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Spring Newsletter !
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Letting go of the old and inviting the new... What do psychology, business management, nursing and herbs have in common? Flaxseed, ginseng hold up in cancer trials Herbal extract effective remedy for depression: study Study shows acupuncture, massage helpful after cancer surgery Remedial Massage with Takako Mizogami An Interpersonal course: 27-28 October 2007 Kinesiology course scheduled for Feburary 2008 Product specials
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Janelle
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Letting go of the old and inviting the new... Well,
spring has finally sprung and as the weather starts to warm up
and we all begin to come out of our winter ‘hibernation mode’,
many of us are starting to think about spring cleaning. The winter
clothes start to get packed away, the summer ones start to emerge
as we see what suites, what fits and what will be ‘in’ for the
season. Janelle Rogers – Counsellor and Holistic Therapist *If you would like any help with this process or help dealing with any issues that arise for you, Janelle is available for counselling and holistic therapies. |
Maria
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What
do psychology, business management, nursing and herbs have in
common? The body is amazing! It has all the knowledge and skills to heal – it mends broken bones, heals cuts and grazes, and repairs and renews itself continually, provided it has the right conditions and the right raw materials. As a naturopath, Maria works to allow the body to heal itself and to encourage that healing by gently removing obstacles to good health. These obstacles include poor nutrition from junk food, toxins such as nicotine, poor stress management, lack of fitness, fun and fresh air. It's Spring Clean Time! Years ago –before supermarkets – springtime meant light eating, as there was not much produce around after winter. As well, we have tended to move away from traditional and religious fasting periods – for example, Lent, which occurs in spring in the northern hemisphere. Nowadays we feel the effects of eating all that stodgy winter food – sluggishness, slightly overweight and lowish energy. It’s time to detox. Detox is not good for everyone. It depends on your health and your symptoms. If detox is a suitable therapy for you, Maria will suggest a detox program of 3 sessions over 6 weeks. She will check your medical history and all your body systems, test your nutritional status, iridology then nail and tongue analysis to find out what’s going on for you. Based on that information, she will recommend an eating program to rest and restore your digestive system, herbal medicine to support organs such as the liver, advice on fitness and exercise, and flower essences for mental and emotional support during this period of change and renewal. Just six weeks to great energy and better health. So come on, after our Canberra winter it’s time to get out there and smell the tulips! Maria McCarthy, naturopath. |
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Leah Mammino Counsellor and Life coach Coaching is a collaborative and creative process that explores, defines and clears your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to achieve the goals you value in life. Counselling
can help you move forward if you: Services
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Marie-Ange Arundel Marie-Ange is a naturopath, kinesiologist, bodyworker and counsellor. Her speciality is working with problem ailments or issues that are difficult to resolve, such as chronic conditions and trauma. She is very experienced in supporting the individual on all levels. Marie-Ange is also helpful in resolving relationship and family conflict. Appointments are available Wednesday & Thursday and some Saturdays. Marie-Ange runs Kinesiology courses that are recognised by the AKA, ATMS and various health schools. She also runs a highly successful EMOTIONAL HEALING workshop. The workshop enables us to undrestand our family patterns, issues of diffuculty, pain or trauma. It is an experiencial weekend with the aim to resolve deep seated patterns that we may want to change but have previously felt unable or blocked in resolving. Issues of all kinds may be addressed. The next EH workshop is on the 27-28th of October. For more information you may email Marie-Ange at the centre. |
| Touch for Health February 2008 Instructor: Marie-Ange Arundel Location: BNHC, Dickson |
Kinesiology course scheduled for Feburary 2008 Touch for Health Course Touch
for Health is a holistic approach to health which teaches the
restoring of our natural energies. TFH is a modern synthesis of
ancient Eastern knowledge of the vital energies of the body with
the Western techniques of using muscle testing as a bio-feedback
mechanism for determining the state of the energy in the body
and for identifying energy blockages. It involves the use of acupressure,
touch and massage to improve postural balance and reduce physical
and mental pain and tension. This is an excellent tool for all
interested in HEALTH. Its is something that we can all use for
family and friends. You do not need prior knowledge or experience.
It is a vital tool for all Health Practitioners as it lends itself
to all fields of medicine and is recoginsed as a health modality. |
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Cranio-sacral Release and Bodywork Marie-Ange, a naturopath, kinesiologist and counsellor works with the body to release deep traumas by using various techniques such as cranio-sacral release, kinesiology, gestalt and other techniques to support the client in resolving deep seated issues. Excellent for deep-seated problems or traumatic issues that have difficulty clearing. Marie-Ange often works with an assistant to aid support to the body to unwind and release tension and stress. |
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An Interpersonal course time to visit some issues...some spring cleaning ! An opportunity to gain greater understanding of patterns taking place in your life. How, what, why? A journey into understanding These two and a half days lead us into shifting
unwanted blocks or issues that we have difficulty changing such
as weight, unfulfilling relationships, goal setting, improve communication.
When: OCTOBER 26(eve),27,28 With Marie-Ange Arundel Places are limited |
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Flaxseed, ginseng hold up in cancer trials US research into alternative medicines suggests flaxseed slows the growth of prostate tumours and ginseng helps relieve the fatigue of cancer patients. The studies reflect doctors' efforts to explore the risks and benefits of foods and supplements that are routinely taken by their patients with little scientific proof they help. In the flaxseed study, researchers at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina and colleagues evaluated the seed's role as a food supplement in 161 men who were scheduled to undergo surgery for prostate cancer. "The growth rate was decreased in the men who got flaxseed," said Dr Nancy Davidson, an oncologist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore who is president-elect of ASCO. "I think this is fascinating." Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, a fibre found on the seed coat. "We were looking at flaxseed because of its unique nutrient profile," said Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, a researcher in Duke's School of Nursing, who led the study. Half of the men in the study added 30 grams of flaxseed daily to their diets for about 30 days. Half of the flaxseed group also went on a low-fat diet. After the surgery, the researchers looked at the men's tumour cells to see how quickly the cancer had multiplied. The cancer cells in both the flaxseed groups grew about 30 to 40 per cent slower than the control group. Ginseng In the ginseng trial, Debra Barton of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues tested three different doses of the herb on patients with a variety of cancers who were expected to live at least six months. Twenty-five percent of patients taking a 1,000mg dose and 27 per cent of patients taking a 2,000mg dose said their fatigue symptoms were "moderately better" or "much better." Only 10 per cent of those taking a 750mg dose reported an improvement, which was about the same as the placebo group. Patients in the trial took Wisconsin ginseng from a single crop that was tested for uniform potency. It was powdered and given in a capsule form. "I wouldn't have predicted this, I have to admit," Dr Davidson said in an interview. "We might want to test this on a large scale." The flaxseed study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and the ginseng study was supported by US Public Health Service grants. -Reuters |
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Acupuncture, massage helpful after cancer surgery A combination of acupuncture and massage may help ease pain and depression symptoms after cancer surgery, a new study suggests. Acupuncture has been shown in many studies to ease pain, and there's growing evidence that it helps quell post-surgery nausea. Massage, meanwhile, has been shown in certain studies to aid cancer patients' anxiety. Until now, however, no studies have tried combining the two therapies for people undergoing cancer surgery -- a physically and emotionally difficult process. The new study included 138 patients who were randomly assigned to have either standard post-operative care or standard care plus acupuncture and massage for 2 days following their cancer surgery. Overall, the study found, patients who received the therapies had a steeper decline in pain over 3 days, as well as fewer symptoms of depression. The findings are published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. "We can say that adding acupuncture and massage definitely helped," said lead study author Dr. Wolf E. Mehling, an assistant professor of family and community medicine at the University of California San Francisco. There's evidence from other research that acupuncture and massage have relevant physiological effects. For example, Mehling noted, animal research has found that massage can increase blood levels of oxytocin, a hormone with pain- and anxiety-relieving actions; increased oxytocin levels might counter stress-hormone elevations around the time surgery, Mehling explained. Similarly, there's evidence that acupuncture triggers the release of nervous system chemicals that help dull pain. Whether the therapies will become a widely used part of cancer treatment, following surgery or in other contexts, remains to be seen. A few major cancer centers in the U.S. currently offer acupuncture and massage to inpatients and outpatients, Mehling said. SOURCE:
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, March 2007. |
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Accupuncture with Tanya Gasparovic Tanya is an acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.
Tanya has a particular interest with hayfever and helping with
stress issues. Additionally she supports women with fertility
and menstrual disorders. All Health Funds* |
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Takako Mizogami Remedial Massage and Magnet Therapy. Takako is a remedial massage therapist specialising in Tuina, cupping, and reflexology. She practices an Eastern style of massage assisting in the treatment of a wide range of conditions including back pain, neck pain, RSI, and stress. Takako also performs pregnancy massage to help relieve aching back and sore legs. The centre provides electric tables for easy access on and off the bed and specail pregnancy cushions for abdominal support. Consultation prior to massage is done to consider appropriate treatment. MAGNET THERAPY is used to improve circulation and enhances the recovery of injury or weakness to an area in the body. The treatment is proven to be very effective, relaxing and totally pain free. |
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Introducing Tina Koch Natural Beauty Therapist, Aromatherapist and Massage Therapist It’s Spring at last, and the change of the seasons is a perfect time for a luxurious facial treatment. A facial will help your skin to recover from winter’s harsh effects, and get you on the path to radiant and healthy skin for the hotter months. You will often find that a change in weather requires a change in skincare routine or products. Products used during the facial are a mixture of Perfect Potion, a chemical-free, plant-based Australian brand formulated by an expert aromatherapist, and masks and massage oils made up by myself. The first treatment includes a detailed skin analysis, and I will talk you through any issues that you are having. The facial will then be tailored to your needs – whether you have great skin that would benefit from maintenance, or problem skin that requires specific solutions. Any future treatments would include personalised masks and oils, using ingredients such as essential oils that I will choose to achieve your goals. For some, a facial is purely a pampering experience, the facial massage being one of the highlights. For this reason, a gift voucher is always a great idea for someone special. And I find that men really enjoy the treatment as much as women! Perfect Potion products can be ordered through me as required, and I will always end a treatment with homecare advice, including skincare products, routines, and lifestyle suggestions to support your skincare goals. A natural-beauty facial is the perfect experience for people who have sensitive skin, allergies, or had problems with products in the past, as the treatment can be tailored to avoid problem ingredients. All products are chemical-free and plant-based, with no synthetic preservatives. There is an emphasis on the therapeutic qualities of essential oils, but these can be avoided if necessary due to sensitivities. Please feel free to call if you have any questions or enquiries. |
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extract effective remedy for depression: study An extract of the herbal remedy St John's wort is as effective as a commonly prescribed drug for people suffering from moderate to severe depression, researchers say. They compared the extract called WS 5570, which is made by the German company Dr Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals, and the antidepressant paroxetine sold by GlaxoSmithKline under the brand name Paxil or Seroxat. St John's wort is also known as hypericum perforatum. "In the treatment of moderate to severe major depression, hypericum extract WS 5570 is at least as effective as paroxetine and is better tolerated," University of Berlin Professor Armin Szegedi said in a report published online by the British Medical Journal. In a study funded by the German company, the researchers compared the treatments on 251 patients, aged 18-70, for six weeks. Half of the patients taking the extract reported an improvement, compared to a third taking paroxetine. Patients taking the extract also reported fewer side effects such as stomach disorders, according to the researchers. Paroxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). British and European health authorities have voiced concern that the antidepressants may increase the risk of suicide in young people. "Our results support the use of hypericum extract WS 5570 as an alternative to standard antidepressants in moderate to severe depression, especially as it is well tolerated," Professor Szegedi said. -Reuters |
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Natalia Bogomiakov Remedial Massage |
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Jessica Wilds -Homeopath & Naturopath Jessica Wilds is a Naturopath with Diplomas in Naturopathy, Herbal
Medicine, Nutrition, and Homeopathy. She also holds a Bachelor
of Health Science from the |
Homeopathics
are available at the centre Dried Herbal Teas are available Our Dispensary carries a large range of Tinctures and Extracts and many supplements in Tablet form. These are for sale only with authorisation by a qualified Herbalist. |
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SPRING SPECIALS with Massage Therapy clients are entitled to a 5% discount when purchasing 3 one hour massages in advance. Introduce a friend to any practitioner at the centre for an appointment and receive a free 1/4 hour reflexology (foot) massage or Lymphatic drainage to shake the winter blues away. Inquire about our discount “specials” packages and warm up this winter and recieve 10% discount off massage. |
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Yoga Classes Ring the Centre if you are interested in Yoga classes starting in Summer. A variety of Yoga products are available. Orders may be placed for specialised items. Yoga mats available ~ were $39.00
each ~Now only $34.00 |
| Tinctures and Herbs If you are a student/practitioner of naturopathy you can receive a 10% discount from our dispensary on our wide range of tinctures and dried herbs and teas. |
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