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Natremed Newsletter
October - December 08
Dear [FIRSTNAME],
Natremed has been through many changes this year, especially as we have welcomed many new faces to our team, including practitioners, dispensary staff and receptionists. It has been a very busy and exciting year for us and as it draws to a close, we would like to thank you for your continued support and wish you all the best for the festive season and hope you have a happy and healthy New Years!
Whats in this edition?
Current News
Renovations
Our renovations are coming along nicely! The rear section will be finished by Christmas and we will start the front early next year! Click here to see the photo gallery.
Fairwell Dr Josh Conlan
Dr Joshua Conlan (Osteopath), who has been an important part of our team, has decided it is time to move on. Josh will be finishing up at Christmas and so we would like to thank him for all his work and support during his time at Natremed. Josh will be greatly missed by his clients and by all the staff, and we wish him the best for the future.
As a result we are looking for a full or part time Osteopath or Musculoskeletal Therapist. More information can be found here.
Articles by our Practitioners
Hay Fever
The medical name for hay fever is Allergic Rhinitis. It occurs during spring and early summer each year. Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder affecting 2 in 5 people at various degrees in Australia and New Zealand (Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy). Whilst hay fever may seem like a trivial and insignificant illness it can actually have a significant impact on the mood, work performance learning and sleep.
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Cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables are part of the Brassica family. They include Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, turnip, radish, mustard, rocket, wasabi and kale. These vegetables are easily grown in a backyard garden and are high in fiber and vitamin C.
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What we've been up to
Moovin' Heath
Emma Cavalier presents to Medical students about the benefits of Natural Medicine at the Moovin' Health Seminar during October.
“Moovin’ Health”, an initiative by the Melbourne University Medical students, held it’s most recent seminar in October. This seminar/discussion aimed to give the medical students a better understanding of the complementary health services provided in the GV. Naturopathy & Acupuncture were the modalities represented by Emma Cavalier and a local acupuncturist. A medical professor spoke in depth about the strengths & limitations of medical/pharmaceutical medicine. This seminar proved to be a rewarding information session for all those involed.
The main themes of the presentation were:
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The needs for and limitations of evidence based medicine
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The need for improved communication between practitioners to improve patient outcomes
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The benefits of complementary medicine
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How alternative medicine complements the medical model of health
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Strengths and limitations of both the medical and complementary models of health
Emma and the other speakers presented extremely well and we hope these seminars will be a positive step forward in the integration and understanding of complimentary health services in the GV.
What's coming up
New Treatments for 2009
In 2009 we will be introducing the opening of our new Detoxification protocol. We will be adding an Infrared sauna to our vast array of tools and treatments.
What you can expect from an Infrared sauna treatment:
In the New Year, we will also be reintroducing Colonic irrigation - with the development of our new Colonics room. Colonics was previously available with Naturopath Nicole Tricarico and we are sure many will be happy to have this valuable treatment back. Stay tuned for more information and dates of the operating hours.
Pearls of Wisdom
Think Globally, Eat Locally
We all know that our planet needs our help right now, but we often feel unsure about what to do, where to make an effort, and what will really help. The good news is that we can heal the planet on a daily basis simply by buying and eating food that is grown locally. Food that has been transported long distances doesn’t contain much life force by the time it gets to your kitchen. Making a commitment to shop, buy, and eat locally is not only a very important part of creating positive change, it can also be delicious fun. One of the best places to begin the adventure of eating locally is a farmer’s market. Stalls brim with fresh fruits and vegetables grown on nearby farms. Not only is this good for the environment, it’s good for the farmers since they benefit from selling directly to the consumer. The consumer benefits, too, from the intimate experience of buying food from the hand of the person who grew it. In addition, the food is fresher and more diverse. In supermarkets, particular varieties of fruits and vegetables are favored due to their ability to survive transport to a far destination. Alternately, at a farmer’s market, you will find versions of the fruits and vegetables you know that will surprise and delight your senses—green striped heirloom tomatoes, purple cauliflower, white carrots, and edible flowers, just to name a few. Make an effort to buy as much of your food as possible directly from local farmers. You will become one of a growing number of people eating delicious food to save the planet and having fun doing it.
From: http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2008/12842.html
Food of the Month
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is a pseudo-grain that is native to Northern Europe and Asia. Contrary to the name, buckwheat has no relationship with wheat and does not contain gluten. Traditionally the seed and outer hull were used in a similar way to grains to make breads, noodles, cereals and pancakes.
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