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Springlands Pharmacy
Mole Checks The Skin Clinic Marlborough is equipped with high resolution digital mapping technology allowing early detection of melanomas and other skin cancers. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can result in a complete cure from skin cancer. The clinic provides a comprehensive range of treatment options and is now approved by Southern Cross as an affiliated provider.
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03 578 2271
131 Middle Renwick Road Springlands
Ph: 578 1665 28 Alfred Street, Blenheim www.theskinclinic.co.nz
Aqua jogging is a fun form of exercise.
Winter wellness
Say goodbye to unsightly, aching, varicose veins
By Anna Small, health promoter and registered dietitian for Cancer Society Marlborough.
Mary Tolan(RN).
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Health promotion involves encouraging people to increase awareness of, and improve, their health. It focuses on individual behaviour as well as social and environmental factors that may contribute to a person’s overall health. While there are some factors that affect our health which we have no control over, such as genetics and ageing, there are some positive lifestyle changes we can take ownership of. A healthy, balanced diet and regular physical activity are lifestyle choices we can make to help lower some of the modifiable risks of developing common cancers and chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Winter is here and with the change in season often comes a change in the way we take care of ourselves. Cold mornings and earlier sunsets means, for a lot of us, that motivation to exercise reduces and food consumption increases. Whether for comfort, warmth or boredom this creates unhealthy habits during winter. We know a balanced diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables and limited saturated fats and sugars is good for us. Remember the healthy food pyramid from school? Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals as well as fibre to keep us fuller for longer, while processed foods provide a lot of calories but offer little in the way of nutrients. Seasonal produce is often cheaper. Examples include apples, oranges, pump-
Healthy on the go snack ideas: • nuts or trail mix (approx. 15 almonds = 1 serve) • fruit • wholegrain crackers with hummus/ pesto/cheese/tomato • vege sticks with hummus • pottle of yoghurt (unsweetened) • unsalted popcorn Exercise ideas in the winter: Indoor swimming, aqua jogging, dancing, pilates, yoga – workout DVDs or YouTube videos are a great way to try these at home.
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Cancer Society Marlborough's new health promoter Anna Small.
kin, parsnip, cauliflower and carrots or frozen vegetables. Think about making your plate colourful with a variety of non-processed, non-packaged whole foods. Be aware of portion sizes. The basic plate model guideline suggests half your plate is fruit and vegetables, one quarter lean protein and one quarter carbohydrate. Regular physical activity improves heart health, bone strength and helps you maintain a healthy weight. It can also improve sleep and overall mental health. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic (cardio) physical activity, five times per week as per Ministry of Health guidelines. Make your nutrition and health a priority this winter and feel the benefits of increased energy levels, improved sleeping pattern, mood and overall wellbeing. Run up and down the stairs. Try jogging or skipping on the spot while you watch TV. Do squats or push ups during ad breaks. When was the last time you tried a new recipe? The Healthy Food Guide provides evidence based advice for healthy eating as well as free recipes for healthy, affordable eating. Take a look at http://www.healthyfood. co.nz or visit http://myfamily.kiwi/foods for more healthy meal ideas.
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