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Addressing Fatigue: By Sophie Mayor from VIVE Health!
Fatigue
and low energy levels are two of the most prominent
side effects of our modern day lifestyle. Causes vary
from the more simple such as poor sleep quality (or
lack of sleep) and inadequate nutrient intake to the
more complex underlying issues such as sluggish thyroid
function or adrenal fatigue. Examining your nutrient
intake is certainly the first area to consider when
looking to improve energy levels - nutrients such as
amino acids found in protein as well as B vitamins are
essential to the production of energy within the body.
If you find that your fatigue is coupled with muscle
tension and moodiness it may be beneficial to supplement
with Magnesium as well. It is important during times
of physical, mental or emotional stress to provide nutrients
which support the adrenal and thyroid glands. These
endocrine (hormone producing) glands are essential for
regulating metabolism, producing energy and assisting
the body to deal with stressors. Kelp, Spirulina, Liquorice
& Rhodiola as well as Iodine, Vitamin C and Tyrosine
will all support these organs to function optimally.
One of the most amazing attributes of herbal medicine
are the herbs that are able to tonify the body; assisting
the body to rejuvenate and refresh so that you can bounce
out of bed once again! The Ginsengs - Siberian Ginseng,
Korean Ginseng & Withania are all specific for their
ability to do just that!
Some simple ideas to improve energy levels:
1. Regular, small meals throughout the day: blood sugar
levels are strongly linked with energy levels. Eating
a breakfast high in protein kick starts the metabolism
for the day; following with regular protein snacks throughout
the day ensures that blood sugar levels remain balanced.
This is important to prevent blood sugar levels dropping
as this usually leads to brain fog, fatigue & poor food
choices - many people begin to crave sugar once their
blood sugar levels are low.
2. Healthy fats & protein at every meal: as well as
ensuring regular meals it is important to have protein
such as eggs, leans meats, nuts, protein powder (e.g.
pea protein or whey protein isolate) or beans to slow
the uptake of sugar into the blood stream. This essentially
reduces the glycaemic index (GI) of the meal resulting
in balanced, long-lasting energy instead of a 'sugar
high' followed by a slump.
3. Adequate B group Vitamins. The B group Vitamins are
imperative for the production of energy; interestingly
our requirements for B vitamins increase during times
of stress, reduced sleep or if the diet is poor. It
is essential to regularly 'top up' Vitamin B due to
their water soluble nature (meaning B vitamins are generally
cleared from the body within 4-6 hours).
4. Test for mineral deficiencies. Iron deficiency is
a common cause of low energy levels & is particularly
prevalent in females. Iron is important for not only
energy production but also the transport of oxygen around
the body; shortness of breath, pale skin & light-headedness
can be symptoms of low iron levels however a blood test
is an accurate way to diagnose Anaemia.
5. Swap coffee or black tea for green tea. Green tea
is great to boost energy levels, balance blood sugar
levels, aid concentration and is a potent antioxidant.
Drinking 2-3 cups per day or supplementing with green
tea will improve energy & productivity but also acts
as an 'anti-aging nutrient' for the whole body.
Vive Naturopaths recommend the following products
for Energy and Fatigue: Products Suggested Dosage
1. Fusion Energy Multi (60 Tabs) 1 tab with breakfast.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/Fusion-Energy-Multi-60-tabs.html
2.
Nutra Life Ener-B Complex (50 Tabs) 1 tab with breakfast.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/Nutra-Life-Ener-B-Complex-50-Tabs.html
3. Herbs of Gold Ginseng 4 Energy (50 Tabs, 75 Tabs)
1 tab x 2 daily (with breakfast and lunch ideally).
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/Herbs-of-Gold-Ginseng-4-Energy-50-Tabs-75-Tabs.html
4.
Nutra Life CoQ Max 150mg Heart Health Formula (30 Caps)
1 cap with breakfast.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/Nutra-Life-CoQ-Max-30Caps.html
5.
MICROgenics Stress and Stamina Formula with Rhodiola
(60 Tabs) 1 tab with breakfast and 1 tab with lunch.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/MICROgenics-Stress-and-Stamina-Formula-with-Rhodiola-60-Caps.html
6. MICROgenics Green Tea 10,000 (50 Tabs) 1 tab with
breakfast.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/MICROgenics-Green-Tea-10-000-50-Tabs.html
7. Horley's Ripped Factors (800g, 1.32kg) One serve
in water for morning tea and/or afternoon tea.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/Horley-s-Ripped-Factors-800-Mg-1.32Kg.html
8. Vital Greens (120g, 300g, 600g) One serve on rising.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/Vital-Greens-Phyto-Nutrient-Superfood-120g-300g-600g.html
9.
Floradix Liquid Iron Tonic (250ml, 500ml) 10ml daily
30 min before a meal
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/Floradix-Liquid-Iron-250mls-500mls.html
10.
Tony Sfier's Designer Physique Pea Protein Isolate (750g)
One serve in water for morning tea and/or afternoon
tea.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/Designer-Physique-Pea-Protein-Isolate-250-grams-750-grams.html
11.
MICROgenics Kelp 1000 (90 Tabs) 1 tab daily with food.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/MICROgenics-Kelp-1000mg-90-Tabs.html
NOTE: Consideration should always be given to individual
requirements. Please consider seeing a qualified practitioner
before commencing a new treatment protocol or when combining
supplements with pharmaceutical medication.
http://www.vivehealth.com.au/
36
Riding Road Hawthorne
07
3399 1002
Preserving Your Youth: with Microcurrent Facials.
Internal
and External Components of Skin
In
my line of work, I am constantly surprised at the lengths
that women will go to get 'younger' looking skin. Of
course, the key to preserving your youth is a healthy
eating and exercising combined with a gentle, simple
skin washing routine. The problem is, for this to be
effective it needs to start from when you are young,
and don't yet have any visible signs of ageing. As you
can imagine, this is very difficult for most people.
Usually it takes something staring us right in the face
to motivate us to take action. And unfortunately for
many women looking in the mirror, their aged skin is
doing just that.
As a health care Practitioner I have been witness to
nearly all types of anti-ageing 'solutions'. Most of
them sound too good to be true. As I always say to my
patients, this is usually because they are. Visible
signs of ageing are due to degradation of your facial
skin's cells. Basically, your cellular function is influenced
by what you eat, how much you exercise, and what you
expose your skin too (chemicals, UV etc). Unless you
maintain a healthy lifestyle, generally as you age,
your cells will too.
It is this very crucial understanding of cellular function
that has led me to offer my patients Frequency Specific
Microcurrent (FSM) Therapy. A painless and non-invasive
treatment, it repairs at a cellular level. Using frequencies
that are specific to a patient's condition, cellular
function is enhanced and returned to its original status.
A very low-voltage microamperage (millionths of an ampere)
current is passed onto the affected cells or tissue
trigger points in order to stimulate and accelerate
the body's natural healing process.
Given its electrotherapy ability to target damaged cells
specifically, Microcurrent Therapy is very flexible.
I use it on patients with muscle pain, injuries, colds,
immunes and more. However I probably see the most tangible
results when using it on my skin care patients. When
on a facial skin care frequency, treatments effectively
're-educate muscles' helping overly-tightened muscles
to relax, and under worked muscles to regain their original
strength. The visible results are quite dramatic. The
face is lifted, firmed and toned back to a much more
youthful appearance. At the same time, the Microcurrents
improve circulation to your face which stimulates the
production of collagen, improves tone and texture, and
eliminates fine lines.
Above anything else, I promote looking after yourself
with healthy eating and exercise. However, for those
who require a little bit of outside help, there are
options available. Call the clinic today on (07) 3299
4264 to
see if a Microcurrent Facial will work for you.
INTRODUCTORY
OFFER: receive a Microcurrent Facial for only $45.
Shane
Gilroy
Director
Shop
3 3-15 Dennis Road Springwood
07 3299 4264
www.microcurrent.net.au/index.html
Clove
Oil Kills Flood Mould: with Essential Health!
Clove
Kills Mould
Are
you plagued by mould from recent heavy rain and flood
waters? Clove oil is your answer to kill mould by killing
the spores.
Cloves are naturally potent as antifungal, antimicrobial,
antiseptic, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory
and analgesic. 100% Pure Clove Essential Oil is made
from the dried flower buds of the Eugenia plant and
has been used for centuries in cooking and Ayurvedic
and Chinese Medicine.
To kill mould, first you need to dilute (12 drops per
100ml) the pure essential clove oil in filtered or purified
water then put it into a spray bottle. Spray the surface
and then leave for 20 minutes. Wipe the surface clean
and re-spray and leave it as it will take 24-48 hours
for the mould spores to die.
Essential Health Australia's Pure Clove oil 12ml - 10%
Discount
Spray: add 12 drops to 100 ml filtered or purified water
and shake well
Body: add 3 drops to 25ml of Base Oil ~ Jojoba, Sweet
Almond or Blended Base oil
Bath: use as for body rub, relax in a warm bath for
15 minutes
Oil Burner: add 5-6 drops to a burner dish filled with
water, or electric burner.
Clove oil is an essential First Aid item that can be
used for killing mould and fungus as well as many health
benefits including toothache, sore gums, mouth ulcers,
wounds, cuts, fungal infections, bites and stings.
Essential Health Australia's Insect Repellent Blend
100ml - 10% Discount
Repel insects with this 100% pure essential oil blend
containing pure Lemongrass, Sweet Orange, Geranium and
Clove Essential Oils blended with premium cold-pressed
Sweet Almond, Apricot and Macadamia Nut Oils.
SAFETY NOTE: Avoid clove oil contact with the eyes and
keep out of reach of children.
Tracey Stranger - Author & Health Writer, Melbourne,
Australia. www.essentialhealth.com.au
www.traceystranger.com
Ph: 0409 879 271
The Heart
Versus The Mind: by Trevor Gollagher.
Realisations
in the vege garden
Have
you ever wondered what causes the body to get stressed?
No, it is not the person in your office that's a pain
in the neck causing it.
Have you ever been aware of the mind when you are stressed?
What normally happens within the body when you start
getting uptight?
Well one day I got myself into a tizz about all the
things I had to do and was at boiling point. I was sitting
at my computer and just couldn't take it anymore. The
energy of the computer was pulling me into a resonant
match with it and causing more negative stress. I pushed
my chair back and said enough is enough! So I stood
up and went outside and walked around in my vegetable
garden to settle down.
After a while, when my mind started to quieten, a light
went on inside me. I realised that all the busyness
in my mind turned up the volume of the negative stresses.
My mind was jumping from one thought to another and
just getting tenser with unresolved questions and issues.
Turning my minds energy up would be fine if it was full
of happy things. But my mind was cluttered with anxieties
and frustrations about not getting things done.
So what was I doing?
Well, by focussing so much energy in the brain, I increased
its frequency and turned it into the dominating energy
in my body. This concentrated and intense energy was
one of disharmony. So because of the law of entrainment,
my whole body had to come into line with its frequency.
This meant I turned into a walking blob of tense, stressed
energy. Not only was I not coping in the head, but now
my whole body started to react in a negative way.
My energy level dropped, I lost my ability to be productive
and I felt heavy and burdened. Every part of me suffered
as a result.
In this state, it is impossible to get a resolution
to anything. So things just keep tumbling away into
chaos. Meanwhile back in the garden, I think it was
just as I walked past my cabbage patch that another
thought popped into my head.
Every negative experience I have ever had has started
first as thoughts in my mind. All positive things I
have experienced always had an attached loving energy
radiating out of my heart. The positives seemed to start
in my body, and the negatives in my head.
Think about this.
Every time something doesn't go right, or you feel tense
or agitated in anyway, the mind seems to get tense as
well, doesn't it?
It seems to be part and parcel of the experience. The
two go hand in hand.
When you find yourself experiencing joy or happiness
the mind becomes less active. It seems that these experiences
come more from the body.
Well about now I was passing the bean trellis in my
vege garden and my realisations were going through the
roof. I realised the mind was a place of delusion and
unrest and the heart was a place of truth and happiness.
If the cause of stress and burden was the result of
the over-activity of the mind, then all I had to do
was calm it. I figured by bringing my focus onto another
part of me and out of the mind, it should disrupt the
building momentum of mind energy. Therefore, the mind
would naturally calm and so should the rest of me.
I sat down next to a chilli bush and pondered the best
place within my body to fix my focus. Bingo! Of course,
the heart is the centre of truth and is said to be the
place of Unconditional Love. What better place could
there be?
If by focussing intensely on the head pulls my whole
body into its energy, then it should be the same for
the heart. If I could turn the volume up of my heart
energy, then through the law of entrainment my whole
body should vibrate at its frequency.
Through past experience, I have found that touching
and breathing into the area I want to focus on, helped
to strengthen the focus. So here I was sitting cross
legged like a Buddha under my chilli bush. My hands
on my heart, while at the same time visualising breathing
into it.
If only the neighbours were watching, they would think
I am crazier then they initially thought. But then again,
they might think I was having a heart attack. Just look
at the picture, Sitting on the ground in my vege patch
holding my heart with a vague look on my face. Thankfully
there were no sirens of an ambulance screaming down
the road.
Okay back to the chilli bush. I have since called this
focussing and breathing technique Heart Breathing. Heart
Breathing can disengage a stressed mind in an instant.
By breathing into the heart whilst focussing there,
you turn up the volume of heart energy. Because of this,
the loving characteristics of the heart start entraining
your whole body.
So put this book down now and bring your focus on to
your physical heart. Slowly breathe in with the intent
it is going into the heart. Take about 10 breaths in
this way and see how you feel. When you finish come
back and continue reading.
Welcome back
What you are now experiencing is an energy shift from
the head energy to the heart energy. Feels good huh?
Science has proven that the heart radiates an electromagnetic
field of approx. 4 metres, while the brain radiates
a field of approx. 1.4 metres. No! That was not 14 metres
for the brain it was one point four. It's quite amazing
to think that the heart is more powerful then the brain.
It is also recognised that the heart can think and in
fact holds a very high consciousness. This consciousness
is directly connected to universal truth and love.
The mind, on the other hand, holds the reality of its
moulded perceptions. These perceptions come from our
life's conditioning, which I am sorry to say are all
based on fear and delusion.
Let me put this to you. If you had a choice of having
your life run on fear and delusion or truth and love,
which would you choose?
You see your heart energy is very capable of running
the whole show with love. It always makes the right
choices; it energises you and continually supports health
and happiness. That is of course, if you allow it to
function and take control. But because we all tend to
think too much, we increase the energy of the brain
and then it entrains the heart to take a less dominant
role. The brain becomes the boss.
Because of its conditioning, the brain just struggles
along getting in the way of itself, creating friction
and stress. The results of this are all around you.
Just look at everyone in your life, you won't have to
look too far to see what I mean.
The heart is more powerful then the brain. The mere
fact it has a bigger electromagnetic field than the
brain tells us this. So it does not take a lot to make
it the boss. Just by doing Heart Breathing you turn
up its volume. In a very short time it entrains the
brain. When the heart is in charge, everything becomes
more positive and more accurate decisions and choices
are made. You get in the flow of universal truth and
abundant joy becomes your normal state.
07
3345 1318 Sunnybank
www.trevorgollagher.com
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BLOG!
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is a blog (weblog) website aimed at those interested
in Natural and organic skin and body care. You will
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care. These articles are aimed to help you with all
aspects of understanding the ingredients and making
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Short
and Sweet:Mushroom and Mozzarella Lasagne!
Serves
4-6
1 medium eggplant
table salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons oregano leaves, roughly chopped
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 red capsicums
2 yellow capsicums
8 large field mushrooms, sliced thickly
200g mozzarella cheese, sliced
50g parmesan, grated
olive oil for greasing and drizzling
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Cut the eggplant in half
lengthwise, sprinkle the flesh with table salt and leave
for 10 minutes. Wash off the salt, pat dry with paper
towel and brush the flesh with half the oil. Place cut-side
down on a baking tray and bake for 30-40 minutes, or
until soft. Remove.
2. When cool, peel off the skin and discard. Using a
hand-held blender or food processor, roughly puree the
flesh. Stir through the oregano and season to taste.
Cut the capsicums into pieces as large and flat as possible,
removing the membrane and seeds. Place skin-side up
under a hot griller until they blacken and blister.
Transfer to a bowl, cover with cling-film and leave
for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and set aside the flesh.
3. Cook the mushrooms in a litle water over high heat
until just tender. Season to taste. Cook the lasagne
in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender.
Plunge into cold water and separate the sheets.
4. Cover the base of a lightly oiled baking dish with
lasagne sheets. Spread with half the eggplant puree,
top with a layer of capsicum pieces, then mozzarella,
then mushrooms. Cover with more lasagne sheets and repeat
the process, finishing with a layer of lasagne. Sprinkle
with parmesan, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil, cover
with foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
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Laughter
is the best medicine!
A
pirate walked into a bar and the bartender said, "Hey,
I haven't seen you in a while. What happened? You look
terrible."
"What do you mean?" said the pirate, "I feel fine."
"What about the wooden leg? You didn't have that before."
"Well, we were in a battle and I got hit with a cannon
ball, but I'm fine now."
"Well, ok, but what about that hook? "What happened
to your hand?"
"We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and got
into a sword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted
with a hook. I'm fine, really."
"What about that eye patch?"
"Oh, one day we were at sea and a flock of birds flew
over. I looked up and one of them pooed in my eye."
"You're kidding," said the bartender, "you couldn't
lose an eye just from some bird poo."
"It was my first day with the hook."
.Quote
of the Month!
"Half an hour's meditation each day
is essential except when you are busy. Then a full hour
is needed." St Francis de Sales
For
a Good Cause: Why Support Earth Hour?
On
March 26, hundreds of millions of global citizens, from
one hundred different countries, will unite in the action
of lights out. Will you be one of them? Earth Hour is
a call to action to every individual, every business
and every community. It starts with a simple flick of
the switch at 8:30pm on March 26 2011, in a collective
display of commitment to protect the one thing that
unites us all - the planet
http://www.earthhour.org/
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Inspirations!
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and sweet!
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