Rude Health Magazine July-August 2024

Rude Health Magazine is the official consumer title of Health Stores Ireland, reflecting health trends, news and consumer information in Ireland. This is the July-August 2024 issue.

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EDITOR Liz Parry

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SUB EDITOR Jeff Munn-Giddings

AD SALES MANAGER

Sharon Munn-Giddings

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DESIGN Craig Gillespie

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PRODUCTION Leanne Bassett

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PUBLISHING DIRECTOR

Cathy Norris

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MANAGING DIRECTOR

Stuart Jackson

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Stores Ireland. Information in Rude Health Magazine is for information only and no part of it is a

substitute for health diagnosis, care or treatment. The publishers cannot accept any responsibility

for the advertisements in this publication. Produced on environmentally friendly chlorine-free

paper derived from sustained forests. Please recycle.

The ofÏcial magazine of Health Stores Ireland.

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The IAHS is proudly supported by our Association Partners

to the July/August issue of Rude

Health, the ofcial magazine of the Irish

Association of Health Stores. This is my

ﬁrst issue as editor and I’m delighted to

be taking over the reins! Our cover star

this issue, Fiona Brennan, founder of the

Positive Habit, ofers some great advice

for getting your best night’s sleep ever.

Our Health Store Help feature this month

focuses on how to enjoy a happy, healthy

holiday, while our other features cover

topics ranging from the health beneﬁts of

spices to must-have minerals. Our recipes are courtesy of Theo Kirwan,

co-founder of Sprout and Co., and our regular ﬁtness experts ofer their

tips on keeping ﬁt during pregnancy. I hope you enjoy this issue, and do

get in touch via Twitter or Facebook as I’d love to hear your feedback.

We welcome your feedback on Rude Health Magazine.

Email editor@rudehealthmagazine.ie and in between issues visit us at

www.rudehealthmagazine.ie

Liz Parry | Editor

liz@rudehealthmagazine.ie

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RUDE NEWS

Health news: the latest in health news and events

10 Rude reviews: health store staff test the products

they sell

24 Rudimentaries: your guide to essential fatty acids

28 Rudimentaries: must-have minerals for optimum

wellness

FREE PRIZE DRAWS

Giveaways: Win great natural health goodies

FEATURES

12 COVER STORY: Fiona Brennan’s top tips for

better sleep

16 Feature: spotlight on women’s hormonal health

22 Rude looks: focus on botanical beauty

30 Rude fit: exercising during pregnancy

RUDE FOOD

38 Food: six of the best spices

40 Recipes: fresh and wholesome salads from

Sprout and Co.

ASK THE EXPERTS

20 Expert Q&As: our experts answer your questions

34 Health store help: independent health store advice

on how to have a happy, healthy holiday

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