Holistic Living

Forget your History Embrace your Mystery

Here we are, at a macro pivotal point in humanity’s story and in this now moment, as you are reading...

How to find and nurture heart-centred relationships

In today’s fast-paced world, it can feel like we’re constantly caught in the whirlwind of dating apps,...

Blissexology - Spiritual Sexuality: From the profane to the profound

With thought leaders Anne-Marie Clulow, founder of Intimacy Coach International Integrating sexual energy...

Beyond the Wait

Growing up, I wondered if I’d been delivered to the wrong address. My parents and my siblings were...

Age is NOT a number

“Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until they’re 75 Benjamin Franklin ‘Age is...

Tying the Knot

The phrase ‘tying the knot’ to describe getting married originates from the ancient Celtic tradition...

Burnout-Proof: Small Habits That Actually Help

We talk a lot about burnout – and for good reason. Whether you’re juggling a full-time job, side...

Internet addiction and Digital Dopamine

“He seems to prefer his own company,” says Dad, glued to a soccer match on TV and leaving his son to...

Energy Healing for Workplace Stress

Corporate Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)Chronic workplace stress affects employees behaviourally,...

A Nutritional Revolution

Looking Back by Patrick HolfordOdyssey Namaste April May 2004 With a loyal and large following in South...

Regain Mental Health

I predicted there would be a mental health meltdown because no government or healthcare system is prioritising...

The Root Chakra

2008 to 2025 “This chakra promotes a sense of safety, security, earthing from EARTH STAR spiralling...

The Herbal Dog - My Herbal Beginnings

A Dog’s PrayerI pray you who own me, let me continue to live close to Nature. Know that: I love to run...

Software for the Brain

From DOS to Supermind Download Systems How is your 2025 = 9 year going? I, for one, am feeling somewhat...

Chakras in partnership with Astrology - Part I of a VI Part Series

More and more fields of medical practice are beginning to appreciate that emotions and unseen energetic...

A Journey of Healing Within

Life has changed significantly since Covid. …I am seeing more and more clients who are struggling to...

Specialised Kinesiology

“Your body’s ability to heal is greater than anyone has permitted you to believe.” The philosophy behind...

Attention Crisis… Reclaiming focus in a distracted world

The ability to concentrate adequately is under siege. Across all age groups, but particularly among young...

Is “Gluten-Conscious” the Same as “Gluten-Free?”

We live in an age of food-sensitivity fads and trending terms. It can be challenging to keep up with...

Blissexology: 10 things most people don’t know about Sexual Energy

Full rest is essential to aligned sexual energy. “Stopping, calming and resting are preconditions for...

What Causes Dark Circles Under Your Eyes?

The Nut/Cancer Connection

In their varied forms nuts are a superfood with bioactive compounds There’s a challenge that comes packaged...

My Journey: Coming home to a healthier me

Jessica McLaren invites us on an adventure that begins in the serene landscapes of Rishikesh, India,...

A Choice to Transform

Mental health during the transition of human consciousness: Time of transformation 10.10 – Now until...

Mental Acuity and Lack Thereof

What to expect in the end stages of dementia Definition of dementia – unlearning the learnt Most information...

The Transformative Healing Journey

A Review of 15 Years of Spiritual and Holistic Wellness In a world that often focuses on fast-paced solutions...

Fearless Aging

Pieter-Dirk Uys Discusses Life, Love and Laughter Pieter-Dirk Uys, a beloved figure in South African...

The light of living and healing

Our bodies are amazing. If you consider the design, the energetics, the communication between all the...

How Can You Tell the Difference Between PCOS and Hypothyroidism?

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of self-diagnosing online. Why pay money to see a specialist when...

Botanical Bliss - a practical guide to making and administering a flower essence

A flower essence is the vibrational imprint of a flower that has been transferred and stabilised in water....

The Secret Language of Flowers

‘Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, There is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul...

Follow your gut…

Wise words, insinuating to follow your own inner guidance. So very profound if you look at how the gut...

The Mighty Dandelion

Alternative Names: Lion’s tooth; priest’s crown; swine’s snout; Taraxacum officinale While many people...

Blissexology: Permission for Pleasure

Pleasure… It’s something that often fills many of us with a sense of guilt or even anxiety, to take the...

Why Coffee Smoothies Are Gaining Popularity in 2024 (and How to Make Them)

Many people have their own preferences of how they enjoy coffee, whether in terms of strength or texture....

A Timeless Story – Egypt 1378-1393

“The industry had been thriving for years and the farmers and their families were reaping considerable...

More than just a drop…

Like myself, if you do not understand the bioscience of phytobimimetics and the signals cannabis molecules...

Get ‘your daily cup of calm’

The long-term health benefits of the South African-grown Rooibos tea have gained worldwide attention...

Clearing the Fog

Myths and Facts About Cannabis Therapy for Winter Immune Boosting Cannabis therapy has been making headlines...

Winter superfood soup recipe to keep the flu away and your skin glowing

During winter, nourishing the gut with wholefoods and superfoods is important to support the immune system,...

Cannabis Therapy

Why Marijuana Medicine Works? Looking at cannabis as whole plant medicine, the author examines the many...

Blissexology: Kintsukuroi Heart

Becoming more valuable for having been broken. The Japanese art of repairing shattered pottery with liquid...

Jamu Juice

Jamu Juice or Essence is the merging of the alchemy of East and West. This powerful body tonic not only...

Preparing to Hibernate

Let’s define hibernation: It is the natural process of slowing down, preparing for and entering, a time...

The profound connections between emotions and their physical manifestations in illness

“In addition to working well for purely physical ailments, homeopathy offers remedies for engaging directly...

Wellbeing in the Workplace

Adults spend at least a third of their lives at work. Whether it’s an eight-to-five desk job, shift work,...

Why people buy

Why do people deal with people? And why do they stop dealing? What makes you choose this hairdresser...

Blissexology: Phoenix Rising

The creative energy of a woman’s midlife awakening Midlife for women is most often advertised and sold...

Haemorrhoids don’t Have to be a pain in the Butt

My holistic healing haemorrhoid journey According to studies on PubMed, the prevalence of haemorrhoids...

The Science and Nature of Joy

Introduction The science of joy is the meeting place of epigenetics, brain/neuroplasticity and our happy...

A Bold Mental, Physical and Spiritual Journey to Wellness1

My Journey from Despair to Purpose

Resilience and Discovery If someone had told me five years ago that I would experience death’s shadow...

The Microbiome, the Gut and Mental Health

Part 1: Love Your Gut – Your Gut as Your Second Brain (GUT) Digestive system basics: The digestive...

Emotional Freedom Technique for Animals and Their Humans

Creating a Harmonious Relationship through Tapping Well known for its effectiveness with humans, Emotional...

The Responsibility of Holistic Therapists in Understanding and Navigating Grief

Holistic therapy, a practice that emphasises the importance of whole-person care, encompasses various...

Africa Wild! We earned our stripes

My sister invites us to join them on a safari to Botswana. The prospect is terrifying. “You’ll be fine,”...

The science and healing with ozone

Competing therapies: Div vs. Mah Div (Direct IV Ozone) – Mah (Major Autohemotherapy) Following in the...

The great ozone debate

Ozone is not a drug and it is not a magic bullet. It is a therapeutic tool of great power which can aid...

Alkaline diets can be the answer to a peaceful existence

We are what we eat. What if the choice of sustenance we choose as a species determines the way we live...

Super-powered immunity

Probiotics and Fermented Foods Pro-Powered Microorganisms You may have heard the adage that great health...

Food stress immune health in preparation for winter

Stress levels are at an all-time high. Power outages, fear-inducing news and politics, workload, winter...

What your morning beverage says about you!

Millions of South Africans reach for a cup of tea or coffee each morning. Ever wonder why you favour...

Stoking the toke: South Africa’s cannabis industry needs some fire.

Progress on developing a South African cannabis industry has been inexplicably slow, which could cause...

Where My Healing Journey Began

We all have a story to tell so let me begin by giving you an understanding of where my healing journey...

Intuitive Eating

Intuitive eating is becoming in tune with your internal world and starting to listen to your body and...

Where Women Gather…

Celebrating all of the incredible women of South Africa this August Since the beginning of time, women...

San Pedro: the shaman's cactus of the sacred waters

San Pedro or the Echinposis pachanoi cactus is an ancient sacred psychoactive plant, that is used traditionally...

Revitalise your viability

It has been aptly said that, apart from one’s mindset, the environment shapes us unconsciously in diverse...

Find and feel your truest gifts and purpose

When first presented with The Human Design System, many find it complex and foreign. Type, Strategy,...

Wavelength: My Brilliant Burden

I never believed in depression or any mental illness and was convinced it was all in the mind, and that...

Edible and poisonous mushrooms

Foraging for fungi in nature is a popular pastime for many people. For these enthusiasts the taste and...

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Let The Inexplicable Sit Sacred

It cannot be taken lightly, the calling to take a ‘hero’s’ dose of psychedelic mushrooms – five grams...

A mycelial bond

The weaving of the life, medicinal mushrooms and humans Fungi – they’re everywhere In the course of the...

The Success of Homeopathy
before Psychiatry Lost Its Mind

INVESTING IN SANITY The moral code of our society is so demanding that no one can think, feel, and act...

Manage Your Mental Health Holistically

We all experience stress from time to time. However, with the world – and our lives – becoming increasingly...

Mycological Synergy

A global mushroom revolution happening! This revolution, which started in 2012, will see a massive rise...

Dietary Diversity with Indigenous Fruits

In the autumn 2022 edition, Chris Viljoen introduced the Odyssey readers to five indigenous fruits, these...

Genderless Skincare – Skin is Skin

A peek inside any heterosexual couple’s bathroom cabinet will typically reveal the fact that skincare...

Diabetes myths that are absolutely not true

We all know how dangerous fake news is and diabetes myths are the original fake news when it comes to...

Biohacking: The new Anti-Ageing Craze that makes you younger inside and out

There is a new way of approaching health and it not only has the potential to make you look younger,...

Africa’s first Cannabis Special Acquisition Company Prepares to List

“I believe that more and more people are starting to see that lifestyle, sleep, nutrition and managing...

Green Medley - Medicinal Cannabis

Druids conjure up images of long-bearded men, dressed in mediaeval wardrobes, tinkling bottles and meandering...

African Ethnobotany and Psychoactive Plant Lore

Most people whom I tell I am an ethnobotanist have a perplexed look and “say what is that?” Yet ethnobotany...

Looking to the past to help us change our futures

The therapeutic use of plants is implicit within all cultures throughout the history of time. Even most...

From High Horses to Humble Pies

“… there are times when allopathic medicine is essential to treatment of certain conditions and the universe...

What's all this talk about 'Nano'?

Nanotechnology is the application of scientific knowledge to manipulate and control matter in the nanoscale...

Aromatherapy and Alzheimer’s

How to Use Essential Oils and Aromatherapy to Stimulate Memory and Prevent Cognitive Loss Associated...

Delectable Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit is a tropical / subtropical fruit, popular for its health benefits and nutritional value....

Tea is the New Cool

More people around the world are opting for tea as their preferred beverage. One only needs to stroll...

Magnificent Mannose

Research finds mannose to be a safe and promising strategy to suppress inflammatory diseases, including...

Love, Belonging and Ancestry

Healer, plant-based living ambassador and soulful songstress Alani, Odyssey Magazine got to know you...

The Impact of Earthing on Optimum Health

I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to put my senses in order’ – John Burroughs, American naturalist...

Yoga Therapy

There is much talk of Yoga Therapy amongst the Yoga community, with increasing numbers of studies reporting...

The Ten Habits, the principles of Ayurvedic living

The 10 Habits, The principles of Ayurveda Living

Ayurveda is a term well known by many, especially in the Yoga world. It is derived from two Sanskrit...

Still Stuck and Feeling Stressed

STRESS is all around us (e.g. life-, work-, financial-, emotional- and relationship stress). It affects...

Dietary Diversity with Indigenous ‘Super’ Fruits

South Africa is a rich and diverse country and this is evident in even our plant kingdom. We have many...

Being in your element is what Ayurveda is all about!

The WHO recognises the antiquity of Ayurveda, regarding it as “the world’s most ancient, scientific,...

Ayurveda - A union of Science, Philosophy and Spirituality

Man has been in this endless quest called life for millions of years and what separates him from the...

Insomnia

Insomnia by Dr. Guy Ashburner | Holistic Living, Print Articles, Summer 2021 The link between chronic...

Neurocoaching

Neurocoaching by Ed and The OM Team | Holistic Living, Print Articles, Summer 2021 Coaching is about...

Soulful Sleep

Soulful Sleep by Anri Van Rooyen | Holistic Living, Print Articles, Summer 2021 Words Anri van Rooyen...

Money Alchemy

Money Alchemy by Kiki Theo | Holistic Living, Print Articles, Summer 2021, Thought Leaders Wealth Expansion...

Heart Matters

Heart Matters by Arien van der Merwe | Holistic Living, Print Articles, Summer 2021, Thought Leaders...

Crystals for Every-Day Living

Crystals for Every-Day Living by Ed and The OM Team | Holistic Living, Print Articles, Summer 2021 Words...

Homegrown Rooibos Tea May Be Able to Alleviate Bothersome Nasal Allergies

Homegrown Rooibos Tea May Be Able to Alleviate Bothersome Nasal Allergies by Ed and The OM Team | Holistic...

Isolation & the Importance of Human Connectedness in these Unusual Times

In the 2000 film Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays an obsessive, clock-watching businessman, who finds himself...

How neuroplasticity can help you heal

Neuroplasticity is all about the incredible ability of our brains to adapt to new situations. We tend...

Turning Tragedy into Hope

For those struggling with depression Success TMS, a leading provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation...

Personal Health Literacy

This is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand and use information...

Access Facelift – Beyond Ageing

It’s no secret that men and women of all ages desire to retain a youthful appearance; some even wish...

Don’t make excuses, don’t doubt it...YOU CAN!

If you really want the ‘healthier you’ to materialise, you will have to navigate round that obstacle...

Art & the Instincts

The Enneagram: How our Instinctual Drives affect our Creativity We may think we all go about creativity...

Crystal Healing: A Symphony Composed of Minerals

Crystals can be used for healing physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances through crystal...

DIY Herbal Health

Healing straight from your garden Herbs for memory and neurological support Holistic Herbology is an...

A New Appreciation for my Life

A New Appreciation for my Life by Michelle Pearl | Holistic Living, Print Articles, Spring 2021 Social...

Access Bars ®

Welcome to a Sense of Peace and Possibility! Have you ever wished or asked for something to change...

Crystals & numerology

What Do Numbers and Healing Crystals Have in Common? Numerology offers a surprisingly accurate tool to...

Train and Feed Your Brain

Words Dr Shavit Sachs Throughout our childhood, there has been a big emphasis on ensuring our physical...

How to Tap Away kids' Anxiety

If your child is struggling with anxiety due to Covid, they are not on their own. Anxiety issues...

The Sweet Workings of Wound Care

SA in dire need of increased burn awareness and education. Many burn injuries occur in disadvantaged...

Self Healing, Anxiety and Depression, With Remedies from Your Garden

Words Desiree Campher, Herba Farmacy Stress is an epidemic and, even though it is the most widespread...

Mind-Body Immune System Support to Beat the Winter Blues

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Laugh Your Way to Good Health

Words Heinrich Visser It’s said that laughter is the best medicine and scientific research is finding...

Wavelength

From humble beginnings a century ago, biofeedback devices are currently so technologically advanced that...

Transform Your Body

A combination of rebounding and plant-based eating has brought South African health and fitness expert,...

Stuck in a State of Perpetual Burnout?

“Are you feeling exhausted and run down even though the year has just begun? You’re not alone. These...

The Elements and the Seasons

A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a fascinating,...

Natural Anti-Inflammatories, for Pain Management

In accordance with our Law of Pain, the origin of all pain is inflammation and the inflammatory response....

Walking with the Masters<br>The Master – Disciple Relationship

Passionate about Health?

How to Become a Health and Wellness Coach? Does the idea of helping others to improve their lifestyles...

Mental Health during Challenging, Uncertain Times

An ancient inner default mode of bias towards survival fear drives our stress reaction, which ultimately...

Nourishing You from the Inside Out

Mango Smoothie Bowl 1 serving 1 cup frozen mango½ cup coconut water¼ cup coconut cream1 scoop collagen...

Writing is medicine

It is an appropriate companion for any difficult change. Julia Cameron It is during times of adversity,...

Rejuvenate Your Body With Rooibos

Many claim that tea can help flush out toxins, enhance the immune function and boost energy levels, but...

The Crystal Touch

Crystals touch you in different ways. Have you ever noticed how children are drawn to crystals? Gently...

Healing is LOVE…

A 40-year-old divorced father of two beautiful young girls, Mohamed was brutally attacked just after...

Dealing with trauma is like peeling an onion

Trauma is defined as the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s...

Brainspotting

Introducing Brainspotting Proven, Innovative Brain-Body Treatment of Trauma Most traditional therapies...

Good Thoughts Promote Good Feelings

I stubbed my foot; I stubbed it so hard the pain increased until I couldn’t feel it anymore and...

How a Health Coach Can Transform Your Health

Living your healthiest life can be very difficult if you are not a trained expert. We live in the time...

Understanding Different Forms of CBD for Health and Wellness

In search of natural pain and stress relief options, many turn to CBD (cannabidiol) in its oil form to...

Summer Sun Smart with Dr. Arien

Summer Skin Tips We were designed to flourish under the sun! However, excessive sunburn and overexposure...

Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors

Birds fly, fish swim, snakes slither and, despite the modern human obsession with speed and convenience,...

MAPP

Relax and Revitalise with Chi-Chi’s Holistic Wellness Retreats

Chi-Chi’s first launched in 2006 on a beautiful, tranquil boutique wine estate and guesthouse on the...

And on the medical front…Portable device could diagnose a heart attack in minutes

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Florida have developed a sensor that...

Geoff's Walking Tips

Here are some guidelines that work for me during everyday meditative walks and multi-day pilgrimages:...

Co-creating with Crystals and Minerals

The fact that the ultimate goal of alchemy is the creation or manifestation of a stone is another key...

Effective Behavioural change through Modern Hypnosis

One of the little known factors about hypnosis is that it is very effective in changing a negative behaviour...

Escentia Has Something Exciting to Announce

We have some exciting news to share; after the rocky and bumpy road that 2020 brought along, we have...

‘Thrive or Survive’

Why! No longer are women the primary health givers of the family, they hold stressful positions to...

Plant-Based Diets for Weight Loss

When wanting to solve a challenge, we often reach for the quickest solution for best results, because...

Meld into the Perfect Shape for You, Right Now.

Meld into the perfect shape for you, right now. While the world agonises over the effects of the Covid-19...

Mindful Eating

Do you often think that this diet will be different, this time? You might feel this every summer with...

Load Shedding to Self-Love

My Holistic Weight Loss Journey, by Kell Ward I believe that we should love ourselves more and be more...

The Enneagram of Eating

(Roast) Chicken or (Poached) Egg? How the Nine Personality Types Influence Your Food and Diet Choices...

What is the real cost of a cup of coffee?

Is the cup of coffee you sell and serve – or buy and drink, depending on which side of the counter you...

The BIG ED

Until now men who suffer from The Big ED (Erectile Dysfunction) have relied on medication to provide...

When was the last time you talked with someone about your health and received the personal attention you deserve?"

If you think about your last visit to the doctor, how much time did he/she actually spend with you? Did...

Immunity Wellness Protocol

With the world’s attention focused on Covid-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, people...

Aura.Soul.Art - Balancing Energy Artfully

‘Mindfulness’ – could be considered to be a state of mind, a moment-to-moment awareness of having an...

A Message from the Guides

Your earthly world is undergoing a series of profound and unprecedented energy shifts, the likes of which...

Get Summer Ready the Natural Way

Since the beginning of lockdown, many of us have indulged in one too many treats and are boasting fuller...

Awakening by Andreas Salver

The divine inspired Frontlet is designed to change your life. The Awakening Frontlet by Andreas...

COLLAGEN - Holding you together

To some degree, we’re all on a quest for eternal youth. No one wants wrinkles, dry and sagging skin or...

Legendary Stress and Pain Relief within Your Reach

Over the past few decades, one of the most debated topics of all time is the health benefits of the cannabis...

Is your Immune System Battle Ready?

The answer is in your genes. Covid-19has caught everyone by surprise. There is no vaccine or defence,...

Stop, Look, Listen!

All you need is deep within you waiting to unfold and reveal itself. All you have to do is to be still...

Choosing a toothpaste? Consider sea salt, charcoal and cocoa

Natural ingredients including sea salt, charcoal and even cocoa are growing in popularity in the oral...

Did you Know…? The Entire Human Body is mapped in the Ear.

Acudetox is a kind of acupuncture performed on the ears. First used by the Chinese, acupuncture is the...

For Vibrant Health Well Into Your 90s, GO Green

Unique lifestyle choices for well-ageing – The so-called ‘green lifestyle’ is a broad (and overused)...

Eat-well, B-well Boost Your Immunity

While it is never a good idea to stoke any fear or create unnecessary panic, it is always a good idea...

Forget about Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s. The mere mention of the word sends shivers down our collective spines. Millions have been...

SEEING RED!

All around us, everything we see, touch, feel or wear has colour – each with its own characteristics...

Hormone Hacks

Every person’s hormone health is highly individual and depends on many factors. In this article, however,...

Inspired Plant-based Living for Women

Many women crave to stand in their feminine power and, once they switch to a raw wholefood vegan lifestyle,...

Sex and the Enneagram

Using the Nine Personality Types to become more sexually present. Sex – it can carry us on wings of...

Rooibos Can Aid in Managing Diabetes

Experts say Rooibos should form part of a holistic strategy to tackle diabetes, which has been dubbed...

CBD Myth Busters

And a milestone for CBD use in South Africa For over 6 000 years, the cannabis plant has been widely...

Essential oils as vibrations and how they tune to the energy body

Celebrating 11 Years of Loving Commitment to Energy Healing Education and Consciousness Elevation in KZN

Energencia Academy, established in KZN in April 2009, offers you the opportunity to return to a more...

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