The first day

Tomorrow may be the last day of autumn, but it is also the first day of the rest of your life. May 31^st is World Smoke-free Day - and this year's theme is "Quit now. It's all about whanau". It's about taking control of your own life and doing something now, for the benefit of yourself, your family and the wider community.

We all do it

Breathing is a pretty essential part of life, and as such it's lucky that it is not something you need to consciously remember to do. There are however, advantages to learning some simple techniques to improving your lung capacity - while you can't increase the actual size of your lungs; it's possible to train them to be more efficient in taking in, and utilizing oxygen.

Halve your premiums

It is understandable that insurance companies charge a higher premium for those that choose to smoke. After all, the risk of smokers suffering from heart disease, cancer and stroke is sometimes 50% to 100% more than non-smokers.

Paying to Breathe

We have juice bars, wine bars and coffee bars. What was next in the natural progression? Apparently it was oxygen bars. Since being introduced in the late 90's, it's not a craze limited to "only in America"… in fact, Auckland boasts its own oxygen bar (Spaqua) in the CBD.

Wrap it up

This month we have focussed on "Healthy Eating" and what better to wrap it up than to share some quick, easy and nutritious recipes to get you through to the end of the week!

Food Traps

It's fair to say that most of us know what we should, and shouldn't be doing when it comes to eating a balanced diet, and trying to stay healthy. Whether or not we follow these things though, is another story entirely. Now (post-Easter chocolate overload) is a great time to share a reminder of some of the traps we get into:

Short order

Time - there just never seems to be enough of it. I often struggle with what to cook mid-week that is tasty and quick…leaving me a bit of extra time up my sleeve for a quick walk or burst of exercise after work. With the change of season rolling in its getting dark earlier and the lure of a yummy meal after a hard day's work is extremely appealing.

Did You Know?

Some insurance providers offer a discount on your medical insurance premium if you meet their "healthy lifestyle" criteria. This is a great way of saving just that little bit extra - as well as having a financial benefit it encourages you to maintain a lifestyle that is beneficial to your health.

Fighting Flab with Technology

There is no denying that we now live in a technological age - it's common to see a group of teens sitting in a group with their eyes glued to a screen engaging in a virtual world, while the real world passes them by.

To do vs. to don't

Everyone I know has a 'to do' list - whether it is a tangible list, or an internal voice that tells you what is next. Have you ever thought of a 'To Don't' list? This is a really great way of reminding yourself of what is unproductive and potentially negative thought patterns - give it a try! Here are a few to get you going:

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