What springs to mind when you think about meditation? Probably the stereotypical image of a person sitting cross-legged, palms facing up, eyes closed, silent and still. It’s an image of self-discipline and total peace – and yet in reality, this method doesn’t work for all
But don't buy mum chocolates. Fancy soaps? Nope. Fuzzy slippers, pyjamas, scented candles? No, no and no. On this Mother’s Day, keep your cash and give your mum a gift that will benefit her health and wellbeing. 1. Do a chore that mum hates and hold
The Breast Cancer Cure 'Tees for a Cure' campaign is back with its latest winter line-up of long sleeve tees, crew-neck sweatshirts and cosy hoodies. From 2021 to date, this campaign has raised an astounding $1,000,000 for Breast Cancer Research in New Zealand. Departing from its traditional
Dr Bo is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, member of the Climate Restoration Group, Registered Medical Council Osteopath, Naturopathic Physician and an Aromatic Medicine Practitioner. Your questions about how to use essential oils answered by Absolute Essential founder Dr Bo Hendgen. Absolute Essential - First Aid Essentials. Q: I’d
As we head into that time of year where the weather is more unpredictable than usual. Instead of feeling ‘trapped’ inside the house, we can use this time to be productive or have some fun! We’ve rounded up some rainy day activities for keeping busy
Kitchen gardens, often referred to as “potagers” in French, have a rich and diverse history dating back centuries. Their origins can be traced to the medieval monasteries of Europe, where monks cultivated herbs, vegetables, and fruits within the confines of their cloisters. These early kitchen
“After I had my two boys I was doing great, or at least that’s what everyone else thought,” says mother of two boys, Claire Anderson. Anderson thought she was going to be on Cloud-9 after she had kids, but that’s not what happened. “I was one of
Many people have a goal of self-improvement but not a plan. Attempting to go as hard as you can each day until you’ve run out of energy and willpower isn’t going to be successful, but here’s what you can try. 1. Your plan should have different
We all know exercise and eating well are good for us. When it comes to these, we often think about avoidance goals, like avoiding the effects of ageing or weight gain. Those motivations can carry a lot of psychological baggage, especially for women.Considering the links
Illustration by Bridget Daulby Broths were traditionally made from animal carcasses and bones. An ancient Scottish tradition, called “passing the knuckle” involved villagers putting a beef knuckle bone in water on the wood burner overnight. The bone would stew overnight in the water and in the morning the
