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- 5 Reasons to get a Good Night's Sleep
- 5 Steps to Sorting out Your Wardrobe for Winter
- 5 Tips to be Supermarket Savvy
- 9 Things to do With Cooped Up Kids
- 9 Top Tips to stay Tip Top | Flourishmag.com
- A Bush Monastery
- A little bit about...borlotti beans, gem squash, nashi and hickson mandarins
- A Mother's Choice
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Popular Recipes
- Thermomix: Luigi's 40 Second Biscuits
- Marmalade or Jam Bread
- Eggless Chocolate Cake
- Vegie Lasagne
- Hearty Thai Pumpkin Soup
- Thermomix: Rich Chocolate Cake
- Salmon with potatoes & a basil, parmesan crust
- Cauliflower Pizza
- Zucchini, Bacon and Borlotti Bean Soup
- Spaghetti with Olives, Lemon and Capers
- Teriyaki Pork Stirfry
- Carrot + Coriander Dip
- Lamb Roast with Bean Salad
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Mushroom kushiyaki with Pork & chilli-garlic Sauce
- Fast Fish Medley
- Khmer Beef Curry
- Poached Chicken with Crushed Potatoes
- Silverbeet Flan
- French Toast with Smoked Salmon and Lemon, Dill Crème Fraiche
Health + Wellbeing
Overcoming Fertility Problems
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- 21 April 2012
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Trying to conceive?
Naturopathic Medicine Physician, Chevonne Clasen, discusses how to overcome fertility problems naturally.
Flourishing Woman: Cath Sutherland
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- 16 March 2012
- 2 comments
Meet Flourishing Woman Cath Sutherland who will soon be cycling 700kms over a week to raise funds for charity.

Book Review and Author Interview: The Pocket Guide to Fair Trade in WA.
- Article
- 9 March 2012
- 2 comments

Book review and interview with Shona Hunter, author of "The Pocket Guide to Fair Trade in WA".
Balance: It's the new dream
- Article
- 6 March 2012
- 2 comments

Experiencing life with a baby or remember when you did? You'll enjoy this article by Sharon Thompson: Balance - it's the new dream.
Being Grateful
- Article
- 27 February 2012
- 3 comments
Whoever it was that helped you on your journey, who gave you the encouragement and support to reach the destination you are at today, find a way to say thank you.
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All You Need is Love, by Lexi Rollins
- Article
- 13 February 2012
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So what is this thing called love?
As Aristotle said "Love is a single soul inhabiting two bodies".
The Pelvic Floor
- Article
- 7 February 2012
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Physiotherapist Simon Murphy talks about the role of the pelvic floor and what we can do to improve it's functionality.
Goal Setting
- Article
- 12 January 2012
- 2 comments

Stay on track in 2011 and revisit your goals from the New Year.
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
- News Item
- 4 August 2011
Wobbly Bits
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- 24 June 2011
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Karen Havard shares her 'back to the gym' experience in 'Wobbly Bits'.
Flourishing Woman: Angela Russo
- Article
- 21 June 2011
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Meet our latest Flourishing Woman: Angela Russo, domestic violence survivor, who dreams that 'every woman and child has the right to live without fear with peace and love in their lives'.
Winter Beauty Tips
- Article
- 20 June 2011
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Follow these beauty tips this winter from Tammi Ireland, editor of Coveted Canvas.
Flourishing Woman - Elizabeth Bain
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- 16 June 2011
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Meet Flourishing Woman, Elizabeth Bain. CEO of EmbroidMe Claremont, marketer, mother, teacher and sleeping outdoors tonight for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise awareness and funds for Australia's homeless.
Shifting Sands - Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents
- Article
- 15 June 2011
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Amanda Spurling looks into what happens when your parents need looking after and the caring roles are reversed.
Men's Shed
- Article
- 13 June 2011
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Find out exactly what a Men's Shed is and the difference it's making to the lives of men all around the country.
Flourishing Career Woman - Tina Tower of Begin Bright
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- 9 June 2011
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Meet Flourishing Career Woman, Tina Tower, entrepreneur, businesswoman, author and Mum.
Keeping Track of your Heart
- Article
- 30 May 2011
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Keep track of the state of your heart with these check ups at your next visit to the docs.
Heart Foundation's Healthy Heart Challenge
- News Item
- 25 May 2011
Sexuality
- Article
- 21 May 2011
- 5 comments

Sexuality, by Diana Nason. "I am constantly amazed at the number of middle aged women finally finding the courage to admit their true sexuality and join the lesbian community, usually after having raised their children."
Living with Declining Vision - A Young Woman's story
- Article
- 17 May 2011
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Living with declining vision at the age of 33. This is Melanie's reality. Read her story here.
Care for Carers
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- 14 May 2011
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Care for Carers - the people looking after others need looking after too.
Assertiveness
- Article
- 9 May 2011
- 2 comments

Assertiveness and the importance of 'YOU' time. What are your five most important things?
The Challenge of Change
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- 22 April 2011
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The Challenge of Change. "The greatest adventure is what lies ahead..." Glen Yarborough
The Power of Choice
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- 11 April 2011
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Organic Gardening - The Health Benefits & more
- Article
- 20 March 2011
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Discover the delights and benefits of organic gardening.
Stay Young - How to Slow the Ageing Process
- Article
- 14 March 2011
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Stay Young - How to slow the ageing process.
Egg Allergies Explained
- Article
- 20 February 2011
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Egg Allergies Explained
Find out more about allergies to eggs along with a no-egg cake recipe to keep everyone happy.
Wine, Women & Sickness
- Article
- 20 January 2011
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Wine, Women & Sickness
How many of us have laughed out loud at Bridget Jones drowning her sorrows with yet another glass of chardonnay? And then realising that it’s an all too familiar scene in our lives?
What's in a Tea Leaf
- Article
- 16 January 2011
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WHAT'S IN A TEA LEAF? Discover some basic guidelines on how to do a tea leaf reading.
5 Reasons to get a Good Night's Sleep
- Article
- 5 November 2010
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We all know that we feel better after a good night's sleep. Here's 5 reasons why.
Book Review: The Australian Veg Food Guide
- Article
- 27 October 2010
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Book Review: The Australian Veg Food Guide
Woman on a Wire
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- 15 September 2010
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Serena Nathan asks, "What does womanhood mean to women today? "
Flourishing Women - the Three LLLs
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- 7 August 2010
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Flourishing Women - the Three LLL's. Janette Philp, Michelle Ferry and Terri Gibbs
On Your Bike in WA
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- 6 July 2010
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Look Good, Feel Better
- Article
- 15 June 2010
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Flourish in Your Life - Flourish YOU
- Article
- 11 June 2010
- 5 comments
Big Breasts Getting You Down?
- Article
- 31 May 2010
- 2 comments
Big breasts getting you down? Read about a reader's breast reduction surgery.
The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
- Article
- 31 March 2010
- 5 comments

Do nothing. Now when was the last time you wrote that on your ‘to do’ list? For many of us there is a feeling that life has sped up without our permission and that there is no such thing as catching up or getting everything done. That being the case, it really shouldn’t matter if we spend a little time doing nothing. When taking in the big picture, surely there is no such thing as getting behind in your own life?
Why then is it so hard to do nothing?
Of Two Minds: Mindfulness and Depression
- Article
- 22 January 2010
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Of Two Minds: Mindfullness and Depression. The 'Doing' mind versus the 'Being' mind.
4 Simple Ways to Positive Thinking
- Article
- 22 January 2010
- 3 comments

Image: Martin Davidson
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Winston Churchill
Living with Migraine
- Article
- 22 January 2010
- 7 comments

“Migraine has been my ultimate foe, merciless and efficient. It has destroyed my career, my relationships and my reliability as a person. It has derailed my dreams and my goals. It has stolen from me over time – days, months, and now years. It has all but taken my life. Even when headache-free, I live a constant nightmare that no day seems to follow ... in dread of that next attack.”
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A Selection from the Archives
- 10 Flourish Saving Hints & Tips
- 4 Simple Ways to Positive Thinking
- 5 Reasons to get a Good Night's Sleep
- 5 Steps to Sorting out Your Wardrobe for Winter
- 5 Tips to be Supermarket Savvy
- 9 Things to do With Cooped Up Kids
- 9 Top Tips to stay Tip Top | Flourishmag.com
- A Bush Monastery
- A little bit about...borlotti beans, gem squash, nashi and hickson mandarins
- A Mother's Choice
Popular Recipes
- Thermomix: Luigi's 40 Second Biscuits
- Marmalade or Jam Bread
- Eggless Chocolate Cake
- Vegie Lasagne
- Hearty Thai Pumpkin Soup
- Thermomix: Rich Chocolate Cake
- Salmon with potatoes & a basil, parmesan crust
- Cauliflower Pizza
- Zucchini, Bacon and Borlotti Bean Soup
- Spaghetti with Olives, Lemon and Capers
- Teriyaki Pork Stirfry
- Carrot + Coriander Dip
- Lamb Roast with Bean Salad
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Mushroom kushiyaki with Pork & chilli-garlic Sauce
- Fast Fish Medley
- Khmer Beef Curry
- Poached Chicken with Crushed Potatoes
- Silverbeet Flan
- French Toast with Smoked Salmon and Lemon, Dill Crème Fraiche







