Bremer Bay is a south Western Australian hotspot for thousands of New Years Eve student revellers, but that’s not all. In a deep-sea canyon 60km offshore, there’s a different party to enjoy, and its guests of honour sit at the top of the oceanic food chain – the orca, or killer whales. It’s early morning, […]
You’ve leapt full force into a new exercise regime and now you’re feeling run down and losing sleep. These could be signs you are overdoing it. Getting in shape isn’t about smashing your body every day, recovery time is a vital part of the smart exercise equation. Looking at the super fit and super toned trainers
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This powerfully simple meditation technique originates from Taoism, which is the ancient foundation of Chinese philosophy, medicine and acupuncture. A few years ago I met a hospitalised child who was suffering night terrors in isolation after chemotherapy treatments. Having had good experiences with a Taoist practice called inner-smile meditation, I gave her parents a basic
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Japanese-born “healing facilitator” Fumi Yamamoto has developed a massage technique using acupressure points, which works like a natural facelift. I am loath to allow the hands of time to freely fumble with my countenance, but surgical procedures are not for me. I’m searching for an alternative that will keep me looking, well, like myself sans
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With obesity a growing epidemic, weight loss fads come and go and conventional wisdom changes every day. But most of it comes down to science and common sense – all things in moderation. Here are ten myths we’ve busted. Myth 1: If I’m not a size 8 – 12, I’m fat. For starters, of course
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See what’s in super fit yummy mummy Michelle Bridges’ gym bag, PLUS what you’ll need if you’re starting from scratch. This is all about convenience – the convenience of having your gym bag packed either at home or in your car so it’s easy to get to the gym and everything’s there for you. In
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Thinking of becoming a vegetarian? It’s a personal choice, but in a nutshell, here’s why I did, with quotes from some famous historical vegos to back me up. Save yourself, save the world The largest epidemiological study ever conducted (the China-Oxford-Cornell study) found that vegetarians and vegans have superior immune function and are far less
Ever wished your body came with an individualised manual? Forget about battling your body and struggling to change what you’ve got. According to this ancient Indian wisdom, your individual constitution is predetermined at birth. And you can learn to work with (and love) it. Ayurveda is India’s 5000-year-old science of life, health and longevity. It
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Exercise keeps your butt perky, so why not your face? Unlike your body muscles, your 57 facial muscles are directly attached to your skin. When facial muscles lose their tone, the skin starts to sag and lose its lustre. Toning the muscles of your neck and face will increase oxygen circulation, speed up lymphatic drainage
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As Editor of Scoop Traveller I was taken to the skies, to swoop over the untouched faraway land of Cape Leveque and the Buccaneer Archipelago on an Irresistible Islands Air Safari with Kimberley Aviation. “Tango, Foxtrot, Whisky, Bravo over…” I heard muffled snatches of pilot Ryan Mills’ radio chat through my huge headphones as the
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