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on dry or irritated skin.

$7.95 - 240ml

 

www.calannapharmacy.com.au

Improve Your Immune System with Food -

Nobody plans to get sick. On the contrary, your efforts to avoid it sometimes seem borderline OCD: Don't sneeze into your hands, always cook your chicken to exactly 170 degrees, and hose down every germ-carrying preschooler in sight with soap and water. And yet, no matter how many times you gargle with salt before bedtime or coat yourself in antibacterial hand cleanser, now and again the inevitable rumble in your tummy or tickle in your throat hits. Hard. Suddenly, you're down for the count and up to date on the daytime soaps. What are you doing wrong? Probably nothing. But you can do a few more things right. Certain foods and drinks have a naturalimmunity boost; to tap their benefits, just open up and say, "Ahh."

Tea Off Against Colds

Not just any hot tea, though. Chamomile, according to researchers from London's Imperial College, is the one that'll help prevent sickness. In a recent study, they found people who drank five cups of the brew a day for 2 weeks had increased blood levels of plant-based compounds called polyphenols, some of which have been associated with increased antibacterial activity. Levels remained high for 2 weeks after subjects stopped drinking the tea, says lead researcher Elaine Holmes, Ph.D. (Bonus: chamomile tea also raised levels of glycine, a mild nerve relaxant and sedative.)

Knock 'em Dead 

There's a killer living in all of us. Known as a macrophage and produced deep in your bone marrow, it's a white blood cell that roams the body, picking fights with bacteria, viruses, or any other intruders. But it only works if you help it. These killer cells are activated by beta-glucans, a component of fiber foods. The best source? Oats, says David Grotto, R.D., director of nutrition education at the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Care in Evanston, Illinois. So eat your oatmeal. The steel-cut oats, like McCann's Irish Oatmeal, have double the amount found in the rolled, quick-cooking kind.

Dressing for Success 

Eating a salad for lunch is smart. Drowning it in fat-free dressing isn't. A recent study from Iowa State University found that without dietary fat, your body doesn't absorb some of the disease-fighting nutrients in vegetables. Researchers fed seven people salad for 12 weeks and tested their blood after each meal. Those who topped their salads with fat-free dressing consistently failed to absorb carotenoids, antioxidants that have been linked to improved immunity. Fat is necessary for the carotenoids to reach the absorptive intestinal cells, says lead researcher Wendy White, Ph.D. Choose dressings with healthy fats from olive or nut oils, such as Many Seeds of Change (available at Whole Foods or in the crunchy section of your neighborhood market) and many Annie's Naturals dressings. If you're feeling adventuresome, try making your own. For an Italianate, try 2 or 3 parts extra virgin olive oil to 1 part balsamic vinegar; for something with an Asian influence, go 3 parts sesame oil to 1 part rice wine vinegar.

Fight Bugs this Whey

A shot of whiskey might be one way to feel better, but whey protein is a much more effective immune-boosting cocktail. Whey is rich in an amino acid called cysteine, which converts to glutathione in the body. Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that fortifies cells against bacterial or viral infection. For the highest concentration of protein, try something called powdered whey protein isolate, which is more pure — and more expensive — than concentrate. Fortify your morning smoothie with whey protein powder or try another source: yogurt. The clear liquid that forms on top of most cartons of yogurt is pure whey protein — so don't drain it off, just stir it back into the yogurt.

Tomato Trumps Chicken 

To beat back a cold, you slurp chicken noodle soup. To avoid getting sick in the first place, ladle out some tomato. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 10 subjects ate a tomato-rich diet for 3 weeks, followed by a tomato-free diet for 3 more weeks. While subjects were on the tomato diet, their infection-fighting white blood cells sustained 38 percent less damage from free radicals — atoms in the body that damage and destabilize cells — than when they ate no tomato products. Researchers speculate that the lycopene in tomatoes acts as an antioxidant, helping white blood cells resist the damaging effects of free radicals.

Womens Health Magazine....

Zest for Life Newsletter - October Edition

Words of Wisdom with Mario Calanna


It does not take much to find disaster, accidents, confusion, bad behaviour and self inflected change and stress – in our day to day lives.

The news and stories are full of confrontation, arguments, disharmony, deceit, disrespect and other negative energies. It is true we need to know what is going on around the world and in our own country. It is, however, not a state of mind we should wish to be in hour after hour.

We use the terms ‘society’ and ‘the Government’ – almost as though they were buildings or        physical objects. But each one of us is responsible in building the society we have and each one of us (who vote) is responsible for the people we elect to Parliament. It matters little whether we voted for A and B won – it is the mindset we use to make our decision that counts. If we wish for good politicians, then we must vote for good people – people who will represent you as a member of the community and your electorate. And not for the power they obtain as a result of that election. We have much turmoil in our country and we each need to accept responsibility.

I think the following quote provides a good discussion point for our personal, family, business and public life:

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's (person’s) character, give him or her power."                                          Abraham Lincoln

Thank you for being a Zest for Life Member—Mario

Community Board Announcements

Here's something to, CHEER about......

 

Calanna Pharmacy & Skytrans Cairns Taipans have joined teams!

We are supporting our Community Owned Team  and providing them with Total Health Solutions for the 2011/2012 NBL season.  Go Taipans!

Become a supporter, and buy a season membership!

Enquiries please call: 4041 3000

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Main Topics for October

Anxiety

Over two million people in Australia have and experience an anxiety disorder - alarming numbers.

 A person may be experiencing an anxiety disorder if he or she:

• feels very worried or anxious most of the time

• finds it difficult to calm down

• feels overwhelmed or frightened by sudden feelings of intense panic/anxiety

• experiences recurring thoughts which cause anxiety, but may seem silly to others

• avoids situations or things which cause anxiety, e.g. social events or crowded places

• experiences ongoing difficulties (e.g. nightmares/ flashbacks) after a traumatic event.

You can help people with anxiety by being supportive. Assisting them with gathering information, suggesting they seek advice from a health professional, encouraging involvement in social activities and discouraging them from using drugs and alcohol to try to feel better.

Do not pressure them to “snap out of it” or get on with life, anxiety is an illness which can be treated through health professionals along with support from family and friends.

There are different types of anxiety and the five most common types are:

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – a person feels  anxious on most days, over a period of six months or more.

Phobia – a person is very fearful about a particular object or situation and may go to great lengths to avoid the  object/situation. Examples include fear of attending a social event, having an injection or travelling on a plane.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – a person has ongoing unwanted/intrusive thoughts and fears which cause anxiety and are relieved by carrying out certain behaviours or rituals. For example, a fear of germs and contamination can lead to constant washing of hands and clothes.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - may occur any time from one month after a person experiences a traumatic event (e.g. war, assault, accident). Symptoms can include difficulty relaxing, upsetting dreams or flashbacks of the event, and avoidance of anything related to the event.

Panic disorder – a person has panic attacks, which are intense, overwhelming and often uncontrollable feelings of anxiety combined with a range of physical symptoms, such as chest pains and difficulty breathing.

Depression

Depression is more than just a low mood - it's a serious illness that over one million Australians live with.

Depression is one of the most common of all mental health disorders. One in five people experience depression at some stage of their lives. 

Depression is an illness that affects people’s feelings toward themselves and can affect their interest in work, hobbies and other  activities they usually enjoy. Depression can cause a lack of energy, create problems with sleeping patterns and bring about anxiety and stress.

A person may be depressed if they have been feeling down, most of the time, for more than two weeks and has lost interest in usually enjoyable activities.  Like anxiety, there are different types of depression;

· Major depression - a depressed mood that lasts for at least two weeks. This may also be referred to as clinical depression or unipolar depression.

· Psychotic depression - a depressed mood which includes symptoms of psychosis. Psychosis involves seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations), feeling everyone is against you (paranoia) and having delusions.

· Dysthymia - a less severe depressed mood that lasts for years.

· Mixed depression and anxiety - a combination of symptoms of depression and anxiety. 

· Bipolar disorder - (formerly known as manic depressive illness) - involves periods of feeling low (depressed) and high (manic).

Effective treatments for depression and anxiety are available. However, different types of depression or anxiety require different types of treatment. This may include physical exercise for preventing and treating mild depression, through to psychological and drug treatment for more severe levels. There is a range of treatments that are proven to work, but everyone is different.  With the right treatment, most people recover - the most important thing is to find a treatment that works for you.

If you are concerned about someone you know, that may be experiencing depression or anxiety, please consult your Pharmacist or Doctor or alternatively contact Beyondblue for guidance.

Top Shelf Products for October

MARIO'S RANGE STRESS SOLUTION

If your feeling; Stressed, Run Down or experiencing Anxiety then 

Mario’s Stress Solution is for you! 

A blend of Homeopathic ingredients of Impatiens, 

Cherry Plum, Star of Bethlahem & Clematis, takes the 

stress away with just 5-10 drops under the tongue.

$9.95  - 20ml

MARIO'S RANGE CALMING ESSENTIAL OILS

The blend of the Mario’s Calming Oils;

ü Lavender

ü Ylang Ylang

ü Petitgrain

ü Mandarin

create a sense of calm when used with a diffuser or an oil burner.  Feel the calmness surround you.

A helping hand for family & friends|Beyond Blue

Our mission is to provide a national focus and community leadership to increase the capacity of the broader Australian community to prevent depression and respond effectively.

We aim to build a society that understands and responds to the personal and social impact of depression, works actively to prevent it, and improves the quality of life for everyone affected.

Principles for Action:

• · Respect for human rights and dignity
• · Strong community involvement, understanding and support
• · A population health approach
• · Recognition of diversity and special needs
• · A co-ordinated and collaborative approach
• · An evidence-based approach
• · Sustainable action

www.beyondblue.org.au

We hope you have enjoyed reading the newsletter!  Please feel free to use the comment section to voice your questions in relation to the information provided.  Feel Alive, Feel Healthy, Feel Good with Calanna Pharamcy!