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.  Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

A Silk Road high

From the editor • In a world that constantly tells us newer is better, choosing repair is a declaration that some people and things deserve second chances. Broken doesn’t mean worthless.

The spoonful

Star Letter

The Pulse • Medical findings for a healthier body

Life Lines • Interesting slices of life

Green Beat • All the latest in environmental issues

Globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus — previously C. scolymus) • Used for both food and remedy by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, research today supports globe artichoke’s benefits for digestion, liver health and other physiological effects.

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) • This powerful herb shows promise for immunity, cognition and supporting cancer treatments.

Happiness found • Happiness is a goal we all strive towards, but have you stopped to think about exactly what “happiness” is to you? Is it being in love? Is it buying a new car? Is it living in your dream town? Or is it engaging in your favourite hobby? Let’s dig a little deeper beyond the top-of-mind imagery to discover the true nature of happiness.

Soil mates • Creatures with big round eyes that are threatened with extinction get our attention, but what those that are not so cuddly? Maintaining biodiversity is vital to our future but there is a far less sexy part of our environment that is perhaps most important, but gets less mention because it doesn’t have those inviting eyes. Let’s get down and dirty and talk all about soil and its role in planetary health.

THE GUT SKIN CONNECTION • The science of skin health is shifting — expanding beyond the epidermis and into the microbial metropolis of the gut. Clear skin may depend less on what you see in the mirror and more on a hidden ecosystem within.

Waste not, feed many • When Ronni Kahn AO saw perfectly good food being tossed into dumpsters behind her events, she didn’t just shake her head. She started a revolution. Two decades and more than 200 million meals later, the OzHarvest founder has transformed Australia’s relationship with food waste, proving that the courageous act of saying “enough” can ripple out to change millions of lives.

GOING OFF-GRID • Many fantasise about severing their financial dependence on big companies for everyday needs like power and water. Others make it a reality. What can we learn from them?

INTELLIGENT INSULIN • How to naturally prevent and reverse insulin resistance

Spice odyssey, a journey through flavour • Once treasured like gold and stored in ornate jars, spices deserve more than a humble spot in your kitchen cabinet. It’s time to pay reverence to spices as people once did throughout history.

SPEAKING UP AT THE DOCTOR • Taking control of your health involves having the courage to engage in honest, and sometimes difficult, conversations with your doctor. Here we take a look at how to move beyond the traditional doctor relationship and become empowered to advocate for yourself.

Glowing from within • Does the secret to radiant skin lie on your plate? A nutrient-rich diet may naturally enhance hydration,...