Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2018 i Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

Working on Good Health Choices magazine means we’re always investigating what’s new in the world of wellness – from the technological and scientific to the more spiritual side of life. Sometimes we even go the extra mile and personally road-test the latest trends. This month, while writing her story about the importance of good posture, our Features Editor Sara decided it was time to straighten out. Keen to reap the benefits of a well-stacked spine – better breathing and digestion – she’s been wearing a little device that gives her a buzz every time she starts to slouch. You can find out how that’s working on page 26. Our Senior Designer Kate was intrigued by the idea of ‘angel card reading’, if not a little sceptical – and fair enough,…

‘YOU GROW UP, YOU SETTLE DOWN, YOU BECOME KINDER AND MORE GENTLE’ ‘You start prioritising - and that’s where family, friends and your health comes in’ When you’re on the nation’s television screens at 6am, mornings tend to be busy. There are the makeup chair sessions in the small hours, the flurry of camera crew, the rush of prepping the day’s top stories, the excitement mixed with adrenaline as the show begins. At the heart of the action, journalist Amanda Gillies reads the news with a magnetic mix of authoritativeness and warmth, bounces banter off her co-hosts, and looks right at home amid the fast-paced, moveable feast that is live television. On the day I meet Amanda for our Good Health Choices interview, there’s a second of awkwardness when she goes…

In our often stressful lives, one single thought can make the difference. These were the findings obtained by brain researchers in recent studies, which showed there are 13 common ‘mind traps’ that can constantly trigger stress reactions, even when the actual threat level is low. We might live in a stress-filled world, but experts say recognising and changing some common negative thought patterns can save us a whole lot of exhaustion and unnecessary anxiety. “Stress is like a guitar string. If it’s strung too loosely, it can only play flat, lower sounds, and if it’s strung too tightly, it produces excessively high, sharp tones, or indeed even snaps,” says stress researcher Jonathan S Abramowitz of the University of North Carolina. “A guitar string must have the right tension in order…

A Meditation appears to reduce inflammatory markers in stressed people so making it a part of your day can help calm your mind and reduce the inflammation in your body. If you can’t fit meditation into your schedule, do it first thing in the morning, before you even get out of bed. You only need a few minutes. A meditation can be as simple as taking five slow, deep breaths, breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. As you breathe out, imagine all thoughts flowing out with that breath and disappearing into the distance. That’s it! Need a little help getting the hang of it? Try the app Calm for a short course of guided meditation – free from Google Play or the App Store.…

‘There are new medications for severe asthmatics’ Despite being on maximum doses of preventer puffer medication for my asthma, I am still getting wheezing with exercise and sometimes at night. What should I do? A It is extremely important that asthma is well controlled – not just so you feel better but to avoid long-term serious complications such as irreversible lung damage and even death. See your GP to make sure you are using your puffer correctly and to exclude other problems that may be contributing such as hay fever, sinusitis, gastro-oesophageal reflux and sleep apnoea. Ten per cent of asthmatics have difficulty controlling the condition and these people should be referred to a respiratory specialist. There are some new asthma medications for severe asthmatics - monoclonal antibodies - that…

“We ordered some tablets online and tried them after lunch. I waited while it dissolved on my tongue, then reached for a lemon wedge. I was so surprised; instead of the sourness you’d expect, it tasted like a delicious sweet treat. An hour later I had a glass of water and even that was sweet! I also tried celery, an apple, grapes, a wedge of lime and tomatoes. It definitely worked best on the lemon and lime. I wasn’t brave enough to reach for the wasabi! It was a fascinating experience. I’m sure they’d help anyone trying to overcome their sugar cravings.”…

Microbroccoli super–tabbouleh » SERVES 4-6 200g broccoli florets (from about 1 average head) 3 spring onions, sliced 100g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 baby cucumber, diced Large handful of parsley, leaves stripped and chopped 2¼ tbsp lemon juice 60ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve Sea salt 100g feta cheese Large handful of mint leaves OPTIONS Add boiled eggs, walnuts or toasted almonds for extra protein and substance. 1 Place the broccoli in a food processor and whizz until reduced to crumbs the size of couscous. Scoop the crumbs into a mixing bowl. 2 Stir through the remaining ingredients except the feta and mint. Taste for seasoning and transfer to a serving platter or individual plates or bowls. 3 Crumble the feta over the top, then tear…

‘Both green and gold kiwifruit are a nutritious snack’ Are green or gold kiwifruit healthier? A Firstly, they are both a nutritious snack, packed full of vitamins and minerals, but there are a few slight differences: Green kiwi: » 90 calories per serve (2 kiwifruit) » Super-rich in potassium » Good source of folate » More vitamin C than an orange » Excellent source of fibre Gold kiwi: » 110 calories per serve (2 kiwifruit) » Rich in potassium » Not a lot of folate » Three times more vitamin C than an orange » Good source of fibre I’ve been losing my hair. Could it be my diet? A Nutritional deficiencies and dietary changes can sometimes result in hair loss. Selenium, iron, zinc and omega-3 can all impact hair…

If you’ve spent a large part of your life on the couch nursing the TV remote, or if much of your working day involves sitting at a desk, all is not lost! Because it’s never too late to improve your health – at least when it comes to your heart. New research has found even after years of sitting down, men and women in middle-age can reverse their risk of heart failure and perhaps add years to their life. The secret? Regular aerobic exercise – both moderate and high-intensity – on four or more days a week. The risk of heart disease increases as we get older, particularly once we reach our 40s when the lifetime risk of coronary heart disease becomes one in two for men and one in…

“When I was asked if I was interested in doing an angel card reading, at first I was very sceptical. I had been to a psychic once and didn’t have a very good experience after hearing some things I’d rather not have known. But after reading through Trudie’s website, seeing that she’s not actually a psychic and that your guardian angels can only give you positive guidance on your life, I decided to give it a go. I chose to get the reading done over email and I got to ask my angels three questions. After a few days I got my reading back, which was a detailed five-page document. It was broken down into three areas. The present, the near future (roughly three months’ time) and the future beyond…

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How do I help a friend who has been sexually assaulted? A First make sure your friend is safe. If she/he is worried they’re being followed or stalked, help them get to a secure place and alert the police. Next, listen and validate their story and feelings. Don’t cross-examine; just give support. Very gently, help them become aware of their options, from considering emergency contraception to filing a police report. Avoid questions about what happened such as, ‘What were you doing there?’ It might come across as judgement or blame. Let them go at their own pace and talk, or not, in a way that makes them feel comfortable and in control. Encourage them to get professional help. LOSS OF LIBIDO CAN HAPPEN AT ANY AGE; STRESS CAN BE A…

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HEART AND MIND Do you like the sound of meditating for a good cause? It’s what Mindful May is all about, and it’s back this year. The world’s largest meditation programme challenges participants to meditate for 10 minutes a day for a month, while raising money to provide clean water in developing countries. Challenge founder Elise Bialylew explains, “It’s like a 10-minute holiday for your mind each day and it contributes to saving lives around the world. It’s a win-win.” Since the challenge started six years ago, Mindful May has raised more than $600,000 to fund clean water projects in developing countries. If you want to take part in the challenge, head to mindfulmay.org and register before May 1. One’s cup of tea We all enjoy a relaxing, hot cup…

Remember to breathe “Sometimes I like to just stop and take 10 big breaths. It’s about saying ‘calm down, just relax, it’s okay.’” Just say no “You don’t want to be stretching yourself and saying yes to everything until you’re frazzled. You can always say no, but just be kind with it. You’ll be a better person for it.” Find an activity you enjoy “I’m not going to lie, I’m not a big exerciser. But I find a brisk power walk is great, and it always gives me extra energy.”…

It 's like having a fire burning in your body It happens when we sprain our ankle, cut our finger or have a fever. Inflammation is triggered by the immune system when it picks up signs of an irritant or damage. It’s the body’s clever way of healing and protecting us from viruses, bacteria and injury. But there’s another type of inflammation going on unseen inside our bodies, which is caused by damage to our cells from our diet, lifestyle or environment. Chronic inflammation is like having a fire burning in your body. It causes all kinds of damage, and if there’s one thing that’s making you sick and overweight, this is probably it. In this health book, we look at how it develops, how it makes us more susceptible…

A Prolonged inflammation can damage your body’s healthy cells and tissue, and weaken your immune system. Over time, chronic inflammation can cause DNA damage and lead to cancer. Chronic inflammation may be a causative factor in a variety of cancers. In general, the longer the inflammation persists, the higher the risk of cancer. For instance, people with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, have an increased risk of colon cancer.…

‘I was diagnosed with PMDD’ – Rachel, 42 “Rachel knew something was seriously wrong with her health shortly after the birth of her second daughter. After being diagnosed with PMDD, she’s learning to manage the symptoms, and wants to raise awareness. She shares her experience: “Looking back now, I think my symptoms started a long time ago, and in my teens I was often pretty volatile around the time of my period. Later, it was always a problem during the early years of my marriage, and it was definitely exacerbated after having children. I had a range of symptoms; I would become extremely volatile around my family, with violent outbursts, screaming, raging, getting tearful – it was a nightmare. It sabotages relationships and jobs. You can’t make decisions when you’re…

What are your goto foods to benefit gut health? Bananas and yoghurt are my favourites, and I have them on my oats every morning. I also enjoy kombucha, miso, and high-fibre foods including apples, broccoli, and berries. In what ways do gut issues impact on our overall health? Our gut is the epicentre of our mental and physical health. It absorbs the energy and nutrients from the food we eat, and identifies toxins, microbes, allergens and viruses and moves them through our digestive system so they can be excreted. Without good gut health, our cells aren’t getting what they need to thrive every day, which is going to directly impact our physical and mental health. Stress is also a key factor, as this can restrict blood flow to the digestive…

Grilled salmon with garlic mushroom and lentil salad This combination of lentils, mushrooms and rocket is a hearty, robust dish that is particularly good with grilled wild salmon, which also adds extra protein, healthy fats and plenty of vitamins and minerals to your meal. » SERVES 4 200g Puy lentils 1 bay leaf 2 thyme sprigs 800ml vegetable stock (or water) 1 tbsp olive oil 200g chestnut mushrooms, cut into eighths 200g large flat or Portobello mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped 4 x 100g salmon fillets 100g rocket leaves Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper FOR THE DRESSING 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tsp runny honey 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp water…

Tartine with herbed labne and heirloom tomatoes » PREP + COOK TIME: 30 MINS + OVERNIGHT CHILLING TIME » MAKES 8 BALLS, APPROX 500g Yoplait Au Naturel yoghurt ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 sprig fresh oregano, chopped 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped pinch of lemon zest 2 cups light extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, for drizzling 2-3 ripe heirloom tomatoes, thickly sliced 1 teaspoon za’atar bread, such as sourdough or baguette, thickly sliced, toasted black pepper, to taste 1 Mix the yoghurt and salt together. Place a sieve lined with clean muslin over a large bowl and pour in the yoghurt. Twist the corners of the cloth and tie them together. Place a side plate on top of the cloth and transfer to the refrigerator…

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FOCUS ON INCREASING YOUR CARDIO FITNESS WITH REGULAR JOGS ‘I highly recommend agility style training’ I’ve joined my local netball team but I haven’t played since my early 20s and I’m concerned about how my body will hold up. How should I prepare for team sport again? A Focus on increasing your cardio fitness with regular jogs/runs as well as three sets of 10 reps of basic resistance and plyometric exercises (ones that involve jumping). You could try body weight squat jumps ( jumping in the air as you push up through the squat) and lateral jumps ( jumping from side to side with feet together) at least three times a week if possible. I highly recommend agility style training (based on quick changes of direction) to help prepare the…

According to the Japanese, you can have more than one ikigai. But what if you’re struggling to find even one thing that gives your life a sense of purpose? Lishman suggests taking a quiet few moments alone to reflect on your passions. “What do you love doing for no other reason than pure enjoyment?” she says. “Think back to what you once loved doing when you were a child, before adulting got in the way. It might be a job, hobby, volunteering, drawing or it might be writing a book. Whatever it is, you have to want to do it, it has to challenge you and it needs to have meaning specifically for you.” Other key questions to ask yourself include: ‘What am I good at?’ and ‘What does the…

» Happify This science-based app uses activities and games to help you tackle stress and day-to-day challenges. It was developed by experts who’ve studied ‘evidence based interventions’ in CBT, positive psychology and mindfulness. Free for iOS and Android. » ReachOut WorryTime Created by: ReachOut and the Centre for Clinical Interventions Based on CBT techniques, this app helps you manage your stress and anxiety by allowing you to record the worries that pop into your head and then set up ‘windows’ during the day when you can return to them so you can get on with your day. » Mindgauge Created by: researchers at the Black Dog Institute, the University of NSW and the University of Sydney Promotes mental health awareness by helping you track your mood and daily activities, including…

 Flying… Discovering an extra room in your home… Being naked in public… Losing teeth… These are just a few of our most common dreams. Some we forget while others leave us wondering what our lack of clothes or teeth is all about! Dreams help us process thoughts and feelings, says Jane Anderson, a dream analyst and therapist. “A dream is a snapshot of how you see life and your place in it on any given night, based on your conscious and unconscious experiences of the last one or two days. Usually it focuses on a question or problem,” she says. We are only aware of 10 to 15 per cent of our thoughts, feelings, memories and beliefs. Lurking below is our unconscious mind and the experiences and feelings we don’t…

Remember the last time you felt a sense of awe? Perhaps you were staring into the night sky, being moved by music, or standing on a mountain top viewing the wonders of nature. While the source of what arouses these jaw-dropping, breath-taking, heart-swelling displays of awe in each of us is different, it’s indisputably a powerful emotion which allows us to be in the presence of something vast that transcends the mundane reality of life. Though this mysterious sense of wonder and its effects have only recently begun to be scrutinised by researches, it’s quickly being characterised as the ultimate emotion, which when experienced can change the course of life in profound and permanent ways. Michelle ‘Lani’ Shiota, associate professor of psychology at Arizona State University, and one of the…

Its subtle cognitive effects suggest that awe makes us more careful in how we think through information and approach our decision-making. In a study led by Shiota, participants were encouraged to vividly remember a time they felt awe or another positive emotion. They were then asked to read a proposal which included both strong and weak arguments. Participants in most positive emotion conditions, including enthusiasm, amusement, and contentment, were easily persuaded by both the strong and the weak arguments. Participants in the awe condition, however, were only persuaded by the strong arguments. “This indicates that awe makes us more cautious and critical thinkers in the face of new information and when faced with uncertainty we deal with it through a careful and detail-oriented process,” says Shiota.…

ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20 You have powerful stars this month with the New Moon in your sign on April 16 and some exceptionally strong Mars/Saturn/Pluto action in your 10th House of Career. If ever there was a time to get really intentional about what you want to achieve professionally, this is it! April is also the ideal month for you to make a 12-month plan. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 There is a lot of love in the air for you this month as loving Venus moves through Taurus. On her travels, she connects with celestial amplifier Jupiter in your Love Zone. Suffice to say that if you’re not feeling loved up this month, you really need to do something about it! April also augurs well for…

Trends analysts in the US have found that “everything lunar” is coming into fashion in 2018. This is not all that surprising. Women have worked with the Moon for millennia. It was just during the so-called Burning Times (1300 – 1800) when the risk of being burned at the stake as a witch for doing so saw this traditional female practice dying out. But they can’t burn us anymore! If you’re one of the growing hundreds of thousands (maybe millions!) of women around the world keen to explore life when you work with the Moon, this is the month to get on board, as the New Moon takes place in the first zodiac sign of Aries. On the night of April 16, do a New Moon ceremony at home. Alone…

EVERYDAY HAPPINESS specialnicky savestheworld Getting some inspiration while the girls nap. Finding joy in the small moments TIME OUT richellehewitt What a day! Soo busy but I found the perfect article in the March issue of @goodhealthnz #zenatwork to help me out UP IN THE AIR kim_millsnz Good Health mag – every flight, uninterrupted reading BE IN TO WIN! Be in to win! ‘Gram our April issue, tag us on Instagram @goodhealthnz, and be in to win a copy of Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Fit Food.…

If you have been following the reality show Married at First Sight Australia, you’ll recognise Dr Trisha Stratford, one of the relationship experts delivering straight-talking advice when the newlyweds run into strife. As a clinical neuropsychotherapist, Trisha knows a thing or two about the way we tick, why we run into conflict, and what we all need to be happy and well. Here, we asked her a few questions of our own. Is it true couples should ‘never go to bed angry’? Anger is a corrosive emotion and if we regularly go to bed annoyed with our partner, we run the risk of alienating them over time and destroying our relationship. Anger creates more anger, so it’s preferable to sharpen up our communication skills and learn to fight fair rather…

‘IT’S ABOUT WORKING WITH ALL OF THE NATURAL, INNATE INTELLIGENCE THAT’S IN OUR BODIES’ Posture. It’s the sort of thing you might not have thought about since you were told off at school for slouching, but when it comes to health benefits, paying more attention to your alignment can have a big impact on both body and mind. And if you believe it’s just about standing up straight or balancing a book on your head, biomechanics expert Dell-Maree Day says think again. “There’s that classic line we heard from our grandmothers, ‘Sit straight, pull your shoulders back’,” she says. “But immediately when we hear the word ‘straight’, we overcorrect, and this is why a lot of people who try to improve their posture end up feeling like they are exacerbating…

I’d never had to watch what I ate but in my 40s I started to gain weight around my middle. Over a few years I also started to notice that my joints and muscles hurt for a long time after I did exercise or carried heavy shopping bags – and my hair was thinning. I wasn’t happy about it but I just thought it was a normal part of ageing. But when I mentioned it to my naturopath she said she was pretty sure it was caused by inflammation that had been increasing slowly for years. I had to change my diet – in my case gluten had to go but also sugary foods and alcohol. I didn’t really notice much difference at first but eventually the extra fat around…

Despite living in a world that’s increasingly filling with synthetic substances, our body is an expert at detoxing itself. Alongside organs like the liver, kidneys and spleen, which work to filter toxins, our cells have their own sophisticated cleaning system. Japanese cellular biologist, Dr Yoshinori Ohsumi, has studied how damaged molecules and deposits in the cells are quickly killed off and recycled by invisible ‘cleansing troops’. In the science world, it’s a phenomenon called ‘autophagy’, from the Greek ‘auto’ (self) and ‘phagein’ (eating), meaning ‘self-eating’. Ohsumi’s research not only won him the 2016 Nobel Prize in Medicine, it spurred on the debate among health experts about how many toxins are stored in the body, to what extent we can expel them, and whether there’s anything we can do to help…

Chicken and haloumi with green salad » SERVES 4 If you are eating with the family, it can be fun to place a big bowl in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves. 2 boneless chicken breast fillets Coconut cream (optional – for poaching) 10 snow peas 2 tbsp olive oil 250g haloumi, sliced into 5mm fingers 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves sliced in half 2 courgettes, julienned or spiralised 1 Lebanese cucumber, julienned 1 small handful snow pea sprouts ½ avocado, chopped 2 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 heaped tbsp coarsely chopped toasted almonds Green herb dressing 1 Poach the chicken in simmering water or coconut cream for about 12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Once it has cooled, roughly shred or chop. 2 Blanch…

It’s vegan, dairy-free and super-easy to make My homemade cashew cream cheese is vegan, dairy-free and super-easy to make. For anyone who is dairy-free and feeling like they are missing out on enjoying cheese, look no further! This creamy cheese is the perfect alternative and, to be honest, will please even the biggest of dairy cheese lovers. I love serving this nutritional and delicious spread with my seed and nut crackers. Not only do these crackers take just 10 minutes to bake, they are also packed full of goodness. Arrange them on a platter and serve with chopped vegetables and raw cashew nuts to create the perfect sharing plate for any occasion. Cashew cream cheese and seed nut crackers CASHEW CREAM CHEESE 1 cup raw cashew nuts 3…

» “I have a job working on television and have had since I was 19 years old, but a long time ago I got that it wasn’t just about working on television, it was about using television to inspire people. That’s what I do.” All-round wisdom guru Oprah Winfrey’s ikigai is to make a difference in people’s lives. » “Being a mother is probably my greatest sense of purpose, but this cause gives me another sense of purpose outside my own family.” Having witnessed domestic violence in her family as a child, Halle Berry has devoted more than 20 years of voluntary service to Jenesse Center, a US shelter for victims of domestic violence. » “Making money was always just a side product of having a good time and creating…

Wash brushes in the shower with baby shampoo 1 THOU SHALT NOT SLEEP IN YOUR MAKEUP We’ve all been there – you get home late and bed is calling your name so you skip washing your face and hit the hay. You can deal with the remnants of mascara and foundation in the morning… no harm done right? Wrong. It turns out not washing your face could be what’s standing in the way of a glowing complexion. Day-old makeup is a magnet for sweat, oil, pollution and dirt, which all naturally accumulate throughout the day. During the day, your skin is in defensive mode, doing its best to shield against aggressors, but at night it starts to repair itself, turning over skin cells and replenishing collagen levels. Makeup clogs pores, making…

Being chased: One of the most commonly reported dreams, being chased can symbolise something that you’re not addressing in your waking life. Water: This frequently represents our emotions, and the quality of the water (clear and calm vs turbulent and cloudy) can show how we’re managing our emotions. Falling: If you’re falling slowly, it could indicate the act of letting go. But falling uncontrollably from a great height can indicate feeling out of control in life. Flying: Depending on how effectively it’s done, this dream relates to how much control we feel we have in our lives and whether we are able to achieve our goals. Death: It’s often seen as negative in dreams, but it’s usually related to dramatic change for the dreamer – the end of one thing…

What’s your biggest food weakness? Sugar is my downfall: cakes chocolates, biscuits… anything. I have very little willpower so it’s something I’ve had to work at constantly. If I have them in the house, they’ll be consumed. So not buying them is my main defence. WITH YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE HOW DO YOU MANAGE STRESS? I always make sure that when I take our dog for a walk each day that I leave my phone at home, even if it’s only for half an hour. To have that time out is a big focus for me for mental health. [My fiancé and I] have this property in Country New South Wales; we go there for the entire weekend and both put our phones away. It’s lovely to have that time away…