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Issue
Number 18 - August 2002
In
this months issue of "Naturally Happy"
Local
Health and Fitness Centres: Get started with a great Introductory Offer!
South East Queensland has fast become a haven
for top quality fitness centres. Some have video shops, some have fanatastic
cafes and most these days have child care facilities that are second
to none. Whether your needing to add or deduct a few kilos from your
life these centres are conveniently located in a neibourhood near you.
We have done all our research and found the best
of the best fitness centres in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. You'll
find over 60 full profiles of local fitness centres and each centre
has a great introductory offer to help you get started,
click
here to find a health and fitness centre close to you.
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Noni : Pure, Potent, Revitalising - A wide variety of positive effects!
with
Tree of Health
Noni - a South Pacific Herbal
The value of the Noni plant (Morinda citrifolia)
and especially of the juice of its fruit (Noni Juice) is rapidly gaining
recognition around the world. It is also being consumed daily by an
increasing number of people who see significant improvements to their
general health and well being. Noni is a tree that grows in the tropical
areas of the world. It is found from India to Eastern Polynesia and
has been used by the inhabitants of these areas for its medicinal properties.
The Polynesians in particular have a long history of using Noni as part
of their rich healing heritage.
Information about Noni is more substantial from
this region of the world than from India or any other region. Polynesian
legends are full of heroes who subsisted on the noni plant in days of
hardship. It was also given to anyone convalescing from a long or traumatic
illness. Noni juice works at a cellular level to stimulate the cells
in several systems in the body. And the more efficiently our cells function,
the better we feel. Ripe Noni fruit contains a concentration of Anthroquinones
including one called Damnacanthal, which possesses a purgative activity.
This accounts for the 'cleansing' effect described by many users. Pure
Noni juice does not contain any fat. It is high in carbohydrates and
very low in sugar, which accounts for its bitter or sour taste.
Pure Noni juice does have a distinctive smell,
which many people liken to the smell of blue vein cheese. There is an
increasing amount of anecdotal evidence which reveals that Noni increases
body energy, stamina, and feeling of well-being. Noni is one of many
traditional herbals emerging from the islands and forests of the tropical
areas of the world. It is demanding more serious consideration from
researchers. In the meantime, more and more people are discovering for
themselves the benefits of this unusual Pacific Island fruit Tree of
Health Noni Juice is processed using whole ripe Noni fruit. There are
no other juices or water added. No preservatives and no sugars.
Tree of Health's founder, Helen Russell, has
always had a strong personal interest in native botanical health products.
Helen had been suffering from a type of chronic fatigue for a number
of years, when in March 1999 she stumbled across Noni Juice. Helen was
so overwhelmed by the positive effects it had on her own health, that
she decided to establish a company to market Noni Juice in Australia..
Tree of Health Noni Juice is available in 500ml and 1 litre bottles.
For more information on Noni, click
here
Wesley
Weight Management Clinic: Remarkable success over the past 4 years!
Wesley Weight Management Clinic (A Division of
Wesley Corporate Health)
Wesley Corporate Health is owned by one of Queensland's
leading cardiology groups, whose main focus is health risk reduction.
The Wesley Weight Management Clinic (a division
of Wesley Corporate Health) is part of a new generation in health care
for people with weight concerns. A team of doctors, psychologists, dietitians
and exercise physiologists supervise the clinic's scientifically based
weight management programs. Not only do our programs have a strong medical
component in identifying and managing health risks, but they also have
a strong emphasis on nutrition, activity, lifestyle counselling and
motivational support.
The clinic has been remarkably successful over
the past four years. It assists each participant with long-term weight
loss through education, support and motivation, and it prides itself
on the outcomes achieved. The main reasons behind the program's success
is the importance placed on education in healthy lifestyle habits. By
the completion of the program, you will be able to successfully continue
on with new lifestyle changes.
The Clinic's average weight loss after one month
is 5.3 kilograms, after a four-month program the average weight loss
is 12 kilograms and on completion of a twelve-month program the average
weight loss is 22 kilograms. From those wanting to shift 3 kilograms
to people who want to shed 40+ kilograms, the Clinic's medical and non-medically
supervised programs can help achieve results. We recognise that losing
weight is a tough challenge that many people are unable to cope with
alone.
The Wesley Weight Management Clinic offers a
number of structured, yet tailor-made programs. Our approach involves
an initial consultation first up to identify your needs and goals and
to choose the right program for the individual. Programs then include
a thorough medical examination with a doctor, weekly confidential consultations
allowing your program to be modified to suit the changing needs and
events in your life. All programs include an individual heart rate monitored
walk by an exercise physiologist.
If you are a busy professional constantly faced
with business pressures, or at home with a family to feed, as long as
you are committed and motivated to succeed, the Wesley Weight Management
Clinic can cater to any of your needs. Medicare and private health insurance
(depending on your level of cover) rebates apply. Please contact (07)
3870 4420 for any further enquiries or to book for an initial consultation.
or visit www.wesleycorporatehealth.com
Fitness
Questions?: Kerrie Blumson has the answers!
BA Applied Science - Human Movements, BA Education
-Physical Education and Health.
Brought to you by Fernwood Womens Health Club
- Toowong.
Over the next 3 months we have Kerrie Blumson
from Fernwood Fitness- Toowong answering any fitness related questions
that you might have. We will be publishing a few answers in our next
issue of Naturally Happy in September.
Please note that we have over 7000 subscribers
to Naturally Happy and might not be able to answer all questions and
apologise in advance if any questions are not answered.
Ask a question by clicking
here
Click
here to visit Fernwood Womens Health Club -Toowong.
Health
Buzz: The latest news on all things good for you!
Brought
to you by www.mindandbody.com.au
Vitamin, vegetable or mineral -
what's in a name?
Many people describe anything they buy from a
health food store or the natural health section of a pharmacy as a "vitamin".
In reality, vitamins are just one type of ingredient among many that
go toward making up natural health supplements, or nutriceuticals. Often
falling under the "vitamin" banner are minerals, amino acids, herbs
or plant medicines, other nutrients like fatty acids, and food extracts
such as fibres and soy protein. So there you have it - if you want to
appear supplement savvy, remember a herb is a herb, a vitamin is a vitamin,
and although they often meet, they'll never be the same.
Minerals on the menu Japanese food lovers
take a bow.
The "nori" keeping your sushi roll together is
an excellent source of vitamins beneficial to good health. That's because
nori is made of seaweed, otherwise known as kelp, and kelp is adept
at absorbing minerals from the sea in which it grows. Iodine, iron,
calcium and sulfur are all found in kelp, along with chromium and magnesium.
If you're not big on Japanese food or you're after more minerals than
your average sushi serve can provide, concentrated kelp extracts are
available.
A vein struggle?
Did you know that if you're prone to spider
veins, you've often got cold hands and feet or you bruise easily, you
may be at a greater risk of developing varicose veins? The common denominator
here is weak vascular walls. In the case of varicose veins, blood pools
in the vein rather than returning to the heart, because over the years
the wall of the vein has lost its tone. The good news is that if you
think you might be at risk, or even if you've already developed some
varicose veins, there is plenty you can do to ward off this painful
and unsightly problem. Including plenty of vitamin C rich foods in your
diet, moving your blood around regularly - yes, exercising - and putting
toning herbs like horsechestnut to use can all help. Horsechestnut,
bilberry, Ginkgo biloba and gotu kola are herbs that help to strengthen
blood vessel walls.
Herbs for headaches
These days, choosing a headache medication can
be a headache in itself, but did you ever wonder what people did before
there were headache drugs? As with all ailments, they turned to nature,
and frequently the herbs willowbark and feverfew. The drug aspirin was
actually developed from the active constituent in willowbark, while
feverfew is still recommended by herbalists for relief from headache
and migraine.
www.mindandbody.com.au
Short
and Sweet: Pizza
Popcorn!
Pizza Popcorn Serves :6
Ingredients : 20g Australian Butter 1/3 cup
popping corn 1 tablespoon pizza seasoning 1/2 cup grated Australian
Parmesan Cheese
Method : Place butter and popping corn in a
large covered saucepan or wok and cook over a high heat, shaking vigorously
for approximately 2 minutes, or until all corn has popped. Sprinkle
with seasoning and cheese. Portion into paper cones or bags and serve
immediately.
Nutritional Analysis per serve Serves : 6 Carbohydrates
: 1 g Energy : 242 kJ Calcium : 122 mg Protein : 4 g Iron : mg Fat :
4 g
Laughter
is the best medicine!
BRIDGET JONES STRESS DIET
This is a specially formulated diet designed
to help women cope with the stress that builds up during the day:
BREAKFAST 1 grapefruit 1 slice whole-wheat toast
1 cup skim milk
LUNCH small portion lean, steamed chicken with
a cup of spinach cup herbal tea 1 miniature Mars bar
AFTERNOON TEA the rest of the mini Mars bars
in the bag tub of Hagen Daas ice cream with chocolate-chip topping
DINNER 4 bottles of wine (red or white) 2 loaves
garlic bread 1 family size supreme pizza 3 snickers bars
LATE NIGHT SNACK Whole frozen Sarah Lee cheesecake
(eaten directly from the freezer)
REMEMBER: STRESSED SPELLED BACKWARDS IS "DESSERTS"
Quote
of the month
"Keep away from people who try to belittle
your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make
you feel that you, too, can become great".
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
6 PPS Hairwear packs up for grabs
A big congratulations to the 4 lucky winners
of the Polar Heart Rate Monitors! Over the next 8 weeks we are giving
away 6 great D Zine Hairwear packs thanks to PPS Hairwear.
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more details
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE NEW LOOK NATURALLY
HAPPY E-MAG!
Launching in September!
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for all your natural health, fitness and beauty needs!
In
the next issue of the NEW LOOK "Naturally Happy"
- Personal Training in South East Qld
- Day Spa - the ultimate experience!
- Pilates -big buzz!
- Fitness Questions?
- Health
Buzz:The latest news on all things good for you!
- Short
and sweet!
My
Health Specials provides this information for your personal education
and enrichment. Information provided should not be used for diagnosing
or treating a health problem or disease. Nor should the information replace
the advice of your health care practitioner. Always seek professional
advice if suffering an illness.
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