BRNT NEWS Magazine Newsletter of Bracken Ridge Natural Therapies Issue 2 June 2012
MIND BODY SPIRIT FESTIVAL 29th June—1st July
Sunshine By Bronwyn Kennedy
How’s your immune system?
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Contact us?
CONTENTS
Bracken Ridge Natural Therapies 9/57 Gawain Rd Bracken Ridge, QLD, 4017
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Meet the Team
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How is your Immune System?
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Missed our last Newsletter? Read it HERE
Principle # 3—Sunshine
Mind Body Spirit Festival
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Calendar What’s happening at KSA
Winter Warmer Soup Recipe
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Meet the Team! Meet your Practitioners at Bracken Ridge Natural Therapies Bryan Smith—Behavioural Optometrist Bryan Smith, provides both traditional Optometrist consultations and Developmental and Behavioural Optometry consultations. Bryan has a special interest in Children’s Vision, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation and Sports Vision. Bryan assesses the “whole” visual system to achieve better vision and sensory integration.
The Two Visual Systems - Central and Peripheral Vision Neuroscientific literature has identified that the visual system has two visual pathways referred to as central and peripheral (also referred to as Focal/ Parvocellular and Ambient/Magnocellular Pathway). The central vision is concerned with form and colour. The peripheral vision is concerned with movement and depth perception and is generally considered to be crucially involved in motion processing.
A Comparison between Central and Peripheral Vision Central vision
Peripheral vision
"What is it" (object recognition) function
"Where Am I / Where is it" function
Involves only central vision
Involves entire visual field
Largely conscious
Largely sub-conscious
Works in isolation
Integrates with other sensory systems
Enables object identification and perception of shape and colour
Enables visually guided movement such as pointing along with posture, balance and movement
Assessing the “whole” visual system Normally, an optometrist measures eye aiming and focusing, which are controlled by the central and autonomic nervous systems respectively, while working in front of a Phoropter filled with lenses. Peripheral vision function is not taken into consideration. Brian works with integrating the whole visual system enabling him to help people with eye turns, motion sickness/vertigo, Autistic spectrum disorders, tunnel vision/depth perception, anxiety & spatial organization issues, attention deficit disorders & Learning difficulties. Bryan is available Tuesdays 9am to 5:30pm
Danny Liddell
Evelin Liddell
Michael McCloskey
Bronwyn Kennedy
Kinesiologist
Kinesiologist
Kinesiologist
Kinesiologist
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How’s your Immune System? NOW is the time to make sure you’re prepared for Winter! With the cold weather now upon us, how are you making sure that your body can fight off all of those nasty bacteria and viruses just waiting to take you over and leaving you in a blithering, snotty heap on the couch watching Judge Judy and re-runs of MacGyver? There are some very simple things you can do to make sure your body is strong enough to win the battle, who needs Judge Judy when you can be living your own life vibrantly!
What is the Immune System? The immune / lymphatic system consists of tissues and cells that protect the body against attack from foreign invaders. It is comprised of:
White blood cells The tonsils The thymus gland The liver and spleen The lymphatic system The bone marrow The mucous membranes in the gut and respiratory tract.
Exercise: Yes, I know but it’s cold outside and it’s hard to get motivated, BUT keeping moving as it is
critical to your immune function. Your lymphatic system is one of your main lines of defence and contains a fluid called lymph fluid and lymph nodes which are the main processing area of the lymphatic system (think about how your glands swell in your neck under your chin when you aren’t feeling so well!). The lymph fluid in your body contains white bloods cells and transports bacteria from the cells and organs of your body to lymph nodes where the bacteria is destroyed. So the question is, how does the lymph move through the body? MOVEMENT! Lymph is moved through the body by the contraction of muscle! So when it gets cold outside KEEP MOVING so that you can keep those harmful bacteria out of body!
Garlic: Studies show that garlic contains allicin, a compound with a natural antibiotic-like effect. It is antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral, but it must be consumed raw to have this effect. Garlic is a true SUPERFOOD, it has also been shown to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, cancer, heavy-metal intoxication, infectious diseases, hypertension, free-radical damage, and immune deficiency states (Abdullah et al, 1988).
Vitamin C: Vitamin C is said to increase the production of white blood cells and antibodies and helps your body to absorb Iron. Vitamin C is essential for healthy function of the body, but we cannot store it, so we need to ensure that we eat foods that contain Vitamin C in our diet 4
every day! Some foods that contain Vitamin C are, Red Capsicum, Strawberries, Oranges, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Grapefruit, Cantaloupe, Dark Leafy Greens, Paw Paw, Cabbage and Tomatoes. You can also supplement your diet with vitamin C Supplements! We stock GNLD Vitasquares which are especially for children!
Flavanoids: Flavanoids work with Vitamin C to protect cells in body fluids like the blood and lymph. Each enhances the absorption and action of the other. Flavanoids improve your immune function, as well as reducing the risk of heart disease, antiinflammatory action and protects from free radicals. Flavanoids are the main reason we hear every now and then that told wine and chocolate could actually be good for us! Flavanoids are found in blue, purple and magenta foods like onion, beetroot, lettuce, berries, cabbage, kale, spinach, asparagus, kidney beans and many more green vegetables and beans, Dill, Thyme, Tea (Green & Black) and red wine.
Winter Immunity Juices! Got a juicer that you never use? Well before you reach for the supplements or the cold and flu tablets dust of your juicer and get some raw living nutrients into you!
Evelin’s Immune Builder 1 handful watercress 1 turnip, scrubbed, tops removed, ends trimmed 3 carrots, scrubbed well, tops removed, ends trimmed 1 – 2 garlic cloves ½ green apple such as Granny Smith 1 lemon, peeled Bunch up watercress. Cut produce to fit your juicer’s feed tube. Tuck the watercress in feed tube and push through with the turnip. Finish with remaining ingredients. Stir the juice, pour into a glass, and drink as soon as possible. Serves 1 Source: The Juice Lady’s Turbo Diet by Cherie Calbom
Carotenoids:
The Hulk
Carotenoids are naturally occurring in all coloured vegetables, and improve our immune function. They have been linked to oxidation-preventing mechanisms and are therefore efficient free-radical scavengers.
Does this all sound a bit too confusing? If you want to be as healthy and vibrant as MacGyver make sure that you excerise regularly and have a diet full of colourful fruit and vegtables! It’s as simple as that! If that all gets too hard sometimes and you start to feel a bit run down, increase your intake of Garlic and Fruit and Vegetables! We’ve even given you some fantastic Juice recipes to try!
2 cups orange juice ½ cup pecans 2 Tbsp Wheat grass juice 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds 1 tsp Flaxseed Oil Make this drink whenever you feel weak, fatigued or overwhelmed. Source: Don Tolman
Immune Booster Juice 1 stick celery 1 ripe tomato 1 pear ½ beetroot 1 carrot 2 dandeliion leaves or cabbage leaves ½ cm slice fresh ginger root 1 clove garlic (optional) ½ red onion 1 slice of fresh pineapple Source: Dr Sandra Cabot
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Principle #3: Sunshine THE SUN: Friend or Foe? Our bodies, like plants and other living organisms on this earth, require sunshine to grow, develop, repair and regenerate. Without natural sunlight we are far more susceptible to cancer, depression, obesity, osteoporosis and many other diseases so I find the debates about how the sun is dangerous and is killing us a little ignorant and mis informed. By allowing our skin and body to receive the light from the sun, our skin creates a photo-electric response so that our body can make Vitamin D. This vitamin helps the entire bone structure of the body, the circulatory system, maintains normal heart rhythm and helps every cell in the body regulate its function better. The UV rays that create vitamin D in our body also help to control bacterial and viral overwhelm. The problem with most people today is that they are mal-illuminated. We are indoors in our office all day and by the time we walk out it is dark. The media and western medicine tell us to coat ourselves with sunscreen when we do go outside (which contain toxic chemicals that put even more stress on system) and for four weeks of the year during our annual leave we take a holiday and burn ourselves to a crisp. So how can we get adequate sunshine and thus the vitally important vitamin D?
People who have nutritional deficiencies caused by consuming soft drinks, processed foods, white flour and refined sugars are more susceptible to sunburns so clean up your diet.
Expose at least 70 -80% of your body to the sun for 20 - 30 minutes every day that you can (without using chemical sun screen) Even better, grab a water bottle, go for a walk and breath in some fresh air.
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Remember the hours before 11am and after 2pm are usually less intense
heat and will ensure the best and healthiest results in a 20 - 30 minute period.
Don’t always wear sunglasses. The eyes are the gateway to telling your body when it is day and night. They also tell the body to produce more melatonin which helps protect the skin from burning. You are more likely to get burnt wearing sunglasses than not.
As with all the principles of health that have been mentioned in the past months. Everything in moderation! Get some sun daily, put a hat on and cover up if you are going to be out in the sun during the hotter parts of the day. Drink lots of water. Eat fresh fruit and veggies and be grateful for the day. Cheers
Bronwyn
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PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPEN NIGHT July 4th 2012 6-8:30pm At Kinesiology Schools Australia 9/57 Gawain Rd Bracken Ridge, QLD, 4017 See MAP
COME and take a look at our facilities
Meet our Lecturers
Learn about how you can start your career as a Kinesiologist!
See a demonstration of Kinesiology in ACTION!
Enrol on the Night
Ask any questions you would like to!
Winter Special—GNLD Vita-squares GNLD VITA-SQUARES
Children’s Chewable tablets Improve Concentration, Learning and Memory Build Resistance to Coughs & Colds Perfect for kids that are ‘picky’ eaters and won’t eat their vegetables. Vita-squares contain a balanced formula of vitamins, chelated minerals to improve absorption, and lipids and sterols. Support children’s physical and mental growth and development and emotional wellbeing.
Was $36
NOW Only $28 For July ONLY
Contact us at Bracken Ridge Natural Therapies (07) 3261 5436 7
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HALF PRICE ENTRY TO THE MIND BODY SPIRIT FESTIVAL Half price entry to the Mind Body Spirit Festival for you and your friends and family! Simply print this page, fill out the voucher, cut it out and take it with you to the Festival to claim your half price ticket! We will be there offering FREE 10 min Kinesiology balances! What a great opportunity to experience Kinesiology and share it with your friends and family! SEE YOU THERE!
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CALENDAR What’s Happening at Bracken Ridge Natural Therapies?
June 28th—July 1st MIND BODY SPIRIT FESTIVAL Come see us at the Mind, Body, Spirit festival at the RNA showgrounds this year, see earlier in the Mag for more details!
July 21st —Byron Bay
6pm—8:30 pm July 4th PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPEN NIGHT Come and check out the college and meet the lectures if you are interested in starting your study as a Kinesiologist!
HOMEOPATHY FOR THE FAMILY This is a course for every parents. Make parenting easy. Bumps, bruises, sprains, bites, colds, flu, tonsillitis, burns, tummy upsets and many other minor problems that often occur. A must for everyone, especially if you have kids. Click here for more info….
Sept 2012 CERTIFICATE IV IN KINESIOLOGY Our Certificate IV graduates qualify at practitioner level and can go straight into the workforce as Kinesiology consultants Click here for more info….
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July 27th—29th NEURAL ORGANISATION THERAPY — Module 1 (3 Module Advanced Course) N.O.T is one of the most advanced Kinesiology therapies available. Under the guidance of Trevor Savage and Danny Liddell, practitioners will gain valuable techniques and knowledge that will help take your practice to a professional level and provide the skills for success. Click here for more info….
Warm up with this Fast Winter Soup
Full of hearty vegetables, this speedy winter soup will warm you up from the inside out. INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
METHOD
1 tbs Coconut Oil
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1 onion, chopped
over medium heat, add the onion, chilli,
1 long red chilli, seeds removed,
celery and carrot and cook for 2-3
finely chopped
minutes. 2.
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan
1 celery stalk, chopped
Add cumin and coriander and cook,
1 carrot, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
vegetable stock, bring to boil and simmer
1 cup red lentils, rinsed, drained
for 8-10 minutes or until lentils are
1L (4 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
tender.
Biodynamic natural yoghurt, to serve
stirring, for a further minute. 3.
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Add the red lentils and chicken or
Season with salt and pepper. Serve in 11
Bracken Ridge Natural Therapies 9/57 Gawain Road Bracken Ridge, QLD 4017 www.kinesiologyschools.com.au office@kinesiologyschools.com.au (07) 3261 5436 12