Healthy by Nature issue 5 Winter 2019

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Nourishing your digestive system HEALTHY GUT SUPPORT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The digestive tract is full of billions of live gut bacteria.They play a crucial role in the digestion of food as well as how well the immune system functions. Everything works together, but not always in harmony.

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All work together to help to soothe and support the healing of the lining of the digestive tract by coating it on its way down thus putting a protective and healing layer over it.

Nutra-Life Gut Health, soothes the gut lining, supporting the healing of damaged tissue and feed and nourish good gut bacteria – assisting with digestive comfort.

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These friendly gut bacteria play an important role in the digestion of food and also our immune system. Healthy gut bacteria are crucial to how well your body and mind functions.

Adding in daily good gut bacteria can help to restore health when this area of the gut is compromised or deficient in healthy levels of good gut bacteria.

Depending on what digestive signs you have would depend upon which supplements you would need to take. It may be that we need one supplement or all three supplements at a time. Nutra-Life offers something for everyone The Nutra-Life ProBiotica range sources the probiotic strains from Dupont – the Global Leader in Probiotic Science. Every batch of Nutra-Life’s ProBiotica range is DNA tested and verified to ensure potency and purity.

The Nutra-Life ProBiotica range is in glass bottles, ensuring the good bacteria are ‘live’, good bacteria, guaranteeing effectiveness.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.

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Welcome... …to the winter issue of Healthy By Nature magazine. This issue we focus on stress and anxiety, and remind ourselves and our loved ones about the importance of taking a bit of time out each day for yourself.

Maintaining your own well-being and nourishing your mind, body and soul is so crucial in today’s busy world. Amy Willoughby explains more on page 10.

We speak to Ben Warren from BePure and learn more about his own personal journey with stress and anxiety.

Real Health NZ’s Renee and Jenna share their tips on starting your own exercise regime and why just making a start can help to alleviate stress.

CHS nutritionist Nicole shares her warming chicken pho recipe on page 19, and you can even make it using homemade or bought bone broth for extra nutritional points.

We feature our first South Island Community Health store and meet the lovely team at Tasman Health & Herbs.

If you are ever in the Tasman and Nelson Bays area be sure to stop in to say hello!

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Find your local CHS store.

Renee Norman and Jenna Smith, from Real Health NZ, share their tips on starting a realistic exercise regime.

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Ben Warren shares what took him from golfer to leading nutritional expert, and how holistic health is a philosophy to live by.

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The origins and benefits of bone broth.

19. Recipe An easy chicken pho to make at home.

Well-being: One size doesn’t fit all Amy Willoughby, from Be and Bloom, enlightens us on the meaning of ‘well-being’ by looking at its three elements: mind, body and soul.

in the community 21. CHS The latest news from our stores. our experts 22. Ask Meet the caring, team at

Tasman Health & Herbs.

Healthy by Nature is published by Community Health Stores, created by WOODS Agency, printed and distributed by Webstar. Cover photography by Claire Mossong.

Thank you to: Alana Wilson and the team at Tasman Health & Herbs, Amy Willoughby from Bee & Bloom, Ben Warren and BePure, Casey Vassallo, Cassandra Woodhouse, Catherine Murray, Claire Mossong, Elly Strang, Nicole Freebairn and Renee Norman and Jenna Smith from Real Health NZ. TAPS PP4072

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Finding calm with magnesium Magnesium is well-known in its essential role of everyday health and nervous system support.

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Magnesium and our well-being A less known role of magnesium is its relationship with the immune system. Research indicates magnesium also helps with our immune response alongside supporting a healthy nervous system. Magnesium is a vital nutrient that helps in everyday wellness, settling the mind and body, supporting a normal sleep pattern, and our normal circadian rhythm and helping us drop off the stresses of the day and relax when we may need it most.

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Supporting ourselves naturally Helping to soothe and settles the day stresses, magnesium calms muscle tension and supports a quality night’s sleep. Magnesium helps us in many ways, from muscle and bone health to healthy neurotransmitter activity and relaxation support. We can feel the effect or need for magnesium daily, such as our energy production or body tension.

Autumnal change Magnesium is an ideal option to help support calm, relaxation and a restful sleep, as we settle down with shorter days and darker winter evenings ahead. Autumn is, for many of us, a chance to restore and recharge, which is vital for our well-being and to maintain wellness.

Magnesium is an all-important mineral that is needed for everyday health but staying well during winter for many is often at the top of the priority list. As the weather cools and the seasonal change suddenly arrives, with shifting temperatures and a natural surge in winter bugs, it can impact on immunity and our general health.

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Good Health Organic Magnesium Ultra contains three easy-to-absorb types of magnesium, citrate, chelate and aspartate.

All are magnesium forms that are readily utilised by the body and have superior absorption for rapid magnesium support. The addition of vitamin D3 and B6 help to further assist absorption of magnesium into the body. Organic Magnesium Ultra helps to relax muscle tension, support quality sleep and soothe away nervous tension and stress. Helping to support relaxation at the end of the day and a restful night’s sleep.

Good Health Magnesium Sleep Cream helps support quality sleep through the night. Soothing stress, promoting calmness and is rapidly absorbed into the skin. Magnesium Sleep Cream contains no parabens and uses the natural magnesium oil Zechstein® alongside chamomile and lavender oils to relax the senses and provide calm.

Suitable for use in children and adults to help bedtime routines and healthy sleep patterns.

Good Health Magnesium Cream is an ideal option to use topically.

Magnesium Cream contains a combination of organic oils including genuine Zechstein®, a natural magnesium chloride oil alongside natural ingredients such as clove flower oil, cayenne and peppermint to warm and soothe tired muscles. Magnesium cream is soothing and relaxing for stiff joints and muscles and is quickly absorbed into the skin.

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CHS store directory The nation’s best independent Natural Health stores located throughout New Zealand.

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Plum Organics Fashion Island Gravatt Road Papamoa Tel 07 574 2160

Health Essence Sylvia Park 286 Mount Wellington Highway Auckland Tel 09 573 0310 www.healthessence.co.nz

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Health for Life The Plaza Shop 113 The Plaza Palmerston North Tel 06 356 7860 www.healthforlife.co.nz

Lemon Tree Organics 107 Queen St Auckland Tel 09 303 3107 www.lemontreeorganics.co.nz

Tonic Health Centre Place Shop 58 Centre Place 501 Victoria Street Hamilton Tel 07 839 2522 www.tonichealth.co.nz

Health for Life Feilding 102 Fergusson Street Feilding Tel 06 323 8301 www.healthforlife.co.nz

Tonic Health Chartwell Shop 125 Chartwell Shopping Centre Hamilton Tel 07 854 8342 www.tonichealth.co.nz

Health for Life Coastlands Shop 27 Coastlands Shoppingtown Paraparaumu Tel 04 296 1227 www.healthforlife.co.nz

Lemon Tree Organics Westfield St Lukes Auckland Tel 09 846 4477 www.lemontreeorganics.co.nz Way of Life 66-68 Edinburgh Street Pukekohe Auckland Tel 09 238 7806

BAY OF PLENTY Bethlehem Health & Tea 229c State Highway 2 Bethlehem Tauranga Tel 07 576 9442 www.bethlehemhealth.co.nz Gate Pa Complete Health Shop Shop 13 1000 Cameron Road Tauranga Tel 07 579 6262 www.gatepacompletehealth.com

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Tonic Health The Base The Base Formation Drive Te Rapa Hamilton Tel 07 847 0340 www.tonichealth.co.nz The Herbal Dispensary 6 Wallis Street Raglan Tel 07 825 7444 www.theherbaldispensaryraglan.co.nz

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SOUTH ISLAND Tasman Health & Herbs Shop 62 Richmond Mall Richmond Tel 03 544 5769 www.tasmanhealthherbs.co.nz

For more information visit communityhealthstores.co.nz

The Health Shop Shop 18 Centre City Shopping Centre New Plymouth Tel 06 759 4342 www.thehealthshop.nz

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Wild for salmon oil It is well known that we need Omega oil for our general health and well-being.The only way to get enough omega oil, especially the highly valued Omega-3 is from our diet.

SOLGAR Wild Alaskan Full Spectrum Omega Unfortunately most of us don’t get enough or get the right balance of these oils. When we are deficient in omega oils, our skin can become dry, scaly or bumpy, we might experience joint stiffness, mood swings and brain fog.

Some people opt for plant based Omega-3 sources such as flax or chia seeds. Without realizing these choices are poorly converted in the body with less than 5% Omega-3 becoming bioavailable.

One type of fish oil outshines the rest with a higher level of DHA; it is wild salmon oil.

Fish oil contains two types of omega-3 fatty acids: EPA and DHA. Ordinary fish oils contain a 3:2 ratio of EPA: DHA, but wild salmon oil has both EPA and DHA and it is higher in DHA. Wild salmon oil has a different essential fatty acid profile to ordinary fish oil – it contains the full spectrum of essential fatty acids. These other omega fats – 5 through to 9, perform a variety of functions and help to contribute to our overall healthy balance of essential fatty acids. They also help contribute to supporting heart health, balanced blood sugar, healthy skin, healthy cell structure and growth, restful sleep, and a healthy immune system.

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In addition wild salmon oil has a natural source of vitamin D and antioxidant astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is powerful carotenoid pigment that can help fight free radicals, supporting skin, eye and brain health.

Vitamin D helps support a healthy immune system, mood balance and calcium absorption.

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Wild salmon are free to swim the cold, pristine clean waters of Alaska and choose a natural diet, which is almost exclusively based on astaxanthin-rich plankton. Thus giving a better nutritional profile to the omega oil and has become more highly prized than farmed salmon oil.

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stress-busting exercise journey Personal Trainers and Health Coaches Renee Norman and Jenna Smith from Real Health NZ share their advice on starting up a realistic exercise regime.

Congratulations. If you’re reading this, then chances are you’re motivated to get that beautiful body of yours moving and to feel less stressed.

In today’s demanding world, stress is the norm, and more people are living in the ‘stressed zone’.

We all know it affects everything in our lives, from our energy to our sleep, and we don’t give the best of ourselves to our family, friends or work. The good news is that starting any form of exercise regime is a massive stress buster. The better news is it doesn't have to require long runs or hours at the gym to reap the benefits.

Whether you’re just starting (never exercised before) or starting again (we’ve all been there) here are our top three tips to kick-start your new exercise regime.

TIP #1: Ditch the all or nothing attitude Exercise doesn’t need to be time consuming or complicated, nor does it require the latest gear or an expensive gym membership. There are just as many benefits in hitting the pavement, the local park or even your living room.

Time and time again we set ourselves up for failure by jumping into challenging programmes. We’re all busy with fivepage to-do lists, so set realistic goals to begin with and embrace the ‘something is better than nothing’ approach.

Commit to a few walks a week and take up incidental exercise, like opting for the stairs over the lift. The more you’re able to experience success, the more momentum you’ll gain. Then slowly move the benchmark out.

TIP #2: Get your mindset right If you’re keen to build exercise into your life, one of the first things you need to do is get your head in the game. It’s essential to develop a positive mindset around exercise because it’s easy to put in the too-hard basket, especially in the early days.

Rather than thinking about exercise as a chore, focus on the satisfaction you’ll feel at the end of each walk or workout.

Remember that everyone has to start somewhere and don’t be discouraged if you feel sore, have a rest, or go at a slow pace. As long as you are moving, you are doing great.

TIP #3: Know your ‘why’ Starting an exercise regime is easy.

Sticking to it is a different ball game.

That's why we believe your ‘why’ is the key to long-term success. When we have a ‘why’, it’s much easier to stay motivated and committed to exercise. Your ‘why’ will keep you coming back.

It might be that you want to have more energy, lose weight, reduce stress, or be a better role model for your family.

Write it down somewhere and read it when self-doubt or excuses surface.

Remember, there is no wrong ‘why’.

It just needs to have meaning.

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Well-being:

one size doesn’t fit all

Amy Willoughby — life coach, writer and creative at Be and Bloom, enlightens us on the meaning of ‘well-being’ by looking at its three elements of mind, body and soul. By understanding well-being in these areas, we can learn to nurture our needs.

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Living in such a time of distraction, noise, and rush, we’re frequently juggling so many balls. Often one of the first balls to be dropped is our personal well-being.

When we neglect to consciously tend to our own well-being and forget to take time to feel grounded, contented, and taken care of, we’re open to overwhelm, stress, and anxiety creeping into our lives.

Our mind Allowing ourselves time to download the overwhelm, to remove the brain fog, and to create clarity helps to relieve the pressure on our minds. Whether it’s through a conversation with a trusted loved one or a trained professional, or writing down thoughts in a journal, the act of ‘downloading’ reduces noise and encourages calm.

Some ideas to nurture your needs and tend to your own personal well-being are: Play Explore those things that bring you happiness, whether it’s making music, creativity through craft, art, painting, writing, learning something new or perhaps discovering new places. Take the time to pursue those things you love, that spark joy, and light you up.

When looking after your well-being, one size does not fit all, so go on your own journey and discover what it means to you.

Mindfulness has become a popular practice because it offers us space to connect with our breath, calm down our parasympathetic nerves, and signal to our body that there’s no need to be in a state of stress, which produces cortisol and adrenaline that may lead to shallow breathing.

Mindfulness means allowing ourselves the time to be still, observe our thoughts, and welcome calmness and clarity.

Our body Physical well-being is as much about movement as it is about fuelling ourselves with nutritious, wholesome foods. Do what works for you, and find an exercise that makes you feel good: whether it’s yoga, running, swimming, dance or another activity. Set realistic targets and create habits and routines that fit in with your lifestyle.

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Our soul Soul is a very personal component of well-being, and it’s often about allowing ourselves to feel connected at a deeper level. Creativity, play, and doing things we really love moves us into a ‘flow’ state. It’s that sweet spot, where we’re so engrossed in an activity that time flies by. Tend to your soul’s desires, whatever that means to you, and listen to those calls to connect with the things you love.

Well-being is an all-encompassing subject but aligning with our unique needs and desires as an individual is a great place to start. The ingredients differ for each of us, but the common goal is creating a sense of calm, contentment and connection to our being. It’s about filling our cups for ourselves.

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Ground yourself in nature; slip off your shoes, feel the earth beneath your feet, and spend some time being present and mindfully observing your surroundings. Research shows green spaces provide multiple health benefits, including boosting our immune systems, reducing stress levels, improving our mental health, lowering blood pressure and helping to increase our productivity.

Set a timer for ten minutes, download your thoughts and let your subconscious speak through writing. Putting pen to paper can be cathartic, and it offers an opportunity to improve your mood by releasing, processing and regulating your emotions.

Writing helps us gain clarity and clear brain clutter.

Meditate Move Find what works for you — pop on a favourite song and dance, explore a favourite outdoors spot, walk, find a yoga workout via YouTube, join a local fitness group, or meet up with a friend to exercise with and offer support with personal health goals.

Make time to be still, connect back with your breath, and simply be.

There are multiple apps that can assist with making meditation a regular practice, including Calm and Insight Timer. Meditation can enhance our self-awareness, reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality and increase focus and positivity.

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Ben Warren shares what took him from golfer to leading nutritional expert, and how holistic health is a philosophy to live by.

North Londoner Ben Warren's knack for sport was evident from a young age.

First, it was football, and then it was a talent for golf. He progressed in the latter and was awarded a scholarship to the University of South Carolina to play, and study experimental psychology.

Going pro was on the cards, but a back injury rerouted his path to coach.

After moving to New Zealand with his Kiwi wife, Ben headed to a course on golf biomechanics as his injury persisted. It was there a lady commented that Ben had a twist in his pelvis, scoliosis in the spine, and his traverse abdominals weren’t firing. Already working with top physios, it wasn’t new information to him, but it struck a chord that she could tell all this from his posture.

“She then said that she thought it looked like it was driven by a food intolerance, and she thought it was dairy,” Ben says. “I was intrigued but still wanted to confirm with a test. Sure enough, I took the IgG and IgA Elisa test, which looks at

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the immune response to 96 foods, and it showed I had a severe immune reaction to dairy.”

“Then began the journey of creating a comprehensive multivitamin specifically designed for New Zealanders.”

After ditching the dairy, the asthma he’d been suffering from since he was six years old began to clear up. “It turned off the desire to hit golf balls and turned on the desire to understand the human body, to help people understand the impact of diet and lifestyle on human health.”

If there’s one thing Ben wants you to walk away knowing, it’s that everyone should be taking a high-quality multivitamin like BePure One, along with a fish oil like BePure Three. “It’s virtually impossible to get even the minimum nutrient requirement we need from our diet. This is simply because the nutrients aren’t in food anymore,” Ben says. “To get everything we need from our diet it would include brazil nuts, beef liver and sardines every day, on top of an incredible dietary regime.”

“This chance encounter changed the direction of my life.”

Fuelled by the need to access nutrients missing from the New Zealand soil, Ben used his clinical knowledge and experience to design BePure, launching the first product in 2010 after years of research. “I was recommending eight different products just to cover people’s base nutrient requirements,” Ben says.

When it comes to health, Ben’s philosophy is holistic. “It includes our mind, body, emotions, spirituality, diet and lifestyle,” he says. “When you get the right mix of all these pieces of the puzzle, the body naturally wants to express the best health.”

“The BePure essentials are part of my life.

It’s not a job but an extension of who I am.”

Living in Hawke's Bay, he leads by example too. “I live on a 15-acre organic, permaculture farm where we grow 80 percent of the food we eat,” Ben says. “I’m conscious of what food I put in my body, use good quality products, prioritise sleep, and manage my stress.”

Two of the biggest challenges facing society today are mental health and stress. Ben says it’s a reflection of a multitude of factors, like lack of sleep, a sedentary lifestyle, and circadian disruption. But food has a significant role to play too.

“Most of the middle aisles of the supermarket aren’t food,” he says.

“Food has significantly changed through farming techniques and hybridisation.

We weren’t eating that 100 years ago.

I believe that eating wholefoods that are right for you and as fresh as possible will give people their best expression of health.”

As reported by the New Zealand Health Survey, the percentage of adults with mental health issues has increased by between 150 and 200 percent since 2006.

With the number of New Zealanders

suffering from depression, anxiety, mood and bipolar disorders only growing, Ben says, “what we are doing is not working.”

His advice to those facing stress or any mental health issues is to take stock of what’s amiss in your life and take control of what you can. That’s your sleep, diet and nutrient levels, along with mindfulness practices like meditation and diaphragmatic breathing to control your autonomic nervous system (a branch of the nervous system controlled automatically or unconsciously).

The online BePure Health Appraisal Questionnaire online can also act as a great starting point in highlighting any systems that need support.

Most of us know the effect our diet and lifestyle have on our overall health and well-being. We especially feel it with a bad sleep, a few drinks, takeout food and a general lack of exercise. “Use this knowledge and information to prioritise putting the necessary habits in place to function optimally,” he says. “Take responsibility for your own health and reap the benefits.”

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Kids’ wellness covered, all winter

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Runny noses, heavy heads and sticky phlegm that just won’t move – nothing tires kids out more than succumbing to a winter bug.

Harker Herbals have a full range of natural herbal syrups to support little immune systems and help kids recover. Choose a “must-have” syrup like Chest Soothe Night or Ear Nose & Throat, or try one of their new, fruity flavoured syrups.

New Children’s Vira Guard Will that sneeze at school or kindy send the kids to bed for a week?

To support kids’ immunity to combat winter bugs, Harker Herbals have just added Children’s Vira Guard to their range.

This syrup has a double action: it supports the immune system to guard against common winter bugs, as well as supporting recovery when those bugs strike. The high strength Elderberry extract in Vira Guard is the first line of defence. Or take a “get well” dose at the first sign of sneezing and runny noses – let the Elderberry, Echinacea and Olive leaf do their work! This berry flavoured syrup is suitable for little ones aged 0-12 years.

Children’s Deep Lung Support Now a yummy minty flavoured syrup for kids. If congestion lingers in the chest, Deep Lung Support is great to thin the mucus, help relax the chest and open the airways. Perfect to have on hand to support healthy breathing for little ones soldiering on with stubborn lung congestion. Suitable for ages 1-12 years.

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Beat winter blues naturally with fish oil, herbs and adaptogens Every year when the weather starts to become colder we find ourselves sapped of energy, irritable, finding it difficult to concentrate and generally feeling a bit under the weather. It’s still not certain what causes the winter blues but it’s a real condition that had been linked to a lack of sunlight, colder weather, and less physical exercises all combining to create a detrimental effect on our body’s chemistry.

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Natural supplements are from whole food sources whereas synthetic supplements are made artificially in a factory process. It’s unclear how well synthetic supplements are absorbed in the body but research shows the human body will use nutrients best when it is in a whole food form.

BIOTRACE Biotrace Cogni Complex, Bio Adapt, Fish Oil Omega-3 Plus There are lots of ways we can lift our spirits in the colder months and beat the winter blues. One of the best ways is through exercising and getting lots of sunlight while the sun is still out. Winter comfort foods such as pizzas and pies provide short term relief but we often feel more sluggish later. Instead, we should eat more complex carbohydrates such as spinach, courgettes, broccoli and lentils.

However, with our daily schedules keeping us busy and the sun setting by the time we get home, it’s hard to keep up an exercise regime and eat healthy all the time. For when we can’t, that’s where supplementation comes in and can help, especially natural supplements from food sources.

Fish oil is vital to supporting our brain health and our mood since healthy brain and nerve cells depends on omega-3 fatty acids. Many of us don’t consume the recommended amount of seafood in our diet that are essential to our health due to various reasons such as not liking the fishy taste. Biotrace Fish Oil Omega-3 Plus has a fresh lemon taste with a low fish odour and is one of the best sources of uncontaminated fish oils rich in omega-3 available today. Biotrace Fish Oil is CO2 filtered and sourced sustainably from Icelandic herring rather than deep sea fish contaminated with heavy metals.

BioTrace Cogni Complex is a powerful blend of herbs for brain health that includes bacopa to support mental clarity and energy levels, ginkgo to support brain function, and other herbs such as rosemary with powerful antioxidant properties. During winter, our mood can get bogged down by bad weather but also by stress and these factors that affect our brain health. Antioxidants can help with supporting not only brain health but also mental clarity and alertness.

It’s hard to be in a good mood when our energy levels are low or when we’re sick and that’s where adaptogens can help. Adaptogens have been used for centuries and helps support the body with stress by maintaining hormone levels, enhancing immune systems, and boosting energy levels. BioTrace Adapt is a potent herbal blend containing four adaptogenic herbs including ashwagandha for the brain and nervous system, Siberian ginseng for stress and immunity, astragalus root for brain health and immunity, and Schisandra berry to support the heart, liver, kidney and brain.

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Using New Zealand grown, organic herbs on our children: the benefits Written by Phil Rasmussen M.P.S., M.Pharm., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK), F.N.Z.A.M.H, Founder and Technical Director at Kiwiherb, and an experienced medical herbalist and pharmacist.

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Ideally if the locally-grown herbs can be grown under certified organic growing conditions, then all the better! Global demands for organic food are increasing exponentially as more people realise the detrimental effects that use of synthetic pesticides and herbicides can have on the environment and their own health. We should therefore also have a preference for using organically grown, rather than conventionally grown therapeutic herbs.

Organic herbs for healthy children

Why choose New Zealand grown?

New Zealand plants are unique, and amongst the best in the world!

We have many distinctive native plants, but numerous other common plant species seem to have special properties when grown here.

This is due to our relatively rich soils, our diverse geography and many different microclimates, and possibly the ozone layer hole above us.

Therapeutic plants are a growing area of interest, and research suggests that New Zealand can grow some of the best quality herbs in the world. Herbs such as arnica, echinacea, ginseng, ginkgo, green tea, blackcurrant and valerian, have all been found to produce higher levels of active phytochemicals than their overseas-grown counterparts.

While the local herb-growing industry is still in its infancy, and costs are higher than for herbs grown in low labour cost countries, there are numerous advantages in supporting our local growers.

Supporting our children’s immunity is a key strategy of herbal practice during the winter months. One of the best researched herbs in this regard, is the root of Echinacea. Echinacea helps to support natural immunity, and can be used either as a preventative taken once a day, or to help shorten the duration of ills and chills should they take hold.

When children or infants are all stuffed up and not able to breathe through their nose, herbs such as elderflower and ribwort work to support clear airways and help ease congestion. These can help soothe delicate mucous membranes, in a gentle and natural way.

For tight chests, herbs such as hyssop, elecampane, marshmallow and mullein can work wonders, particularly when these are combined with our own local Mānuka honey. Honey is one of the most evidence-based treatments for children’s ills and chills, according to a recent scientific (Cochrane) review which found it to be as effective as many other treatments for soothing children’s chests at night.

(Oduwole, 2014).

1 Oduwole O, Meremikwu MM, Oyo-Ita A, Udoh EE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014 Dec 23;(12):CD007094.

Always read the label and use as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.

Taps pp3984. Phytomed Auckland.

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Back to basics: bone broth Bone broths are an ancient tradition that have come back into style due to being a natural, simple recipe that helps alleviate a range of ailments. So, what’s the best way to introduce a broth into your diet?

Bone broths are made from slow simmering animal bones (like chicken, beef or fish) and the tissue surrounding them for 10 or more hours with various herbs, vegetables, and spices.

They have been around since the beginning of time, as our huntergatherer ancestors created the recipe in their quest to not let any part of an animal they’d killed go to waste. Hooves, knuckles, bones and tendons were all put in to boil.

In traditional Chinese medicine, bone broth has a history of being used as a blood builder, digestive tonic and kidney strengthener, due to the rich minerals, collagen, antiinflammatory amino acids and healing compounds found in the animal bones and connective tissue.

Bone broths may also be the original anti-aging potion. Alongside many health benefits, the liquid has been touted as the best natural source of collagen, the protein which makes skin smoother and softer and helps combat aging.

Other health benefits attributed to bone broths are that they can help sooth inflamed digestive tracts, strengthen the gut lining and curb leaky gut problems, improve joint health, boost immunity and improve sleep quality.

While the recipe is thousands of years old, bone broths are back in style. People want to go back to basics and make their own food from scratch, as well as understand all the ingredients in their food. Bone broth popularity has risen to the point where shops serving takeaway cups of broth called Brodo have opened in New York.

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There’s also now a variety of ways in which bone broth can be created.

Traditionalists can still buy the bones and boil them up in a crockpot themselves, but for those who want a shortcut, there’s the option of buying ready-made bone broth products, packaged in liquid, powder or cube form.

This means the broth can be served in a range of ways, from being frozen into portions to reheat and stir into meals, or stirred into a cup of boiling water as a wintery, immunity-boosting drink.

For those brave enough, the powdered form can also be used in smoothies.

Come and have a chat to us in store to find out about our bone broth products.

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Each 32g serve contains a smooth-tasting blend of naturally-grown plant proteins formulated to boost your health and performance. It’s GMO-free, gluten free, antioxidant-rich, and packed full of naturally-occurring essential nutrients, including manganese, potassium, magnesium, folate, copper, zinc and B vitamins – not to mention a healthy dose of high-quality protein.

If you don’t want dairy, but you do want results, then this is the protein you’ve been looking for. Try Limitless Empower Natural Plant Protein Blend and enjoy the rich taste, smooth texture, and unbeatable mix of protein and essential nutrients.

NUTRITION INFORMATION Servings per package: 31 Serving size: 1 rounded scoop (32g)

Energy Protein Fat, total - saturated Carbohydrate - sugars Sodium

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1472kJ 352 Cal 78g 5g 1g 5g 0g 857mg

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MAKE AT HOME

Nicole Freebairn, CHS Qualified Nutritionist, shares this delicious warming soup recipe you can make at home.

Easy chicken pho Serves 2

INGREDIENTS 2-3 cloves of garlic Thumb of ginger Juice of 1/2 lime, other half to serve 1 tbsp sesame oil 4 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari) 300g chicken thighs, skinless and boneless 2 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup water 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons 2 bok choy, cut into leaves and rinsed 1/2 red chilli, to serve 1 spring onion, to serve 2 eggs 2 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional) 100g rice noodles

NUTRITION TIP Instead of chicken stock for added nutrition you can replace this with a home-made or bought bone broth. See page 17 to find out more about bone broth and its healing properties.

Method: Combine the following ingredients in a large bowl: crushed garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce.

Slice chicken thighs into 3cm chunks and marinate in this sauce while you prepare the stock.

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the stock. Bring to a light boil and then add the marinated chicken - it should sizzle when you add it. Poach for about 15-20 minutes.

Add the carrot ribbons and bok choy leaves into the pot and poach for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

While the chicken is poaching, add rice noodles to a large bowl and cover with boiling water. The noodles should cook in a few minutes. Add water and a generous pour of white vinegar to a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat slightly.

Crack eggs into the simmering water and poach for about 5 minutes.

Remove from water and coat in sesame seeds (if using).

Serve each bowl of pho with a soft poached egg, rice noodles, sliced chilli and spring onions. Enjoy!

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community The latest news from CHS Stores.

1. Community Health Stores are thrilled to be backing the 2019 Brave Thinkers Programme. As part of New Zealand Business Week we mentor eight students to help them become Brave Business leaders. The students start with a commercial idea, form a virtual company, and make decisions about marketing, personnel and production, in order to develop and grow a successful business. The week has a strong emphasis on personal development — confidence, leadership, team work — and helps the students develop new skills and learn about business from people who are out there doing it.

Find out more at www.thebravethinkers.com.

2. CHS Tonic Health Stores donned their gumboots in April to support Mike King’s “I Am Hope Gumboot Friday”. Thanks to all of the customers who showed their support, either by wearing gumboots themselves or donating to this special cause. Tonic Health’s Derek Hill said “We are pleased to be making a contribution to a well-needed service for the youth affected in our local communities.” Show your support through www.iamhope.org.nz.

3. CHS Tonic Health stores are proud to be a sponsor of the Police Managers’ Guild Trust. The Trust produces and distributes an annual journal to local communities, and their focus is to help educate people on topics including: Drug and Alcohol awareness; Family Violence; Safer Communities; Better Parenting; Crime Prevention and Child Safety. PMGT says, “Thank you. Your support goes a long way in getting crime prevention education out to the community — keep up the awesome work!”

You can read more about the trust or read the latest journal at www.pmgt.org.nz.

4. CHS store Tonic Health are proud to be backing this year’s Special Children’s Christmas parties. This special event treats children in need to a day of celebrity stage shows, fun rides, interactive games, plenty of yummy food and face painting. Find out how you can get involved go at www.sccpnz.co.nz.

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Meet the team at Tasman Health & Herbs in Richmond.

Tasman Health & Herbs, headed up by Alana Wilson is situated in the beautiful Tasman area.

How long have you been in business?

Since October 2014, and we’ve been part of the Community Health Stores group since its inception in April 2016.

What is the best thing about being part of the CHS Group?

(What benefits do you get as a business owner, and how does this help your customers?)

Group sharing of knowledge; its not just my staff and myself but accessibility to all of the other health stores' knowledge, which we can then share with our customers.

Tell us about your location. What do you love about being based in Richmond?

Tasman, and in particular the Nelson Bays, is such a beautiful area of New Zealand. We are lucky to be close to beaches, rolling hills, mountain biking trails and much more…still with all the benefits of a small city.

What is the best thing about your job? What gets you up in the morning?

Being able to help people in a tangible way. Our regular customers are a group of diverse interesting people. It is a privilege to know them and to help make a difference.

Tell us about your team. Why are they so special to you?

Gail and Jacqui both have that innate desire to help others.

They both have years of experience in a heath store environment, having completed training in diverse disciplines are very knowledgeable. They both always go the extra mile to make help our customers get what they need.

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Why do customers keep coming back to your store?

I am quite sure that our friendly staff and service is the number one reason. Other than that, the staff knowledge and variety of stock: everything from superfoods to homeopathic remedies. Plus the great service offered in store with our herbal dispensary run by our registered Medical Herbalist and Clinical Nutritionist, Krista Eaton.

How does your store support your local community?

We sponsor lots of local activities. We support local schools and help disadvantaged children to attend special events.

We also sponsor the Tasman Mako's Rugby Union team – Go the Makos!

"Gail and Jacqui both have that innate desire to help others. " Stress and anxiety play a big part in today’s society. What tips or advice can you offer our readers to help combat stress?

Listen to your body, eat nourishing food and get enough sleep.

Make sure you take some time for yourself to recharge each day.

Say no sometimes; we don't have to be available to everyone all the time.

Are there any particular supplements or products you would recommend?

Everyone is an individual, so with that in mind we stock a variety of quality supplements, functional and organic foods, organic essential oils and herbal and other remedies, plus natural body care and beauty products. This way we can assist our customers choose the best products to help them in their health journey.

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