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This is a tale of two birdies. Well, in fact it’s a tale of four birdies but that doesn’t have the literary impact as an opening line of the “two birdie” version. The tale though does begin with two birdies, two “welcome swallows”, in fact. In case y

Krill can survive the extreme cold of the Antarctic because they have a high content of long-chain fatty acids including EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These fatty acids are attached to their cell membranes by important p

Despite the colloquial association with human lunacy, nuts are a very healthy food. Nuts vary from tree to tree (or bush), but generally speaking a good nut gives you healthy unsaturated fats, a bit of protein and a smattering of vitamins and mineral

Two hundred years ago the poet John Keats was going on about nature and how it was a remedy for the stresses and strains of city life. OK, so Keats died at age 25 of tuberculosis so he may not have fully followed his own prescription, but it shows th

Everyone knows a pineapple. It is a delicious edible fruit from a tropical plant — the most economically significant plant of the bromeliad family. Interestingly, the word “pineapple” in English was first recorded to describe a pine cone (from conife

What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned as a yogi? I think the most important lesson is that yoga is a continuous process. I see this as the ongoing ability to integrate the eight limbs from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras into daily life. These incl

Have you joined the sleep-tracking, steps-counting wearable tech craze yet? I’ve never been fond of numbers. My brain is more creative than logical; I dropped out of maths in Year 10 and the AutoSum is my only Excel trick. So naturally, when fitness

T: +61 428 780 790 E: spice.tina@googlemail.com W: instagram.com/artra.spice I’ve been doodling since I was able to hold a pencil, thanks to my dad who used to sit and draw with me. Trying to explain shading and perspective to me at such a young age

Is your skin scaly, dry, red, rough, lined, pigmented or blotchy? Your complexion is an ever-evolving reflection of your inner state. Along with healthy eating, exercise and rest, external products can make a massive impact on your most visible organ

There’s been a lot of talk about the concept of nose-to-tail cooking when it comes to cooking meat, but what about our forgotten plants? Although it’s not a new concept, root-to-stem cooking is gaining traction, not only in Australian restaurants but

Creepy, crawly, tiny and mostly unobtrusive, insects have mostly taken a back seat in the public eye when it comes to threatened species. While the focus of conservation efforts has been on glamorous mammals like snow leopards and polar bears, insect

You’ve likely experienced the relaxing yet invigorating feeling that comes from a swim in the sea, for example, or a stroll by the ocean inhaling the salty air. And you don’t need to visit the ocean to get the benefits. Many salt-based therapies are

Fresh from surfing New South Wales’ Manly beach with former pro surfer Layne Beachley, lunch with former surfing world champion Tom Carroll and talking to 5500 students for a Stand Tall event, Derek Rabelo expressed his affection for Australia, his h

We stare across its horizons endlessly, exercise by its shores and flock there for holidays. With 50 per cent of the world’s population living by the ocean, what is it about the sea that relaxes and entrances us? People haven’t always flocked to the

Getting out of your comfort zone, delayed flights, jet lag and communication barriers can leave you feeling a bit worse for wear. One of the joys of travelling is that it is unpredictable, with things often occurring that are out of your control. But

Do you ever hear voices? Whispers in your mind rehashing old issues or cyclic comments like, “I’ll never be a good enough parent”? Mental chatter is to blame for the repetitive thoughts that buzz inside the human brain and cause anxiety and stress. B

Long before the term “superfood” was coined, South Americans in places like Peru were growing foods renowned for their health and life-giving benefits. The Incas, for example, combined their knowledge of food production with their country’s wonderful

For minor ailments and injuries, it’s handy to have a portable first-aid kit for your pets. You can make use of things around the house, which saves money and waste. Keep it in a box and make sure everything is organised and labelled. First-aid doesn

Aries, you are the wild child of the zodiac; the fiery ram leaping to fulfil desires and to address wrongs. Ruled by the warrior energy of Mars, lover Venus is your natural complement. Fortunately, planet Venus brings a gentle nurturing balance to Ma

Martin Luther King Jr famously said, “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” Why is it then in romantic relationships that once the blossom of new love fades, it can sometimes feel like you’re sleeping with the enemy?

In September 2018, Jacinda Ardern, the young and dynamic Prime Minister of New Zealand, stood before an almostempty United Nations General Assembly hall and called for a new kind of leadership. Specifically, one centred on kindness. Months later, in

Making time for self-care can often feel a little … selfish. As if you don’t deserve that extra hour in bed or you haven’t earned the time to be completely alone for a few hours on the weekend. There are commitments you will always have in life, but

At age 40, Roxanne was caught up in a stressful cycle of playing Mum and Dad to her two kids, ages six and nine, as her husband frequently travelled for work, all while carrying around an excess weight of 20 kilos. “I had gone up and down with my wei

When we hear the word courage, we most commonly visualise scenarios around defending ourselves or others from attack — physical, verbal, emotional or psychological. Yet our personal courage ranges deeper than just fight or flight and, when triggered,

The early 1990s were heady days in the world of computers. Early adopters were communicating with one another through networks whose role was soon taken over in 1993 by arrival of the Internet. A sense of novelty and techno-optimism was in the air. O

Gingerly I inch towards the abyss: a yawning chasm that disappears deep into the earth. There’s no guardrail holding me back, no warning signs, just the forested ridgelines of a thousand flattop peaks beckoning me to the edge. Giddy, I lean out just

After decades of conflict between farmers and wandering elephants along the Thai-Myanmar border, Thailand’s most beloved former leader — King Bhumibol the Great — conjured up a daring new plan. Throwing a border around the wild lands of the country’s

JESSICA BELLEF, MURDOCH BOOKS Author Jessica Bellef invites you to explore 15 truly unique Australian homes in her new book, Individual. From an artistic city terrace to a quirky seaside shack, each space is an individual reflection of the people liv

Natio’s new “Focus on wellbeing” collection harnesses the natural benefits of essential oils from plants and flowers, blended to support the specific wellbeing needs common to a modern lifestyle and designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life. A

Endeavour College of Natural Health is the leader in natural health education and research, producing the experts that keep the world well. Offering courses in naturopathy, nutrition, acupuncture, myotherapy, complementary medicine and remedial massa

Did you know that not every natural medicine practitioner is accredited? This means you could be paying for a practitioner that doesn’t maintain professional and ongoing training or adhere to an association’s code of conduct. Australia has a flourish

The most common cause of injuries to the extremities, particularly in older people, is tripping over the much-loved family pet. In younger people, sports injuries are more common. A previously fit older woman (75 years old) came to see me who had tri

A garden can be many things. It can have “exterior decoration” — the kind you buy from a chain store or a cheap “we made three million of these” online store. It can include a neat house set in a mown lawn with trimmed shrubs and possibly a row of ro