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How
Osteopathy Can Help You Post Pregnancy:By Deborah Joy
Calleja, Osteopath The Medical Sanctuary!
Why
see an Osteopath after the birth of your child?
Pregnancy and birth, places stress on a woman's body,
stretching ligaments and joints. Treatment by an osteopath
can help restore the body's balance, removing tension
and assisting new mothers cope with broken sleep and
breat-feeding. By realigning the spine and pelvis, Osteopaths
can also assist in the relief of pain resulting from
strain of birth or strain on body caring for new baby,
lifting, feeding, etc. Treatment by an osteopath is
gentle, drug free and non-invasive.
Common Post Natal conditions treated by Osteopaths
a) Coccyx and Sacro-illiac Joint Pain - result of changes
in ligaments during childbirth: As the baby passes through
the pelvis, it causes strain and stretching of the coccyx
and the sacro illiac joint which can damage the joint.
This condition, if not treated, can deteriorate due
to increased pressure on the joint when lifting and
carrying baby, post birth.
b) Pubic-symphisis Joint Pain - occurs when the front
of the pubic bone will open, or is stretched during
childbirth. This causes sharp pain and if not treated,
may lead to an altered pelvis and pelvic mechanics,
producing pain in the pelvis and lower back.
c) Back pain resulting from carrying heavy loads, like
baby capsules; and even your baby and the mandatory
carry-all crammed with a young one's never ending list
of "accessories".
d) Neck, shoulder pain, headaches resulting from incorrect
posture during breast-feeding and carrying new born.
Poor sleep posture.
e) The Sacrum - at the base of the spine needs to swing
out of the way during the birth and may not return to
a balanced position between the pelvic bones. This may
lead to lower back pain and sciatic pain, and alter
the spinal curves of the upper back.
How can you help your body recover?
1. Sleep. If you are feeling tired and sleep deprived,
sleep when your baby sleeps. This will assist in your
recovery and ability to handle stress and remain calm.
2. Breast-feed your baby if posssible. Breast-feeding
normalises the hormones and helps you bond with the
baby. This in turn helps reduce stress in the body.
3. Drink lots of water and eat nutritious meals. This
keeps your strength up, and increases the body's ability
to provide breast milk and cope with fatigue and lack
of sleep.
4. Do pelvic floor exercises. The sooner you do these
after birth, the better, as they rebalance the pelvis,
and assist bladder control, ask your osteopath now.
5. Start light exercise. No matter how tired you feel,
a little light exercise will make you feel better, so
push yourself to reap the benefits of movement. Try
yoga, walking or swimming. These activities will improve
general blood circulation, stretch the muscles and improve
general well-being.
6. Receive advice on posture re: when feeding, changing
and washing newborn.
Ashmore
City Shopping Centre Shop C2, 206 Currumburra ROAD
07 5564 5013
www.themedicalsanctuary.com.au
The
YMCA: Providing Opportunities For Communities To Grow
In Body, Mind And Spirit!
HISTORY
- The YMCA of Brisbane has been operating since 1864,
but if you ask someone in the street, chances are they
will not know what it stands for or what we do. Many
will know the 1978 hit song by the infamous band, the
village people, but again will know nothing about this
worldwide organisation. First and foremost, the YMCA
has been and always will be a not-for-profit organisation,
delivering any proceeds raised directly back into the
local community. This is carried out through the YMCA's
benevolent arm, 'Y-Care (South East QLD)', which provides
many services for underprivileged people in the South-East
Qld area. Just some of these programs include:
- 14,000 meals for the homeless which are prepared each
year
- Breakfasts for school-aged children of the Logan area
three times a week
- Donations to major disaster relief appeals, such as
the $5000 contribution to the Burma Emergency Relief
Appeal
- Y-Care's Mentoring program connects many 'at risk'
young people with successful adult community mentors.
- Affordable Housing Project, in which 2700 square metres
of land in Nerang was purchased which will provide quality,
affordable accommodation to people in necessitous circumstances
- 'The Shed' is one of the YMCA's benevolent projects
which supports, encourages and trains many 'at risk'
youths with problems relating to homelessness, poverty,
disability & distress
The YMCA recently sought donations in aid of the
Victorian bushfires. Diamond Creek YMCA, about 20km
north-east of Melbourne, worked around the clock, focussing
on contributions of personal hygiene, including aftershave
and toothbrushes. Furthermore, the YMCA of Brisbane
is donating $8000 to the appeal.
CURRENT ISSUES - Now with the economy heading
south, the YMCA of Brisbane faces these effects two-fold:
(1) The direct effect of membership downturn of non-essential
services such as gym memberships, personal training
and some of their children's recreational programs,
and, (2) The expected increase in demand of our benevolent
services such as meals for the homeless and school breakfast
programs. These 'non-essential' services are the backbone
of the YMCA, not just in Australia, but worldwide. But
are they really non-essential? With Australia now officially
the 'fattest' nation, and with health conditions such
diabetes and cardiovascular disease at an all-time high,
wouldn't it be feasible to state that the fitness industry,
which includes gym membership and personal training,
is already a 'necessity' for the health of most people's
lifestyles? Sure, many can go out for their walks without
the need of a trainer, but what about those who need
a little help getting motivated? They could try joining
a gym, only to lose focus and 'fall off the wagon' in
a matter of weeks or months. They see that direct debit
coming out of their bank accounts monthly, and think
"I should get back to the gym one day", but more times
than not this does not happen. Those who need that extra
push could try using the services of a personal trainer,
although in today's uncertain market, many cannot 'afford'
to be healthy and live longer. So where does that leave
us? The answer is GROUP personal training.
THE CONCEPT - The refreshing element of the YMCA
Wellness Studio concept is that it's not only the trainer
who keeps you going but the group itself. Women train
with women, and men train with men. Everyone has a good
time, and it's the social aspect of group personal training
that keeps members coming back for more. Exercise is
not supposed to be a chore, and at the Y, it won't be.
Every 45-minute class will be different, which prevents
members becoming bored and 'burning out'.
With the global recession's impact on our lifestyles
looming, it is nice to know that the YMCA Wellness Studio's
across Brisbane do not lock-in members for any periods,
unlike the major health chains. This gives clients peace
of mind to know they can cancel their memberships at
any time without hassle, should their household budget
feel the strain of the current climate.
The YMCA looks after communities all over the world,
by making prices affordable for everyone. And this is
no different. Plus your first session with us is always
FREE! There are two YMCA Wellness Studios in Brisbane
- Mt Gravatt and Bowen Hills. For more info on this
concept, check out www.ymcawellness.com.au,
or for the YMCA of Brisbane go to www.brisbaneymca.org
The YMCA is all about growing in body, mind and spirit.
By using our services and helping your local community,
you can feel great, not only in body, but in mind AND
spirit. Everyone kicks a goal!
Upper
Mt Gravatt (07) 3349 8646
Bowen
Hills (Perry Park) (07) 3852 3974
The Power To Make A Difference: by Jenni Madison!
Relationship. The meaning of life.
How
we relate to ourselves and how we relate to others is
much of a reflection on how we live life. These primary
relationship values extend to our families, work, money,
and our reason for being. Being aware of our influence
in any given moment, or any given interaction is the
first step to recognising our own power to make a difference.
Relationship is something that we cannot avoid, you
might try to hide in the forest, however you can never
hide from yourself. Wherever you go and whatever you
do you are in relationship with something, or someone
of this world.
Mahatma Ghandi, a single man of next to only 5 foot
had a power within him that could lead an entire nation
to freedom. He communicating his powerful and authentic
message to the world, and yet it was much of the individual
interaction, one relationship at a time that led this
massive worldwide contribution.
At a point when war had set forth between the Muslims
and the Hindus, when people were killing each other
ruthlessly throughout the cities, one Hindu man confessed
to Ghandi his sin of killing a young boy, a Muslim boy
of seven years old. The pain of his own loss had created
this revengeful state filled with anger and so he attacked.
Now laden with guilt and remorse, what kind of future
do you think he saw left for himself? In a word, a single
phrase of unconditional compassion, Ghandi gave him
his solution. "Take into your home a young boy, one
who is left on the street now homeless and without parents,
care for him like your own and make sure he is a Muslim."
The man found his purpose, his forgiveness and from
such deep despair, in just a few insightful words, his
power to make a difference.
In business, leadership may be seen as a rulership or
a position for dictatorship. For companies focused solely
on growth and bottom line, money and significance makes
the decisions. How can we be better, have more, do more
and make more? People are kept in their place, the place
that best serves the needs of the company and its mission
'to be the best at what we do in our industry, to offer
our clients and shareholders maximum returns....blah
blah blah" how often do we see a mission like this and
cringe at the inauthenticity and lack of real heart
within these words.
Real leadership, the new way for creating and growing
business today is to recognise our true influence and
power, the spark within us that wants so much more for
others than we do for ourselves. That spark that knows
true prosperity in giving, in relationship, in resourcefulness
by acknowledging the needs of our society and looking
at how our company can contribute in its own unique
way.
One client of mine leading a small company of 12 people,
said to me once "How can my little bit actually make
any difference, the world is so large, we have billions
of people." And I said to him how can your little bit
not make a difference, we are all connected, and each
and every day the one bit of who you are and what you
do influences, and demonstrates to another in your world
at work and at home what matters to you. Inspired they
do their bit, which influences another in their world,
and so on it goes, the ripple effect - and the message
is spread.
Our one little bit can lead the masses, one by one into
a state of fear, survival, greed and dependency or into
a place of community, creativity, trust and contribution.
In every moment we have a choice, a choice to give or
a choice to take. In our power to make a difference
the receiving comes from giving, we are so aligned with
our divinity that there is no separation of the two.
We recognise that what we say, do and value matters,
no matter who we are or what we do. Everyone matters.
Discovering some of your own power to make a difference
is knowing real success.
1. What really matters to you in life, list three of
your highest values and then explore how to communicate
and take action toward the meaning of these values.
2. Is there a relationship in your life that is experiencing
some disharmony or conflict, how can you reach out to
offer some forgiveness or peace? You might need to make
a call or write a letter, focus on their well being
and yours will come. Ask how can I give to this person
right now? And you will naturally find your own freedom.
3. Take time to fill yourself up. Go into nature, meditate,
take a walk whichever gives you the space to go into
some quiet and stillness, so that you can hear your
own voice. The gentle yet powerful voice that is your
inner directed leader, the voice that gives you guidance,
the truth, and direction toward your own dreams, goals
and desires.
4. Taking care of your health is the greatest investment
you can make. When you feel good, you look good and
you exude a presence and vitality that inspires and
uplifts others. This often influences them to do and
feel the same.
You now know how your relationship with you is in direct
proportion to the relationships you have with others
and with life. Know yourself, and how you relate. That
alone will make a powerful difference to so many around
you - one person at a time.
Jenni Madison is an experienced business owner, brand
consultant and self leadership coach. To know more about
one on one sessions, weekly events and other resources
to enhance your unique leadership style go to www.shyneworldwide.com
Shyne
Worldwide The Power to Make a Difference
jenni@jennimadison.com
07 3398 7480
www.jennimadison.com
House
Hold Cleaners.. Cleaning What?:by Vive Organic Food
and Health Clinic!
A
number of chemicals used in almost all cleaning products
are thought to pose health risks upon inhalation or
contact. There is alarming evidence that these cause
malfunction to important organ systems in the body,
such as the liver, kidney and nervous system.
Of these, phenols are continually cited as a major concern.
Phenols are predominantly used to give that chemically
clean smell and are thought to contribute to conditions
affecting the central nervous system, cardiovascular
system, renal system and the liver.
Other health risks include chlorine, ammonia, ethanol,
and cresol. Diethylene glycol, a component of window
cleaner, compromises nervous system function specifically.
Perchloroethylene, used in spot removers, has been linked
to liver and kidney damage while butyl cellosolve, a
constituent in most all-purpose cleaners, is damaging
to bone marrow, the nervous system, kidney and liver
function.
Apart from their individual actions, these chemicals
also tend to react when mixed or used together, like
bleach and ammonia. Any product containing calcium or
sodium hypochlorite should not be used in conjunction
with ammonias, drain cleaners, or other acids. When
combined, these chemicals form chloramines which cause
reactions such as coughing, wheezing, chest pain, shortness
of breath, nausea, and mucous membrane irritation. Exposure
to chlorine gas (produced when chlorine and acids are
mixed) will cause this reaction, even in very small
quantities. So when looking at house hold cleaners,
if it smells clean and sterile it most probably will
contain a number of these chemical, most notably phenols.
Cleaners that contain natural fragrance such as Myrtle,
Lavender, or Citrus are recommended as safe alternatives.
We have a large range of natural cleaning products that
are free from nasty chemicals and are environmentally
friendly, such as Natural Instinct, Eco, Ecover, Ecologic,
and Enviroclean. These products are particularly useful
with grey water systems, where waste water is applied
to our gardens. Happy Cleaning
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Class 1 How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays--Step by Step,
with Slide Presentation. Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday
for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM
Class 2 The Toilet Paper Roll--Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion. Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00
for 2 hours.
Class 3 Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique
Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and
Nearby Bathtub?--Group Practice. Meets 4 weeks, Saturday
10:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 4 Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry
Hamper and The Floor--Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5 Dinner Dishes--Can They Levitate and Fly Into
The Kitchen Sink? Examples on Video. Meets 4 weeks,
Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM
Class 6 Loss Of Identity--Losing The Remote To Your
Significant Other. Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7 Learning How To Find Things--Starting With Looking
In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside
Down While Screaming.. Open Forum Monday at 8:00 PM
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Class 8 Health Watch--Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful
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Class 9 Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost--Real
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Class 11 Learning to Live--Basic Differences Between
Mother and Wife. Online Classes and role-playing Tuesdays
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