Body

Do you remember the classic Bounty bar? That nostalgic coconut-and-chocolate duo that was absolutely everywhere growing up? I loved them, but when I started reading ingredient labels more carefully, I realised the store-bought version that’s around these days is packed with refined sugars, emulsifi ers and artifi cial binders that do nothing good for your […]

Movement is more than exercise. It’s the language of your body, the map of your energy and often the mirror of your emotions. Belinda Norton shares a daily practice designed to release what’s stuck, physically, emotionally and energetically. Movement is more than exercise. It’s the language of your body, the map of your energy, and […]

A yoga teacher fractured her kneecap in a Sydney car park on the way to the airport, then spent six weeks in Paris being wheeled through galleries by her 12-year-old son. The accident taught her, again, what the practice has always been about. A piece on yoga for older bodies, with a chair-based sequence you […]

Your home might look stunning, but have you considered what’s lurking beneath the surface? Most interiors are designed for aesthetics and functionality. But what about health? The materials you choose today will impact your health for years to come. It’s well documented that poor indoor air quality can have devastating effects on your health, from […]

“Supplement stacking” is right on trend, but you need to know how to do it correctly if you don’t want to crash and burn on your stack. Do you take a multivitamin every day? If that’s all you take, perhaps with a little vitamin C when you feel a cold coming on or some magnesium […]

Autism isn’t a trend, a tragedy or an “epidemic”; it’s one expression of human neurodiversity. So why do so many autistic people spend years masking, misread as “too much” or “not enough”, and only discover the truth in adulthood? In this article, we follow real Australian stories, from late diagnosis to unmasking, while exploring what […]

This October we are proud to celebrate World Menopause Month. A time to raise awareness, break down stigmas and encourage more open, honest conversations about menopause. Menopause is a natural part of life, yet it’s often viewed as something to fear. Every women’s experience is different and while this transition can bring challenges, it can […]

Wheat makes up a staggering 20 per cent of the world’s kilojoule intake. In recent times, its gluten component has become the focus of attention as it may trigger coeliac disease and other conditions. We look at why gluten is such a big deal and how you can cook without it. Over the past decade, […]

Australia is the only developed country with no mandatory domestic standard governing the word organic on a label. Uncertified products can legally use the word “organic” even where organic content is very low, provided the claim is not misleading under Australian Consumer Law. For health-conscious Australians paying a premium in good faith, that is not […]

Her father died when she was young; her mother’s dying now. She’s birthed four children; she’s carried a mother’s mental load ever since; and recently, she started lifting weights. One day, when tackling an especially heavy load, a wave of sadness hit her and she found herself in tears. It was the first time, but […]

Creatine occurs naturally in muscle cells (lesser amounts are produced in the brain and the testes) and is synthesised in the liver, kidneys and pancreas (endogenous) from the amino acids arginine, glycine and methionine. It is found naturally in animal foods — grass-fed meat, cow’s milk and seafood — so is potentially deficient in vegetarian […]

We have known about the connection between the gut and the brain for a little while now, but more recently there has been an explosion of research into the effect of your diet on your mental health. Perhaps you instinctively know that what you eat affects how you feel — for instance, that when you […]