Thrive

Thrive is a nurturing and inspirational wellness magazine for anyone who believes that caring for ourselves and others, living healthily and sustainably and getting back to basics is a way of life they want to embrace. Thrive is an informative, trusted voice for everyone's new normal. Thrive features authentic information on sustainability, mind and body health, garden-to-table living, eco beauty and fashion plus the latest wellness findings featuring quality science-based journalism.

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We’ve been thinking… • News, views and inspiration from here and around the world to help you live happily and healthily, while being kinder to the planet.

Letters from our readers • Readers tell us what touched and inspired them in our latest issue.

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A PLACE where I can be me

20 WAYS EAT to a planet-friendly diet • The planet is heating up, and experts say that what we eat has a huge impact on our carbon footprint, so Rachel Clare takes a close look at the small steps we can all take that will make a big difference.

QUICK WINS

Unravelling the LONG COVID mystery • Who’s at risk of being bowled over by long Covid, and what do scientists really know about this puzzling condition? Dr Deborah Johanson finds out about the latest research and seeks advice about minimising your chances of being a long Covid sufferer.

Can you avoid LONG COVID?

Life in the SHALLOWS • We have destroyed 90 percent of our wetlands and the race is on to preserve what’s left while we still can, say the authors of a new book. Karen Denyer and Monica Peters share their love of this precious part of our environment.

GET INVOLVED with wetlands

No ordinary GOODBYE • When Cheryl Shearer’s husband Ian was diagnosed with a terminal illness, she knew exactly what he wanted thanks to advance care planning.

Eat your way to a better night’s sleep • Being tired can make you crave foods that are high in fat and sugar, and a poor diet can aggravate insomnia. Sharon Stephenson talks to the experts about the complicated relationship between eating and sleeping and how to use that knowledge to help you get a restful night’s sleep.

Sleep BASICS

Shine a light on imposter syndrome • Even the most successful people often harbour feelings they’re not good enough, says Lucy Corry, who talks to women who’ve worked out how to fight illogical fears of being exposed as a fraud.

HIGH on exercise

Flying solo • Human beings have an innate need to be in the company of others, but psychologist Jacqui Maguire says learning to love time alone can have a whole raft of benefits.

LEARN HOW TO spend time on your own

HUNDERTWASSER the man & his vision • The opening of Whangārei’s Hundertwasser Art Centre has sparked renewed interest in the New Zealand connections of the celebrated environmentalist and artist. The author of a new biography says he was far ahead of his time with his thoughts on the future of the planet.

HOW I MOVE • Dancing three times a week is pure pleasure for Phyllis Ng, a busy mother of two teenage boys, who says it’s been a great way to carve out time for herself, get fit and make new friends.

Naturally nourishing • Nutrient-rich foods play a key role in some of today’s most luxurious beauty products. Amy Houlihan checks out some super-ingredients from nature that can help keep you in tip-top condition.

Clean sweep • For everything from conditioner to period care, there’s a natural option you’ll love.

Ethical threads • Thrive editor Niki Bezzant checks out sustainable brands with inviting spring collections, and an alarming report about fashion’s failure to get serious about its environmental toll.

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