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Get to know your inner coreAnd how to find it

Health and happinessAre you making the right choices?

Introducing... eVoke kidsHot tips for healthy kids

your job and find your balance

Easy solutions for your homeComposting & cleansing the air you breathe Love

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204 from the editor

5 meet our contributors

your inspiration

6 Work&Life–findingyourfit

7 candice suggests…

8 eVoketalkstoSallyGray

9 eVoke philosopher

10 eVoke reviews

your body

12 Agreeable (as opposed to rotten)to the core

14 Secret women’s business…

16 Theecosystemwithin

17 Innercityheavenonearth

18 Happy&healthy?

your abode

20 Composting–itisn’tadirtyword

22 Greensolutiontoindoorpollution

your kitchen

23 An oldie but a goodie

your kids

25 Superchargeyoursuperkids

28 Gentlycrackleandpop!

30 The rise of eco parenting

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I’VE hADsomenigglinghealthissuesthisyearandamjuststartingtofeelmorelikemyusualenergeticandvibrantself.Itwasatimelyreminderformenottotakemygoodhealthforgranted.Theyour body section has some great articles this issue to giveusallanudgeintherightdirectionforachievingtiptophealth.

I’mveryexcitedtointroduceyoutoeVoke’s Your kidssectionforthefirsttime.It’ssomethingIhavewantedtoincludefromthefirstissuesoamthrilledwehavefinallymanagedtosqueezeitin.Localnaturopath,NatalieElliothaswrittenaninformativearticleonpage25thatisamust-readforanyonewhohaschildrenintheirlife.

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Chael hiltonChael has a diverse background of work andlifeexperience.ShewasthefirstSTOTTPILATES instructor trainer in Australia and startedtrainingclientsandinstructorsnearly12yearsagoandhasrecentlystartedherownbusiness.www.ch-ilates.com.au

GillSkeerMasterCoachNLPGillianisaprofessionallifeandsuccesscoach and business owner at Creative CoachingSolutions.Gillianisalsoaspeaker,motivationalpresenter,publishedcolumnistand shares her success secrets as a featured authorinthenewlypublishedbook,Millionaire Coach.www.creativecoach.co

Michelle SimsMichelleisafoodandwell-beingexpertwho inspires countless individuals to have a fabulouslyhotandhealthybodyforlife.Shereachesheronlinecommunitywithhervideosande-newsletter,andleadsdynamiconlinetraining.www.wellnesswithmichelle.com

AmyO’BrienAmyusesChineseHerbsandAcupuncturetotreatdiseaseandachievefabuloushealth.PassionateaboutstayingtruetotheclassicalstyleofChineseMedicineshecanoftenbefoundsittingatacommunitymarketporingover2000-year-oldChinesemedicaltexts.www.chinesemedicinecentre.net.au

Dr Janice ChanDr.JaniceChanispassionateaboutcaringformembersofentirefamilies,frombabiesandchildrentoadultsandgrandparents.Dr.Chanhasparticipatedinmanyvolunteeringprograms aimed to provide chiropractic care tounderprivilegedcommunities.www.nervana.com.au

AmandaGunzburgAmanda has been an avid food gardener for over15yearsandestablishedEdibleGardenCreations,anorganic,ediblegardeningbusiness that aims to bring the wonderful world of food gardening to a broader sector ofthecommunity.amanda@ediblegardencreations.com.au

Natalie ElliottNatalieElliottisaqualifiednaturopathandwesternherbalistinhertenthyearofclinicalpractice.OutsideofclinicalworkNatalieteachesat the Endeavour College of Natural health and ispartoftheHBFHeathPromotionsteam.Hermottois‘HealthisWealth’andsheenjoysanabundantfamilylifewiththreechildren.www.friendlieschemistsubiaco.com.au

Candice AikenCandiceisablogger,writer,speaker,holistichealthcoachandco-creatorofCo-insideWellbeing.Candicebelieveseverythinghappensforareason,thatlaughteristhebestmedicineandlovereallydoesmaketheworldgo‘round.www.co-inside.com.au

Jussi KurttiJussiisapersonaltrainerandcertifiedstrengthandconditioningspecialist,originallyfromthearcticwildernessofFinland.Hisexpertisehascovered all roles from corporation wellness coachingtopersonaltraininginvariouswidelyknown training facilities and personal training studiosaroundtheworld.Facebook ‘Jussi Kurtti strength coach’

Donna MacMullinDonnaisajournalist,graphicdesigner,ecomumandfounderofIttyBittyGreenie,ablogand children’s boutique for those passionate abouthealthandsustainableliving.www.ittybittygreenie.com.au

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moreandrestingless.Thesebehaviourswon’tservetheminthelonger-termandcanresultinmentalandphysicalhealthissues,workperformanceissuesandrelationshipissues.Focussingtoomuchononeareaofyourlifemeansneglectingotherareasandthismayhavenegativeconsequences.

Ifthat’sthecaseforyou,theremightbe some value in considering what it is thatreallypushesyourbuttons.Wherethereispassion,thereispurpose,andwithpurposecomesahealthier,morepositivemindset,andthatwillgenerallyleadtoanoverallhealthierwayoflife.

Somaybe,thebestwaytoenjoywhatyoudo,istodowhatyouenjoy!

Imagine that:lovingwhatyouworkat!Closeyoureyesandimaginethat.Takeamomenttothinkaboutyourperfectworkingday.Justimaginewhatthatmight look like and feel like and sound like.Whatactivitieswouldyoubedoinginthatperfectworkday?Whatpeopleandthingswouldbearoundyou?Whathoursmightyoubeworking?Whatistheenvironmentorsettingforyourimaginedperfectworkday?

unstimulating,consuming,stressful,draining,demanding,playingthegame,goingnowhere,notwhatthey’dimaginedittobe.

What is it that keeps people locked into ajob,abusiness,acareerpaththattheyinherentlyknowisnottherightfitforthem?

Noteveryonecannecessarilyseethat there is a choice in their particular situation.Itsimplymaybethattheirneedsandperceiveddemandsout-weightheirinherentdesiresandwishes.

Workcanbecomeall-consuming;theremaybeincreasedworkplacedemandsandexpectations;there’sthelureofthedollar;guiltfornotworkingovertime;theimperativetoproveoneself;thebeliefthatoneistoooldorhasbeentoolonginoneindustrytoconsiderchanging;there’sworkplacecompetition;fearofjudgement;familyexpectations;lackofconfidence,thelistgoeson.

Somepeoplemaydeveloplonger-termpatterns of thinking and behaviour that seethemworkinglongerhours,earning

MANyofmyclientswillsaytomethatwhiletheyarenotentirelyunhappyintheirjobs,theyarenotentirelyhappyeither.Whetherthisisanacceptablesituationornot,isreallyuptotheindividualthemselves.

Somepeopleareokaywiththestatusquo.Othersthinktheyarenotdeservingofanybetter.Andsomerecognise that there must be more to thedailygrindthantheyarecurrentlyexperiencing.

As a life and success coach a common situation I see is where an individual finallyrealisesthattheirwork-lifeexperiencecouldpotentiallybedifferent.Theymaynotbeawareofwhatanalternativemightbe,buttheysensetheircurrentsituationisnottheright‘fit’.

Let’s think about it: people spend a lotoftimeatwork,sowouldn’ttheywanttobetrulyenjoyingwhattheyareinvestingsomuchtimeinto?

You’dthinkso.Butinrealitymanypeoplearenot.I’veheardclientsdescribe their work experiences as boring,unchallenging,unrewarding,

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10 minute meditation for calm radiance In his book Hurry up and Meditate,DavidMichiesuggestsavisualisationmeditationexercisecalled‘thecocoon’whichhelpstosettlethemind, releasestressandcreateacalmradiance.Practicethismodifiedmeditation dailyfortenminutestofeelthebenefits.

1. Firstthinginthemorning,findaquietandwarmspaceawayfromdistractions.2. Sitincross-leggedpositionwithastraightback,palmsfacingupandcloseyoureyes.

3. Beginwithbreath-countingmeditation.Takeaslowanddeepbreathinandasyoubreatheoutslowly,count‘one’andsoonforafewrounds.

4. Visualiseyourselfsurroundedbyacocoonofradiantwhitelight,whichisintenseandserene.

5. Witheveryinhalation,feelthelightbeingdrawndownintoyourbodywithtranquilityandhappiness.

6. Breathbybreathabsorbmoreoftheradiantserenity,feelingitpermeateyourentirebody.

7. Remainabsorbedinthislightuntiltheendofthesession.8. Feelyourshouldersrelaxandyourbodyfreefromstress.9. Openyoureyesandsmiletoyourself.

Reallyimagineinvividdetailalltheelementsthatwouldmakeupyourperfectworkday.Forifyoucanimagineitinyourmind,thenyoucancreateitinyourreality.Itmayrequireyoutomakesomeadjustmentsinyourlifetoaccommodatethechanges,andintheshort-termthatmayevencausesomegrowingpains.Inthelongrunthough,theeffortwillbeworthit.Therealityisyourstocreate.

So, time to ask yourself some questions: •Whenyoulookatyourworkinglife,areyoubeingabsolutelyauthentic?

•Iswhatyouaredoingsomethingthatyoureallyenjoy?

•Iswhatyouchosetoworkatalignedwithyourvalues?

•Doyoudesiresomethingelse?

•Ifyouweretobetrulyhonestwithyourself,isyourcurrentworksituationtheoneyouwouldbeinifyouhadyourtimealloveragain?

Ifyourcurrentsituationisnotcongruentwithwhatyouknowtobetrueandrightforyou,theneventuallyyouwilleitherlosemotivationoryouwillbegintodesireachangeindirection.Makingthechangesnow,willmakeforahappierlifemovingforward.Findingtheright‘fit’inyourwork-lifemightjustbethegreatestgiftyoucangivetoyourself.

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your inspiration

Run us through a typical day of your diet. Iamveryfortunatetohavechickens,soIstartmostdayshavingeggswithavocado and veggies or homemade sourdough.LunchisusuallyapickyplatethatIsharewithmysonincludingbonebrothsoup,rawcheese,avocadodip,carrots,bluecornchips,pateorliverwurst,tunaandmayoonlettuceleavesandsauerkrautorleftovers.Dinneralwaysincludesveggiesorsaladwithfish,chicken,redmeatandyummysauces.Wedon’ttendtosnackmuch because I know all the secrets to keeping little tummies and bodies satisfiedlonger,butwehavearawmilksmoothieifanything.

What is your favourite technological toy and why?Myhusband,withoutwhomIwouldhavenocluewithmostgadgets.

Share with us a defining moment in your life? Thebirthofmyson,gamechanging!

What evokes inspiration in you? The families that have the courage to make the changes needed to create lastinghealthfortheirkids,noonesaiditwouldbeeasybuttherewardsareworthit.

SALLyisthefounderofRealHealthyKids,abusinesscommittedtoimprovingthehealthoutcomesforchildrenthrough‘theright’nutritioneducation.OverhercareerasaNaturopathandNutritionistSallyrecognisedthegrowingissueofillnessinchildrenfrombirthonwardsthatsimplywasn’tthecaseinyearsgoneby.FollowingconsiderableresearchandfurtherstudySallyidentifiedthefoodwefeedourkidsasthecriticalfactorandthatthemajorityoftheinformationweareexposedtoisbasedonmisinformationandprofiteering.

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Tell us how you’re feeling today? TodayIfeelextremelygratefultohavehadtheopportunitytospendthewholedaywithmylittleboytotallydedicatedto hanging out together without a trillion thingstodo.

Describe yourself in 5 words. Iaskedmyhusbandforhelpwiththisone,isthatcheating?Heregoes:mother(firstofall),passionate,focused(hesaidserioussometimes),caring,generous.

Is there anything you would change about yourself and why? Ihavelearntalongthewaytoacceptandloveeverythingaboutmyself,lifeand time are too precious to be caught upinworryingaboutthelittlethings.

Do you have any socially unacceptable habits? Myhusbandseemstothinkmydancingqualifiesorlaunchingintoimpromptunutritionseminars,Iam notsurewhatthefussisabout!

What is your favourite ‘naughty’ food? Idoloveagoodhotchip,youknowthekindthathasbeencookedfirstthenbakeduntilcrispyinorganicchickenorduckfat.

Share with eVoke readers a deep, dark, secret? IloveaglassofagoodbutterywoodedchardonnaywhichIthinkfitsreallywellwithmyhealthimage.

Where is your top holiday destination? The WA coastline has an awful lot to offerandIreallyenjoyanythingnearthebeach,butIcan’tgopastBaliforthe complete lack of chores and NO cooking.

What is your favourite place in the world? IhaveenjoyedsomanyplacesandthinkthedefiningmomentsaremoreaboutthepeopleIamwith.

What do you consider the most important factor for maintaining mental wellbeing? Ifinditreallyimportanttomaintainperspective,taketimeout,breathe andlaugh.

Do you have a beauty secret or beauty treatment you can’t live without? Therightfood,water,probioticsandcoconutoil.

What or who makes you laugh? Jacob,heis3andsaysthemosthilariousthings,Ijusttrytostaypresentenoughnottomissthem.

your inspiration

Whysitonyourdailycommutetoworkandplugintoyoure-mails,tweetsorFacebook?Whysitinacaféwithfriendsandtextothers?Whycheckyourpersonale-mailsevery15minutes?Why,wheninalovelyholidaylocationonastunningday,beupdatingyoursocialmediapagesbraggingaboutwhereyouareandyourfriendsarenot?Yes,I have witnessed all of these examples andmore.

Our modern devices are making it easyforustobebusy.Theyallowustofilleverywakingmomente-mailing,texting,tweetingetceteraandoftenwhileweareeating,driving(!),shoppingandworking.Whatwouldhappenifweweren’tsobusybeingbusy?Perhapswewouldfindspacetobreathe,clearourmindsofchaotic

WEAREALLBuSY,AREN’TWE? yet we all share the same 24 hour time slotwiththeuniverse.Whydosomepeopleliketothinkthattheyarebusierthanothers?Oneofmyfavouriteexamples is the answering machine message that sounds something like this:“Iamtoobusytoanswermyphonerightnow,soleaveamessageandIwillgetbacktoyouwhenIcan.”Ibegyourpardon?

It seems to be the curse of the modern world.Perhaps,itiseventrendyanddesirable?Beingbusymakesusappearproductiveandtherefore,successful.Beingbusymakespeoplelookatusinaweandwonderathowwepossiblymanageitall.Beingbusymakesusfeelimportant.Thetruthis,wedon’tneedtobethatbusy,wechooseitsometimes.

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thoughts,smileormakeeyecontactwiththosearoundus.

Iamconcernedthatourabilitytocommunicate at a personal level with otherhumansisdiminishing.Sure,we can tell the whole world that we arehavingafabtimeonDaydreamIsland,butcanwecasuallystartaconversation with the person next to usatthebusstop,ordowehavetoplugintoourphone,MP3ortabletto avoid such an uncomfortable situation?Iwouldlovetoseeonedayinthecalendaryeardedicatedtoputting down these devices and living unencumberedbythemandtheirtime-takingways.Ditchtheperceptionofbusy-ness,relaxandbehuman.Breatheout,findamomentofpeaceandmaybeevenchattoastranger.

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your inspiration

May Cause Miracles byGabrielleBernstein

Inthisbeautifulguidebook,Gabrielletakesyouonafortydayjourneytotransformyourlifeinallareasbyshiftingyouintoamiraclemindset,releasefear,learn to forgive and cultivate an attitude ofgratitude.Theresult?Anabundantlifefulloflove,acceptance,appreciationandmuchhappiness.

The Big Leap byGayHendricks

This is one of the easiest and most comprehensive books I have come across in how to overcome barriers tohappinessandfulfilmentaswellaslearning how to carve out a clear path to achievesuccessinmoney,loveandlife.

Eating for Beauty byDavidWolfe

Ifyouwanttoknowhowtocleanseandnourishyourmind,bodyandspiritthroughthebenefitsofasimplefresh-fooddiet,thenthisistheperfectbookforyou.Findouthowtoeatforbeauty,improveyourskin,improveandmaintainyouroveralllevelofhealth,andeven slow the ageing process through the lessons and delicious recipes outlinedbyDavid.

The Charge byBrendonBurchard

Aninspiringguidetohelpcreatealifeyouwanttolivebyactivating10emotionaldriveswhichmakeyoufeelalive,engagedandfulfilled,andthengiveyouthecouragetofacelife’smanychallengeswithasuperchargedmindset.

The Law of Divine Compensation byMarianneWilliamson

Inthisbook,youwilllearnhowtoshiftyourperceptionsaroundmoney,workandwealth.Perfectforanyoneresistingtheabundantflowofmoneyintotheirlifeandsufferingfromdeepfinancialstress.

Books that will flip your life upside down

Am I being kind byMichaelJ.Chase

Ithinkeveryoneontheplanetshouldreadthissimple,honestbook,whichhasabeautifulmessage.MichaelJ.Chase,founderofTheKindnessCentre(yestheplacedoesexist!)has come up with seven principles to live our lives from a place of kindnessandultimatelyhappiness.Michael calls this phenomenon “globalwarming”.Hebelievesthatif we don’t start opening our hearts and minds to one another with warmth,humanitymayfreezetoanicystandstill.

Michael’sstoryisarivetingonefrom the start as he delves into hisunhappychildhoodandthedifficultieshefacedasayoungadult.Asyoujoinhimonhisjourneyfrom despair to hope to happiness andfinallysuccessyoucan’thelpbut feel optimistic about starting yourownexpedition.

Somemayhaveafirstclasstripstraighttokindness-villewhileothersmaytakealonger,morearduousslogacrossuncharteredterrain.Butwithperseveranceeveryoneshouldarriveatthesamedestination.

IfyoureadthisbookwithhopeandinspirationlikeIdid,bytheendyouwillbemorethanreadytostartsmotheringnotonlyyourself,butalsootherswithkindness.

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RushingWoman’sSyndromebyDrLibbyWeaver

Atfirstglance,thisbookwasnotexactlyappealing.Ididnotlikethecover.Butweallknowtheoldadage“don’tjudgeabook…”soIpushedon.Ihaveneverbeenafanoftheself-helpgenre but the credentials of the author (a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with aPhDinBiochemistry)lentcredibilitytothelessthanlyricalwritingstyle.Thatand a personal recommendation from HughJackman.

Ididnotconsidermyselftobe,inanyway,shapeorform,a‘rushingwoman’yethalf-waythroughChapter2lightbulbs starting going off with alarming regularityinmybrain.HealthissuesandscenariosthatIconsideredcompletelyunrelatedsuddenlyrevealedthemselvestobespecificallylinked.Thescienceissound and the cause and effect chain sologicalandobvious.Whyhadn’tIrealizedallthisearlier?

It is now clear to me that I have spent thelast5yearstreatingsymptoms,nottheactualcauseofmyvariousmaladies.But armed with this book I now feel on tracktoreclaimmyformerself.

Anyonewhosuffersfrominsomnia,undesiredweightgainorloss,anxiousness,exhaustionorfertilityissuesMuSTreadthisbook.Tobe read with an open mind and a highlighterpeninhand.

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littlemoreinsulationoveroursix-packsthanothers,buttheyarestillthere.

Thenextlayerunderthisincludestwomoreofyourabdominals,theinternaland external oblique’s as well as the remaining three in the quadriceps group.Alsothegluteals(allthree)anddeltoids(shouldermuscles).Therearemanymoremusclesinthisgroupandtheir job is to assist in the production of force with our mirror muscles as well as toassistwithsomestability.Theyalsohaveanothergreatquality–resistancetofatigue.Whenthesemusclesaredoingtheirjobwell,ourbodiesworkmoreefficiently.

Finally,inthethirdanddeepestlayerareourstabilisingmuscles.Theyliveclose to the joints and help each joint tocontrolit’srangeofmotion.Insteadofquicklyturningonandofftoproducepower,asourouterlayerissoadeptatdoing,thesemusclesactivateatalowerfrequency.Thismeansthattheyareslowertoactivate,butarethemostresistanttofatigue.Theywillbemoreinclinedtoengageforyouifyougivethemasmallchallenge,astheyarestimulatedbywibbily-wobbily-ness.(That’s technical jargon for what we call

perturbation.)Performingtaskswithsomethingthatisslightlyunstablewillhelptowakethesemusclesup.Inanuninjuredbodysomeofthesemuscleswillturnonbeforeyou’vemovedtoprovidetheultimateinsupportforyouandyourjoints.Thinkofthemasbeingthewhitenoiseinthebackground.Examplesofthistypeofmusclearethepelvicfloor,transversusabdominis(thedeepestabdominalmuscle),thelowertrapeziusandrotatorcuff.

So,whatiscorestrength?Itisthecombinationofbeingabletoeffectivelyactivate,inthecorrectsequence,allofthedifferenttypesofmusclestoperformtherequiredtask.Notmuchtoask,really.

Whatarethebenefitsofhavinggoodcorestrength?Yourbodywillworkmoreefficientlytoperformtasks.Thismeansthatyouhavemoreenergy,asyouarenotspendingexcessiveamountsperformingataskbadly.Forexample,manypeoplewalkandrun without effective stabilisation of thepelvis.Theirpelvisswaysfromsidetoside.Itmaybeanalluringlookforsome,butitisinefficientand also creates wear and tear on

CORESTRENGTH.I’vegotit.Youwantit.Whatisitanyway?Itisoftenmisunderstoodtobeonlyabdominalstrength.Thisiscertainlypartoftheequation,butaswithmostthings,thepictureismuchbiggerthanthat.

Imaginethatyourbodyiswrappedinthreelayersofmuscles.Themostsuperficiallayerareourlong,strappymusclesthatquicklyturnonandoffasrequired.Duetotheirstructure,thesemusclesarepredominantlytheonesthatburnwhenyouworkthem.Theyperform tasks that have a bit of grunt andarenotprecisionmuscles.Theyarestrong,butnotsmart.

Soundfamiliar?Thesearealsocalledthemirrormusclesastheycanbeeasilyseeninsomepeopleandtheyare the ones that we work on to make uslookgood.Yourbiceps,triceps,rectus femoris (one of the quadriceps) and ‘abs’ are all examples of these muscles.You’llnoticethatIhaveputabsininvertedcommas.Thatisbecause there are four abdominal musclesandonlyoneofthemisinthisouterlayer.Itiscalledtherectusabdominusbutyouwillknowitbetterasyoursix-pack.Someofushavea

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efficiencyincrease.

Toeffectivelybuildgoodcorestrengththinkofworkingthebodyfromtheinsidelayerstotheoutsidelayers.Youcanstarttochallengeyourstabilisingmuscleseasilybywalkingbesidethepath.Themuscleswillrespondtotheunevensurface.Implementingtheuseofballsofvarioussizes,tochangetheexercisesyouarealreadydoingworksbrilliantly.TrydoingaHipRollorShoulderBridgebyplacingbothfeetonaballwithyourkneesbent,orstraight.Tryitwithonlyonefootontheball.Theprops available for perturbation are seeminglyendless.

Thosetoplayersarereallygoodatworkingwhenasked.Theyaresokeentohelpoutthattheyoftentrytotakeover some of the work that the other musclesaresupposedtodo,whichiswhenwestarttodevelopdysfunctionalpatterns.Sometimestheyneedtolearntochillout,waittheirturnandletthefatigue resistant support muscles do theirjobfirst.

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thehipjoint,whichmayleadtoosteoarthritic changes down the track.Byeffectivelystrengtheningand teaching the muscles to work in thecorrectsequence,themuscleswork to stabilise the hips and pelvis to streamline the movement and protect thejoints.Thesamecanbesaidforgoodneckandshoulderplacement.Bylearningcorrectmovementpatternswearelesslikelytoexperiencepainintheareaduetopoorpostureasyourstabilisingmusclesfatiguelesseasilyand can maintain the correct position forlonger.Whenitisallworkingtogetherwell,bodyshapecanchange,confidenceimprovesandstrengthand

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What are the benefits of having good core strength? Yourbodywillworkmoreefficientlytoperformtasks.Thismeansthatyouhavemoreenergy,asyouarenotspendingexcessiveamountsperformingataskbadly.

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symptomsmidcyclearoundthetimeofovulation.Somewomenwillonlyexperiencesymptomsifit’sbeenaparticularlystressfulmonth–theclassicexample is period pain leading up to schooloruniversityexams.

Conventional approaches are limited intheirabilitytotreatperiodpain–painmedicationsoffertemporaryrelief but don’t treat the root of the problemandmanywomenreportundesirable digestive side effects as a consequence.Somewomentaketheoral contraceptive pill to moderate their symptomsbutoftenassoonasthepillisstopped,thepainreturns.

Women can experience period pain at anystageoftheirreproductivelife.Forsome women period pain settles when theyleavestressfulteen-yearsorafterchildbirth but for others the pain can beginseeminglyfornoreasonafteryearsofpain-freecycles.

What can you do to treat period pain?Period pain management is about lifestylemoderationandgettingsomegoodhealthadvice.Thekeyistokeepitsimpleandtobeconsistent.

Reducing alcohol especiallyintheweekpriortoandduringyourcyclereducesinflammationinthebodyandisoneoftheeasiestwaysofreducingpain.

Exerciseisfabulous.Itencouragesgreatbloodflowallaroundthebody,includingthepelviccavity.A15minute

jog or fast pace walk three times a week might be all it takes to settle symptoms.

Stress moderation iscrucial.Stresscauses a whole range of hormonal changesinthebodyandcanspelldisasterforawoman’scycleandbroadergeneralhealth.Asidefrompain,stresscanalsocausecycleirregularitiesandpremenstrualsymptoms.

Keep your food simple. Readlabelsontheproductsyoubuyandifyoudon’tknowwhat’sinit,putitback.Foodshighinmagnesiumcanbegoodformusclecramping,includingperiodpain.Nuts,seeds,lentils,spinachandbroccoliaresomegreathealthyoptions.

Drink enough water but don’t put ice init.Drinkwateratroomtemperatureorwarmasatea,notcoldfromthefridge.InChinesemedicinecoldthingscausecontractioninthebody,whichrestrictsbloodflow.

When you’re in pain, warm it up. Put a heat pack or a hot water bottle over yourabdomenwhenyou’reinpain.Theheat will open up the blood vessels and encourage good blood circulation to thearea.

Chinese herbs and acupunctureChinese herbal formulas that were engravedontobambooscrolls2,000yearsagoforthetreatmentofperiodpainarestillentirelyrelevantinthetreatmentofperiodpaintoday.

AS A ChINESE medicine practitioner I want to discuss what I think of as one of the greatest misconceptions amongstwomentoday.Periodpainis not ‘normal’ – it is not something that needs to be suffered through and thoughtofaspartofbeingawoman.Therearemanysimpleandnaturalwaysofsupportingyourbodytobringmenstrualsymptomsundercontrol.

Ifperiodpainisaffectingyourqualityoflife,drainingyoursickleaveandcausingyoutoplanyoursocialcalendararoundit,thenit’sagoodideatotakesomeaction.Getyourbodybackontrackwiththehelpofaqualifiedprofessional,becausechancesareyou’vestillgotyearsofcyclesaheadofyou!

Medicallyknownasdysmenorrhoea,period pain affects all kinds of women ofreproductiveageinvaryingways.

What causes period pain and who gets it?Symptomsofperiodpainvarybetweenwomenandtheircycles.Paincanbe generalised in the abdomen or refertothebackanddownthelegs.Dull cramping to sharp stabbing or draggingpainarecommoncomplaints.Theremaybeaccompanyingdigestivesymptoms,energycrashes,dizziness,nauseaandmigrainesduringthistime.

Theremaybepremenstrualchangesinmoods,bloatingandbreasttenderness.Some women also experience

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Treating the cause means that Chinese herbsdon’thavetobetakenforever.The herbs and needles help to adjust thewaythebodyisfunctioningsothatitcanoperateinamoreefficientandpain-freeway.ultimatelythebodylearnstomaintainpainandsymptomfreecyclesbyitself.

A2007Cochranemeta-analysisof39randomised controlled trials involving 3475 women suffering from period pain,concludedthatafterthreemonthswomen who used Chinese herbal medicinehadanestimatedtwo-foldimprovement in pain relief and other symptoms.Theyalsoneededlesspainrelief than those using conventional medical treatment with no adverse effectsfromtreatment.

The World health Organisation also reviewed controlled clinical trials and found acupuncture to be an effective treatmentforperiodpain.

Therearemanydifferentandachievablewaysofpositivelyinfluencingperiodpainandmenstrualsymptoms,onyourown,oralongsidetreatmentfromaskilledpractitioner,andthat’sgoodnewsforperiodpainsufferers.

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Chinese herbs and acupuncture worktode-contracttheuterusandimprovebloodflowtothepelvistodecreasepain.Theycanalsotargetothersymptomsthatmightpopuparound period time including breast tenderness,moodswings,energyfluctuations,digestiveproblemsandheadaches.Treatmentfocusesontheunderlyingcauseofthepain,ratherthantemporaryreliefofsymptoms.Thegoalisalwaystotreatratherthanmaskthecondition.

ThewaythatChinesemedicinetreatsperiodpaindependsgreatlyontheindividual,astherearemanydifferentcausesandcontributingfactors.Forsomewomenthetreatmentstrategyinvolveswarminguptheblood,asbodies that run cold cause blood vesselconstriction,whichleadstopain.Thesewomenusuallyhavecoldhandsand feet and want long hot showers andheatpacksduringtheirperiod.Forotherwomen,Chinesemedicineviews that there is old blood sitting intheabdomen.Inthesesituationsusuallytheperiodcancontainclots,isadarkerflow,whichcanstopandstartandtherecanbesignificantcrampingorsharppain.Otherwomenrequirenourishment in their abdomen so there isabitmorebloodtofillthemusclesandtissuestopreventthemfromdryingoutandcausingpain.Therearemanypossibilities but all strategies target the cause behind the pain as well as thepainitselfandanyaccompanyingsymptoms.

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antibiotics are the most common killers of good bacteria. But in the world of today there are thousands of chemicals that we are exposed to on a regular basis that also kill our good bacteria.1

Where do we get our bacteria from?As babies we are exposed to our mother’s bacteria as we pass through thebirthcanalandarebreastfed.Thequalityofthebacteriainthebreastmilkandbirthcanalisgovernedbythequalityofthebacteriainourmother’sgut.

How to maintain good gut healthIrecommendthatyoutakeyourguthealthseriouslyandsupplementwithaprobioticregularlytoprovideoptimalnutrient absorption and health for yourself.

Improvingyourguthealthhasanenormousimpactonyourweightcontrol.Youcanmakethehealthiestfoodchoicesbutifyouarenotabsorbingthenutrientsfromyourfood,yourprogresswillbeveryslow.Byelevatingtheamountandqualityofyourgoodbacteria,youalsoimproveyourchancestopreventobesity,loseexcessbodyfatandstaystrongthroughoutyourwholelife.

In the end we are not what we eat, we are what we absorb.1

References:1.DonChisholm–‘HaveyougottheGuTStobeREALLYhealthy?’

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THEHuMANBODY is host to trillions ofbacteria.Thesebacteriaplayanintegralroleinourabilitytofunctionasalivingorganism.Nolivingthingon this planet can exist without the presenceofbacteria,yetscienceisonlynowbeginningtoappreciateandunderstand the massive role bacteria playinoureverydaylife.

Bacteriaarethefirstlineofdefencefortheimmunesystemandthefoundationofourdigestivesystem.Withoutgoodbacteria overcoming bad bacteria thehumanbodycouldnotperformfunctionssuchasbreakingdownfood,burningbodyfat,defendingsensitivebodytissueandmostimportantly,absorbingnutrients.

So what happens when bacteria is destroyed? A lack of nutrient absorption in our digestivesystemcausescellstobecomenutrientdepleted,whicheventuallyleadstosickness.Justeatinggood food and drinking pure water is notenough.Withoutourgoodbacteriaprotectinguswehaveabsolutelynochanceofbeinghealthy.

If essential nutrients don’t get to the bodycells,thecellswilleventuallydie.

What kills good bacteria?As Don Chisholm tells us in his book,Have you got the GUTS to be rEALLY healthy? We have over 500 speciesinourgutalone.The good gut bacteria support our immune system by protecting us from harmful bacteria. Chlorine, fluoride, pesticides, herbicides, alcohol, stress and

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Yourskinisatruereflectionofwhatisgoingoninsideyourbody,sowhere possible consume a diet high inorganicrawplants,seedsandnutstocleanseandnourishyourself.Ontheoutside,steerclearoftoxic,chemical-ladenskincareandinstead,usenaturalfoodproductsyouhavelyingaroundthehouse:

Apple cider vinegar – is great to tighten skin as well as stimulate circulationbyusingasatoner.

Aloe vera – is an incredible sunburn reliefandhelpstoreducescars. Buyaplantforaslittleasfivedollarsfrom the farmers markets and cut off aleaf,removetheskinandusetheinnergel.

Seaweed – makes for a great face maskandwillleaveyourskinfeelingsupersoft.Cutnorisheetsintosmallpieces,dipintowaterandpoponyourskinfor10minutes,thenrinsewell.

Coconut oil – makes a perfect moisturiser.Asmallamountgoesalongwaytorejuvenateandhydratedryflakyskinorevenasatreatmentforlifelesshair.

Hydrogen peroxide – is amazing forblemishes.Getyourhandsonthe3%solution,keeprefrigeratedandwheneverapimplepopsup,dabalittleonitandwithinaday or two the blemish will reduce if notdisappear.

Raw honey – is great for healing wounds,combatinginfectionsandsoothingrashes.

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geared towards delivering the utmost standardofcaretoourclients.endotaspas are famous for their attentive but laidback service and the Australian certifiedorganicingredientsusedintheirproducts.”The down to earth spa brand is also anall-Australiansuccessstory.Twofriends,MelanieGleesonandBelindaFrasersetupthefirstendotaspainatouristtownnearMelbournein2000.Sincethen,endota(anindigenousword meaning ‘beautiful’) has grown exponentiallyeveryyear.Endota’shallmarkspastyle–clean,eco-moderninteriorsinspiredbycontemporaryarchitecture–immediatelyputsclients(menaswellaswomen)atease.Theexceptionalservicedeliveredbyhighlytrained,friendlyendotaspatherapistskeepsthemcomingback.

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I KNOW WhATyouwantmostinlife.I help individuals achieve their health andbodygoalsusingawholepersonapproach.Nomatterwhattheirculture,familysituationorjobdescriptiontheyallwantthesamething.

Theywanttowakeupinthemorningwithenergyandpassionforthedayahead.Theywanttofeelfreshandglowingandtolookandfeelyoungerthantheiryears.Orquitesimply,tobehappyandhealthy.Don’tweall?

Instead,doyoufeelweigheddown,bone-wearytiredorjusticky?Maybeyoudon’tlikewhatyouseeinthemirror.Thoseyearsarecreepinguponyouandtimehasn’tbeenkind?Perhapstherealityofyourwellbeingisvastlydifferentthanwhatyouwouldlikeittobe.

Diseaseslikecancer,diabetes,glutenintolerance and stroke seem to be claimingmoreandmorevictims.Schools are full of children with food allergiesandbehavioralproblems.Depression is no longer an old person’s disease.Nottomentionthesizeofpeoples waistlines are getting bigger bytheday.Allthesehealthissuesnotonlyaffectourqualityoflifebutalsoourconfidence.

Averylargepercentageofdisease,illness and poor wellbeing is diet and lifestylerelatedwiththenormtoday

beingadiethighinprocessedandadditive-filledfoods.Thiscombinedwithourlargelysedentaryandstressfullifestylesequalsakillercombination.Weknowthisforafact.Scienceoverwhelminglybacksthisup.Whythenisthehealthofournationatanalltimelow?

Theysaythat‘successleavesclues’.Well,sodoimpendingdisasters.

A few of those clues could be:•Fatiguethatdoesn’tdecreasewithagoodnightsleep

•Carryingextraweightaroundyourbelly

•Ongoingdigestiveissues

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Alotofthesesymptomsareoftenmaskedwithtripstothelocalpharmacy.Wecantakeasmanypillsandpotionsaswelike,naturalornot.Wecaneatdietfoodsuntilthecowscomehomebuttherealityis,weneedtogetseriouslyrealwithwhatweareconsuming.

Ourfoodsupplyisdeceptivelytainted.Ithasbecomesocomplicatedandconfusing,muchlikeourhealth.Wehavetowadethroughaseaofadditivefilled,acidformingandnutritionallydefunctfoods.Foodcompanieshavemasteredtheirmarketingtechniqueandcantrickyouintothinkingthatyou’remakingahealthychoice.

When it comes to making these choices we must be far more informed and discerning.Fastadvancesintechnologyandmanufacturingpracticeshavedrasticallychangedourfoodsupplyandnotnecessarilyforthebenefitoftheconsumer.

Addtothatthemanyfaddietsandshakesthatclaimtobetheanswerbecauseofthemisconceptionthatskinnymeanshealthy.Itdoesn’t.Wehavemorelowfatthisandthatthaneverbeforeyetweareunhealthierthanever.

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Ouronlyjobistogetrealandpayattentiontotheclues.Sometimesitmayfeellikeweneedasciencedegreetonavigateourwaythroughalltheprocessed food ingredients but the easyansweristosimplylistentowhatourbodiesaretellingus.

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Tip: Make sure to moisten the mix but don’tsoak.Wormsrequiremoisturetobreathebutcan’tswim!

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Fermentation methodThismethodiscommonlyknownasbokashi which is a Japanese term referring to the fermentation of organic matter.Itisoneoftheeasiestwaystocompost.

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which helps improve the overall health of yoursoilandyourplants.Whenaddedtothesoil,compostincreasesthelevelofmoisturethatthesoilcanretain.GivenPerth’sextremesummerheat,poorsoilsandstrictwaterregulations,youshouldconsider composting an essential part of yourgardeningregime.

Worm Farming or VermicultureThecompostorworm-farmwormdiffersfromyourgarden-varietyearthworm.Themostcommonwormsareredworm,tigerwormandtheIndianBlue.

Wormfarmsaregreat,astheydon’ttakeupmuchspace.Thesecanbeusedbyapartmentdwellersandplacedonabalconyortheycanbeincorporatedintoalargerpropertyaspartofthecompostingprocess.Theyarealsoagreatwaytogetkidsinvolved,aswormfarmsarequiteinteractive.Thereareseveraldifferenttypesofwormfarmscommerciallyavailableorifyouareabitmorethrifty,considerusinganoldbathtub,astackofpolystyreneboxesorevenrecyclinganoldfridge.

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WITh MOREthanfiftypercentofallhousehold green waste ending up inlandfill,Ithinkit’sagreattimetoget proactive and give back to the environment.

Thereareseveraldifferentwaystocompost but what is most important is to choose the method of composting thatisbestsuitedtoyourlifestyle.Ifyouhaveoftenthoughtthatyouwouldlike to compost but live in an apartment thenperhapsyouhavespacefora small worm farm or a fermenting bucket.Betterstill,ifyouarefeelingmotivated and can get other residents onboard,whynotsetupacompostbininthecommunalgardenspace?

Why compost? •Turnkitchenscrapsintofertiliser•Reducelandfillcontribution•Improveyourcarbonfootprint•Increasesoilfertility•Reducewaterusage•Improvesoilstructure•Preventsoilerosion

How does composting work?

The microorganisms in compost work to break down organic matter into nutrientsthatcanbeeasilyabsorbedbyplants.Thisisasymbioticprocess,

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Remember,thereisacompostingsystemtosuitalllifestylesandit’sabrilliantwaytorecycleyourkitchenandgardenscrapsbackintothesoil.Yourgardenwillthankyouforitbyimprovingthehealthofyoursoilandplantsandyouwillreducetheamountofwasteyouproducewhichwouldotherwiseendupinlandfill.

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Compost bin or tumblerIfyouhavethespace,Irecommendusingeitheracompostbin,atumblerorboth.Thesesystemscanalsotakeupthescrapsthatyourwormfarmcannot,aswellaslargeramountsofgardenrefuse.Acompostbinneedsto sit on a patch of earth so it can drainfreelyandsothatwormsandother microbiological soil life can move freely.Atumblercanbeplacedonconcrete.Ifyoucanhavetwobinsora combination of a tumbler and bin on thegoatthesametime,itwillallowyouto produce larger amounts of compost and turn over greater amounts of green wasteandkitchenscraps.

Compost bin and tumbler systems need:

•Goodaeration•Amixofkitchenandgardenwaste•Agoodbalanceofcarbon (brownleaves,cardboard,paper)

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usingyourownbucket,Irecommendadding sawdust or a similar material to thebottomtosoakuptheliquid.Ifyouarereallyadventurousandwanttosaveabitofmoneytherearehomemaderecipes on the internet for bokashi mix thatismadeupofwheatbran,sawdustandinfusedwithbeneficialmicrobes.

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Green Solution to Indoor Pollution

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permanent press fabrics including clothes,beddingandcurtains.Thistoxin and its derivatives are ingredients inmanyhouseholdcleaningproductsandsoaps.

Formaldehydeisaknowncarcinogen,meaning it can cause cancer in humans.Italsoirritatestheeyes,noseand throat causing a blocked nose and wateryeyes.Formaldehydecancausewheezing,coughing,asthmaandsevereallergicreactions.

Natural SolutionIndoorairpollutantsclearlyharmourhealth,butwecanbreatheeasyknowing that nature provides the perfectremedy.StudiesbyNASAinthelateeighties,andmanymoresince,haveconfirmedthatcertainplantsareexcellentateliminatingindoortoxins.

What’smore,plantsgiveoffwatervapourtohelpcombatdryindoorairandmaintainnormalhumiditylevels.Plants also emit negative ions that attachtoandremovedust,mouldandbacterialspores.Thisprocessclearstheairwebreathe.

Most plants that grow well indoors are from tropical or subtropical regions of theworld.Centuriesofgrowingintheshade of larger trees have enabled theseplantstothriveinlittlesunlight.Herearejustafewgreatair-purifyingplantstogetyoustarted.

Snake plantormother-in-law’stongue,isahighlydecorativeplantskilledinremovingtoxicformaldehyde.Snake plant also absorbs nitrogen dioxidefromtheair.Nitrogendioxidemayworsenrespiratoryconditionslikeasthma.Snakeplantcantoleratelow levels of sunlight so it’s the perfect choiceforpoorlylitrooms.

Bamboo palm orreedpalm,removesbenzene,TCEandformaldehydefromindoorair.Itgrowsbestinindirectsunlightandmoistsoil.Asweputthesummermonths behind us an indoor palm will addatropicalflairtoyourhome.

Spider plant is a good choice for the kitchen since it absorbs carbon monoxideproducedbygasstoves.Don’thaveagasstove?Noworries,NASA ranked the spider plant as one of the top toxin removers so it makes a greatadditiontoanyroom.Thishardyplant is ideal for the more forgetful among usasitcansurviveabitofneglect.

Peace lilies top the charts for removing benzene and TCE from indoor environments,accordingtoNASA.Theycanalsoremoveformaldehydeandseveralothertoxins.Placeapeacelilyin the bathroom to make the most of its abilitytoreduceairbornemouldspores.Cat-loversbewarned,peaceliliesaretoxictoourfelinefriends.

Gerbera daisies are fantastic for loweringbenzeneandTCElevels.Gerberasarealsoknowntoimprovesleep.Theygiveoffmoreoxygenovernightthanmostotherplants.Keepyourgerberasinthebedroombutmakesuretheygetplentyofsunlight.

Golden pothos ordevil’sivy,makesforabeautifulhangingbasket.Itisatopabsorberofformaldehydeandcarbonmonoxidefromvehicleexhaust.Goldenpothosleavesarepoisonousthough,sokeepawayfromyourlittlecherubsandpets.

Otherwonderfulairpurifiersincludethearecapalm,bostonfern,chineseevergreen,rubberplantandficusalii.

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FuRNITuRE,carpets,buildingmaterialsand common household products all contributetoindoorairpollution.SinceAustralians now spend as much as 90 per cent of our time inside homes oroffices,indoorairqualityismoreimportantthanever.Fortunately,weallhave access to cheap and effective air purifiers:ordinaryhouseplants.

Common ToxinsToxic gases can build up indoors anddolong-termharmtoourhealth.Some common household toxins includebenzene,trichloroethyleneandformaldehyde.

Benzeneisasolventfoundinpetrol,inks,paintsandaerosolcans.Highlevelsofbenzenearegenerallycoupledwithexhaustfumes.Thisisespeciallyrelevantifyourgarageisattachedtoyourhome.Benzenemostlyirritatestheskinandeyes.Exposedskincanbecomedryorblistered.Exposureto this toxin over a long period can causeheadaches,lossofappetite,drowsinessandanemia.

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is an industrialchemicalusedmostlyinmetalindustriesanddry-cleaning.Tracesmayremainondry-cleanedclothesandmaketheirwayintoyourhomeorworkplace.TCEisalsofoundinmanywoodvarnishes,lacquers,paintsandprintinginks.

TCEisknowntocauselivercancer.Italsoirritatestheeyes,noseandthroatcreatingallergicreactions.

Formaldehyde is present in most indoorenvironments.Itisoftenusedasaresininpressedwoodproducts.Suchwoodiscommonlymadeintocabinets,shelving,countertops,doors,furnitureandfloorunderlays.Formaldehydecanbefoundinmost

KEFIR (pronounced kefeer) is a fermented milk beverage made from kefirgrains.Thesegrainsaresmallcoloniesofyeastandbacteriasimilarto the cultures that turn milk into yoghurt.Thegrainsarealsomadeupofproteinsandsugar,whichincombinationwiththeyeastandbacteriacontributetotheircauliflowerlikeappearance.

Thefirstkefirgrainswerebelievedto be a gift from Allah to the people inhabitingtheCaucasusmountains.

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Becauseoftheirreveredhealth-givingproperties, the grains were treated with great importance and werecarefullypasseddownthegenerations.

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Sowhatarekefir’shealthgivingproperties?Thegoodbacteriainthekefirgrainsfermentthemilkwhichresultsinaproductthatisfarmorenutrient-denseandeasierforustodigest.Simplereally.

Fermentedfoodsprovideyouwithanabundanceofgoodbacteria,whichaidsfooddigestionandnutrientabsorption.Theywillevenhelpboostimmunityagainstinvadingviruses,badbacteriaandpathogens.Youwillalsobenefitfromthevitamins,mineralsandessentialaminoacids.Kefiristraditionallymadewithmilkfrommammalsbutcaneasilybemadefromnon-dairysourcessuchascoconutmilkorwater.

MakeYourOwnCoconutKefirYou will need3teaspoonsofkefirgrains+1canoforganiccoconutmilk

MethodCombinethegrainswithcoconutmilkinaglasscontainer.Coverwithaclothsecured with a rubber band and let sit in a warm place but out of direct sunlight for12to24hours.Oncethecoconutmilkhasthickenedandhasaslightlysourflavor,ithasturnedintokefir.Removethegrains,refrigerateandenjoy.Keepthegrainsinasealedglassorplastictubcoveredinalittlecow’smilkreadyforthenextbatch.Ifyouaredairyintolerant,thegrainsshouldbecarefullyrinsedbeforeusingagain.

To Use KefirKefirisdeliciousonitsownbutisalsogreatinsmoothieswithaddedfruit.usekefirinplaceofbuttermilkoryoghurtinrecipes.

Helpful Hints•Ifyourfirstbatchofcoconutmilkkefirdoesn’tgetasthickortangyasyou’dlike,don’tdespair.Itcansometimestakeafewbatchestoacclimatethekefirgrainstococonutmilk.

•Neveruseametalcontainerorspoonstomakekefirorevenstirit,thisdisruptsthefermentationprocessandthekefirwon’tthicken.

•Ifyourkefirdoesn’tthickenwith24hours,itmightbethatthetemperatureinyourhouseisn’twarmenough.

•Ifyourkefirhasn’tthickenedatallwithin48hours,throwoutthemilkandstartagainbyputtingthegrainsinafreshbatchofcoconutmilk.

•Kefirshouldhaveafermentedaromaandcansometimeshaveaslighteffervescence,butitshouldn’tsmellfoulorunpleasant.

Skin clearing green smoothie

(serves 2)Thealoevera,mintandchiaseedsallworktogethertocleartheintestinaltract,cleansetheliverandincreaseregularity,whichresultsinsuperclearskin.

Ingredients

2 cups chilled water4 ice cubes1cupspinach,packedfirmlyGelfrom1aloeveraleaf1 small bunch of mint1 punnet of strawberries2 frozen bananas1 tablespoon chia seeds2medjooldates,pitted1 teaspoon spirulinahandful of cashew nuts

Method

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runninglow.Lowferritin(storageiron)increasesthefrequencyanddurationofcoldsandflus.Duringperiodsofgrowth the demand on iron stores increasestheriskoflowiron.

The World health Organisation states that low iron remains the number onechildhoodnutrientdeficiencyworldwide.Childrenatriskincludevegetarians or those who don’t like meat,childrenwithfrequentinfections,childrenwithdigestivecomplaints,orthose who consume more than 700ml ofcow’smilkadayovertheageof12monthsold.Thecalciuminmilkcompetes with iron absorption and uptake.

Toincreaseironstores,animalsourcesaremorebioavailable.Meat,chicken,eggs and organic liver are good sourcesofiron.Supplementationcan bring about dramatic results in a

hAPPy AND hEALThy children are a joytowatch.Incontrastasickchildengenders concern and a sense of helplessness.Parentsthough,arepowerful agents that can nourish the healthoftheirchildwithlove,dietandnutritionalsupport.

The following is a brief guide to some of the most frequent nutritional needs and health complaints observed in anaturopathicclinicalpractice,thenutritional tools used to address those complaints,andstrategiestooptimisehealth.

The clinical perspective provides understanding that each child is unique.Recommendationsmayneed to be adjusted and parents are encouragedtoseekinformation,trusttheirinstinct,andactivelyobservetheirchild’shealth.

Recurring infections It is not uncommon for an infant to become sick eight to nine times a yearastheirvibrantimmunesystemmatures.Therespiratorytractdoesnotfullydevelopuntilsixyearsofage increasing the risk of contracting respiratorytractinfectionsanddisorders.

Achildwhoisrepeatedlysickcanbecome depleted in the immune supportnutrients,particularly,iron,zinc,vitaminC,vitaminDandselenium.

Iron for immune support

Lowlevelsofstorageiron,ferritin,canpresentasachildwhoispale,haslosttheirappetite,ispossiblydizzy,pronetotearsandemotionalinstability.Achildmaypresentapictureofactivity,yetunderneaththebatteriesmaybe

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child’sbehaviourandvitality.Floradixand spirulina are well tolerated and a goodsourceofironplusiodine.Iodineis critical for brain development and normalgrowth.

Excessive iron intake can be dangerous so professional advice should be sought before considering supplementation.

Zinc for immune and general health

Eight out of ten children seen in clinical practicepresentwithsub-optimalzinclevels.Zinciscriticalforwhitebloodcellformation – the defence soldiers of the immunesystem.Lowzinccanincreasethe risk of viral infections including colds,flus,coldsores,shinglesandwarts.

Children who consume good amounts ofzincrichfoodssuchasredmeat,walnuts,oysters,seafood,pumpkinsseeds and weetbix tend to present with adequatezinclevels.

Childrenconsumingamajorityofpackaged and processed foods are at higherriskoflowzincstatus.Lowzinccanaffecttasteandsmell,contributingtoapickyeaterwhocravessugar.

Short-termsupplementationcanbehelpfultoboosttheimmunesystem.Zincisbestabsorbedatnightseparate from other foods to maximise absorption.

Probiotics for immune support

Probiotics,goodintestinalbacteria,supportsimmunesystemhealth.

Clinically,probioticshavebeenhelpfulwhere children are experiencing immunesystemassaultwithadegreeofinflammation.Forexample,allergies,skindisorders,historyofantibioticuse,repeatedear,throat,orurinaryinfections.

Inthesecasessupplementationmaybewarranted.Seekprofessionaladviceasinfants require different strains to adults and probiotics that contain sugar are aninferiorsource.Probioticstrainscanbeselectivelychosentotargetdifferentorgansandhealthconditions.Immunemodulating strains of lactobacillus acidophilusandbifidobacteriumlactistakenoversixmonthsbyagroupof248childrenaged3to5yearsinchild care was shown to reduce the incidence of infection and duration of coldandflusymptoms.

Reduce sugar for immune support

Excess sugar affects the immune system,preventingitfromoperatingatitsoptimalcapacity.Glassesoffruitjuice,lollies,sweetsandhighsugarbirthdaypartiesaredetrimentaltoachild that is sick or recovering from illness.Simple,home-cookedmeals,richinvegetablesandgoodqualityprotein,areanassettotheirhealth. The classic chicken and vegetable soupwithplentyofcolouredvegetables,ginger,turmericandfreshparsleyisawinner.

Itisestimatedthat80percentofyourimmunesystemsitswithinthedigestivetract.Easytodigest,unprocessedfoods take a load off the immune systemallowingittofocuswhereitneedsto.

Aim for a rainbow of colours from unprocessedfoodsonyourchild’splatetoensureavarietyofmineralsandvitaminsarebeingcovered.

Behavourial disorders

Plentyofdiscussionexistsontheimpactofdietonchildhoodbehaviour.Commonculpritsincludeartificialcolours,flavours,sweetenersandpreservatives.Naturalfoodconstituentssuchassalicylates,amines,caseinand

gluten are also included as potential behaviourchangingagents.

Elimination diets and careful observation are useful tools to assess ifyourchild’sbehaviourissensitivetodifferentfoodconstituents.RefertoRoyalPrinceAlfredHospitalAllergyunit’swebsiteforfurtherinformation.Other good sources of information include Sue Dengate’s Fed-Up, Additive Alert byJulieEadyandChemical Free Kids byDrSarahLantz.

Achildwhoisnutritionallydepletedwillbe more susceptible to behavioural unrest.Essentialfattyacids,zinc,iron,iodine,Bvitamins,especiallyB6,B12,folate,vitaminDandmagnesiumnourishthenervoussystemandbrainfunction.Thesenutrientsplayimportantrolesinmetabolising brain chemicals involved inmotivation,concentration,emotionalstabilityandstressmanagement.

Anxietyinchildrenisacommonobservation.Whenanxious,thereleaseof stress hormones can muddle the brain,impactingonconcentration,learningandbehaviour.

unstablebloodsugars,observedwithinahigh-sugar,high-processeddietexacerbatesfeelingsofanxiety,fatigue,low mood and concentration as blood sugarsdip.Incorporatingproteinintomealsandsnacks(suchasnuts,seeds,eggs,tofu,cheese,chicken,salmon,naturalyoghurtandleftoversfromdinner)canhelpstabilisebloodsugars.

Supplements – Are They Necessary? Supplements can never replace a highqualitydiet,richinwholesome,unprocessedfoods.

Encourage children to try new foods at least ten times

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Craving for sugar and junk foods can be a sign of poor nutritional status.Thesugarfixisanenergyfix,predeterminedbylowenergystatesfromalackofenergycreatingnutrients.

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Investinginyourchild’sdietandnutritional needs can be a tremendous step towards combating childhood obesity,boostingtheirimmunesystem,reducinginfections,improving

skinissues,resolvingtummytroubles,andassistingmood,sleepandconcentrationlevels.

Introducinghealthydietaryhabitsprovidesasolidfoundationforahappyandhealthychild.

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Aimforarainbowofcoloursfromunprocessedfoodsonyourchild’splatetoensureavarietyofmineralsandvitaminsarebeingcovered.

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Equallyasimportantasgettingthemother checked during and after pregnancyischeckingthenewbornbabyaswell.Birthcanbetraumaticforthebaby,withmuchpressurecreatedat the upper neck and skull areas when thebabyispusheddownthebirthcanal.Itisimportanttocheckthereisproper alignment and nerve function post-delivery.

Somepeoplemaythink,“Whyonearthwouldachildorbabyneedtoseeachiropractor?”

Whileoftenthoughtonlynecessaryforbackproblemsandheadaches,Chiropracticcarehelpskeepthebodyoperatingatitsoptimum,whichisnecessaryforhealthandwellbeing.Itdoesthisbyreleasingstressonthenervoussystem–themastercontrolsystemofthebodythatcontrols,coordinates and communicates all bodilyfunctions.

Thisisparticularlyimportantfornewbornbabiesandyoungchildren

Sound too good to be true? Wellitsquitesimple.Chiropracticcarehelps to improve the function of the nervoussystem,spineandpelvis,allofwhichareveryimportantinthebodyofapregnantmumandthedevelopingbaby.

Chiropractichelpsmum’sbodyadapttothenatural,changingpressuresofpregnancymoreefficientlyandthereforemorecomfortably.81%ofpregnantmothers who received chiropractic care duringtheirpregnancyexperiencedpainreliefandfelttheyrequiredlesspainrelieformedicalintervention.1

Chiropracticcareduringpregnancyisprimarilyfocusedoncorrectingpelvicalignment to ensure that the pelvis isabletomovefreelyandexpandappropriatelyduringbirth.Thereisalsospecificchiropractictechniquesusedinpregnancytohelpbalancetheuterineligaments and encourage optimal in-uterobabypositioning(headdownposition).3

HAVINGACHILD can be one of the mostrewarding,yetchallengingtimesinaperson’slife.Duringpregnancy,themother’sbodygoesthroughenormouschange,bothhormonalandphysical.Whilecompletelynaturalandnecessary,notallofthesechangesareparticularlycomfortabletodealwithandmanypregnant mothers can experience markeddiscomfortandpain.

Studiesshowthatapproximately43.5%ofpregnantwomenexperiencebackpainintheirpregnancyandofthatgroup,approximately72%alsoexperiencebackpainduringlabour.1

Fortunately,thereisasafe,naturalanddrug-freewayforpregnantmotherstogetrelieffortheirailments,aswellashelpwithuterinepositioning,decreaselabourtime,reducepainduringlabourand reduce the use of interventions duringthebirth(namelyforcepsandvacuumdelivery).2

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2. Fallon, J. DC. The Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on Pregnancy and Labour: A Comprehensive Study. Proceedings of the World Federation of Chiropractic, 1991:24-31.

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References:1.DiakowPRetal.Backpainduringpregnancyandlabour.J Manipulative Physiol Ther.1991;14(2):116-118.2.Fallon,J.The Effect of Chiropractic treatment on pregnancy and labour time: a comprehensive study. ProceedingsoftheWorldFederationofChiropractic.1991:24-31.3.J Manipulative Physiol Ther.2002Jul-Aug;25(6):E1-94.FroehleRM,Earinfection:aretrospectivestudyexaminingimprovementfromchiropracticcareandanalyzingforinfluencingfactors.J Manipulative Physiol Ther.01-MAR-1996;19(3):169-775.KaminskyjAetal.ChiropracticCareforPatientswithAsthma:ASystematicReviewoftheLiterature.J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2010(Mar);54(1):24–326.Jasperetal:Theshort-termeffectofspinalmanipulationinthetreatmentofinfantilecolic:Arandomizedcontrolledclinicaltrialwithablindedobserver.JMPT. 1999;22(8).7.Kordestanietal.Neurodevelopmentaldelaysinchildrenwithdeformationalplagiocephaly.Plastic reconstructive Surgery Journal, 2006.Jan:117(1):207-18.8.Vallone.S.Chiropracticevaluationandtreatmentofmusculoskeletaldysfunctionininfantsdemonstratingdifficultybreastfeeding.Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Paediatrics, 2004;6(1):349-61.9.AllenJM.Theeffectsofchiropracticontheimmunesystem:areviewoftheliterature.Chiropractic Journal of Australia, 1993;23:132-13510.ReedWR,BeaversS,ReddySK,KernG.Chiropracticmanagementofprimarynocturnalenuresis.JMPT Vol.17,No.9Nov/Dec199411.WaltonEV.Theeffectsofchiropractictreatmentonstudentswithlearningandbehaviouralimpairmentsduetoneurologicaldysfunction.Int rev of Chiro1975;29:4-5,24-26.

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References 1. Freitag P. Expert testimony of P. Freitag, M.D., Ph.D., Comparing the results of two

neighbouring hospitals, U.S. District Court Northern Illinois Eastern Division, No. 76 C 3777, May 1987.

2. Fallon, J. DC. The Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on Pregnancy and Labour: A Comprehensive Study. Proceedings of the World Federation of Chiropractic, 1991:24-31.

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asthenervoussystemundergoesthe most growth and expansion in thefirsttwoyearsoflifethanitdoesintherestofourlifetime.Moderategrowthcontinuesuntilschoolage,afterwhichthenervoussystemundergoesmaturationuntilthelate20s.

Earlybraindevelopmentisoneofthemostimportantpathwaystolifelonglearning,behavioralcompetence,positivesocialrelationshipsandhealth.Ifyouthinkaboutwhatchildrenlearninthefirstyearsoflife,itmakessense.Childrenlearntomove,balance,speakandreademotions.Latertheygoonto master more complex tasks like reading,musicandunderstandingthemselves.Thisisalldependentonaproperlydevelopingandfunctioningnervoussystem,whichiswherechiropracticcomesin.

Dr Janice Chan is a chiropractor withNervanaChiropractic. www.nervana.com.au

Research suggests that chiropractic can help with:•Earinfections4

•Relieffromasthmasymptoms5

•Colicandreflux6

•Flatheads(plagiocephaly)7

•Breastfeedingdifficulties(poorattachment,preferenceforonebreastorweaksuckingreflex)8

•Immunefunction9

•Bedwetting10

•Reachingneuro-developmentalmilestones11

Althoughitisnotuncommonforachiropracticofficetohavepatientsrespondtothesethings,itisimportanttoreiteratethatchiropracticisnotatreatmentofthesethings.Thegoalsofchiropracticaretogentlyalignthespine,removenerveinterferenceandrestorenormalnerveandbodyfunction.Ifyou’reconcernedaboutyouoryourchild’sspineandnervoussystemfunction,contactachiropractorforanassessment.

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options,andwearedeterminedtoinstilvaluesinourchildrensotheycanappreciate where their food and other everydayitemscomefromandhaverespectfortheirenvironment.

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Ratherthangoingthroughlifeinacycleofcynicismbelievingthatwhatyoudohasnoimpact,insteadwecanalldoourpart,actinlinewithourvaluesandpassonsomeprettymeaningfullessonstoourchildren.

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As we become more informed of these dangers,itisnowonderthatweareseeking alternatives to safeguard the healthofourfamilies.Ourgrowingawareness of these issues turns intoconsumerpowertoo.In2010,EcoFocusWorldwide,amarketingresearchconsultant,estimatedthat“theeco-awaremomsmarketincludesmorethan50millionwomen,69%of[all]moms,andhasmorethan$1.45trillioninbuyingpower.”

Whenitcomestoeco-awaredads,thesamestudyfound“91%sayitisimportantformychildrentounderstandtheimpacttheyhaveonthe environment based on the choices theymake.”

Livingsustainablyisnolongeranalternativelifestylechoice.Gonearethedayswhenbeingeco-consciouscamewithastigmaofbeingasmug,muesli-munchinghippie.Foreco-consciousparentsourmotivationissimple.Wewanthealthier,moresustainable

AGENERATIONAGO,notmanypeopleworriedaboutclimatechange,toxicchemicals,allergensorrecycling.Todaythesethingsarepartofeverydaylifeandinformourdecision-making–especiallywhenitcomestoourfamilies,ourhealthandconcernfor thefuture.

Nothing causes us to take greater noticeofourownhumanityandspending habits than when we become aparent.Suddenlyweareresponsibleforsomeoneelse,makingdecisionsthatimpacttheirwellbeing,beingaguideandrolemodel,andthatusuallymeans a shift in perspective and priorities.

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Weliveinaworldinwhichman-made chemicals have become part of everydaylife,saidthe28-pagereporttitled State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC),issuedasapolicyguideforgovernments.

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