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4 weeks ago | 
thecarousel.com | James Gleeson |Marie-Antoinette Issa |Nick Fuller |Ilona Marchetta
“The philosophy of fasting calls upon us to know ourselves, to master ourselves, and to discipline ourselves the better to free ourselves. To fast is to identify our dependencies, and…
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2 months ago | 
thecarousel.com | James Gleeson |Robyn Foyster |Marie-Antoinette Issa |Rose Smith
In traditional face-to-face training, specializing in a niche area limits the pool of potential complementary clients. This is an unavoidable dilemma based simply on the restricted number of people in any given gym or locality. This necessitates that a trainer aims to attract the broadest audience possible. Achieving this requires a broad, albeit shallow, knowledge base, which best serves a trainer’s objectives.
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2 months ago | 
thecarousel.com | James Gleeson |Robyn Foyster
A few years ago, I found myself sitting on my balcony just after dawn. The sky was streaked with pink and gold, birds were singing, and the sunlight was gently warming my skin. It should have been a moment of beauty. But all I felt was numb. As if I was watching the world through glass—disconnected, exhausted and hollowed out. I hadn’t slept well in weeks. I was running on caffeine, trying to push through, but barely making it through the days.
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Mar 26, 2025 | 
thecarousel.com | Robyn Foyster |Marie-Antoinette Issa |James Gleeson
Shilajit resin, a common supplement in Ayurvedic medicine, contains antioxidants with potential health benefits, though more research is needed. Found in Himalayan rocks, it develops from decomposing plants over centuries. It’s considered safe and effective for overall health but experts say more research is needed to understand dosing and functionality. Here are eleven ways shilajit can be beneficial:Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
thecarousel.com | Marie-Antoinette Issa |James Gleeson |Pete Evans
Want to ditch the lines at Yo-Chi and recreate your own fro-yo at home? @littlekalegirl’s delicious mango frozen yogurt, made using Vitamix, will satisfy those cravings fast! Just add your favourite toppings and enjoy in the comfort of your own air-conditioned kitchen. 500ml coconut vanilla yogurt 1 ½ mango 1 lime juice Freeze coconut vanilla yogurt in square silicone moulds overnight Add to your Vitamix 2 tablespoons coconut yogurt, mango flesh, juice from lime and frozen yogurt cubes.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
thecarousel.com | Marie-Antoinette Issa |Jennifer Richards |James Gleeson
December is the month of feasts, festive cheer, and… peak fertility? Apparently so, according to fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) – analysed by women’s wellness brand NaturoBest – which revealed that the holiday season isn’t just merry; it’s the most fertile time of the year for Aussies. Whether it’s the extra mulled wine, mistletoe magic, or simply a collective holiday vibe, one thing’s clear: Aussies are in the mood, and the numbers prove it.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
thecarousel.com | Jennifer Richards |James Gleeson
Former Olympian Dr Jana Pittman has worn many hats (or should that be running shoes?) throughout her career. However, her most recent role as Hey Zomi Ambassador has educated her on the problems of period poverty. Here are her thoughts on the importance of access to innovative period care products. And, what we can do to help achieve it. For most women, periods are a natural part of life. Yet, the products available to manage them have remained largely unchanged for generations.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
thecarousel.com | James Gleeson |Rose Smith
The wonder and the complexity of the modern world has as its foundation ancient grains. Some ten thousand years ago, for the first time in history, mankind was able to settle in the ‘fertile crescent’ on the banks of the river Nile, sow seeds and grow crops, thus dispensing with a life subsumed by the perpetual search for food and its concomitant nomadic lifestyle.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
thecarousel.com | Rose Smith |James Gleeson |Robyn Foyster
The year’s last supermoon in star sign Taurus will bring out a sensual yet stable side to our relationships. And, thanks to Taurus, the ‘Beaver Moon’ on November 16th could offer up a “wonderful time” on the romance front with deep intimacy grounded by stable physical achievements. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet in love with the idea of love, but coupled with this – Taurus is also practical, stable and down-to-earth.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
thecarousel.com | James Gleeson |Robyn Foyster
Unconditional support and encouragement. That’s what you might expect when embarking on a quest for fat loss. And you would often be wrong. Badly. In fact, so far wrong would you be that outright sabotage is what’s possible, not only from colleagues, but family and close friends too. Why? Do those closest to you want you dead? A Stanford University study showed that over 75% of women ”never” or “rarely” experienced support from friends or family when it came to losing weight.
