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W for Wellbeing is not for any monetary or business purposes. No money, products or services are exchanged for content posted on the blog (or Facebook Page). The aim is to share the www warriors which inspire my journey, in the hope that they may also inspire others to look at different ways of doing positive things for wellbeing. As well as sharing the WWW Warriors, I include a variety of other related sites. I have an open mind when it comes to reading & learning about health & wellbeing. Personal experience or interest in all areas may not be the case. I am not anti-western medicine, nor am I advocating any one particular path or method. Where possible, I am trying to include worldwide information, although many times you will see Australian or U.S.A. based posts. All content & images within each of the blog posts - WWW Warrior, W-Guest & W Awareness - are as sent by the specific person/organization featured. I do not alter any content before or after uploading, unless a reason is agreed upon. Please do not take or use any content from the blog (or the Facebook Page). I encourage you to click the Share button on the blog & Facebook instead. Be respectful of all content & those who own it.

W for Wondering!?

I'd like to thank those who have taken the time to contribute to or support my blog (& associated Facebook Page), so far. I truly appreciate it. 

As you can see, I haven't been blogging here long, but I am now wondering if this blog is worth continuing or not... 

To be honest, I am feeling disappointed! None of the websites or people that I have wanted to feature recently have bothered to respond & even tell me they weren't interested. Just no response at all... Is it because I am not a well known blog? Is it because I am not paying them? Is my blog simply boring?

I was always taught to treat others as you want to be treated & to support those who support you. Hmmm... Maybe my values are too idealistic in 2012's online world?! 

Feel free to enlighten me on your thoughts...

WWW Warrior #7 - Jess Ainscough

Who: Jess Ainscough

Where: Offline - Coolum on the incredible Sunshine Coast :: Australia.

Online - www.TheWellnessWarrior.com.au. You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram.

What: I’m Jess Ainscough — a writer, health coach and very proud pug owner. I’m the creator of a website called The Wellness Warrior, where I share my cancer recovery story, and write daily articles on courage, kindness, self-respect — and of course, nutrition & movement. 

I just launched my very first digital experience: The Wellness Warrior Lifestyle Transformation Guide. It’s a whole world of information & support for people to want to look & feel better, heal their bodies from stress & disease, and keep their own wellness promises.

When: I launched The Wellness Warrior in April 2010.

 
Why: My website began as a personal blog, somewhere I could share my cancer recovery journey, share everything I was learning, and keep my family and friends up to date with my progress. Over time, the site has morphed into a popular sanctuary, a source of inspiration, and a resource for all things natural health and wellness.

The other project I'm super proud of at the moment is healthtalks - a wellness web TV show I am starring in with three other amazing wellness experts. We post short segments each week, educating and inspiring our viewers to take control of their health and claim brilliant, vibrant lives.

 

W for Wellbeing Thoughts: 

Jess's website is very bright and informative - covering many, many topics. Her blog sparked & inspired my journey from the beginning. I look forward to Jess's daily posts as she always has something new & thought provoking to share. She has led me to a number of other wellness warriors too.

WWW Warrior #5 - Natalie Kringoudis

Who: Natalie Kringoudis. I'm a Dr of Chinese Medicine (herbalist and acupuncturist), natural fertility educator, writer and speaker. I've been fortunate enough to have features in many of the major publications like Marie Claire, Cosmo, Pregnancy magazines and Body and Soul. I've also been on the Morning Show as their natural health expert.

Where: I established my own women's health and natural fertility clinic, The Pagoda Tree in Melbourne in 2003. www.thepagodatree.com.au

You'll find me online on my blog - www.melbournenaturalfertility.com.au.

I'm also on -  

twitter: NatKringoudis - https://twitter.com/NatKringoudis 

facebook: Nat Kringoudis - http://www.facebook.com/nataliekringoudis?fref=ts

instagram: nattykringoudis

What: My site helps people to become the most healthiest, fertile version of themselves. It educates the ins and outs around fertility - which isn't limited to babies but extends to women's health (PCOS/Endometrosis) as well as men's fertility and wellness. It is about helping people be at their best. Fertility is an extension of ones overall health - for me it is about helping people understand their bodies better and connect with themselves.  

When: I started my blog in Feb 2010.

Why: Felt like a fun thing to do at the time! It was just as blogs were becoming cool. I thought, 'why not?' I never anticipated it would become what it is today. It's almost like a full time job in itself! And I have a full time job already! But it gives people who would never have access to alternative health advice the opportunity to get educated and ensure they are making the best decisions for their health. Nobody knows how you feel but you, and so wellness starts within. It takes commitment and support. I can offer all of this via the blog.

I relish any opportunity to educate women on the use of alternative therapies and nutrition. This is how I arrived at my first book, Fertilise Yourself, which is available from the iBookstore and as e-book - here http://melbournenaturalfertility.com.au/fertilise-yourself/.  

Since its release, I've gone on to co-write a new book called, Eat Fat, Be Thin with Andi Lew, which is due on shelves 3 December. The e-book version and more information is available here - http://www.eatfatbethin.com.au/ and on the facebook site here http://www.facebook.com/EatFatBeThinSugarFreeDairyFreeWheatFreeRecipes?fref=ts

 

W for Wellbeing Thoughts:  

Natalie's blog is visually appealing & contains a plethora of ideas, recipes & facts. Each day I am inspired by her new posts. I look forward to my copy of Eat Fat, Be Thin. 

 

WWW Warrior #4 - Karen Horneffer-Ginter

Who: My name is Karen Horneffer-Ginter and I'm a psychologist and author.

Where: I live in Kalamazoo, Michigan in the USA. You can find me online at www.fullcupthirstyspirit.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/karen.hornefferginter.3

What: The aim of my work is to reconnect people with the wisdom of their inner life by reclaiming what gets lost amidst the busyness of day-to-day life: qualities such as stillness, self-care, creativity, joy, humor, gratitude, and compassion. My intention is to support people in finding a sense of balance and sacredness in their lives.

When: I started my www.fullcupthirstyspirit.com website in March of 2012.

Why: I wanted to share monthly newsletters and articles, offer resources to help people slow down and recharge--like "wisdom cards" and a poster on "50 ways to take a break." I also wanted to include updates on my December 2012 book release, including videos on YouTube and articles posted on the Huffington Post, DailyGood, and Beliefnet. In upcoming months, there will also be a book giveaway through GoodReads and a book blog tour kicking off in January of 2013.

I'm so glad when my words or resources can help inspire and support others!  It makes my day to hear that feedback!
 
W for Wellbeing Thoughts: 
Karen's website has some interesting facts. Her 50 Ways to Take a Break poster is quirky & inspiring.

WWW Warrior #2 - Sarah Prout & Sean Patrick Simpson

 

Who: Sarah Prout and Sean Patrick Simpson (co-founders of Älska Publishing). Älska means 'to Love'. Co-Founders Sarah Prout and Sean Patrick Simpson met and fell in love… on Twitter! When their worlds collided from opposite ends of the planet their missions were united into conscious business practice founding the company in early 2011.


Where: We're based in Melbourne, Australia. (Visit: http://alskapublishing.com or http://adventuresinmanifesting.org)

What: Älska (elsh~ka) is one of the world's fastest growing personal growth/metaphysical publishers. Our bestselling Adventures In Manifesting series now has over 30,000 books in print in just under 12 months.

When: We started Älska in 2011.  

Why: To inspire and empower people to create their best lives. 
We team up with the most empowering and inspiring authors and thought leaders: from visionaries to change makers, these are the people who are spreading consciousness throughout the world. Experience the bestselling Adventures In Manifesting series and give yourself the gift of inspiration.

  
W for Wellbeing Thoughts:  
Their book, Adventures In Manifesting - Love and Oneness (From a series of five) includes 32 stories to align with the power of love. These inspire your soul and create inner peace and harmony to be happy ever after. The stories are realistic and offer a guide for my own journey. My plan is to read the series.  Their websites are informative and appealing.

WWW Warrior #1 - Lee Holmes

Who: Lee Holmes, Author, Holistic Health Coach and creator of www.superchargedfood.com

Where: Sydney :: Australia & www.superchargedfood.com

 

share: www.superchargedfood.com
like: www.facebook.com/superchargedfood
follow: www.twitter.com/LeeSupercharged
blog: supercharged1.wordpress.com

link: www.linkedin.com/in/leesupercharged

watch: www.youtube.com/leeholmes67

What:

Lee - Lee Holmes is the founder of Supercharged Food, an altruistic website to help people expand their range of healthy food choices and plan ahead to create and maintain a satisfying, wholesome and nourishing diet. Lee is currently a writer for Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics Blog koraorganics.com, and a columnist with Wellbeing Magazine where her column “Quick Kitchen” appears in each issue. Her recipe book Supercharged Food is out now through Murdoch Books ($34.99) or you can buy it direct from www.superchargedfood.com/shop

Website - Supercharge Your Life...
Are you looking to spring clean your diet with a nutritious eating plan? Supercharged food is an altruistic website to help you expand your range of healthy food choices and plan ahead to create and maintain a satisfying, wholesome and nourishing diet. The main purpose of the site is to provide classic yet easy to prepare yummy recipes which are all gluten, wheat, dairy and sugar free. If you are feeling low in energy, run-down, tired and fatigued, Supercharged food can help you feel fabulous again. By offering insights on nutrient-rich foods and by using food as medicine the program restores health at cellular level, giving you more energy, vitality and reducing the risk of illness. You can also read interesting health articles, create a shopping list and weekly food planner and submit your favourite recipes too!

Book - Supercharged Food by Lee Holmes is a simple and inspiring guide to eating for optimum health. It features more than 90 recipes that are gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast and sugar-free, each bursting with nutrient-rich or ‘super’ foods that will help nourish and heal your body. 

When: The Website began on 1/7/2010.

Why: I started sharing recipes with friends and family and the easiest way to do this was through the internet so I created a website called www.superchargedfood.com to enable my friends to find the recipes whenever they needed them. The website became more and more popular and then friends of friends were sharing the recipes and it just grew from there.

The principal behind Supercharged Food is to use food as medicine to heal the body at cellular level. This is done by finding the foods that work for you. If you have food intolerances or allergies - have tests or do a food elimination diet to find out what those foods are and avoid them as they cause inflammation and an immune response in the body. Supercharged Food is about eating as healthily as possible, banishing fatigue, providing more energy and bringing out the best in you. Keeping processed foods to a minimum and combining nutrient rich super-foods into your diet helps to supercharge your health.
 

W for Wellbeing Thoughts:
Lee's book is vibrant & inspirational. Her explanations of what constitutes Supercharged food & their benefits are clear & very thorough. The recipes illustrate Lee's beliefs & research. The book is organised in sections & beautifully illustrated. Lee's website is visually appealing & contains similar information to her book, Supercharged Food.