OUT ANDabout

was a great party!!!

Monday 13 February was a night to remember for all the ‘gals’ who turned up to enjoy Galentine’s Day at The Fine Lion.

We all enjoyed bubbles, cocktails, fabulous food, and heaps of laughs. It was a night to remember! And, one to repeat again very soon!

The Premier Award winner of ZAFAA22, Audrey Baldwin, presents a series of new works in her solo exhibition.

Exhibition: 11 March – 23 April

Opening event: 10 March, 7pm

▶ ashburtonmuseum.co.nz

Sharing Histories – Gifts of 2022

Explore some of the treasured objects, archives, and photographs that were generously donated to and acquired by the Ashburton Museum and Historical Society in 2022.

Exhibition: 11 Feb – 29 March

▶ ashburtonartgallery.org.nz

If you’re holding an event, perhaps a business function, a conference, a special family occasion or fundraiser of any sort, let us know so we can add to your celebration and share your special event with our readers.

Email office@spiritmagazine.co.nz

Aqua Elevate

Elevate your fitness with fun strength and cardio-based exercise suitable for all.

Tuesday 6pm & Saturday 8am

▶ eanetworkscentre.co.nz

Are you keen on reading and would like to meet others?

Come along and share your 'good reads' and choose from a great selection of titles for your next great read.

Third Thursday of every month at 1.30pm.

▶ ashburtondc.govt.nz/digital

Like our physical health, mental health is something we all have, and we need to look after it. We need to check in regularly, on ourselves, and on those around us.

Ask yourself these five questions:

1. How am I feeling today? Now pause and genuinely consider your answer?

2. What's been worrying me lately? Is it work, family, friends, money? If you take the time to identify your stressors you can work on managing them.

3. Am I providing my body with its basic needs? Sometimes, we get so busy that we forget to focus on the basics - food, exercise, and sleep. These three are critical to ensuring you stay healthy mentally and physically.

4. What am I doing to bring myself joy? Take a break, watch a funny movie, walk on the beach, visit a friend or sit outside and soak up the sun.

5. Who do I have in my corner? Having someone loving and trustworthy that you can rely on is essential to your mental health - someone who listens, doesn’t judge and gives advice when needed.

Learning about mental health means you can check yourself regularly, make changes as needed to ensure you’re OK, and check in on others too.

One of the biggest signs of stress is irritability – the little things really bugging you. If you notice a friend is behaving differently, ask the question, but really focus on the answer and ask yourself, “Do I believe it?”

If you feel mentally unwell, or someone close to you is struggling, your best starting point may be your GP, or there are a huge number of resources available online: farmstrong.co.nz mentalhealth.org.nz depression.org.nz healthnavigator.org.nz mentalwealth.nz umbrella.org.nz

You feel tired, overwhelmed, anxious, unsexy and often just plain cranky - life is not fun anymore?

Share your concerns and benefit from David’s extensive knowledge of health and wellness.

In my book, Pancake 13, is about getting less than the optimum amounts of the essential nutrients you need to be well. Please focus on the word essential – it means that your body can't make them, so you will die if you don't get them in your food or supplements. There are around 15 Vitamins, 14 minerals, 9 amino acids and two fats on this list and, of course, water. It is all about providing your body with the essentials to work properly. You may think you are what you eat, but you are only what your gut absorbs, which is why my book focuses on gut health as a crucial part of your route to wellness.

Fresh organic food will be low in toxins and high in nutrients, so it is the highperformance fuel you need to potentially have a high-performance body. You may feel Ok, but try and imagine how you would feel if you worked with your body and gave it the optimum fuel it needs and cut out the rubbish that is making it work harder.

Supplements made from food are way more effective at promoting health than the synthesised chemicals found in most supplements. Highly processed food with a long shelf life is high in damaged fats and proteins and promotes inflammation in your body.

The 'Rapid Reset' plan that I outline in my book focuses on a short period of eating a high-quality keto diet to upregulate your body's ability to burn fat. Your body then becomes able to switch easily between burning fats or carbs, which gives you a tremendous amount of flexibility over what you choose to eat.

Send your questions to david@itookcharge.nz www.itookcharge.co.nz Ph: 03 693 9845 you should consult a health professional before embarking on any dietary changes. We disclaim liability for any medical outcomes that may occur as a result of applying methods suggested.

David Musgrave is the founder and owner of the successful Waihi Bush Organic Farm brand. As a research scientist with 48 years’ experience, David has spent the last 30 years studying food, nutrition and in particular women’s health. He is still an organic farmer and is passionate about creating products that support wellness.