The New Year often brings with it the need or desire to change our existing lifestyles to something we consider more healthy or beneficial to ourselves, but just where is the best place to start when looking for new ideas?

In 1960, plastic surgeon Dr Maxwell Maltz published a book on behaviour change called Psycho-Cybernetics. In it, he suggested that ?it requires a minimum of about 21 days for an old mental image to dissolve and a new one to jell.?

Traditional plant medicine provides effective ways to support the health of your hard working liver and kidneys. A simple morning routine has health benefits to last a lifetime.

We all know how hot summer conditions can be harmful to our skin. We slip, slop, slap (slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat) to protect ourselves.

Sleep is something that I have been in a battle with for as long as I can remember. When I was younger, it worked out well for me, it was cool to stay up all night. Gradually, I began feeling less cool, I was tired all the time, struggling to keep up with my school work and make it anywhere on time.

I grew up in Glen Eden, home of New Zealand's oldest running race - the Glen Eden 10 miler - which dates back to 1964.

When it comes to fitness and exercise, I find many people think that seeing results means doing A LOT of exercise. There never seem to be enough hours in the day!

Hormones play a large role in everyone's lives, but can particularly influence women, and imbalances can affect so many aspects of life.

Plant medicines and a nourishing diet go hand in hand. Plant medicine works best to harmonise bodily functions when the body is well nourished.

Exercise does not have to be hard, challenging or use lots of equipment to be effective, and home workouts can be really empowering, says Lee Anne Wann.