Health Check Magazine Issue 1 Summer 2017

Issue 1 - January - March 2017

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Our Charity Partnership with Make-A Wish® Australia.

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WELCOME 2

Dear Readers, I am so thrilled to be sharing with you our very first issue of our new magazine, Health Check!

Blooms The Chemist is committed to bringing the very latest in all things health, beauty and wellbeing! Our Health Check magazine will be coming to you quarterly and will be available for you to pick up at your local Blooms The Chemist!

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This magazine is created with you in mind and we would love to hear your opinions, suggestions and ideas. So please get in touch by emailing editor@ blooms.net.au. We would love to hear from you!

Happy Reading!

Leigh Segboer Marketing Manager, Blooms The Chemist

You inspire us!

We love to see how you’re enjoying your healthy life and products from Blooms The Chemist!

Tag us in your pictures @ bloomsthechemist and #bloomsthechemist.

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Rachael Stewart

Phil Smith

Gerard Menses

Tessa Barrat

Make-A-Wish® Australia

Make-A-Wish® Australia

Blooms The Chemist

Make-A-Wish® Australia

Make-A-Wish® Australia

MAKING WISHES COME TRUE We are very pleased to announce the beginning of our charity partnership as a major partner of Make-A-Wish® Australia.

thing to be a part of. It’s the perfect extension of our brand and really is what the Blooms The Chemist brand is all about.”

The Make-A-Wish® Australia charity makes the cherished wishes of children and teenagers battling life threatening medical conditions come true, giving them hope for the future along with the strength to face the challenges of their illness and joy from their incredible wish experiences.

We wish you a very Happy New Year.

Love from all the Team at Blooms.

Our CEO, Phil Smith met with the CEO of Make-A-Wish® Australia, Gerard Menses to bring the partnership to life.

Phil said “I am thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful charity like Make-A-Wish® Australia. To be able to support children and their families is truly an amazing

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JOINT HEALTH Medical professionals differentiate between chronic joint pain due to wear or attrition and, acute pain due to injury. Whatever the source, managing joint pain properly facilitates recovery, prevents additional health complications and improves the overall quality of life.

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Body joints that can experience pain are ankle, knee, elbow, wrist, thumb – also spine or back pain.

Causes of joint pain can be either muscular/ tendons/ligament, nerve or bone/meniscus/cartilage related.

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Muscular, tendons, ligament or nerve injuries can be from an acute injury such as a tear, twist or sprain or may be chronic pain from inflammation or an overuse syndrome.

Bone, meniscus or cartilage related injuries may be from an acute injury such as a fracture or chronic such as arthritis where the bone/cartilage deteriorates and doesn’t move easily anymore.

Rest

Compression

Ice

Elevate

Reduces further damage.

Avoid as much movement as possible to limit further injury. Don’t put any weight on the injured part of the body.

20 minutes on 20 minutes off for 24-48 hours – do not put ice/ice pack directly on skin and, have a towel in between.

Use a compression bandage, ensure it is not done too tightly. Check circulation, this will assist in the reduction of the swelling.

keep injured joint elevated to assist reduction of swelling

Refer

Refer to a Health Care Professional for assessment and treatment.

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DID YOU KNOW UP TO

50% OF SPORTS INJURIES ARE PREVENTABLE?

Thermoskin Adjustable Knee Support

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Futuro Reversible Wrist Brace

“Caroline Finch, leading sports epidemiologist”

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Bodichek Hot/Cold Wheat Packs

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1- Voltaren Emulgel 150g 2- Fisiocrem 60g 3- Painaway Sports Spray 100ml 4- Painaway Cream 70g

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PHARMACIST

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Pharmacist Paul Sharman Coogee

How long have you been a pharmacist for Blooms The Chemist?

Pharmacist Partner since 2nd October 1998.

Coogee was the 10th Blooms store in the group.

What do you love most about your local area?

Coogee has a village atmosphere, tight knit community with a relaxed approach to living… and proximity to the beach.

We are a major sponsor of Coogee Surf Life Saving Club!

What do you do outside of work for fun?

What’s work? If work is fun, then it never becomes dull… but when I’m at home aside from time with my family, fun is playing guitar or listening to music, cultivating the vegetable garden, reading a good book or watching Liverpool play #YNWA

where the rewards lie. Not everyone has an opportunity in life to contribute like that. I feel blessed that I can.

How do you like your coffee?

(In a cup) Double Shot Piccolo.

What is the last book you read?

The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter Frankopan.

Favourite place to travel to?

Am not widely travelled, but New York seems to have so much humanity to explore aside from the obvious in a city that never sleeps.

What does a typical day look like for you?

Aside from an early morning trip to the gym to keep my body and mind fit and healthy, there is no such thing as a typical day in pharmacy: and that is part of the attraction!

What do you enjoy most about being a Pharmacist?

No two days are the same. If you can make someone feel better about themselves, especially if they are unwell then that’s

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HEALTH CHECK CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE “Andrew Biady, Blooms The Chemist Pharmacist answers a few top questions.”

Do you know somebody who has suffered a heart attack or stroke?

Do you know cardiovascular disease kills an Australian every 12 minutes? While it’s not always fatal, watching a loved one recover from stroke or a heart attack can be extraordinarily tough.

The good news is, it’s largely preventable.

Blooms the Chemist is dedicated to identifying risk factors early so you can prevent it happening.

I’m told I need to watch my blood pressure...

Why? Blood pressure isn’t necessarily a bad thing!

We need blood pressure to move blood around the body – but if the pressure

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7 is too high or low it can cause problems. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease, and heart failure.

The ‘ideal’ pressure is 120/80 mmHg. Do you know your current pressure? Ask your pharmacist to check in-store today – it might save your life!

And what’s this I hear about cholesterol?

A high cholesterol level in your blood is one of the other major risk factors for stroke and heart attack.

How offen should I have my cholesterol checked?

The tricky part is, there are no symptoms of a high cholesterol level.

Sometimes, it can even be inherited from your parents. If too much cholesterol builds up in your blood, plaques can form inside your arteries, blocking blood flow to your brain or heart.

At Blooms the Chemist we can provide a quick and easy blood test on the spot to help identify whether this might be a concern for you. It may prevent you having a stroke!

What is a stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is cut off, and can lead to permanent brain damage.

At Blooms the Chemist, our pharmacists know the importance of warning signs such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but we go one step further -ask your pharmacist for a stroke risk assessment and we will take care of the rest.

Source: https://www.heartfoundation.org. au/about-us/what-we-do/heart-disease-inaustralia

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TRYING TO GET IN SHAPE IN THE NEW YEAR? 3 reasons why your weight can benefit from whey protein. If you’re trying to lose weight, including some pure, grass-fed whey protein with your meals is a smart move.

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Just as vitamins and minerals are essential to maintaining a healthy body and mind, so too are amino acids, the building blocks of protein. When it comes to benefits for health, whey protein is superior when compared to other protein sources, due to the impressive blend of amino acids it provides.

The human body has the ability to create certain amino acids, while others are considered “essential”.

Essential amino acids are those that must be consumed through the diet due to our inability to manufacture them. What makes whey protein so beneficial is its high levels of these essential amino acids that are fundamental to numerous aspects of health.

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Here are 3 great reasons why whey protein is a useful addition to the diet: 1. Building and maintaining lean muscle mass Whey protein is rich in the branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are essential to building muscle. Whether fat loss, muscle maintenance, better recovery or muscle gains are your aim, whey protein is the perfect, easily absorbed form of protein for ensuring your body has what it needs to re-build healthy, strong muscles.

IsoWhey Ivory Coast Chocolate 672g

2. Weight loss and maintenance By supporting a higher percentage of lean muscle mass, whey protein can help to boost metabolism.

This, in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise, may benefit weight loss.

3. It assists general wellbeing The recognised benefits of the amino acids found in whey protein should by no means be limited to muscle health. Amino acids are key building blocks for a magnitude of chemicals essential to the healthy functioning of our bodies.

Speak to your healthcare practitioner for more information about a healthy diet and supplementation.

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Gearing up for a new school year is always a hectic time, with germs and sunburn being just some of the problems facing youngsters in the playground.

Sick days can’t always be avoided however, you can help protect your child’s health and wellbeing when school goes back.

These are just some great school essentials to pop in their school bag and into the medicine cabinet ready to face the terms ahead.

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Nature’s Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies Multi 60S & Nature’s Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies Omega 60S

Blistex Happy Lips Mango 3.7g

Cancer Council Kids Pump SPF50+ 500ml

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Ego Moov Head Lice Solution 200ml

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ORGANIC ALKALISING SORBET

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Win a Hamper Serves 4 • 2 ½ cups of Organic frozen pineapple • 2 tspn Coconut Sugar • 4 tspn Bioglan Organic Greens • 4 egg whites • 6 cups of ice

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Directions • Combine all ingredients & blend or process thoroughly.

Blend until smooth.

• Serve immediately

of Bioglan products

Tell us in 25 words or less why you love coming in to your local Blooms to purchase your Bioglan products?

Email your answer to editor@blooms.net.au by 30th March 2017. Winner will be contacted by email and phone

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Challenge Yourself The Colour Run

FITBITS...

Valentines Day

Put your running shoes on in February if you’re in Sydney! The colour run is back for a night time special on the 18th of February in the Royal Botanic Gardens at 8pm! Get ready to get colourful! Register at thecolourrun.com.au

February is the month of love with Valentines Day falling on Tuesday 14th! Pop into your local Blooms The Chemist for the perfect gift of fragrance to spoil the one you love. #lovefact Research shows that things like circulation, tooth decay, skin and headaches are all improved by the act of kissing.

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KIWI CRAZY

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

TAKE A NAP Get more sleep - You probably already know that a good night’s sleep can do wonders for your mood and appearance. But sleep is more beneficial to your health than you might realise. A lack of sleep has been linked to a greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

So take a nap—and don’t feel guilty about it!

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Kiwi Fruit is in season and it’s our pick of the fruit pack for school lunch boxes and to throw in for a work snack! One kiwi contains only 42 calories, 0.4 grams of fat and, its jam packed with vitamin C!

Just one kiwifruit can provide you with your daily dose of vitamin C, while those tiny black seeds make it a rich source of fibre plus, its full of antioxidants! What a fruit!

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