Over the last 18 months I’ve seen an increasing number of puppies presenting for their first wellness check. This should be an exciting time for new puppy carers, but sadly, too many are already unwell, due to stress, illness and poor socialisation.

Leaves from old healthy cauliflowers or cabbages from the supermarket are a good source of a molybdenum-rich material to use for compost.

Looking to bring more art into your home but feeling overwhelmed by the endless options? Find out how to choose and arrange art at home.

In challenging times, as we deal with epidemics and war, it can be helpful to elevate your mind, and sometimes you can turn to ancient wisdom to help with that. The sacred geometry embedded in the symbol known as “the Flower of Life” has been acknowledged for centuries. From Egypt to Plato and Leonardo da Vinci, “the Flower” has been regarded as having mystical properties that can change your soul.

Guests at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat often call the Gwinganna Detox a ‘delicious detox’ and say they feel so much better than they have in years.

Mental health and wellbeing starts with communities looking out for each other. Year after year we have seen Queensland Mental Health Week events bring communities together each October, helping bolster a sense of belonging and generate connections and conversations.

We sat with the founder of Nature Care College, Catherine McEwan to celebrate 50 years of being at the forefront of natural therapies.

One of the many highlights of Syrian food is mezza, a generous spread of small dishes, mostly eaten without cutlery, using flat bread, lettuce or vine leaves to scoop up dips or to wrap around portions of colourful salads. Syrian dishes are mainly focused around this mezza concept and key ingredients in Syrian recipes include garlic, lamb, rice, chickpeas, fava beans, lentils, cabbage, cauliflower, vine leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, pistachios, honey and fruits.

Jewel-like pomegranates are one of my favourite salad ingredients. That little pop of sweet tartness is a joy to eat with crisp greens and cucumber.

A beautiful vegetarian dish that showcases Syrian cuisine perfectly … aromatic spices, lemon, honey dressing and garlic yoghurt.

You can easily double or triple this recipe to make as much or as little as you need. Allow one medium eggplant per person and a couple of tablespoons of hummus.

Lamb is a staple in Syria. Combined with this aromatic spice rub and side salad, it is a healthy and delicious feast.