There are times in all our lives when we experience grief. We all feel it to different degrees, and some cope better than others. So what exactly is grief, and how can we best survive it? Melbourne-based psychologist Chris Hall is the Director of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement and is an expert […]

By Annette Campbell Did you know that the healing art of kinesiology was actually devised by a chiropractor in the 1960s? There’s lots we didn’t know about this therapy, so we asked practising kinesiologist and teacher Sue Crosdale a few quick questions. There are many different types of kinesiology, but generally-speaking, the client remains fully […]

Dreams are clues from your unconscious mind about what’s bothering you in the waking world. Check out these 16 symbols from slumberland. 1 Aeroplane This usually means two things: one, wanting the freedom to ‘fly solo’ towards a destination, and two, defying gravity and, by association, thumbing your nose at convention. 2 Animals If you […]

A US study has found that women carry a far greater number of bacteria on the palms of their hands than men, and that washing them in fact has little impact on the diversity of bacteria we carry. The findings revealed that not only do human hands in general have a far greater range of […]

Food Coach Judy Davie gives you the lowdown on how — and how long — you can best store fruit and veggies in the warmer months… To read more about storing fresh produce, see part one of The Food Coach’s A-Z guide to storing spring fruits and vegetables.

If you knew you could do just five simple things a day to stay sane — would you? Scientists in the UK have found that simple social and personal activities like gardening or fixing things around the house can improve mental health just as much as eating a healthy diet of fresh fruit and vegetables […]

Just because we might do more entertaining in the warmer months doesn’t mean we have to eat more kilojoules! These simple swaps from Food Coach Judy Davie make outdoor eating easier on the waistline…

Feeling stuck? Try Pamela Allardice’s seven-step plan to bust that rut and push forward in your life. 1 Make time First, create an opportunity for inward focus. Getting unstuck isn’t just about moving on: before you can do that, you need to look within and establish who you are and what you want. Schedule an […]

Forget obsessing about what you eat and take a good hard look at the way you eat! Japanese scientists have discovered that eating your food quickly makes you three times more likely to be overweight. The research conducted by Professor Hiroyasu Iso and colleagues from Osaka University in Japan, showed that it’s not just eating […]

With a recent surge in gourmet offerings the scope of today’s pizza is huge. No longer is it simply a high fat, high salt takeaway food best limited in the diet. Let’s explore what’s hot in the latest offerings and how best to choose a pizza to please. That’s the TICK Smart choices Base – […]