Energizor Tonic for the Adrenals

I have designed this tonic as a boost in the morning instead of coffee. Many nutritional plans seem to involve a lot of coffee that is not conducive for good health. Take away the coffee and you fall flat. Not with Energizor...more energy than before. This can be supported with a whole food diet.

Energizor Tonic contains herb Licorice, Rehmannia and Rhodiola. The dose is 10ml in the morning with water ( there are 2 doses in every bottle).

Licorice has become synonymous with a strong candy flavor, but the herb itself , Glycyrrhiza glabra, has very different strengths. An adaptogen herb, licorice root can be found growing in Europe, the Mediterranean and Asia, and it’s been used for thousands of years and dozens of purposes, including as a leaky gut remedy and adrenal fatigue.

Rhodiola is used for increasing energy, stamina, strength and mental capacity; and as a so-called “adaptogen” to help the body adapt to and resist physical, chemical, and environmental stress. It is also used for improving athletic performance, shortening recovery time after long workouts, improving sexual function; for depression; and for heart disorders such as irregular heartbeat and high cholesterol.

In Western herbal medicine, rehmannia root extract is looked upon as an adrenal tonic and is believed to support the cells of the adrenal cortex and pituitary during times of prolonged stress. These three work together to create a synergistic action that is greater than any of these herbs by them selves.  Try it today.  Available for sale at Cranes Pharmacy or Cremorne Pharmacy or ONLINE.

3 Must Have Products for Oxfam Training

It is traditionally thought that carbohydrates are required in preparation for or during exercise as a source of energy. However, emerging evidence has demonstrated that the ketogenic diet is a safe and viable option for those exercising regularly. In fact if you look up, Dr Jeff Volek, you will find his trials where he took elite athletes who fueled their body on carbohydrates and matched them against elite athletes who fueled their bodies on fats.  Who won?  The fats of course. He has found in his research that low carbohydrate diets exceed expectations for athletic performance.  This is thought to occur when something called 'keto-adaption' occurs.  This just means you teach your body to run on fats and not carbohydrates.  Research has also found keto-adapted athletes avoid the well-known and feared concept of 'hitting the wall'.
If you want to give it a go drop your exercise a bit for a week, stop eating high GI carbs ( bread, pasta, rice and potatoes) and increase your fat intake.  I take one tablespoon Bioceuticals MCT oil each day and make sure you have lots of oils, nuts, seeds, fish, avocados and eggs every day.
I've being doing this for more than a year, I ran the city to surf and finished in the top 20% of women and I can't even run. I've completed a 2 hundred kilometer bike races just on 2 tablespoon oil.  All I can say is give it a go.
I've got this far and haven't answered your question.  My three must have products are;

1. Bioceuticals MCT oil 500ml , 
2. Lean Clean Protein Powder 1 kg  (  to feed muscle mass and enhance  endurance and stamina ) &
3. Metagenics Fibroplex powder 220g ( balanced magnesium originally formulated for American Olympic cycling team).

Combine them all into a frappé with frozen berries and water...yum

BUY the PACK.  These 3 products together and receive 10% OFF.

Keto-adaption PACK  $159

".......emerging evidence has demonstrated the ketogenic diet is a safe and viable option for those exercising regularly."

FODMAPS

WHAT ARE FODMAPS?
“FODMAP” is the acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols, a group of short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols (polyols).1 These nutrients are ubiquitous in the diet. The key FODMAPs are:

• Oligosaccharides, such as fructans/fructo-oligosaccharides (found in grains and vegetables) and
  galactans/galacto-oligosaccharides (found in legumes)
  
• Disaccharides, such as lactose (found in milk)
  
• Monosaccharides, such as fructose (found in fruit)
  
• Polyols, such as sorbitol (found in sweetened products)

WHAT EFFECT DO FODMAPS HAVE IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM?
Susceptible people can experience intestinal symptoms from ingestion of FODMAPs for a number of reasons. 

• The carbohydrates are not well absorbed into the body and remain in the digestive tract for longer periods.
  
• FODMAPs draw water into the intestines, which can increase bowel motions and promote diarrhea 
  
• These carbohydrates can be metabolized by the bacteria that normally reside in the bowel, producing gas, bloating and wind. 
  

To determine if FODMAPs might be contributing to your symptoms, the most effective strategy is to eliminate all FODMAP-containing foods and observe your symptoms. Following the elimination of all FODMAPs, the next step is to complete systematic re-challenge one-by-one of each FODMAP to help determine the tolerable doses and types of FODMAPs for you. 
It is not generally recommended that you follow a low FODMAP diet for life; restricting dietary intake of a wide array of foods should generally be avoided if possible to reduce the risk of nutrient deficiencies. FODMAPs are a normal part of the diet and have benefits for health, such as providing fibre and prebiotics for gastrointestinal health.

HOW TO EAT A LOW FODMAP DIET – ELIMINATION PHASE
To trial the low FODMAP diet, all high-FODMAP foods need to be eliminated from the diet for at least two weeks, until there has been a significant reduction in symptoms. Relevant symptoms should be monitored and recorded (using the diary in Appendix A) on a daily basis, to track any benefits from the dietary program.
Table 1 gives a detailed list of foods in each FODMAP category that should be avoided. Where quantities are given, these foods should be avoided only above the given dose. Many alternative foods can be consumed whilst following a low FODMAP diet. Table 2 provides a list of suitable foods which can be enjoyed.

 The REINTRODUCTION PHASE

• The reintroduction phasebe commenced after two weeks in the elimination phase, when some significant resolution of symptoms has been achieved. The goal is to systematically reintroduce each FODMAP to determine the level of individual FODMAP consumption that can be comfortably tolerated.8,9
• A five week program for the reintroduction phase is outlined in Table 3. Each week, one specific carbohydrate type is trialled, with a serving consumed on three separate days. Symptoms are monitored (using the diary in Appendix A) for 48 hours after each dose to determine if there is a possible reaction to that carbohydrate. If you believe there is no reaction over the following 48 hours you can continue with the next dose of that carbohydrate. If you experience a worsening of symptoms following the reintroduction of a specific FODMAP, then it is recommend to discontinue trialling that FODMAP and wait until symptoms resolve. Once the symptoms have resolved you can move onto the next type of FODMAP to trial.
  All other FODMAP sources should continue to be avoided for the duration of the five week reintroduction phase, even if a particular FODMAP appears to be well tolerated from the rechallenge. Small doses of individual FODMAPs may have an additive effect which makes it difficult to determine the individual cause.
  
  
  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  CREATING YOUR INDIVIDUALISED LOW FODMAP DIET
  

  After the five week trial, it is recommended to integrate foods from all the FODMAP groups which were well- tolerated into your normal diet, to determine your tolerance of the combination of FODMAPs. Symptoms should continue to be monitored closely during the reintroduction. If there is a return of symptoms then it is recommended to eliminate those FODMAP groups again until symptoms resolve. The combination of FODMAPs should then be reintroduced at a lower dose.
  For the FODMAP types which aggravated symptoms, it is recommended you continue to avoid, or significantly restrict, foods containing these FODMAPs in your diet. 
  

Hara Hachi Bu...Are you eating too much?

Can you remember a time, a specific time, when you have nearly had to carry your stomach from the eating table, you are so full? And then you’ve had to sit down or doze until you feel well enough to continue with life.

Our society is all about eating. Never in our history have we had so much to choose from for food. It's called 'the omnivores dilemma'. So how much is the right quantity of food?

If you’re ever lucky enough to eat with Okinawan elders, you’ll learn about their habit called hara hachi bu, which means eat only until you are 80 per cent full. Stopping at 80 per cent capacity is actually a very good strategy in order to avoid putting on weight without going hungry. Why? The stomach’s stretch receptors take about 20 minutes to tell the body how full it really is, so 20 minutes after stopping eating is when you will really feel full.

The traditional Okinawan diet, with its emphasis on vegetables, whole grains, fruits, legumes (soy foods) and fish, with limited amounts of lean meats, serves as a model for healthy eating and healthy aging that also reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease.

In Okinawa, heart disease rates are 80 per cent lower, and stroke rates significantly lower than in the United States. Cholesterol levels are typically lower; homocysteine levels are low; and blood pressure tends to be at goal levels. Rates of cancer are 50–80 per cent lower especially breast, colon, ovarian and prostate cancer. The incidence of hip fractures is 20 per cent lower than for mainland Japanese and 40 per cent lower than in the United States. Dementia is rare. Interestingly enough, if an Okinawan moves to mainland Japan and starts to eat the traditional Japanese diet, these advantages disappear.

Eat with the Sardinian elders and you’ll find a similar story. They regularly live to over a hundred years old. One of their secrets is that they consume on average 2000 calories per day.

Studies in mice have also found that a low-calorie diet can extend lifespan. Normally fed elderly mice have been compared with age-matched mice that have been subject to caloric restriction from 2 months of age. The calorie-restricted mice are known to age at a slower rate and to live approximately 40 per cent longer than do the mice in the control groups.

This phenomenon is thought to have evolved to promote survival in a harsh environment where there are poor prospects of reproduction.

We humans are likely to overeat in response to our circumstances, friends, family, plate size, occasions, day of the week or because it is Christmas. We are trained to eat until we are full rather than the Okinawan way of eating only until we are no longer hungry.

What can we do? There are all kinds of little tricks you can use on yourself to modify your eating.

• Two of my friends lost a whole heap of weight together. When I questioned them about how they’d gone about it, they explained that they hadn’t changed any of the foods they were eating, they just chose to eat off side plates instead of dinner plates. Good idea.
• Serve yourself and others, then put the food away before you sit down to eat. That reduces the temptation to have seconds even though you are not hungry.
• Don’t cook extra food; you’ll feel like you need to eat it. We’re all aware that some people don’t have enough food, so who wants to waste it? Spread food out on your plate so it looks like there’s plenty of it. Studies have found that if you think you are eating a big meal, you’ll feel just as full at the end.
• Eat mindfully. Have you ever had a meal watching TV, on the computer or on the phone and can’t remember the actual experience of eating? Eat slowly, eat in a peaceful place and chew your food up well. Have a seat and focus on the food. This has been shown to increase satiety by between 10 and 15 per cent.
• Another trick is to put your knife and fork down between mouthfuls. My mother used to say: ‘Don’t wolf it down.’ Have we turned into a nation of wolves? Slow down and enjoy the moment.

To give you an idea: if you bunch your two fists together, this is the size of your stomach. This is the amount of food we should not exceed at each meal. There are a few exceptions to this when people are aiming at putting on weight or recovering from illness but for the rest of us, stick to two fistfuls of well-balanced food.

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Methylation so far just remember we do not know everything yet......

As you can see on the diagram the MTHFR enzyme determines how fast supplemental & dietary folate is turned into 5-MTHF.  This is  the only form of folate that reduces homocysteine & is necessary for the production of our #1 methyl donor, SAMe.

If you look at the junction with the second circle you can see that once MTHFR produces 5-MTHF, methyl-folate then donates or gives its methyl group (CH3) to cobalamin to make the active form of B12, methyl-cobalamin .  The MTR enzyme plays a critical role in transferring the methyl group from 5-MTHF to cobalamin.

In the second circle the methyl-cobalamin donates its methyl group to homocysteine to make methionine (this is important because we want to prevent the buildup of homocysteine).  The MTRR enzyme recycles B12 to make sure it stays active & viable, which means it is able to accept the methyl group from 5-MTHF .

Various mutations in the 3 above mentioned enzymes (MTHFR, MTR & MTRR) has been observed to reduce folate activity & thus increase homocysteine levels.
 
5-MTHF has important advantages over synthetic folic acid:

• it is well absorbed even when gastrointestinal pH is altered
• its bioavailability is not affected by metabolic defects.
• Using 5-MTHF instead of folic acid reduces the potential for masking haematological symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency 

The 2 exciting things are;

1. We can test MTHFR in a blood test and this can indicate to some extent what form of folate is the best to start with.  If MTHFR works fine then folic acid is good for you.  If the enzyme is not functioning due to a genetic adnormality the whole cycle comes to a standstill right up at the beginning.  This will slow down cellular growth and repair in the body and effect some neurotransmitters.
2. 5-MTHF is now available as a supplement in Australia

How do I know if I have a leaky gut?

One of the functions of the cells that line the intestinal wall is to regulate what gets absorbed through the walls into the blood steam. Things like some foods, infections, toxins and stress can effect the tight junctions between the cells to cause them to break apart.  This means that small particles can now leak from the digestive lumen into the blood stream.  In this case it's the job of the immune system to attack and mop us these particles.
One of my clients asked me last week.  How do I know if I have a leaky gut?
Unfortunately there is no test but there are lots of signs. Here are some of them;

• Digestive signs include malnutrition, flatulence, burping, bloating, stomach ache, constipation and diarrhea.
• Autoimmune diseases
• Chronic fatigue symptoms
• Thrush and signs of candida over growth
• Hormonal imbalances
• High Cholesterol readings
• Allergies
• Mental Health issues. Anxiety, Depression, Behavioural changes, ADHD, forgetfulness sometimes described as a fog.
• Acne, rosacea, eczema

How do I heal it?
In my clinic we have a program called Clean Within.  This is a digestive healing program.
As part of the program we look at;

• Nutritional changes.  Recent research has indicated as fast as one week can show significant healing to the digestive walls and microbiome.
• Healing and sealing the digestive walls using supplements that contain zinc and glutamine 
• Adding digestive enzymes
• Balancing your microbiome
• Removing anything that shouldn't be there.
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PH testing available Now

PH testing available Now

The pH test is simple and quick, all it takes is your saliva and then measure the reading.

Some of the benefits of being high alkaline include….

• hydrating and detoxifying the body
• increased vitality
• weight loss
• energy production and tissue oxygenation
• boosts the immune system
• maintain or regain optimum health
• trace elements are essential for physical and mental development and health

A balanced pH is around 7.35pH

Less than 6.5 pH is considered acidic and I suggest you buy a 6 pack of Alkalizor, drink one per day then come back and retest.

Dinachariya or your Ideal Daily Routine

Dinachariya is an ayurvedic model explaining how to lead a healthy life. It is based on the idea to eliminate toxins on a daily basis, expanding your mind and finding connection to others.  In my recent trip to India we learnt all about it and I'm going to attempt to keep it going in Australia.  The principles are as follows;

Time to wake up
Brahma Muhutha is defined as the special time, which is auspicious for waking up in the morning. According to ayurveda, the time between 3 A.M. to 6 A.M. Ayurveda states down various benefits of waking up early in the morning. Moreover, it has been proven that people who wake early in the morning turn out to be more successful than others.

Natural urges
Follow your urges and do not suppress them.  It you have a blockage in this area it may be because your vatta is not flowing properly and you may experience stomach pain and gastric bloating.

Brushing
Should be done with astringent, bitter and pungent taste twice daily.  In India they use tooth powder and the twigs of the Neem tree. My best tip is to not use something full of chemicals that says "do not swallow" on the side.  Try Divine Tooth mousse.

Water splashing for eyes
This reduces the tension in the eyes and improves vision.  Splash cold water in summer and warm water in winter.

Pranama
Pranama is a form of "respectful salutation".  It includes worship, prayer, meditation & yoga.  I like to stick to the easy to do concept, be grateful for something every day, meditate for 10 minutes and do at least 3 yoga poses.  Some days I excel past this but this is my easy to do minimum.

Anjana/ Kajal
This is the application of medicine or kohl to the eye. Eyes are the seats of fire and it helps to clean the impurities from the eye. The ayurvedic doctor says eyes become more beautiful and it helps to see even minute things.  I love the concept of cosmetics as medicine, where did we go wrong?

Nasya
Nasya is the practice of lubricating your nasal passages with a special herbalized oil referred to as Nasya oil. It cleans the sinus and takes out toxins.

Mouth wash or oil pulling
This is where you use an oil to swish around your mouth and spit out.  Helps remove toxins and bacteria from the oral cavity.  I personally like coconut oil.

Abhyangam/ Body massage
Self abhyangam highly recommended every day. Apply head, ears, feet and body. Helps with sleep

Vyayama/ Exercise
Very important for daily routine to keep ourselves fit. It lightens our body and makes us strong. When doing exercise you should only use 1/2 your energy and do a oil massage after.

Bathing
Bathing increases the appetite and cleans the body. Use only hot water below the head which helps for getting strength

Bhojana priciples

Don't take food in a hurry
Prayer before food
Take food in a pleasant mood
Better to sit on the floor

Sadvrtta/ Right conduct
Spend time with good friends
Read good stories
Discuss things related to Dharma
Only desire for knowledge

Sleep
Prayer before sleep
Sleep in a pleasant mood
Keep head towards the east

How a person should be;
Calm and composed
Charitable
Humble
Affectionate to guests
Perform religious rites
Start the conversation if you meet someone

Cardiac Heath Questions TEST YOURSELF

1. People who have angina or who already had a heart attack are at increased risk of having another heart attack?  True/ False
2. Many people, including people with CHD, call an ambulance as soon as they feel one of the warning signs of a heart attack.  True/False
3. Learning and acting upon the warning signs should significantly reduce the number of deaths and disability associated with heart attack in people with CHD.  True/False
4. Every person who has a heart attack will experience chest pain.   True/ False
5. At Cranes Pharmacy we are having a cardiovascular debate on Wednesday October 28th at 6.30pm   True/False

Answers 1. True 2. False 3. True  4. False  5. True

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My 2 Must Haves for a Trip to India

In a couple weeks I'm joining the Adore Yoga Ayurvedic Tour to South India, it's very exciting and I'm already packing my bag.  I remember from last time it's quite hot, so the temptation is to wear cool dresses and shorts but in India, its a modest country and you are expected to cover your shoulders and legs.  So look into your wardrobe and find those loose fitting cotton long shirts and skirts.

I have 2 must haves when I travel the first is Travel Bug. My digestive system is not used foods from another country so I like to help it along.  Ethical Nutrients Travel Bug may, reduce the risk of diarrhoea when travelling or relieve diarrhoea. So I just take one a day as insurance as I travel.

My second must have is 1Above.  This is a flight drink so that I can get off the flight ready to go and even more importantly arrive home refreshed and without jetlag.  I often see people who get off the plane looking like they need another holiday just to cope with the return flight, I don't want to be that person.

Here's a quick checklist just to make sure you haven't left anything out:

• Hand Sanitiser  Devine is my favourite
  
• Deodorant
• Antiseptic/ Dressings / First aide kit
• Contact lens products
• Ear plugs
• Eye drops
• Sanitary products
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen
• Power plug adaptors
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Travel pillows
• Analgesic tablets
• Anti-histamines
• Oral rehydration
• Cold & Flu tablets
• Treatment for sunburn
• Passport
• Visa
• Money belt
• Travel insurance
• Swimming Costume

Let me know at the pharmacy if you'd like any of these things and I'll get them ready for you.

Cranes Pharmacy 9969 4700

Does Cholestrol Cause Heart Disease?

The fundamental principle upon which much of pharmaceutical medicine and mainstream dietary advice is based, that high LDL cholesterol causes heart disease, has taken a beating in recent years. While the research literature has been questioning the hypothesis for years, current practice has not yet caught up, and the measurement and pharmaceutical lowering of cholesterol are the primary activities conducted in the name of management of cardiovascular risk in doctor’s offices around the country.

Public awareness of the flaws in the lipid hypothesis have been increasing, due to various popular media and personalities examining the issue in television, internet and print media. Accompanying this is a popular trend for dietary change which flies in the face of the heavily grain-weighted dietary pyramid, instead embracing saturated fat-containing, ‘paleolithic’-friendly foods. 

However, despite the impassioned opinions of many on the subject, the issue as to whether LDL is a concern in CVD is more complex than a simple yes or no. Would you like to know more??
Come to our Great Cardiovascular Debate on October 28th 630pm

Book Now  http://www.rosemarymanners.com.au/pages/The-Great-Cardiovascular-Debate.html

Midnight Snacks and Breast cancer

High levels of insulin and glucose have been closely linked to increased risk of breast cancer rates and mortality through their proliferative effects. New evidence from the American Association of Cancer Research has come to light that a fasting duration of at least 13.5 hours is helpful.  It  can reduce HbA1C ( glycosylated haemoglbin) by 23% and elevated blood glucose by 50%.
That means dinner at 6 pm and breakfast at 7.30 am and no midnight snacks in between could be effective at reducing your breast cancer risk.

Obesogens or Endocrine Disruptors

Obesogens, or endocrine disruptors are natural and man-made chemicals that work by altering the regulatory system that controls your weight—increasing the fat cells you have, decreasing the calories you burn, and even altering the way your body manages hunger.

How they work?
By mimicking the actions of naturally occurring hormones in our bodies or preventing the hormones we produce from acting correctly.

Endocrine disruptors can:

• Encourage the body to store fat and re-program cells to become fat cells.
• Prompt the liver to become insulin resistant, which makes the pancreas pump out more insulin that turns energy into fat all over the body.
• Prevent leptin (a hormone that reduces appetite) from being released from your fat cells to tell your body you are full.

Where you find them?

• High Fructose corn syrup
• Cleaning products
• Plastics
• Processed foods
• Non stick pans
• Air fresheners

If you are worried about the ingredients in your household products check out the Chemical maze. 

If you think this is your story one of the fastest way to get them out of your system is with our Clean Within program.  It's time to take out the garbage. Book in now  on 9969 4700

Thin Within by Rosemary Manners

The world is full of people who struggle with weight loss. Traditional diet programs might take the weight off, but they don't increase the overall health or lifestyle of the participants. True weight loss stems from a change in approach.
Embracing the Thin Within can change your life from one full of struggles with weight
management, stress, lack of energy, and a vicious cycle of unhealthy living. With just a few crucial—and surprisingly easy—steps, finding the Thin Within can change your life and your future. Not only will you lose the weight—and keep it off—but you can learn to live a more nutritious and vibrant life.
There's no time like now to start, and there's no better coach through this process than Rosemary Manners, whose dedication to health and nutritious living spans more than 25 years. This book is based on years of experience and research in a variety of health- related fields, including pharmacology, naturopathy, and Neurolinguistics. Combining the science of traditional medicine and the organic health of natural therapies, Rosemary has created a program that can help any participant discover the Thin Within that they've always wanted to achieve.   Buy Now

Unlearn Your Pain...the first three secrets

Here are the first 3 secrets to unlearning your pain

• The first is to understand what persistent pain is and how it comes about. It is a neurological problem that is different than acute pain. It is sensed in the emotional, not the pain center, of the brain.

• Second, you need to take a holistic approach and look at the whole body and mind not just at a part of the body.  Address it all at once.

• Finally, is to know that the responsibility for change is yours and its up to you to take action.

For the next 3 secrets come and find out at our workshop.  Click HERE to book.

Want to Train Faster or Further? Benefits of a Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Eating Plan

You've got to see this.  Click on the link below to see the shorts on the 

Movie Cereal Killers One and Two

WE may have been doing it all wrong.  I was lucky this year to meet Dr Jeff Volek.  Jeff Volek is a dietitian-scientist who has spent 15 years studying diet and exercise effects on health and performance. He has held an academic position at Ball State University and is currently an associate professor at the University of Connecticut. 

One of his studies used elite male ultra-endurance runners aged 21 to 45 years.  There were 2 groups; High carbohydrate group and Low Carbohydrate group.  The groups were well matched on age, body mass, aerobic capacity, ad competition times, the main difference was the habitual diet.  The low carbohydrate group came out on top.

I put this to the test in the City to Surf this year and aced it.  There was no fatigue, no dizziness, no hitting the wall when your fuel ran out.  I was running along side kids half my age and passing them.  It was really exciting.

 Here are some more points from Dr. Volek’s talk.

-You lose more weight and gain more muscle when you combine a low carb diet and resistance training compared to just a low carb diet or just resistance training.
-People on low carb diets can eat 3x the saturated fat compared to people on a low fat diet and still have lower levels of saturated fat in their blood.
-Calorie restriction has been touted as a way to slow/stop aging. You can impact the same biological markers by restricting carbohydrates (while NOT restricting calories).
-Often times when people in Dr. Volek’s studies go on low carbohydrate diets they end up increasing their vegetable consumption
-Metabolic Syndrome is becoming a huge problem in the U.S. and worldwide; carbohydrate restriction attacks all the problem areas of metabolic syndrome more comprehensively than any drug or treatment available.
-The obesity problem in the U.S. is driven by uncontrolled insulin levels. The best way to control insulin is to control its most powerful stimulator – carbohydrates.

So to make sure you get the result that you deserve and to make them permanent Click here to book in to the clinic now

Cholestrol Readings...are they helpful?

There is now more information available about cholesterol than ever before.  What I can't understand is that we listen to the news each night on the radio and television and don't hear about this.  Heart disease is a big killer in Australia and this could potentially save lives.
Let me explain just a little of the research.  Think of two clients John and David.  They both have elevated LDL levels and would both be normally prescribed a cholesterol lowering medication by the doctor.  On further testing called LDL subfractions that measures the size of the LDL particles, John is found to have generally big sizes of LDL where David is found to have smaller LDL particules.  The small particles have a greater potential due to their small size of penetrating the endothelium ( the inside of the artery walls).  This is where the damage is done and David's risk factors are much higher than John's.
Traditional lipid profiles do not identify the risk of cardiovascular diseases that are caused by the presence of small dense LDL particles. Dangerous LDL particles may hide behind normal cholesterol levels and, conversely, elevated cholesterol levels do not inevitably have to be associated with a heart attack risk.
To find out more join my 10 week Cardiovascular workshops or begin a cardiovascular program today.

Email me at Rosemary@cranespharmacy.com.au
or SEE http://www.adoreyoga.com/workshop/heart-health-program

Would you like a Healthy Heart?

Here is a sneak peak on the first workshop of the Healthy Hearts Program

In Cardiovascular disease for decades we have been looking for 5 risk factors
· High cholesterol
· High blood pressure
· Diabetes Mellitus
· Obesity
· Smoking
We have been told if you address these 5 factors you are safe and sound from a heart attack.

New research has shown this is not correct
· Abnormal cholesterol levels are NOT the primary cause or indicators of coronary heart disease
· Consuming a high cholesterol diet or eating eggs does NOT significantly raise blood pressure levels for most people.
· All LDL ‘bad cholesterol’ is not harmful and not all HDL ‘good cholesterol’ is protective.
· The blood pressure reading taken in your doctor’s office may not be an accurate measure of your true blood pressure
· A fasting morning blood sugar reading of 99mg/dl or 5.5mmol/L may not be safe or normal
· A normal body weight does not ensure heart health.

If we look at the role of cholesterol in heart health we know;
· You may have high total cholesterol and high LDL levels but have relatively healthy arteries
· You may have normal total cholesterol and normal LDL but have very unhealthy arteries.
· You may have high levels HDL yet still have an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.

The real culprits and the elements that we should be trying to control are;
· Inflammation
· Oxidative stress
· Autoimmune damage
These are the game changes. These are the three factors we address in the Healthy Heart program and these are the three factors that we can now measure in testing.
Book Now and receive a referral for comprehensive Cardiovascular testing from the only lab in Australia that currently supplies this state of art testing.
If you have any questions ask me by return email rosemary@cranespharmacy.com.au
http://www.adoreyoga.com/workshop/heart-health-programClick here to book

Discover How Baby's can be effected by Chemicals with Therese Kerr

Did you know?
It's possible to transfer chemicals from my body to my child in utero? 
It's possible that my baby boy’s genitalia hasn’t developed properly because of the chemicals I put on my body and/or on him?  
We don't know what the impact of the mostly untested chemicals used in everyday skin, hair, beauty, personal, oral and baby care products really is?

We do know our children’s endocrine and detoxification systems are not developed enough to be able to deal effectively with chemicals and toxins.

Professor Marc Cohen of the RMIT University in Melbourne states that one of the quickest ways a woman will detox is through pregnancy, another is through breast-feeding.  Breast-feeding is by far the absolute best start you can give your child and I personally encourage all mums to breast feed and to also breast feed for as long as they can. What I wish to bring awareness to is that it is becoming increasingly apparent that detoxing prior to conception to avoid transferring fat soluble chemicals onto our babies in utero and then continuing to do the same through breast-feeding is one of the best steps you can make to give your child a healthy, vibrant start to life.

Physiologically undeveloped –

Baby’s and young children’s bodily systems are generally underdeveloped compared to those of adults, in fact research is showing that it takes up to the age of seven for a baby to develop the ability to detoxify to the degree of an adult.

Babies have a larger ingestion of food, fluid and air per weight measurement than adults, so the effect of toxins is much greater.

If you'd like to learn more come to our Therese Kerr Workshop at Cremorne Pharmacy
Monday July 29 rd. Click here

Healthy Heart

Adore your Heart with the Healthy Hearts 10 week program. Learn and implement your own Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program.  Each Friday attend a 1/2 hour group workshop followed by an hour Yoga class. Improve your cardiovascular and metabolic health now.

The Healthy Heart program includes talking about factors that your doctor may not have told you. Recent studies have shown the real culprits behind Cardiovascular Disease are Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Immune Dysfunction. These are the three factors you need to understand and address and we'll do this step by step in short workshops each week so that you can understand easily.

Some of the subjects we will look at are;

• How to get checked out and understand your pathology results
• Reducing inflammation, oxidative stress and immune dysfunction and eliminating factors that are causing these problems in the body. 
• Counteracting problems with cholesterol, blood pressure and insulin levels
• Yoga program based on research that proves yoga improves heart health outcomes.
• Address any other diseases contributing to inflammation, oxidation or autoimmune dysfunction. Making lifestyle changes to support your program and improve your outlook on life
• Integrate standard medications as appropriate with evidence based nutritional supplements

http://www.adoreyoga.com/Classes/avenue-road-studio-timetable
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