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Q & A with Pamela Allardice from Nature & Health magazine

Posted in 'The stories behind our brands' on April 15, 2011, 9:34 pm

Q & A time with the fabulous Pamela from Nature & Health magazine!

Nature & Health magazine is a fantastic resource for people who are passionate about their health, and it's a place to turn to for ideas, information and advice on areas as diverse as herbs and supplements, natural beauty products, eating well, natural household products, and up-to-date research in the fields of complementary medicine and alternative therapies.

Nature and Health magazine

Nature & Health's inspiring and involving content has continued to drive readership since it launched way back in 1979 (impressive, huh?). Recognised as a leading provider of information on natural therapies and alternative healthcare, every story, idea, hint or tip in the magazine provides solutions for readers to take charge of their own health as they balance the needs of the body with those of the mind and spirit.

Multiple products from the Kindred Gifts' range (9 to be exact!) are featured  in the current, April/May 2011, edition of the magazine. Now if that doesn't show that it's a clever, innovative magazine, what does? :)  You can check out this and other press on our 'In the Press' section.

We spoke to Pamela recently to get all the details on the woman behind this publishing mainstay....

 

Q. Tell us a little bit about the business/company (including when you started), and what was your inspiration for starting?  

A. Nature & Health magazine is Australia’s original and best natural health magazine. It was started by Blackmores 32 years ago, long before anyone knew how to even spell muesli or fluoride. I worked for Blackmores and eventually ended up as Editor of Nature & Health – my dream job.

Q. What has been your greatest/proudest achievement so far? 

A. Personally, raising two beautiful sons – they are courageous, funny, talented, affectionate, and kind - better than I ever could have imagined. Professionally, I am enormously proud of Nature & Health – there aren’t too many magazines in the world that can claim 32 years of continuous publication, and I consider it a privilege to produce a quality, modern, fresh magazine that informs and inspires. I am also proud of having written 33 books on natural health and beauty.

Q. What has been your most difficult challenge, and how did you overcome it? 

A. Divorce. And with the help of my mother, my sons, my friends, and a steely backbone I didn’t even know I had.

Q. What makes you smile, laugh, feel good? What brings you happiness? 

A. My sons. My husband. Cats, flowers, friends, music, cooking, wine, books, movies. I am a very domestic creature.Pamela from Nature & Health magazine

Q. Which 5 words best describe you?

A. Kind. Loving. Honest. Diligent. Helpful.

Q. If you had to describe Nature & Health magazine as a ‘person’, in 5 words it would be: 

A. Fresh, modern, informative and inviting.

Q. Is there a charity/cause close to you, and if so why?

A. RSPCA, bcause animals don’t have a voice of their own.

Q. Do you have any new projects/products coming up soon?

A. A book on aromatherapy and massage – out this year.

Q. Your mother/father always told you: 

A. Be true to yourself.

Q. Biggest inspiration:

A. Love – it’s all that matters.

Q. Greatest lesson learnt?  

A. If you’ve got a choice between being right or being kind, be kind.

Q. Where did you grow up? What was the best part of growing up there? 

A. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. And the food – laksa, curry, sambal, coconut, lychees, mangosteens, I could go on.

Q. The three things you can’t leave home without are: 

A. Keys, lipstick, wallet – and a mental snapshot of what’s in the fridge so I know what to pick up for dinner.

Q. Favourite movie and/or book: 

A. Impossible to choose – Pulp Fiction, Love Actually, Sound of Music, Young at Heart, the Blues Brothers …I have eclectic tastes, to put it mildly. The best book I have read this year (and I read one a week) is Ape House. Beyond brilliant.

Q. Favourite place/way to relax: 

A. At home, with my family.


Read more about this fantastic magazine at www.natureandhealth.com.au or pick up a copy of the mag at a newsagent today.

You can also follow Nature & Health magazine on Facebook - just head to www.facebook.com/natureandhealth



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