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Discover ISSUE NINE | JUNE/JULY 17 | FREE WINTER WELLNESS TO SUPPORT YOUR SKIN A LOOK AT FOOD LABELS EXPERT ADVICE ON HOW TO TELL IF SOMETHING TRULY IS HEALTHY MITIGATING MAN FLU Shop at Hardy’s online GET YOUR MAN BACK TO BEING A FUNCTIONING FREE SHIPPING FAMILY MEMBER NZ WIDE A HARDY’S HEALTH EXPERT www.hardys.co.nz WILL GET YOU FEELING GOOD! COME IN AND START THE CONVERSATION Editor’s Note Man flu is real, or so our feeble (when infected) friends tell us. Fact or fiction, you’ll know when a case of the dreaded man flu infects your Caring for Your household. As insidious as it is, there are things you can do to help your bloke back to better health (which is better for everyone!) As well as focusing on a few of the important issues to tackle for winter wellness, in this issue we also caught up with Annaliese Jones, who helps shed some light on how to tell if food is healthy. Although it’s hard to drill down to hard and fast rules, her tips for food labels can give some Inner Health guidance. Lastly, you may notice a few changes within this issue; namely, the introduction of our Community page. At Hardy’s, we pride ourselves on getting alongside our customers as expert partners on their journey to health and happiness. This part of the magazine is an extension of these conversations; a place where we can share the happenings of the Hardy’s community. We invite you to be a part of this and hope you will join us Just Got Easier online via our website and social channels. Feel free to send us through any suggestions you’d like to see too, to [email protected]. Until next time, stay happy and healthy. the team at hardy’s xx CONTENTS NEW 5 A woman’s guide to curing (or dealing with) man flu 6 Jump-starting your joints this winter 8 Healing your skin from the inside out 11 A whole lot of wholefoods with Thee Café 5 12 Decoding food labels: How to tell if it’s healthy 14 Hardy’s Community of health and happiness 6 FRIDGE FREE CONVENIENCE NA 8743 Always read the label. Use only as directed. Store below 30°C. 3 Inner Health On The Go may assist in the maintenance of general health and wellbeing. Health World (NZ) Ltd, Auckland NZR2515 - 01/17 AS SEEN ON TV A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO CURING (OR DEALING WITH) YES! MAN FLU 24 HOUR IMMUNE SUPPORT JEANETTE THOMAS 60s $27.90 It’s not hard to diagnose a case of man flu; Society’s (and ‘supposed to be’ concerned specially formulated versions of vitamin the signs that it has infected your household spouses) lack of acceptance for this sinister C that can be easily absorbed by his white are obvious. 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Resistance – especially red peppers, dark leafy greens $15 is futile; accept that this is a thing that men and citrus fruits – to see him through the get. Our lot is childbirth and sympathy, worst of his sickness. If it’s hard to sneak which pales in comparison, as most men will enough of this antioxidant and vitamin- assert that “at least labour is over quickly!”. packed produce into his meals, supplements are also available, some of which contain Always read the label. Use only as directed. Vitamin supplements should not replace a ® 4 balanced diet. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. Ester-C is a 5 registered trademark of The Ester C Company. Vitaco Health (NZ) Ltd, Auckland. 8112_NZ IT’S TIME JUMPSTARTING TO MOVE YOUR JOINTS READY, SET THIS WINTER GO ARTHRI-REMEDY™ Although winter may be great for jumping in the importance of stretching has endured. TURN TO TURMERIC puddles and cosy nights in front of the fire, it Stretching lubricates the joints and helps us Traditionally used in Chinese and Indian can be an uncomfortable time for some with to enhance and maintain our range of motion, Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is thought stiff and creaky joints. You may know of (or which is particularly important for those with to support joint mobility and comfort. even have experienced yourself) the ability joint mobility issues. Curcumin, the key active ingredient in natural joint that some people have to sense when rain is turmeric, is the bioactive compound coming; these people often claim that they However, something to be particularly that is responsible for most of the spice’s helpers can “feel it in their bones”. mindful of now is the advice that you should medicinal qualities. Turmeric is full of avoid stretching cold muscles. 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