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25 September '09

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Combating Spring Allergies

By Jane Cronin, Naturopath

Spring is in the air, all the lovely blossoms are on the trees and - guess what - you have started sneezing, your eyes are watering and you can’t breathe! But don’t panic - there are ways to lessen those allergies without resorting to antihistamines.

Food allergies can very often be at the root of many skin conditions, seasonal allergies and digestive disorders. Constant exposure to foods we are allergic or intolerant to can cause inflammation in the digestive tract, which then leads to damage. As 70 % of the immune system is in the digestive system this damage eventually leads to over sensitivity of the immune system, which makes us more sensitive to airborne allergens. Therefore by cutting out the allergenic foods and repairing the digestive system we can reduce the sensitivity to airborne allergens. Dairy consumption - whether you're intolerant or not - can also contribute to excess mucous and that runny nose.

The liver is responsible for processing and removing toxins from the body. If the body is overwhelmed with toxins, the liver will not be able to remove them all and they start to re-circulate in the body and hence build up. One of the things that needs to be removed by the liver is histamine, which is the substance released when an allergen is detected. This substance is what causes the adverse reactions we get to pollen and these reactions will persist if the histamine is not

removed. Simple ways to help your liver are to reduce or eliminate coffee, alcohol, processed and take away foods and to increase fresh fruit and vegetables and water.

Naturopaths at House of Health offer a number of solutions to the above problems, as well as natural supplements and herbs for reducing sinus inflammation, clearing the liver and stabilizing the immune system to reduce allergic reactions.

Book now for an appointment 09 360 0550 or contact us here.

Spring into October Offer

One-hour consultation with Jane Cronin

ONLY $85!

BOOK NOW

Osteopath @ House of Health

We are delighted to welcome to the team.

Andrew is a well-known ACC-registered osteopath and is available at the clinic on Tuesday mornings.
Andrew works with

• back and neck pain
• headaches
• injuries
• chronic pain
• children, and
• pregnant women

Contact us for an appointment.

Keep updated on who's who at the clinic - see our practitioners page.

Measles and the Vitamin A Connection

Measles (English) is caused by an airborne virus that enters through the nose and throat. It can also be contracted by touching the infected person or an object they have touched.

The seriousness of this childhood illness can be greatly worsened by a concommitant Vitamin A deficiency, which is surprisingly common in New Zealand children! Read more about it here.

It's Official: Simple Interventions Reduce Transmission of Epidemic Respiratory Viruses

Hygiene and physical measures may effectively reduce transmission of respiratory tract viruses including influenza, according to the results of a systematic review reported in the September 23 issue of the British Medical Journal.

"A Cochrane review (a highly respected analysis of published studies) in 2007 showed that physical interventions such as good personal hygiene, barriers, and distancing are highly effective," wrote Tom Jefferson, MD, from the Acute Respiratory Infections Group, Cochrane Collaboration, in Rome, Italy, and colleagues. "However, the current mainstay of pandemic interventions still seems to be vaccines and antiviral drugs, with no evidence supporting their widespread use, especially against a seemingly mild threat such as the novel H1N1 virus."

(Just who is it that advises our Ministry on such matters? Ed)

Breast Thermography Screening Voucher Winners!

Due to the great response, we gave away two $25 vouchers towards a Breast Thermography screening appointment: - well done Melissa B and Rachel B - that's a great way to monitor your breast health.

We have another $25.00 Voucher to give away during October. Click here - put "Thermography Voucher" in the subject line to go in this month's draw.

Psyllium – an Excellent Source of Dietary Fibre

Psyllium is the husk of the seed of the Plantain and is an excellent aid for weight management, cholesterol lowering and for general intestinal health. It contains a spongy fibre that reduces appetite, improves digestion and cleanses the system, making it an excellent choice for healthy dieting.

Studies have shown Psyllium’s effectiveness with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohns Disease (inflammatory bowel disorders).

We have a pure psyllium powder, with no additives. Read more about Psyllium and its benefits here

If you would like to know how Psyllium may benefit you, please contact us.

NEW Mobile Massage Service

Yes - we can now send a massage therapist to you - in your home or office. Phone us for more details. Now that's a good idea!

Excess Fat to Lose Before Summer?

At House of Health we have several Weight Loss Options - we will help you choose the weight loss method best suited to you, your goals and your lifestyle.

Choose from the highly successful, quick-results UltraLite Weight Management Program, Nutritional Coaching or find out your Metabolic Type. We will guide you through your chosen path.

Whichever way you do it...losing excess fat is a very smart thing to do! Contact us at House of Health on 09-360 0550

Why Eat Raw Fruits & Vegetables?

Including fresh, raw fruits and vegetables into your diet has many advantages.

They contain critical enzymes (destroyed by cooking) that benefit digestion, and hence assist those with digestive problems and/or weight issues.

They contain Vitamins and Antioxidants (also destroyed by cooking), essential for the immune system – to help fight off colds, flus, measles and many other conditions.

Subtle ways to introduce raw fruits and vegetables into your family’s diet:

• Always serve cut up raw vegetables and/or fruit sticks with meals
• For fussy eaters, display salad ingredients on a large platter in the middle of the table – so everyone can make their own salad.
• Children who are really fussy – let them choose ONE food that they can eliminate from their diet that month, but they must eat everything else presented to them. Reward charts may also be encouraging.
• Invest in a juicer – and experiment with different raw foods! Contact us for tips on purchasing a juicer - or to have us email you when a leading brand gets added to our e-shop soon!

Spring is the season of barbeques, salads and colder foods - what a great way to introduce some raw foods - which are full of natural enzymes - into your diet.

To follow is an attractive, flavoursome (raw food) dish idea; ideal served as an aperitif – or part of a main meal.

Recipe: Rainbow Wraps

(Warning: Contains nuts)

Filling:
½ cup raw Beetroot, grated
½ cup raw Carrot, grated
½ cup raw Courgette (zucchini), grated
2 cloves Garlic, crushed
½ tsp fresh Ginger, grated
¼ cup (cold pressed) Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Tamari
½ tsp Dill (fresh or dried)
Stir ingredients together well.

Satay (dipping) Sauce
1-2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
1 tsp Honey
1 pinch Chilli Powder
½ tsp fresh Ginger, grated
½ cup Coconut Cream

Add Hot Water to blend ingredients to required thickness.
1 packet Rice Paper (as wraps) – purchase from Supermarket in pasta aisle
Macadamia Nut Butter (purchase from the Nut butters section of the supermarket, or make your own by processing macadamia nuts in your food processor with a little nut oil)

Method

1. Soak Rice Paper Wrap in warm water until pliable
2. Place Wrap on board and spoon the strained filling into the middle
3. Drizzle a thick layer of Macadamia nut butter over the Filling.
4. Fold up sides and roll into a cylindrical shape.
5. Serve with the Satay sauce

EAT AND ENJOY!

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