The House of Wellness

Here is our extended chat with International Rugby referee and one of top referee's in NZ right now Ben O'Keefe. Ben chats about looking after his physical and mental health as a referee at the top of his game, his favourite healthy food, and also lets you in on what it is like to be an International Rugby Referee.

On this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse your host Mike Puru chats to Mandy Evans from the Cancer Society about the upcoming Daffodil Day, Wendy Bremner the GM of Coeliac NZ who goes in depth into Coeliac disease, what it is, how you can test for it and more and of course our resident pharmacist Piyara who speaks to you about the difference between prebiotic and probiotic. There is also a visit from Sports Journalist and Commentator Nicky Styris who chats about their health and wellness journey so far, the love Nicky has for fitness, and their tips that you can use to live a fuller, better, and healthier life. If you want to check out more about both Daffodil day and Coeliac NZ you can click on the links here: Daffodil Day - www.daffodilday.org.nz Coeliac NZ - https://coeliac.org.nz/  

Here is our extended chat with sports journalist and commentator Nicky Styris. Nicky chats about their career, their health and wellness journey, and their love for fitness, and also her tips for staying and looking so good.

Busting health myths, a breakthrough in menopause, and being a journalist in a war zone and how that affects your health, all part of the show today On The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse. On the show our host Mike Puru is joined by the author of "I don't get danger money, confessions of an accidental war correspondent" and journalist Lisette Reymer who goes in depth about their physical and mental health while being a journalist in a war torn zone, our resident Pharmacist Piyara helps you stay on top of those chronic winter conditions and what you can put in your own 'winter' first aid kit, our resident GP Dr John talks about some of those common health myths and whether they're true or not, and kiwi cell biologist Dr Iona Weir talks about a breakthrough that has been 30 years of research in the making when it comes to Menopausal and Post Menopausal health. If you would like to know more about Dr Iona Weir and their breakthrough you can follow these 2 links here: https://myregyna.co.nz/ http://bit.ly/4lMyJyD Or you can email Dr Weir with any questions iona@weirscience.com

The beauty of family, how busy mums continue to amaze and do it all, and the latest House of Wellness Magazine is the all the chat on this week's episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze with your host Mike Puru thanks to our friends at QV's Gentle Wash. On the show Mike chats to the editor of The House of Wellness Magazine Vanessa Marshall about all the awesome things in the latest issue, TV personality and broadcaster Carolyn Taylor about parenting, family, and being a mum and how that has changed her life, our resident pharmacist Piyara chats about Dry and Itchy skin and the latest cover star of The House of Wellness Magazine the one and only Laura McGoldrick about how she is able to stay on the right path of health and wellness while having a busy career and being a Mum.

Here is our extended chat with the one and only Laura McGoldrick. Mike chats to Laura about she is able to stay on top of such a busy life with having a successful career, having a professional athlete husband, and being a mum and how she has the ability with all of that going on to stay in a great place both mentally and physically.

Struggling to connect to yourself in the busy world? well we've got some help for you on this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze with Mike Puru filling in for Mel Homer thanks to our friends at Maybelline New York's big drop. On the show today Mike is joined by Life Coach and Author Tracy Manu, one of NZ's leading nutritional minds and co-creator of "Marko" Vinka Wong, founder and creator of "Double Undies" Jane Bagust, psychologist and sleep expert Dan Ford, and our resident pharmacist Piyara. Vinka Wong after years of being a leading mind in nutrition and blood has now co-created Marko which she chats to Mike about. Marko takes your blood and is able to tell you a multitude of things from what you specifically should or shouldn't be eating, to giving you personalised plans to make sure you are at your healthiest. Mike asks Vinka about what was behind this creation, how it can help you live a healthier life, and what your blood can actually say about you. You can find Marko here: https://www.mymarko.com/ Jane Bogust joins the show to chat her creation, Double Undies. Double Undies are thongs that help women who are experiencing leakage which does happen through everyday life. Whether it happens working out or through everyday life, Double Undies is there for you. Jane goes in depth about the much too ignored Pelvic Floor issues, how she came up with Double Undies, and also how you can grab some as well. Visit the website: https://doubleundies.co.nz/ and also follow Double Undies on Instagram @double_undies. Life Coach and Author of the book 'Hononga' goes in depth about how we can reconnect to ourselves with everything that goes on in our busy worlds. Tracy talks about her own journey to reconnection, how you can start your own, and also helps our host Mike Puru through his as well. Psychologist, sleep expert and creator of The Better Sleep Clinic Dan Ford chats to Mike all about sleep. Whether it's the issue of Insomnia, napping, how long to sleep, or the relation between Lactose Intolerance and dreams, Da has all the answers for you. You can find Dan's Better Sleep Clinic here: https://bit.ly/46KFXyq And our resident pharmacist Piyara talks about Arthritis. Piyara answers what Arthritis actually is, what are some early signs or symptoms, what natural supplements can be used to help with Arthritis, and how pharmacists can help you if you or someone you know is living with Arthritis.    

Need some great tips on how to handle the hustle and bustle of life and look good doing it, well this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze has got it all for you. On this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to Chemist Warehouse with your host Mike Puru filling in for Mel Homer, Mike chats to makeup extraordinaire and former L’Oréal Paris NZ Makeup Director Lisa Matson who returns for a second time on the show, our resident pharmacist Piyara Perera, as well as former TV and radio host Stacey Morrison who graces this months cover of The House of Wellness magazine. Your host Mike chats all about The House of Wellness magazine. Stacey Morrison graces the cover and talks about her health and wellness journey as well as personal life coach Tracy Manu talks about connection and about her new book Hononga. You also get a fantastic kiwi burger recipe from Gretchen Lowe and there's a great look into some homegrown ingredients that are being added to skin care including Kawakawa and Mānuka honey. You can find The House of Wellness in any Chemist Warehouse stores, inside all Stuff newspaper or online at https://www.stuff.co.nz/. Makeup extraordinaire Lisa Matson returns to the show for the second time to chat about makeup if your over 40. All the tips, tricks, secrets, and advice you ever needed, Lisa has got it for you. What mistakes you may be making and haven't thought about, the importance of moisturising, what to do before putting on foundation, or some tips for lips, Lisa will have you looking your best. Our resident pharmacist Piyara is in to chat all things Shingles. What it is, how it comes about, what pharmacist can help you with when it comes to Shingles and also all the info you'll need when it comes to the Shingles vaccine. And last but certainly not least the latest cover star of The House of Wellness magazine Stacey Morrison chats to Mike about her health and wellness journey. From staying cool, calm, and collected even though she is so busy to the importance of exercise and moving, appreciating the privilege of getting older, and Stacey's advice for anyone going through a transitions career or health wise.        

Here is our extended chat with former TV and radio host and the latest cover star of The House of Wellness magazine Stacey Morrison. Stacey goes in depth about her health and wellness journey. Stacey chats about how she stays cool, calm, and collected even though she is so busy, how she continues to incorporate Māori values into her health and wellness, and how the death of her mum from breast cancer reminds her of how it is a privilege to still be living life and getting older.

Mens Mental health, blended parenting, and travel medicine are all covered to today on The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends Honuka 1000 Liposomal C and D Manuka Honey Snaps. On today's show Mel chats to Broadcaster and Radio Personality Robert Rakete, Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson, our show's pharmacist Piyara Perera, and the returning show's GP Dr John. Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson joins Mel to chat about not only his own journey with mental health but the work that The Mental Health Foundation is currently doing. Shaun also provides you with 5 ways to wellbeing that you can use to better your own mental health and talks about the partnership they currently have with Chemist Warehouse and their charity drive. If you do need help you can talk to a trained counsellor by calling 1737 and you can also find Mental Health Foundation's website and donate through the charity drive here: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/ Broadcaster and Radio personality Robert Rakete chats to Mel about parenting and having a blended family. Robert goes in depth about what was the easiest and hardest part of a blended family, how Rob works through the multiple moving parts of his blended family, and some advice for you if you have a blended family. The returning show GP Dr John joins Mel to answer all your questions. whether that's about cholesterol, heart health, losing weight, prescriptions and so much more, Dr John has the answers for you. And our resident pharmacist Piyara chats to Mel about Blister packs. How they work, what medications you can have in them, how you can get one or if you need one, Piyara makes sure you've got all the info you need when it comes to Blister packs especially if you're planning on travelling and escaping the winter.