Nature & Health

mind + spirit

Advice and ideas on relationships, spiritual and mental health, meditation, relaxation, eco-travel, parenting, living a more positive, socially conscious, sustainable, soulful, and connected life.

Plus, inspirational interviews with leading thinkers and gurus in this field and reallife stories of readers who have overcome health problems using natural therapies.

Surefire confidence boosters

22 Apr 2013 Men tend to have a natural ego which makes them focus on their attributes. Women do the opposite, focusing on real or imagined flaws.

Take it outside

15 Apr 2013 Regular exercise in a natural environment - but not the gym - may cut your risk of suffering from poor mental health by as much as half.

Be a grumble-bum

08 Apr 2013 Contrary to previous research, a new study shows that pessimists live longer, healthier lives than optimists - so get your grump on!

Is your child an old soul?

08 Apr 2013 Has your child 'been here before'? Who is that imaginary friend they talk to? It could be a relative who passed away before the child was born.

Try a star meditation

03 Apr 2013 The star is a powerful and ancient symbol, figuring prominently in literature, religion, and mythology. It's also a wonderful meditation tool.

The spirit of money

01 Apr 2013 The doom-and-gloom economic headlines are depressing enough - but that's not the worst money problem women face.

Secrets of a bullet-proof spirit

01 Apr 2013 Bouncing back from life's hardest hits isn't easy - but it is possible.

Life, etc - an interview with Gretel Killeen

01 Apr 2013 Media personality Gretel Killeen talks about life, motherhood, the power of confident communication - and a career that wasn’t planned at all.