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The
Side Effects of Personal Training: by Optima Fitness
Club!
Physical
exercise is now widely accepted as an important part
of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The results that
can be achieved have been in the public eye with programs
like the biggest loser which highlights how exercise
and a good diet can change people lives. Exercise can
offer many physiological, psychological and social benefits
and by using a personal trainer to start your exercise
campaign you too could radically change your life. Personal
training is widely becoming the way to get started with
exercise, maintain interest and keep challenging your
body to get the results you are after.
The work of most personal trainers is to help clients
work towards their fitness goals, helping them achieve
weight loss, increasing or maintaining fitness levels,
providing supervision and encouragement whilst the exercise
is taking place. These are very important factors when
it comes to exercising. There are often many factors
that contribute to achieving your fitness goals. The
type of exercise is very important along with different
aspects of your diet. With strength training a personal
trainer can be extremely valuable as they will help
you get the most out of each workout in a safe way.
Strength training has recently been highlighted to prevent
the onset of diseases in such as osteoporosis especially
in the older population.
Personal trainers will be able to help you with all
the factors needed to get you in the shape you want
to be in a safe but speedy way. Studies have shown that
after 12 weeks using a personal trainer once a week
73% of clients not only improved their health and fitness
they overcame barriers to exercise, received support,
gained dietary advice, set clearer goals in and out
of the gym. The clients also commented on how using
a personal trainer helped to prevent exercise relapse.
Call Optima Fitness Today to get your First Personal
Training Session and First Week FREE….
Tel: 3262 2928
www.optimasports.com.au
Email:
[email protected]
Allergies
- The Mucous Membrane Focus:
by Ron Fisher, ND Naturopath at Perpetual Wellbeing!
An
allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system
to certain substances that are 'foreign' to our bodies.
These substances are called allergens, and they can
range from food and pollen to drugs and dust and can
quite frequently occur in combination. Allergies are
something we seem to acquire throughout life, and some
people are more susceptible than others. The entry point
to our bodies for allergens is usually the upper respiratory
tract or the gastrointestinal system. These areas of
our body are lined with mucous membranes. Of course
the allergy can also be introduced by injection (including
vaccinations) but this is less common and very hard
to prove.
Mucous membranes function as protection, support, nutrient
absorption, and secretion of mucus, enzymes, and salts.
In the case of allergies the protection role fails.
From a naturopathic point of view it makes sense to
help the body restore the protection role of the mucous
membranes. Conventional medicine has gone down the path
of trying to modify the immune response to the allergen.
It seems more logical to us to focus the treatment on
restoring the mucous membranes to good health and the
body to normal function. After all, the majority of
your immune system actually functions out of these mucous
membranes and so the restoration process is also restoring
good immune function.
The starting point for a naturopathic treatment for
allergy is identifying and removing the main causes
of the allergy. This is usually necessary so that we
can remove inflammation from the area affected and start
the process of repairing the mucous membranes. There
are a number of herbal remedies that have been shown
to be effective in this repair process. You will need
therapeutic doses of these remedies which are only available
from a practitioner qualified in naturopathy or herbal
medicine.
Once you and your practitioner are satisfied that the
repair process is effective you can then experiment
with reintroducing the allergens. At first this should
be at very minute doses.They should be introduced one
at a time with a small increase in the dose every 3
days so that your tolerance to the allergen builds up
slowly and your now healthy mucous membranes have got
time to adjust. With more severe allergies it may be
necessary to wait around 1 year for the antibodies for
the allergen to be fully cleared from your system before
introducing the allergen but in less serious cases it
may be possible to start introducing the allergen after
a few months of maintaining healthy mucous membranes.
Success at this final stage of treatment of reintroducing
the allergen can vary greatly between people and will
depend largely on the skill of your practitioner. If
this process fails, then you will need to continue to
avoid the allergen to remain in good health.
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20, HSBC Building 300 Queen St, (07) 3023 5082
http://www.perpetualwellbeing.com.au
Doormats: by Sue Lester!
Years
ago I moved into my new home and bought a brightly coloured
mat to welcome my family and friends into my home. The
sunflowers glowed as they welcomed me home each day,
and I loved seeing them. At first I kicked my shoes
off rather than wipe them on the mat, but one day I
was in a hurry and forgot. After that, it was easy,
and after all, wasn't that its job? Days turned into
weeks, months, the flowers faded under the sun and dirt
to the point I forgot they were even there. One day
I noticed the mat was looking quite worn down and not
very welcoming. It started to irritate me more and more
each time I saw it. Eventually a pretty daisy caught
my eye and I dumped the old doormat in the bin. Neither
doormat be nor treat.
www.growingcontent.com.au
Paddington
Clinic 12/261 Given Tce, Paddington, Qld. Growing Content,
432
Wickham St, Fortitude Valley Qld 0428 128 679.
Get Fit,
Lose Weight and Help Your Community at the Same time:
By YMCA Wellness Studios!
The
benefits of regular exercise are well known, but many
of us have trouble maintaining the motivation required
to stick with it long enough to see real results. For
those of us who need that extra push, personal training
is an excellent solution.
Group Personal Training
YMCA do offer traditional one-on-one personal training,
but their most popular option is small group training.
Groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people to ensure
that everyone receives ample personal attention from
the trainer.
Most groups are male only or female only, although there
are some mixed sex groups which are ideal if you'd like
to train with your partner. Specialist groups are also
available for the over 50s.
Unlike at a traditional gym, group training involves
a social interaction and builds a 'team spirit' which
helps motivate everyone to stay on track. It's a great
way to turn exercise into a fun social event rather
than a chore.
Another benefit of group training is the cost, which
is much less than one-on-one training. The standard
programme involves 2 sessions per week, each 45 minutes
long and costs $109 per month. That's less than $12.60
per session!
There is no joining fee, no fixed term contract and
the first week is free! Why train at the YMCA?
o
No joining fee
o No contract - cancel at any time
o The first week is FREE
o Small group training is a great way to stay motivated
o Enjoy social interaction with like minded people
o Every session is different so it won't become boring
o
Know your fees are being used to help good causes
Helping
Your Community
The
YMCA is a not-for-profit organisation and has been operating
in Brisbane since 1864. Proceeds from its wellness studios
are used to help underprivileged people in South east
Queensland.
Programmes include the provision of 14,000 meals for
homeless people each year and breakfasts for school
aged children in Logan three times a week.
Training at the YMCA is a great way to get fit, meet
new people and help your community all at the same time.
Why not pop in or give them a call today to see if they
have a package that suits you.
52
Freda St, Upper Mt Gravatt 3349 8646
95 Abbotsford Road Perry Park Bowen HIlls (07) 3852
3974
www.ymcawellness.com.au
Should I stay or Should I Go: by Clayfield Counselling!
There comes a time in some relationship when this stalemate
question rears itself and can make you question your
relationship. There is no magic solution or one answer
to this age old question. It all depends of how you
feel the relationship is benefitting you and what you
gain from it.
It is not a question that once asked can be pushed down
into the depth of your consciousness; it isn't something
you can ignore and hope it goes away. Instead you need
to face the issue head on and quite simply don't be
afraid to confront your fears about a relationship that
isn't working. One of the main feelings that people
in these situations feel is 'confusion', the decision
to stay in a relationship or to leave is not one which
can be taken lightly. It is about making a decision
and not looking back, a common occurrence for many couples
is after making the decision about their relationship,
for one reason or another they change their minds. This
"back flip" is one of the main contributors to confusion
and hesitation.
What can I do?
Sometimes time can be an important factor in any relationship,
when you ask these questions of each other, take a few
weeks to talk and communicate, make the decisions together.
It is important for couples to keep the lines of communication
open, so that each person can express their feelings
and thoughts on the relationship.
Some of the major reasons for the "should I stay or
should I go" questions, arise out of our expectations
and how we feel we should act in certain situations,
one example is the issue of whether a couple get married.
This can make or break a relationship: some important
questions are
When did the issue of marriage arise?
Is there an external pressure leading you to make the
decision about marriage? i.e. parents with traditional
values.
Are you only considering marriage because it is the
accepted social norm after being in a relationship for
some time?
Or was it casually brought up or was there an ultimatum?
Just because couples have been together for many years,
doesn't necessarily mean that they should get married,
sometimes people are the happiest when they make their
own decision without letting the expectations of others
affect them
If you are in a relationship, where the question, Should
I stay or should I leave, has arisen, sometimes the
best option is to have relationship counselling. We
at Clayfield Counselling Services believe that sometimes
we all need an emotional tune up, and it is important
for people in a relationship to have open lines of communication.
699-713
Sandgate Rd 07 3862 6622
http://www.clayfieldcounselling.com.au
Health,
Fitness and Racquet Club:by Club Coops!
A
good health and racquet club is like a second home:
Comfortable, close to work or home with tennis and squash
courts and a fully air-conditioned equipped gym with
a pool. With plenty of car parking available, you will
enjoy training on cutting edge equipment or participating
in a group fitness class by world class trainers. Even
swim laps in our 25m heated pool after your workout?
“You
will not be disappointed with the New Renovations we
have completed in the Health Club” Paul Boast’s. If
group fitness is more your style, Coops classes range
from Popular Les Mills to Freestyle and Boxing, Yoga
and Pilates. You should ask about their NEW Kinesis
Room if Quick Results are what you are after!
“We
aim to create a nurturing environment with a holiday
house atmosphere that promotes feelings of wellbeing,
relaxation, happiness and RESULTS” Paul mentioned. Rest
assured, they have it all covered for mums and dads
too. Their childminding facility will put your mind
at rest while you either do a well deserved workout
or a game of tennis or squash.
Memberships
are from just $9.99 per week* and if you mention this
add you will receive 3 x 1/2 hour Personal Training
Sessions! Visit Club Coops today at www.clubcoops.com.au
or call 3263 5233 to arrange a time to meet one of their
friendly customer care staff!
Short
and Sweet:Tabouleh with Chickpeas!
Serves
4
1
cup cracked wheat 425g can drained chickpeas 2 large
ripe tomatoes, diced 1 small cucumber, diced 3 spring
onions, finely sliced 1 cup parsley, chopped 1 cup mint,
chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive
oil Cover the cracked wheat with cold water and soak
for 15 minutes. Strain through a sieve and squeeze out
excess moisture. Mix with remaining ingredients and
serve chilled.
Laughter
is the best medicine!
Smart
Mom A mother was walking with her four year old daughter
one day when the daughter picked up something off the
ground and started to put it into her mouth. The mother
stopped her and said she shouldn't do that. "Why," asked
the little girl. "Because it’s dirty. It's been on the
ground. You don't know where it's been. It probably
has germs." The little girl looked up at her mom with
admiration and asked, "How do you know so much?" Thinking
quickly, the mother said, "All moms know so much. We
have to. It's on the Mommy Test. If you don't know it,
you don't get to be a mommy." You never know what is
going to come out of the mouth of a kid. Here are some
good ones to enjoy. The little girl pondered this for
a few minutes, then her face brightened. "I get it!"
she said. "If you don't pass the test, you get to be
a daddy!" "Yup," said the mom..
.Quote
of the week!
"I am not discouraged, because every
wrong attempt discarded is another step forward."
Thomas Edison
For
a Good Cause: Why Support ABLE Australia?
Able
Australia Services is a long-standing non-profit organisation
that provides services to people with multiple disabilities
including deafblindness.
http://www.ableaustralia.org.au
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by Hypnosis,
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Health Club
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Fit Hire
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Wellness Centre
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- Short
and sweet!
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