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wellness IN THIS ISSUE ON TOP OF 4 HER GAME How tennis star Jelena Dokic has embraced life 10 THE FRENCH CONNECTION Capture the tres chic aura of effortless style 15 LET ITGO It's OK to leave ‘old dreams behind and focus on new goals 28 FEEL THE HIRT Get results from high-intensity resistance training 30 PHASE OF OUR LIVES The wellness trends we will be following this year Photo: Cameron Grayson ‘styling: Sarah Banger. Halr/make-up: Alex Munro: Jelena is wearing Witchery blazer and dress; Anna Rossi Jewellery earrings TUNE INTO WELLNESS TV Australian health and lifestyle program The House of Wellness, brought to you’ by Chemist Warehouse and hosted by Luke Darcy, Jo Stanley, Dr Nick Carr and Jacqui Felgate, is on the Seven Network on Fridays and Sundays from Friday, February 17. while youre ahead Stopping smoking can be one of the hardest things that you or a loved one will ever do, but the op of the resolution list for many T Aussies this new year will be to quit smoking (along with drinking less wine, watching less Netflix and actually attending that gym youre paying fon). “There's a few reasons January is popular for people intending to quit” Cancer Council Victoria chief executive Todd Harper says. “There is the historical significance of it being a time for new goals, but also a lot of people are on holidays, so routines change and people have more latitude to think about healthy behaviours” Australian government surveys show the number of Australians smoking tobacco daily dropped from 24 per cent in 1991 to 11 per cent in 2019, However. smoking is stil the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Australia, While men are more likely to use tobacco products, a small study of 10 women has found women may have a harder time quitting and nicotine’s estrogen- inhibiting activity may be the cause. ‘Swedish scientists observed that a dose of nicotine equal to that found in one cigarette lowered estrogen benefits are immeasurable ‘WORDS LIZ McGRATH production in the female brain. "We were surprised to see that this effect could be seen even with a single dose of nicotine, equivalent to just one cigarette, showing how powerful the effects of smoking are on a womans brain” Dr Erika Comasco, from Sweden's Uppsala University, says. ‘Women also relapse more and seem to be more resistant to quitting strategies. Know your triggers According to the Cancer Council, smoking leads to a range of diseases, including cancer, stroke, heart disease, chest and lung illnesses and stomach ulcers, and claims about 24,000 Australian lives every year. “if there's one thing that you can do in your life to protect your health and change your life, its quitting smoking: Todd says. “Its linked with so much chronic disease and death, affecting not only the length of your life but also the quality” The good news? Your body starts repairing itself as soon as you have smoked. your last cigarette. For many people, smoking isntt just an addiction, its a habit that becomes a comforting part of daily routine, so identifying the situations and emotions that trigger your desire to smoke can help you choose the quit method that's best for you. “Start with thinking about the situations in your day when youre most likely to instinctively reach for a cigarette” Todd advises “Then think about the things you can put in place to make it less likely youll trigger the urge, “And dont be discouraged — many people take more than one go to quit Think about your past attempts and work out ‘what to do differently so that this time youll be successful” There are many different ways you can quit smoking, including going cold turkey ‘or gradually cutting down, so speak to your, pharmacist or GP for advice on the best approach for you. aaa S| Ser ety Corer rs eee Cee oger ts Pores PCa Per rues Site Sera cd Peetu Cr ee aoe eer tis Ra Seay professional for support.
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