Contents
Community
12 Your Say
WellBeing readers tell us what’s on
their minds.
24 Road Test
We enjoy a complete restoration of
body, mind and spirit during our four-
night stay at Golden Door Wellness
Retreat & Spa.
26 Holistic Journey
We take a look at the humble
beginnings of Nourished Life,
a popular online marketplace for
natural health and beauty products.
28 Art for Art’s Sake
Lauren Farrugia shares how a love
of nature and the human form has
inspired her drawings.
147 Real Life Experience
After losing a child, reader Nikki
Clift had to find a way to reopen her
shattered heart.158 What’s On
What’s coming up for you, plus what’s
inspiring us.
162 Wellness Work
We explore how connecting to your
own core can help you to truly connect
to others.Beauty, Food & Health
14 The Pulse
Read about sauna sessions,
elderberries and Alzheimer’s in our
medical news section.
20 Supplement
Packed with antioxidants, the hawthorn
plant has been shown in numerous
studies to be protective of the heart.
22 Healing Food
The active ingredients in cardamom,
the “queen of spices”, exhibit a variety
of metabolic activities including
reducing spasms and cramps and
lowering blood pressure.
30 Fruit for the Skin
You can snack on it, drink it and cook
with it but did you know that fruit can
be used as a natural beauty product?
36 Fascinating Fascia
Fascia, your body’s deep connective
tissue, holds onto tension that can be
released through mindful movement.50 Cooking for Your Brain
Whether you’re trying to boost your
memory or improve productivity at
work, including brain-enhancing
foods in your daily diet is a must.
76 Special Report: Renew your Body
By facilitating your body’s innate
natural regenerative process, you can
renew and restore your body.
134 Recipes: The Beauty Chef
Gut Guide
Carla Oates, a pioneer in the
wellness space, has crafted her
latest cookbook, The Beauty Chef Gut
Guide, around the importance
of good gut health.Body, Mind & Spirit
16 Lifelines
Read about self-compassion in our
body and soul section.
60 Shifting with Change
Change can rewrite the rules and
challenge your expectations about
what works, what the future holds and
even how you perceive yourself.
64 Make Happiness a Habit
Find out the habits of happy people:
how to nurture your strengths, let
go of grudges and nourish your
inner wisdom.76 126
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