Rude Health Magazine September-October 2024
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to the September/October issue of Rude
Health magazine. This summer many of
us were glued to our TV screens watching
the action from the 2024 Olympics in
Paris. Team Ireland clinched seven medals,
and I’m delighted that one of those medal
winners, Philip Doyle, is our cover star this
issue. I hope you enjoy reading all about
his experience at the Olympic Games. Our
other features include a focus on children’s
health as they return to school after the
summer holidays, plus expert advice on
natural immune support and heart health. This issue’s Health Store Help
feature looks at menstrual health, while our fitness experts give their
top tips on how to choose the right exercise class. Lastly, we have some
great recipes from Jess Redden to help you fuel your day the right way.
I hope you find it an enjoyable read!
We welcome your feedback on Rude Health Magazine.
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Health news: the latest in health news and events
12 Rude reviews: health store staff test the products
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26 Rudimentaries: natural remedies to keep colds and
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30 Rudimentaries: expert advice for supporting your
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16 Cover story: bronze medal-winning rower Philip
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24 Feature: natural health tips for children’s wellbeing
22 Rude fit: advice for choosing the right exercise class
36 Feature: our pick of the best healing herbs
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40 Recipes: healthy recipes to fuel your body, from
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ASK THE EXPERTS
38 Expert Q&As: our experts answer your questions
32 Health store help: independent health store advice on
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Summer is gone, if it was ever really
here, but while the weather in Ireland
may not be reliable, you can always
trust Rude Health magazine to
inform and entertain when it comes
to all matters related to our health
food industry. Your September/
October issue is here with a focus
on immunity, heart health, the importance of herbs and
menstrual health. Health Stores Ireland can provide info and
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Health magazine, so call in to your local health store today!
Along with such a multitude of topics, at this time of year
it would be remiss of us not to talk about back to school –
dreaded for some, looked forward to by others! Personally,
attending national school in rural Ireland in the early 90s with
my background ensured that my lunchbox was seen as quite
the novelty when compared to the standard white bread
jam sandwiches with a bag of crisps and a soft drink that
most of my peers seemed to be munching into. Thankfully,
times have changed, and now more than ever parents can
see the importance of a healthy diet from the very beginning
of their children’s lives. Nowadays, foods like hummus,
rice cakes, raw carrot and avocado aren’t out of place in
lunchboxes around the country. It’s no longer considered
unusual or cruel and that is a positive sign of progress when
it comes to attitudes towards diet. There are more and more
supplements aimed at children and teenagers, with special
dietary needs of kids catered for now more than ever also.
Chewable supplements like fish oils are now more geared
towards the sometimes picky palate that children can have.
I’d like to finish by congratulating Atlantic Aromatics on
their 40th anniversary this year, which they celebrated over
the summer. They are an important partner to Health Stores
Ireland and are a brand we can be proud of.
Happy reading.
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The Irish Association of Health Stores
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Back to school!
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Marrow, pak choi, radish, courgette, peas,
kale, French beans, beetroot,
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onion, lettuce, leeks, celery,
cauliflower, carrot, cabbage,
brussels sprouts, broccoli,
strawberry, raspberry.
The theme of this year’s Organic September campaign is
simple: “Love Organic.” The annual campaign is headed up
by the team at Soil Association Certification and the aim is to
celebrate and promote the benefits of an organic lifestyle.
The month-long Organic September campaign has
been running for over 10 years now. This year the focus is on
celebrating the joy of doing something good for our health,
nature and the planet. Organic living isn’t just about food
and drink – it also incorporates fashion, health and beauty
– and new customers are being encouraged to give it a try.
The campaign will encourage people to share their favourite
organic product and why they love it so much.
Be sure to head to your local independent health food
store on Saturday 21 September to join in with the organic
celebrations. Stores across the country will be holding tastings
and inviting their ‘local food heroes’ – organic growers and
suppliers - to meet customers and share the benefits of organic
living for nature, climate and our health.
Meanwhile, on social media, consumers, chefs and
influencers will be challenged to answer the question: “What do
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afrmation of what makes them feel really great about their
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Sports recovery,
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performance
In all forms of sport, whether professional or amateur,
when it comes to performance, the same principles apply:
recovery and hydration are critical. These in turn rely on
a number of factors, including electrolytes. Electrolyte
levels can reduce when the body loses water, primarily
through sweat and urine, which increases during intense
exercise. Electrolytes are another name for minerals
including magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and
calcium, which play an important role in regulating muscle
contractions, keeping you hydrated, balancing your pH
levels and maintaining normal nervous system function.
Maintaining an electrolyte balance is vital for your body to
remain hydrated and function efectively, especially during
sports or exercise.
Scientists at Dublin City University (DCU) have completed
intensive research on the benefits of a new liquid form of
magnesium, minerals and trace elements from Irish brand
Oriel. Dr Ronan Murphy from the School of Health and
Human Performance at DCU explains: “Our focus was
on the speed and impact that these high-performance
electrolytes, working in a mutually supportive manner,
could have on the vascular system, muscle recovery and
hydration when taken in liquid form and rapidly absorbed
to the bloodstream in less than 30 minutes.” The research
has demonstrated the benefits of electrolytes in getting to
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Seniors really
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The combination of selenium and coenzyme Q10
comes with an array of health benefits, according to
bafing science studies.
Imagine if there was a supplement that could cut
your risk of dying of a cardiovascular disease by more
than half. Does that sound far-fetched? Well, in 2013, a
group of scientists from Scandinavia published a study1
demonstrating that healthy older men and women had
54% lower cardiovascular mortality when they took a
combination of selenium and coenzyme Q10 daily for
four years.
No medical drug has ever come close to ofering
a similar degree of protection. Not only did these two
antioxidants provide substantial protection against
heart disease, but they also strengthened the heart
muscle and improved quality of life. The study, which
included 443 men and women in the ages 70-88 years,
was a double-blind, placebo-controlled study and was
published in an esteemed science journal.
The volunteers were randomly assigned to receive
either 200 micrograms of selenium and 200 mg of
coenzyme Q10 daily or a matching placebo. Also, the
researchers took blood samples that were stored in
freezers for later analysis. In the years to follow, they
looked for additional proof that the combination of
selenium and coenzyme Q10 ofered health benefits
and found an abundance of proof. Looking for so-
called biomarkers in the blood samples, the scientists
could see that the people taking the supplements had
less inflammation, slower ageing at a cellular level,
better kidney and thyroid function, and better overall
health, compared to those taking dummy pills.
A total of 25 follow-up studies have followed in the
wake of the original study from 2013, and they have all
been published in science journals.
1 Cardiovascular mortality and N-terminal-proBNP reduced
after combined selenium and coenzyme Q10 supplementation: A
5-year prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled
trial. Int J Cardiol. 2013;167:1860-1866.
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The Positive Kitchen
by Olivia Mae Bradley
The Positive Kitchen is the new
cookbook from social media
influencer Olivia Mae Bradley,
known as Liv. All of the recipes
are easy, flavourful, afordable
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as mental health. From Sticky
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easy it is to keep both your stomach and your wallet happy.
Meze Publishing
Winter Wellbeing: Seasonal self
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Embrace the colder months with
this beautifully illustrated self-care
guide to not just surviving the
winter but also thriving through the
season. Discover a range of natural
remedies for seasonal ailments –
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breathing exercises for easing colds
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your skin with recipes for moisturising baths, a face mask, and
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CICO Books
The You are Enough Workbook
by Cheryl Rickman
Through a series of carefully
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The You Are Enough Workbook
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the roots of your insecurities
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A Year of Inner Peace
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This gentle guide will help you
achieve inner calm, find balance
amidst the seasons’ constant
change, and the resilience to go
with the flow, whether rain or shine.
From quick-fix stress-busters to
more in-depth exercises and rituals
that you can enjoy at your leisure,
these simple ways to integrate
peace into your everyday life will
leave you feeling renewed to your core and at peace with the
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BOOK REVIEWS
Wild & Well Festival
7 September, Annaghmore House,
Collooney, Co. Sligo
www.westcoastwellness.ie/wildandwellfest
Elevate Fit Fest
7–8 September, Shanbally House, Nenagh,
Co. Tipperary
www.elevatefitfest.ie
Dublin Mind Body Experience
20, 21 and 22 September, RDS, Hall 4, Dublin
www.dublinmindbodyexperience.ie
Hidden Hearth Wellness Festival
11 to 13 October, Lisnavagh House,
Co Carlow
www.hiddenhearthfestival.ie
Dublin Marathon
27 October, Dublin City Centre
irishlifedublinmarathon.ie
Researchers from University College Cork have
been granted funding for a project that will examine
nutritional deficiencies in the population of Europe.
Through the Zero Hidden Hunger project, Prof
Kevin Cashman and Prof Mairead Kiely will explore
the problem of micronutrient (MN) deficiency, which
arises from inadequate intake or absorption of essential
minerals and vitamins. It is feared this issue particularly
afects groups including children, adolescents,
pregnant women, older adults, migrant communities,
and those afected by social inequalities. Because it
is likely to be highly prevalent, addressing the issue of
micronutrient malnutrition requires comprehensive
data on MN deficiency prevalence, its underlying
causes and possible solutions.
Professors Cashman & Kiely said: “Zero Hidden
Hunger represents a landmark efort to confront the
silent crisis of MN deficiency in Europe. By leveraging
innovative research methodologies and collaborative
partnerships, we aim to drive meaningful change and
ensure equitable access to essential nutrients across
European populations.”
Project will examine
micronutrient deficiency
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