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Ayurvedic Applications for health and harmony

In part two of our introduction to Ayurveda, Diana Timmins tells us what floats our dosha boat…and what sends it sinking.

It is inevitable that we may be a little ‘out of sorts’, lose our sense of grounding or be knocked off our perch from time to time. But are our actions pacifying or aggravating the situation? According to the ancient Eastern healing principles of Ayurveda, which translates to ‘knowledge of life’, our lifestyle choices not only affect our ability to remain balanced on shaky ground, but could in fact be the initial cause for such physical and psychological disharmony. ...

Cherry Heaven dessert

Annette Sym, author of Symply Too Good To Be True, shares her recipes

Whip up a delicious dessert in no time at all ...

Oestrogen progesterone imbalance

An increasing problem among women

Oestrogen progesterone imbalance is responsible for many health issues, says naturopath Sally Mathrick. Too much oestrogen in relation to progesterone is called oestrogen dominance or excess, and is becoming an increasingly common problem. ...

Running 'greatly reduces risk of heart disease'

Runners have a 45% lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke. ...

Norfolk Island: a food lover's getaway

There are over 35 restaurant and cafes on the island

This pine-peppered archipelago in the South Pacific is fast gaining a reputation as a gastronomic destination, writes Tatyana Leonov. ...

THE JUICE CLEANSE: Is it for you?

If you want to shake a bad health habit and help your skin clear up, a juice cleanse may be the way to go.

Amber Wilson puts it to the test, with a food-free three-day juice detox. ...

8 ways to manage food intolerances

Learn to look after your body

Penny Lara looks at how to cope with common intolerances ...

How to deal with anxiety in 10 steps

Naturopath Kylie Cloney lends some expert advice

Most of us perform well under pressure, and stress can in fact be a driving factor to push us forward in life. However, how far is too far before stress becomes anxiety and the line is crossed? ...

10 tips to overcome shyness

We ask Dr Hyde for help

Struggle to overcome shyness? Dr Hyde suggests following these steps to become more confident in social situations. ...

Easy morning yoga moves

Start the day as you mean to go on!

Charlotte Dodson says that by practising the yoga moves below, for about 15 minutes a day, you can embrace your whole day with energy to spare. ...

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