WellBeing Magazine - Issue 208

In this issue

Welcome to WellBeing! In #208, you’ll discover what the stars have in store for 2024, the dark side of self-discipline and how to protect your home from mould. In our Special Report on melanoma, you’ll learn how to beat this deadly form of skin cancer and the positive advancements in research and treatment. Find out the importance of stillness, read the latest on zero-alcohol drinks as an alternative and why people are turning to a low-carb diet. Study spinal energetics, how to combine ancient wellness traditions with modern neuroscience and the benefits of foam rolling. Get to know Chelsea Pottenger, a mother and founder of EQ Minds, as she shares her journey in mental health and what our loyal readers have to say. Learn to develop your leadership skills, how to prep your community for change and tips for creating your own beauty products at home. Discover the different types of smiles, explore medicinal use of CBD in pets, hyperbaric oxygen and read about the MTHFR gene. But wait, there’s more! Delve into the truth about the solar “tipping point” and explore the Indigenous art trails found in Kakadu, plus so much more.

The Pulse

Medical findings for a healthier body

2 mins

Green Beat

All the latest in environmental issues

2 mins

Cucumbers

Cucumbers hydrate you and have potential antidiabetic, lipid lowering and antioxidant activity.

2 mins

When you're smiling

Smiling is deeply etched into our DNA, probably beginning 30 million years ago among our primate ancestors. While there are many variations of the smile, not all of them pleasant, you can use a smile to your own benefit.

6 mins

The leader within

Do you want to develop your leadership skills in the workplace, in your community or at home? These eight steps will help you to develop the leader within.

8 mins

Avoid the Beauty Hype

Save money, improve your health and contribute to environmental sustainability by creating your own beauty products at home.

7 mins

5 HERBS TO FIGHT FUNGI

Our personal and planetary ecosystems depend on fungi to flourish. However, when the mould monster takes over, it can pose a serious health hazard.

8 mins

Chelsea Pottenger - CARING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Chelsea Pottenger, a mother, ambassador, keynote speaker and the founder and director of EQ Minds, is dedicated to reshaping the corporate landscape of mental health.

8 mins

Going booze free?

As manufacturers adapt creatively to health trends, revised guidelines and stricter legislation around alcohol, beer, wine and spirits have undergone a transformation. With a world of zero-alcohol alternatives waiting to be explored, should you crack one open?

8 mins

THE IMPORTANCE OF STILLNESS

In a busy world we say, \"Who has time for stillness?\" But the question should be: \"What are we really missing out on by not prioritising silent and soulful solitude?\"

8 mins

THE DARK SIDE OF SELF-DISCIPLINE

Contrary to popular belief, strict self-discipline is not the secret to success - quite the opposite. It can cause depression, anxiety and burnout. The better route to growth and resilience is self-compassion.

4 mins

Beating melanoma

Every six hours an Australian dies of melanoma. Every challenge offers a gift, and our battle with this deadly form of skin cancer has shaped Australia into a world leader in melanoma research and treatment. Here's how to beat our national cancer.

10 mins

HEALING TRAUMA AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE AND SPIRIT

A delicate dance exists between the spine and the energy field. Bridging ancient wellness traditions and modern neuroscience could help you recalibrate your body, mind and soul - especially when it comes to trauma and the overarching state of your nervous system. Find out why, and how.

8 mins

Rest, roll and recover

Your body requires proper care and attention to function at its best. Just as you fuel your body with nutritious food, you must also provide it with adequate rest and recovery to maintain optimal health.

4 mins

Community-based prepping

Is the future going to look like it does at the present? Or might there be unexpected challenges? The answer is that challenges are likely and if not now, then soon. The real question becomes how we will respond to that disruption and achieve sustainable positive outcomes as a result.

9 mins

GUNBIM GALLERIES

The sheer size of Kakadu's renowned natural reserves is truly mindboggling, and you won't fully appreciate it until you embark on a trail, explore the ouerhangs and immerse yourself in the places that bear witness to thousands of years of life. In this article, we showcase the top Indigenous galleries in Kakadu and the fantastic brief hikes that take you there.

6 mins

Gohan Everyday Japanese Cooking

Gohan: Everyday Japanese Cooking is an ode to the wholesome beauty of traditional Japanese cuisine. Penned by cookbook author Emiko Davies, who hails from both Australian and Japanese culinary traditions, it invites readers into her childhood kitchen. This is soulful cuisine, meticulously crafted with affection to nourish the body and promote wellbeing, but also to forge a profound connection to the essence of home.

3 mins

Skincare that really cares

We put Sanctum's most popular products to the test and see why they're loved and adored by all.

3 mins

Protein - the building blocks of beauty

Chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb and organ meats such as pâté are all rich sources of high-quality protein.

3 mins

Fill your life with delicious scents

Fill your garden with scents and enjoy the sense of tranquillity and quiet joy that comes with them.

2 mins

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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.

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