Wellbeing

FUN FACT: Scholars say the word 'salary' may be derived from the Latin word for salt ('sal'), from a time when Roman soldiers had a particular wage for the purchase of salt. So now that you've got your fun fact for the day, let's talk about which salt you should actually be spending your salary on, you Roman soldier, you. There's so much more than table salt out there. There's black salts, pink salts, salts from the Himalayans, salts you bathe in, salts you breathe in – salts for every occasion. Let's break it down. Table salt This is the salt most people keep...

There's whispering on the streets of Australia. Excited whispering. Two words, being passed along like a well-kept secret. Salt therapy. You might have seen it online, or caught a glimpse on one of the morning shows. Perhaps you've had a friend with newly-glowing skin telling you about its' benefits. Or perhaps you haven't heard the word at all. You better catch up, then. Everyone is talking about Salts of the Earth, the salt therapy centres popping up in metropolitan areas around Australia. From Megan Gale to Luke Hodge, Australia's finest are hooked. Before we show you just what people are saying about salt...

There's one thing about hay fever sufferers; they are desperate for some relief. Whether it's a particular concoction of tablets, or avoiding the outdoors altogether, the sneeziest people are almost superstitious about their routines. And why wouldn't they be? Spring season brings a wealth of new allergens with it, which for some, means months of sniffly, sneezy, sinus torture. But perhaps there's something they haven't tried. Salt lamps. That's right, salt lamps aren't just for hippies anymore. In fact, the popularity of salt lamps is exploding. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing in the right décor (think 'scandinavian simplicity' rather than 'new-age witchcraft crystal...

If there's one thing you learn by being surrounded by kids, it's that they get sick. A lot. All over each other. Coughing, sneezing, scratching, wheezing – sometimes, kids are just a cacophony of contagion. Are you sick of it? (Pun intended, of course.) We bet you are. So here's a few handy tips to boost the health of your little monsters. 1. Move it, move it. We all know exercise is better for you than sitting on the couch. Unfortunately. But between iPads, TV and Netflix, there's far too many reasons for kids (and the rest of us) to be snuggling under...

Are you feeling a little bit stressed at work? Have you forgotten to finish that report? Did you just realise you have a deadline this afternoon? Are you getting a bit behind in your filing? Do you have an inbox full of emails? Should you be working harder right now? Sorry. That probably didn't help. But if you're feeling stressed, here's a few breathing exercises that WILL help. Relax, spend a minute or two on your breathing, and your focus will be razor sharp. 1. One nostril. This will sound crazy, but it works. Close your eyes (when you've finished reading this entire article,...

Work stress. Relationship stress. Family stress. New parent stress. Money stress. Feeling stressed, much? Stress is a big problem amongst us all in 2016. Anxiety and depression sufferers have increased dramatically over the past decade, often leading back to the amount of stress in our daily lives. So, what can we do to try and minimise our stress levels, before we reach boiling point? Importantly, if you feel like you can't cope with your current levels of stress, you should seek some help from your doctor or a counsellor. But if your stress levels feel manageable most of the time, here are...

Good news, you can still eat salt. Just make it GOOD salt. Salt and vinegar chips. Salted caramel. Salt and pepper calamari. There are so many delicious foods that involve salt, and yet we have been taught to avoid it, with health-nuts striving to cut sodium out of their diet altogether. In some ways, this is a good idea; table salt (which is 97% chemically produced Sodium Chloride, and 3% tables. Just kidding. But not about the chemically produced 97%…) is definitely not good for the ol' body. It's bleached, devoid of all nutrients, and the scary truth is; if you put...

We're a few weeks into the new year, and you know what that means. Our resolutions are out the window. Gone. Zip. Na-da. It's so easy to make all those promises to yourself on New Year's Eve, isn't it? This year, I WILL run a half-marathon! I WILL clean out the old laundry cupboard! I WILL take better care of myself! And yet, just a few weeks later, we're back to rushing around, forgetting to take time out for ourselves. So here's a few quick tips to make sure you make this year as healthy and happy as it can...