A&H June 2016

JUNE/JULY . ISSUE 68

M A LTA ’ S B E S T A N D B R I G H T E S T H E A LT H A N D W E L L B E I N G M A G A Z I N E

ORGANIC FOOD Ask the right questions

THE SEVEN SENSES

RED ALERT

PLUS REAL LIVES,

why skin procedures should NOT be done in summer

PRODUCT NEWS, THE BEST HEALTH BOOKS & MORE

BAD HAIR DAYS

12 WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT

GOODBYE, OLD FRIEND

Quit smoking without regrets

DO AGEGAP RELATIONSHIPS REALLY WORK?

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s we go to print, the weather’s hea ng up and there are the usual predic ons of ever ho er weather. So we’ve done the obvious and pulled together an issue of A&H that will help you keep calm and fresh. You’ve heard the advice about skin cancer and know you should use sunblock, wear a hat, and keep out of the sun at peak hours, so we won’t remind you again. Our skin feature takes a fresh angle on summer skin care – why you should avoid certain treatments and procedures in the thick of the summer heat. Nothing makes you look more worn out than a bush of heat-frazzled, sun-burned hair. Flick through to our hair care feature to find out how to make every day a good hair day. You’re as good on the outside as you are on the inside, and what you eat is a big part of that. Organic food, fresh from the farm, is about as good as it gets. But how can you tell it’s the real deal? Knowing your farmer is key, as is being able to trace the supply chain to its organic source. Our double feature on organic farming will clear up some myths and doubts about sor ng out the genuine from the fake. There’s more in this issue that will help you get through the next few (hot) weeks. Enjoy the read.

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IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURES

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MY KIND OF LIFE

Manuela Degiorgio

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BAD HAIR DAYS

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ORGANIC FOOD Always ask the right questions

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QUIZ ARE YOU A MEDIA MORON? AGENDA BOOKS THE SEVEN SENSES How multi-sensory rooms help

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MIND THE GAP Can age-gap relationships work?

IN SEASON 06 18 20 27

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12 WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT BAD HAIR DAYS PARENTING IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS SUMMER SKIN CARE

GOODBYE OLD FRIEND How to quit smoking

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PRODUCT NEWS DIRECTORY

PARENTING IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

REAL LIVES

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MY KIND OF LIFE Manuela Degiorgio

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MIND THE GAP Can age-gap relationships work?

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GOODBYE OLD FRIEND How to quit smoking

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SPORTS INTERVIEW Table tennis juniors

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THE SEVEN SENSES How multi-sensory rooms help

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Ways to BEAT THE HEAT

ANNA MARIA GATT ON HOW TO KEEP COOL, CUT YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL AND GEAR UP FOR AN EVENTUAL HEAT WAVE

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Shade your windows. Closing curtains and blinds, especially during the afternoon, can reduce the amount of heat indoors by nearly 45%. Blackout curtains are particularly effective.

Clean out your air-conditioner.

During summer, clean out the filters at least once a month.

This will ensure better air flow and more efficient and effective cooling.

When the air-conditioner is on, make sure that all windows and doors are closed to avoid heat entering the room.

Ice can help. Placing a bowl full of ice in front of a fan can also help you cool down quickly. The ice will melt, cooling the breeze from the fan.

Cool yourself. A small spray bottle placed in the refrigerator can be the ideal solution to cool down especially after physical exertion. Spray the water over your face and neck. It will help you cool

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down as it evaporates.

Use the fan and the airconditioner simultaneously.

Switch on your fan and use your air conditioner at a lower setting. The air conditioner will cool the air and remove humidity, while the fan helps evaporate sweat and moves heat away from your body.

Dress appropriately. Wearing appropriate clothes always helps to make you feel cooler, especially when they’re made of breathable fabric. Loose clothes facilitate air movement close to the skin and help evaporation. Preferably wear thin, light coloured clothes made of natural fibres.

Stay hydrated. Drinking water frequently is something we should do all year round, but it’s even more important in the summer heat. Sweat makes you lose water and essential salts. Replacing the lost fluids is essential to avoid the problems of dehydration. Water is the best option.

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Avoid sugary drinks, alcohol and caffeine beverages as these aggravate dehydration.

Choose the right food. Salads are synonymous with summer and for a good reason. They are easier to digest, contain a high percentage of water and help keep you hydrated.

Cool your kitchen. A simple step to have a cooler kitchen is to avoid using your oven every day.

Use your microwave oven, your stove top or even a barbecue set in your back garden. Better still, eat lots of fresh, uncooked salads.

Cold compresses.

Remember how popular hot water bottles were as bed warmers in the past? You can use the same idea in reverse, making a summer version of a cold compress.

Fill a sock with rice and freeze it for two hours. Then put it in a plastic bag and slide it between the sheets a few minutes before going to bed. This can

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be ideal especially during an outdoor adventure. Rice remains cool for long because of its density and starch.

Reading makes you feel cool. Of all suggestions, this might seem a bit farfetched but psychologists believe it is true. If you read stories set in a winter scenario, then automatically your body temperature feels cooler. Psychologists describe this as a version of selfhypnosis.

Pre-cool yourself before exercising. The summer heat is no excuse to stop exercising. Pre-cooling yourself before going for a run or before starting a workout can help improve your endurance by nearly 4%. Sipping an ice lolly and placing a cold, wet piece of cloth around your neck are two ways of pre-cooling yourself. Throughout the run or the workout, splashing fresh water all over yourself will also work.

Be careful not to mess up the whole gym floor, though.

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INTERVIEW

my kind OF LIFE MANUELA DEGIORGIO ON ORGANIC FARMING AND LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE. INTERVIEW BY SUZANNE VASSALLO. Photos: Mar nGlaunerBildkonzepte

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INTERVIEW

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t’s a Monday morning and I am heading north to meet Manuela Degiorgio. I haven’t seen her in nearly thirty years. Although we have caught up on Facebook (hurray for technology), I’m excited to be meeting the little girl I had known when I was a decade younger than she is now.

She opens the door with exactly the same wide smile I remember. Looking more like her lovely mother, she is still the same person I knew three decades ago, warm and smiling with a grin from ear to ear. We hug and I’m ushered up the stairs of what was once a family summer home. Originally a typical villeggiatura, it is now more of a permanent home than a summer getaway.

We chat nineteen to the dozen, trying to fill in the gaps as she makes tea. I’m charmed by her home, with her modern kitchen and newly fitted bathrooms blending in nicely with bits of furniture left over from yesteryear and living comfortably alongside new acquisitions. When I say new, I mean new to her. She is able to see beauty in everything and furniture is one of them. My eyes fall on a chest which she tells me she picked up by the wayside in Switzerland while she was studying

I’m just doing what makes me happy. After all, what is the point in life? there. The rag and bone recycler in me sighs with pleasure.

We sit outside, facing the sea, listening to it as it ebbs and flows away from the rocks, making that peaceful swishing sound. Manuela’s overgrown puppy, LulaBalula, joins us. While many are holed up in offices, we sit there in companionable silence for a while, soaking up the tranquillity that a beautiful day in the Med has to offer.

Manuela feels blessed to be able to live this simple life. But this was not always the case. Her life today is the result of a choice. Determination is something very much ingrained in her. At fourteen she decided she wanted to leave Malta and continue her schooling abroad. She just didn’t feel motivated and felt stifled.

Again, she acknowledges how blessed she is, this time with parents who listened to her explain how she wished to expand her knowledge and knowing that they were able to support her. She learnt a lot while in the UK where she was based, ironically, in The Garden of England. Whoever would have thought that her name would later be synonymous with The Veg Box, Villa Bologna’s now popular organic fruit and vegetables outlet.

Manuela left Malta at the tender age of fourteen and kept moving. For such a homebody, it is evident that she is also balancing her wanderlust.

Sitting there, slender hands cupping a mug, legs clad in voluminous harem pants curled under her slight frame, she takes me through her fifteen-year journey from England to Switzerland to Scotland, Brazil, America, Mexico, and Barcelona – so many places to live in, and such a different life too.

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Manuela studied hotel management and then worked in top end hotels. Those days she was suited and booted in designer finery. Today, she laughs at the idea of spending a small fortune on a handbag or shoes. Each to her own, I say, but her reasoning makes sense. Why work so terribly hard to buy something which will not give you joy only to chase (nearly) the same rainbow all over again? Is it worth it? “Life’s too short,” she says, looking around as if searching for her Aunt Luana, who left this little haven to Manuela and her sister, another thing Manuela is terribly grateful for.

It was her Aunt’s demise and the birth of her sister’s child which brought Manuela back to her roots, quite literally. Having studied ceramics at Alevel she thought she might do something she loved and remembered the ceramic shop at Villa Bologna.

Not having any work going for her at the time, the husband and wife team there suggested she might like to help in the garden. They grew their own fruit and veg. Always ready to learn more, Manuela pored over anything she could lay her hands on while working there. Soon there was an excess of produce and she thought she might just sell it. The rest, as they say, is history.

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We really must take good care of ourselves and understand what we put on our plates and inside our bodies is of huge importance Manuela is keen to eat good food and is passionate about growing it. Does this mean she’s vegetarian or even vegan? Again, the sensible side of her nature comes to the fore. She will eat as healthily as possible, and that’s organic and fresh food, not fad diets. But she will eat pasta with Bolognese sauce if her mother places it in front of her, although she prefers not to buy meat, and she takes sugar in her tea.

Anyone who thinks she lives on lettuce leaves, spring water and foraged berries is mistaken. “I don’t do extremes,” she says, “which is why I’m not vegan. I’m just doing what makes me happy. After all, what is the point in life? To meet a guy? You need to be happy inside first.” Wise words, indeed.

Are her parents happy with her career choice? We choke with laughter as she tells the story of breaking the news to her parents. Her father just could not understand it. I imagine many parents will nod, as I do, when she remembers his despair. “You’ll change your mind and come to your senses” he’d thundered. I imagine her mother was perplexed too. All that studying, a brilliant career and she’s now “Lela talhaxix”? But she isn’t.

Manuela’s sharing what she’s lovingly grown to entice more to eat well and look after their bodies.

With pollution being what it is and open spaces rapidly becoming a thing of the past, we really must take good care of ourselves and understand what we put on our plates and inside our bodies is of huge importance.

That is why her parents now understand and her mother happily eats the occasionally proffered salad when popping in to see her. After all, Manuela’s content. And life, she muses, is meant to be lived doing the right thing.

She feels that you should do whatever you want with your life, as long as the intention is right. Happily, she also understands that she has been privileged to lead this life of hers. I leave, content in the knowledge that there are some incredible people out there today and I have just spent the morning, on a sunny, seedlinglittered terrace, with one of them.

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FOOD

Organic FOOD How to tell it’s the real thing

THE KEY QUESTION TO ASK WHEN BUYING ORGANIC FOOD IS: “DO I REALLY KNOW WHO PRODUCES THIS FOOD? IF YOU DON’T KNOW, THE SELLER SHOULD BE ABLE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION FOR YOU,” SAYS MONICA FIUMARA.

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he most important warranty in organic farming is to know the relationship with the farmer.

Because only in this way can you be sure that you are not being cheated. By asking questions and talking to the farmer you can understand if the farmer is sincere and you will get to know a story, not just a product. An organic farmer will be happy to tell you how he grows this or that product, how he fought against this or that pest, as well as recipes or the 14

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organoleptic or healthy qualities of his product.

Obviously this is possible only when buying locally grown food. But it’s also possible to ask the right questions when buying products which are grown elsewhere. Organic farmers who believe in their work will always have a detailed description of their farm, products and other activities on their website and will always answer any question any customer asks. Asking, knowledge and an incisive mind should be the right way to approach organic farming and all the green economy.

In my opinion, provenance alone is

not a reliable indicator of organic food.

Low price products sold on street corners are likely to have been stolen.

If “certified” as organic, they are probably not organic or were not ethically produced. At very least, it’s an indicator of massive and unsustainable production.

It’s easy to hide the provenance of a product. The laws don’t protect farmers and consumers enough. For instance, in Syracuse in 2012, the Antiadulteration Squad (N.A.S.) impounded 1.200 tons of adulterated “organic” lemons. They were not organic and they were from Chile. In

the warehouse in Syracuse they were washed with bleach to reach zero chemicals, residues and certified organic using fake invoices issued by conniving farmers.

Many Certifying Bodies have a branch office in third countries to certify products grown there for or by sellers in the originating EU country. For their produce to be certified as organic, those farmers are obliged to follow the rules that apply to EU growers.

The best way to be sure of what you buy and eat is knowledge. Know who produces what and where. At very least, the reseller should be able to

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Italy, this is the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Mi.PAAF).

What agricultural products may contain references to organic on the label?

give you that information.

Over the years I have met more and more organic farmers, certified and not, and agronomist and consumer movements or associations, who are organising themselves for the Participated Warranty System (PWS), because they don’t believe anymore in bureaucracy and prefer to organise themselves in networks which warrant one another (all together) for production.

The International Foundation for Organic Agriculture (IFOAM) standards for PWS are available on their website.

What identifies food as organic?

Food is qualified as organic when it is associated with a label which reports the information about the producers, the “wrappers”, the EC production and sales regulations, and the EU organic farming logo. In organic product transactions, the buyer and seller exchange certification with each other.

Since organic farming is a system (not a method) certification, all those involved must be certified.

These are the regulations and documents to which we refer when we speak of labeling and certification: • Regulations CE 834/07 e CE 889/08 Regulations currently in force for Organic Agriculture • Regulation CE 271/10 - Regulation providing for the use of the new European logo and change some rules on labeling

What is a label?

The bands, the labels, the primary and secondary packaging accompanying the product to the consumer are “labelled”, therefore the indications referring to the organic production method must always respect the provisions of EC Regulations 834/07 and 889/08 and be authorised by the inspection body which is in turn authorised by the ministry responsible for agriculture. In

Labels on a living or unprocessed agricultural product can use terms related to organic production provided that all the ingredients have been produced in accordance with requirements: • produced in accordance with organic farming standards or imported from third countries under the arrangements referred to in Reg. 834/07 and 889/08 • ingredients which are not derived from agricultural activities (additives, flavourings, microorganic preparations, salt, etc.), and processing support used in product preparation must be listed in Reg. 889/08 • all ingredients and the production cycle must be totally free from GMOs • the “organic raw material” (ingredient) has not been mixed with the same conventional substance • the product or its ingredients have not been subjected to treatments with supports and processing supporters other than those permitted in organic regulation, and

which have not been treated with ionising radiation.

Who can label produce as organic?

Only farmers, brand distributors, and importers subjected to the inspection measures laid down in Reg. 834/07 and 889/08 and authorised by an approved inspection body.

The term BIO! The terms biologico, bio, organic, etc., can be used only for products which comply with regulations 834/07 and 889/08. Indicating the term organic on the label or in the transport documents makes the producer (or trader, distributor, etc.) legally responsible for the product’s conformity with legal requirements.

The European logo EC Regulation 271/10 is in force.

Consumers should always look for the EU organic production logo which may be in colour (green) or black and white.

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FOOD products with a bio% less than 95%.

Besides the EU logo, the label should identify the country, the production method, the operator code, and the code of the inspection body identified as “control body authorised by Agriculture Ministry”. control body authorized by Mipaaf IT BIO 123

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IT = ISO CODE that identifies the biological as by art.58 paragraph 1 letter a) BIO = depending on the country can become ORG, EKO as in art.58 paragraph 1, letter b) 123 = numerical control body code as from art. 58 paragraph 1 letter c) The place of cultivation should be identified too, as follows: for products grown in one of the EU countries NOT UE Products grown AGRICULTURE in third countries UE AGRICULTURE/ products NOT UE containing AGRICULTURE ingredients cultivated partly in Europe and partly in third countries

ITALIAN AGRICULTURE control body authorized by Mi.P.A.A.F IT BIO 001 OPERATOR CODE 123

UE AGRICULTURE

The EU organic production logo MUST be affixed to products which are packaged, sealed and labelled, with a percentage of agricultural origin produced bio of at least 95%.

The EU logo is OPTIONAL in products with the same characteristics, but which are imported from third countries.

The logo’s use is PROHIBITED in

If a product is made with ingredients grown only in one EU country, the word EU AGRICULTURE can be replaced by the name of the country, e.g. for a product grown entirely in Italy, the label will be like this:

The European logo can be accompanied by private logos and descriptions and textual references describing organic agriculture, provided that such features do not change or run contrary to art.58.

Private logos may identify and respect private discipline more restrictive than Reg.CE 834 and Reg.889.

The EU organic production logo cannot be used • on product labels still in conversion to organic farming • on products where less than 95% of the weight is organic • on products not covered in Reg.834 and Reg.889, such as wine.

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ABOUT THE WRITER When I was sixteen, I took my first class in entomology (the study of insects) at Perugia University, the first in Italy to open its classes to farmers and not only to students, and worked on my 12-hectate farm, turning over the stones.

I have worked and studied all my life and I am still studying because nature, environment and farming never cease to surprise and develop.

For the last 25 years, I have been a certified organic farmer. All my efforts in marketing strategy took this direction with all the network I founded and the people with whom I work.

Every consumer who buys my products knows

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who I am, can see my photo, knows where my farm is and why sometimes my lemons are ugly.

I got to know many people personally going around Italy and Europe or through my network partners. Although I know there are many fake organic farmers, I also know that there are genuine farmers like me and I love to meet them, work with them and exchange products, information, recipes and techniques.

I worked for the Italian Association for Organic Farming (AAIB) fron 1999 until 2004 and have worked on many farms other than mine to improve myself. I taught in the first

Organic Farming class at the University of Catania in a Master’s program MOVAIMA (on Movement and environmental impact).

To improve the partnership among farmers with the same ideas and honesty, I have founded many farmers’ networks. Currently I work with Network InCampagna. This is the best experience I have ever had in organic farming.

I hope to meet you next time you are in Sicily. http://incampagna.com.mt/enmt/supplier/monica-fiumara

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HAIR

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Bad HAIR DAY

HOW TO STOP YOUR HAIR TURNING INTO A DRY, FRIZZY BUSH

part from an occasional attempt at deep conditioning, many of us do little to protect hair against the ravages of sun, sea and wind. After a day (or several) spent out in the sun, hair feels like it’s been deep fried. Unlike skin, it doesn’t burn as it is technically dead already. However, repeated and prolonged sun exposure damages the coating that protects hair naturally.

The hair shaft is covered in small overlapping cells that look like scales but are invisible to the naked eye.

When exposed to the sun for long periods of time, these cells dry out and start to fall off leaving hair feeling fragile. To avoid this happening, you need to prevent damage in the first place. Unlike skin, hair cannot repair itself. Any damage needs to be grown out, painstakingly slowly.

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meant to be washed out. Since most sunscreens are water-soluble, much of the protection is washed out with the final rinse. Leave-in hair products containing sunscreen are more effective. Even then, a single application is not enough.

Heat degrades sun protection, whether you’re out in the sun or drying your hair indoors. Perspiration ‘lifts’ water-soluble sunscreen from the hair shaft and brushing or combing removes some protection with each stroke. Many sunscreens do not cling properly to the hair shaft, though rubbed in well at the roots they’ll go some way towards protecting the scalp. The best way to protect your hair in the sun is to frequently apply a leave-in protection product and top it all with a hat.

If you’re caught out at the beach without a spot of shade anywhere and there’s no hat or hair protection product in sight, squeeze a generous dollop of skin protection onto your hands, rub your palms together and

then spread the product over your hair.

You’ll need to wash it out thoroughly afterwards using more shampoo than usual as skin care products are clingy.

Resist the urge to comb your hair after you take a swim. Wet hair stretches easily, making the shaft more fragile and liable to break. If you can’t bear tangled hair, tie it up before diving into the water and, if a shower’s available, take the time to rinse the seawater or pool water out of your hair immediately after swimming.

COLOUR-TREATED HAIR Dyed hair is especially delicate since the dying process affects hair quality,

roughening up the cuticle. If your natural hair colour has been chemically removed, by highlighting or overall lightening, then it is even more vulnerable. Look after your hair more carefully than usual in the summer as the combination of sunshine and seawater can seriously damage your hair. If you swim regularly in a pool, try to avoid getting your hair wet or rinse it immediately after swimming.

CUT THE FRIZZ Prevention is the best strategy, but when the frizz sets in, scissors are the only solution. Frizzy ends are a sign of damage, which can be disguised temporarily but cannot be repaired.

You’ll need to trim your hair at least every 6-8 weeks. Heat aggravates damage so consider a wash and wear haircut so that you do not have to blow dry your hair every day. If you blow dry your hair, use a heat protection conditioner to shield your hair against the worst of the blast.

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LEISURE

HERE COMES THE SUN THE ALARM NO LONGER SHRILLS AT DAWN AND SCHOOL BOOKS HAVE BEEN PACKED AWAY. MOTHERS EVERYWHERE PREPARE FOR A CHANGE IN SCHEDULE THAT MAY BRING PLEASURE OR PAIN. BY MARIELLA CAMILLERI

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lfresco meals, a cooling swim and late nights are always top-listed when summer slinks in. For young mothers, summer could bring a reckless routine where children’s activities result in a few haphazard months. Summer is a season to work less and rejuvenate body and mind. It’s a time to let loose and embrace the balmy climate that injects life into our island.

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With the long-gone days of freedom behind, most young mothers find that summer is no longer soporific. The liberty to lounge without a care in the world becomes a distant memory, replaced by parental responsibilities where children’s needs come first. Babies whimper for feeds before sunrise and toddlers may insist on playtime at odd hours.

Sweltering afternoons could bring lethargy and moments when one would rather sit beneath the air-conditioner, rather than by a paddling pool under the sizzling sun.

Home, which was once meticulous, now looks like a jumble sale of water paints, play dough and toys which children drag out for entertainment – just more mess for mummy to clean up. “Life becomes unrecognisable in the summer,” says Rachel, mother of three children aged three, five and seven. “We sleep late and wake up later than usual. There is no school or school lunches to prepare and days are spent on sandy beaches. Sometimes the children pull at each other’s hair and tire me out, but anything is better than early mornings and afternoons of homework.”

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LEISURE Flip flop days on the coast provide enjoyment for young children and give parents the space to unwind. However crowded beaches, motorboats, open seas and the blistering sun still keep mothers on their toes. Sunbeds are frequently dragged to the shore’s edge as this allows monitoring while young children paddle in water. Sand, bucket and spade also make great seaside tools and keep kids occupied for hours, thus summer can seem like bliss.

Although the seaside is there for everyone’s enjoyment, not all mothers are free to swim and splash with their children. Lisa, a mother of two children aged five and eight, says that summer holidays tend to be never ending for those who work. “Most summer schools don’t run on a daily basis and this complicates my life. My mother helps out but things get difficult when she is unwell or when she is on holiday.

Often, I am forced to take time off.

That means an added load when I return to work. Times have changed and most women are no longer home to care for their children.”

School holidays also bring play dates and parties, since this is the only time when children are free to live and vent. “Summer is a time of juggling,” says Nicola, another working mother of two children aged nine and thirteen. “When the children were younger, summer school was a good solution. I picked them up after work and then we headed for the beach.

These days, things are more chaotic due to the children’s interests.”

Nicola adds that different ages bring diverse activities and hobbies, many of which don’t form part of the summer school programme. “My son plays water polo and my daughter enjoys dance, so summer is tailored round these classes. Sometimes I try to share lifts with friends, but it doesn’t always work out. In desperate times, I turn to my mother but I’d rather be selfreliant.”

The teenage years provide relief from the concerns of childminding, yet as children grow older new issues appear on the horizon. Adolescence means freedom and time away from parental watch. This stage brings mixed feelings about the summer season. “It’s a double edged sword,” says Anna, mother of a seventeen year old boy.

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Summer provides us with the opportunity to watch our children grow and transform that he’s enjoying himself in a safe way. Things were easier when he was younger.”

Parenting never ends and worry will strike through all four seasons, however Maltese summers tend to be sensational and this gives teens more reasons to play away from home.

Adolescents believe they are invincible and rarely worry about seaside accidents, rough seas and reckless driving. It is mothers who are left to fret while their teenagers seek

enjoyment away from school pressures and rigid routines.

Anna says that giving her son the freedom to enjoy summer is never easy: “Malta is no longer the island of my childhood and these days Paceville is full of risks. In summer my son goes out daily and I wait up until he gets home. Things are easier in winter. At least it’s only the weekends that bring late nights.”

Although the high temperatures tend to linger, summer is a short-lived

season and ninety days will pass in a blink. Many of us will experience a sense of gloom when September rolls around, with its shorter days and humid weather when skies become overcast and the sea turns grey. At home, school books find themselves back on the kitchen table and uniforms under the weight of a heavy iron.

Just like a kaleidoscope, the summers encountered in motherhood take women on several journeys. Some which leave us sun-kissed and delighted; others leave us sapped. It’s a time when the bliss of young family life should be cherished before teens run off in search of their own adventures. Away from the monotonous winter routine, summer provides us with the opportunity to watch our children grow and transform. It’s a time to slow down, breathe and live the moment – time to create a variety of beautiful recollections that will last a lifetime.

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QUIZ

ARE YOU A MEDIA MORON? 1

Each time you browse the internet, the same bikini advert pops up. You:

a. feel jealous of the model wearing it; b. try to set yourself a weight-loss goal; c. scroll by without even giving it a second glance.

While waiting in a beauty salon, you leaf through some glossy magazines.

You:

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a. lap up the latest fashion trends; b. indulge in all the gossip stories you can manage in twenty minutes; c. put the magazine down to chit chat with other customers.

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Photos of successful weight loss programmes are splashed all over the internet. When you see yet another one, you:

a. immediately pick up the phone and set up an appointment;

b. compare the different programmes and try to choose the one most suited to you; c. seek advice from professionals before starting on a weight loss programme.

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During your favourite TV programme, an anti-cellulite cream is advertised.

You: a. look for this product in pharmacies; b. ask for a sample of this product to try it out before buying it; c. ignore it and opt for natural remedies instead.

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A certain brand of food products is the current hit on TV. You:

a. buy these products irrespective of what they cost; b. compare prices and select only the products which you are sure will be useful; c. continue to buy the products you’ve been buying year after year.

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While listening to a discussion about organic farming, you decide that:

a. as from tomorrow only organic products will be set on your table; b. you would like to research more on this subject; c. these are just myths that will soon be completely forgotten.

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All top-models and stars are opting for surgery to look better. You:

a. feel uncomfortable with your appearance and want to do something too irrespective of cost; b. seek advice on what is the best approach to take; c. comment on how artificial all these women look.

YOUR ANSWERS Mostly a’s You are definitely influenced by what is being shown and transmitted on the media.

You follow what is happens on social media and love talking about it wherever you are. At some point, the media will take over your decisions. There are many cases of people who become dependent on social media and take decisions according to what others say. To avoid becoming addicted to media influence, speak to and socialise with people directly and avoid being online during freetime. Social media can be educational too, but you should learn to weigh the 24

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information which is fed to us by a simple click.

Mostly b’s You like keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and at times you take the plunge and try out new products, diets or treatments which are widely publicised online.

At the same time, you enjoy talking things over with your colleagues and friends before taking a decision. Having friends of different opinions and tastes keeps you open to new ideas and perspectives and helps you keep a balanced outlook.

Mostly c’s You are adamant about your ideas and nothing and no one will make you change your mind once you take a decision. You rely a lot on your instincts and believe in taking the right decisions without consulting others. You are not in favour of media and at times consider following the media as a waste of time. Although thinking with your own mind is an asset, at times, discussing things with others might help open up new windows of opportunity of which you might not be aware.

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SKIN CARE

Seasonal CHOICE s

SOME SKIN TREATMENTS ARE BEST LEFT TO WINTERTIME. MARIKA AZZOPARDI REPORTS.

unshine makes us feel good and stimulates our bodies to produce the much required vitamin D. A recent Medscape article http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/860805 issued in March this year, was actually titled ' Avoiding Sun (is) as Dangerous as Smoking'. Finally somebody is working to undermine some of the bad press sunshine has been getting. And after speaking with Dr Joanne Delia, it is easy to figure

out that the sun can actually do us good. The harmful effects of sunshine are our fault. It is we who misuse its powers.

The popular aesthetic physician who runs her own clinic and appears regularly on TV to speak about beautiful skin, says, “It is true that the sun is a major contributor to skin cancer and to the emergence of signs of ageing. But as Vitamin D deficiencies can increase to the point of causing a re-emergence of rickets, it is time to remind ourselves that sunshine

can be good for us. We just need to remember that baking in it, is not. The sun does age our DNA. That is a proven fact. But its benefits should tip the scales, as long as we don’t misuse it.”

Dr Delia mentions a host of unaesthetic conditions linked to excessive sun exposure, among which pigmentation is the most widely recognised.

“Hyper-pigmentation ranges from cute freckles to less attractive liver spots, age spots and sun spots.

Hypo-pigmentation happens when there is less

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The sun does age our DNA. That is a proven fact.

But its benefits should tip the scales, as long as we don’t misuse it.

colour in the skin and white spots develop. Another condition caused by excessive sun exposure consists of burst capillaries on the face, decolleté and other exposed parts of the skin.

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and for extended hours, definitely does not do our body any good. While sun block is important because the microscopic metallic particles within the products reflect the sun's rays, we must remember that a tan is actually our body's natural spontaneous protective mechanism to protect our skin from sunburn. A good tan will develop gradually.”

With several aesthetic treatments which technically affect the integrity of the epidermis, one needs to allow

ample time for the skin to heal fully after the treatment. Tanned skin which is still recovering from its bout of sun exposure should not be exposed to heat-based treatment or acid-based treatments. Healing in the presence of a tan will only result in postinflammatory hyper-pigmentation.

Hyper-pigmentation can be worse in people with certain skin types and unfortunately certain treatments are not compatible with certain skin types, most especially when they are tanned.

“I personally refuse to treat skin on people who are tanned,” Dr Delia says.

“This is especially the case with laser treatments, whatever the level of tanning. This is because laser actually combusts the melanin and will create pigmented patches which can last for 12 months or more.”

Dr Delia explains that laser treatments are a no-no in summer.

These include laser hair removal, as well as lesion removal by heat or chemicals of warts or moles, for instance. There is also fractional resurfacing laser which is used to treat scars such as acne scars, fine lines and stretch marks. “Laser requires special care and attention even on a client with perfect, un-tanned skin who would be advised to refrain from getting a tan for a minimum of three weeks post-treatment,” Dr Delia says.

We discuss chemical treatments, namely acid peels which are one of the oldest rejuvenating treatments around. Being treatments which affect the colour-producing apparatus of the skin, one must be extremely careful.

Dr Joanna Delia says: “Even if the client comes in requesting a chemical treatment, I find it hard to trust her post-treatment behaviour since sun

exposure is not always avoidable and a scar can develop when the skin is exposed to the sun. It is my policy to avoid administering certain treatments to people's skin during the summer as it is too much of a risk.”

What about vein removal treatments such as those administered to remove leg cappillaries - are they safe to have in summer? “Logistically, vein removal requires the wearing of compression stockings for a certain period posttreatment. Everybody would feel that summer weather is too hot to keep compression stockings on for long.

Therefore it is always recommended that vein removal happens in winter.

We also do not administer sclerotherapy. This causes temporary superficial skin changes that are aggravated by sun exposure.”

Touching upon the topic of injectable treatments which are a popular way of removing fine facial lines, expression lines and wrinkles, Dr Delia says that injectables are completely fine. She does, however, advise people having botulinum toxin (botox) treatments to avoid facial sweat post-treatment: “A person who sweats copiously from his or her face is advised not to have these treatments in summer. Even in winter my clients are advised to avoid heavy exercise and saunas for a few days.”

And so, instead of throwing caution to the wind and insisting on aesthetic treatments, whatever the cost, whoever administers it, one must listen to expert advice and make sure the expert is dependable, responsible and well-informed. At the end of the day, the skin on our body is our own and our risk, our burn, our problem should it become one.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Woody Allen & Soon-Yi Previn: Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn ed the knot in 1997 a er da ng for five years.

Allen was born in 1935 and his wife, 1970.

He is thirty-five years older than her.

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THE GAP CAN MAY DECEMBER PAIRING EVER WORK? THREE READERS SPEAK ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE. 30

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t is commonly accepted that men prefer dating younger women while women prefer older men. This is known as the age differential effect.

When a middle-aged man starts dating a younger woman, many describe this as part of a mid-life crisis, and women who date younger men are still gossiped about. Can true love really flourish in a couple with an age-gap?

*Melissa, 28, in a relationship with Ken, 50* ”It happened without us realising. We met by coincidence during a training course and we were assigned to develop the final course project. We ended up spending hours together working on this project and we started to realise how much we have in common. My life included a long series of failed relationships and I was on the verge of accepting the fact that I would remain single all my life.

“When I met Ken*, I realised that this idea of remaining single was not appealing at all. My family was surprised since he is twenty-two years older than me. My friends were shocked and some of them ended up being rude to him. But I am happy and the age difference doesn’t bother me at all. Even Ken had had his own bad experiences. He is single too and now we are preparing to start a new life together. I know that when I am sixty, Ken will already be 82. But well, we will still be happy, growing old together.”

*Bernard, 30, in a relationship with Lorna*, 47 “Both of us were brought up in the UK, so for us our age gap didn’t make such a huge difference. Lorna was my driving instructor and, during my driving lessons, our relationship flourished. For our parents, it was a catastrophe, especially for Lorna’s. Lorna was married and had two children.

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I understand the trauma she is passing through by being away from her children, but leaving the UK was mostly her decision

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones: Michael Douglas was born in 1944. He started a rela onship with Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1999 and engaged her in same year. These two love birds got married in 2000 and gave birth to two kids born in 2000 and 2003. Michael is twenty-five years older than Catherine.

When her husband discovered our relationship, he made her life hell. We had to leave the UK and have now settled in Malta.

“At times, our relationship is not easy. I am still 30 years old, still experiencing the first thrills of a working experience. At times Lorna tends to dishearten me because she doesn’t understand why I am so enthusiastic about my job. Another issue which troubles me is the fact that Lorna doesn’t want to have any more children. I understand the trauma she is passing through by being away from her children, but leaving the UK was mostly her decision, so I can’t understand why she consistently blames me. Do I have second thoughts at times? Yes, I do, but whoever is in a relationship has continuous doubts, doesn’t he? I only wish that she would put herself in my shoes once in a while, as I do towards her.”

*Elisa, 35, in a relationship with a 58-year old “I have been in this relationship for over seven years. I call it a relationship because I go out only with him, and I call him and message him often. But though it’s been seven years, he has still not decided whether he wants to be only with me or not. He still has not found the guts to leave his wife.

“At first, I never pressured him but now the clock is ticking fast, even for me. I would like to experience motherhood and I want to do it with him because he is the love of my life. We meet often, he comes over to my place but he is still undecided about whether to take the step or not. At times I feel he is just 32

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making fun of me. He has his nice family on show to people, but then, he has his mistress to satisfy his other needs.

“One of my closest friends always comments that I am truly wasting my life. At first I thought she was just being jealous, but now I am starting to realise that, yes, my life is going down the drain. I have a

career, I have my own house but at the same time I am still lonely. I should by now be settled and bringing up my own children, not listening to him describing what his own children did and how happy he is with them.” *All names have been changed.

A&H says...

Any relationship looks all shimmery and shining at the beginning. Relationships in which there is an age difference already face some stumbling blocks which the couple has to be strong enough to try to overcome. Experts suggest that, before such a relationship starts, the couple should assess the motivation behind it and consider the underlying reason of choosing this particular partner.

For example, Melissa might be seeing Ken only as a person who might fulfil the role of the loving, fatherly figure. Dating people who are significantly younger than you might mean that you want your partner to admire your experience. Couples in these relationships might keep in mind that, irrespective how close one is, some form of generation disagreement will pop up at some point.

You might have different political views, find each other’s music unbearable, or have no understanding of past events which were significant for your partner. You have to make an

effort to understand your partner’s viewpoint and take it on as part of your learning experiences. You will be more aware of different opinions and perspectives.

When engaging in arguments and discussions, as in all other normal relationships, avoid mentioning the age factor. Attributing every disagreement to your partner’s age can leave you both feeling self-conscious and misunderstood.

Age should not dominate your relationship. If the age factor continuously pops up during arguments, then it is clear that you are not able to handle this difference.

Last but not least, the couple should be prepared to handle criticism especially from close family or friends. You might need to make that extra effort to try to explain your love and be prepared to receive remarks and comments in disagreement. It all depends on how the couple faces all this together. Mutual respect and constant support can help overcome this stumbling block too.

INSIGHT

Goodbye, OLD FRIEN

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moking; it’s such an old fashioned habit.

And yet, around 25% of adults smoke, and teenagers take up the habit for the same reasons they did in the 1950s: it’s cool. I was one of them.

I have been smoking on and off for the past 15 years.

It started as something fun and grown up to do when I was a teenager. Just the thought of being able to say “I need a cigarette” made me feel more adult, and casually grabbing my packet of Dunhill Lights before I headed out made me feel like I was someone in control and going places. It was the accessory that indicated ‘grown up’.

The actual act of smoking didn’t really give me much of a high, but it was a very effective signal to the people around me to let them know if I was bored, upset, angry, happy, carefree, and of course sociable. My cigarettes became a very reliable friend, providing me with enough ways of communicating my identity, mood and openness. Unfortunately, that stuff kills you, too, and you know you smoke too much when you measure time in cigarettes, as in “From home to the shop is one cigarette”. So, when I turned the big 3-0 I decided to quit.

Quitting has brought about many changes, some of which are a bit difficult to grapple with. The first thing I noticed when I stopped smoking was exactly how boring life felt without smoking. All of a sudden, I had loads of time on my hands and absolutely nothing to do. Rolling a cigarette (I smoked roll-ups because they were cheaper) was such a skill, and a great ritual, that it really gave me something to do for 7-8 minutes.

This has been the hardest thing to get over.

Another thing I found was exactly how much smoking became part of my identity. The affectations you develop as a smoker, the pursing of the lips when you exhale, the way you hold your cigarette and the way those change according to the mood you are in, become the main ways in which you communicate who you are. I felt at a loss as to how to communicate those subtle signals smokers use without a cigarette.

Do I just fold my arms like Mr Grumpy? Do I smile and make eye contact with strangers I want to speak to?

How do I start a conversation with someone I find attractive when I can no longer ask for a lighter?

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quit. It had only been two weeks, and things weren’t looking good at all. I was seriously considering starting again and just accepting that it was part of me.

That was until I revisited a youtube video that had got me to think about quitting in the first place. It’s a short cartoon which shows what happens when you stop smoking. There are many videos and adverts about what happens when you smoke, but none of them seem to have much impact on me. Sure it’s unhealthy, but then so are so many things. However, there are few adverts and videos what explain what happens to you when you stop smoking. I find this confusing, since it was these quitting timelines that were the most helpful and the reason I decided to quit in the first place.

As the video rolled on, I remembered all the good things that were happening to my body now that I no longer smoked. I frantically googled ‘quit smoking timelines’ to find more information about how much better I was with each passing day. This helped immensely, as it gave me something with which to measure my progress. This proved to be a useful plan of action whenever I had doubts about the usefulness of quitting.

Something else that seems to have helped is being held accountable by telling friends on Facebook about my quitting. Around three weeks into quitting, I became aware of a vulnerability that came with my efforts to stop. Quitting smoking is to admit you were wrong, and admitting you were wrong about something you have invested so much time and emotion into is upsetting. But trust me, people are happy for you, even if they don’t quite know how to tell you, or that you even need them to in the first place.

One other useful tactic to adopt when you stop smoking is to understand what is happening in your brain when you get a craving. Instead of trying to ‘discipline’ yourself, breathe through the craving.

Understand that it is not you but simply the chemicals in your brain that cause the craving. ‘To crave’ is not an emotion, and has nothing to do with your personality.

Think through the craving and understand where it comes from. Cue-induced cravings for me are more frequent when I finish something, like a meal, a journey, getting dressed in the morning. There is no handbook when it comes to this, and they may well be very different for you.

Cigarettes were once a loyal and faithful companion,

but a very toxic one. Saying goodbye to them seems hard, but in the long run they won’t be around to betray you the way they do so many people. I actually view it as escaping from smoking, as I think it helps describe the tenacious hold it has had on me for the past 15 years. But my experience has got me thinking: Instead of all these ‘stop smoking’ adverts, perhaps it is better to have more adverts about what happens when you stop smoking, or when you do not smoke at all. I think this would be far more effective.

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ANTI SMOKING CAMPAIGNS USUALLY TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SMOKE. EDWARD CARUANA GALIZIA FOUND IT’S MORE EFFECTIVE TO THINK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP

One other useful tactic to adopt when you stop smoking is to understand what is happening in your brain when you get a craving

A&H Directory QUITTING SMOKING TIMELINE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLbQfMmrISE QUIT SMOKING APP http://stopsmokingcoach.eu/web/

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BOOKS

Great READS

AGENDA BOOKSHOP’S PICK OF THE LATEST HEALTH AND WELLBEING BOOKS

THE HEALTH GAP: THE CHALLENGE OF AN UNEQUAL WORLD MICHAEL MARMOT There are dramatic differences in health between countries and within countries. But this is not a simple matter of rich and poor. A poor man in Glasgow is rich compared to the average Indian, but the Glaswegian's life expectancy is eight years shorter. The Indian is dying of infectious disease linked to his poverty; the Glaswegian of violent death, suicide, or heart disease linked to a rich country's version of disadvantage. In all countries, people at

relative social disadvantage suffer health disadvantage, dramatically so. Within countries, the higher the social status of individuals, the better is their health. These health inequalities defy usual explanations. Conventional approaches to improving health have emphasised access to technical solutions - improved medical care, sanitation, and control of disease vectors; or behaviours – smoking, drinking, obesity – linked to diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

EAT PRAY LOVE MADE ME DO IT ELIZABETH GILBERT In the ten years since its electrifying debut, Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love has become a worldwide phenomenon, empowering millions of readers to set out on paths they never thought possible. In this candid and captivating collection, nearly fifty of those readers - as diverse in their experiences as they are in age and background - share their stories. Eat Pray Love helped one woman to embrace motherhood, another to come to terms with the loss of her mother, and a third to find peace with not wanting to become a mother

at all. One writer finds new love overseas; another embraces his sexual identity. The journeys they recount are transformative – sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, but always inspiring. Entertaining and enlightening, Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It is a celebration for fans old and new.

GOOD GOOD FOOD: RECIPES TO HELP YOU LOOK, FEEL AND LIVE WELL SARAH RAVEN & JONATHAN BUCKLEY “Sarah's celebration of healthy eating is all about pleasure and enjoyment. Her love of good food is informed by her background as a doctor and now rooted in an on-going passion for growing and cooking with fruit and vegetables” – Yotam Ottolenghi. Sarah Raven is not only an inspirational cook, but she was also once a doctor. Here she brings together her unique talents to offer a magnificent canon of recipes, sharing her medical knowledge to explain exactly how and why certain foods help protect your

body and give you the best possible chance of a longer, healthier life.

The 250 sumptuous and colourful recipes include Coconut Sugar Marmalade, Spiced Aubergine Salad with Pomegranate Raita, Lemon Chicken and Summer Herb Salad, Cashew Hummus, Black Bean Burritos, Blood Orange Sorbet and Basil Yoghurt Ice Cream. Woven through the book are 100 mini 'superfood' biographies, where Sarah draws on her expertise and experience to explain the science behind good-for-you ingredients such as kale, broccoli, salmon, red wine, blueberries, apples and seeds.

SUPERFOOD FOR SUPERCHILDREN PROF. TIM NOAKES, JONNO PROUDFOOT & BRIDGET SURTEES There is so much dietary advice out there, much of it conflicting, that it can be difficult for busy parents to make sense of it all. Medical doctor and sports scientist, Professor Tim Noakes, chef and long-distance swimmer, Jonno Proudfoot, and dietitian Bridget Surtees, a specialist in paediatric nutrition, cut through the clamour to provide clear, proven guidelines and simple, delicious recipes to feed your family well, inexpensively and without fuss. Following their phenomenal, record-breaking success with The Real Meal Revolution, the Real Meal team set out to rethink the way we feed our children. The result, Superfood for Superchildren, challenges many ingrained dietary beliefs and advocates a real-food diet for children - from toddlers to teens - that is low in

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sugar and refined carbohydrates. Their advice is solidly underpinned by a critical, scientific interrogation of the children's food industry. By combining the latest peer-reviewed scientific evidence with straightforward, mouthwatering recipes, most of them for the whole family, Superfood for Superchildren shows clearly how to provide your children with the best possible nutrition to help them to grow up healthy and happy.

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HEALTH

THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL OUR

SEVEN SENSES YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FIVE SENSES. DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE OTHER TWO? PHILIP WADE EXPLAINS HOW INSPIRE’S MULTI SENSORY ROOMS CAN HELP IMPROVE SENSORY PROCESSING.

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he concept of the multi-sensory room (MSR) was first developed by Jan Hulsegge and Ad Verheul at the De Hartenberg Institute in the Netherlands in the 1970s. They created a room to be used by people with disabilities where the senses are stimulated through the use of lighting effects, colour, sound, music, scents and textures.

Before understanding the benefits of the MSR, it is important to have an understanding of our seven (yes, seven) senses, sensory processing and sensory processing disorder. While most of us know of the five main senses – sight (vision), smell (olfaction), taste (gestation), hearing (audition) and touch (somatosensory) – there are a further two senses which contribute to our understanding of the world: vestibular and proprioception.

The vestibular system explains the perception of one’s body in relation to movement, balance and gravity. This system gives our brain messages about our body movements and head position. A fully functioning vestibular system ensures you know if you are lying down or sitting up, and it will help you move up and down stairs.

Proprioception is the sense which lets us know where our body parts are, where we are positioned in space, how to create movements and how much strength and effort to put into such movements. Proprioception is the sense which allows us to be able to clap our hands while our eyes are closed, or to use a pencil with the correct amount of pressure.

Sensory processing is the way in which the brain receives messages from the seven senses and turns them into appropriate behavioural and physical responses. Whether we are biting into a sandwich, riding a bicycle or reading a book, in order to complete the activity successfully our brain must process the sensations correctly.

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is when an individual’s sensory signals are not organised into appropriate responses. Therefore, a person with SPD can find many everyday activities a challenge to perform. This can cause clumsiness, behavioural problems, anxiety, depression, underachievement, social isolation and many other issues if not addressed and treated properly.

Research by The Sensory Processing Disorder Scientific Work Group in 2009 estimates that one in every six children experiences sensory symptoms which have a significant impact on their daily life activities.

At Inspire’s Therapy & Leisure Centre in Marsascala there are three state-of-the-art multisensory rooms, which make up the MSR suite. The soft room, dark room and white room each provide a unique, specifically-designed environment which enable people with a disability to enjoy a wide range of sensory experiences.

The MSR is used by individuals of all ages, with a range of conditions. The service is frequented by clients within Inspire’s programmes, by members of the public, individuals from day care centres, and schoolchildren who attend Inspire’s Winter Programme. Each MSR client is assessed by an

occupational therapist and recommendations are given as to which rooms and activities will be of most benefit to the client according to their individual needs.

Inspire’s MSR is an ideal environment for therapists, tutors, LSAs and parents to address specific sensory issues which affect the individual’s functioning. For example, a child with a defensiveness to tactile sensory input (touch) could be encouraged to explore the different textures of the tactile wall in the dark room in order to build up their tolerance of tactile sensations.

An individual with issues with their vestibular system could benefit from a range of activities in the soft room, such as an obstacle course (to encourage balance) or the board swing (to enhance the messages given to their brain about gravity and movement). An individual with proprioception processing issues could benefit from using the ball pool, as the sensation of being in there gives their brain information about their position in space. The trampoline is also a great way to provide proprioceptive input, as the individual must exert the correct movement and strength to bounce.

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It is not just clients with autism that benefit from using the MSR and it is not just sensory issues which are addressed in the MSR, but a multitude of physical, cognitive and communication areas can also be tackled. It is also important to note that the rooms are accessible to all, regardless of mobility issues. Inspire prides itself in inclusion, and the MSR is a great example of this in practice.

For example, a wheelchair user is able to spend time on the water bed in the white room, offering them the opportunity to relax out of their

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wheelchair. An individual who uses a walking frame can access the dark room to use the large floor keyboard which makes musical sounds when it is stepped on. An individual who is unable to communicate verbally can make decisions about which activities they prefer because there is an accessible visual flash card for every piece of equipment within the three rooms.

Other ways in which the rooms can be used to promote, enhance and encourage specific skills include working on cognitive skills such as numeracy, colour-recognition and

sequencing by asking an individual to repeat a pattern by changing the colour of the bubble tubes using the control pad. Working on imaginative play – the ball pool could be the sea, and the child has to dive to the bottom to retrieve the treasure.

Working on colour-recognition and numeracy skills by asking a child to count how many soft blocks there are and to identify their colours while building a house with them.

Gross motor skills can be encouraged through obstacle courses, jumping, hopping, throwing and catching games in the soft room.

Fine motor skills can be encouraged in the dark room by encouraging the individual to press the buttons of the control panel for the infinity tunnel or bubble tubes. Behavioural issues can be addressed in the white room, a calm and relaxing space where clients are encouraged to be quiet and peaceful.

Inspire’s MSR gained accreditation from the UK’s National Autistic Society (NAS) in 2013. Following a thorough inspection of the service and interviews with professionals working there, NAS confirmed that the MSR meets their very strict and specific standards for services provided to individuals with autism.

An average of 450 sessions per month are carried out within the MSR, sometimes one-to-one and sometimes in small groups, depending on the goals of the session. The MSR service is overseen by an occupational therapist who is on hand to provide guidance and advice.

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A&H Directory Philip Wade, Complementary Services Occupational Therapist, Inspire T 21636526 E Philip.wade@inspire.org.mt

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES *Jack is a 6-year old boy with autism. he is very shy and does not initiate interaction with his peers at school. He has been attending sessions at Inspire’s MSR with his LSA as part of the Winter Programme. The occupational therapist has helped Jack begin to socialise with his classmates through the gradual introduction of group activities in MSR sessions. Team treasure hunts in the dark room and competitive obstacle courses in the soft room have helped Jack to develop his

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social interaction skills in a fun and playful way. *Andrew is a 25-year old man with cerebral palsy who attends one of Inspire’s programmes and uses the MSR service at least once a week. Andrew enjoys the dark room, where he can control the colours of the lights. Although Andrew has fun changing the colours, his occupational therapist uses this activity as a way to promote and enhance numerous physical and cognitive skills, such as fine-motor skills, colour-recognition, memory,

sequencing and turn-taking. At the end of his session Andrew always looks forward to chilling out on the waterbed in the white room. This gives him valuable time out of his wheelchair, which not only provides relaxation, freedom of movement and reduces the risk of pressure sores, but is also a great way to provide gentle vestibular sensory input. *The names have been changed.

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onrad Puli, 11, and James Vella Vidal, 13, represent Malta regularly in international competitions and tournaments. Playing for fun ignited a passion that has grown stronger over the years.

“My family was attending the opening of an open air gym and funpark and there was a table tennis table,” Conrad says. “My brother approached the table and a lady who is now one of my coaches, gave us a racket and some balls and we started playing.”

James’ first game was when he was on holiday with his family in Sicily: “I saw my father and brother playing table tennis and I wanted to have a go.

Even though I was only four years old, my father let me play and I enjoyed the game immediately. When we came back to Malta I started training in table-tennis after school at Stella Maris College.”

Conrad also attended his first training sessions at Stella Maris College. Both boys explain that, in the beginning, training was very basic. “I remember being taught how to hold the racket properly, how to serve and just a few strokes like the forehand and backhand,” James says.

For Conrad, switching to table-tennis was not easy in the beginning since he had trained in athletics for four years, but now he definitely fits into the world of table-tennis. “Training is completely different today compared to when I started,” he says. “At the beginning training sessions were about the basics of this sport. Now I am learning different skills and more advanced techniques to be able to compete at a higher level.”

Being fast and accurate are two of the most important skills of table-tennis, which Conrad and James have developed in training sessions they describe as hard and intense. “We do complicated training which involves different types of top spins, complicated serves, back hand top

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…before every game I draw a smiley face on my hand. Whenever I make a mistake, I look at this smiley face and smile back. spins, footwork, body alignment, chops, side spins, smashes and much more,” explains James.

The boys train an average of three to four times a week with their club and the National Team. They both attend the National Sports School and have further training sessions during their day at school. They also take part in weekly national competitions. Time management is crucial for both of them and also for both sets of parents.

Conrad is quick to describe his day: “After school I try to finish my homework without wasting time, although sometimes my mum reminds me to focus and finish it off. I then have enough time to study for upcoming tests or exams and also some relaxing time after training.” James adds that his school and his parents give him lots of tips on how to manage time effectively and although these help, at times, it is difficult to juggle everything.

Apart from school and training, both Conrad and James participate regularly in competitions in Malta and abroad.

Even though they are still young, they already participate in the under 13, 15, 18, 21 and seniors’ competitions including doubles. Both of them still remember their first ever competition.

James was eight years old when he participated in his first table-tennis competition. “I felt that I was going to be thrashed. The playing hall looked massive. I saw the top players of Malta and I was amazed at the level. I was excited but still managed to play my best and also win against some older children.”

Conrad remembers a particular incident during his first competition. “I remember that when I was about to register, the person taking care of registration told me that my racket was unsuitable as it was a beginner’s racket. At least he still let me play. On

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TABLE TENNIS IS A SPORT FOR ALL, IRRESPECTIVE OF ABILITY AND AGE. A&H INTERVIEWS TWO PROMISING PLAYERS.

…a clear example that managing studies and training is possible, if given a holistic support from all those involved in their life

that day I played a doubles competition against a person who now is one of my greatest friends.”

Conrad and James have come a long way from their first ever competition.

Last May, James represented Malta in the COJI games in Mallorca and, last year, he took competed in the Eurominichamps Competition in Strasbourg accompanied by one of his coaches, Viktoria Luchenkova, who is an international coach. Later on in summer, James will take part in three

Satellite tournaments in the Czech Republic.

For Conrad, the forthcoming summer is jam-packed with table-tennis events: “Next month I will be going to Zagreb with the national team to take part in the European Youth Championships. In August, I will be going to various training camps abroad, finishing it off with a competition in Strasbourg.”

Apart from physical and skill training, both Conrad and James have their own ways of preparing for competitions.

James follows the advice given to him by the school’s sports psychologist. “I use tips that my sport psychologist gives me, such as positive self-talk and visualisations. This helps me feel calmer and more confident but I still feel slightly pressured.”

Conrad says that when the opponent is a tough one, he tends to get anxious.

On other occasions he faces the match quite confidently. “I prepare by talking mentally to myself, and before every game I draw a smiley face on my hand.

Whenever I make a mistake, I look at this smiley face and smile back.”

Athletes and players who train at this competitive level build a strong rapport both with their coaches and among themselves. Both Conrad and James consider their coaches and team-mates as their second family. James speaks fondly of his coach Johanna Grech, who is well known among sports enthusiasts in Malta.

“My coach, Johanna Grech, is very strong and she takes care of me not only to win games but even educationally. She is like a mother to me,” he says. “Among ourselves, we have a very good and caring relationship and help each other before and during matches. It’s always fun to know that someone is always there for you.”

Both boys also appreciate the constant support they receive from their families. “My playing improved over the last few months thanks to my family’s support. Without that, I don’t think I will be able to improve as quickly as I have over the past few years.”

Conrad and James say everyone should give table-tennis a try. They say it’s a fun and unique sport with some special characteristics. “When you think of table tennis you automatically think of hands. Table tennis is actually 70% legs,” James says. “So if you have good handwork and bad footwork, you’re not going far in table tennis.”

“Table-tennis keeps you fit and helps your mind relax,” Conrad adds. “It is a physical game but you have to be focused constantly so it’s also a mental game.

Although still very young, both boys have clear plans for their future. They both want to keep on representing Malta at international levels and want to become coaches too. Their academic studies are important to them too. Both say they dream of becoming doctors and James says he’d like to specialise as a sports doctor.

They are both a clear example that managing studies and training is possible, if given a holistic support from all those involved in their life. The road is still long for both boys but their future definitely looks bright.

Even though they are still very young, their dedication and way of thinking is encouraging. It looks like they’ll grow up to be two fine men who will not only achieve their dreams but who will also make their families and Malta sports public proud.

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PRODUCT NEWS

PAMPERS BABY DRY Every mum recognises that a night of quality, uninterrupted sleep is beneficial for babies as they wake up rested, cheerful and ready to start their day.

Securing the best possible night’s sleep is important, but babies don’t just sleep through the night. They need a helping hand.

Pampers Baby Dry have unique double dry zones: a new soft absorbing layer and a core which locks in wetness better than the next leading nappy for up to 12 hours of dryness. So your baby stays dry and comfortable throughout the night, every night.

Pampers Baby Dry – every good morning needs up to 12 hours of dryness.

Trade enquiries: VJ Salomone (Marketing) T 2298 3201 www.vjsm.com.mt

NESTLÉ MATERNA NUTRITION DURING BREASTFEEDING A healthy, well-balanced diet is important during breastfeeding. Although a supplement does not replace a wellbalanced diet, it can provide some extra insurance on those days when taking care of your new baby keeps you from eating as well as you like. It is important to choose a multivitamin that is especially formulated for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding that supports your nutritional requirements adequately as a nursing mother. Nestlé Materna helps provide the vitamins and minerals you need during all stages of your pregnancy.

After pregnancy, Nestlé Materna provides both calcium and vitamin D to help meet the nutritional needs while breastfeeding.

Available in Pharmacies

LIVELIFE NEW SPORTS INJURIES MANAGEMENT CENTRE ARONIA Aronia is one of the world’s best sources of antioxidants.

Organic aronia berries, have a significantly higher antioxidant capacity than even goji berries! The consumption of these products leads to countless benefits which are backed by studies and research such as higher immune system, faster recover after operations, better looking skin and stress hormone reduction.

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LiveLife has developed its services to include a fully-fledged Sports Injuries Management Centre. We have grouped some of the finest local sports medicine specialists who employ innovative treatments and rehabilitation methods enhanced by the best equipment sports rehabilitation has to offer. Our experienced professionals include physiotherapists, podiatrists, sports medicine doctors, orthopaedic consultants, exercise physiologists, nutritionists and radiologists. Our modern facilities house rehabilitation gyms and heated indoor pool; 3D laser & pressure foot scans; PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma); MSK ultrasound & Radiology services; Respiratory testing; fully equipped Physiotherapy Clinic including Shock Wave Therapy; Alter-G Treadmill (Anti-Gravity Treadmill).

MOMA YOG OAT SMOOTHIE Short on time? Thirsty & hungry? Mornings can always be such a rush, but your breakfast doesn't have to fall by the way side. Yog-Oat Smoothies are perfect to drink on the go. This delicious smoothie combines yoghurt (85%), oats (5%) and fruit!

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PRODUCT NEWS

COLIEF FOR COLIC Colief is the product of choice for colic. It is completely natural and contains the enzyme lactase which breaks down lactose in milk. It is clinically proven to reduce colic-related crying time. It is added to breast milk or formula milk, prior to feeding. Once added to milk, it break downs lactose, making it more easily digested by babies, resulting in happier babies, with much less crying.

Colief also helps mothers to continue breastfeeding without the need to switch to low-lactose formula feeds. So while other colic-related products help to alleviate the symptoms of colic, Colief prevents colic!

ANTHELIOS DERMO PEDIATRICS… SUN PROTECTION FOR LITTLE ONES

STELATRIA SOS CREAM FOR MINOR RASH AND BITES Mustela’s Stelatria recovery cream has been specially designed to soothe localised irritations and redness (rash) on the face and body.

Typical irritations are seen around the mouth due to drooling of saliva, dummies, or even babies sucking on their thumbs, or in skin-folds, such a the neck, under the arms, between legs and behind their knees.

Stelatria is a very effective, steroid-free cream which helps soothes these irritations. It is based on a unique combination of copper, zinc and manganese, all of which are known to heal dry and irritated skin, and Bioecolia, which is yet another patented ingredient of Mustela, which helps limit the spread of bacteria and infection of these irritations. It is also ideal for insect bites, burns and chickenpox.

Stelatria can be used by newborns, babies and children and is applied 2-3 times a day.

MOMMYCARE NATURAL AND ORGANIC SKINCARE RANGE FOR MOTHER AND CHILD

With summer around the corner, make sure your children’s delicate skin is protected from the sun’s harmful effects with Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics, the sunscreen range by La Roche-Posay for infants and children.

Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics is available in two different textures: the Anthelios SPF50+ Dermo-Pediatric Lotion (available in 100ml and 300ml economy format), and the Anthelios SPF50+ Dermo-Pediatric Spray, which is super-easy to apply.

Both textures are extremely waterresistant, and suitable to use on the face and body. They have been tested under dermatological and paediatric control, and are safe to use on children’s sensitive, or sun-allergy prone skin. Made to withstand extreme sunshine intensity, both products contain a very high UVA & UVB protection.

Available in pharmacies.

Mommy Care specialises in the development and production of skin care products for expecting mothers, babies and children and makes a point of developing natural and safe products for use during the time when skin is most sensitive. Our line of maternity products can be used to prevent stretch marks and help the body retain its shape after pregnancy. Our baby and kids products are especially suitable for the most delicate and sensitive skin. The safety of mother and child is our primary concern at Mommy Care, so at a time when it really matters our customers can feel safe and taken care of while using our products. Mommycare, a natural and organic range of products, never use parabens, petroleum based ingredients, SLS, or any other controversial ingredient and it is our mission to keep developing high quality, safe skin care products that support mums who are looking to make healthy lifestyle choices for themselves and their children.

For more information: larocheposay@prohealth.com.mt La Roche-Posay

For more information and samples contact Mommycare exclusive distributors, Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd, Tel: 21446205/6

NEW ANTHELIOS DRY TOUCH GEL CREAM TINTED

Anthelios XL Dry Touch Gel-Cream is NOW AVAILABLE in a TINTED version, and with a handy NEW PUMP… so it’s even more convenient and hygienic!

Anthelios sunscreens are designed with your individual needs in mind, with different textures for different skin types. The Dry Touch Gel-Cream is suitable for anyone with oily or combination skin, especially for people whose skin tends to become oily in summer. It is quickly absorbed, leaving a unified complexion and a very matte finish. No more shine!

With its filtering system, the Anthelios Sunscreen range provides very high UVA & UVB protection, and is also suitable for anyone with sensitive, or sunallergy prone skin.

Exclusively in pharmacies.

For more information: larocheposay@prohealth.com.mt La Roche-Posay

SO...?

If fragrance is as much your addiction as fashion, you’ll love the fun, feminine and flirtatious scents from So…? that brings the two together in one beautiful bottle. A cult beauty favourite, So…? takes its cues from the latest catwalk trends, mixing them with street chic and divine femininity; the So…? Eau de Toilette, Body sprays and Dry Shampoos collection has a classic, desirable and ultra-feminine fragrance to suit every girl’s attitude, all at affordable prices.

So...? is exclusively distributed by Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd, Tel: 21446205/6

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DIRTY WORKS SKINCARE A British brand, born and bred, Dirty Works loves to create sophisticated products to brighten up any regime. With its fresh, classy appearance Dirty Works offers everything for beautiful skin. Looking after your skin is so important yet so simple and we at Dirty Works believe in keeping things simple. Packed full of hydrating and soothing ingredients, you can't go wrong with this range to ensure skin in kept silky smooth, moisturised and refreshed. Our antioxidant-rich and skin conditioning ingredients featuring nourishing Shea Butter provides skin with a long lasting radiance for younger-looking complexions to boost, tone and lift skin.

For more information on the full range of Dirty Works Skincare check out WWW.DIRTYWORKSBEAUTY.COM Dirty Works is found in leading supermarkets and pharmacies. Exclusively distributed by Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd, Tel: 2144 6205/6

DERCOS NEOGENIC REDENSIFYING SHAMPOO Dercos Neogenic Redensifying Shampoo by VICHY Laboratories is the first shampoo containing the patented molecule Stemoxydine as well as prodensifying technology. Suitable for both women and men who have sparse hair. This shampoo acts on 5 parameters: Volume, Density, Strength, Body, and Hold.

Neogenic Redensifying Shampoo is made up of a crystalline formula that has an ultra-light foam texture, making it easy to rinse off, and it is also enriched with styling agents that coat even the thinnest of hair without weighing it down, for hair that is soft, shiny, and easy to style!

Can be used daily alone, or as a complement to the DERCOS Neogenic Treatment.

Exclusively in pharmacies.

For more information: vichy@prohealth.com.mt Vichy

HAPPY NATURAL PRODUCT RANGE At Happy Naturals we recognise that stressful lifestyles can leave your skin in need of some serious pampering! The Happy Naturals Spa Argan Oil range encompasses super moisturising, nourishing Argan Oil for the ultimate in spa therapy. Argan oil is widely recognised for its amazing skincare benefits- it is exceptionally rich in Vitamin E and Omega Essential Fatty Acids and therefore well known for its anti-ageing, moisturising and anti-oxidant properties. Our Happy Naturals Sea Mineral range combines essential oils with mineral rich, energising Dead Sea Salts to rejuvenate your skin and leave you feeling pampered and revitalised.

Happy Naturals ranges are exclusively distributed by Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd, Tel : 2144 6205/6

EVERYRAYS ROLLOVE IT’S NEVER BEEN EASIER TO HAVE SOFT, BEAUTIFUL FEET.

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PROTECT…. BEAUTY VITAMINS FOR THE YOUTHFULNESS OF THE SKIN

Thanks to its exclusive microtextured roll and its gentle and effective rotating action, the EVERYRAYS Rollove removes hard skin in an instant, leaving visibly smooth skin.

With its anatomic shape, the ergonomically designed handle, ease of use and its portability, the EVERYRAYS Rollove makes pedicuring an easy task, wherever you are.

Efficient on both dry and wet feet, washable and great for travelling. THE ideal alternative to the professional pedicure.

Available in pharmacies and leading retail outlets.

Prolonged exposure to UV radiation is a proven cause of premature skin aging, the early development of blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles, and over the years may be the chief cause of life-threatening skin cancer.

Skin exposed to harsh environmental conditions needs special protection. The PROTECT series by DR. GRANDEL Kosmetik is an enriched formulation of vitamins A.C.E designed to offer protection and impart vitality to environmentally stressed skin.

The PROTECT series is best described as a multi vitamin cocktail, embedded in delicate, seductively fragranced formulae that turns skin care into a feel good experience.

PROTECT your skin this summer : 'Show you care... Be Aware' DR. GRANDEL …..In love with perfection Available in Beauty Salons and SPAs

Trade Enquiries: REACTILAB LIMITED E-mail: sales@reactilab.com Tel: 2141 2673

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HAPPY HAIR DAY Indulge your senses with Happy Hair Days range of shampoos, conditioners and hair products. They smell fantastic, are packed with caring ‘super hero’ ingredients and are FREE FROM parabens, SLS and mineral oils.

Gentle enough to be used every day on all hair types, the mild formulations gently cleanse and condition actives so even the most sensitive souls will have Happy Hair days every day! In the range you find Coconut Colour Care to help nourish and restore coloured hair, Argan Oil Intense Repair shampoo, conditioner and serum for dry and damaged hair, Keratin + Super Smooth shampoo and conditioner to help strengthen and restore hair, Moisture range to help rehydrate hair and the Caffeine Thickening range to create volume and fuller looking hair.

For more information on the range and products contact Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd, Tel: 2144 6205/6

BIOBALANCE® ARGAN OIL CRACKED HEEL & FOOT BALM….IT REALLY WORKS! Unlike ordinary creams, the BioBalance Argan Oil Cracked Heel & Foot Balm contains a unique blend of organic extracts including Argan Oil, Licorice Extracts and Vitamins A&E, which effectively repair, soften and hydrate dry, rough and cracked skin on heels, feet and ankles.

With its unique combination, the BioBalance Argan Oil Cracked Heel & Foot Balm actively replenishes moisture in depth, promoting visibly healthier skin in just a few days. BioBalance Heel Balm is also recommended as a suitable treatment option for diabetic foot care.

Available in pharmacies and leading retail outlets.

Trade Enquiries : REACTILAB LIMITED E-mail: sales@reactilab.com Tel: 2141 2673

Munchkin offers your child a wide range of colourful, interactive toys that make bath time fun and enjoyable. From a Bath Fun Bubble Blower, Undersea Explorer, Bath Tea and Cupcake Sets and a large selection of bath toys, Munchkin is sure to keep your child entertained. With their bright and vibrant colours Munchkin toys are designed to help engage sensory skills as well as encourage your child to learn how to develop play patterns and interactive play. Munchkin also offers a wide range of feeding bottles, spill proof cups, training cups, flip straw cups, dining sets, door bouncers, safety car mirrors, backpacks and much more.

Munchkin is found in leading supermarket, pharmacies and baby shops and is exclusively distributed by Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd, Tel: 2144 6205/6.

Munchkin…It’s the little things.

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d�ect�y GHAXAQ / QRENDI / MQABBA BETA PHARMACY, 50/52 SANTA MARIA STREET GHAXAQ 21663311 CHRYSANTHEMUM PHARMACY, ST NICHOLAS STREET QRENDI 21680828 QRENDI PHARMACY, 6 MAIN STREET QRENDI 21683781 ST. PHILIP PHARMACY, TRIQ IĊ-ĊEPPUN GHAXAQ 21808723 GUDJA / LUQA / MARSA GUDJA PHARMACY, 9 TRIQ SAN ĊIRU GUDJA 21696422 MEDICAID PHARMACY, 62 VJAL IT-TORRI GUDJA 21676294 AIRPORT PHARMACY, GROUND FLOOR ARRIVAL LOUNGE MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL, LUQA 23696349 CENTRAL PHARMACY, 6 ST JOSEPH STREET LUQA 21692546 ST. ANDREW’S PHARMACY, 51 ST GEORGE STREET LUQA 21820795 SAN RAFFAEL PHARMACY, 247 QORMI ROAD MARSA 21221188 TRINITY PHARMACY, 32 MARSA ROAD MARSA 21235595 VIVIEN PHARMACY, TRIQ PATRI MAGRI MARSA 21221701 HAMRUN / SANTA VENERA BROWN’S PHARMACY, 706 MAIN STREET HAMRUN 21238623 CHEMIMART INTERNATIONAL PHARMACY, 650 MAIN STREET HAMRUN 21236 477 COSMED PHARMACY, SOCCORS VILLAMBROSA STREET HAMRUN 21225991 DARWIN PHARMACY, 152 MAIN STREET HAMRUN 21221512 FRA DIEGO DISPENSARY, 94 VILLAMBROSA STREET HAMRUN 21224898 LISTER PHARMACY, 678 MAIN STREET HAMRUN 21245627 NATIONAL PHARMACY, 17 SANTA MARIA STREET HAMRUN 21225539 ST. GAETAN PHARMACY, KAPPILLAN MIFSUD STREET HAMRUN 21234570 THE CROSS PHARMACY, 859 MAIN STREET HAMRUN 21227682 THOMAS’ PHARMACY, 796 MAIN STREET HAMRUN 21238018 FATIMA PHARMACY, TRIQ IŻ-ŻONQOR SANTA VENERA 21482856 LANTERN PHARMACY, MISRAĦ IL-KEBBIES SANTA VENERA 21444648 ST. BARTHOLOMEW PHARMACY, 230 FLEUR-DE-LYS SANTA VENERA 21492271 ST. VENERA PHARMACY, 532 MAIN STREET SANTA VENERA 21238625 KALKARA KALKARA PHARMACY, NO. 8 MISRAĦ L-ARĊISQOF GONZI KALKARA 21807740 KIRKOP KIRKOP PHARMACY, 9 PARISH STREET KIRKOP 21682028 PRESTIGE PHARMACY, 16 ST JOSEPH STREET KIRKOP 21641328 MELLIEHA BROWN’S PHARMACY, SHOP A GEORGE BORG OLIVIER STREET MELLIEHA 21523554 MELLIEHA PHARMACY, 111 GEORGE BORG OLIVIER STREET MELLIEHA 21523462 BROWN’S VILLAGE PHARMACY, MAIN STREET MELLIEHA 21523536 MĠARR PHARMACY, MAIN STREET C/W VITALE STREET MGARR 21577784 ST. MARY PHARMACY, 71 SIR HARRY LUKE STREET MGARR 21580711 MOSTA / NAXXAR GROGNET PHARMACY, 41 CONSTITUTION STREET MOSTA 21432038 ROTUNDA PHARMACY, 7 EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS ROAD MOSTA 21411197 SANTA MARGHERITA PHARMACY, VJAL IL-QALBIENA MOSTIN SANTA MARGHERITA ESTATE MOSTA 21416426 SGHAJTAR PHARMACY, SGĦAJTAR STREET MOSTA 21415198 ST. JOSEPH PHARMACY, 1 TRIQ IŻ-ŻAKKAK MOSTA 21417593 ST. LOUIS PHARMACY, CALI’ STREET MOSTA 21432802 ST. MARY PHARMACY, 14 PJAZZA ROTUNDA MOSTA 21433833 TAT-TARGA PHARMACY, PLOT NO. 2 CONSTITUTION STREET MOSTA 21433141 BROWN’S CHEMISTS, ST PAUL STREET NAXXAR 21417652 NAXXAR PHARMACY, VJAL IL-21 TA’ SETTEMBRU NAXXAR 21411438 PILLBOX PHARMACY, 63 TRIQ IL-BJAD NAXXAR 21417406 VICTORY PHARMACY, 16 VICTORY SQUARE NAXXAR 21412454 MQABBA KRISTIANNE PHARMACY, TRIQ IC-CAVI MQABBA 21683048 MQABBA CENTRAL PHARMACY, ST CATHERINE STREET MQABBA 21641133 MSIDA / PIETÀ /GZIRA/ TA’ XBIEX DEBY’S PHARMACY, 1 QUARRIES STREET MSIDA 21227920 MAYER PHARMACY, 33 TA’ XBIEX SEAFRONT MSIDA 21331732

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REGAL PHARMACY, 39B ANTONIO BOSIO STREET MSIDA 21313115 REGIONAL PHARMACY, E.H. FURSE STREET MSIDA 21312449 BROWN’S PHARMACY, SHOP 10 YACHT MARINA APARTMENTS TRIQ IL-MARINA PIETÀ 21244366 CHARING PHARMACY, MIMOSA STREET PIETÀ 21232954 ST. ANTHONY PHARMACY, 56 ST JOSEPH STREET PIETÀ 21237327 ST. LUKE PHARMACY, ST LUKE STREET PIETÀ 21241293 D’ARGENS PHARMACY, 330 RUE D’ARGENS GZIRA 21330817 O’HEA PHARMACY, 128 MANOEL STREET GZIRA 21330268 ST. MATTHEW’S PHARMACY, 213 THE STRAND GZIRA 21311797 TONY’S PHARMACY, 100 SIR PATRICK STUART STREET GZIRA 21332080 PHARMALAND DISPENSERS, 5 TAGLIAFERRO MANSIONS PRINCESS MARGARET STREET TA’ XBIEX 21346547 PERSONA MED-AESTHETIC CENTRE, 42, MARINA COURT, SIR UGO MIFSUD STREET, TA’ XBIEX 21340366 REMEDIES CHEMISTS, MARINA COURT 49A ABATE RIGORD STREET TA’ XBIEX 21341649 PACEVILLE / SAN GWANN / ST JULIANS POTTER CHEMISTS LTD., WILGA STREET PACEVILLE 21363244 LOURDES PHARMACY, NAXXAR ROAD SAN GWANN 21387479 MARC PHARMACY, 92 MENSIJA STREET SAN GWANN 21373275 MEDICAL PLAZA DISPENSING CHEMISTS, CASS-I-MALL BUILDINGS VJAL IR-RIHAN SAN GWANN 21372195 SAN GWANN PHARMACY, 11 FELIĊ BORG STREET SAN GWANN 21386974 SPIŻERIJA KAPPARA, ŻBIBU LANE SAN GWANN 21381776 BALLUTA PHARMACY, 30 MAIN STREET ST JULIANS 21317888 MELITA PHARMACY, 127 ST GEORGE STREET ST JULIANS 21378657 SPIŻERIJA MERĦBA, SHOP 2 LAPSI STREET TA’ GIORNI ST JULIANS 21333886 ST. JULIANS PHARMACY, 24 GEORGE BORG OLIVIER STREET ST JULIANS 21369426 PEMBROKE / SWIEQI / ST ANDREWS J.V.’S PHARMACY, SWIEQI VALLEY SWIEQI 21371062 KRYPTON CHEMISTS, IBRAGG STREET SWIEQI 21370141 ST ANDREWS PHARMACY, 87 GIUSEPPE MALFEGGIANI STREET ST ANDREWS 21372784 PENNY LANE PHARMACY, SEJJIEĦ STREET SWIEQI 21375373 SAN GIORGIO PHARMACY, MANWEL BUHAGIAR STREET PREMBROKE 21378485 ST. ANDREW’S PHARMACY, TRIQ IL-QASAM ST ANDREWS 21355205 QORMI ANICI PHARMACY, ANICI STREET QORMI 21487162 BROWN’S PHARMACY, 278 VICTORY STREET QORMI 21499697 DRUGSHOP DISPENSARY, VJAL DE LA CRUZ QORMI 21443221 EVANS PHARMACY, 96/98 ST SEBASTIAN STREET QORMI 21487020 PINTO PHARMACY, 43 ST SEBASTIAN STREET QORMI 21487311 ST. GEORGE’S PHARMACY, 21 MAIN STREET QORMI 21443045 TAL-HLAS PHARMACY, TRIQ IL-ĦELSIEN QORMI 21487739 DINGLI / MTARFA / RABAT SANTA MARIJA PHARMACY, FRENĊ ABELA SQUARE DINGLI 21452447 SPIŻERIJA CARMEN, 1 TRIQ MISRAĦ SUFFARA DINGLI 21457128 IMTARFA PHARMACY, 207 ST. DAVID ROAD MTARFA 21451261 MAKE OVER PHARMACY, BLK A TOWN CENTRE HOS MTARFA 21452833 CENTRAL PHARMACY, TRIQ GĦAJN KAJJET RABAT 21455959 IDEAL PHARMACY, 63 MAIN STREET RABAT 21455479 NIGRET PHARMACY, TRIQ IŻ-ŻAHAR RABAT 21450602 NOVA PHARMACY, 142 COLLEGE STREET RABAT 21454247 ST. ANTHONY PHARMACY, 18 MAIN STREET RABAT 21454187 SAFI PASTEUR PHARMACY, TRIQ IT-TELLERIT SAFI 21689944 SAFI PHARMACY, ST. JOHN STREET C/W BIEB IL-GARRA STREET SAFI 21649552 SANTA LUCIA MADDALENA PHARMACY, SHOP 2 TAL-FAQQANI BUILDING TOWER AVENUE SANTA LUCIA 21677037 STA. LUCIA PHARMACY, 1 MISRAĦ DORELL SANTA LUCIA 21890111

SIGGIEWI MENELO PHARMACY, DR NIKOL ZAMMIT STREET SIGGIEWI 21462957 ST. NICHOLAS PHARMACY, 1 PARISH STREET SIGGIEWI 21460828 THE BYPASS PHARMACY, MONS MIKIEL AZZOPARDI STREET SIGGIEWI 21461681 SLIEMA BROWN’S PHARMACY, UNIT 22 TIGNÈ STREET SLIEMA 21313233 CHEMIMART PHARMACY, 4 5 6 IL-PIAZZETTA TOWER ROAD SLIEMA 21338369 DRUG STORE, 382 MANWEL DIMECH STREET SLIEMA 21334627 EDWARD’S PHARMACY, 115 MANWEL DIMECH STREET SLIEMA 21334102 HARLEY PHARMACY, 1 NATHALIE POUTIATINE TABONE STREET SLIEMA 21334635 MRABAT PHARMACY, MRABAT STREET SLIEMA 21313535 NORMAN’S PHARMACY, 133 HIGH STREET SLIEMA 21332243 RUDOLPH PHARMACY, 133 RUDOLPHE STREET SLIEMA 21344722 STELLA MARIS PHARMACY, 34 MILNER STREET SLIEMA 21335217 THE ECONOMICAL DISPENSARY, 86/87 SIR ADRIAN DINGLI STREET SLIEMA 21330376 VICTOR’S PHARMACY, 9 TOWER ROAD SLIEMA 21330352 WALES PHARMACY, 183 MANWEL DIMECH STREET SLIEMA 21335492 ZABBAR ST. ELIAS PHARMACY, TRIQ SAN ELIJA XAGHJRA 21660300 FELICE DISPENSARY, 95 SANCTUARY STREET ZABBAR 21827939 MAY DAY PHARMACY, VICTORY STREET ZABBAR 21826529 MEDIATRIX PLUS PHARMACY, 7 SANCTUARY STREET ZABBAR 27826685 POLYMER PHARMACY, TRIQ IX-XGĦAJRA ZABBAR 21676263 ST. JAMES PHARMACY, 1 MISRAĦ SAN ĠAKBU ZABBAR 21666194 ST. PETER PHARMACY, TRIQ IS-SEBBELLIKA ZABBAR 21663750 ZEBBUG DE ROHAN PHARMACY, 24 ST ANTHONY STREET ZEBBUG 21464128 PLAZA PHARMACY, 86 MAIN STREET ZEBBUG 21467459 SANTA MARIJA PHARMACY, 40 GĦASFURA STREET ZEBBUG 21465346 SPIŻERIJA ĦAL-MULA, DUN SALV CIAPPARA STREET ZEBBUG 21461693 TAL-GRAZZJA PHARMACY, FRANĠISK FARRUGIA STREET ZEBBUG 21462068 BROWN’S PHARMACY, 47 VJAL IL-ĦELSIEN ZEBBUG 21465411 ZEJTUN GERADA PHARMACY, 46 MATER BONI CONSIGLI STREET ZEJTUN 21806009 GREEN CROSS PHARMACY, 31 GREGORIO BONNICI SQUARE ZEJTUN 21693723 JOHN J. BORG PHARMACY, 1 CONSTITUTION STREET ZEJTUN 21898728 ST. CATHERINE PHARMACY, PLOT 3 TRIQ IL-QADI ZEJTUN 21678039 ZURRIEQ KRISTIANNE PHARMACY, PIETRU PAWL SAYDON STREET ZURRIEQ 21647391 SALUS PHARMACY, 21 REPUBLIC SQUARE ZURRIEQ 21680761 ZURRIEQ DISPENSARY, 68 MAIN STREET ZURRIEQ 21689971 BRONJA PHARMACY, SONATA BRONJA STREET ŻURRIEQ 21682251 GOZO FONTANA PHARMACY, TRIQ IL-GĦAJN FONTANA 21566979 GĦAJNSIELEM PHARMACY, INDEPENDENCE SQUARE GHAJNSIELEM 27203615 LAURETANA PHARMACY, 36 MGARR STREET GHAJNSIELEM 21563017 SOKKORS PHARMACY, ST GREGORY STREET KERCEM 21553018 TONY’S PHARMACY, “EGRET COURT”VALLEY STREET MARSALFORN 21563617 NADUR PHARMACY, PJAZZA IT-28 TA’ APRIL 1688 NADUR 21563589 VELLA PHARMACY, 15 13TH DECEMBER STREET NADUR 21566431 ST. JOSEPH PHARMACY, 28 ST JOSEPH SQUARE QALA 21555348 ABELA’S PHARMACY, 42 G.P.F. AGIUS DE SOLDANIS STREET RABAT 21556170 AZZOPARDI PHARMACY, CAPUCHIN STREET RABAT 21563233 BATU PHARMACY, 38 PALM STREET RABAT 21551841 CASTLE PHARMACY, 2 INDEPENDENCE SQUARE RABAT 21556970 PALM PHARMACY, 2 PALM STREET RABAT 21566170 TAĊ-ĊAWLA PHARMACY, 7 JUNE 1919 STREET RABAT 21557819 PISANI PHARMACY, NEW BUILDING SANNAT STREET SANNAT 21564447 JOYCE’S PHARMACY, VJAL IT-8 TA’ SETTEMBRU XAGHRA 21561486 XAGĦRA PHARMACY 55 CHURCH STREET XAGHRA 27551140 GOZO CHEMISTS, MGARR ROAD XEWKIJA 21557278 ST. JOHN’S PHARMACY, 85 INDEPENDENCE STREET XEWKIJA 21563052

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