Dear NIIM Community, ‘welcome to winter’ June E-News

NEWS FROM NIIM We are pleased to announce two upcoming events:

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Our NIIM FREE LECTURE Series continues, on Wednesday 20 JULY

Women’s Health – Men’s Health: an Integrative Approach

Time: 7pm-8.30pm Venue: Tower Hotel, 686 Burwood Road, Hawthorn - SPEAKERS:

Dr Simon ARMSTRONG, B.Sc(Clin.Sc), M.H.Sc(Osteo) will present an integrated approach plan towards your health including the following Alignment: Manual biomechanics using latest researched techniques Movement: Coordination and control exercises for efficient motion Organ: Gentle treatment to strengthen impaired organ systems Breathing: Optimal strategy for detoxification and chemical balance Inner Focus: Parasympathetic training to facilitate tissue repair Prevention: Proactive steps to maintain posture and suppleness

Dr Ruth EDWARDS, BMed, FRACGP, FACRRM will present a brief overview of some common women’s health problems, such as menopause, heavy or painful periods, PMT, urinary stress incontinence, low libido, painful intercourse, fatigue, hair loss, infertility – and what can be done for these conditions from an integrative medicine perspective.

Prof Avni SALI, MBBS, PhD, FRACS, FACS, FACNEM will present an overview on men’s health from an integrative medicine approach. He will review diseases common to men, such as prostate disorders, cardiovascular health, stress issues, infertility etc. and provide treatment options which include mind-body medicine, nutritional advice, supplements and other therapies.

www.niim.com.au

Tel: 9804-0646

THE NIIM CLINIC is well placed

as one of Australia’s few truly ‘integrated healthcare clinics’. With specialist practitioners offering services across the disciplines of General Practice (Integrative GPs); Live Blood Analysis; Osteopathy; TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine); Naturopathy; Exercise Physiology and more. Our expert Doctors & Complementary Medicine practitioners work together providing an integrated approach to meet your healthcare needs. The Intravenous Clinic at NIIM offers Intravenous Treatments such as Vitamin C, B, K therapies and Chelation. Other unique specialist treatments Include: Hyperthermia and RTM Thermography.

A great range of Nutritional Supplements from leading Australian manufacturers are available for purchase from the NIIM Clinic Dispensary.

To find out more and make an appointment, contact our friendly

reception staff on

(03) 9804-0646

“People of all ages and with or without a medical condition, will benefit from the best practice diagnostic and treatment skills of the experienced panel of practitioners.”

Proudly Sponsored by: SWISSE Vitamins

Don’t miss this most informative FREE evening. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Contact Anna Ryan 9806-0646 E annaryan@niim.com.au

NIIM COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND HEALTH SHORT COURSE:

The CMH short course has been created by leading experts in integrative medicine and will be delivered via a cutting-edge online platform that incorporates video and text material, as well as online assessments and

lecturers available for academic support. NIIM is pleased to announce the launch of our first online course. Registrations open July 8. For full details visit: www.niim.com.au

Latest Research & News (click on link to access full article)

AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES Tea mechanism in preventing autoimmune disease uncovered. LINK About Autoimmune Diseases: Autoimmune diseases

ASTHMA Why does flu trigger asthma?

ALZHEIMER’S Zeroing in on Alzheimer's disease Stress may increase risk for Alzheimer's disease: Read complete article

ALLERGIES Food-induced Anaphylaxis. LINK Epidemic alert: infant food allergies

CANCER WHO warns against excessive mobile phone use Office desk job doubles bowel cancer risk - Read complete article Cell phones and cancer: Assessment classifies radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans Mobile phones and brain cancer: Read complete article Walking away from Prostate Cancer. LINK Flaxseed no cure for hot flashes during breast cancer or menopause, study finds Coffee cuts risk of lethal prostate cancer: study. LINK Broccoli compound goes after cancer cells. LINK Calcium Plus Vitamin D May Reduce Melanoma Risks in Some Women, Study Finds. LINK

COLDS/FLU Are tissues more hygienic than hankies when you have a cold?

CHILDREN/PAEDIATRIC Feeding children addictive drugs. LINK Experts say mothball ban will save children’s lives. LINK

FOOD / NUTRITION Tomatoes vital to good health - Read complete article Will cooked rice give you food poisoning if it’s not stored in the fridge? Green tea exports banned from Japan after testing high for radioactive cesium Secret GM wheat experiments begin in Australia It's Not an Apple a Day After All -- It's Strawberries: Flavonoids Could Represent Two-Fisted Assault On Diabetes and Nervous System Disorders. LINK Are you eating pesticides? Canola oil, soybean oil used as key ingredients in pesticide products. LINK Ghrelin Likely Involved in Why We Choose 'Comfort Foods' When Stressed. LINK

MS Can stress increase the risk of multiple sclerosis?

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MEN’S HEALTH Mixed prognosis on male health. LINK

FERTILITY / CONCEPTION Mind/body program increases IVF pregnancy rates - Read complete article

HEART Tai Chi Exercise in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure. LINK Coffee OK for women with heart disease. LINK Testosterone in women: protective against CVD, cancer risks uncertain. LINK

KIDNEY Proprietary Green Tea Extract Protects the Kidneys. LINK

PARKINSON’S High risk of Parkinson's disease for people exposed to pesticides near workplace: Pesticide ziram implicated as possible cause for disease

SKIN This Popular Moisturizer Applied to Mice for 17 Weeks Got 69% More Tumors. LINK

STROKE Olive oil use linked with lower risk of stroke. LINK

VITAMINS / NUTRIENTS We need vitamin D to avoid risks, health experts warn. LINK How deficiencies of selenium and other micronutrients can increase the risk of age-related disease. LINK Too Much Of A Good Thing? Scientists Explain Cellular Effects Of Vitamin A Overdose And Deficiency. LINK

WEIGHT 'Good Gut Bacteria' May Help Fight Obesity. LINK

WOMEN’S HEALTH Wrinkles could predict woman's bone break risk Possible link between chronic oestrogen exposure and high blood pressure: Read complete article

MISC: Protein drinks after exercise help older people build stronger muscles than those who drink carbohydrate beverages, study suggests Do high heels cause bunions? Thousands of Victorians using lifestyle drugs. LINK Pink Lady sex pills a health risk, says TGA. LINK Plants Teach Humans a Thing or Two About Fighting Diseases. LINK

KEEP WINTER COLDS AT BAY…

…..with the onset of winter here, so too are colds and flu…

COLDS & FLU – Fact or Fiction?

The terms “cold” and “flu” both mean the same thing- FICTION. This is a common misconception, but colds and flu are caused by different viruses altogether. Colds usually start off gradually. Symptoms of a cold include a sore throat, a runny nose, coughing and sneezing. The symptoms of the flu, on the other hand, tend to be much more severe, usually starting with a fever, often accompanied by fatigue and body aches and cold-like symptoms.

EVENTS Calendar

MINDD Foundation - 5th Mindd

International Forum on Children Venue: The Australian Jockey Club, Randwick, NSW. Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 August The Mindd Forum aims to support Australian families in finding immediate and effective healthcare for their children. Best outcomes result from teams of well-trained professionals and educated carers who work together to treat the whole individual for key causes of disease (versus symptoms). Themes include: Immune System Dysregulation in Autism Patterns of Modern Disease in Children; Toxicity, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress ADHD, Allergies & More Visit MINDD for full details

www.mindd.org

Feed a cold, starve a fever- FICTION. People often seem to mix this one up. But no matter which way you flip this phrase, part of it will always be wrong. It doesn’t matter if you have a cold or a fever, because you shouldn’t starve either one. First and foremost, when you’re sick, your body needs plenty of fluids. And while being sick may zap your appetite, it’s still not a good idea to starve yourself. The best way to prevent a cold is to wash your hands- FACT Colds and flu viruses are spread from person to person as droplets in the air. Sneezing or coughing produces more droplets and helps to spread the infection. Touching infected surfaces, such as door handles or when shaking hands, and then passing the virus from the hands to the mouth, nose or eyes is another route of infection.

You can catch a cold by staying outside in the cold too long- FICTION Colds are transmitted by touching something that an infected person has touched, or by breathing in moisture that an infected person has coughed out. The reason people get more colds in winter is that they spend more time indoors and have more contact with each other.

A cold is most contagious during the first few days of symptoms- FACT The common cold can last for up to two weeks, but chances are you can’t stay home that whole time. Staying home at the first sign of symptoms is advised, as you’re most likely to pass on your germs during the first few days of a cold, when symptoms are at their worst. Always cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing and wash your hands frequently.

If you have the flu, you shouldn't go to work- FACT Going to work can expose your colleagues to infection. Sometimes, professional athletes play with the flu, but in those cases it is usually a different virus involved. The best advice is to rest and recover.

Antibiotics can cure a cold or the flu- FICTION A cold or flu is a virus, and, therefore, cannot be treated with antibiotics. If you have a flu shot one year, you don't need it the next- FICTION Flu shots do not last for more than a year. And, the vaccine is reformulated each year to target the specific kind of virus, which may change from year to year. Also, flu shots are only formulated to work on the 3 most likely viral types expected to be floating around each winter. So, if you’ve caught the wrong bug, your flu shot will be next to useless.

How can I prevent getting a cold or flu? Keep your immune system strong! Eat a balanced diet that is rich in fruit and vegetables; take regular exercise & don't smoke.

Take preventive measures by boosting your health and immune system with herbs and vitamins:

VITAL VITAMINS & HERBS FOR COLD & FLU PREVENTION & TREATMENT:

Ensure you are not Vitamin D deficient – get your blood levels checked! Aim for a minimum of

80nmol/l, and preferably keep within the 120-165nmol/l range. Most people living in Southern

Australia need to supplement with vitamin D3 capsules throughout the winter months and into

spring, to prevent becoming Vitamin D deficient.

Zinc and Vitamin C – deficiencies of either will slow down your recovery. Likewise, a good

multivitamin may be beneficial to take on a regular basis, especially where your dietary intake is

restricted.

Garlic, ginger and lemon juice can also be beneficial.

Echinacea, elderberry and Olive Leaf Extract have immune-enhancing properties,

and can be taken in combination for maximal efficacy.

For better or for worse... but not for lunch! Don’t Miss

HOME FOR LUNCH

Shy Tiger Productions presents By Rebecca Lister in collaboration with David Bardas 16 June to 3 July 2011 Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street Prahran What happens when the suit no longer fits; when the lifestyle you’ve so carefully sculpted for yourself comes to an end? Home for Lunch is the story of one man’s coming of age – the end of an era, the search for new meaning. A comedy drama exploring the dilemma of ‘retirement’ and the impact it has on a relationship. Book now: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au

or call 03 8290 7000

Sandra Dubs

OzFoodTrainer™ Wholefood Nutritionist, Natural Food Trainer, Macrobiotic & Wholefood Cooking Teacher, presents a wide range of Wholefoods for being well Classes FOR FULL DETAILS: see www.ozfoodtrainer.com Or Contact Sandra Dubs: M: 0407 360323

There are steps you can take to help prevent spreading a cold or flu: try to stay away from other people to prevent the virus from spreading

cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing and wash your hands regularly

throw away tissues as soon as you have used them

if you are contagious with flu, stay home from work to prevent spreading it

to others and keep children home from school

How do I treat colds or flu? There is no cure for colds or flu. Antibiotics, which treat infections due to bacteria, do not work on cold and flu viruses, although, they may have a place in treating various complications, such as sinus, chest and middle ear infections. However, there are things you can do to help yourself feel better:

Eat a nutritious diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.

Assist your body to heal with herbs and vitamins

Steam inhalations with menthol, eucalyptus, tea-tree or camomile essential oils may help

Get plenty of rest and don’t go back to work too early.

Definitely do not smoke or drink alcohol to excess whilst you are sick.

(Sources:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com. www.schiffvitamins.com. www.mbf.com.au)

Videos to Watch

The Toxic Truth (60 Minutes)

Some plastics contain a compound that's been linked to all kinds of health problems - from cancer and heart disease to obesity and even brain damage. It's called Bisphenol A or BPA and the research is so persuasive that many countries have banned it or are phasing it out.

Alarmingly, Australia isn't one of them. http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/stories/8257129/the-toxic-truth

THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D Dr. Michael Holick is one of the world's foremost experts on vitamin D and its role in preventing disease and promoting optimal health. http://drbenkim.com/dr-michael-holick-vitamin-d.htm

Do you dare to take this breathtaking, heart stopping tour – even online? The scariest path in the world!! View this famous climbing sector of El Chorro in Spain's Andalucia. The area of El Chorro situated in the south of Spain is renowned amongst travellers and mountain hikers for its stunning scenery and climbs, yet this is not the main attraction on offer, El Chorro is host to one of the most dangerous walkways in the world, built by workers to transport materials between the Chorro and Gaitanejo Falls. This should have you on the edge of your seat possibly feeling slightly dizzy. It's 6 minutes long and should be watched till the very end. It's enough to make you nauseous especially when you consider that it was filmed by someone who made the hike carrying a video camera while he did it.

View, if you dare! www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/scariest_path.html

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Yours in Good Health!

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