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4 EDITOR’S LETTER EDITOR’S LETTER A s lockdown restrictions slowly start to lift across the nation, and life regains some semblance of normality (for one: I’m writing this letter from the office again rather than my little work nook at home), it’s clear that the journey has only begun as far as coming to terms and dealing with the impacts of this pandemic on our mental health and wellbeing. Everywhere you turn there are new reports and studies detailing just how deeply the measures that were needed to ‘flatten the curve’ have cut the thread of society, and life as we had come to know it. While, of course, the measures were warranted (and continue to be so), as a society we now face the journey towards rebuilding – rebuilding community, a sense of connection and mental health and wellbeing. So, while life might not be the same for a while yet, there are things we can do now, that are within our control, to set us on the path to healing and recovery. To help you along your journey, we have dedicated this month to wellness – our wellness issue – and all that wellness embraces. We speak with Jad Patrick, a naturopath, counsellor and mindfulness teacher who shares advice on how to build and maintain mental health (page 18). Up and coming professional boxer, Tim Tszyu shares his tips on achieving long-term goals and success (page 22), while beauty PR guru, Roxy Jacenko discusses her beauty tips and tricks, and how you can make this section of your pharmacy a success (page 16). A change of season tends to bring dreaded allergy flare-ups (me included!), so we also cover off the important topic of allergic asthma within our health pages (page 38). We talk gut health and kids (page 42), and clean beauty (page 54), and showcase the latest must-have products for your retail pharmacy shelves. This is another issue not to be missed and we hope the content provides you with insight and value – information that you can pass onto your customers. Together we will get through this. Together we will rebuild. Together we will heal and become stronger than ever. Stay strong and well, Margs Margaret Mielczarek Editor RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • JUN 2020 MANAGING DIRECTOR Amy Harvey EDITOR Margaret Mielczarek margaret.mielczarek@retailmedia.com.au PRODUCTION All material inquiries: production@retailmedia.com.au Journalists: Emily Devon, Nerine Zoio, Nicholas Rider, Peter Howard Graphic Designers: Peter Gilmour, Kathleen Barker, Ricky Esteb Sub Editor: Roy Milton Digital Manager: Clinton Ho SUBSCRIPTIONS 02 9890 1199 subscriptions@retailmedia.com.au ADVERTISING Victorian State Manager Tina Cooper M: 0499 681 111 tina.cooper@retailmedia.com.au Senior Account Manager Heather McWhirter M:0432 665 587 heather.mcwhirter@retailmedia.com.au Senior Account Manager Sonia Bonner M: 0432 276 390 sonia.bonner@retailmedia.com.au VOLUME 1, No 14 POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 2231, North Parramatta NSW 1750 www.retailmedia.com.au. DISCLAIMER: Retail Media Pty Ltd is a specialist retail publisher and publisher of Retail Pharmacy Assistants magazine. It is the business of Retail Media Pty Ltd to publish and arrange for the publication of advertisements by third parties in Retail Pharmacy Assistants, as well as to provide editorial content on third party products. Purchasers should make their own inquiries prior to making any decision to purchase any product advertised in Retail Pharmacy Assistants. Retail Pharmacy Assistants has relied on information provided to it from third party advertisers and, as such, the information in Retail Pharmacy Assistants should not solely be relied upon absent further inquiry by you, when making a decision to purchase. Retail Media Pty Ltd has not tested the accuracy nor does it represent, warrant or endorse the accuracy of any claim or statement made by any advertiser in this publication. While material in editorial content has been prepared by Retail Media journalists, the statements or materials therein are prepared based on material provided by the third party advertiser and, as such, are not to be regarded as representations by Retail Media Pty Ltd about the products. Representations as to quality and fitness for purpose of the product are those asserted by the third party advertiser which Retail Media Pty Ltd has passed on, without adoption, for what it is worth. Buyers should make their own inquiries prior to relying on any editorial content. Retail Media Pty Ltd is not liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of any advertisement or editorial content contained in Retail Pharmacy Assistants. Retail Media incorporates Sterling Media Ltd (ACN 003 715 124) and Retail Media Pty Ltd (ACN 000 535 099) (ABN 77 000 535 099) Copyright: All material contained in Retail Pharmacy Assistants is copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part is not permitted without written permission of the publisher.