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Last Word
Favourite dish for a lazy Sunday brunch? Coconut yoghurt, walnuts, frozen berries, banana and a touch of maple syrup, and then coffee with oat milk. What’s been your most memorable moment on stage? Playing Mr Tumnus in Nelson Youth Theatre’s prod
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min readAstronomy & Space Sciences
Change Is Coming...
Every year has a sort of astrological “signature” – a central theme or story. This year, one of the signatures is a series of rolling Jupiter/Pluto alignments – one of which takes place this month. Jupiter is the planet of plenty, Pluto is the plan
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ3 min read
Yasmin Boland Reveals What Your Stars Have In Store For You This Month
If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s time for you to make your mark in the world professionally, wait no more – the epic Jupiter/ Pluto alignment in your Career Zone this month is your sign! We just had a healing New Moon in Aries – now here c
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Green Thumbs
Whether you’re growing salad greens or pruning trees and hedges, gardening can mentally and physically help with... » Symptoms of anxiety » and depression » Heart and bone health Muscle strength, » mobility and fitness » Vitamin D » Nutrition Memory
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Prepare to FLOURISH
Regular movement, nourishment, social connection, restoration and a sense of purpose are all essential pillars for overall health and happiness, yet finding time to squeeze each of them into your busy life can feel like an impossibility. If only ther
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A Guide To Do Yoga Nidra At Home
1 Find a quiet space to practise where you won’t be disturbed. Make sure your phone is on silent. If you live with people, let them know you’re about to practise so you’re not interrupted. 2 Wear comfortable clothing and nothing that restricts your
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Go With The FLOW
Yoga nidra is a meditative practice for deep relaxation and healing that dates back to 700 BCE and is the perfect first step if you would like to learn to successfully meditate. Even if your meditation game is on point, yoga nidra is hugely beneficia
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min read
Home CHOICE
Proven to reduce wrinkle volume by 4.5 times, Snowberry’s Youth Renewing Serum delivers the eProlex™ triple peptide complex to help boost collagen and elastin production while nourishing and hydrating. It has been specifically designed to re-densify
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Rest and RECHARGE
If you have been considering a rejuvenating health retreat set in stunning surrounds but are wary of international travel at the moment, Maruia River Retreat could be the perfect solution. The retreat is a former fly-fishing lodge located off the bea
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min read
How To Get Your JOMO Back
» So how do you loosen the grip of FOMO and explore the benefits of JOMO? Say ‘no’ more often. “People struggle to say no but if someone asks me to do something, I’ll describe the situation, express how I feel and offer a solution. So, if I’m too bus
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ3 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
Changing THE RULES
You scan Instagram and see picture-perfect images of friends having a good time on a beach somewhere exotic. Or perhaps they’re at the newest restaurant in town posting ‘food porn’. Switch to Twitter or Facebook and you see more of the same… people w
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min readPsychology
Selfie ASSESSMENT
The quest to “be your best self” is a widespread ongoing trend, encouraging us each to constantly strive towards what we consider to be our ideal self. As much as this message can be positive and motivate people to set inspiring goals, aim higher, be
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min readScience & Mathematics
Ask The Expert
My daughter has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. I’m afraid and not coping. What can I do? A It’s vital to care for yourself when supporting someone else. Talk to a friend or family member you can trust – or find a support group where you ca
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BEAUTY Workout
Exercise can work wonders for your complexion by improving circulation to feed your skin and create an all-over glow. But a sweat session can also have unwanted side effects, such as a red face, breakouts and chafing. How your skin reacts during a wo
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min readCooking, Food & Wine
BEAUTY News
The cooler months means more hydration is required, and F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial, $89, is a new overnight mask from clean beauty superstars Drunk Elephant that features a cocktail of hydrating and barrier-replenishing ingredients. Antioxidants
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Autumn Checklist
Autumn is here, and there’s no better time than the present to update your skincare arsenal with the latest and greatest in buzz-worthy ingredients. Supercharge your skin before the cooler months hit! If you’re not familiar with moringa oil, that’s a
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Things To Remember
»» Not all overthinking is problematic – it can even be pleasurable or helpful. We can spend a lot of time thinking about positive experiences, exciting projects and upcoming events we are looking forward to! Overthinking is harmful when it’s based i
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ6 min read
Calm Your Mind
Another day is drawing to a close and you’re pulling back the doona and ready to slip into a deep slumber. But the moment your head sinks into the pillow, suddenly you couldn’t be further from rest. Your mind goes into overdrive, replaying every daft
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ1 min readPsychology
Kara’s Health Tips
» It’s really important to do something every day. Whether that’s walking, going to the gym or going for a bike ride, because even if you don’t feel like exercising, you will feel really good afterwards. » To feel healthy, I have to have my mind in a
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ5 min read
PURPOSE And Positivity
Being informed that you have a carcinoid tumour in your stomach on the day you discover you’re pregnant with your first child would be a nightmare for any woman. But for Kara Rickard, host of George FM’s Breakfast, there was never a moment where she
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min readPsychology
On the FLIP SIDE
While conflict is part of human interaction, it’s not necessarily an inevitable outcome when differences and disagreements arise. In our daily life it’s not unusual to look at the same situation as someone else and have a completely different view fr
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Ask The Expert
When doing a bench press is it best to have feet on the ground or in the air at 90 degrees? A There is no right or wrong, one is simply more advanced (feet in the air) due to having to balance with the back, due to your feet not helping you stabili
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What’s Your Type?
1 Ask someone to take a picture of you, standing upright from sideways on. Take a look at how your posture looks. 2 Compare your posture to the ilustrations shown on this page. Which one most resembles how you stand? Look in particular at the upper
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10 Minutes To A Toned New You!
With it being a new decade, you’re probably raring to go with a full-on new fitness routine. And it’s great to start out as you mean to go on, but before you hit the heavy weights, it’s important to understand where your body is at right now, and to
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Crossfit Myths
Michelle Willetts isn’t the CrossFit stereotype you might imagine. She’s an accountant and a petite 53-year-old mum of three grown kids. She does CrossFit in order to be fit, healthy and strong. This year, CrossFit celebrates its 20th birthday. Like
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min readMotivational
Keep MOVING
At this point in the year, the sense of motivation to exercise that was at an all-time-high a couple of months ago can start to waver. The fancy workout gear that you got for Christmas isn’t so fresh anymore, the novelty of a new routine has worn off
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min readDiet & Nutrition
Ask The Expert
Is it possible to eat too much protein? A In short, yes! Your body can only utilise a limited amount of protein at a time, so it’s recommended that you don’t consume much more than 30g of protein per meal or snack. Consuming more than 30g usually m
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ2 min readRegional & Ethnic
Sweet Peach Cake
Slice into this heavenly sweet peach cake! I can honestly say peaches are one of my favourite fruit and I was absolutely delighted when we moved into our new home a few months ago, to discover that we had two fully blossomed peach trees. These trees
Good Health Choices Magazine NZ5 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Pete’s keto EATS
» SERVES 4 1.5kg chicken wingsCoriander leaves, to serve1 lime, halved 2 large handfuls of coriander leaves1 serrano chilli, deseeded and chopped100g aioli (optional recipe below)1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp apple cider vinegarSea salt and freshly ground
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Inside OUT
» SERVES 4 » PREPARATION 10 MINUTES » COOK 25 MINUTES 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted100g button mushrooms, sliced1 spring onion, finely sliced1 tsp paprika1 tsp ground cumin¼ tsp cinnamon¼ tsp chilli flakes1 tsp tomato paste500g jar or 2 cans whole toma
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