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For the past two weeks, I’ve been dragging myself through each day, low on energy and feeling drab. The flu virus has ripped through our family and the worst part is, it’s not even winter yet! It’s true I often fantasise about lying in bed all day, sipping hot lemon drinks, but when the lurgy does strike the dream fades and it’s just plain dreary. Suddenly you’re aware of all the things you’d rather be doing but can’t. What it has done, however, is make me feel extra grateful for the good health I usually enjoy – and given me a sharp reminder to make the most of it. This issue is full of inspiration on that front. Reading about how stay-at-home mum Monica Holt started running to give herself…
JOY OF GIVING Your recent feature on hormones and happiness confirmed what I discovered completely by accident! I was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer six years ago. I already suffered from anxiety and depression and I knew this could tip me right over the edge. I decided that even if I only had a short while to live, I would make the time I had left count. I got involved in a charity that sends shoeboxes full of Christmas gifts to desperately poor children overseas. To my amazement, I felt happier than I had felt in years and being around volunteers who also loved what they were doing produced an atmosphere of joy. So I was intrigued to read that the hormone dopamine was stimulated by giving and selflessness.…
THE HOT TOPICS ONLINE THIS MONTH You were interested to hear about a potential cure for polycystic ovarian syndrome, checked out the signs of auditory processing disorder and learned how to start your day the right way. Pinterest You can find us on Pinterest by searching for Good Health Magazine. Need some extra motivation? Keeping fit this winter is easy with at-home workouts Regardless of where you are on your health journey, it’s all about getting into the right mindset! Head to page 38 for some tasty magnesium-boosting ideas Like us on Facebook: Good Health NZ Visit us online: nowtolove.co.nz Find us on Pinterest: Good Health Magazine Discover Good Health Choices by email! Sign up to our e-newsletter at…
CRUNCH TIME Show off those crunches for a good cause! The Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Institute is launching a challenge for people to complete 50 gut crunches in five minutes before 5pm on Friday, May 5. As well as upping your fitness levels, the LoveYerGuts campaign is aiming to raise awareness of gastrointestinal cancers, which more than 5000 Kiwis are diagnosed with each year, and to raise funds for cancer research. You can enter as an individual or a team and be sponsored for as little as 20 cents per crunch – and there are prizes too. Sign up at www.loveyerguts.co.nz. Gluten-free GIVEAWAY Struggling to find tasty meal and snack options that are guaranteed gluten-free? ORGRAN have the perfect starter pack of products to try. We have 10 packs to give…
THE 9 TO 5 Apart from fitting in incidental exercise, like going for a quick stroll on your lunch break or taking the stairs, try to bring in healthy snacks or scout the best healthy eats around your work – and avoid the temptation of ordering in takeaways, especially if you’re working late. THE ROADIE Does your work involve a lot of travel? Take advantage of cancelled flights by checking into a hotel with a gym facility, or make the most of a long layover by getting out to see the sights if you can – you’ll burn many more kilojoules even just walking around the airport, instead of parking yourself at the gate. THE STAY-AT-HOME PARENT Managing kids’schedules is a full-time job in itself, so try cooking over the…
With cold weather on the way, it can be tempting to stick to comfort food, especially when local produce can be hard to find. But it’s easy to keep eating healthily during winter with these four tips: 1 LOOK FOR ROOT VEGES The likes of carrots, turnips and beetroot are ideal winter veges. Roast carrots to get your intake of beta-carotene or turnips to boost your intake of vitamins A and C. Cook up some broccoli and cauliflower, which are both high in vitamin C, to give the immune system a boost in cold and flu season. 2 RISE AND SHINE Oatmeal is great for a nutrient boost, and it can make cold mornings more bearable. It’s high in zinc and heart-healthy soluble fibre. 3 STOCK UP Soup is also…
