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Massage and herbal medicine news
Father's Day
This year Father’ Day is Sunday 5 September. This is a day for Dads’ to be celebrated for their contribution to family. I have gift cards which can be used for massage to help the males in your life to relax or to help them with a specific problem such as lower back, neck or shoulder issues. So give me a call and I can arrange to mail you a gift card or you can call in to pick it up. Allergy Season
The season is upon us. Cal ed allergic rhinitus or more Newsletter and saving the
commonly hay fever, it is caused by irritants such as pollen from trees or grasses. Dust mites, cat and dog hair, some foods and even cockroach droppings can also affect some people! Those lovely golden flowered wattle trees are beginning to flower but not so good if you suffer from hay fever! Most of you who show the characteristic symptoms of sneezing, itching eyes, watery eyes, inflammation of the nasal passages and sometimes a sinus headache across the brows wil know all So from a herbal point of view I can help reduce the inflammatory and allergic response, strengthen the immune system, and treat the acute symptoms of catarrh, that blocked up feeling. Other herbs may need to be used if the al ergy is deep seated. So, if you would like some help with your hay fever give me a call or e-mail Appointments and cancellation
Bone health– Osteoporosis
and bone facts
adults, the goal is to maintain bone mass occurs faster than bone growth. To keep bones healthy we need to limit this bone loss. Thus, getting enough calcium, vitamin D and exercise is important at al stages. Osteoporosis (OP)
This occurs where bone loss is greater than bone growth in our older years. It is a silent disease as people cannot feel their bones getting weaker until they have a fracture . Osteopaenia is a precursor to osteoporosis, but not al people with osteopaenia wil develop O.P. In Australia 2.2 mil ion are affected by OA. 11% are men and 27% are women age 60 and over. Women have a higher risk because of the drop in oestrogen in peri and post menopausal years. So what can we do to keep p: 02 94360306 e: [email protected] w: www.pennysnaturalhealth.biz
Bone health– Osteoporosis and bone facts continued

Diet and lifestyle factors
• Exposure to sunlight for 20-30 mins. per day to increase vitamin D levels • Avoid smoking – Smokers have lower oestrogen levels and thus bone density. • Exercise – Weight bearing and resistance exercises are essential. Exercises such as walking, running, tennis, footbal codes, resistance training – weights and theraband and high impact loading such as jumping( skipping is very good) . Exercise daily or every second day for 60 mins. for maximum benefit. • Reduce salt, caffeine and soft drinks - Calcium is excreted into the urine when salt and excess caffeine is consumed. Soft drinks contain high levels of phosphorus which bind calcium, making it less available for bone building. • Reduce animal protein – Excessive protein intake increases calcium loss, whilst lack of protein is related to poor • Acid-alkaline balance and the Mediterranean diet – A recent study from Greece found that a modified version of the Mediterranean diet containing high levels of alkaline fruits and vegetables, fish and olive oil was beneficial to bone
Supplements
Research suggests that Calcium Citrate is 22-27% better absorbed than calcium carbonate. Recommended daily dose is 1200mg. If you can get at least half of this from the diet so much the better, but if you have high cholesterol dairy may not be
Vitamin D
If skin exposure is not possible then 800-1000IU of vitamin D is needed per day, in the form of cholecalciferol.
Fish oils
The essential fatty acids in fish oil of DHA and EPA tend to increase bone formation and reduce bone loss. Inflammation in the body is one of the factors causing bone loss, thus the anti-inflammatory action of fish oils help here.
Drug interactions
Calcium may decrease the absorption of certain drugs such as antibiotics and bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Actonel). Thus
take calcium 2 hours away from these drugs. Calcium should be used with caution if you are taking thiazide diuretics. These
are used for fluid retention caused by heart disorders. Vitamin K found in some calcium supplements should not be taken in people taking warfarin.

Quote of the quarter
‘Whatever you appreciate and give thanks for wil increase in your life’ - Sanaya Roman

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