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Bali & Indonesia

Wellbeing travel in Bali & Indonesia: retreats, spas, slow escapes and places to restore, as featured in Wellbeing Magazine.

Herbal Walks and Hidden Lessons

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Herbal Walks and Hidden Lessons

At the beginning of summer, I joined a Medicinal Herb Walk around the Valley Pond in Newhaven and discovered that we were surrounded by healing allies that we have learned to dismiss as weeds

By Rachel Branson · 3 Sept 2025

Naim Kamili: Strength, Movement and Creativity

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Naim Kamili: Strength, Movement and Creativity

During my time at the Bali Creative Retreat for videographers and photographers, I had the chance to meet Naim Kamili, a Strength and Conditioning Coach

By Rachel Branson · 8 May 2025

Magazine Issue 105

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Magazine Issue 105

Discover your next moment of inspiration with Issue 105 of Wellbeing Magazine—a heartfelt journey into wellness and connection

By Rachel Branson · 1 May 2025

Magazine Issue 104

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Magazine Issue 104

This edition is all about exploration, transformation, and the small yet powerful changes that lead to a healthier, more vibrant life. 💫 From my personal creative retreat in Bali 📸 to inspiring conversations with.

By Rachel Branson · 23 Apr 2025

The Hero’s Journey of Rebirth

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The Hero’s Journey of Rebirth

In Return with Elixir Four Maps for the Soul’s Pilgrimage through Death and Rebirth Miles Neale explores wisdom from mystical traditions

By Rachel Branson · 31 Mar 2025

Understanding White Bali Kratom

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Understanding White Bali Kratom

White Bali Kratom is a natural substance gaining popularity for its potential wellness benefits and unique properties.

By Rachel Branson · 19 Oct 2024

Liana Cornell: A Healing Journey Through Music and Life

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Liana Cornell: A Healing Journey Through Music and Life

Liana Cornell is a multi-faceted artist whose highly anticipated album, Rising, is set to release on October 31st, coinciding with the Celtic New Year. I was fortunate enough to hear the first track, “Anam Cara” (Soul Friend), ahead of our interview.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Aug 2024

Does Kratom Help with Inflammation?

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Does Kratom Help with Inflammation?

Explore the potential benefits of Kratom for inflammation relief. Learn how Kratom's properties may alleviate pain and reduce inflammation naturally.

By Rachel Branson · 11 Jul 2024

Can You Snort Kratom?

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Can You Snort Kratom?

Can you snort kratom? Discover the risks, effects, and safety concerns of snorting kratom in our detailed blog. Learn safer alternatives for consuming this herbal remedy.

By Rachel Branson · 9 Jul 2024

What is Kratom? Effects, Uses, and Safety

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What is Kratom? Effects, Uses, and Safety

Discover the comprehensive guide to Kratom: effects, uses, and safety tips. Explore its benefits and potential risks for a well-informed perspective.

By Rachel Branson · 25 Jun 2024

Cannabis Laws Across the Globe

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Cannabis Laws Across the Globe

While some countries strictly prohibit cannabis even for recreational purposes, others legalize marijuana, understanding its positive impact from a medical perspective.

By Rachel Branson · 17 May 2024

Does Your Child Need Speech Therapy?

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Does Your Child Need Speech Therapy?

Can you imagine going through life without being able to communicate? It is a vital part of our everyday lives, but one that we sometimes take for granted.

By Rachel Branson · 15 May 2024

How to Incorporate More Protein in Your Diet

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How to Incorporate More Protein in Your Diet

Need more energy but not sure where to get it from? Here are some super simple hacks for ways to add more protein to your diet without even trying. Enjoy!

By Rachel Branson · 10 May 2024

Over The Moo Adds Chocolate Ice Cream Bites

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Over The Moo Adds Chocolate Ice Cream Bites

As Summer beckons, it’s only natural that Over the Moo is primed to showcase its latest flavour, a stunning on-the-go interpretation of its top selling Australian tub flavour, ‘Choc Choc Who’s There.’

By Rachel Branson · 7 May 2024

Primal Gathering Returns to UK This May

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Primal Gathering Returns to UK This May

Following the success of last year, Primal Gathering, the world’s first hands-on regenerative gathering, is returning in UK for a 5-day event in Selgars Mill, in Devon on 14th – 19th May.

By Rachel Branson · 9 Apr 2024

Datai Langkawi announces 2024 edition of Serenity

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Datai Langkawi announces 2024 edition of Serenity

Iconic rainforest resort to welcome array of leading practitioners in the fields of sound healing, nutrition, acupuncture, helping guests embrace natural holistic well-being in 2024

By Rachel Branson · 19 Jan 2024

The Impact of Stress on Sleep: Causes and Solutions

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The Impact of Stress on Sleep: Causes and Solutions

You can't beat the feeling of waking up after getting a good, refreshing sleep. Not least because attaining seven to nine hours of quality slumber every night plays a vital role in maintaining our physical and mental well-being.

By Rachel Branson · 3 Jan 2024

TV Chef Theo Michaels teams up with SmarterNaturally

TV Chef Theo Michaels teams up with SmarterNaturally

SmarterNaturally launch free online cooking series creating delicious type 2 diabetes friendly meals TV Chef Theo Michaels has launched a series of cooking videos creating delicious food for people who are looking to lower.

By Rachel Branson · 18 Sept 2023

The Essential Role of the Vaccine Fridge in Modern Healthcare

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The Essential Role of the Vaccine Fridge in Modern Healthcare

In today's rapidly advancing healthcare sector, the importance of preserving critical medical items cannot be overstated. One such essential tool that plays a pivotal role in this domain is the vaccine fridge.

By Rachel Branson · 21 Aug 2023

New parents: Returning to work worry-free

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New parents: Returning to work worry-free

One of the most daunting aspects of going off on maternity/paternity leave, is knowing that (for most people at least) you ultimately will need to go back to work.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Apr 2023

EAT PRAY LOVE lifetime experience in Bali

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EAT PRAY LOVE lifetime experience in Bali

7 days of adventure in nature - rice fields walks, spectacular sunrise hike to the feet of the volcano, beach, swim, snorkelling, diving, surfing and day excursion to the secluded paradise island.

By Rachel Branson · 19 Apr 2023

New Indonesian Twin-Island escape

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New Indonesian Twin-Island escape

Burgeoning boutique luxury hotel brand, The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts, today announces the signing of The Pavilions Anambas, an exquisite Toi et Moi twin-island private hideaway located off the northwest coast of Indonesia, close to Singapore.

By Rachel Branson · 28 Feb 2023

Using natures medicine chest for your wellbeing

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Using natures medicine chest for your wellbeing

I feel truly blessed and grateful for having have a deep, special connection to herbs. Nature has always been an integral part of my life. Just being surrounded by nature brings balance.

By Rachel Branson · 18 Nov 2022

Life Is a Journey of Relationships 

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Life Is a Journey of Relationships 

Relationships span three main categories: 1) Ones that hold us back; 2) ones that marinate us or provide support; and 3) ones that catapult us forward. Each is neither good nor bad per se, but it’s important to be aware of which category we’re in with people we spend time with.

By Rachel Branson · 26 Oct 2022

Save Your Skin from the Winter Blues

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Save Your Skin from the Winter Blues

As the weather gets chillier, you might start the annual routine of swapping the thin cardigans for the fluffier jackets...but what about your skin? The colder weather, increased indoor heat, warmer showers and less sun all mean that your skin might bear the brunt of the winter blues.

By Rachel Branson · 25 Oct 2022

Natural Remedies for Gout

Natural Remedies for Gout

A patient experiencing an acute gout attack typically wakes from sleep with a red, hot, swollen and excruciatingly painful big toe which feels as though it is on fire. Even the weight of the bedsheet on his foot is unbearable. The reason for this pain? The high level of uric acid in his blood has translated into sharp and spiky crystals that typically have deposited themselves at his big toe joint, and now feel like a thousand tiny needle-stabs.

By Rachel Branson · 3 Oct 2022

Trauma can derail a relationship

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Trauma can derail a relationship

According to the National Center for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), a trauma is a “shocking and dangerous event that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others’ lives are in danger.”

By Rachel Branson · 11 Aug 2022

Years of Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia and PTSD Eased by the Alpha-Stim

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Years of Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia and PTSD Eased by the Alpha-Stim

Sarah Clark age 37, suffered years of depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and OCD as a result of childhood trauma. It took 15 years for her to be diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) two years ago, causing her further trauma from the medical system.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Mar 2022

GET BACK TO NATURE WITH AUTUMNAL FORAGING

GET BACK TO NATURE WITH AUTUMNAL FORAGING

With lockdown measures finally lifting, there has never been a more important time to look after our mental wellbeing. Being outdoors and in nature is known to help alleviate stress and Belinda Blake, a registered nutritional therapist and clinic tutor for the Institute for Optimum Nutrition recommends foraging as the perfect hobby and antidote to stress.

By Rachel Branson · 21 Oct 2021

Surrounded by people, and feeling so alone

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Surrounded by people, and feeling so alone

The last 12 months have certainly changed the way that we socialise. Technology has blessed us with an ability to stay in touch with loved ones during the pandemic. So why is it that I can put my make-up on for five Zoom calls a week and still feel desperately lonely?

By Rachel Branson · 27 Jan 2021

Just ‘Three Grams a Day’ Could Reduce your Blood Cholesterol 

Just ‘Three Grams a Day’ Could Reduce your Blood Cholesterol 

With World Heart Day taking place on the 29th September and in the time of COVID-19, taking care of your heart is more important than ever before. A clinical trial carried out by leading researchers in Italy has confirmed that the beta-glucans found in oats can reduce your blood cholesterol levels.

By Rachel Branson · 24 Sept 2020

The most asked Vitamin D questions

The most asked Vitamin D questions

Vitamin D is getting a lot of press. Once a supplement only considered in winter - self-isolation, and its links to help the fight against Covid-19 has seen a significant growth in its popularity. Here, Aimée Benbow, BSc (Hons), MSc, ANutr at Viridian Nutrition answers the most commonly asked questions surrounding Vitamin D

By Rachel Branson · 11 Jul 2020

The UK’s First Virtual Wellbeing Festival

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The UK’s First Virtual Wellbeing Festival

Dr. Sarah Jarvis, Dr. Radha Modgil, Dr. Aaron Balick, mental health campaigner Natasha Devon, the Pilates PT Hollie Grant, are all among the health and wellbeing professionals who have come together for the UK’s first ‘virtual’ wellbeing festival, which has been launched in response to COVID-19, to help people better cope in these extraordinary times.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Apr 2020

Herbal medicine to boost your natural immunity

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Herbal medicine to boost your natural immunity

While we are all doing our bit to stem the spread of Covid-19, such as staying home, self-isolating and socially distancing ourselves, there may be other ways we can invest in and protect our own health.

By Rachel Branson · 31 Mar 2020

Exercise to Keep Yourself Healthy

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Exercise to Keep Yourself Healthy

Many are taking the government’s requests to practice social distancing very seriously, and while the unknown and a drastic change in lifestyle can be quite stressful, I propose this: while we continue to be vigilant to not spread this disease further, use this time at home for more self-care and focus on (or adopt) a fitness routine.

By Rachel Branson · 19 Mar 2020

The Facts and Realities of Combatting Acne

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The Facts and Realities of Combatting Acne

95% of people in the UK are affected by Acne (ages 11 – 30) in the UK alone. Although its severity may differ from person to person, its symptoms can be challenging and impact confidence. Here, Aimee Benbow, Director of Nutrition at the leading brand of ethical supplements Viridian Nutrition busts the myths that surround Acne and reveals the need to knows of working to combat the different types acne.

By Rachel Branson · 12 Feb 2020

Re-energise with Potter's Herbals

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Re-energise with Potter's Herbals

No matter what your job, family situation or schedule, tiredness seems to go with the territory. One in five people experience unusual tiredness at any time [1] and unexplained fatigue is now one of.

By Rachel Branson · 24 Apr 2019

Combat fatigue with herbal remedies

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Combat fatigue with herbal remedies

common causes of fatigue include stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, poor liver function and low blood sugar. Physiological fatigue from overwork is a

By Rachel Branson · 26 Jul 2017

Herbal remedies for hay fever

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Herbal remedies for hay fever

Traditional remedies for hay fever are herbs that have an anti-catarrhal action and include plants such as elderflower, eyebright, goldenrod and ribwort pla

By Rachel Branson · 4 May 2017

Benefits of Lavender

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Benefits of Lavender

I visited an organic lavender farm last summer. About a half a mile down the road before arriving I knew I was close

By Rachel Branson · 6 Jul 2016

Herbs for Hay fever

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Herbs for Hay fever

Traditional remedies for hay fever are herbs that have an anti-catarrhal action and include plants such as elderflower, eyebright, goldenrod and ribwort plantain

By Rachel Branson · 3 Jul 2016

The herbal route to healthy digestion

East Sussex

The herbal route to healthy digestion

The traditional way to kick start your digestion back into healthy functioning is through bitter herbs, such as dandelion leaf, artichoke, wormwood and hops

By Rachel Branson · 3 Jan 2016

Herbal remedies for stress

East Sussex

Herbal remedies for stress

When we think of summer we usually think holidays, enjoying outdoor activities and generally relaxing in the sunshine. But for many people the added stress

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jul 2015

Herbal remedies with Brighton Apothecary

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Herbal remedies with Brighton Apothecary

Brighton Apothecary is a herbal shop located in the newly revamped Open Market in Brighton. Medical Herbalists Marion Mackonochie, Maud Freemantle and Sarah Flower opened the shop in July 2014

By Rachel Branson · 6 Mar 2015

Get back on the wellness wagon

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Get back on the wellness wagon

Get back on the wellness wagon and kick start your New Year’s resolution as Health and Fitness Travel, select the best health spas, detox retreats and fitness breaks to help you start 2015 in optimal well-being.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jan 2015

Diagnosis from a Naturopath

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Diagnosis from a Naturopath

What detective work can a naturopath use to gain some insight into the possible reasons for this malaise?

By Rachel Branson · 14 May 2014

Nutritious Watercress

Nutritious Watercress

To inspire guzzlers of green juices, Watercress has teamed up with nutritionist Dr. Sarah Schenker to develop three surprisingly tasty green juices.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Mar 2014

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