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.

Earthworks of the Amazon

Two moons

From the editor • Unexpected, life-altering events — even if they don’t happen to you — have a way of quieting the noise and bringing clarity.

The spoonful • Thoughts for sipping

Star Letter

The Pulse • Medical findings for a healthier body

Life Lines • Interesting slices of life

Green Beat • All the latest in environmental issues

Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) • Oyster mushrooms are the most cultivated mushroom and are highly nutritious, containing flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, fibre, bioactive proteins and many more benefits.

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) • Hypericum has been used medicinally since ancient Greece. Today, it is used an an anti-depressant and contains many health benefits.

The flirtation minefield • Flirting is essential to meeting someone and expressing interest, but it is as terrifying as it is thrilling. It is personal and yet it is universal, and somewhere in the paradox that is flirtation are some delicious truths about life.

ABUNDANTLY CLEAR • Is it money, is it time, is it fame or is it belonging? If you want a life of abundance, then you need to have a clear idea of what abundance may be.

Healing ancestral wounds • Echoing into the future to affect subsequent generations, our ancestors’ lives may shape us in insidious ways. Here, we explore how to heal our ancestral wounds.

OCEANS OF CHANGE • A love of the ocean can inspire awe, adventure and sometimes a life mission. A startling encounter with pollution during a surf trip sparked Camden Howitt’s two-decade commitment to marine protection. As a driving force behind New Zealand’s 2019 ban on single-use plastic bags, he continues to advocate for large-scale environmental change.

NATURAL WAYS TO enhance testosterone levels • Men’s testosterone levels naturally decline with age, which can lead to health issues such as loss of muscle mass, increased body fat, fatigue, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, mood issues and depression. Here, you’ll discover the best ways to boost testosterone levels naturally using foods, nutrients, herbs and other lifestyle factors.

How grief rewires the brain • The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

Sleep your way to dream skin • Discover the transformative power of quality shut eye combined with evening skincare rituals to wake up radiant.

Nourish your body & soul • In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the profound influence that daily rituals and nature have on our wellbeing. Yet, the natural world surrounds us with more than just beauty. It offers healing and a sense of calm that can restore both mind and body.

HOW TO CREATE A THRIVING MICROBIOME • Within our gut lies a bustling microbial ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms that outnumber our human cells. This dynamic community is more than just a biological marvel — it’s a vital force that profoundly influences our overall health and wellbeing.

The upside of uncertainty • Sometimes, if...