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31 obese women chose a silhouette that correlated with their actual weight and shape. In addition, 20 percent of obese women selected an obese silhouette as their "ideal" body type, the researchers report in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The current study, according to Rose, "stresses a need for culturally sensitive education for this population." That means understanding a woman's lifestyle habits from a social and economic perspective, and giving advice in a way that will be most likely to persuade her to change, she told Reuters Health.

The findings suggest that many heavy women may be in the dark about their health risks, according to the researchers.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While a poor body image can be harmful, some women's health may be threatened by an overly positive perception of their shape and size, a study suggests.

"So the question for doctors then becomes, 'How can we effectively treat our overweight and obese patients, when they don't feel they're in harm's way?'" senior researcher Dr. Marisa Rose, of Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, said in a statement from the university.

"For example," Rose said, "some inner-city African-American women have a diet heavily based on fried food and/or fast food. This diet is deeply rooted in culture and tradition and may also be economically based. Conventional dietary recommendations to avoid all fried foods are not culturally sensitive and are unlikely to be followed by this patient population."

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In a study of 81 inner-city, mostly minority women, researchers found that while two-thirds of the women were overweight or obese, many seemed to see themselves as thinner. When shown silhouettes depicting various body types, 70 percent of the women chose a normal-weight or moderately overweight figure as being closest to their own. Only five of the

The findings, from a group of mostly African-American and Hispanic women seen at Temple's family planning clinic, add to evidence that many overweight minority women may see themselves as normal-weight.

Asking a woman to add fresh fruits and vegetables, while cutting down on some fried foods, might work better, the researcher noted. Prior studies, Rose said, have shown that such "culturally sensitive messages" can get patients to adopt healthier eating habits.

How to ground your energy with diet and nutrition One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. ~Virginia Woolf, “A Room of One’s Own” Many of us lead hectic lives and leave little time for the proper preparation and selection of foods. As a result of this we are often missing key nutrients and food combinations that are required to maintain a state of balance. Fast foods are heavily refined, that is, stripped of their nutritional outer layers which serve to lower the glycaemic index (GI) of the food and maintain a greater level of satiety. Skipping meals can also cause one to be ungrounded and lose focus and concentration so it is important to eat small, regular meals to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Eating seasonal foods is also important as old foods that have been placed in cold storage for prolonged periods of time have lost most of their nutritional value and life force – offering the consumer very little sustenance. One simple way to avoid this is to try to grow as much of our own produce as possible. The act of gardening and reconnecting with nature is in itself very grounding.

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Under Some Stress? By Peter McDonald What Is Stress? Stress is your body’s response to any kind of challenge - both good and bad. When people feel stressed their bodies react by releasing adrenaline into the blood, giving people more energy and strength. There are different causes of stress, how does stress affect you? What Causes Stress? Physical stress (fear of something dangerous) to emotional (worry over your family or job – anxiety or guilt), should be identified. Survival Stress - “fight or flight” - response to danger in all people and animals. When you are afraid that someone or something may physically hurt you, your body naturally responds with a burst of energy so that you will be better able to survive the dangerous situation (fight) or escape it all together (flight). Often pain and physical injury, such as unresolved head injury, will be a major factor. Internal Stress – Do you worry about things you can do nothing about or worry for no reason at all? People make themselves stressed - worry about things they can’t control or put themselves in situations they know will cause stress, and become addicted to a hurried, tense, lifestyle that results from being under stress. Often guilt from past experiences affects a person adversely. Check the diet for nutritional deficiencies. Environmental Stress - response to things around you eg. noise, crowding, mobile phones and pressure from work or family. Identify and learn to avoid them or deal with them will help lower your stress level. Often phobias may develop.

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Face your inner demons Have you ever wanted to achieve a goal? Did a little voice in your head stop you in your tracks? Do you catch yourself saying things like…you’re not good enough, too stupid, not pretty enough? Limiting beliefs can stop you from succeeding. The good news is - you can do something about it!

your way today. What is happening in your life today, is there something you are having difficulty progressing with? Have you faced your fears? Are you still sabotaging the success you deserve? Are you waiting for courage or confidence to appear?

Like you, I too have had thoughts that have held me back, they still challenge me at times, however by building your awareness and putting a success strategy into place you can overcome limiting thoughts. Better relationships, achieving your career goals and greater peace are right in front of you.

5) Now that you have some limiting beliefs on paper I recommend brainstorming some ways you can overcome these beliefs, e.g. new attitude or perspective, positive action or tasks to break the cycle, ask for support, find a mentor or coach to support you.

The way you think influences your feelings, your feelings affect your behaviour, behaviour produces results that either move you forward or hold you back, it’s up to you!

You may have a thought such as - I can’t do this! It’s too hard and it mustn’t be for me, versus a more optimistic and encouraging thought - I am passionate and focused and am able to work through obstacles and challenges. I am confident in my goal and I am learning from this experience.

2) Try not to judge your thoughts as good or bad – accept them for what they are, simply ‘thoughts’. Just notice them and write them down. 3) Remember situations in your past where thoughts stopped you from going after what was important to you. Looking back, what kind of beliefs stopped you reaching your goals? 4) If past beliefs have stopped you and have not been addressed, there is a good chance they are standing in

Bond in support for charity party of the year. Ladies and gentlemen of Brisbane will gather their best Bond ball gowns, diamonds and sharp tuxedos to drink martinis “shaken, not stirred” on July 9th for All Brisbane Realty’s themed James Bond birthday Gala. Hosted by ex‐AFL player Richard Champion, the charity event of the year will see the likes of local sporting stars and celebrities coming armed and dangerous to the Queen’s Arms Cellar Bar, to raise money for the charity organisation Diabetes Australia. Owner of All Brisbane Realty, Jason Bond, says the gala will be a night of mystery and excitement and guests should expect a Bond event to remember. Bond assures guests will not have a dull moment, with fabulous raffle prizes, Russian Roulette, as well as the chance to bid on exciting golden items. “This event will be great night of fun and entertainment, all in the name of a very worthy cause. With so much local community support getting behind the event, we are looking forward to this event being a great success and raising some much needed funds for Diabetes Australia.” Local businesses have generously donated some incredible prizes, including an exclusive Emma Sheldrake painting, signed Olympic sporting memorabilia, a Tia Carrigan designer dress and much more. After pledging to donate $1000 from each house sold to Diabetes Australia, the dynamic duo Jason and Ann‐Maree Bond have already raised a staggering $12,000 and are looking to reach their target of $40, 000 by end of July, 2009. Tickets to the charity event are $65, with all proceeds going towards Diabetes Australia. Tickets can be purchased from All Brisbane Realty on (07) 33580999 or 007@allbrisbanerealty.com.au.

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If every pregnant woman worldwide took vitamin and mineral supplements, there would be 1.5 million fewer babies born at low birth weights every year, a new analysis of the medical literature shows. Women should start taking vitamin and mineral supplements "as soon as they know they are pregnant," Dr. Prakesh S. Shah of the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, the lead researcher on the study, told Reuters Health. He noted that about 70 percent to 80 percent of women in the U.S. and Canada use prenatal supplements. Currently, the World Health Organization recommends supplementation with folic acid and iron during pregnancy, Shah and his team note in CMAJ. But subsequent research has suggested that other nutrients may also be important for preventing low birth weight and premature birth. To see if multimicronutrient supplements might benefit babies more than iron and folic acid supplements alone, Shah and his colleagues reviewed 13 published trials conducted in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The number of micronutrients women received in the various studies ranged from 8 to 28. Compared with women who took a placebo, women who took multimicronutrients were 19 percent less likely to have a low birth weight baby. When compared with women taking iron and folic acid only, the researchers found the multimicronutrient users had a 17 percent lower risk of having a low birth weight baby. Babies born to women taking multimicronutrient supplements weighed 54 grams (about two ounces) more, on average, than babies born to women taking iron and folic acid alone. However, multimicronutrient supplements didn't appear to

IS IT ? ? R E T CLUT Whenever I go into someone’s house to help them declutter, I am forever being told that they aren’t really sure if it is clutter or should be kept, so it just gets kept. Here are a few rules to help you decide whether it should be kept or thrown out: 1. If I haven’t used it within the last year or probably never will – it’s clutter 2. If it’s broken and has been broken for the last year, I have no intention of ever fixing it or using it – so it’s clutter. 3. If it doesn’t fit me, and hasn’t fit me for a year - it’s clutter. 4. If it’s valuable or an heirloom, and I want to keep it for my children, I’ll keep it. If I have no intention of having children I will give it to the next closest relative. 5. If it’s a gift I am hanging on to because it was a gift, not because I like it or use it – it’s clutter. 6. If I have 25 sets of the same thing – it’s clutter. 7. If it’s past its use by date – it’s clutter.

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In an interview, Shah said that certain nutrients, in certain amounts, stood out as being the most important: vitamin A (2,640 IU), vitamin D (200 IU), vitamin E (10 milligrams), vitamin B1 (1.4 milligrams), folic acid (400 micrograms), vitamin C (70 milligrams), zinc (15 milligrams) and iron (30 milligrams). Low birth weight infants -- those born weighing less than 2.5 kilograms (about 5.5 pounds) --face a greater risk of health problems that extends into adulthood, Shah said. For example, they are more vulnerable to infections as infants, more likely to have developmental problems in childhood, and at greater risk of diabetes and high blood pressure as adults. Giving pregnant women these vitamins and minerals most likely prevents babies from gaining too little weight by improving their nutrition, strengthening a woman's immune system, and reducing fetal growth restriction, Shah said. Shah said the WHO should revisit its guidelines to recommend multimicronutrients, not just iron and folic acid, for all pregnant women. "It is important that we implement this change." In an editorial accompanying the study, Drs. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta and Batool Azra Haider of The Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, say "maternal undernutrition is one of the most neglected aspects of nutrition in public health globally," and note that a recent study found up to 19 percent of reproductive age women worldwide may be "seriously undernourished." If studies bear out the findings of Shah and his team, they agree that "multimicronutrient supplementation should replace iron-folic acid supplementation in susceptible populations." SOURCE: CMAJ, June 9, 2009.

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unique, fluid, versatile, comfortable, vibrant How did you first get into designing? I’ve always been a creative person and I’ve been painting ever since I can remember. I used to paint anything I could get my hands on and I think my designing is just a more refined outlet for these creative tendencies! Has it been hard to break into the Brisbane fashion market?

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Can your heart burn the kilos away?

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Winter is the time that most of us feel the urge to bunker down at home, often at the expense of our fitness levels. With the cooler weather and shorter, darker days, the last thing on our mind is to go for a walk or jog around the neighborhood. This often results in most of us putting on the few extra Winter kilos that we try desperately to lose when Spring and Summer return. But there is a solution!

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Cardiovascular exercise, or just “cardio”, involves the larger muscles like your legs, and help make your heart and lungs stronger. Cardio has lots of health benefits like lowering your blood pressure, and it can also burn lots of calories – great for those of you who want to lose or maintain your weight!

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STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH STRESS If stress is affecting your health, there are some excellent strategies you can use to help you manage your stress levels and improve your health and vitality. Our nervous system and our adrenal glands are the main parts of our body responsible for helping us cope with stress and keeping us healthy during stressful periods. There are a number of natural vitamins, minerals and herbs that can help our nervous system and adrenal glands work more effectively. Nutrients to help manage stress – B vitamins, especially vitamins B5 and B6, vitamin C and magnesium which work to produce antistress hormones, keep us relaxed and comfortable. Herbs for anxiety – Kava, Magnolia, Zizyphus, Passion Flower, Lavender and Oats. These herbs all have a long history of being used to relax the body and calm the mind as well as helping to improve sleep. Herbs for stress-related exhaustion – If stress has been going on for a long time it can leave your nervous system and adrenal glands feeling depleted. This can make you feel exhausted and run down. To boost your energy levels, herbs such as Withania, Siberian Ginseng, Korean Ginseng and Rehmannia have been shown to improve energy, mood and concentration, helping you to get back feeling great again! For assistance in choosing the herbs that best suit you, talk to your Practitioner.

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By Dr Dzung Price

There are many reasons that we suffer from low energy, including overwork, lack of sleep, boredom, stress, depression, anemia (which decreases your cells’ supply of oxygen), nutrient deficiencies, chronic infection and disease. I want to tell you about two other energy sappers because while they are very common, they are also often overlooked. I can bet you that one in every three people you know who complains of fatigue has worn-out adrenals. Sitting just above our kidneys, our little powerhouse adrenal glands release the hormones that enable us to sail through daily stresses and cope with traumas. These hormones - including cortisol, DHEA, adrenalin, testosterone and estrogen – help us manage the stresses of difficult situations, work deadlines, illness, exercising a little harder, responding to emergencies, or getting the kids to school on time. Adrenal hormones also regulate tissue repair and cellular activity to give us lots of energy.

Yet it’s not so hard to keep your adrenals healthy. It’s just a matter of adopting a more balanced, healthier lifestyle: eating wholesome foods, avoiding junk foods and stimulants like coffee and energy drinks, getting adequate rest and reducing the stress in your life. As you can see, the key to boundless energy is good health and a healthy, natural lifestyle. You don’t need a shelf full of energy-boosting supplements to have all the energy you want, though supplements certainly can play a role. Nor are high energy levels only for the young. It is never too late to achieve wellbeing, health and vitality.

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are exhausted, the constant feeling of unwellness, physical weakness and profound fatigue, often accompanied by pain in your joints and muscles, can make every day an ordeal. Outof-balance hormones can leave you overweight, depressed, anxious, and with dangerously low immunity. If not treated, adrenal fatigue can lead to other diseases, including hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid).

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NO MISSION IMPOSSIBLE FOR DREAMFARM IN THE KITCHEN Brisbane based kitchen and homewares company Dreamfarm has recently launched its new range of 2009 products worldwide. Dreamfarm sets out to challenge everyone that believes everything has already been invented and leave them wondering how they ever lived without their unique products! In a bid to bring new thinking to everyday problems, the new Dreamfarm range of products consists of four exciting new inventions that provide solutions to kitchen and household challenges. The 2009 product line includes: Vebo- the unit that boils, steams and strains your vegetables all in one Oni- the all in one knife with a razor sharp blade on one side, a brilliant spreader on the other, and a clever plastic wrap cutter build into the handle

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Spink - the clever spill saver with a shock-resistant shell and lever powered suction cup to ensures a drink is never spilled again and Jot - the device which will conveniently hang, hold or hook just about anything once you’ve found the perfect place for it. The master mind behind the collection, Dreamfarm Managing Director, Alex Gransbury, said the new range is consistent with the company’s vision of extending beyond simply recreating products already on the market, to offer clever inventions that are truly useful and unique. “A lot of companies seem to be producing similar products to each other or putting a handle variation on an existing tool and we completely understand why- it costs less and there’s a lot less risk than coming up with something totally new,” Mr Gransbury said. “But at Dreamfarm we don’t rehash old ideas; we believe that impossible only means the solution is yet to be found and as designers we are constantly looking for a new challenge- it’s why we get out of bed in the morning,” he continued.

“Smood traps your potato in its spring and as you press down the potato is forced through the gaps in the collapsing coils, creating smooth, creamy mashed potato in a matter of seconds,” Mr Gransbury said. Smood is also brilliant for mashing avocados into guacamole and makes light work of preparing fresh baby food. The four new Dreamfarm products for 2009 mark the beginning of the company’s green commitment to use reusable displays, produce less waste, and plant a tree for every unit sold. The Dreamfarm range of products is stocked throughout the world including Australia, the United States, Europe and New Zealand. The complete range of products, including the last year’s highly popular 2008 range, are also available to purchase online at www.dreamfarm.com.au. For more information and for details on stockists in Queensland visit www.dreamfarm.com.au or phone 07 3369 0074.

“Take the Dreamfarm Smood for instance – we created this as an alternative to the traditional potato masher which either crushes your potato instead of mashing it or requires the pounding action to be repeated dozens of times. Smood creates smooth mash in seconds and it is the perfect example of the way Dreamfarm will look at a traditional product that RRP $29.95

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Dreamfarm’s groundbreaking masher, Smood, utilises a stainless steel spring coil that traps food and forces it through the thin gaps between each coil as the spring collapses. This unique design eliminates jarring on the wrist and guarantees smooth, fluffy mashed food with the convenience of a silicone scraper to clean the pot or bowl. Smood is heat resistant to 260 degrees Celsius and is dishwasher safe. Available in two colours. RRP $5.95 per pair

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Vebo – vegetable boil steam strain Vebo is an innovative time and space saver allowing boiling, steaming and straining of vegetables to occur in one, easy to handle unit that can serve straight to your plate. The unique wall design squashes down to fit any sized pot, keeping the lid on tightly to lock in heat and steam, cutting cooking time. Vebo is made from premium grade silicone, heat-resistant up to 260 degrees and is dishwasher safe.

Jot is a convenient hanging, holding or hooking device. The unique, long lasting suction hook comes in a fantastic mix of ten colours and can be stuck to any smooth, flat surface. Jot will hold pens on the cash register or fridge, tea towels on your splash back, keys by the front door or even your toothbrush on the bathroom mirror. Once you find that perfect place for something, Jot just holds it there.

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Spink ensures a drink is never spilled again by simply sticking securely to a table and holding a drink in its shock-resistant shell and lever-powered suction cup. This clever invention comes with a clear sleeve allowing you to slip in your own cover design or photos to make it as individual and unique as its owner. The handle and finger grooves allow for easy gripping of cups and mugs and Spink’s innovative design fits drinks of all sizes, from a can of coke to a takeaway coffee cup or mug.

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ACAI - IS THIS LITTLE PURPLE BERRY THE MOTHER OF ALL FRUIT Antioxidants are vital in our diet to protect our bodies against the damaging effects of an excess of substances called “free radicals”. Everyone produces free radicals in the process of creating energy, which is quite natural. However, excess may be produced by various factors, such as stress, tobacco smoking, pollution, sunlight, radiation, illness and so on. These surplus free radicals may cause cell damage and this may predispose to cancer and other illnesses, and it is thought to be how the ageing process takes place. Free radicals can also oxidise polyunsaturated fats in the body which can cause further damage. The oxidation of LDL cholesterol may be a factor in the build-up of plaque in the arteries, a factor in cardiovascular heart disease. The antioxidants present in our diet helps to neutralise the free radicals in our body and stop them producing their damaging effect.

superior to all other fruits. Tests have shown that many fruit owe their high levels of antioxidant capacity to a group of phytochemicals, or more specifically, flavonoids, present in high concentrations in Açai called anthocyanins.

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Açaí, or more commonly known as The Purple Berry, has been found to contain a remarkable concentration of antioxidants. In fact, research conducted by a leading laboratory in the USA, Brunswick Laboratories, that specialises in measuring the antioxidant activity of different foods, found Açaí to contain an antioxidant capacity that is

Anthocyanins are pigments responsible for the bright colours that occur in flower petals, fruits and vegetables, especially those with a deep red-blue-purple colour. It is this pigment that causes the deep purple colour of Açai. It is also what causes the red colour of red wine, another rich source of anthocyanins, which is thought to contribute to the French paradox, i.e. France has one of the lowest incidences of heart disease of any westernized society despite a prevalence of smoking and a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol.

It has been suggested that this is due to the quantity of red wine that the French consume with their meals, that acts to counteract the harmful effect though the action of the antioxidants contained within the red wine. Interestingly, Açaí is known to possess around 30 times more anthocyanins than red wine.

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w? o n K u Did Yo The Average person falls asleep in around 12 -14 minutes.

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who are overweight tend to eat a relatively large share of their calories later in the day, a new study suggests.

Banish the norm of wearing black this winter by wearing red on Friday 12th June, to support the Heart Foundations Go Red for Women campaign. Go Red for Women unites Australian women in the fight against Heart disease, the number one killer of Australian women, while raising vital funds for education and research into women and heart disease. The Heart Foundation invites Brisbane to celebrate Go Red for Women day on June 12 by attending the ‘Love Your Heart’ Networking breakfast at Gianni’s Portside at 7am. Guests will be treated to a delicious healthy breakfast (prepared according to the Heart Foundations nutritional guidelines), hear inspirational stories from a panel of real women, lead by MC & 4BC Radio Personality, Alex Bernard, and have the chance to win exciting prizes including a limited edition, handcrafted necklace by Sunshine-Coast based designer, Heather Saxon. Guests will also be shown how to satisfy their love for food without sacrifice their health or waistline, with a cooking demonstration from local celebrity chef, Dominique Rizzo, who has regularly appeared on Ready Steady Cook.

Heart Foundation Programs & Events Manager, Ms Belinda Carroll, said she encouraged everyone to dress in red on the 12th June. “A Staggering 78% of women are unaware that heart disease is their number one killer,” Ms Carroll said “There are many myths about heart disease – such as the perception that it’s an old man’s disease. This is not the case – heart disease tragically takes the lives of 30 Australian women every day.” “We have some fantastic supports, such as Lorna Jane, but the real power is in the numbers, so I encourage everyone to help us turn Brisbane Red on Go Red for Women day.” The Go Red for Women breakfast is available to both male & female guests. Tickets to the breakfast are $85 or $800 for a table of ten, and are available by visiting www. goredforwomen.com.au/qld and downloading the order form, or phoning 3872 2503

Some studies of adults have found connections between body weight and eating late in the day; people who eat late in the day tend to eat more calories overall, while those who prefer a big breakfast tend to eat fewer calories throughout the day. In the new study, of more than 11,000 U.S. children and teenagers, researchers found that compared with their healthy-weight peers, overweight 6- to 11-year-olds generally ate a larger share of their daily calories after 4 p.m. The reverse was true among teenagers, however -- with overweight teens eating a relatively smaller share of their calories after 4 p.m., according to findings published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Based on the data, it seemed that teenagers who ate a relatively large amount of calories late in the day compensated for it by eating less at other times, explained researcher Dr. Sibylle Kranz, of East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

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It is not clear whether eating late causes school-age children to become overweight teenagers and adults, Kranz told Reuters Health. The study data, taken from a government health and nutrition survey, were collected at a single point in time.

Director, Chrissie Norton, herself a mother of three and currently expecting her fourth baby in June, reflects that “On leaving hospital, parents are often left unsupported. The hub was specifically established to provide care and assistance to those parents feeling overwhelmed and isolated with the challenges of a new baby.”

Long-term studies are needed to gain a better understanding of how the timing of meals and snacks affects children's weight, according to Kranz and her colleagues. Adults who want to shed pounds, or avoid gaining any, often hear advice to avoid eating after 7 or 8 p.m. But overall calorie intake, experts say, is the main concern. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight, regardless of when those calories are consumed.

The Mother-Baby Hub hosts doctors and allied health professionals, all with expertise in the areas of maternal and paediatric health. It offers a range of support services including one-on-one consultations with a midwife or lactation consultant to resolve feeding or settling difficulties, counselling and considerate psychological support, the opportunity to join mothers’ groups as well as many other social settings for mothers and children to interact.

Similarly, the quality of a child's diet and total calorie intake -- along with physical activity -- are most important to preventing childhood obesity, Kranz noted. She recommends that parents help their children learn healthy habits and eat more "nutrient-dense" foods -- like fruits, vegetables, beans and high-fiber grains -- that are relatively low in calories but high in nutrients.

To relieve some stress on mothers, the hub has beauty therapists and hair-dressers on-site to pamper and relax those feeling the pressures of parenthood. Child-minding by qualified carers puts mother’s minds at ease and allows them to have a short break from parenting duties to relax and sample the Hub’s coffee.

The timing of meals and snacks can enter into this, according to Kranz. She pointed out that the foods people eat late in the day are often nutritionally dubious snack items. What's more, she said, the circumstances of evening eating -- frequently in front of the TV -- may cause people to eat more than they need to satisfy their hunger.

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The assistance is specifically targeted at the 40 percent of Australian homes currently estimated to not have insulation. For most households, insulation is the simplest and most effective way to make a house more energy efficient, keeping it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Nick Bond from Select Building Services says, “A home with no insulation is wasting energy and money. A quality insulation product like Bradford Gold will stop heat penetrating your home in summer and prevent valuable heat escaping in winter”.

Creating jobs in the midst of an economic downturn can of course be applauded but the underlying environmental and health benefits of this program cannot be ignored. Insulating these households will drastically reduce their carbon footprint, cutting energy waste. Insulation also reduces condensation on walls and ceilings leading to improved health for the residents of these homes, especially children. Nick added, “Our product is the only accepted insulation partner of the National Asthma Council of Australia and it’s produced from up to 80% recycled glass helping to save energy in its manufacture and to reduce landfill” The Homeowner Insulation Program runs from 1 July 2009 until 31 December 2011 and as the average cost of insulating a home is $1,200 not too many households will be out of pocket after the $1,600 rebate. Call Select Building Systems today on 33001811 for a FREE quote and to check your eligibility for the scheme.

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Taurus - 20 April - 20 May

Aries - 21 March - 19 April Sometime after the 7th your connection with an older wiser and more experienced person will be of great value in helping you see things as they really are. You will be able to confide in this person, especially if you find yourself stuck in a rut in some relationship or long-term relationship. Don’t be afraid to open your heart in trust just now. It will offer you solutions

you never expected.

Venus promises you fantastic responses in any job interviews you may go for. Favorable planetary circumstances abound between the 13th and the 20th so you should make yourself available and don’t be afraid to make yourself look a little more presentable than normal. A new hair color or pair of shoes contribute to your success and make a great impact on your interviewer.

Virgo- 23 August - 22 Sept

Leo- 23 July - 22 August Your confidence is extremely high after the 23rd when the Sun returns to your sign of Leo. This is the commencement of a new yearly solar cycle so make the most of it. Get out your best outfit and spend money beautifying yourself to make a lasting impression. If you’re on the prowl for love your energy is perfectly suited to attracting a perfect mate during this period. Venus makes you particularly charming.

Cancer - 21 June - 22 July

The proximity of Saturn to Mars is a big challenge this month and warns that you need adequate, constructive outlets to channel the frustrating influence of Saturn which may be still lingering from the last month. Anger and other debilitating emotional states are likely and need to be monitored and dealt with promptly. Between the 12th and the 15th, cushion the impact by spending time alone.

Libra - 23 Sept - 22 October

Please try to avoid gossip and hearsay this month especially between the 13th and the 18th. You’ll hear secrets, innuendos and other malicious rumors which you mustn’t buy into. Apart from the social implications of this, however, it could also draw your mind to entertainment associated with conspiracy theories, politics and unexplained mysteries. This could be a link that draws you closer to a friend or group of people who are also developing similar interests.

Sagittarius - 22 Nov - 21 Dec Sometime between the 22nd and the 25th, friendships are likely to start changing. This will be a spring cleaning of sorts – a time when the old saying, “Out with the old and in with the new”, will seem very appropriate to you. Naturally, you may feel a little saddened that you’ll have to move forward alone but it is for the best, and the moment you do so, you’ll create a brand new space around you which attracts a whole new range of characters into your life.

Gemini - 21 May - 20 June

Capricorn - 22 Dec - 19 Jan

Scorpio- 23 October - 21 Nov

The solar eclipse which occurs on the 11th has deep and lasting ramifications for your professional life. Remember that with the power you achieve now, additional responsibilities will also need to be shouldered so try to educate yourself and associate with others who are prepared to deal with you on a professional level as well. Your successes now could cause others to take a swipe at you and this may be done in a very covert way. Hold your head up and don’t be drawn into petty arguments.

Aquarius - 20 Jan - 18 Feb

You need to back track over old ground with a parent this month. After the 17th, you may realize that you’ve inadvertently ignored or overlooked important components of a discussion with either your mother or father. You may have wondered why you’ve been given the hairy eyeball treatment, if you know what I mean. Attention to detail is necessary not just in the tactical affairs of finance, work and your daily routine, but also to the emotional affairs of the heart. Family comes first this month, don’t forget that.

A turn of events in your professional life around the 23rd is likely to make you feel nervous about your future prospects. Don’t listen to rumors on the grapevine. Downsizing in your company or your place of work could set off alarm bells but don’t be premature. Look at this as a way of providence granting you the variety you are looking for in your career. It will probably be a lot more fun that you first imagined once you receive the news of some big change. You must go with the flow.

Professional contacts you make this month will certainly be worthwhile. And you’ve got charming Venus to thank for this. Whilst she is influencing your career zone most formidably, others will find you appealing and will want to help you in every respect. Between the 5th and the 9th you can expect a few new opportunities to open up before you and this will excite you and give you renewed confidence in your abilities and your future professional path.

Pisces - 19 Feb - 2o March

You will make decisions that affect the stability of your life between the 21st and the 24th. You could be bored with your usual group of friends and may opt for something a little more bizarre or out of the ordinary. This could lead you to discover new things about yourself, the others and the world in general. But by the same token, may also cause you to err. Accept the trusted advice of a friend in these matters, and don’t do things that you’ll regret later.

The shift focuses from your personal relationships to your financial commitments after the 21st. You could probably welcome a distortion in perception about the way things are but that would only continue to keep you attached to the slave maze to which many are now addicted. What do I mean by this? Well, most people find it easy to just follow the crowd, to confuse themselves with jargon, vain hopes and promises without really investigating things for themselves.

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July 2009

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KEEP YOUR HAIR HEALTHY ON A WINTER CHILL Dry skin isn’t the only victim of the cooler months; hair often feels the full brunt of winds and heaters. Once hair dries out it becomes dull and lifeless; to stop this occurring apply a simple hair treatment once a week. Home-made varieties are always great; hair masks can include things like; natural yogurt, avocado, banana and olive oil. Feel free to mix ingredients together and apply by massaging into the scalp. Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes and wash out with your regular shampoo and conditioner.

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