed your thyroid

Your thyroid gland produces hormones that impact such fundamental aspects of your life as sleep, body temperature, metabolism, fertility and mood. With one in three Australians suffering from low thyroid hormone levels, we dig into how your thyroid works and how you can keep it healthy

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The positivity trap

There’s no denying the power of positivity, but is optimism alone the key to optimal living? We speak to psychologist Kobie Allison to discover the antidote to toxic positivity

Jo Barrett

At 32, Jo Barrett has already changed the face of food in Australia. Her boundary-pushing philosophy that champions hyper-local, seasonal food and minimal-waste cooking is reforming an industry in dire need of change, which Barrett says is coming, whether we like it or not. For Barrett, using produce as nature intended — grown in its rightful origin, where it is in sync with the environment — is the key not just to unforgettable food, but to saving our world. Here the chef talks working with the seasons, words to live by and how our food choices impact the planet

The true value of time

We all have the same number of hours in the day, but do you make them count? Research shows that if you want to be happy, you should count time, not money

Living your values

When you live in accordance to your values, you live a life that is meaningful and personal. But our personal values are often shrouded by fear, conditioning and society’s standards. We explore how to dig deep and rediscover your values for a life lived with purpose and passion

Being up while down

You know that feeling when one part of your life is in a flat tailspin while another part is soaring to great heights? We are complex beings and capable of experiencing all the emotional seasons in one day like rain on a sunny day. Of course, this can be disorienting and draining, but the trick is knowing how to deal with life when we feel torn in two, feeling both good, bad and just a bit mixed up

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Yoga for climbing the career ladder

You can enjoy success in your working life and still be very much aligned with the path of the yogi; it just requires perspective, poise and finding your purpose

Meet your feel-good chemicals

Like the weather, your moods are complex and ever-changing. Meet the brain chemicals that can help create more sunny days than storm clouds — and the natural, healthy ways to get them flowing

A new year, a stronger you

After a stressful and chaotic two years, you might be ready to return to your exercise routine. Start slow with soulful exercises that strengthen body and mind

Making muscle

Building your muscle through resistance training does much more than allow you to flex in the gym — it has many important health benefits, not the least of which is that it keeps you young

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Dealing with disappointment

Disappointment is part of being alive and by its nature disappointment is not a pleasure, but if you approach it in the right way it can be a useful part of your journey

Five essential oils for the family

A few drops of pure essences can magically enhance your home and health. For a thriving family and humming habitat just add these five essential oils

Hydrogen’s role in a netzero world

Depending on who you listen to, hydrogen is the answer to the question of a sustainable future. Yet, as is often the case with such major questions, the issues around hydrogen are not simple. Here we dig into the evidence to discover the role that hydrogen has to play in facing the greatest challenge of a generation

All the latest in environmental issues

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Brinkley Davies To know is to love

Brinkley Davies has experienced the best of the ocean’s beauty and the worst of its destruction. But to inspire change, the marine conservationist knows only too well that she must first inspire love

Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic

Plastic has become an essential part of life as we know it. But with sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s mind, many of us have realised that life in plastic isn’t so fantastic and are turning to ecofriendly alternatives that won’t cost the earth

Cycling in Orange

Well known for its culinary adventures, Orange also provides the most spectacular backdrop for another, sportier type of adventure – cycling

Empower your kids financial wellbeing

Money, and how to have a healthy and proactive relationship with it, is often left out of parenting. But teaching your children how to have a healthy relationship with money is key to their wellbeing, and there are plenty of practical and heart-centred ways to support their financial health

The myth of multitasking

In our busy lives, multitasking seems like an efficient way to get things done, but there is a cognitive cost to trying to do everything at once

Reset your mind, channel your focus

Leading holistic health expert Michelle Boyd shares a few simple ways to reset your mind as you return to the office

The postpandemic home

The pandemic forced us to rethink the way we live, not least how we exist within the confines of our homes. As we continue into “the new normal” the way our homes function has been forever transformed

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is all about honouring and celebrating your mum. Hand-picked by mums for mums, here are some of our favourite gifts that are nothing short of amazing — just like your beautiful mum

WellBeing Marketplace

Like a stroll through a literal marketplace, we hope this section will offer you inspiration and ideas for living a better life. In this edition, we’re exploring the many health benefits and uses of hemp

Mindful skin rituals

We master the art of the at-home facial that doubles as mindfulness practice

The art of soap-making

Born in Marseille, France, La Corvette brings traditional soap to the 21st century. We find out more about the brand’s origins, offerings and environmentally conscious approach to household essentials

Zinc, the wonder mineral

EMA TAYLOR is a naturopath, clinical nutritionist and

Bone broth, your autumn best friend

If you’ve got a bone to pick with bone

Life lessons from the daylilies

JACKIE FRENCH is the author of The Chook

Acupuncture for all creatures

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Ageing and memory

DR MICHAEL ELSTEIN is a Sydney-based anti-ageing physician

A symptom jigsaw

Diagnosis is like a jigsaw puzzle, where all

Stargazing

CHRISTINE BROADBENT An astrology reading interfaces the mysteries

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Holistic education for a changing world

Considering a career change or simply looking to upskill? Discover the difference ACS Distance Education brings in the ever-changing landscape of holistic health

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