In this issue we look at a range of issues that can impact on your health and wellbeing, and that of your family.
Diabetes and obesity are still major issues facing not just Rotorua residents, but most communities around the world. We take a look at how good nutrition, exercise and a balanced healthy diet help create healthier people, healthier families and healthier communities.
Steve Gardiner gives us some good advice on how to prepare and commit ourselves to change for the better. As he says, enthusiasm for change is great - but to be successful we need to then build a plan and prepare to implement it in order to achieve our health goals.
Looking for a midwife? The Lakes District Health Board's new phone service 0800 Lakes Baby has been developed to help local women find a midwife - ideally as early as possible within the pregnancy. And once baby's arrived Lakes DHB now has a free community breastfeeding service to support women to breastfeed their babies - you'll find detail on how to contact the support group in this magazine.
And also for parents, Lakes DHB paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau is advising parents to ensure their child's immunization is up to date following a recent measles outbreak in the Auckland and Waikato regions.
A key part of our wellbeing is taking time out for rest, relaxation and exercise - even in the winter months. Within the pages of this issue you'll find ideas from joining a golf club, enjoying the benefits of the amazing spa treatments available right on our doorstep, or taking up yoga classes. There's plenty to choose from!
If you have a topic you'd like to see covered in our next edition, please email Advertising Manager Janine Davy at : janine.davy@dailypost.co.nz
