Healthy by Nature magazine
Healthy by Nature is a quarterly magazine dedicated to educating and informing Kiwis about good health and is brought to you by the Community Health Stores team
Magazine issues
Latest issue
Summer 2022
Welcome to our Summer issue!
We have a jam-packed issue for you, focusing on skin health, good food and movement to keep you motivated to a healthy lifestyle over the Summer season. In this issue we talk to Catherine Garney, clinical nutritionist about the gut and skin connection and Community Health Stores Jacqui Parangi give us her top skin tips for Summer. Jason Shon Bennett explains how to lose weight without eating less and details an inspiring daily meal plan.
Lisa Walker, Clinic Manager and Lead Researcher at BePure talks to us about exercise and movement for healthy ageing. And we have a delicious smoothie recipe by Little Bird Organics. As always it has been a pleasure writing this issue and bringing you stories that will help inspire you for the coming months.
Thanks so much to all our lovely customers for your ongoing support. As always, you are hugely appreciated.
Latest issue
Spring 2022
Welcoming the move to warmer weather, we have a jam packed issue for you this season!
We discuss intravenous vitamin C treatment and talk to Jason Shon Bennett about the benefits experienced from leading a plant based life.
Community Health Stores Jacqui Parangi discusses the importance of protecting your skin all year round and we showcase our top Spring gifting ideas in store now.
Becs Erickson from Heart Space in Gisborne details how to set an intention rather than an alarm to get up early and we bring you inspiring tips on how to start your ‘run journey’ and a delicious elixir recipe by Rachel Grunwell.
As always it has been a pleasure writing this issue and bringing you stories that will help inspire you for the coming months.
Thanks so much to all our lovely customers for your ongoing support.
As always, you are hugely appreciated.
Latest issue
Winter 2022
In this issue:
Autumn and Winter days just scream
for hats, gloves, snuggly coats and soup!
In this issue we talk to Michelle Bexiga
to understand the power of fun and
the potential it has to make us feel
more alive. Community Health Stores
Jacqui Parangi, gives us the top tips
for wonderful winter skin.
Dr Libby Weaver discusses 3 ways
to give your nervous system a break -
highlighting the signs to look for and
strategies to keep stresses at bay.
Mike Pausler from WellLab explains
everything you need to know about
Home testing kits.
We also bring you a delicious
Moroccan Carrot Soup recipe by
The Reckless Foodie – Tracey Bennett.
Thanks so much to all our lovely
customers for your ongoing support.
It has been a pleasure writing this
issue and bringing you stories
that will help inspire you for the
coming months.
You are hugely appreciated, as always.
Latest issue
Autumn 2022
In this issue:
2022 has been off to a whirl wind start and we feel the need to celebrate our fifteenth issue. What a journey!
As always it has been a pleasure writing this issue and bringing you stories that will set you up for the autumn months.
In this issue we focus on the many ways we can boost our immunity and stay healthy to ensure we are in a fit condition to fight off any viruses as they arise. For the second time, we talk to health guru Jason Shon Bennett about gut health and Community Health Store naturopath Sheryl Scott gives us tips and tricks to reset and restore our energy naturally.
As always, Dr Libby Weaver keeps our mood and emotions in check by discussing the ways to deal with strong emotions. They often catch you off guard, especially in the cooler months when we experience less sunlight and vitamin D.
For our seasonal fitness column we talk to the lovely Rachel Grunwell about resistance training! Time to beat the winter blues and get the blood flowing through our bodies.
Summer 2021
In this issue:
In this Summer issue read about the effects of Spore-Forming Probiotics and the benefits available for your gut health!
Dr Libby explains what caffeine is really doing to our health and how to know the signals and effects of daily caffeine in your diet. Helping to influence you to feel and make choices that serve YOUR health!
This Christmas special highlights different alternatives to stay on top of your health throughout the festivities. As many of us will be preparing for a delicious festive meal this December, followed by a decadent dessert. It won't be long until the effects of these rich foods and delightful calories begin to take their toll on our digestive system.
Spring 2021
In this issue:
It’s great to be back. We’ve been busy bringing you some fabulous stories that will help give you a boost of energy and kickstart you out of your winter hibernation.
Our health and wellbeing is still just as important (if not more) as it was back then. In this issue we talk to Dr. Libby Weaver about earthing. We learn how to be grounded amongst the chaos of our daily lives.
We’re also all about ‘harnessing the power of Aotearoa’s native plants’ and talk to Naturopath Helen Paul-Smith about the wonderful ways you can incorporate these into our lifestyle.
Dr. Kathleen is back and talks about iron deficiency and how to naturally
support our iron levels as we sail into the warmer and more social months.
Along with a tasty chocolatey smoothie from our friends at Mitchells Nutrition – the perfect Spring time breakfast choice!
Winter 2021
- Mind over matter. We talk to Laura Warren, the only woman in NZ certified Wim Hof Method instructor
- Combating joint stiffness this winter. Don't let a stiff body hold you back.
- Learn how to support the winter blues. Embrace the change of season with Dr. Kathleen.
- Tips on maintaining a healthy metabolism from Dr. Ben Warren.
- Warm your soul this winter with this spicy hot cacao drink recipe from Little Bird Organics
Autumn 2021
Read Online
- Food to support a healthyimmune system with Nicole Freebairn, Natural Nourish Co
- Healthy sleep habits with Dr Nicky Weaver
- Digestive Health: Men versus Women. It is not the same
- The health benefits of medicinal mushrooms by Cliff Harvey, PHD
- Delicious Autumn Spiced Loaf Recipe from Little Bird Organics
Summer 2020
Read online
- Fitness for your mental health with Rose Kendell
- Summery Collagen Mocktail-for vibrant skin
- 10 Ways to Detox -with Ben warren
- 4 Nutritional Ways to support Joint Health
Issue 9
Spring 2020
- THE ULTIMATE SELF CARE CHALLENGE
- DR LIBBY ON YOUR STRESS HORMONES
- HORMONE LOVING SNACKS
- RECIPE: RASPBERRY COCONUT BALLS
- REVIEW: THE BEST AT HOME WORKOUTS
- STORE SPOTLIGHT
Issue 8
Autumn 2020
- IS STRESS STEALING YOUR ENERGY?
- TOP TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS
- ETHICAL BEAUTY: WHY YOUR CHOICES MATTER
- PRODUCT REVIEW: IMMUNITY BOOSTERS
- SWITCHING TO A PLANT-BASED DIET
- WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SEEING A NATUROPATH
Issue 7
Summer 2020
- SUMMER’S HERE: GET GLOWING!
- RACHEL GRUNWELL INSPIRES US
- BePure BEN WARREN’S GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION
- PRODUCT REVIEW: SUN CARE ESSENTIALS
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COLLAGEN
- OUR HEALTH EXPERTISE:
Healthy by Nature is a quarterly magazine dedicated to educating and informing Kiwis about good health and is brought to you by the Community Health Stores team.
Each quarter Healthy by Nature is filled with:
- Expert health advice
- Topical health-related articles
- Healthy, natural recipes
- Information on quality health products
- Community related pieces
- Real customer testimonials and stories