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is the season to be jolly … or stressed, or overloaded, or run down. Do you find that, with all the pressure of the festive season, you aren’t your usual self?

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Summer, a time for relaxing holidays and beach fun, has unfortunately become synonymous with tight deadlines at work, tight spaces with lots of visitors, and even tighter purse strings with so many extra expenses. It’s more important than ever to look after yourself and ensure you keep both your mind and body ready for relaxation and rejuvenation.

10 Superfoods:

– Cappa-Pecan Tastic

– Raw Chocolate

Whatever you want to do this summer, always have a contingency plan to help alleviate potential stresses. All the best planning in the world can’t change the weather! Think of lots of creative activities for the kids to keep them engaged and active during the holidays, and don’t forget the holiday first aid kit, with arnica, papaw ointment and aloe vera gel!

Holiday Safety: Mother Nature kisses Christmas

8 Christmas in the raw – by Dr Jeannette Vos 9

Pick of the crop

12 What is CoQ10?

13 'Tis the season to be healthy – by Janeen Howard 14 Must-haves for the holiday season 16 Dear Naturopath: Holiday

season face-fixers – by Rachel Dawson 17 Why am I not sleeping well?

19 The life of a lady – by Glen Curd

When you do get to relax, the whole family can enjoy the healthy and mouth-watering summer recipes in this month’s magazine, as well as on our website.

22 Rev up your 2015 health revolution – by Dr Theresa Dobson

Remember, if you need a little health advice and help during the holidays, talk to our friendly, caring team at your local Health 2000.

26 Exercise for good health

and long life – by Dr Bob

Stu Cook Editor Editor@health2000.co.nz www.health2000.co.nz

23 Sun-kissed Kiwi nearing

extinction?

27 Protein: All pros and no cons

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n HOLIDAY SAFETY

Mother nature

KISSES

Christmas

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ost of us take time off over Christmas and New Year to chill out, de-stress and re-fuel – to nurture our inner self, and nourish life’s big picture.

But what actually happens can be another thing – stress, traffic, sweltering heat, shopping queues, jostling for bargains, summer parties, bloating, dwindling funds, over-excited kids, fast food, more Christmas music, family tiffs, headaches, sunburn, and late nights with poor quality sleep after consuming a bit too much … it all adds up!

So instead of looking and feeling your best, you end up with a stress cold sore, and half your holiday gone.

For more quality relaxing with loved ones and some “me” time, try the “prevention is better than cure” approach. Just like every other time of the year, the basics for health are to sleep and eat well, exercise and play, drink plenty of water, manage stress, get outside for some sun kisses, and put time into meaningful relationships.

Bloating/gas from rich foods Prevent: Eat smaller portion sizes, go easy on fats, and chew everything thoroughly and slowly. Take digestive enzymes and probiotics, or a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water 15 minutes before a big meal.

After: Activated charcoal soaks up excess intestinal gas, and yoga or a walk will certainly move things along. In the New Year, consider a cleanse or detox.

Cold sores Prevent: Only “air kiss” people with cold sores!

Take immune support and lysine, and use natural sunscreen on lips as sun seems to encourage breakouts.

After: Lysine.

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Prevent: Drink lots of water, not off-the-shelf “sports drinks”. They are high in sugar (about 15tsp a bottle) and sodium, contributing to obesity and tooth decay

n HOLIDAY SAFETY like most bottled beverages. Regular electrolyte intake benefits builders, athletes, farmers and people who physically work/train hard in high temperatures. After: To replace what is lost, add sugar-free electrolytes and minerals (tablets or liquid concentrate) to water bottles.

Sleep Prevent: Visit our website and search for Steps for sound sleep on www.health2000.co.nz After: If you still haven’t slept well, many people swear by natural sleep remedies that are also non habit-forming.

Stress Prevent: If frazzled, eat lightly and go even lighter on the alcohol. Like a glass of water, the longer you hold on to stress the heavier it becomes, even ’though its weight doesn’t change. We need to learn to put stress down often, rest, and breathe.

Visit our website and search for A serial killer called Stress for why it is vital to manage stress. After: Magnesium and herbs can mellow; read 36 stress-busters on our website.

Sunburn

Tight muscles

Prevent: Healthy skin needs to be fed from the inside, exfoliated, nourished, moisturised, and protected from harsh UV rays on the outside.

Pick sun/shade time wisely, wear hats, sunglasses and loose shirts.

Sunscreen alone does not prevent skin cancer, but do use a natural brand. Astaxanthin, the most potent carotenoid antioxidant, may also function as an internal sunscreen helping with skin moisture levels, smoothness, elasticity, fine wrinkles, spots or freckles. After: For the odd sun kiss, keep aloe vera gel in the fridge. Astaxanthin also helps relieve inflammation, which causes pain.

Prevent: Other than warming up before and stretching after exercise, magnesium is known to relax mind and muscle for sore muscles, and kids with growing pains. After: Magnesium, massage, tissue salts, and curcumin.

Bee stings Prevent: Wear shoes, cover sweet food and beverages outdoors, stay still when bees closely investigate, leave hives/nests alone, clear rubbish and recycling, avoid sweet perfume and brightly coloured floral clothing.

After: Topical and oral allergy sprays (seek urgent medical treatment for multiple stings or unusual allergic reaction).

NATURAL FIRST AID KIT OPTIONS nn Tea tree oil is a broad spectrum antiseptic. nn Allermed Relief soothes bites and stings, and reactions to foods, plants, seeds and pollens. nn Arnica for trauma, muscle strains, soreness and bruises. nn Aloe vera for scratches, scrapes, sunburn and burns. nn Rescue Remedy for calming anger, grief, fear, shock and anxiety. Good for pets during lightening or fireworks, to calm a toddler, for adults having trouble sleeping, or with stage fright. nn Natural insect repellant contains essential oils such as citronella, peppermint and lavender, that repel bugs. nn Ginger has antispasmodic properties which may support

recovery from motion sickness, soothe upset stomachs, and relieve gas. nn Curamin is an anti-inflammatory which supports relief for muscular stiffness and strain.

Ask your local Health 2000 store for advice on all the above, plus the best natural solution for your: oo Natural sunscreen oo Travel sickness oo Urinary tract infection oo Diarrhoea oo Food poisoning oo Cuts and scrapes oo Cold sores oo Hangover oo Intestinal and organ (eg, liver) detox oo Chemical (eg, smoking) detox oo Insect repellent problems … and anything else

nn Colloidal Silver supports the immune system and the body’s natural healing defenses nn Electrolyte replacement adds electrolytes into water to prevent dehyration after physical activity and during heat. nn Plasters and bandages* nn Tweezers and scissors* nn Bottles of purified water* nn Red cross bag* *Not in Health 2000 stores.

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n NUTRITION

in the

CHRISTMAS

RAW

By Dr JEANNET TE

VOS

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ith Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to think about healthy snacks and treats to nibble on at the kitchen table, picnic, beach and barbecue.

Most people buy sweet and salty snacks in packets from the supermarket. But our tastebuds have five tastes – sour, salty, sweet, bitter and umami (savoury) – and we shouldn’t limit ourselves to just two!

So how about making Christmas treats that are not only pleasing to the eye, delicious and healthy, but have “tastebud balance”?

RAW CHOCOLATE DIP Juicy, fresh strawberries are just wait ing for this dip, made with only four ingredients – fresh dates (about 2 cups), 2 avocados, 1 teaspoon of pure vani lla, and about a ½ cup LifeFoods caca o powder. Just whizz up in the food processor and voila!

CUCUMBER ROLL-UP Cut a cucumber length-wise into ribbons, spread the cashew hummus onto the thin slices, and roll it up. A nice hors d’oeuvre! For a sour, pickled taste, soak the cucumber in apple cider vinegar overnight.

VEGAN CASHEW HUMMUS Raw Christmas and summer nibbles. People who cannot eat cashews, can substitute with raw zucchini, macadamia nuts or cooked chickpeas. nn 1 cup raw cashews (soak for at least 3 hours) nn ½ lemon nn ¼ cup tahini paste nn 2-3 tbsp olive oil nn 1 or 2 cloves garlic nn ½ teaspoon sea salt nn Tamari sauce to taste nn 1 tsp ground cumin

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1/8th tsp chilli powder ¼ tsp ground turmeric ¼ red capsicum diced Water as needed (up to one cup) nn Topping: 1 small raw diced turmeric nn 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander

Soak cashews for at least 3 hours. Drain and rinse.

Combine and puree all ingredients (except capsicum and toppings) in a food processor. Mix in the diced red capsicum separately, and save a bit to combine with the coriander and turmeric garnish. Serve with sticks or slices of raw vegetables such as peeled yacon.

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What is a yacon?

It looks like a potato, and tastes slightly sweet; crisp and crunchy like nashi pear or celery, with high water content.

Yacon also benefits bacteria in the intestinal tract and colon that boost the immune system and aid digestion.

Dr Jeannette Vos (pictured right) harvesting yacon tubers in her Hamilton garden.

Dr Vos is a certified natural health professional, raw food chef, Science of Raw Food nutritionist, Doctor of Education, and co-author of The Learning Revolution and Unlimited.

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n SUPERFOODS

Cappa-Pecan Tastic þþ 1-2 dates þþ ¾ cup water þþ ½ cup pecans and water for soaking þþ 1 banana (peeled and frozen) þþ 1 scoop NuZest Clean Lean Protein Creamy Cappuccino þþ Pinch of nutmeg and salt.

Method (Makes 1-2 serves) Place dates in ¾ cup of water and soak overnight in the fridge. Do the same with the pecans in ½ cup of water. Peel and cut banana into chunks, freeze overnight in a zip-lock bag.

In the morning rinse pecans well, discarding soaking water. Add dates and their soaking water to a blender, followed by all other ingredients. Blend until smooth and serve.

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Add salt and extra flavours if using. Pour into ice cube tray or moulds. Refrigerate for two hours.

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n HEART HEALTH

What is

CoQ10?

Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vital component of every cell in the body – to provide cells with the energy to fire up and burn.

It makes sense that cells with the greatest energy requirement also have the largest need for CoQ10 – and suffer most when there is a lack of it. The heart, immune system and liver are made up of highly energydependent tissues that require good levels of CoQ10 to function efficiently, so this amazing little enzyme is great for supporting heart health and fatigue disorders.

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The heart works at an astounding Statins affect rate of about the body's abilty 75 beats per to produce minute, and CoQ10, so it is also pumps around 5 recommeded litres of blood that CoQ10 supplements be through our body every taken when minute too on statins. (phew!). If our heart doesn’t work efficiently, then the rest of our body can be affected.

As CoQ10 is fat-soluble, it is best taken in an oil-base (eg, fish oil) for maximum absorption and utilisation.

Today, both natural health practitioners and medical doctors recognise the importance of CoQ10 and recommend it to patients for various reasons such as: nn Supporting cardiovascular health nn For energy and vitality (especially athletes) nn To offset possible depletion of CoQ10 levels from cholesterollowering medications and beta blockers nn For antioxidant protection and to address depletion due to aging, illness and unhealthy lifestyles.

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Let’s face it, summer is a lot of fun.

But digestive discomfort, bloating and low energy are not. Back-to-back late nights, enjoying “one too many”, and tasty food treats, can leave our digestive system feeling “heavy”, our immune system depleted, and we can feel run down.

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n MUST-HAVES

Closing the gaps Weleda Calendula Healing Cream is a traditional 100 percent natural herbal medicine for the family First Aid kit.

Its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, support the formation of healthy skin tissue and promotes skin repair.

It is also effective for slow-healing wounds.

Spray away NaturoPharm Allermed Relief is not only for when seasonal allergens occur, it also supports your body’s normal immune response to reactions caused by foods, plants, clothing, chemicals, insect bites and stings.

It is an oral spray and is easy for every member of the family to take.

No bugs naturally Insect repellent is an essential for most Kiwi families over summer.

For a family-friendly, all natural option, try Kiwiherb Herbal Insect Repellent.

It contains ingredients proven effective at repelling biting insects.

Parents and children love the nongreasy formula, and the pleasant natural lemon fragrance means you only repel insects!

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Stress less Thompson’s Stress Manager is a herbal formulation providing support during times of nervous tension, stress and worry. It is formulated with rhodiola, which supports the body’s ability to cope with stress and may help alleviate fatigue associated with stress. It also contains ziziphus which is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support healthy sleeping patterns.

TLC papaya-style Using the same much-loved formula for more than 100 years, Lucas’ Papaw Ointment still continues to be a popular treatment for minor burns, cuts, grazes, chapped lips and even nappy changes. It is one of the few products on the market using fresh papaya fruit, known for its healing qualities.

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HOLIDAY season Taste sensation Comvita Omega-3 Fusions have the delicious taste and texture of a fruit smoothie, yet contain a high level dose of EPA and DHA. Now the entire family can enjoy the benefits of omega 3 without the fishy after-taste or oily texture common with other fish oils. Available in kids’ lemonade or mango-peach.

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Skin superfood Lifestream Biogenic aloe vera gel is a soothing, nourishing superfood with a complex natural mix of essential vitamins and minerals contributing to its rejuvenating properties. The gel forms a barrier on the skin, which seals in essential nutrients and moisture, while still allowing it to breathe.

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n NATUROPATH

HOLIDAY SEASON A

FACEFIXERS

By RACHEL DAWSON Diploma of Nutrition & Herbal Medicine

lthough a summer holiday signals some work respite, it can also spell stress, late nights, poor food and drink choices, and too much sun. All of these can impact on how you look heading into the New Year. So what can be done to ensure that all festive season trappings don’t end up showing on your face?

DEHYDRATION is common during

STRESS is a given with last

minute Xmas shopping drama and dwindling bank balances. One of the key stress hormones, cortisol, triggers inflammation which can break down collagen, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles and other skin exacerbations. Get on top of stress by supplementing with B vitamins, magnesium and the stress-busting herbs, withania and rhodiola.

BAD FOOD CHOICES go hand-in-hand

this season as alcohol (a diuretic) becomes the beverage of choice.

It can mean the body “steals” fluids from the skin, resulting in dry, dull skin. Minimise dehydration by sipping a glass of water between cocktails and support your liver health with milk thistle.

with holidays, and eating more than is necessary. This doesn’t just show on your waistline, it can show on your face too. Excess sugar and eating the wrong fats also drives inflammation, resulting in skin flare-ups, break-outs and loss of firmness. Try getting on top of your sweet tooth with chromium, magnesium and cinnamon, and curb a voracious appetite with African mango if need be!

TOO MUCH SUN can really age the skin, so make sure

you use a natural sunblock if you are going to be outside for extended periods, and try supplementing with astaxanthin and EPO. These nutrients work together to support your body’s natural ability to protect itself from the harmful effects of the sun, and support a smooth, glowing complexion.

POOR SLEEP

means the skin doesn’t get adequate blood flow for toxin removal and regeneration, which translates as tired, dull, pale skin. If you are finding it hard to get off to the land of nod, try supplementing with magnesium, tart cherry, zizyphus or valerian.

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n this modern world there are many reasons why people find sleep a challenge. Quality sleep was, just a generation ago, as easy as turning out the light.

Now it is a nightly struggle for approximately 47 percent of the population.

It is important to counteract the effects nutritional deficiencies, allergies, stress and a busy lifestyle have on your body.

Science has more than convincingly shown us that lack of enough sleep and lack of quality sleep can have serious and dangerous long-term adverse consequences. A lack of quality sleep impacts on all aspects of your health and wellbeing.

Literally every cell changes the way it operates when you haven’t had a good night’s sleep.

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Kirsten spent a number of years developing and fine-tuning the SleepDrops range – a unique mix-and-match system combining the best of natural medicines.

The formulations blend herbs, homeopathics, flower essences and nutritionals that have all been researched, studied and recognised to support people with sleep issues.

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The core product from the range is SleepDrops for Adults.

“It is a world first liquid blend that is super easy to use,” Kirsten says.

“It allows you to tailor your dose by popping the number of drops you need under your tongue every night before bed, and as you need it in the night.”

“Most people need between five and 20 drops a night until normal sleep is achieved, and then they simply follow on with a maintenance dose of only five drops a night to support great sleep on an ongoing basis.”

How can SleepDrops for Adults help? nn By turning off a busy mind nn Support the getting to sleep phase nn Support better quality and quantity of sleep.

What about interactions with other medications? nn SleepDrops for Adults contain 13 herbs, but their combined “actives” are only 0.005mg per five drops, so herb-drug interactions are highly unlikely. nn It is natural, non-drowsy and non habit-forming.

The SleepDrops range is available in all Health 2000 stores throughout the country, where staff are available to help put a tailor-made stress/sleep programme together for adults and children.

There is nothing more important than a good night’s sleep!

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n WOMAN'S HEALTH

OVERWHELMED & STRESSED? NATURE TO THE RESCUE

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Stress can be all too common for the modern women.

Unfortunately when it is ongoing, stress hormones speed up metabolic processes and with this faster rate, a large amount of essential nutrients are lost.

The antioxidants in cranberries can help prevent bacteria sticking to the urinary tract wall, while buchu leaves (a sweeper/ detox agent) and uva ursi have a long herbal history in urinary tract health.

For most of us, stress is an inescapable part of modern living. Whatever the cause – a hard day at work, screaming kids, balancing home and work – it’s no wonder stress-related statistics for illness are high.

MICROgenics Cranberry 17,000 Complex is a once-daily formula developed to support urinary tract health. It contains a blend of cranberry, buchu and uva ursi, along with vitamin C to provide support for the immune system.

For centuries green tea has been highly valued as a soothing drink to calm the body and soothe the soul. Research has discovered the biochemical key to green tea’s deeply soothing effects is the amino acid L-Theanine.

DID YOU KNOW?

L-Theanine is a unique amino acid found almost exclusively in the tea plant Camellia sinensis, and is the primary ingredient contributing to the unusual taste of green tea.

The body loses nutrients all the time, but when you are under pressure you tend to lose more.

It is critical to replace these nutrients, specifically the B vitamins and vitamin C quickly, in order to ensure that stress doesn’t start to have a negative impact on energy levels, mood, hormones, and digestive and immune function.

Radiance® Multi for Women provides a daily, high-potency multi formula containing high doses of B vitamins to replenish, alongside potent herbs specifically chosen for supporting healthy energy levels and supporting healthy resistance to the ill effects of stress.

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L-Theanine has been shown in studies to stimulate alpha brain waves – the same band of brain waves that increase during meditation, resulting in a deeply relaxing effect, reducing stress and anxiety without sedating effects.

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omen go through many changes in their lifetimes, from puberty, into pregnancy and motherhood, and then on to menopause.

While some women sail through it, at some point most will experience varying degrees of hormonal challenges that do not necessarily have to impact their lives negatively.

DURING PUBERTY,

as hormones first change and rush into the body – hormone activity can be too much or too little. Female Zone may assist with the reduction and dissipation of both hormonal acne and period irregularities, making life a brighter kind of normal for a teenage girl.

Period pain, clotting, being easily irritated, having sugar cravings, or experiencing swollen and tender breasts can often become the new normal, and unnecessarily so.

Then there is hormonal acne. At this exciting phase of life, where everything is about appearance, show me a teenager who is not driven mad trying to keep this hidden from the world. It can be souldestroying at a young age, causing complexes and, if treated incorrectly or left unmanaged, scar someone for life both physically and emotionally.

DURING PREGNANCY,

different hormones present new challenges – where a placenta has to be built. Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are passed from mother to baby, mums can be depleted of nutrients themselves, becoming tired and lethargic.

THEN AFTER CHILDBIRTH,

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Often, if not remedied, a low libido can go on to create a relationship problem, as intimacy is lost. Female Zone may assist in the restoration of the production of vaginal mucous and help increase the libido, which helps to rekindle intimacy and a healthy sex life into the twilight years.

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often without an opportunity to recover from the birthing process itself, come the sleepless nights that relentlessly pursue without a hint of relief on the horizon.

When women go on to have more than one child, it is no surprise they can run short of many nutrients. Female Zone is designed to help replace the vital missing ingredients to keep mum happy, and looking healthy, maintaining her youthful appearance throughout.

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n CLEANSE + SUPPORT

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Healthy blood sugars

Counting good sleeps ’til Christmas?

Nearly one in five New Zealanders over the age of 15 have a blood disorder that precedes Type 2 diabetes.

The lead-up to Christmas is a busy time and for many New Zealanders it’s been a long time since their last holiday. So many of us are stressed, and one of the first signs are sleep disturbances.

The finding came from a University of Otago study involving blood sampling of 4721 Kiwis aged 15 years and older, which showed 19 percent had a glucose metabolism disorder.

Thompson’s Glucose Manager is formulated to support healthy blood glucose levels in healthy individuals, as well as assisting to maintain healthy peripheral circulation and maintain general wellbeing.

Contains a highly absorbable form of chromium picolinate and a high strength combination of B vitamins, minerals and specific herbs. Chromium and gymnema help support healthy blood glucose levels.

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Clinicians REM Sleep contains 5-HTP – an amino acid used by the body to make serotonin, a neurotransmitter that supports calmness, and melatonin, which is needed for sleep.

For those who have trouble nodding off, the herbs passionflower, skullcap and the mineral magnesium have been added for their mind and body relaxing qualities.

The good news gets better – these easy-to-take capsules are non addictive and can be taken in times of stress, where sleep is affected.

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SKIN SUPERFOOD a Kiwi Did you know our skin absorbs 60 percent of what we put on it?

According to the American public and environment health organisation Environmental Working Group, on an average day women use 12 personal care products and men use six, exposing our precious skin to more than 80 different chemical-based ingredients.

on your absorbable living skin? This only speeds up skin cell degeneration!

However, there’s one natural skin superfood ingredient that gives life.

It heals skin, refines the texture of it, and helps reverse the signs of aging – clean, green New Zealand colostrum.

If you want to live naturally and slow down the aging process, why would you use biologically dead, toxic, non life-giving chemicals If you have any pre-existing medical condition, are pregnant or lactating, consult a health professional prior to use. Always read the label and take as directed.

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n FITNESS

Rev up your2015 HEALTH REVOLUTION

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s 2014 edges to closure, you’ll find yourself in reflective moments on the past year that secretly slid away … ponder goals completed as your heart smiles, and breathe a heavy sigh at those many rich ambitions that fell through the cracks.

Somehow, at the end of each day, month and year, there never seems to be enough time to do the single most important event – taking care of yourself in ways that design a more vibrant, healthy body and mind.

The “to do” list got most of the ticks of the year, and somehow swallowed up your precious time. This is where your most critical mistake anchors itself. You put yourself on the bottom of your “to do” list.

By DR THERESA DOBSON

If these words fire up a “that’s me!” response, you are not alone.

As I consult my patients on stress and health all year, I find this is the hard wire thread that weaves in most of my patients’ busy lives.

You seem to think you are the least important event of the day. Yet your health and happiness is the golden key to feel joy in your life and share the best of who you are to those whom you share life with.

Let’s make 2015 your “Health Revolution” year. Like any change, it’s going to take a few essential habit-shifters.

To Do List 1. Clean car 2. Finish wo rk 3. Pick up k ids 4. Gardening

1 hr a night Put down the iPad

Me time!

1 Put “you” and your health goals on the TOP of your “to do” list. I can guarantee you that when the day comes for you take your last breath, you will not be worried about how clean your car or house was, or if you got gold stars from your boss, or the TV shows you missed. But you will regret not taking time to love yourself, your family and friends and appreciate this amazing planet!

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2 Limit tube time to one hour a night – I call the television the “champion time waster” – the average person spends three hours a night in front of the tube. This extra time will set you free to exercise, walk, enjoy nature, spend time with family or friends and prepare healthy meals.

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3 Peel yourself away from your computer, tablet, phone. Now that you have freed up a few extra hours a night from TV, commit to putting all electronics away for one hour too.

Involve the family in this event and begin to plug in and give attention to each other. Make it fun time, not question and criticise time! You can play a game, chat, go for walks, or just simply hang out. Healthy relationships are a huge part of a happy mind and body that require time and attention to grow and flourish.

Dr Theresa Dobson, a health practitioner for 17 years, is a chiropractor and nutrition lifestyle coach specialising in spinal pain, nutrition, fatburning and sports performance.

People at risk of a vitamin D deficiancy

ELDERLY – people over age 70 produce about 30 percent less vitamin D than a young person with the same exposure. At the same time, your kidneys become less efficient at converting vitamin D into the form used by the body. Vitamin D is used for treating weak bones.

DARK SKINNED – skin pigment acts as

a natural sunscreen, so you need six times more sun exposure to produce the same amount of vitamin D as a pale-skinned person.

LIVING MOSTLY INDOORS. ALWAYS WEARING CLOTHES/SUN PROTECTION – it blocks vitamin D production.

FEMALE – women have lower levels than men.

OVERWEIGHT/OBESE/HIGH MUSCLE MASS

– vitamin D is fat-soluble, so body fat acts as a sponge by collecting it, therefore reducing the availability of what the body can easily use.

A SOUTHERNER – people living at

southern latitudes where the UVI (ultraviolet index) is low.

FEELING BLUE – serotonin, the brain

hormone associated with mood elevation, rises with exposure to bright light and falls with decreased sun exposure.

Sun-kissed KIWI NEARING EXTINCTION?

Back in the ‘60s, Christmas holidays were a race to get a tan by all means possible.

People would lie on the beach all day, kids jumping in the waves, and vinegar on the “hot spots” would be a nightly ritual.

In 1980, with the invention of the first UVA/UVB sunscreen, we learned about the link between sunburn, skin cancer, and the thinning ozone layer over NZ. While ‘90s kids were often reluctantly plastered in sunscreen, fluorescent zinc, hats/caps, and made to sit midday in the shade, gaming devices crept their way into our homes, connecting TV screens to beds and couches. Where once parents had to go out and call kids in, now they knew where they were.

Today it is not just the infirm and the elderly who live indoors and rarely feel sun on their skin. Many kids are raised solely indoors, and only go outside to get into the car.

Kiwi researchers estimate about 32 percent of our population is at risk of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency. In the USA it is about 50 percent.

Increasing levels of vitamin D3 among the general population could prevent chronic diseases that claim nearly one million lives throughout the world each year.

Germany is implementing vitamin D supplementation as part of its health programme. “The estimated costsaving effect of improving vitamin D status in Germany might be up to 37.5 billion euro annually. It should be the goal of nutrition and medical societies to erase vitamin D deficiency in Germany within the next 5-10 years.” – A. Zitterman, PubMed, 2010.

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n CLEANSE + SUPPORT

Cleanse and energise Lifestream Cleanse contains the natural superfood products aloe vera capsules, BowelBiotics+ capsules and chlorella tablets to gently remove waste material, heavy metals and toxins that may be stored within the body.

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Lifestream Spirulina Mini Blue provides a unique combination of nutrients for people who need extra energy to perform at their best. These great-tasting vanilla coated mini-sized tablets are ideal for travel, children and those wanting a smaller, easy to swallow option.

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Hint of silver Colloidal silver has an amazing ability to support the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system.

Rediscovered by scientists looking for an effective way to support the immune system, the benefits of silver were already well established, so an electrical method of turning pure elemental silver into a healthy, drinkable form was developed.

My Colloidal Silver is a gentle drink suitable for all the family, and is not known to interfere with medication, or cause side effects. It also comes in spray for the nasal passages and throat.

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You can give your liver a holiday by helping the body to rid itself of unnecessary toxins.

GO Detox Everyday is a gentle one-a-day formulation that supports healthy liver function in times of overindulgence. Stay healthy and care for your liver during the social season, to help improve energy, and overall wellbeing.

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n WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

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VS There has been a lot of buzz around the success many people using Garcinia cambogia have had in their attempts to manage their weight.

Garcinia cambogia is a yellow fruit, shaped similar to a pumpkin, originating from Indonesia and now found across South-East Asia, India and central Africa.

A naturally occurring extract derived from the rind of the fruit contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA).

HCA supports healthy fat metabolism – important when considering a new eating plan and exercise regime to manage a healthy body weight.

It also supports appetite management, so when taking on a calorie-reduced eating plan it supports moments of weakness when you may consider over-eating.

HCA is shown to support healthy serotonin levels, which means good mood levels. A balanced mood makes it less likely for a person to indulge in stress or emotionally triggered eating binges. HCA is also said to support stable cortisol levels. An increase in cortisol production can cause an increase in body fat in the abdominal

area, so it is important to stabilise cortisol levels if you are looking to manage your body fat levels.

Research has shown that at 1200mg, Garcinia cambogia is an effective, natural dietary aid for maintaining a healthy body weight.

Lighthouse Garcinia Cambogia 6000 contains 600mg of HCA a capsule, along with 1.8mg of chromium, for a two-capsule optimal daily dose.

With a growing focus on sugar and the effect sugar has on weight management, it is important to consider how chromium can help support the body in maintaining blood sugar level balance. One of the key methods in supporting weight management is to support the sensitivity of the body’s cells to the hormone insulin (chromium helps support this), which plays a critical role in maintaining balanced blood sugar levels.

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n FITNESS

Exercise for good health and l o n g life

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e all know that exercise is good . . . right? But how many of us exercise regularly? The

By DR ROBERT last statistics CORISH, M.D recorded here in NZ (2012) for the general population showed that only 54 percent of adults were physically active for 30 minutes, on five or more days a week.

This leaves 47 percent that were not active or sedentary.

However, when we consider the multiple medical issues that can be avoided or treated by exercise, it baffles me that many individuals completely ignore the dramatic benefits it provides.

Gone are the days when life was simpler and exercise was incorporated into everyday activity – walking or biking to work, walking to and from the shops, or to the park at weekends for summer activities. Nowadays we have cars, lifts and escalators – even horizontal escalators at airports. Shopping malls are packaged together so as to minimise travel and inconvenience. To make matters worse, work schedules seem to spill over into home life, squeezing out every possible minute of productivity and leaving us with very little personal time. Unfortunately today, exercise has to “fit in” with our busy schedules.

WOMEN AND EXERCISE

Recent reports indicate that the alternative (inactivity) is not very attractive: A study in the American Journal of Hypertension reported that physical inactivity is just as bad as having high blood pressure.

Moreover, in those individuals who already have high blood pressure, inactivity increases death rates by 37 percent. Similarly, the British medical journal Lancet also regarded physical inactivity as a high-risk factor for death, and Harvard Medical School has stated that inactivity has a risk factor for death similar to smoking.

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PANACEA FOR THE BODY Exercise affects every cell in the body – heart, brain, immune and skin, which embrace exercise as a universal panacea for any condition.

When performed safely, sensibly and regularly, exercise improves all aspects of health, including lowering the risk of all cancers (and improving survival rates) . . . who wouldn’t want this medicine?

An interesting study on women from Queensland University of Technology suggested that exercise should be prescribed as a medicine. It revealed that moderate to high-intensity activity reduced the risk of premature death in women. The old stereotype of senior women walking, gardening or simply stretching is no longer the recommendation. The studies confirmed that middle aged to senior women were capable of a wider range of activities including jogging, swimming, biking, hiking and weights – women should be very active to the point of puffing and panting during exercises. The health benefits are absolutely huge. The studies reported that those women who exercised regularly, experienced better functionality, improved memory and wellbeing, suffered less disability and lived longer.

over 50s benefit more from resistance, strength and weight-type exercises.

When it comes to resistance (weight) training (for us over 50), high-speed resistance (HSR) training with multiple reps of low to medium weights, proves better than fewer reps of heavy weights. HSR results in greater exercise capacity, improved strength and better functionality.

This is not to say over 50s shouldn’t do aerobic exercise, but that resistance and strength training should be included our regimen.

Resistance exercises improve bone density and muscle strength – both of which are associated with better health and longevity.

GET MOVING For most of us, the hardest part of exercising is finding time to fit it into our busy schedules. My advice is don’t wait for your doctor to prescribe exercise for your health, get moving and improve your health, research undeniably proves it. Remember, every journey begins with a first step, and once you start you have begun your journey to better health – let’s get moving.

Dr Robert Corish is a medical doctor who has practiced integrative medicine, toxicology and anesthesiology. He is an author, teacher and speaker, advocating that the future of medicine is prevention – proactive healthcare.

EXERCISE REGIMENS The latest studies indicate that different types of exercises benefit different age groups. For example, youth through to mid-adulthood gain most from aerobic, endurance and stamina types of training, whereas

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What kind of food we eat can greatly influence how much we eat in any one meal. Fats and carbohydrates can set up a craving cycle that is hard to break, and if not burned off through exercise, are converted and stored as body fat.

Protein, however, creates a higher level of satisfaction (satiety), which means overeating is less likely. Protein is also lower in calories than fat (1g of protein has 4 calories: 1g of fat has 9 calories).

Protein is broken down into amino acids, which are crucial to maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails, building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones – therefore the body needs relatively large amounts of protein daily.

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Consuming three well-balanced meals a day and adding a protein shake at morning or afternoon tea, or immediately after your resistance training sessions, can be a great addition to any weight management plan. þþ Red 8 protein powders can be made into protein drinks/shakes. þþ Convenient, low fat, source of protein for people with busy lifestyles whose food preparation time may be limited. þþ A satiating snack for people trying to lose weight. þþ Can be consumed on the run by busy athletes to enhance postexercise muscle recovery. þþ Soluble, easy to digest protein, efficiently absorbed into the body.

Red 8 Protein is a convenient gluten-free and artificial sweetener/ colour-free source of protein for the whole family. Best taken before and after high-energy activities or as a snack between meals.

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BRING BEAUTY A STEP CLOSER

When it comes to skin nutrition, collagen is key. Healthy collagen is flexible and strong giving skin suppleness, strength and a plump, healthy appearance.

Unfortunately, as we age, collagen synthesis slows and it breaks down more quickly, resulting in the appearance of sagging skin, large pores, fine lines and wrinkles. This process is contributed to by stress, free radicals, UV exposure and nutrient deficiencies.

Radiance® Ageless Beauty provides easily assimilated and New Zealand-sourced marine collagen. This particular type of collagen contains the specific amino acids required to support collagen production for healthy skin structure.

Marine collagen also provides molecules called glycosaminoglycans, which act like little sponges in the skin, helping to support moisture in the skin.

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Ageless Beauty doesn’t stop there; it also provides an array of essential skin nutrients alongside the patented, clinically researched New Zealand plant antioxidants Vinanza® and Enzogenol® shown to support even, clear skin tone and optimal moisture levels.

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arm weather and longer days are the perfect time to tackle house maintenance and gardening, or to get out and enjoy being active.

People at a greater risk of developing joint related disorders are those with who have a family history, have experienced a joint injury, work in an occupation that is demanding on the joints, and overweight individuals.

General wear and tear of daily activity, as well as repetitive motion places Now for some of us, this seems stress on joints and causes them to simple. It’s not always that easy, wear down, resulting especially for people in joint discomfort, and restricted by injuries, limited range of motion. joint ailments, or older Supplementing This is also a common people suffering from with glucosamine occurrence in those who stiff, tired joints. helps to support exercise a lot.

Unfortunately we do mobility and People are looking for not always appreciate limber up any natural ingredients to the importance of joint creaky, tired help. Glucosamine is health until it affects us. one of the most widely joints.

More than half a million used ingredients for joint people in New Zealand ailments and general joint will be affected by joint health.

Glucosamine helps to replace ailments during their life. People who the building blocks of connective suffer from joint ailments know the tissues that can be lost through injury debilitating effect it can have on their or as a result of aging. quality of life.

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The well-known herbs ginger, turmeric and celery work synergistically with glucosamine to help with joint movement and support normal uric acid levels and fluid balance. Fish oil compliments the health benefits of glucosamine, helping to lubricate joints, promote joint mobility and flexibility for smooth gliding joints.

Look to the combined benefits of glucosamine with ginger, turmeric and celery, to help get stiff and tired joints back into shape so you can get involved in the outdoors and have fun with friends and family.

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THINK ON YOUR FEET

HAIR, SKIN AND NAILS

MIND-WANDERING …

Do you sometimes struggle to remember people’s names, your pin numbers, or what’s next on your To Do list?

Our alertness and mental clarity can change over time, with stress and aging.

Skin can be the first visual indicator of an essential fatty acid (EFA) deficiency – dry, rough skin prone to redness, premature aging and uneven pigmentation.

We can always benefit from help to support mental clarity, focus and healthy cognitive function.

In fact, fear of becoming less alert and focused is a number one health concern among older New Zealanders.

Blackmores Brain Active™ is an extract of turmeric, containing optimised curcumin. This extract (Long Vida®) is the result of 10 years’ research by neuroscientists at University of California, Los Angeles.

It is 65 times more bioavailable than other forms of curcumin, a proven antioxidant and scientifically tested to support mental alertness, focus and healthy mood.

EFAs control a large number of cellular processes that directly impact skin health. EFAs reside in the membranes around skin cells, facilitating vital functions including transporting nutrients into and wastes out of the cell, retaining moisture, promoting cell turnover, distributing pigmentation evenly, and preventing free radical damage that ages skin.

Nordic Naturals’ Complete Omega blends fish omega 3 EFAs with borage oil omega 6 EFAs to support healthy skin, hair and nails.

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But at this time of the year we have even more to contend with, such as heavy duty stress, late nights, overindulgence, heat, brain fog, driving long distances and having a house-full. There are times to let the mind wander, and others to focus and think quickly.

Thompson’s Memory Manager is a herbal tonic containing brahmi, traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, plus American ginseng and rosemary – all supporting mental focus, healthy brain function, learning and thinking processes.

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Alexandra (03) 448 8318 Ashburton (03) 308 1815 Auckland Albany (09) 414 2991 Auckland Eastridge (09) 521 2404 Auckland LynnMall (09) 826 5348 Auckland Manukau (09) 263 0547 Auckland Meadowbank (09) 578 0579 Auckland Queen Street (09) 375 0060 Auckland Royal Oak (09) 624 0129 Auckland St Lukes (09) 845 8143 Auckland Sylvia Park (09) 573 1080 Auckland WestCity (09) 835 9043 Balclutha (03) 418 3833 Blenheim (03) 579 3586 Cambridge (07) 823 2000 Christchurch Avonhead (03) 358 1181 Christchurch Barrington (03) 332 0450 Christchurch Merivale (03) 355 9333 Christchurch Northlands (03) 352 0110 Christchurch Riccarton (03) 341 2005 Christchurch South City (03) 372 9185 Dunedin Golden Centre (03) 477 0440 Dunedin Sunray (03) 474 1462 Gisborne Down To Earth (06) 867 0901 Gisborne Town Clock (06) 868 5718 Gore (03) 208 4561 Greymouth (03) 768 4066 Greytown (06) 304 8440

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(07) 974 4620 (07) 847 2373 (07) 849 1167 (06) 876 7107 (06) 877 9765 (06) 278 4314 (03) 218 8590 (09) 407 8798 (06) 377 4928 (07) 888 9199 (07) 889 1608 (03) 489 4344 (03) 528 7782 (07) 575 7002 (06) 835 8777 (03) 548 7294 (06) 757 8594 (03) 434 9663 (06) 358 7064 (03) 313 9133 (03) 544 7648 (07) 350 3060 (07) 347 0234 (06) 844 0411 (07) 378 7074 (07) 871 3777 (07) 868 6812 (03) 688 0276

Wanaka (03) 443 8360 Wanganui (06) 345 6288 Wellington Lambton Quay (04) 473 1035 Wellington Petone (04) 568 9288 Wellington Porirua (04) 238 1020 Wellington Queensgate (04) 586 0501 Wellington Upper Hutt (04) 528 3363 Wellington Willis Street (04) 471 1001 Westport (03) 789 7595 Whakatane (07) 307 7491 Whitianga (07) 866 5899

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Auckland Botany Centre (09) 271 2133 Auckland Browns Bay (09) 476 2575 Auckland Birkenhead (09) 418 3653 Auckland Kelston (09) 818 9968 Auckland Milford (09) 486 4185 Auckland Ponsonby (09) 378 4456 Auckland Takapuna (09) 489 7103 Queenstown (03) 451 0347 Wellington Johnsonville (04) 461 6047 Wellington Karori (04) 476 5320 Whangarei (09) 430 7414

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