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Aromatherapy recipes

8 natural ways to ward off insomnia, stress, headaches and hangovers

Linda Smith explores the benefits of essential oils, including ways they can be used to relieve stress and other day-to-day ailments, and discovers why aromatherapy is akin to ‘cooking’ for the soul. ...

Brainy business

Eat for your mind – and you’ll be able to ward off brain-degenerative diseases and keep your brain young.

Our brains rely on carbohydrates and B group vitamins for optimal memory, amino acids for the regulation of mood and polyunsaturated fatty acids in order to balance hormones in the body. ...

8 ways to balance hormones

The array of experiences controlled by hormonal fluxes is truly phenomenal, says naturopath Sally Mathrick

Ever overreacted? Ever felt like you’ve put on weight despite eating the same as always? Ever experienced period cramps or felt agitated before menstruation? Felt totally hyperactive or totally lethargic? Exhausted or excited? Horny or totally uninspired? Trusting or suspicious? ...

How to improve your self-esteem

Studies have shown that social anxiety and low self-esteem go hand in hand

Clinical psychologist Nada Asceric recommends watching out for negative thoughts as the first step. ...

Mushroom curry and cauliflower rice (vegan)

Dorota and Walter Trupp share their raw food recipes. ...

Reducing the stresses in life

Take control and avoid burning out.

Kate Toholka shows us how our busy lifestyles are impacting our health, and why we need to slow down. ...

22 happy habits

Optimise your happiness quotient with these powerful practices.

The founder of positive psychology Dr Martin Seligman says 60 per cent of happiness is due to joyful genes and environment, the remaining 40 per cent is in our hands. ...

Barre Body

A fusion of ballet, barre, yoga and Pilates

Tired of your old workout? Barre Body is a complete body workout fusing ballet barre conditioning, yoga, and Pilates, designed to tone your entire body, creating longer, leaner muscles. ...

Stay tutti fruity hydrated

Fill up on fruit to help meet your hydration needs

Staying hydrated is particularly important, especially during the warmer months when we’re more likely to lose moisture through sweat. ...

Preparing for pregnancy

A step-by-step guide for new mums

While there’s no perfect way to prepare for pregnancy, there are some healthy steps mothers-to-be in particular can take to get their body baby ready, explains Shannon Dunn. ...

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