Natremed Newsletter
May 2010
Dear [FIRSTNAME],
Hello Autumn! Fresh crisp mornings, mild days and cool evenings – The Autumn in Shepparton is a lovely time of year. However with the change of seasons there is also a shift in our immune system as it starts to adapt to the cooler weather, and so it is very important to stay active, hydrated and to eat really well. There are lots of ways you can top up your immune system before the real cold and flu season hits and our Boost Your Immune System Cooking Class will teach you some great home remedies to beat off bugs.
Whats in this edition?
Current News
Congratulations Melissa and Taylor!
Congratulations to Melissa Cloney - recently engaged to Taylor Hall! We are very excited and happy for you both!
New Skills
Sophie Atkin is currently studying Bowen Therapy. She will be finished her
course in August and incorporating it into her naturopathic
consultations. Keep an eye out for more information to come soon!
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have some great gift ideas. Why not treat your mum to a massage? We specialise in lymphatic drainage, relaxation and remedial massage. Gift vouchers are available!
Articles by our Practitioners
Vote with your wallet!
Buy local, Act global.
Read more...
Cupping Therapy
Cupping is a form of therapy that has been used throughout the world for thousands of years.
Read more...
What we've been up to
Mountain Fresh Food Feast!
 Em, Josh and Soph went for a hike last weekend and made a delicious
feast in the mountains. There were 3 types of curries to feed our
hungry friends and even though we were hiking we still cooked only with
fresh wholefoods. Have a look at what we created!
Kids Cooking for Fun
The first term kids cooking classes were a great success! Just check out the photos and your kids will be wanting to pick their own veggies and cook them.
 We are proud to be facilitating such exciting and hands on cooking
classes and seminars at Natremed, but nothing is quite as enjoyable as
the Kids Cooking Classes
. The series of cooking classes are held after school for 4 consecutive
weeks and cover healthy eating, preparing vegetables, snack ideas,
healthy party food, lunch box fillers and meals.The kids find it fun
and there is a great group dinamic for trying new foods. We have
frequent cooking classes coming up and the Kids Cooking starts again in
May/June. Check our events calendar page for all the dates.
What's coming up
Early Childhood Conference
This training day is run every year for any professionals that are working in the childcare field in the Goulburn Valley. There are key note speakers and workshops offered on the day. This year it is being held on Thursday 6 May 2010. Sophie and Emma have been asked to speak on the topics of nutritional foods for children, presentation of food and cooking easy, healthy meals. If you are a childcare worker and interested in the attending the conference please contact Jackie Vibert at the Shepparton Council: jackie.vibert@shepparton.vic.gov.au
My Daily Challange
This is what happens when 2 personal trainers and a naturopath join forces to encourage others to improve their diet and fitness.
Mud’s Gym is taking on the fitness aspect with 5 sessions a week to
choose from. Natremed’s Sophie Atkin is presenting the diet component
covering topics from digestion, anti-aging foods and blood sugar
regulation, sleep and time out and food as medicine. There is also the
option of having a VLA – bio-impedance test to determine your fat – muscle ratio, cellular age and hydration levels.
Join the challenge by contacting Mud on 0408443336 or Sophie via satkin@natremed.com.au
Changes to Yoga Timetable
Wednesday Mornings are no longer running but may start up again next term.
Tuesday Yoga
Class 1: 5.45 - 6.45pm
Class 2: 7-8pm.
Make sure you book as places are limited.
Seminars Series and Cooking Classes - May
Be sure to check out our upcoming seminars for May and don't forget to book yourself in if you would like to attend. We have plenty on so make sure you dont miss out!
Sleep seminar - Monday, May 10th. 7-9pm. Presented by Gregory
Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you share a bed with someone who
snores? Are you waking up unrefreshed from an 8 hour sleep? Getting a
few hours of less than optimal sleep each night can lead to all kinds
of health complaints. From fatigue, type 2 diabetes, low mood and even
poor libido. If your health is suffering from poor sleep quality come
along to this detailed and interactive talk which outlines the phases
of sleep, discusses lifestyles and dietary tips for improving sleep,
reasons for poor sleep and diseases associated with poor sleep. You
will come away with a new way of looking at your sleep patterns and
learn how to better manage your sleep or chronic illness.
Staying Sane During Menopause - Wednesday, May 12th . 7-9pm. Presented by Melynda
Is menopause driving you insane? Want to learn how to better control
your weight, moods and flushes during this time? To discuss how your
food, immunity and stress influence your hormones come along to this
informative and humorous seminar which s geared towards helping you
stay sane during menopause.
Vegetarian Seminar and Cooking Class- Thursday, May 13th . 6.30-8.30pm. Presented By Melissa
Thinking of cutting back on your meat intake but not
sure how to get enough protein? Is your child insisting they want to be
vegetarian? Be sure they do it right and get the most nutrition out of
their diet. This is an all things vegetarian seminar presented by our
resident vegetarian and nutritionist Melissa Cloney, this cooking class
focuses on how to stay healthy and prevent deficiencies whilst eating a
delicious vegetarian diet. This class is not just for strict
vegetarians, but also those who like to eat meat free once or twice a
week or are interested in learning the health benefits of vegetarian
food.
Boost Immunity for Winter - Monday, May 17th. 6.30-8.30pm Presented by Emma, Sophie, Melissa
Learn how to use items from around the kitchen and garden to boost your
immune system and fight infections. Our Naturopaths will teach your
their favourite immune boosting recipes and home made medicines so you
well prepared for the cold and flu season.
Allergy and Intolerance Cooking Class - Thursday, May 20th. 6.30-8.30pm Presented by Melissa and Emma
If you or someone you cook for has just been diagnosed with food
intolerance, or have become bored with the same foods you eat each
week, then come along for a fresh perspective on cooking and creating
foods that taste great and make you feel great!
Astrology - Wednesday, May 26th. 7-9pm. Presented by Melynda
Learn and understand astrology, more than just your
'star sign', Melynda will guide you through your own chart step by
step. Learn about your chart eg – the areas in your life where you
excel and learn to interpret others’ charts
Healthy Eating for Fussy Eaters - Thursday, May 27th. 4-5.30pm. Presented by Emma and Sophie
Want to get your kids to eat better food? Better still, want them to make it themselves?
Covering tasty snacks, meals, lunchbox munchies for school age children through to teens.
This is the first of a four part series of fun filled kids cooking focusing on healthy eating for kids.
Don't forget to bring your kids! They're a crucial ingredient!
Pearls of Wisdom
Finding Gifts In All
When we have good days, we often find ourselves going over the details later, enjoying them a second and third time as we feel the joy of our good fortune. When we have bad days, we may find ourselves poring over the details of our misfortunes. However, we can reframe those bad days by making it a daily practice to spend some time before going to bed each night to review the gifts we received that day. Regardless of our evaluation of the day—good, bad, mediocre—we can call forth the many blessings that were present. This practice transforms our consciousness as it reveals the fullness at the heart of our lives.
Some days it’s easy to recount the gifts we’ve received; on other days, we have to look harder for the offerings of the day, but once we do, we will find there are always quite a few. We can keep it simple and be grateful for the fact that we have a roof over our head, nature, food, and our health. Once we have fully experienced these gifts, we can move outward to the gifts that may require a little more thought such as the gifts of forgiveness, tolerance and acceptance that we may have learned that day. We can also always be grateful for the people in our lives who support us, no matter how bad our day may have been.
Just reviewing the many positive offerings in our lives provides a context for our difficulties that puts them in proper perspective, but we can also make an effort to see the gifts even in adverse circumstances. This can be challenging and may require some practice before it feels authentic, but we have all had the experience of a disappointment or loss leading to a surprising gain. Just remembering this and trusting the give and take of life can help us to remember that sometimes the best gifts of all are the ones we don’t recognize right away. In addition, the lessons we learn in the face of adversity are offerings in their own right, allowing us to count patience, wisdom, and fortitude alongside the other gifts of the day.
Daily Om: http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2010/23083.html
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