The Dark Mistress has been alcohol-free for about 6 weeks. I am noticing it less than I thought I would – given that my entire social life occurs in pubs and restaurants. The thing is… I will return to alcohol, because I actually respect the drug and it’s sacred mission. That mission, of course, would […]

New analysis has diagnosed what caused the death and illness of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

WellBeing unfortunately experienced an error in the printing of our 2012 Moon Calendar in the Astrology Guide. Download the Astrology Guides 2012 Moon Calendar online or call our subscriptions line on 1300 303 414 to order a new copy.

Water actually makes chilli peppers hotter.

There are many kinds of addiction but some of the most common in our society are to cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and both legal and illegal drugs.

Researchers have undertaken a genetic review of medicinal plants.

Taking the Macro view it’s back to work right now for thousands of people around the world as the holiday season is draws to a close. As a Westerner, for the Dark Mistress this is a time of living out those New Year resolutions – exercise, weight-loss, de-stressing, etc, and, being behind a digital media […]

Using Botox to smooth away wrinkles has some long lasting, unexpected effects.

Vitamin E protects the membrane of your body’s cells and has anti-ageing effects.

The Dark Mistress is surfacing from a successful weight-loss routine of daily yoga, fasting, detox and health education at the Dharma Healing Centre on Ko Samui. Weight-loss fasting leaves you a lot of time on your hands – once the tyranny of shopping for, preparing and eating food vanishes, you, well… get time to think. […]

Trees that provide frankincense, one of the wise men’s gifts for baby Jesus, may soon be extinct.

There is reason to believe that 2012 will be the year when we find another habitable planet.