WellBeing Wild Issue 5

Cook at you. You’ve got WILD issue five in your hot little hands. I don’t think I can ever explain how much that means to me. There’s some kind of cosmic explosion in my heart every time I think about you holding WILD close, flicking through its eco pages, maybe even giving it a sniff (go on, dare you — nothing smells as good as WILD fresh off the press). We wouldn’t be here without you, so thank you. However, it’s not just you we need to thank. WILD is created on Bundjalung Country in Byron Bay and printed on Gadigal Country in Sydney. In this present moment, WILD has found a new home with you, perhaps on Country very far from its conception and print. Wherever WILD lands, we acknowledge…

Issue four was loved by you all! We received so many beautiful images and kind words — you big heartbreakers. Here are a few favourite shots of WILD in the wild. Playing favourites The best magazine ever! @wildthangcreative Happy days I love when this little beauty arrives in the mail. @ellydowning WILD in the world The only way to lounge. @julsnewbs Lazy arvos An essential afternoon read. @elme.creative Ultimate relaxation I recently spent three hours at Buddha Gardens Day Spa in Byron Bay and indulged in a coco-cream wrap, massage, facial and manicure. It was exactly the right way to end a whacky 2020. Book Loving Country by Bruce Pascoe and Vicky Shukuroglou offers a new way to travel and discover Australia — one that’s through an Indigenous narrative. The powerful book features more than 350 stunning photos and shares the stories from 18 sacred…

A fresh year. Blank pages. Unwritten stories. Mysteries. New experiences. My gosh, that feels good, doesn’t it? Mary Oliver, an American poet we admire, reminds us of these three things: 01: As long as you’re dancing, you can break the rules. 02: Sometimes breaking the rules is just extending the rules. 03: Sometimes there are no rules. So, with that in mind, how are you dancing into 2021? Here are a few things to take into the new year: Overthinking will kill you. You are not your thoughts. Your energy is your greatest asset, protect it. Check your privilege regularly. Live lightly on the earth. Have a bloody good year, wild ones!…

Hormones can get a bad rap, and it’s no wonder if you’re experiencing premenstrual moodiness, acne or tender breasts! While these symptoms are common, they certainly aren’t normal. When your hormones are in balance, they help you to feel emotionally, physically and mentally well. The three main sex hormones created by the ovaries are oestrogen (oestradiol), progesterone and testosterone. Let’s dive right into our sex hormones, shall we? Oestrogen Oestrogen receptors are found in almost every tissue in the body, making this a very important hormone. There are three types of oestrogen: oestradiol (the dominant oestrogen in women of childbearing age), oestriol (the main oestrogen during pregnancy) and oestrone (the only oestrogen that the body makes after menopause). When hormones are balanced, oestradiol is at its highest level in the first half of the…

1 Eat a predominantly anti-inflammatory diet and, where possible, organic. The anti-inflammatory diet is the most studied diet to support healthy hormones and fertility. 2 Be kind to your liver. Avoid “liver loaders” such as alcohol, too much caffeine, chemical exposure, plastic, pesticides and GMO foods as much as possible. The liver is in charge of filtering out toxins and excess hormones from the body. When it is bombarded with an excess of other substances to detoxify, the primary detoxification process can slow down and become compromised, leading to an excess of oestrogen in the body. 3 Aim to enjoy eight hours of sleep a night or as close to this as possible. Sleep is fundamental for balancing hormones and supporting a calm nervous system. 4 Manage your stress levels. Implement daily stress-reduction…

Sometimes, after a big night, not even a double shot of coffee can fix your brain and merry-go-round stomach. After a couple of pain killers, a glass of Hydralyte, two litres of water and Vegemite toast, you’re starting to feel a little better … just. The leaching effects of your hangover will be felt by your liver and gut all week. I’m sure you’ve been here and felt this way. You might have even sworn to never drink this much alcohol again … until your brain somehow forgets your history of hangovers and convinces you to “get lit” once more. And the cycle starts again. Let’s talk alcohol, caffeine, Nurofen (NSAIDs) and other drugs. It’s well known these drugs target your nervous system, but have you considered their effects on your gut…