In challenging times, as we deal with epidemics and war, it can be helpful to elevate your mind, and sometimes you can turn to ancient wisdom to help with that. The sacred geometry embedded in the symbol known as “the Flower of Life” has been acknowledged for centuries. From Egypt to Plato and Leonardo da Vinci, “the Flower” has been regarded as having mystical properties that can change your soul.

Guests at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat often call the Gwinganna Detox a ‘delicious detox’ and say they feel so much better than they have in years.

Mental health and wellbeing starts with communities looking out for each other. Year after year we have seen Queensland Mental Health Week events bring communities together each October, helping bolster a sense of belonging and generate connections and conversations.

We sat with the founder of Nature Care College, Catherine McEwan to celebrate 50 years of being at the forefront of natural therapies.

One of the many highlights of Syrian food is mezza, a generous spread of small dishes, mostly eaten without cutlery, using flat bread, lettuce or vine leaves to scoop up dips or to wrap around portions of colourful salads. Syrian dishes are mainly focused around this mezza concept and key ingredients in Syrian recipes include garlic, lamb, rice, chickpeas, fava beans, lentils, cabbage, cauliflower, vine leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, pistachios, honey and fruits.

Jewel-like pomegranates are one of my favourite salad ingredients. That little pop of sweet tartness is a joy to eat with crisp greens and cucumber.

A beautiful vegetarian dish that showcases Syrian cuisine perfectly … aromatic spices, lemon, honey dressing and garlic yoghurt.

You can easily double or triple this recipe to make as much or as little as you need. Allow one medium eggplant per person and a couple of tablespoons of hummus.

Lamb is a staple in Syria. Combined with this aromatic spice rub and side salad, it is a healthy and delicious feast.

This Smoky Cauliflower Pepita Hummus is one of my family’s favourite vegetable dishes. It’s a divine combination of flavours and super-nourishing too.

Chickpeas are loaded with dietary fibre and protein, along with important nutrients such as folate (vitamin B9), iron, zinc and magnesium. Falafels are the perfect addition to mezzplates, in wraps, tossed through salads or healthy veggie burgers.

Chickpeas are an excellent source of resistant starch, which is considered a prebiotic as it helps the beneficial gut microbiota to grow and flourish in the digestive tract. Hummus is a healthy snack rich in protein and fibre that works together to slow down digestion to keep you feeling full for longer. Hummus is so versatile. You can serve it with flat breads, on wraps, sandwiches or toast, or with veggie sticks or wholegrain crackers.