Marlborough Express - Weekend Express

INSIDE The House of Wellness mour ’ s WELLBEING

Ease on through menopause and menstruati­on with comfort and confidence, with the help of these specially designed products available at Chemist Warehouse.

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Meet Emma Poole the Fonterra farmeWr Farmeo

and FMG Young rof the Year who is redefining what it means to excel in the demanding world of agricultur­e.

Tena Pads Lights Sensitive

Makeover your beauty cupboard with

ofeclean, grneen picks products t hat are good for both the health of your skin and the state of the planet.

During peri- and post-menopause, intimate skin can become more sensitive, with dryness, itchiness and redness. It’s estimated that more than 40 percent of women with bladder weakness have experience­d skin irritation. Tena Lights Sensitive is specially designed to be kind to your sensitive intimate skin without compromisi­ng on absorbency. The Tena pads have a soft top sheet enriched with a skin-caring emulsion to provide care for sensitive intimate skin. The full Tena Lights Sensitive range of pads and liners is dermatolog­ically tested, fully breathable and free of fragrance or dyes.

Asaleo, Auckland

Refresh & renew

Just in time for Spring, Jase Te Patu (Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is going through a period of renewal.

Moxie Menstrual Cup with purse-worthy pod

This is a unique formulatio­n containing high

levels of DIM (Di-indolylmet­hane), a substance found in cruciferou­s vegetables that supports the liver to maintain normal

hormone levels. This helps to support premenstru­al health and smooth menstrual cycles. DIM helps support healthy levels

of hormone balance. It is suitable for long-term use. Oestrogens are important for maintainin­g health and for the ageing process. Diindolylm­ethane, which has been studied for 25 years, naturally supports healthy oestrogen balance.

Douglas Pharmaceut­icals, Auckland

Our periods just got an eco glow-up! Moxie cups are good for your flow – they can hold about the same amount of liquid as two and a half tampons – and better for the planet. If you look after your cup, it will last for years and years. Inserting and removing it might take a little bit of getting used to (hot tip: it’s all in the way you fold it), but once you've got the hang of it, it’s an absolute game-changer. Comes with a carry pod for easy and hygienic storage in between uses.

Propharma, NZ

Friend or foe?

Understand­ing the qualities of a good friend and recognizin­g the red flags of toxic relationsh­ips is essential for fostering healthy connection­s.

Clinicians Women’s Hormone Support

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