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OM ON

Hear us out. Meditation isn’t just

about breathing deeply as you sit

cross-legged with your eyes shut.

Rather, it’s much more

than that. Dating back

more than 2000 years,

meditation has long been

a technique people have

used to quickly relax their

body and calm their mind.

However, it also helps you

change your relationship

with your thoughts.

As you consciously

become aware of the

thoughts running through your

mind, you are able to focus on

them, understand the emotions

surrounding them and learn to let

go of the ones that cause you stress.

Not only does meditation

increase your self-awareness,

it has also been recognised as

a natural technique to calm your

anxiety and stress levels, improve

your sleep (through releasing the

tensions of the day) and decrease

your blood pressure. To find a type

of meditation that works for you,

search “Meditation Near Me” on

Google or download a meditation

app (such as Calm or Insight

Timer) to your smartphone to

start exploring the options. ■

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VITAMIN D

Summer is right around the

corner and so is the strong

Aussie sun. We know how easy

it is to go outside and enjoy the

sunshine and warmer weather

• after all, this is the simplest
  way to get vitamin D naturally.
  By exposing your skin for as
  little as 15 minutes, your body
  produces enough vitamin D for
  the day. This essential vitamin has
  multiple roles in your body, from
  maintaining the health of your
  teeth and bones, and supporting
  your immune and nervous
  systems, as well as the brain, to
  regulating your insulin levels and
  supporting cardiovascular health.
  Although it is vital to get
  a daily source of vitamin D,
  especially after the cooler,
  darker months of the year, it is
  important you do this safely.
  Before heading outside,
  ensure you apply the
  lightweight, fragrance-
  free TerryWhite
  Chemmart Sunscreen
  SPF50+ ($12.99 for 1L).
  Once the sunscreen is
  on, follow the Cancer
  Council’s advice
  and wear protective
  clothing, a hat and
  sunnies when exposed
  to the sun.

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