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Creating

a healthy life that matters involves discipline, routine, some quiet time as well as getting out of your comfort zone, pursuing different fitness regimes and finding a purpose in life. Tips for your overall wellbeing.

Forever Fit

Fit it in your schedule to take on a June Challenge of walking/ running an hour a day come sunshine, rain or grey skies. Hit the local gym — we have some of the best in east Auckland. Work on mastering a new compound move that challenges your body, mind and spirit. Want something livelier, try Zumba or a fun aerobics workout. There are loads of dance fitness Zumba classes that make you feel energic and alive. Need something quieter and more reflective, there’s Pilates and Yoga. Adding variability to a fitness training is critical.

Mindfulness

Practise mindfulness, be silent, go within. Ditch your devices for a day. Detox from Insta, TikTok and Facebook. Check out the local meditation groups, a lot of them are free. Reflect on your day and write down any magic you witnessed today in your journal. Pay attention to the synchronicity of life.

Chant a sacred mantra, listen to feel-good podcasts, read up on aromatherapy or how crystal healing can work wonders on your wellbeing. Practice calm, gratitude and acceptance. We are spiritual beings going through a human experience on planet earth. True story!

Work Those Grey Cells

Pick up a new language during your downtime. Join the local scrabble, chess or bridge club. Play the Word game on your phone to keep those grey cells ticking. Learn how to play a new musical instrument.

When you learn something new, the neurons involved in the learning process grow new projections and form new connections. Your brain may even produce new neurons. It’s called neuroplasticity.

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You Are My Sunshine

Get your shot of Vitamin D from early morning sunshine that stimulates your bones and gives you your daily dose of Vitamin D. Take in the light. When your skin is exposed to sunlight it makes Vitamin D from cholesterol. Vitamin D instructs the cells in the gut to absorb calcium and phosphorus— minerals essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones.

Food For Thought

With thousands of YouTube videos on how to whip up a wholesome meal, try your hand at cooking up a new cuisine/ a different diet that may surprise your tastebuds. Look up some Moroccan/Middle Eastern/ Mexican/Mediterranean food recipes, and voila, you may be a MasterChef in the making – apart from winning brownie points from your flatmates, friends or family members.

Change Things Around

Find a different route to your workplace. Perhaps a different mode of transport to work this week. If you take the elevator, try the steps. Move your furniture around and change the look of your living space. Get out of your comfort zone. Accept a moment of unease as an essential part of your development.

Find A Purpose

The purpose of life is not only to be happy but to find meaning and contribute towards humanity in some way, however small or big it is. To be compassionate, to make a difference to people and the planet, to make your life count. Having a purpose and meaning anchors us through the tough times. It connects us to other like-minded people with similar values and allows us to understand that we need to work towards a goal that is selfless and far bigger than ourselves. It gives us a sense of wellbeing.

PERSONAL TRAINING | NUTRITION COACHING | PERSONALISED EXERCISE AND NUTRITION PLANS

For many women, often the hardest part isn’t getting results. It’s making them last. That’s why we help you to not just achieve the results you want, but also build the knowledge and skills that you need to make it last.

Benefits

• Eat well, without ever dieting again.

pam slater, director & coach pam@thecoachingclinic.co.nz

19 Patons Road, Howick

Ph 021 0274 3629 thecoachingclinic.co.nz

• Make exercise quick, effective and enjoyable – forget the never-ending workouts.

• Stay accountable, motivated and consistent – even when life gets demanding.

IS THERE A SILVER BULLET?

Can I help my child’s anxiety, temper, sleeping using natural medicine? Clive Plucknett of bewell has some answers.

Someone once asked me what the most precious thingin my life was. Porsche, partner, children, dog?

Our children will decide the next chapter. Imagine your child being JFK, Mother Theresa, Mandela. I believe every child has this potential and it our job, as parents, to realise this potential. Right now, your child will be assaulted by bad everything: emotions, water, food, air, chemicals… things that their bodies were not designed to deal with.

Drugs deal with symptoms (oh so important) but will someone please look at causes, else more bad stuff will happen. All drugs come with side effects.

Take Sammy, a 10-year-old daughter of a client who was struggling with school, having difficulty sleeping, controlling her temper, anxiety, was feeling undervalued and was a picky eater.

Sammy came into our clinic… a delightful, young person. We conducted a raft of tests. She had some chronic nutrient deficiencies, poor digestion, low immune function, high toxicity, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Her Pyroluria test was positive… explains so much.

The human body is amazing. No one thing will defeat it, only a combination of bad things will. You need to identify them and address them. Sammy had to identify with what she wanted in her life and what she was prepared to do to get it.

Taking a drug is easy. It shuts down stuff. Healing is much harder.

Sammy’s mother was a trooper. She worked with the results of the tests and made sure Sammy’s body received the stuff it needed. For Sammy Pyroluria was a biggie. Fast forward, Sammy is on her way to realising her full potential thanks to her Mum’s efforts. Natural medicine is not easy. It is effective, but it does take time and commitment.

To find out more about Sammy’s journey or Pyroluria please visit our website.

Ambula Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine

Sri Lankan cuisine is a vibrant culinary experience that tantalises the taste buds with its unique flavors and aromatic spices. We o er fragrant rice dishes like LAMPRAIS, Banana leaf wrapped Rice & Curries, thinly sliced curry mixed rotties (Kottu Rotti) and hoppers, a type of savory pancake. Mouth-watering curries bursting with coconut milk, chili, and curry leaves. Ambula embraces this exotic gastronomy, inviting you to savor the authentic tastes of Sri Lanka right in the heart of New Zealand.

Open hours: Every day 12 pm – 9 pm

59 Queens Road , Panmure

Ph: 022 6256384; www.ambula.co.nz

Cinnamon Cafe

Known to locals as Half Moon Bay’s best coffee shop, Cinnamon Café is the perfect spot for coffee lovers and foodies alike. A mouth-watering selection of pastries, cakes, savouries, and sweet treats are hard to resist. Equally irresistible is the promise of a double shot Brazilian coffee for the price of a single. Being a chef for 35 years, Darko knows the importance of fresh and delicious food. No wonder people keep coming back for more!

1 Ara-tai Road, Half Moon Bay Marina

Phone 09 537 5525

Email cinnamoncafenz@gmail.com

Open 6 days (closed Mon), 7am – 4pm

MOO MOO SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL

Known for its special style of Texas Barbecue, the pitmasters at Moo Moo take BBQ very seriously as they build a perfect smoke, and hand-mix spices and herbs from around the world. Whether its short ribs, brisket, pulled pork lamb, handmade jalapeno cheddar pork sausages or specialised steaks – try venison, kangaroo and ostrich – there are plenty of delicious options. Moo Moo serves grass-fed Wagyu beef as well as specialty game meat. Time to savour those flavours and experience love at first bite!

Shop F21, Ormiston Town Centre

Phone 09 533 5658 www.moomoosmokehouse.co.nz

Na Na Thai Restaurant

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey at Na Na Thai Restaurant in Somerville. Savour the authentic flavors as our skilled chefs craft delectable dishes bursting with freshness and aromatic spices. Immerse yourself in the warm and inviting ambience while our staff ensure an exceptional dining experience. From traditional Pad Thai to mouthwatering curries, our extensive menu and set menus cater to every palate. Taste, savor, and experience Thai cuisine at its finest. Book your table now!

109E Meadowland Drive, Somerville Phone 021 255 4027 www.nanathai.co.nz

Na Na Thai

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