The Art of Healing

The fields are fair in autumn yet, and the sun’s still shining there, But we bow our heads and we brood and fret, because of the masks we wear; Or we nod and smile the social while, and we say we’re doing well, But we break our hearts, oh, we break o

Even if it’s hiding amid a pile of pain, we can always find something that will shift us into a positive state of mind. There is always a reason to smile. I know it may seem like the world is falling apart, but you can also look at it from the persp

A new study has found that when high schoolers are taught about gratitude and given opportunities to practise it, they show improved mental health and wellness. In recent years, many educators have used social-emotional learning (SEL) programs to fo

Wisdom has gained increasing interest among researchers over the last few decades, as a biologically-based personality trait relevant to physical wellbeing and mental health. Previous studies have identified six common, measurable components of wisdo

Whether you love to hate it, or hate to love it, social media is now integral to most of our lives. But how it affects us isn’t so black and white. According to recent research, it’s not about whether we use social media, but rather ‘how’ and ‘why’ w

Their analyses showed that not only does a country’s social justice contribute to people’s happiness, but it is the second strongest predictor of their life satisfaction. Only a country’s social capital (the strength of family relationships and large

Apps alone don’t motivate most people to exercise but interacting with an online exercise community as well provides the impetus for exercisers to do more – and enjoy what they are doing. New research led by Flinders University PhD candidate Jasmine

Immunity is on just about everyone’s mind lately, and it should be because a healthy body relies on a strong immune system for fighting off viruses as well as pathogenic bacteria and parasites. Supporting the immune system is very important, especial

To say that 2020 was a challenging year for most of us is a profound understatement. While it’s easy to fall into quiet despair, there has never been a better time to cultivate positive mental health habits, one of them being gratitude. Paradoxicall

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has recently released its major research report for 2020: Defining the Mental Wellness Economy. It’s the first study to define mental wellness as opposed to mental health and to clarify the key concepts and pathway

A growing mental health crisis is the ‘second wave’ of health issues that experts anticipate due to the prolonged stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent Kaiser Family Foundation Tracking poll from July 2020, 53 percent of U.S. adults reported t

Dr. David Hanscom is an orthopaedic surgeon and specialist on back pain who left his practice to focus on educating others on how to become pain-free without surgery. Most recently, after surviving COVID-19, he turned his attention to prevention … “W

Many of us, myself included, love a good list or recipe - something to follow to make sure everything turns out as it should. But if my life was a recipe, the ingredients would be ‘a bit of this’ and ‘a bit of that’. All in good measure, but nothing

Eating well is important for people impacted by cancer. Having the right types and amount of food before, during and after treatment can help one feel stronger, better able to tolerate treatment, less prone to infections and have a better quality of

I was in an emotionally abusive marriage and I didn’t even know it.! When everything fell into place and I had words to explain my normal’ my whole life changed amazingly and magically. My journey was long and tumultuous with multiple dark nights of

In our meat and dairy-heavy culinary culture, removing the items that typically make up the biggest percentage of one’s diet can seem like an overwhelming challenge. But many people are doing just that. A 2018 study by Ipsos, a global research and co

20-45 minutes, 3-6 days per week for 4 weeks, The body scan can be performed while lying down or sitting. 1. Begin by bringing your attention into your body. You can close your eyes if that’s comfortable for you . 2. Feel the weight of your body on

Dr Simon Wilksch; BPsych (Hons), PhD (Clinical Psychology) is both a researcher and clinician in the area of eating disorders. He is a Senior Research Fellow at Flinders University in Adelaide, leading research projects in the area of eating disorder

SERVES 2 3 large aubergines, stalks removed, each aubergine cut lengthways into 6cm thick slices (750g)3 tbsp olive oil220g paneer (or extra-firm tofu), roughly grated2 limes: finely grate the zest to get 1 tsp then juice to get 2 tbsp45g hot mango

If you’re performing an act of kindness, chances are it’s to help someone or make them smile. But did you know that there are scientifically proven benefits of being kind? Research has confirmed that acts of kindness can reduce the symptoms of stress