Slim Magazine Summer 2022

Porsche Approved. Reignited by passion.

The feeling of day one all over again with Porsche Approved Pre-Owned Cars. We are passionate about every step in our 111-point check and we care for every detail during the vehicle preparation to make your heart beat faster. Providing peace of mind with our Porsche Approved Warranty. Discover more at porsche.com/approved.

A NEW general practice on the Gold Coast

to women’s health + well-being

is the sentiment behind the creation of Her Medical. A practice which is an inspired, futuristic and visionary, aesthetically pleasing and welcoming environment focusing on and prioritising women's’ health. Experts in all aspects of women’s health from birth control to fertility, antenatal, weight management and general health and well-being.”

The change of seasons brings with it such anticipation and excitement. The Gold Coast comes to life as we emerge from hibernation and embrace the sunshine – fantastic events, vibrant summer fashion, long lunches, entertaining alfresco, swimming, sailing, enjoying every aspect of our coastal lifestyle.

As we hurtle towards the end of the year (where did it go?), and all the stamina the festive season requires, it’s a timely reminder to consider our commitment to health and well-being: getting out and being active, skin checks, sun protection, balanced diets, surrounding ourselves with positive, supportive people, nourishing our minds as well as our bodies, and taking time to have fun with family and friends.

This issue of SLIM aims to cover all these topics and more, including expert advice from our team of Doctors and health practitioners, the season’s hottest fashion and covetable lingerie, what’s new in store for skincare, supplements and products that are sustainably produced and low-impact on the environment.

Also, socials from some of the region’s most colourful events, all in this Summer edition that’s bursting with something for everybody.

Enjoy

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Are you one of the 60 percent of Australians who are overweight or obese? Has your self-esteem su ered as a result of your body-image? Are you avoiding living a rich and full life because you are overweight? Do you su er from depression or anxiety as a result of weight-gain? Has your health been compromised because of your weight? You are not alone. Surgery Gold Coast is here to help. Through surgery we have transformed the lives of many people just like you, who are now the lives of many people just like you, who are now living the life they could only dream of before.

SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

This procedure involves resection of about 85-90 percent of the stomach, converting the stomach from a large bag into a narrow tube, thus decreasing the amount of food that can be eaten. A sleeve gastrectomy provides extremely good rapid weight-loss, about 70-75 percent excess weight-loss.

Non-Surgical Eyelift and Facelift

AND AFTER

INTRODUCING THE NEOGEN EVO

Remember when you had wrinkle free plump skin? When it was easy to wear eye makeup without it looking creased and crinkly?

The signs of ageing are most clearly seen around your eyes, and on your face – after all our face is out in the environment every single day!

We specialise in non-surgical treatments to help turn back the effects of ageing so you can age beautifully.

about out NeoGen Evo Plasma treatments for

Non-Surgical Eyelid Lift

Non-Surgical Facelift

This treatment can be tailored to suit your time frame, budget and required outcome. Choose from "One and Done" high energy treatment or a series of lower energy treatments spread over time.

BY PHONE

a no-obligation consultation on

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A little bit of this... A little bit of that.

Terrific tonic

Wednesday Cleanse Day is a 100 percent, natural pink tonic designed to drink during intermittent fasting. Wednesday Cleanse Day is designed for women who wants to live life to the full, but also want to be healthy and glowing.

Wednesday Cleanse Day’s pink tonic is developed specifically to drink during a quick reset or daily intermittent fasting. It will support you plus keep you feeling full and energised with 100 percent super good ingredients, including collagen peptides, Siberian ginseng, green tea, psyllium husk, aloe vera, beetroot, inulin, peppermint, watercress and organic stevia.

Free Intermittent Fasting Glow Guide available online at wednesdaycleanseday.com

Wonder wash

Bondi Wash Swim & Sport Wash has been developed especially for items that require a neutral pH wash. 100 percent plantderived and enriched with natural enzymes, this non-toxic formulation is safe to use around children, babies and pets. It contains no sulphates, synthetic fragrance, petroleum distillates, PEGs, enzymes, optical brighteners, bleach, EDTA or quaternium meaning it is greywater safe and fully biodegradable causing no downstream environmental damage.

The uplifting and energising fragrance featuring Sydney Peppermint, a variety of eucalyptus, is complemented with rosemary, juniper and other beautiful oils leaving a light, refreshing fragrance. BONDI WASH Swim & Sport Wash is suitable for both machine and hand-washing applications. Simply place swim and sportswear in a laundry bag then add four capfuls to a front-loader, or add two capfuls to a bucket or sink of water before hand-washing loose garments.

RRP

good Gut health

Meluka Australia, the creators of Australia’s first postbiotic tonic, has partnered with dietitian Chloe McLeod to release a 7- day gut health challenge in support of their new P3 Gut Builder Postbiotic Tonic. Chloe McLeod, Meluka Australia’s consulting dietitian says, “After taking the 7-day challenge, those who follow the program may experience less abdominal discomfort such as bloating, gas, heartburn and indigestion. In addition to this, having a healthy gut can improve energy levels and skin appearance, as well as mental clarity, stress management and mood and even better sleep.”

The new Triple Action Postbiotic Tonic is a rapid wellbeing booster, formulated with their unique and exclusive Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Beebiotic MAP01™ probiotic strain, plus seven multi strain probiotics, with the power to rapidly boost gut health. Made from a unique slow fermentation process of Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics it is designed to produce beneficial bioactive compounds that are ready for direct and fast delivery to the gut in support of good gut health and wellbeing.

RRP

Berry beautiful

Dose & Co Beauty Collagen

Mixed Berry gives you your daily dose of high dose collagen peptides with boosted beauty benefits, that go beyond the surface. Added hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C work in synergy with collagen peptides to amplify your results for a smoother, plumper and more radiant complexion. In consumer testing, 90 percent of people saw improvements in their skin after just 28 days of using Dose & Co

$44.99.

Tea therapy

T2 Tea has launched a wellness collection to support every-day physical and mental well-being. T2 Tea Her Balance has been delicately crafted by combining three hero ingredients, all selected for their hormonal-balancing properties: Shatavari, which has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to help balance hormonal swings and relief of the symptoms of hot flashes; caffeinefree honeybush, long known for its potent antioxidant properties combined with gotu kola, a long-time compound understood to help the body cope with life’s daily stresses and to promote healthy-looking skin, hair and nails.

For breastfeeding mums, T2 Tea has carefully formulated T2 Tea Milk Magic, with four key ingredients - marshmallow root, fenugreek, fennel and nettle – to support lactation and aid digestion in both mum and bub. Delicately infused with flavours of nutmeg and vanilla Milk Magic packs in nourishing nutritional benefits with an uplifting delicate and soothing flavour.

RRP $22. t2tea.com/en/au

More to love

Australian natural and organic food manufacturer PureHarvest has become the national leader in plant-based milks with the release of four new plant milks, bringing its total to 13.

Australian Macadamia Milk, Creamy Oat Milk, Organic Hazelnut Milk and Organic Cashew Milk are the newest additions to the PureHarvest family, joining the existing line-up of Almond, Oat, Soy, Rice and Coconut milks. Available at Woolworths and independent

Revitalised Vitamins

The Swisse Ultivite range has transitioned to a new look for the whole range and improved formulae for key products, to support general health and wellbeing. Containing a comprehensive blend of vitamins, minerals and herbs, the range has been scientifically tailored to help fill nutritional gaps when dietary intake is inadequate, while providing support for everyone. The Swisse Ultivite Women’s Multivitamin is scientifically tailored for women, containing key nutrients to support general health and well-being, immune health, energy production, and to help relieve fatigue. Now containing ashwaganda, it is also boosted with 5x Vitamin D, over 2x Magnesium, and 3x Biotin.

The Men’s, Vegan and Beauty Complex ranges too have been boosted, using a choice selection of herbs from Ayurvedic and Western herbal medicine. RRP from $30.99. swisse.com.au

Access well-being

Access Bars is a 30 to 60 minute hands-on treatment, involving light touch to various points on the head which can assist in reducing stress throughout the body and increase positive attitudes towards life. This gentle, non-invasive technique works on releasing both physical and mental blocks stored within the body and helps to facilitate greater ease in all different areas of life. A Bars session can last anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes and is a process you can undertake as a one-time session, monthly, weekly or as a daily experience. The effects of Access Bars are individual to each person and differ from session to session. However, recipients have reported that a session of Access Bars can help with improved physical health, greater mental clarity and reduced stress, enhanced motivation and easier communication, significant increase in feelings of joy, happiness, gratitude, kindness and peace and deeper relaxation and positive effects on migraines and insomnia.

Bag a banana

Australian Bananas are a-peeling to customers to buy a bunch and support the industry and their family’s nutrition.

The Aussie favourite fruit is in abundance and represents fantastic fresh value. Australian Bananas are grown across Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and in the Northern Territory, so Aussies nationwide have access to fresh, delicious and nutritious fruit that can keep the whole family fuller for longer than our super processed, sugary competitors.

For

Dino-liciously vegan

information

access to easy and affordable Banana recipes,

Set to cause a roar amongst kids and ‘big kids’ meat-free leader Quorn has launched Roarsomes, Australia’s first vegan dinosaurshaped nuggets. Targeted at those looking to reduce their meat consumption (without compromising on taste), these crunchy breadcrumb-coated nuggets are dino-liciously tasty and are now available in the frozen vegetarian section of supermarkets across the country. Quorn’s signature mycoprotein is a nutritionally healthy source of protein, high in fibre and low in saturated fat. Producing mycoprotein uses less land and water than animal protein production, so it’s better for the planet too.

Available in the freezer vegetarian section at Coles, Woolworths and independent grocers. RRP $7. quorn.com.au

Sleep supplement

The new Magnesium Sleep Powder from Vitable, the Australian-made leading personalised vitamin subscription service, is a highly absorbable powder formulation to be taken right before bed.

Magnesium Night Powder supports muscle health when dietary intake is inadequate, maintains muscle relaxation when dietary intake is inadequate, enhances body adaptation to stress and promotes refreshing sleep and healthy sleeping patterns. Vitable also offers magnesium in vitamin form, delivered in daily plastic-free and home compostable sachets.

RRP $29. vitable.com.au

Refuel your fitness

Leading global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, has launched Herbalife24 Achieve Protein Bars as part of its comprehensive performance nutrition line, Herbalife24 in Australia.

The Achieve Protein Bars are part of Herbalife24’s seven-piece product range which is a highly customisable line enabling people to determine day-to-day needs based on activity levels and training demands. Developed by experts in nutrition, Herbalife24 is designed for everyone – whether you’re a gentle jogger, gym junkie or elite athlete, the range incorporates the products needed for preparing, training and recovering.

More at iamherbalifenutrition.com

Goodness on the go

Australian-made and family-owned peanut butter brand Mayver’s, has launched a range of Wholefood Bars. Available in three delicious flavours, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter & Berry and Peanut Butter & Super Cacao, each of the bars are packed with nutrition you can see and are combined using Mayver’s most popular Peanut Butters, Crunchy and Smunchy. Just like Mayver’s range of Peanut Butters and Nut Spreads, the Wholefood Bars are made using simple, clean ingredients, are completely free from nasties and cane sugar, all contributing to the bars’ impressive four-star health rating.

Available exclusively at Woolworths, Australia-wide. RRP $7. mayvers.com.au

Rest and recover

Time to rest and repair your body between fitness sessions. Recovery Lab offers a range of cutting-edge wellness therapies, tools, and knowledge at your fingertips. Centres are now open in Brisbane Melbourne, Sydney, Townsville and Gold Coast.

The team at Recovery Lab can customise your Recovery routine based on your individual needs or you can curate your own custom regimen with: NuCalm®: A worldfirst patented neuroscience device that helps to lower stress levels and promote better sleep; Infrared sauna: A ‘dry heat’ sauna that promotes muscle healing, reduce soreness, and detoxify the body; Compression boots: NormaTec’s dynamic air compression boots work to enhance circulation; Ice baths: cold therapy baths to help your central nervous system whilst also training your vagus nerve; Compex Electrical Muscle Stimulation (‘EMS’): EMS devices deliver electronic pulses to nerve fibres causing muscle contraction, and Massage guns: Recovery Lab is home to industry leading Hyperice models which help to decrease lactic acid levels while improving lymphatic function and blood flow. recoverylab.com.au

Orange Fragrance Diffuser INSPIRED BY THE ICONIC FLAVOURS OF COINTREAU

The collaboration brings the classic orange aromas of Cointreau into the home with a luxe, high-quality home fragrance that will transport you to France. The diffuser features a dark amber bottle with black reeds, as an homage to the classic shade of the Cointreau bottle, adding a touch of elegance to any space. With a vibrant, citrusy fragrance perfect for brightening up bedrooms and living spaces, this diffuser lasts for 12 months. The long lasting reed diffusers have been handcrafted in Australia with a blend of decadent high quality fragrances and essential oils. All products from Angel Aromatics are vegan friendly, and are free from parabens and phthalates.

The Cointreau Fragrance Diffuser is available for $49.95 exclusively from Angel Aromatics, in store and online. Cointreau can be purchased at all major and independent liquor stores for RRP $57. For more information or the latest margarita recipes, head to: Cointreau.com.au

Glo girl

The ultimate toothpaste for teeth whitening with results in just three days, WhiteGlo features the most advanced formulation on the market. Formulated with the highest concentration of whitening ingredients in the new White Glo range, it delivers whitening results faster, gentler and whiter with a fresh mint taste.

RRP $5.99. whiteglo.com

Body wash for furry friends

The animals at Australia Zoo are being kept in safe, clean hands with support from OC Naturals new limited edition Body Wash range, designed by Australian artist Brigitte Hanly of Frankie B Design, where every purchase helps to support the zoo’s Adopt an Animal program.

From Charlie the Bengal Tiger to Molly the Meerkat, every purchase of OC Naturals limited body wash range will help support Australia Zoo’s ongoing fight for global wildlife conservation and other important initiatives at the zoo, including its endangered species breeding program, wildlife sanctuaries and essential rehabilitation program. OC Naturals new limited edition Body Wash range features two scents, the Nourishing Frangipani and Nectarine and Uplifting French Pear and Apple, both made from naturally derived, plant based ingredients to leave your skin feeling soft, clean and nourished.

Available at Woolworths and Coles supermarkets Australia-wide. RRP $7. ocnaturals.com.au

Support them with KidScents

Young Living, the world leader in essential oils, has launched its KidScents Roll-Ons range. Each scent has been carefully created with a specific goal in mind, to satisfy the needs of your child’s initial hurdles as they take on their first steps of adventure. Young Living’s KidScents Roll Ons come in a 10ml bottle and is made up of the following scents: Geneyus, SleepyIze, Refresh, KidCare, TummyGize, and KidPower.

Each bottle comes in different colours for each classification, where Geneyus, with a blend of Frankincense, Cedarwood, Myrrh and Bergamot, is represented by red; Refresh with Eucalyptus and Palo Santo is blue; SleepyIze with Lavender, Geranium, and Roman Chamomile is purple; TummyGize in green, with a blend of Ginger, Peppermint, and Tangerine; KidPower for confidence in yellow, and KidCare in orange for soothing tired muscles.

As Seed to Seal® certified with pure essential oils, infused with safe essential oils and mild formulas, the KidScents Range provides the right aromatic experience for your child, patterned for the different challenges that they may encounter in their daily lives

RRP from $41.75 to $107.55. youngliving.com.au

Rosemary tribute

A new rosemary beauty range supports Australian veterans’ families. Rosemary has long been an ancient symbol of remembrance and is especially significant to Australians as it grew wild on the hills of Gallipoli. Sydney Legacy has partnered with Australian beauty and skincare brand, Annod to create a range of products incorporating rosemary with proceeds going to the charity to support the families of veterans.

The range consists of two products: a Revitalising Rosemary Aromatic Wash (RR $31) and a ReEnergising Foot Cream (RRP $29). The clear scents of Rosemary, Lavender and Lemongrass in the aromatic wash will revitalise both body and mind. Enhanced with the addition of antioxidantrich grapeseed oil, the luxurious lather cleanses and is formulated to leave the skin feeling soft and silky without stripping it of natural oils. Revitalising lightweight and silky smooth, the foot cream infused with antioxidant-rich, cold-pressed vegetable oils and Vitamin E, plus active rosemary oil will bring instant relief to tired feet and legs, helping increase circulation.

Available from annod.com.au

Time Reimagined

Time Reimagined, gloriously bridges the past with the present, collective of 50, 40 and 30- Year Old whiskies. The remarkable collection of aged and exclusive single malt whiskies each represents a moment in time, reminiscent of the three Malt Masters who have overseen the patient development since the 1960s. The striking outer packaging created for the Time Reimagined collection tells each whiskies story through maverick and disruptive design techniques. Specifically, the casing of the 50 year old is an artistic representation of the climatic data that created this extraordinary whisky.

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old $64,500 - rare, only a limited number to arrive in Australia. Glenfiddich 40 Year Old $6,450. Glenfiddich 30 Year Old $1,680.

Açaí satisfaction

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet six in 10 Aussies skip breakfast, largely due to lack of time. Bridging the gap between health, convenience, and cost, Sambazon has brought Ready to Eat Açaí bowls to Australian supermarket shelves for the first time. All bowls are Ready-toEat in a simple, three-step process: remove from the freezer and defrost at room temperature for 10 minutes or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, then tear off the lid and garnish with the granola provided or create your very own personal bowl with your favourite fruit toppings and enjoy.

By enjoying the delicious powers of Açaí, you’ll receive all of the nutritional properties of the berry as well as Omegas 3, 6, 9, leaving you feeling full for hours at just 190-290 calories each. In line with Sambazon’s environmental mission to protect the Amazon, these Ready-to-Eat Bowls are served in packaging made from 100 percent plant-fibre and compostable materials that are recyclable or waste disposal friendly, meaning less waste and impact on our planet.

RRP $6. Available at: Woolworths stores across Australia and sambazon.com.au

Choc delight

Cadbury has added a new product to their line-up; the new Cadbury Old Gold Peanut & Honeycomb. Cadbury Old Gold Peanut & Honeycomb joins the Cadbury Chocolate Coated Nuts Range as Cadbury celebrates 100 years of Australian manufacturing and is a delicious mix of honeycomb pieces and peanuts coated in Cadbury Old Gold Chocolate.

With seven different flavours, including the brand-new Cadbury Old Gold Peanut & Honeycomb 280g, the range has something everyone. The new Cadbury Old Gold Peanut & Honeycomb is available at Woolworths and Metcash only, with the wider Cadbury Chocolate Coated Nuts range available at all Australian major retailers.

RRP $10. More at mondelezinternational.com

Nuzest

Nuzest is an Australasian premium lifestyle brand offering high-quality, plant-based nutritional products, and is currently available in 20 countries globally. Based on efficacy without compromise, the Nuzest range includes powdered multi-nutrient blends, Good Green Vitality & Kids Good Stuff; Clean Lean Protein - a pure golden pea protein isolate, plus Good Green Vitality and Clean Lean Protein Bars. RRP $4.95

Nuzest’s Good Green Vitality is a multi-nutrient supplement that contains over 75 ingredients providing your body with a combination of nutrients that work synergistically together to support your immune system. Good Green Vitality is available online and from select stockists.

RRP $41.95. nuzest.com.au

Keeping ahead of mental health

THE JOURNEY FROM CHILDHOOD TO ADULTHOOD IS FULL OF PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL CHANGES. WITH SO MUCH HAPPENING, IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NORMAL BEHAVIOUR SUCH AS OCCASIONAL MOODINESS AND IRRITABILITY, AND AN EMERGING MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN.

Good mental health allows us to live life in a positive and meaningful way. It helps us to work or study to our full potential, cope with day-to-day life stresses and be involved in the community.

If a young person shows signs of developing a mental health concern it’s important they’re supported by their family, friends and health professionals early on.

When a young person experiences good mental health, it helps them be resilient, flexible, adaptable and socially connected.

Feeling down, tense, angry, anxious or moody are all normal emotions, but when these feelings persist for at least a few weeks, or begin to interfere with daily life, they may be part of a mental health concern.

There is no one cause for mental health concerns. Research shows there’s a number of overlapping factors that may increase the risk of a young person developing a mental health concern, such as: biological factors – family history of mental health concerns; adverse early life experiences –abuse, neglect, death or significant loss or trauma; individual psychological factors – self-esteem, perfectionism, coping skills or thinking style; current circumstances – stress from work or

school, money issues, difficult personal relationships, challenges within the family; serious illness or physical injury; alcohol and other drugs – use and experimentation.

The experts at Headspace recommend several general tips that can help promote good mental health, including connecting with people, staying active, eating well, cutting back on alcohol and other drugs, being involved in family, community or peer activities, getting enough sleep and learning new coping skills.

Caring for a loved one who is experiencing a hard time can impact on your own health and well-being. Looking after yourself is important as it can leave you better placed to provide support to your young person. Get some support by talking to someone you trust and seek professional help if you need it.

Appropriate services include a Headspace centre, located in 140 communities nationwide, or eheadspace, Beyondblue, SANE Australia and the free parent and careers telephone counselling service in every State and Territory.

Queensland: 1300 30 1300.

Source: headspace.org.au

Life is too short to be

SUR G E RY GOL D C OA S T IS H ERE TO HEL P.

G A STRIC BY PA S S

su ered as a result of your body-image? Are you overweight? Do you su er from depression or

Are you one of the 60 percent of Australians who are overweight or obese? Has your self-esteem avoiding living a rich and full life because you are anxiety as a result of weight-gain? Has your health been compromised because of your weight? You are not alone. Surgery Gold Coast is here to help. Through surgery we have transformed the lives of many people just like you, who are now living the life they could only dream of before.

Gastric Bypass provides the most robust long term weight-loss. It involves dividing the upper portion of the stomach and attaching the small intestine to it so the food bypasses most of the stomach and upper small intestine where the digestive juices are formed. This dramatically reduces the amount of food able to be eaten.

DISCOVER BODY CONTOURING

SKIN TIGHTENING AND BODY CONTOURING ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT PAUSE MEDICLINIC.

In line with our philosophy of taking time for yourself we have introduced another service that we wholeheartedly believe in and are so excited to introduce – a way to boost your own body confidence and turn off the negative self-chatter in a nurturing and relaxing way.

Targeting the hard to ‘shift’ areas of the body regardless of how much we exercise or diet all while laying down! A treatment solution for everyone that walks through our doors. This new machine uses two combined technologies that work on all four layers of the skin to deliver real and instant yet buildable results. Results that if you haven’t seen them, you wouldn’t believe they weren’t achieved in the gym!

Combined TriPollar Radio Frequency and Dynamic Muscle Activation technology creates an improved, well defined body contour and smoother, tighter looking skin.

Described as feeling like a hot stone massage, the Radio Frequency part of this treatment heats the skin to aid with cellulite reduction, collagen and elastin production smoothing the appearance of wrinkles, tightening the skin and helping to accelerate fat cell metabolism causing them to shrink aiding to shape the body.

The second part of this treatment utilises Dynamic Muscle Activation which targets the muscles to improve and enhance tone. By targeting different layers of the muscle, the electrical current activates the motor end plate of the muscle allowing customisable and personalised treatments to target different muscles and body areas by adjusting the strength, duration and number of contractions.

In simple terms, it is like being able to not only adjust your weight you lift at

the gym but also the length of time you hold the weight for and the number of repetitions. The muscle contractions can be as many as 3,600 per 20-minute treatment and way more sit ups and squats than my body can perform!

We build up to this level of muscle activation throughout the course of treatments and not done on the first treatment to control muscle fatigue, detoxification level, comfortability and appointment commitment.

What does it treat?

The only simultaneous multi therapy platform that is clinically proven to work on all body areas including the face by addressing:

• Fat circumference reduction

• Cellulite reduction

• Muscle toning

• Skin tightening and firming

• Detoxification and improved drainage

Where does it treat?

• Thighs

• Buttocks including banana roll

• Abdomen

• Flanks

• Backs

• Arms

• Bra roll

• Facial toning and lifting

Why did we introduce this machine?

• Fast treatment times

• Short program times

• No need for post treatment exercise

• Works with the body’s natural processes - doesn’t cause any cell death

• Tightens and tones the skin simultaneously

• Comfortable treatment

• No downtime

• No bruising

• No need for multiple devices to address different concerns as this machine targets them all

• Immediately visible results.

Another way for our heartfelt clinicians to help you boost your own self confidence and self-esteem not only in time for the warmer weather but for all year round. Helping to reduce the excuses to not wear that sleeveless dress, the tighter dress or even your favourite swimsuit.

Performed by our highly experienced Registered Nurse(s) or Dermal Clinician, you are in safe hands that know how to target this treatment to best address your concerns and build a program that is right for you. Call now to arrange your complimentary, no obligation consultation.

Pause Mediclinic

Pause Mediclinic is the place to call home for all your skin needs.

In our busy & fast-paced lifestyles, there is rarely any time to press pause; to take time for oneself. To relax, recharge & refresh.

Pause Mediclinic was born in the hope that you will take a step back from the chaos of the day-to-day & feel all the better for it. We here at Pause are all heart-centred clinicians that strive for perfection in our services delivered to you all whilst loving you up! We only offer treatments & products that we whole-heartedly believe in. Our home is a relaxed, inviting & friendly environment where our patients quickly become our friends. Behind our white fence lies onsite parking to ensure privacy & discretion. Everyone is welcome, everyone is good enough & everyone is worthy.

• Cosmetic Injectables including Anti Wrinkle & Dermal Filler

All types of PDO Threads

Collagen Stimulators

skin treatments such as SkinPen®, Tixel®, Chemical Peels & Hydrabrasion

Luxury Bespoke Facials

LED Light Therapy

Body Contouring

Bio-remodeling/ Honey Filler

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Full Bloom

Edgy or elegant, florals are a classic print that never goes out of style. We picked a bunch especially for the new season spring style.

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Before After

SUPER RESULTS WITH SADI

JODI BURGESS, MUM OF THREE, IS ECSTATIC WITH HER SLIMMER BODY, RENEWED ENERGY AND POSITIVE OUTLOOK.

What was your relationship with food?

Before surgery I had a terrible relationship with food. I used to binge eat junk food after the kids went to bed and used food to cope with life. It was a terrible cycle, I was eating to feel better but getting more and more depressed the bigger I got.

What motivated you to go on your weight-loss journey?

My family were a big motivation. But mostly it was how I felt physically and mentally. I was struggling to get around. I had aches and pains and physical issues, I was struggling with depression, and I ended up with Gestational Diabetes with my third pregnancy, when I was at my heaviest, and struggled immensely with my pregnancy, labour and recovery. I was falling deeper into a hole I felt unable to get out of.

How long had you battled with weight issues?

My whole life. I have Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), so weight has always been an issue for me. I lost weight after my first child and did really well. I dropped 25kgs in six months on my own. But I regained half of it when I was pregnant with my son and then regained all of the weight and more after he was born!

What health problems did you face as a result?

I started with PCOS. This was a lifelong issue I didn’t know I had till I started trying to have babies. It took five painful years to conceive our first baby. I was also struggling with a bulging disc in my lower back and suffered with sciatica for more than 10 years.

In more recent years I ended up with Gestational Diabetes in my third pregnancy and was pre-diabetic by the time I had surgery. For the six months before surgery, I also developed Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis and struggled to walk without pain.

What made you decide on weight-loss surgery and which procedure was the right one for you?

I knew a few people who had weight-loss surgery. I never thought it would be something I would be able to afford. I was initially booked in a year earlier with another doctor and cancelled prior to surgery for financial reasons. This was a huge blow.

A year later, I was desperate and struggling so much and a friend recommended a weight-loss surgeon. He’d had surgery with this surgeon and had experienced incredible success. When I was previously booked in, I was going to have the Gastric Sleeve. The surgeon gave me very little information about it, and I assumed it was the best procedure for me. When I met with my Doctor he suggested the SADI Procedure. He gave me information about all of the procedures and explained why he felt that the SADI was going to be the best procedure for me.

I had my surgery on 23 August 2021. I was terrified. It was the first surgery I’d ever had and I was very emotional. The anaesthetist was amazing explaining the process and calming my nerves.

Seeing the Doctor prior to surgery and knowing that I was in the best hands also helped to ease my anxiety. When I came out of surgery, I expected to feel a lot of pain. I didn’t. Granted I had some great pain meds, I’m sure. Within a few hours of surgery, I was up and slowly moving around. I was surprised that I felt so good and told the nurses that. They smiled and told me that everyone who has surgery with this team say the same thing.

I spent one night in hospital and was home by the next morning. My recovery, once I was home, far exceeded what my expectations. I took Panadol once or twice and that was it. I had the support of my husband and my mother-in-law and followed the recommended diet and the recommendations for getting moving to help with recovery.

I was fully committed to the process and the weight started to drop very quickly. My whole experience has been so amazing.

With the support of my Dietitian, I’ve been able to continue to adjust my diet to ensure I had to best outcome. I really did have the best team I could have asked for.

Post-surgery, what have been some of the challenges?

I would say the biggest adjustment is getting used to smaller portion sizes and learning what your body can and can’t tolerate. I’m aware that some people experience dumping syndrome, reflux and other complications post-surgery. I’ve had very little of this.

I’ve had no reflux and only experience dumping very occasionally if I eat something my body can no longer tolerate, and I just learn to avoid that in the future. I don’t feel that I’ve had any challenges really.

Only adjustments. I’ve had to learn to listen to my body and trust that I don’t need a bigger portion. I’ve learned to nourish my body with food and not use food as a coping mechanism. The mental adjustment is really the biggest thing that people need to prepare for. I really prepared myself mentally before surgery. I invested a lot of money and effort into this procedure and I was determined not to waste this opportunity to change my life.

If I was to choose the hardest thing, however, I would say it’s getting used to my new body - including my loose skin. I don’t have as much loose skin as many others, but it’s definitely hard to get used to that part of it. I would absolutely rather have loose skin than be in my old body, however, and hopefully I can afford to have it removed one day.

Any regrets?

Not one! I sometimes say that my only regret was not doing it sooner. But my story is what it was meant to be. If I’d had the surgery sooner, I wouldn’t have had the same team, and I wouldn’t have had the SADI Procedure. I don’t believe I would have had the same success with another procedure or team. I’m so grateful for every part of my journey and wouldn’t change a thing!

SADI Procedure

The SADI procedure (Sleeve Gastrectomy plus Duodeno- Ileostomy) involves a sleeve gastrectomy with bypass of part of the small intestine. The weight-loss and resolution of medical disorders is much more than a sleeve gastrectomy alone. This procedure is preferred over Gastric Bypass as it avoids many of the long-term problems some patients with gastric bypass experience. Dr Free has pioneered this procedure in Australia and modified it to improve it’s long term safety whilst maintaining improved weight-loss. Dr Free continues to lead research comparing the various types of SADI and other weight-loss procedures

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All-star Sweetheart

Julia Fiona Roberts, born in Georgia, in the US to a family involved in the theatre, moved to New York City to pursue her dreams of stardom. Roberts made her debut on an episode of “Crime Story” in 1987 and took on various bit parts in the 80s. It wasn’t until she was cast as a waitress in the coming of age story, “Mystic Pizza” (1988), that Roberts came to the attention of critics and casting directors.

This was followed by the scene-stealing role of Shelby in “Steel Magnolias” (1989), for which she won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar. Her first starring role was as Vivan Ward in Pretty Woman (1990) with Richard Gere, which earned her a Golden Globe award, grossed US$464 million worldwide and remains a cherished rom-com with all ages.

Other fan faves include My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), Stepmom (1998), Notting Hill (1999), Runaway Bride (1999) America’s Sweethearts (2001) and Erin Brockovich (2000) for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress and a BAFTA, as well as becoming the first woman to earn a US$20 million dollar pay check for the part.

Since then, she’s starred in the heist comedies, Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and Ocean’s Twelve (2004) with George Clooney, and films of the stature of Charlie Wilson’s War (2007), August: Osage County (2013) and Wonder (2017).

Roberts has a Broadway play, “Three Days of Rain” under her belt, and in 2018, she made the leap to TV by starring on the first season of the Amazon series “Homecoming”.

Roberts and Clooney reunited for their fifth film together in “Ticket to Paradise” – a film that was created specifically for them, according to writer and director Ol Parker, whose previous credits include “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”.

“It was only them,” he said at the film’s media preview in the US, referring to the film’s leading characters.

“I wrote to both of them. It was just very clear to me that it barely existed if it wasn’t them. I had no plan B,” he said. “We wouldn’t be sitting here today and we wouldn’t have made a film, if it wasn’t them. I’d still be writing letters, saying, ‘You don’t understand – this needs to be you’. I begged them to do it and they took mercy on me.”

The film follows the reunion of divorced couple David (Clooney) and Georgia (Roberts) who team up and travel to Bali to try to sabotage their daughter’s wedding – hoping they’ll stop her from making the same mistake they believe they made 25 years ago.

“I usually have breakfast and dinner with my kids every day. I think it really punctuates, you know, starting things together and sort of processing and winding it down together.”

For Roberts, the chance to act alongside Clooney was an offer too good to refuse. She told RadioTimes.com that “the chance to be snarky to George”, along with an effervescent storyline and tropical locations during Covid lockdown appealed to her.

“Ticket To Paradise” was filmed on location in Queensland and locals will instantly recognise the dazzling Whitsunday panoramas, Gold Coast hinterland vistas, the dolphins of Tangalooma and assorted beach backdrops. Carrara Markets were repurposed as the streets of Bali and Lily’s graduation was filmed in Brisbane City Hall!

WITH A MEGAWATT SMILE KNOWN AROUND THE WORLD, JULIA ROBERTS – VETERAN OF MORE THAN 60 FILMS – IS BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN IN A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO “ROM-COM”, SHARING THE BILLING WITH HER “OCEAN’S ELEVEN” CO-STAR GEORGE CLOONEY.

The vehicle for Roberts’ return to rom-com was due in part to Ol Parker’s response to Covid.

“The world had completely changed,” he explained. “I thought about what I wanted to write and work on next, and I landed on writing something that would make people happy – something joyous and optimistic.

“Romantic comedies bring a large audience together to collectively laugh with each other, and after a few tough years, that seemed like a beautiful thing to bring to the big screen.”

Great friends on and off screen, Roberts and Clooney have a chemistry that clicked for their foray into comedy.

“George and I are both really motivated by making people laugh and it was our great joy whenever we would do something where we could hear all laughing across the set at the monitor and we thought ‘Okay, yeah, that’s great,” said Roberts, who admits living close to Clooney and his family during filming kept her sane, grounded and went some way to lessening her longing for her own family.

In an interview with The New York Times, the two actors opened up about playing exes and quarantining together while filming in Australia.

“The Clooneys saved me from complete loneliness and despair,” said Roberts, who was “Aunt Juju” to the Clooneys’ kids during that time. “We were in a bubble, and it’s the longest I’ve ever been away from my family. I don’t think I’ve spent that much time by myself since I was 25.”

Back in the US her family, husband of 20 years Danny Moder and their three children, twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, 17, and Henry, 15, kept in touch through Zoom like millions of others separated by travel restrictions.

Once filming wrapped and international travel was again possible, Roberts was relieved to return to family life, which she says is key to “keeping it real, and winding down”, especially around filming and work commitments.

In an interview with InStyle Roberts revealed that family time over dinner reinforced the bonds with her kids. “It’s really meaningful, and that is the time that we have had some incredible conversations. I usually have breakfast and dinner with my kids every day. I think it really punctuates, you know, starting things together and sort of processing and winding it down together.”

Low key and low profile, cinematographer Danny is credited with keeping Roberts “grounded and grateful”.

“He makes me feel my most comfortable self,” she told Oprah Winfrey in 2003. “I don’t alter myself in any way.”

After two decades of marriage, she said, “I’m more interested in what he has to say or his point of view than anybody. Really, we’re so lucky in that way. We just really, really like each other and we just enjoy each other’s company.”

SWIM FIT

SWIMMING IS NOT JUST FOR THE KIDS. WITH SUMMER HERE, SWIMMING IS THE ALL-ROUND HEALTHY ACTIVITY FOR WELL-BEING AND FITNESS.

Have you set some fitness goals? Have you considered swimming? Either joining a Swim Fit Squad to help keep motivated, or lap swimming at your own pace. Aqua Aerobics classes are also always popular with all ages and fitness levels.

If you’ve struggled with your swimming skills, have you considered an Adult Learn to Swim and Stroke Correction Classes?

There are so many benefits in swimming and Aqua Fitness, here are just a few:

• Swimming builds strength and your cardiovascular health at the same time. A lowimpact workout, swimming produces terrific results, gets your whole body moving and is so good for your overall health and fitness.

• From babies to adults, your swimming skills are a completely learnt activity, so you get better with practice. It is an exercise that the whole family can enjoy and participate.

• Swimming can help lose any excess weight. It tones muscles using a range of different muscle groups. So, head down the pool if you want to burn calories and tone your tummy, abs, legs and arms.

• Swimming and Aqua Fitness are also great for any physio recovery from injuries and surgeries.

If swimming really isn’t for you, how about attending the popular Aqua Aerobics Classes. Here are some benefits:

• Aqua Aerobics Classes provide moderate resistance and are great for fitness. It’s a low-impact exercise that will get your heart pumping.

• Want to burn between 400 and 500 calories in an hour.

• The water supports the body, putting less stress on your joints and muscles.

• Classes are inexpensive, social, fun and available to join with no bookings all year.

• Whether you are 18 or 80 years old, Aqua Aerobics Classes benefit the whole body.

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SPEND LAZY DAYS BURIED IN A BOOK AT THE BEACH, BY THE POOL OR IN A SHADY NOOK. HERE’S SLIM’S PICK OF THIS SEASON’S TOP READS.

The Alan Rickman Diaries

Alan Rickman was one of the world-class actors of his generation, as well as a tireless political activist, an avid traveller and a devoted confidant and friend. Through his never-before-seen diaries - a 25-year passion project - Rickman invites readers backstage and into his life.

Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard’s villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate new audiences today.

Canongate Trade, RRP $49.99.

THE UNBELIEVED

Vikki Petraitis

Winner of the inaugural Allen & Unwin Crime Prize. When Senior Detective Antigone Pollard moves to the coastal town of Deception Bay, she is still in shock and grief. Back in Melbourne, one of her cases had gone catastrophically wrong, and to escape the guilt, she’d requested a transfer to the quiet town she’d grown up in. But a month into her new life, she is targeted by a would-be rapist at the pub and realises why there have been no convictions following a spate of similar sexual attacks. Chilling, timely and gripping, The Unbelieved takes us behind the headlines to a small-town world that is all too real.

Allen & Unwin, RRP $32.99.

MURDER MOST ROYAL

S.J. Bennett

In the third mystery in the Her Majesty The Queen Investigates series, a murder threatens to ruin Christmas for the monarch. A human hand and a bag of drugs have been found washed up, separately, on a beach next to the Queen’s estate at Sandringham. The Queen identifies the 70 yearold victim, Edward St Cyr, from his signet ring. But the search for his killer is not so straightforward. How do the seemingly disparate pieces of the puzzle fit together?

Zaffre, RRP $29.99.

THE LIGHT WE CARRY

In her inspiring follow-up to Becoming, former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.

With trademark humour, candour, and compassion, she explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness. A rewarding blend of powerful stories and profound advice, The Light We Carry will inspire readers to examine their own lives, identify their sources of gladness, and connect meaningfully in a turbulent world.

Viking, RRP $55.

THE COMPLETE TRIP IN A VAN GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA

Plan the trip of a lifetime with expert advice and a full itinerary from Australia’s most popular travelling family. In the seven years since the Trip In A Van family set off on their first adventure, they’ve covered tens of thousands of kilometres and become Australia’s most popular travelling family. Bec and Justin reveal everything you need to know about travelling Australia in a van or motorhome, from choosing your set-up and essential travel gear to packing lists, life admin, budgeting and home-schooling.

Allen & Unwin, RRP $49.99.

RUNNING UP THAT HILL

_Kate Bush is one of the most idiosyncratic musicians of the modern era. Comprising 50 chapters or “visions”, Running Up That Hill is a multi-faceted biography of this famously elusive figure, viewing her life and work from fresh and illuminating angles. Featuring details from the author’s conversations with Kate, as well as vignettes of her key songs, albums, videos and concerts, this artful, candid and often brutally funny portrait introduces the reader to the refreshingly real Kate Bush.

Nine Eight Books, RRP $32.99.

Bec and Justin Lorrimer Tom Doyle Peggy Frew

A compassionate and surprisingly funny novel that is impossible to put down and even harder to forget, from the award-winning author of Islands. Meg and Nina have been outshone by their younger sister Amber since childhood. But Amber’s life has not gone the way they all thought it would, and now the three of them are together for the first time in years, on the road to a remote holiday rental in Far North Queensland, where Meg and Nina plan on helping Amber overcome her addiction. As good intentions gradually become terrifying reality, these sisters will test the limits of love and the line between care and control.

Allen & Unwin, RRP $32.99.

WILDFLOWERS

MADLY, DEEPLY

Michelle Obama

THE BLOCKBUSTERS AND THE FAMILY-FAVES KEEP COMING OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, FIRING UP WITH SUPERHEROES, PLENTY OF VILLAINS AND A DASH OF ROMANCE FOR GOOD MEASURE.

MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS

27TH OCTOBER

Based on the novel by Paul Gallico, “Mrs Harris Goes to Paris” stars Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert and Lambert Wilson. A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. After taking extreme measures by working, starving and gambling to afford her dreams, she takes off to Paris to buy her very own designer gown. Not only does she find a whole new outlook on life, her travels also impact the very future of the House of Dior.

ARMAGEDDON TIME

3RD NOVEMBER

Written, directed and produced by filmmaker James Gray, “Armageddon Time” is a deeply personal coming-ofage story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream, as well as the concepts of privilege and prejudice. Featuring an all-star cast including Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong, the film was inspired by Gray’s upbringing in Queens, New York, in the 1980s.

MISTLETOE RANCH

17TH NOVEMBER

Filmed across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, “Mistletoe Ranch” stars Mercy Cornwall as Aimée Tremblay, a budding professional photographer who follows her boss, renowned photographer Gustav, around the world. When Aimée receives a mailbag full of letters informing her that her late mother’s adored annual Christmas celebration has been cancelled, she returns to Mistletoe Ranch. After her mother’s passing, Aimée left her family home and her heartbroken ex-fiancé, James Hunt (Jordi Webber), on Christmas Eve and hasn’t returned for seven years. The now quiet ranch has been left in the hands of James, who lives there with his young daughter, Juniper (Molly Wright), and retired caretaker Charlie (Charles Allen). At first, James doesn’t welcome Aimée’s arrival, but it’s not long before sparks begin to fly again between the highschool sweethearts.

SHE SAID

17TH NOVEMBER

Two-time Academy Award® nominee Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, An Education) and Zoe Kazan (The Plot Against America limited series, The Big Sick) star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation— a story that helped launch the #Metoo movement, shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood and altered American culture forever.

THE WOMAN KING 27TH OCTOBER

“The Woman King” is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness. Inspired by true events, “The Woman King” follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER 10TH NOVEMBER

Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king and Black Panther is tested. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.

AVATAR: THE WAY OF THE WATER

15TH DECEMBER

The sequel to James Cameron’s Avatar: the film that smashed box office records across the world and remains the highest-grossing film of all time; “Avatar: The Way of the Water” is set more than a decade later and continues the story of the Sully family and the lengths they go to keep each other safe and the battles they fight to stay alive. Starring Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement and Kate Winslet.

EMBRACING CHANGE

DON’T LET FEAR OF FAILURE HOLD YOU BACK. IN EMBRACING CHANGE, THERAPIST JANA FIRESTONE SHOWS YOU HOW UNBLOCK THE BARRIERS TO CHANGE AND TAKE THE LEAP!

Jana Firestone, therapist, writer, podcaster, entrepreneur and mum of three, has recently released her first book, Embracing Change, a how-to manual for overcoming the fear of change and taking the leap into the unknown.

The book is broken down into the key psychological barriers to change, from imposter syndrome, anxiety and perfectionism to self-esteem, fear and grief – with plenty more in between.

It also weaves in stories from her popular podcast The Curious Life which features interviews with the likes of surfer Layne Beachley, actor Michala Banas, broadcasters Kate Langbroek and Jon Faine and former Bachelor star Sam Wood.

Jana is a therapist with a degree in psychology and a Master’s in counselling. She has spent the past 16 years working intensively with people experiencing grief and trauma, including as a counsellor at The Coroners Court of Victoria where she worked with families of the victims of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

In Embracing Change, Jana draws upon this expertise, as well as her own experience of losing her mother at a young age. For Jana, this unexpected loss ultimately led her to shift gears and pursue a career in psychology, demonstrating how times of change can also be the catalyst for our most important growth.

As Jana explains, “Change is an incredibly exciting dynamic – it provides fresh inspiration, enlivens our senses, alters the way we see the world and can deliver outcomes so positive we can’t believe it took us so long to make the leap in the first place.

“But it’s the act of making the leap that keeps so many of us stuck.”

With a blend of professional advice, personal experience and real-life stories, Embracing Change is a key to unlocking your potential.

Published by Affirm. RRP $29.99.

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SOOTHING SERUM

Nalia Luminous Serum acts to fortify your daily glow with the lush hydrating elixirs of Australian Native Finger Lime Caviar, boosting vital Vitamin C and collagen production, leaving your skin bright and age-defiant.

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DRAWING FROM THE BOUNTY OF NATURE, PRODUCTS INFUSED WITH FRUIT AND VITAMINS SOOTHE SENSITIVE SKIN AND STIMULATE THE SENSES.

BIO BODY OIL

Bio-Omega Body Contouring Oil is a dynamic natural and organic body oil combines a superstar line-up of base oils including Australian boab, Hemp Seed, Pumpkin Seed, Rosehip and Jojoba with pure essential oils of Neroli, Bergamot and Lavender. It promotes skin hydration and elasticity while aiding with stretch marks, cellulite, scarring and extreme dryness. Also great for growing bellies during pregnancy.

RRP $69.95. vanessamegan.com

SWEET TREAT

Honey Shots Clearing Gel from Pollen Nation promises to simplify your skincare routine and boost your self-confidence. This targeted treatment gel helps plump, hydrate, soothe and banish blemishes with a unique formulation of Australian Manuka Honey, Niacinamide and Green Tea Extract. Designed to visibly reduce redness and inflammation, hydrate, refine skin texture, plump fine lines, and support a healthy microbiome, this fast-acting formula will fight zits restore overall skin tone, and provide instant and sustained hydration.

RRP $56. pollennationskin.com

PEEL PERFECTION

iS Clinical’s newest product is a two-step Active Peel treatment using iS Clinical’s proprietary botanical Extremozyme technology and Copper Tripeptide-1 combined with soothing active botanicals. Designed to exfoliate, soothe, nurture, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin, this miracle duo improves skin tone, texture, and overall integrity of the skin.

RRP $165. isclinical.com.au

NOURISHING NUTRIENTS

OCosmedics Vitamin C Hemp Seed Oil is rich in Omega Fatty Acids with intense hydration, nourishing and soothing properties, plus Vitamin C Hemp Seed Oil. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is the only oil-soluble form of Vitamin C with unique penetrating qualities to even out skin tone, stimulate collagen synthesis and age-proof the skin. Hemp Seed Oil is every skin’s essential oil, rich in Omega Fatty Acids with intense hydration, nourishing and soothing properties.

RRP $123. inskincosmedics.com.au

GOOD FOR YOU

FRANK + BARE is the first natural deodorant company in Australia to create AHA deodorant. 100 percent natural and completely sustainable, the unique formula expertly crafted by FRANK + BARE works as a skin performance product and incredibly effective deodorant housed inside sustainable, recyclable, zero-waste packaging. Scents include Magnolia + Black Pepper, Oakmoss + Myrrh, Coconut + Lime, Ylang Ylang + Grapefruit, Frangipani and Spearmint. There’s also a fragrance-free option.

RRP $25. frankandbare.com.au

VITAMIN HITS

Effica C from Synergie Skin is a rapidly absorbing, non-acidic Vitamin C serum suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Vitamin C and coenzyme Q10 work in tandem to deliver a potent dose of antioxidants, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promote even skin tone, reduce age spots, and protect against UV and environmental damage. RRP $125.

Ultimate A is a serum that promotes healthy skin renewal, balances oil flow, and addresses visible lines and uneven skin tone. Fortified with liposomally encapsulated retinol, this gentle yet effective serum is ideal for rejuvenating even the most sensitive skin.

RRP $139. synergieskin.com

PATCH PRECISION

Luxury Danish skincare brand Beauté Pacifique has launched an innovative Symphonique Micro-Needling PerfusionTherapy Treatment Kit, featuring self-dissolving micro-needling eye treatment patches that are safe and gentle. Pop them on overnight to allow the Hyaluronic Acid micro-needles to work their magic – providing continuous delivery of the active ingredients – while you sleep, and then apply the Perfusion Therapy Droplets for an instant soothing and cooling effect.

RRP $35. beaute-pacifique.com/au

BROW BLISS

The Benefit Gimme Brow Gel brow set contains the awardwinning gimme brow and tinted eyebrow gel that contains tiny microfibres that adhere to the skin and hairs, creating natural-looking fullness and definition. Apply and blend with the custom, tiny, tapered brush then use the special precision tip for shaping. All Benefit products are available online and instore from Sephora and Myer and online from Adore Beauty.

SCRUB ESSENTIALS

New Australian skincare brand, Polished presents a range of salt and coffee scrubs that offer premium exfoliation, nourishment and hydration. Made from organic Arabica coffee grounds and 100 percent natural ingredients, the Polished range currently contains five different scents: Bergamot Salt Polish featuring Himalayan Salt, Bergamot oil, Vitamin E and Organic Shea Butter, Ylang Ylang Salt Polish featuring Himalayan Salt, Ylang Ylang, Vitamin E and Organic Shea Butter, Citrus Coffee Polish featuring Arabica Coffee, Australian Orange Oil, Organic Macadamia Oil and Vitamin E, Rosewood Coffee Polish featuring Arabica Coffee, Rosewood Oil, Organic Macadamia Oil and Vitamin E, and Cedarwood Coffee Polish featuring Arabica Coffee, Cedarwood Oil, Organic Shea Butter and Vitamin E.

The facts about SADI

SLEVE GASTRECTOMY PLUS DUODENO - ILEOSTOMY PROCEDURE, KNOWN AS SADI PROCEDURE HAS THE GREATEST WEIGHT-LOSS OF ALL THE COMMONLY PERFORMED WEIGHT-LOSS PROCEDURES. IT HAS THE LONGEST LASTING EFFECTS, WITH LESS LATE WEIGHT REGAIN WHICH IS BECOMING NOTICEABLE IN PATIENTS WHO HAVE HAD SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY IN THE PAST.

The SADI procedure is an operation incorporating a sleeve gastrectomy with bypassing part of the intestine. It has the greatest effect on improving medical disorders associated with obesity such as diabetes, hypertension and high lipids and cholesterol.

As such it is generally reserved for patients with a very high BMI (BMI>45) and those with significant medical complications due to obesity.

As with all weight-loss procedures it is a laparoscopic (keyhole) procedure performed under a general anaesthetic.

The operation involves two parts: Firstly part of the stomach is removed making a smaller stomach similar to a sleeve gastrectomy. Then the first part of the intestine (duodenum) is divided just below the stomach and anastomosed (reattached) to a loop of intestine about 2 metres further downstream. This has the effect of decreasing appetite, restricting meal sizes, and bypassing food away from the metabolically active part of the intestine resulting in beneficial hormonal changes which have a positive influence on the body’s metabolism.

The important thing to know about this procedure is that the bowel is divided below the pylorus. The pyloric valve and its function are preserved, unlike in the gastric bypass or mini-gastric bypass.

The pyloric valve has an important role in regulating the rate at which food & acid enters the intestine from the stomach. It also prevents bile from refluxing from the duodenum back up into the stomach which can cause stomach irritation.

The preservation of the pylorus in the SADI procedure maintains it’s important function. The problem of bile entering the stomach which can occur with the mini-gastric bypass is therefore prevented in the duodenal bypass.

The preservation of the pyloric valve in the SADI procedure also eliminates the dumping syndrome which can occur with standard gastric bypass procedures. The glucose fluctuations after a meal do not occur after this procedure. There is also a dramatic reduction in the formation of ulcers forming at the anastomosis site which can happen in standard gastric bypass.

Dr Jason Free BVSc (HONS) MBBS (Qld) FRACS Specialist Bariatric Surgeon

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SADI procedure

The procedure is becoming increasingly useful for patients who have had a prior sleeve gastrectomy and either have not had as much weight-loss as expected, or have lost-weight and regained weight later on.

In the past these patients have often had their sleeve gastrectomy converted to a standard gastric bypass, however evidence shows that this also may not provide robust long term weight loss. The SADI procedure is showing extremely promising results after previously failed sleeve gastrectomy.

The SADI procedure has been developed to such an extent that it provides the most weight-loss, the longest lasting weight-loss, and the most beneficial effect on medical problems associated with obesity, compared to all other procedures. It has been refined to the point at which the long-term problematic issues have been minimalised making it an extremely safe and effective operation.

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SADI Procedure

The SADI procedure (Sleeve Gastrectomy plus Duodeno- Ileostomy) involves a sleeve gastrectomy with bypass of part of the small intestine. The weight-loss and resolution of medical disorders is much more than a sleeve gastrectomy alone. This procedure is preferred over Gastric Bypass as it avoids many of the long-term problems some patients with gastric bypass experience. Dr Free has pioneered this procedure in Australia and modified it to improve it’s long term safety whilst maintaining improved weight-loss. Dr Free continues to lead research comparing the various types of SADI and other weight-loss procedures.

Turn back time with M.I.F.A.C.E

NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE SIMILAR SOUNDING ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING PHENOMENA, MIFACE IS THE ACRONYM FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE FACE AND CERVICAL ELEVATION.

Developed by Plastic and Cosmetic surgeon Dr Peter Widdowson, the M.I.F.A.C.E procedure was devised to take advantage of the minimal recovery time of the traditional S-Lift but with increased longevity and a far superior result

There was also a huge difference between full American-style facelifts and the much lesser S-Lift procedure which cosmetic surgeons were doing, so something was needed between the two.

A lot of people used to think of a facelift as major surgery where you came out looking like you had been in a wind tunnel! It turned people off for a while and that’s when Dr Widdowson decided to develop something minimally invasive that had less recovery time but had the increased longevity and superior result.

The concepts of facial rejuvenation span many treatment modalities, starting from moisturising and rejuvenating lotions and working through facials peels, dermal fillers for facial wrinkles and moving on to muscle relaxant injections, laser resurfacing and deep peels. When loose skin occurs around the eyes, eyebrows, jowls and neck, surgical approaches have become necessary to effect maximum improvement.

Loose skin in the neck, jowls, mid-face and cheeks is best improved using face-lifting techniques. A full face-lift procedure has been the standard operation for many years, but when only the neck and lower face needs lifting the less radical procedure M.I.F.A.C.E in the lower face can be performed under a general anesthetic at a Day-stay Hospital.

Since the M.I.F.A.C.E procedure was first developed 10 years ago it has been expanded to include the M.I.F.A.C.E Plus, Extended M.I.F.A.C.E and Extended M.I.F.A.C.E Plus to cater for individual needs.

Dr Peter Widdowson has over 30 years of surgical experience in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

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MBChB, FRACS (Plastic)

Plastic Surgeon

Dr Peter Widdowson has a background of 30 years in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Graduating in Australasia, but also studying overseas he specialised in his earlier career in microsurgery, cleft lip and palate surgery as well as burns and trauma surgery. Over the years he has transformed these skills into his Aesthetic (cosmetic) Plastic Surgery in which he now specialises.

He is now the sole Director at the Lotus Institute which is recognised as one of Australasia’s leading Plastic, Cosmetic and Laser Clinics.

Dr Peter Widdowson is recognised not only for his highly acclaimed surgical skills, but also his compassionate, listening nature and his desire for detail. Along with his incredible sta , The Lotus Institute makes up an expert Plastic Surgical team.

Throughout his career Dr Widdowson has devoted his time to his patients, his expertise in his specialty and continued learning in his field.

Dr Peter Widdowson’s qualifications include, Member of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

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DR CARY OFFERS A RANGE OF FERTILITY TREATMENTS TO HELP PATIENTS FULFIL THEIR DREAM OF STARTING A FAMILY.

Infertility affects one in six couples in Australia and is defined as the inability to conceive following six (woman >35 years old) or 12 months (woman is <35 years) of attempting to do so.

IVF treatment is usually sought following 12 months of inability to conceive, but suspicion of infertility due to family history and age should be addressed early.

The process of IVF is seemingly complicated, but with Queensland’s Fertility Group’s timely research and education from Dr Cary and his team, patients will be well acquainted with each stage of treatment and empowered to proceed through the experience.

While going through fertility treatment, many women and couples experience a rollercoaster of emotions. The ups and downs can be exhausting and that’s why it’s important to have good support throughout your treatment.

If patients are finding it difficult, Dr Cary’s team can organise a counsellor trained in this area. This confidential service is generally free for Gold Coast Fertility patients.

Every Queensland Fertility Group clinic has at least one Fertility Counsellor, a professional Psychologist, Psychotherapist or Social Worker with additional expertise in Reproductive Medicine Counselling. They are all members of the Australian and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association (ANZICA) and the Fertility Society of Australia (FSA).

During your counselling session, which can be on your own or with your partner, you could discuss any of the following issues: Preparing for fertility treatment, and making decisions about your treatment; Impact on relationships; Coping with unsuccessful treatment cycles and/or pregnancy losses; Coping with emotions around other people’s pregnancies, births and children; Talking about how your family, friends and colleagues behave or react, and specific concerns related to donor treatment cycles, or feelings of anxiety or loss of control.

At Dr Cary’s Gold Coast Women’s Health Clinic you’ll find a professional and supportive team dedicated to providing you with the medical treatment and the care you need and deserve.

Dr Andrew Cary has 28 years’ experience in assisting women with pregnancy, gynaecology and IVF issues. Get in touch for further information or to book an appointment.

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VAPING VERDICT

ACCORDING TO STATS FROM THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG FOUNDATION (ADF), VAPING IS ON THE RISE, PARTICULARLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, AGED 12 TO 17. BUT WHAT ARE THE HEALTH RISKS?

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. Smoking harms nearly every organ in your body, including your heart. Smoking damages the coronary arteries that supply blood to your heart. This can cause the artery to narrow. It can also increase your risk of a blood clot or blockage, which can lead to a heart attack.

You might be tempted to turn to e-cigarettes and vape pens as a way to ease the transition from traditional cigarettes to not smoking at all. But is vaping better for you than using tobacco products?

The short and long-term health effects and safety of e-cigarettes are still unknown.

E-cigarettes heat nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavourings and other chemicals to create an aerosol that you inhale. Regular tobacco cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic. While the exact chemicals in e-cigarettes vary from brand to brand, experts believe there’s almost no doubt that vaping exposes you to fewer toxic chemicals than smoking traditional cigarettes.

BUT, researchers at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University have delved into the available studies

on vaping and concluded e-cigarettes are harmful for non-smokers, especially youth, and when used for purposes other than smoking cessation.

There is strong evidence that nonsmokers who use e-cigarettes are three times as likely to go on to smoke combustible tobacco cigarettes as nonsmokers who do not use e-cigarettes, supportive of a “gateway” effect.

The researchers also state much is yet to be learned about the longer-term impacts of vaping.

Research from The Johns Hopkins University on vape ingredients published in October 2021 reveals thousands of chemical ingredients in vape products, most of which are not yet identified. Among those the team could identify were several potentially harmful substances, including caffeine, three chemicals never previously found in e-cigarettes, a pesticide and two flavourings linked with possible toxic effects and respiratory irritation.

Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive. It causes you to crave a smoke and suffer withdrawal symptoms if you ignore the craving. Nicotine is a toxic substance. It raises your blood pressure and spikes your adrenaline,

which increases your heart rate and the likelihood of having a heart attack.

Several key Australian health organisations, such as the Australian Medical Association (AMA), Cancer Council Australia and the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) have published positions on e-cigarettes, sharing the following messages: There is insufficient evidence to promote the use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. There is increasing evidence of health harms. E-cigarettes may normalise the act of smoking and attract young people. E-cigarettes should be more properly regulated.

From 1 October 2021, all nicotine vaping products – including nicotine e-cigarettes, nicotine pods and liquid nicotine – can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription. This includes both in Australia and from overseas.

So, is vaping bad for you? Emerging data suggests links to chronic lung disease and asthma, as well as associations between dual use of e-cigarettes and smoking with cardiovascular disease. You’re exposing yourself to all kinds of chemicals that we don’t yet understand and that are probably not safe.

More information at adf.org.au

Dr Ben Anderson | MBBS BMedSci FRACS | VMO John Flynn and Pindara Private Hospital, Tweed District Hospitals and consulting at Goonellabah Medical Centre. heartsurgerygoldcoast.com.au

Save your skin

THE EXPERTS AT HER MEDICAL REVEAL THE FACTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING REGULAR SKIN CHECKS.

By Dr Megan Kelly

It is estimated that two in three Caucasian Australians will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. Skin cancers account for 80 percent of newly diagnosed cancers and melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australians, according to Cancer Council statistics.

Regular screening with skin checks by a trained doctor in Dermoscopy are important to find skin cancer early and treat.

Australia has a high level of UV radiation from the sun and combining this with a large population of lighter skin types, means we lead the world in skin cancer numbers.

Screening for both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers is very important to reduce local skin complications and metastatic spread. Other risk factors for development of skin cancers include; family or personal history of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, previous severe sunburns with

blistering or peeling, solarium use and immunosuppression.

Sunlight is also a cause of premature skin ageing. UVA/UVB radiation causes pigmentation changes, premature wrinkling and visible small blood vessels in the skin (telangiectasia). Some of the cosmetic aspects of photoageing can be addressed in a skin check consultation.

A skin check involves taking a thorough skin history including, sun and occupational exposure, family history and lesions of concern. Patients are asked to strip down to underwear (a modesty sheet is provided), Then, using a Dermatoscope (skin surface microscopy) the entirety of the skin surface (including the scalp, mouth, between the toes and under the feet) is examined looking for clues to skin cancer.

If you develop a new, changed or bleeding mole, a sore that won’t heal, a rapidly growing pink nodule, or a crusty skin lesion these need to be reviewed as soon as possible.

DR MEGAN KELLY

FRACGP General Practitioner

SCCA Advanced Clinical certificate of Dermoscopy

Her Medical is a general practice dedicated to women’s health. The team consists of general practitioners and allied health who share a special interest in women’s health.

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Movember the movement

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN A MELBOURNE PUB, MOVEMBER HAS GROWN TO BECOME A WELL-RECOGNISED INTERNATIONAL EVENT AND A SYMBOL OF POSITIVE APPROACHES TO A RANGE OF MEN’S HEALTH ISSUES. KEY TO ITS SUCCESS IS THE ABILITY TO TALK ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH ISSUES IN ACCESSIBLE WAYS.

If there’s a man in your life that you’re worried about, there are some simple things that help to make talking it over easier for him. Here are a few tips from Mensline for more effective conversations with someone you care about.

Talk while ‘on task’

Many men find it easier to bond and talk when engaged in another activity. There are many theories about why this is the case, but an easy way to understand it is that an activity allows for an ‘escape route’ if things get too intense or challenging. He may not need to use the escape route, but knowing it’s there takes the pressure off the conversation. Knowing this, you can change the conversation setting to include something that you both enjoy – go for a drive, a hike, go fishing, play or watch some sport or even work on a mini project. You can then discuss your concerns in a far more casual and relaxed way that is less likely to encounter resistance.

Sit or stand side by side

One of the reasons that activities or tasks can be more effective is they encourage a ‘shoulder to shoulder’ stance that tends to be less confrontational. Think about some of the situations that seem to work best for a good chat – sitting around a

campfire, watching sport or going on a road trip – they all tend to minimise direct eye contact. This is also known as ‘sideways listening’, which has been shown to work well with men, teenagers and children.

Don’t make it a big deal

This applies equally to conversations with men about physical health issues – keep it casual and low intensity. Putting too much emphasis on ‘the talk’ by putting it in a formal setting or over-emphasising its importance builds pressure and it may mean that the man you care about becomes more withdrawn, uncooperative or avoidant. If needed, be flexible and consider having a few short talks, rather than one big conversation, to get the conversation moving. Keep an eye out for signs of discomfort and alter your approach – sometimes a gentler approach is better.

Language is important

Mental health is often discussed in victim-oriented language like ‘suffering from depression’ or ‘feeling sad and lonely’. Attempting to turn this around with different phrasing can produce better results. Talking about ‘taking control’ or ‘getting things back on track’ re-casts emotional health issues in a more action-oriented light that empowers and encourages people and is less likely to create a feeling of weakness or shame.

Engage ‘the fixer’ mindset

Setting a clear goal or purpose for conversations with men about emotional issues tends to work best. In general, men don’t respond well to long, drawn out conversations about how they are feeling – they prefer to get to the point and take tangible actions. Framing conversations as ‘fixing’ or ‘tackling’ a problem helps to leverage the ‘fixer’ mindset that many men feel more comfortable with.  It evokes feelings of control and camaraderie that are familiar and empowering.

The offer is most important

Don’t let the above advice deter or worry you out of reaching out to someone you care about. These tips are just some ideas for how you can make conversations more effective. But having a chat about how someone is feeling, even if it’s a bit awkward, is better than not having the chat at all. The single most important thing you can do is to offer a friendly ear, show that you are listening and keep it clear of judgement – that alone can make an enormous difference to how someone is feeling. There’s lots of different ways you can participate in the Movember campaign.

Visit au.movember.com to find out how you can help.

If you need help or advice on how best to support someone you care about, the trained counsellors at Mensline can help. They’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tel: 1300 78 99 78 | mensline.org.au

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HIGH ACHIEVER

LEADING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SALES AGENT AND LICENSED AUCTIONEER, JACKSON RAMEAU HAS THE ENERGY AND FOCUS TO PROPEL HIM TO GREAT HEIGHTS IN THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY.

He also has boundless enthusiasm and commitment to his clients, which has earned him a place among the top 1 percent of Ray White agents internationally, known as the ‘Chairman’s Elite’.

Jackson is a third-generation agent and though still in his 20s, he has earned respect and admiration from every level of the industry.

He holds a Real Estate Licence, Auctioneers License, Certificate 3 in Business and a Diploma in Business, and credits the support and encouragement of his mentors as crucial to his rapid rise.

“I was lucky enough to be mentored by one of the Gold Coast’s best agents which really jump-started my growth,” he says.

In 2021/22, Jackson was awarded the number 1 auction agent within the entire Ray White Commercial Group in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. He was also awarded the number 1 “young gun” with the Ray White Commercial Gold Coast.

Described by his peers as “the most motivated agent in the marketplace”, Jackson is passionate about his profession and the people he meets from all sectors.

“I love real estate and its diversity,” he says. “One day I am selling a warehouse, the next is a horse stable, then a cold-storage facility, dental practice, honey-distribution facility or even a printing facility. Every day is different, just as every client is different.”

Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Jackson is known for his energy and honesty, attributes which ensure his clients return and refer.

“My five to 10-year plan is definitely to remain on the Gold Coast. I see myself continuing to assist private clients and corporate companies who enjoy working with me and who are repeat clients because of our relationship and my genuine motivation to help the client.”

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COOK: The Only Book youNeed in the Kitchen

IN COOK, ACCLAIMED CHEF KAREN MARTINI SHARES A LIFETIME OF COOKING, EATING AND LEARNING ABOUT FOOD. THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 1000 RECIPES, FROM OLD FAVOURITES TO BRILLIANT NEW DISHES.

Karen has inspired generations of home cooks, and with this milestone book she brings us a generous breadth of cuisines and ingredients, celebrating vibrant flavours from a uniquely Australian perspective. Karen won’t just show you what to cook, she will teach you how to cook, with everything you need to prepare effortlessly delicious meals. Each recipe in this modern classic is packed with hard-won wisdom from Karen’s inspiring career and Tunisian-Italian heritage. Providing midweek meals, signature spreads, dinner-party dishes and feasts for special occasions, COOK will guide you to make each meal your own. Enjoy an incredible array of classic and contemporary recipes – from the simple to the elaborate – suitable for all skill levels.

PORCHETTA

PAIR WITH

Roast potatoes with garlic and rosemary. Horta (boiled leafy greens). Serve thickly sliced in a crusty hot ciabatta-style role with simple soused cabbage. An even mix of finely chopped Granny Smith apple and finely diced mustard fruits. Mustard or Salsa verde.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 8

• 3kg pork loin, belly attached, or 2.8–3.2kg butterflied boneless pork shoulder

• 40g salt flakes

• 2½ tablespoons fennel seeds

• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

• 6 garlic cloves, peeled

• 1 branch of fresh bay leaves (or a good handful if not on the stem), 3 leaves shredded

• 5 rosemary sprigs, leaves chopped

• 5 oregano sprigs, leaves chopped

• ½ bunch of flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, leaves finely chopped

• 3 onions, cut into 3 fat slices each

• salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

Place the pork in a colander and pour a whole kettle of boiling water over the skin. Dry with paper towel, then score the skin at 1cm intervals. Place on a tray and rub all over with the salt, getting into all the incisions. Flip the pork over so the skin is facing up, then refrigerate, uncovered, overnight to dry out the skin and lightly cure the meat.

When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 130°C fan-forced.

Toast the fennel seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Tip into a mortar, add the peppercorns and a pinch of salt and grind to a rough powder. Add the garlic and crush to a paste. Add the shredded bay leaves, rosemary, oregano and parsley, and grind as finely as you can.

Spread the herb paste on the meat side only of the pork, massaging it into all the pockets. Roll up the pork as tightly as you can, securing tightly at regular intervals with butcher’s twine. Place in a roasting tin, using the onion slices and bay leaf branch as a trivet.

Transfer to the oven and roast for 3½ hours, or until the internal temperature is 71°C.

Remove the pork from the oven and turn the temperature up to 250°C fan-forced. Baste the whole roll of pork with the juices in the tray, then and roast for a further 10 minutes or so to finish the crackling. Watch carefully, as it can burn quickly.

Remove from the oven and rest for 20 minutes, then remove the string, slice the pork about 2cm thick and serve with the pan juices and the onion, if desired.

This is an edited extract from COOK by Karen Martini, published by Hardie Grant Books, Photography: © Mark Chew. RRP $100.

SEA URCHIN LINGUINI WITH ROASTED TOMATO PASSATA & BUTTER

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 garlic cloves, sliced

200ml Roasted tomato passata

2 red bird’s eye chillies, finely sliced

14 sea urchin lobes

140g butter, diced

400g Squid ink linguine

8 basil leaves

Lemon, Salt & Pepper

Sea urchin has a gently buttery and briny quality, which is stunning with the roasted tomato flavour, spike of chilli and savoury richness of the squid ink pasta. It’s also a strikingly dramatic dish visually. As said, this is special occasion stuff.

METHOD

Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the garlic until turning golden, about 2 minutes.

Add the passata and chilli and cook for a couple of minutes, then pull off the heat and add the sea urchin and butter. Stand, don’t stir. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 3–3½ minutes, then tong directly into the pan, placing it back over a medium heat. Toss through for a minute, adding the basil – you just want to warm but not really cook the urchin.

Squeeze in some lemon and serve immediately.

WITH FIRE ICE

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

For the fire ice, cut 1.5kg very ripe tomatoes into 2cm dice. In a large heatproof bowl, toss the tomato with 5 finely sliced red bird’s eye chillies, 3 teaspoons salt flakes and 2 teaspoons caster (superfine) sugar. Tightly seal the bowl with foil, then set over a pan of just-simmering water for 2 hours, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Strain the tomato mixture through a very fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; you should have 350–450ml of tomato water. Soak 3 leaves gold-strength gelatine in cold water for about 5 minutes. Warm about 100ml of the tomato water in a small saucepan. Squeeze the excess water out of the gelatine, then stir into the warmed tomato water to dissolve. Combine with the remaining tomato water, strain into a shallow container and freeze for 3–4 hours, until solid. Just before serving, scrape the fire ice with a fork to make ice shards, then scatter over the oysters. Great served with a pile of rye bread, butter and watercress sandwiches, alongside a little pile of freshly cooked potato chips.

TENDERHEART

TENDERHEART IS A BOOK ABOUT VEGETABLES. IT IS ALSO A STORY OF UNBREAKABLE FAMILY BONDS, LOVE AND LOSS, AND THE LEGACY OF FOOD AS A WAY TO STAY CONNECTED TO LOVED ONES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED.

In this masterwork from Australia’s most respected vegetable-loving food writer, Hetty Lui McKinnon takes readers on a vegetable-by-vegetable journey, packed with clever and inventive ways to combine ingredients, flavours and texture. With practicality, accessibility and economy in mind, Hetty devotes one chapter to each of her 22

favourite everyday vegetables, from Asian greens to zucchini. As is Hetty’s signature, the flavours are globally inspired, with an emphasis on simple yet inventive weeknight cooking. 180 new, inspired and always delicious recipes will change how you see the humble vegetable and what it is capable of, forever. This is the ultimate vegetable bible from Australia’s reigning salad queen.

Broccoli and mint soup with spicyfried chickpeas

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

• extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 eschalot or small brown onion, finely diced

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 large head of broccoli (about 450g), cut into florets, stalk peeled and sliced

• 500g cooked chickpeas (about 2 × 400g cans, drained)

METHOD

• 1.25 litres vegetable stock

• 2 cups baby spinach leaves

• ½ cup mint leaves, plus extra to serve

• sea salt and black pepper

• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained

• ¼ cup flaked almonds

• 1 long red chilli, nely sliced

• ½ cup parsley leaves

• 1 lemon, halved

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the eschalot or onion and half the garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until softened. Add the broccoli, half the chickpeas and the vegetable stock. Increase the heat to medium–high and cover with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to let steam escape. Cook for 8–10 minutes, until the broccoli is softened. Turn off the heat, add the spinach leaves and mint leaves and stir until the spinach is wilted. Using a stick blender (or regular blender/food processor), blend the mixture until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt and some freshly ground black pepper.

Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over medium–high heat. When hot, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil along with the remaining chickpeas. Reduce the heat to medium or medium–low and fry, shaking the pan every now and then, until the chickpeas are crisp. The chickpeas may burst and splatter out of the pan and if they do, reduce the heat to low, increasing the heat again once the bursting stops. Continue to cook for 10–12 minutes, until the chickpeas are crispy all over. Add the remaining garlic, the capers, almonds and chilli, increase the heat to medium–high and cook until the almonds are golden, about 4–5 minutes. Add the parsley and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until everything looks toasted and crispy. Season with ½–1 teaspoon of sea salt.

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the spicy fried chickpea mixture, some mint leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serving suggestion: Finish with shaved parmesan.

Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon, published by Plum, RRP $59.99, photography by Hetty Lui McKinnon and Shirley Cai.

Cheesy kale and rice cake bake

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon gochugaru

• 2 tomatoes (about 300g), roughly chopped

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1 teaspoon white sugar

• 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock

• 900g rice cake sticks, rinsed in water to separate

• 180g kale leaves (from 1 bunch), torn

• 170g (1 ½ cups) grated cheddar

• 200g fresh mozzarella, torn

• 2 green onions (shallots), finely chopped

METHOD

Heat a deep 25cm ovenproof frying pan or shallow Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook for 15–20 seconds, until fragrant. Add the gochugaru, tomato, sea salt, sugar and vegetable stock and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and allow it to bubble away for 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir the sauce, squishing the tomato with the back of a spoon or spatula. Add the rice cake sticks, along with the kale, and stir until the leaves wilt. Add half the cheddar, half the mozzarella and the green onion, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella and transfer to the oven, placing a tray underneath to catch any drips. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until melty and golden.

Allow to sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Fennel and black pepper ice cream

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4-6

• 1 small fennel bulb (about 200g) finely sliced, fronds reserved to serve

• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra to serve

395g sweetened condensed milk (regular or vegan)

• 250ml (1 cup) thickened cream or vegan coconut cream

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

METHOD

Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor and whiz until smooth. Pour the creamy mixture into a small loaf tin or dish that measures approximately 22cm × 12 cm, cover with plastic or reusable wrap and freeze for at least 3–4 hours, until firm.

To serve, let the ice cream stand at room temperature for 5 minutes (to make scooping easier) and top with a drizzle of olive oil, a few fennel fronds and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper.

The Real Food Companion

IN “THE REAL FOOD COMPANION”, RENOWNED FOOD WRITER MATTHEW EVANS SHOWS US HOW TO ETHICALLY SOURCE, COOK AND EAT REAL FOOD. WRITTEN WITH GUSTO AND FILLED TO BURSTING WITH INFORMATION TO INSPIRE AND RECIPES TO NURTURE THE SOUL AND FAMILY, “THE REAL FOOD COMPANION” OUTLINES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO NAVIGATE TODAY’S COMPLEX FOOD WORLD. IT’S THE FARMER, BUTCHER, FISHMONGER AND BAKER BY YOUR SIDE.

This definitive cookbook includes more than 200 recipes, with photography by Matthew’s long-time friend and collaborator, Alan Benson. It is the result of Matthew’s four decades as a writer, chef and farmer, and multiple years’ research, featuring a back-to-basics approach to buying and cooking food, containing tried and tested recipes including how to make your own ricotta and clotted cream.

Images and text from The Real Food Companion by Matthew Evans. Original photography by Murdoch Books, additional photography by Alan Benson. Murdoch Books RRP $65.00

Roasted prosciutto-wrapped troutwith sage burnt butter & pine nuts

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2

• 8 thin slices prosciutto or jamón

• 2 x 250g whole, fresh rainbow trout, scaled and gutted

• 60g butter

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts

• 20 sage leaves

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice, strained

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200ºC.

Lay four slices of prosciutto next to each other on a clean work surface so that the long edges are slightly overlapping. Lay the trout across the prosciutto to cover the length of the fish, except the head and tail, and wrap the prosciutto around to enclose. Repeat with the remaining prosciutto and trout.

Melt 20g of the butter and brush onto the trout. Place the trout in a shallow roasting tin and roast in the oven for about 8–10 minutes, or until cooked through. Place on a serving plate.

Heat the remaining butter in a frying pan over a medium–high heat, add the pine nuts and toss to brown slightly. When the butter turns a nut brown colour, add the sage leaves and remove from the heat. Keep tossing and add the lemon juice. It will fizz and froth, so just keep shaking the pan to stop it burning.

Pour this butter mixture over the trout and devour immediately. I’d probably drink a semillon with it. As the wine flows, you can tell everyone about the D’Meure chardonnay — the one you’ve heard others on the river talk about, but have never actually seen.

Macadamia and honey tart

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 12

12 sheets filo pastry

80g butter, melted, plus 150g butter, extra

40g sugar

2 tablespoons honey

60ml pouring (whipping) cream (35% fat)

3 tablespoons finely grated mandarin or orange zest

250g unsalted macadamia nuts

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Grease a 27cm round loose-based flan (tart) tin. Line the base and side of the tin with layers of filo pastry, brush each layer with a little of the melted butter before adding the next. Trim the edges.

Put the extra butter, sugar, honey and cream in a large saucepan over high heat then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

Add the mandarin zest and simmer for 1 minute more. Fold through the macadamia nuts and almonds and spread evenly over the prepared pastry case.

Bake in the oven for 25–35 minutes, or until the top is a nice caramel colour. Cool for 30 minutes in the tin before removing.

Rabbit rillettes

200g slivered almonds METHOD

Store the tart in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days at most, but serve at room temperature.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 10

tablespoons duck fat or lard

leek, white part only, rinsed and chopped

garlic cloves, chopped

whole rabbit or duck

4cm strips mandarin or orange peel

cinnamon stick

whole star anise

whole black peppercorns

1 teaspoon salt lard or butter, for sealing

Heat 1 tablespoon of the duck fat in a heavybased saucepan over low heat and gently fry the leek and garlic for 5 minutes, or until soft. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Joint the rabbit or duck into 10 pieces (see note), pulling away any loose fat and discarding any liver or kidneys for another use. Fry the loose fat in the same pan you cooked the leek, for a couple of minutes. Add the meat in two batches and fry over a medium heat until well browned. Return the first batch to the pan.

Return the leek and garlic to the pan. Add the mandarin peel, spices, salt and 500ml water. Cover, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2–3 hours, or until the meat is falling off the bone, adding more water if it starts to dry out, and checking the meat isn’t sticking to the bottom. (You can also cook it in a low oven or a pressure cooker.)

Remove the meat with tongs and allow to cool. Pour the cooking liquid through a fine sieve, discarding the solids. Shred the meat finely with your fingertips, checking very carefully for bones. If you have a mortar and pestle, pound it in small amounts, just until it starts to clump together. (You can pulse it in a food processor if you prefer.)

Place the meat with the strained cooking liquid in a saucepan and simmer to form a dryish paste. Stir through the remaining duck fat and taste for salt and freshly milled black pepper. Press into 250ml ceramic dishes.

If you want to keep it for a few days, melt some lard or butter and pour over to seal.

NOTE

You can cut the rabbit roughly into pieces to help them brown. Avoid the hard leg bones though, or get your butcher to do it.

The CSIRO Low-Carb Diet Easy 100

WITH BOOK #6 OF THE BESTSELLING CSIRO LOW-CARB DIET SERIES, EATING LOW-CARB HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER OR MORE DELICIOUS. THE CSIRO LOW-CARB DIET IS PROVEN TO BE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINED LONG-TERM WEIGHT LOSS, REDUCING RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASE AND IMPROVING METABOLIC HEALTH.

Compiled and written by Professor Grant Brinkworth, senior principal research scientist at CSIRO and an international leader in clinical nutrition and health research, and Dr Pennie Taylor, clinical dietitian and research scientist at CSIRO - Health and Biosecurity, “The CSIRO LowCarb Diet Easy 100” cookbook contains 100 brand-new everyday recipes, featuring plenty of vegetarian options, meals for one and two, and low-carb alternatives to high-carb staples, such as bread, pizza bases and smoothies. Plus, there are shopping tips, handy lists and easy-to-follow guidelines, with solid, dependable advice from Australia’s foremost nutritional scientists.

Slow-cooked Mexican Brisket

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 1kg beef brisket, visible fat removed (150g meat per serve)

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (no added sugar or salt)

• 1 cup salt-reduced chicken stock

• Juice of 1 lime

• Coriander leaves, for garnishing

HERBY TOMATOES

• 400g tomatoes (use a mix of varieties, such as regular, cherry, roma etc.)

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 small clove garlic, crushed

• ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

• ½ cup chopped coriander leaves

AVOCADO CUCUMBER SALAD

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 1 telegraph cucumber, sliced

• 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves roughly chopped

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 60g Danish feta, crumbled

METHOD

Place the garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a small bowl and mix to combine. Massage the mixture all over the brisket to coat it well.

Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the brisket and sear on all sides.

Place the onion in a slow cooker and place the brisket on top.

Combine the tomato paste, stock and lime juice in a jug, then pour the mixture over the brisket. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 8 hours until the meat is very tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.

Shred the brisket in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir the meat into the sauce to combine. Transfer to a platter and scatter with the coriander leaves.

Meanwhile, for the herby tomatoes, place all the ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

To make the avocado cucumber salad, place all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.

Place the Mexican brisket and the two salads in the centre of the table and let everyone serve themselves.

The CSIRO Low-Carb Diet Easy 100 by Professor Grant Brinkworth and Dr Pennie Taylor, published by Macmillan Australia, RRP $39.99, photography by Jeremy Simons and Rob Palmer.

Turkish Poached Eggs with Chilli Oil

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Pinch dried chilli flakes

1 tomato, diced

¼ small red onion, finely diced

1 teaspoon white vinegar

4 × 55g free-range eggs

½ cup (130g) natural yoghurt

1 tablespoon dill leaves

1 small wholemeal pita bread, sliced into quarters,

in the microwave

METHOD

Heat the olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, paprika and chilli flakes and toast for 1 minute until fragrant. Set aside.

Place the tomato and red onion in a bowl and toss to combine.

To poach the eggs, bring a wide saucepan of water to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the vinegar. Crack an egg into a mug, then slide it into the simmering water. Repeat with the other eggs and poach for 4 minutes. Remove the eggs from the pan using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.

Spread the yoghurt across the bottom of two small shallow bowls, then add the eggs. Top with the tomato and red onion, and drizzle the chilli oil over. Garnish with the dill leaves, then season with ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and serve with the pita bread.

Frozen Yoghurt Bark with Pistachioand Blueberries

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

1 tablespoon cashew butter (see note)

1½ cups (390g) natural yoghurt

1 cup (155g) blueberries

2 tablespoons roughly chopped pistachios

2 teaspoons shredded coconut

METHOD

Place the cashew bu er in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave for 10 seconds on High.

Line a small tray with baking paper. Drizzle the yoghurt across the paper, then drizzle with the warmed cashew butter. Scatter the blueberries, pistachios and shredded coconut over the top. Freeze for 2 hours or until set.

Slice into shards to serve. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.

NOTE

When purchasing nut butters, it is important to look at the food label. Ensure your nut butter has no added sugar or salt.

Porsche Approved. Reignited by passion.

EXPERIENCE THE FEELING OF DAY ONE ALL OVER AGAIN WITH PORSCHE APPROVED PRE-OWNED CARS. A PORSCHE ALWAYS REMAINS A PORSCHE, AND PORSCHE APPROVED PRE-OWNED CARS ARE JUST AS THRILLING AS THEY WERE ON THE FIRST DAY.

Porsche’s passion for excellence is infused throughout the process of preparing their vehicles. They take care in every step of the 111-point check and during the vehicle preparation to deliver a quality car you can trust. Rest assured you will have added peace of mind with their Porsche Approved Warranty.

Quality makes all the difference.

Porsche goes the extra mile for their Porsche Approved Pre-Owned Cars. Their technicians meticulously check the condition and functionality of the entire vehicle as well as the complete vehicle documentation and history based on a 111-point checklist. This creates more than just proof of quality; it creates trust and lasting values.

Nothing escapes the eyes of Porsche technicians, and if the 111-point check isn’t enough to convince you. Every pre-owned Porsche also receives at least 12 months of the Porsche Approved Warranty and/or the existing New Vehicle Warranty as well as Porsche Assistance.

With Porsche Approved Pre-Owned Cars, you can enjoy complete peace of mind without having to worry about long wait times for a new vehicle. You can view the large range of Porsche Approved Pre-Owned Cars at Porsche Centre Gold Coast or online with Porsche Finder.

What’s involved in a 111-point check?

Exterior

The vehicle’s exterior components and modules create a harmonious overall look. That is why examining the body, paint, possible accidental damage and other modules on the vehicle exterior is exceptionally important.

Vehicle documentation

Keeping the Warranty & Maintenance booklet in good order is an important measure of quality. As well as providing peace of mind, proper maintenance ensures that a vehicle best retains its value. The on-board and safety equipment is also checked for completeness and to make sure that the existing Porsche components are approved.

Test drive

The 111-point check concludes with a test drive. During this, safety-related aspects and typical Porsche driving characteristics such as the vehicle performance, braking action and handling are checked. Driver assistance systems which deliver a high level of convenience and safety also undergo testing.

Fluids

The levels of fluids such as the engine oil, coolant and the brake and clutch fluid are checked and topped up if necessary.

Interior

Of the 111-point on the checklist, 39 relate to the interior. Safety-related aspects are tested, as well as the infotainment and multimedia systems and every conceivable interior setting option.

Vehicle analysis

The fault memory is processed as part of the general vehicle analysis. The mileage is also checked for plausibility to rule out that the odometer reading has been tampered with. Inspecting the engine for over-revving is another key aspect. This will make sure that there are no early signs of damage.

Drive system and underbody

When it comes to the drive system and underbody, checks predominantly relate to technical aspects which as safetycritical and of significance in terms of efficient and sporty performance. These include the functionality of various components such as the transmission, radiator, brakes, fuel and exhaust system, as well as the chassis.

Engine

The heart of a Porsche is its engine. Therefore the running characteristics, belts, battery and other crucial components in the engine compartment are examined to ensure they are all interacting effectively. What cannot be measured is the legendary sound of a Porsche engine. That is something which is to be experienced.

Back on track

HOW TO RETURN TO EXERCISE AFTER PREGNANCY, AND IN THE CASE OF PROLAPSE OR BIRTH TRAUMA.

By Jen Dugard, Founder of MumSafe™️

Returning to exercise after having a baby can feel confusing and overwhelming for many women, even those who have experienced a relatively ‘straight-forward’ delivery (if there is such a thing?).

But for those who have experienced birth trauma and/or have been diagnosed with prolapse after giving birth it can feel even more challenging and many women don’t know where to start.

Having worked with mums and taught trainers who work with mums for almost 15 years I have an insight into how incredibly important it is that all women gain the support they need after having their baby. Whether you experienced birth trauma or have prolapse may first recommendation for every postpartum woman is to book an appointment with a pelvic health physiotherapist (PHP) for a check-up. This appointment will offer insight into where your body is right now, help you to understand your pelvic floor and inner core muscles (Transversus Abdominis or TA) and start you on your journey of ‘rebuilding from the inside out’.

For a woman who has experienced birth trauma or prolapse, finding a PHP that you can trust and feel comfortable with is a hugely important step to understanding your body, what you have been through and the best way to begin the recovery and re-building process specifically for you.

We also need to take into consideration that recovery is not just a physical process but mental and emotional too so ensuring the right support systems are in place here are important too. I highly recommend the work of both the Australasian Birth Trauma Association and COPE if you feel you need support, or even if you are experiencing something and you are not quite sure if it’s ‘normal’ or not. Asking for help is an important part of your journey.

And finally, when you are ready to move your body a little more making sure that you are under the guidance of an exercise professional that understands both birth trauma and prolapse is very important.

Although we are raising standards within the fitness industry there are still areas that you, mum and the consumer would benefit from being aware of. Exercise professionals working with mums need to hold a further education certification in the pre and post-natal space. We don’t get taught these specialised skills in our initial certifications. Make sure to ask anyone you are considering working with for their qualifications.

Next, observe their on-boarding process. A trainer that knows how to work with you will ask questions about your birth experience, your pelvic floor, abdominal wall, mental health and more. They will provide a safe space for you to talk about your prolapse symptoms and any birth trauma and will have other professionals, ie. PHP and counsellor/psychologist in their network to refer you to for support with anything that is outside their scope of practice.

Then, when it comes to your training session, they will adapt their programming for your individual

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circumstance and throughout your session they will ask you how you feel, if you are feeling any prolapse symptoms, if you have awareness of your pelvic floor etc. They will also adapt the intensity of your program based on your energy levels and mental health too. If you don’t get looked after and supported in this way, seeking out an alternative training option may be a good idea at this stage.

THE most important thing is that you feel educated and empowered every step of the way and that you trust that the people around you understand your individual circumstance and experience and have a plan to support you that you feel happy with. Remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and there are people who want to help.

Jen Dugard is the founder and creator of MumSafe™, the go-to website for mums to connect with Personal Trainers that are certified, experienced and partner with Pelvic Health Physiotherapists so that you know you are in very safe hands.

“We also need to take into consideration that recovery is not just a physical process but mental and emotional too.”

MILLION OF SALES

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A World of Experience Agent Insight

KAREN PIRIE HAS EARNED HER REPUTATION AS AN ABSOLUTE PROFESSIONAL WITHIN THE INDUSTRY, RANKED #2 FEMALE AGENT ON THE GOLD COAST WITH REB 2021.

Karen and her team have more than 25 years’ experience, and are respected as an experts in their field with an innate understanding of the Gold Coast real estate market.

With a career of record sales and repeat business, Karen has successfully negotiated and marketed over $248,000,000 in property. She prides herself on her integrity, providing world class service and a commitment to her clients, securing the most valuable intel, creating the most effective marketing, utilising one of the industry’s largest private databases, and negotiating the best deals for her clients, whatever the price point.

The current extraordinary growth the Gold Coast property market is experiencing is due in part to the brilliant lifestyle and a “fear of missing out”.

As Karen explains, “Even as the hype eases as rising interest rates and rising building costs and other unforeseen factors cool the market somewhat, we are still seeing luxury beachfront and waterfront properties going from strength to strength.

“In the past few weeks, we have seen a noticeable increase in interstate enquiry and inspections with buyers looking to secure a property for the start of 2023. Now is a perfect time to market your property before the Christmas rush starts.”

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Gold Coast Community Fund race day

Since the Gold Coast Community Fund was formed more than 20 years ago it has distributed a staggering $4.5 million to locals who are in need of assistance. One of the many ways it raises funds for the cause is the annual race day at GCTC with the fund’s many supporters giving generously to help. With almost no overheads and a board of business leaders who happily donate their time, GCCF is able to allocate close to 100 percent of all monies raised.

Tracey Mayoh and Rutland Smith

Cassandra and Grant Stephens with Ali Plath

Toni Hatten-Roberts and Sommer JohnsonElizabeth Walker and Rachel Ruhle

Zou Little and Jodie Hope

Greg and Tanya Yong

Leschen Smaller, Simone Givney and Vicki Tod

Photos by Peter Flowers and Regina King

GC500 V8 launch at Isoletto

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After a two year absence the Boost Mobile GC500 V8 race is roaring back to the Gold Coast. To celebrate the return of the iconic street race the official launch was held on the Isoletto Terrace at The Star Gold Coast. Drivers, supporters and dignitaries all came to hear about the plans for the big race and the huge benefits the return will bring to our tourism sector. Party in Paradise is the theme for the celebration of speed and fun.

Kota Banks and Kritty Barker

Rachelle Nelson and Brooke Lee

Sam Miano and Patricia O’CallaghanSkye Moody, Liliana de la Rosa and Stella de Geest

Natalia Ancora and Andrew Howard

Riana Crehan and Charlie Barlow

Brooke Evers, James Courtney and Jane McPhie

Photos by Peter Flowers and Regina King

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Women of Influence Breakfasts

200 guests gathered early for a Women of Influence breakfast event heald at RACV Royal Pines. Speakers included wellness experts Alan Riva and Felicity Cohen who shared their insights on self-care. WOI charity partner RADFLY.org spoke of how the $10,000 WOI donation was used to support Gold Coast youth at Arcadia college and YHES House. Next WOI event is 11 November. More at womenofinfluence.org.au

Felicity Cohen, Jodi Robertson and Alan Riva

Paris Phillis and Nicola Ellis

Bonita Tyler and Derek Cronin

Nino Gullotta and Morgan Munson

Dayana Winnall and Shannon Murray

Shani Sylvester, Nicola Buchanan and Lisa Spencer

Terri McCall and Georgia Lane

Photos by Annie Noon of Fotoforce

Celebrating the new Spring Summer Fashion

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre celebrated the arrival of Spring Summer fashion with a poolside soirée at The Langham, Gold Coast. Friends of Pacific Fair came together, dressed in their best Spring Summer looks, and spent the afternoon socialising and toasting to the arrival of this seasons trends.

Sasha Pine and Jaimee Sands

Emily Skye

Emma Wharton and Stephanie Willatt

Jess Kent

Claire Heaven, Jessica Hammond and Colleen Kenz

Lisa Danielle Smith

Kane Vato and Pia Muehlenbeck

Mariah dal Molin

Bernadette Chapman, Paiden Bromfield and Simone Hughes

Aicha Robertson

Gillian Heinrich and Jodi-Lee Bourke

Tori Jane

Kimberly Gardner, Kate Halpin and Joshua Jones

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Photos by Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

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Wonder Women Chicks at the Flicks

Three cinemas-full of Wonder Women enjoyed a preview screening of the Julia Roberts and George Clooney romantic comedy “Ticket to Paradise”. The pre-show entertainment was a talented Indonesian dance troupe sharing their culture ahead of a film that celebrates young love and misguided parents. Reclined in Gold Class enjoying a tropical cocktail, nachos and churros, Wonder Women recognised most of the settings purporting to be Bali as their own coastal and Hinterland backdrops. Julia and George had an onscreen chemistry that made this rom-com romp all the sweeter.

Monika Walia, Mona Kaur and Charu Rai

Danielle Astill and Lisa Kaye

Karen Bailey, Kim Britton and Trish Walls

Lauren Hicks and Abbi Golightly

Glynis Denton and Catherine Lawton

Tanya Bellchambers, Jane Morgan and Karen Ryan

Jeni Bone and Rebecca Purcell

Kate Bennett and Nathan Rose with Myles Hartman and Alejandro Alejandro as Cocktail Bartender

Charmayne Partridge and Lani Furlong

Bronwyn William and Pat Worboys

Photos by Melina Muenstermann

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FITNESS ON CAPRI

Leah Madden, Katrina Sanguigno, Caitlin Gardiner and Rebecca Baird

Carolyne Coulson, Gemmah and Geraldine Rowland and Suzette Smith

Gabrielle Reilly, Nicole Garrett and Juanita Fritz

Kim Szigeti, Jacquie Carey and Di Baker

Karen Pirie, Karlie Ezair and Jacqui Latimer

Amarjit Banes, Audrey Goetz and Sarah Lamont

Carmelle Young and Gigi Korbel

Katia Rogers and Renae Hamilton

Bernadette Bromley and Danute Sparvelis

Dale Olsson and Poppy King

Avalon Doerr and Zoe Bennett

Welcome Danny Lakey to Sea FM

The Gold Coast glittered last night at the Surfers Pavilion as 100 invited guests officially welcomed Danny Lakey to 90.9 Sea FM’s breakfast lineup. With his co-hosts Ben Hannant and Bianca Dye beside him, he talked of his radio journey and what he loved most about returning to his much loved Gold Coast, the place of his formative years (yes, he worked at Wet n Wild and at Maccsa Labrador 10 years ago!). Sea FM daytime announcer BELLA FRIZZA hosted a hilarious onstage session. The SPRING SOIREE cocktail party saw guests don their brightest and most floral prints and sparkles. Breakfast with Bianca, Ben & Lakey airs on 90.9 Sea FM and on the LiSTNR app.

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Lisa Lees and Kate Ellison

Danny Lakey, Bianca Dye and Ben Hannant

Roz Kaddatz and Candice Jean

Kim Czosnek and Bella Frizza

Ollie Bennett and Kylie Hewitt

Kaleb Kennedy and Keeley Saunders

Hayden Andrews and Carly Nielsenbeck

Yana and Nicola Van der Byl

James Campbell, Emma Murphy and Tess Girdler

Danny Bogatie and Justin Miller

Caitlin Cooper and Peta Cotterill

Sian Royal and Montana Sutherland

Mandy Mills and Janine Lowe

Photos by Luke Marsden

Inspiration Verbatim...

THEY SAY TRAVEL IS AS GOOD FOR THE SOUL AS IT IS FOR THE MIND. HIGH PROFILE CELEBS ARE NO DIFFERENT, FEELING INSPIRED, REVIVED AND HUMBLED BY THE WORLD’S NATURAL WONDERS AND DIVERSE CULTURES.

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in an office or mowing your lawn. Climb that damn mountain.”

JACK KEROUAC

- American novelist -

“When I’m traveling, I would rather eat what I want and come home and tighten it up. I don’t want to be in Paris and not have a croissant or goose fat potatoes. I love pasta in Italy, bread and cheese in Spain and wine everywhere. You don’t have to indulge all day, every day, but I think it’s important to your psyche to have flexibility and genuinely enjoy the food wherever you are.

GWYNETH PALTROW

- on her exercise regime while travelling -

“When I travel, I like going on a boat and staying away from all the cameras. It’s the perfect thing. You feel like you’re in your own world, protected from everything. You’re right in the middle of the ocean. You wake up, you smell it, you hear it. They cook whatever you want! Perfect!”

BEYONCÉ

- singer and actor -

“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try, and that means leaving home and spreading your wings.”

DOLLY PARTON

- universally loved and admired singer and actor -

“My flying guide would be drink lots of water, try and sleep, take a good book and use the time to really relax. I love getting on a plane. It’s the only time when my phone is switched off, no-one is sending me emails and I can just spend time on me.

“My favourite family holiday destination would be LA. We lived in LA for a long time and it’s always great to go back. You can hike, you can surf, you can shop – so many great things to do in LA. And New York because I have offices there.”

VICTORIA BECKHAM

- English fashion designer -

“Travel opens us up to the wonders of our world. Walking connects you with nature and culture. There are different kinds of culture that I never realised people are evangelical about! You go to France and they’re crazy about cheese. There’s a different cheese for every day of the year! Meeting people and their different interests really makes your experience, and it wallops your ethnocentricity.”

RICK STEVES

- publisher of travel guides -