'It's the Engine of the Body': How to Protect Your Heart

Join Carolyn for the latest episode of The House of Wellness with Chemist Warehouse on the Breeze, where she’s joined by Letitia Harding, Helen Tufui, Dr Caitlin and Dr Will, Rachael Ferguson, and our resident pharmacist, Piyara Perera. 

Featured Guest: Letitia Harding

CEO of the newly formed Cardiac and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding, drops in ahead of World Heart Day to discuss the vital importance of heart health.

She urges Kiwis to view the heart as the "engine of the body" and emphasizes understanding individual risk factors, such as cholesterol levels, alongside regular exercise and healthy eating habits.

With cardiovascular disease remaining New Zealand's leading cause of death, Letitia highlights why people shouldn't hesitate to seek immediate medical help or call 111 when experiencing chest pain or cardiac symptoms. 

Featured Guest: Helen Tufui

Helen Tufui, founder of The Headache Clinic, returns to chat about her brand-new innovation, The Hit Kit, designed to guide people through the crucial initial steps following a suspected concussion.

She details what actually happens to the brain tissue during a concussion when it stretches and twists, busting common myths around head injuries.

Helen explains how The Hit Kit provides step-by-step guidance, red flag advice, recovery tools, and peace of mind during those critical first 72 hours. 

Featured Guest: Dr Caitlin and Dr Will

Dentist Dr Caitlin and specialist orthodontist Dr Will from The Tooth Company team up to simplify children's oral health and offer practical tips for establishing healthy routines early.

Dr Caitlin highlights why baby teeth are essential for speech, eating, and guiding adult teeth, recommending children start brushing as soon as their first tooth arrives.

Dr Will explains when parents should consider an orthodontic assessment, noting that early identification of issues like crossbites or crowding around age six can help ensure better long-term outcomes.

Featured Guest: Rachael Ferguson

Podiatrist and Synxbody founder Rachael Ferguson shares her expert 3-step luxury foot care routine designed to tackle dry, cracked heels from the comfort of home.

She breaks down how an electric foot polisher combined with exfoliation and rich heel balms can restore and nourish skin, explaining that cracked heels can affect anyone from active kids to adults.

Rachael emphasizes that taking care of foot health early prevents unnecessary pain and helps maintain daily mobility and activity levels. 

Resident Pharmacist: Piyara Perera

Resident pharmacist Piyara Perera drops in to share handy, practical tips for dealing with smelly, sweaty feet as the warmer months approach.

She busts the myth that sweat itself smells, explaining that odor only forms when naturally occurring skin bacteria break down trapped moisture inside warm shoes.

Piyara recommends simple daily habits like drying thoroughly between the toes, using foot antiperspirants or powders, and rotating shoes to give them time to dry out completely. 

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Catch the full episode up top and tune in next Sunday from 8 am for House of Wellness with Chemist Warehouse on the Breeze.