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The providence of nature offers aid for poor sleepers in the form of sedative, hypnotic and relaxant herbs.

WellBeing reader Tessa Koller shares experiences of living with a rare disorder and what it takes to thrive in the digital era.

With the cyclical passing of spring, summer, autumn and winter, the needs of our beauty routine also change. Here’s how to season-sync your skincare and make-up for inside-out radiance all year round.

I feel like this is what would be served to me in heaven. There’s something so incredibly decadent about the combination of pastry and custard that I find irresistible.

These are such a tasty and fuss-free dessert. To make prep even easier, make the filo pastry cases in advance, then all you need to do is fill with the cheesecake filling when guests arrive. The cheesecake is naturally sweetened with honey, which pairs perfectly with the tang of the lemon and the crunch of pistachios.

This spinach and ricotta pie is easy to prepare and tastes delicious. For a lower-calorie alternative, substitute for low-fat ricotta cheese and remove the parmesan.

A quick and easy vegetarian lunch or light dinner, this tart is the perfect way to make the taste of summer stretch just that bit further.

Although small in size, these filo-wrapped feta parcels punch above their weight in flavour and richness. Perfect served as an appetiser or with a salad as a light meal, the combination of salty, soft, warm cheese and the sweet stickiness of the honey is next level.

Make every day leg day. While training body parts on certain days may seem like a time-efficient idea, a better strategy is legs daily. The bonus is this set can be completed in the comfort of your lounge room.

Periods can be a bloody pain, but you can breeze through the monthly menses with therapeutic food, herbs and supplements.

Reputed to be the world’s first chewing gum, mastic gum is a resin secreted by the mastic tree, traditionally grown on the Greek island of Chios, and it has some powerful healing properties.

Black rice is a fantastic alternative to white rice. It has a chewy, nutty texture and is a great source of anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant. You’ll be able to buy black rice from most supermarkets or health food stores.