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.

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The Imago Mundi

From the editor • Thank you for reading, for reflecting, for being part of this community and for welcoming me so open-heartedly.

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

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) • An incredibly valuable medicinal plant, dandelion tastes bitter and salty. All parts of the plant can be used — root, leaves and flowers.

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) • Bergamot is a herbal supplement that has been called a “natural statin” because of its cholesterol-lowering properties, but it can help with many health conditions, from metabolic syndrome to stress.

A Handy Hello • Waving hello and shaking hands are second nature to us in the modern Western world. We perform these gestures so automatically that we usually take them for granted but, if you dig into them, these hand gestures offer fascinating insights into how we work.

THE WAYS OF wine • Wine consumption may be declining around the world, but it remains an incredibly popular drink. Wine is a complex chemical blend and to get the most of your wine without any negative effects, you just need to be a little knowledgeable about your favourite vino.

Creative Conception • The emotional toll of fertility can feel like a roller-coaster ride — cycles of hoping, waiting and not knowing. It’s easy to get caught up in the details and worry about missing the one crucial step that could make all the difference. The process of trying to conceive a baby can become a source of despair, rather than hope. Drawing on the wisdom of Chinese medicine, it’s possible to see the bigger picture and navigate this time with more joy.

LIVING AN INSPIRED LIFE • Long before Dr John Demartini became a renowned teacher and speaker, he was a school dropout who couldn’t read and hitchhiked to Hawaii to surf. A near-fatal wave and a chance encounter set him on a path that would transform his life. From a struggling, dyslexic boy labelled a “dunce” to one of the world’s most sought-after human behaviour specialists, his story reminds us it’s never too late to make your mark.

THRIVING IN PERIMENOPAUSE • Though often overlooked, perimenopause is a significant and transformative chapter in a woman’s life and one that touches every aspect of health and wellbeing. Rather than something to fear or endure in silence, it’s a time that calls for deeper self-care, compassion and support. We explore four key areas commonly impacted during perimenopause: the menstrual cycle, metabolism and weight, the nervous system and skin health. With a clearer understanding of these changes, you can navigate this transition with more ease and confidence.

FASCIA the body’s hidden storyteller • Once thought of as merely structural support, fascia is now recognised as a sensory, emotional and even energetic organ. This connective tissue web may not only hold us together — it may hold the unspoken stories of our lives.

In good company • Despite all the ways we stay connected online, many...