NOVEMBER 2013 - Practitioners Advice with Kym Hughes

Men's Health at a Glance

It seems with a lot of men the only time they take notice of their bodies is when they break down. If only they put as much care into their bodies as they do their cars, tools, boats etc....
A lot of the time women in a man's life, mother, wife or girlfriend do the look out; and after the men!

Men are hard on their bodies and need them to be strong and healthy. Often with little thought of nutrition, plenty of thought of hunger they often eat on the run.

To compensate for this; men need to consider:

• A multi-vitamin supplement in addition to a good nutrition plan, specifically aimed at men to ensure daily nutrient quota
• A liver supplement for the hard working liver - Milk thistle for live detox
• A multi-B supplement to take care of the nervous system and help minimize stress
• Magnesium for the muscular system
• If over 40, a supplement to aid prostate health and to support normal make physiology function
• A yearly medical check-up

By following this plan your man's health should be in great condition to tackle the work, or that clean up you have been trying to get him to start for the last few weeks.

The author wishes to express this article was written with generalizations in mind. It is always a good idea to consult your medical practitioner or health care expert when considering changes to your normal health and well-being routine.

Written by:

Kym Hughes
Naturopath - Calanna Pharmacy Kirwan
e: kymh@calannapharmacy.com.au

NOVEMBER 2013 - Men's Health

Most men don’t want to admit they have a health issue and tend to let what ever is going on linger on and feel they would be wasting their GP’s time on trivial or potentially  embarrassing problems.  “It’s not bad enough to see a doctor”

The top 10 leading causes of death in Australian men are;

1. Heart disease  2. Smoking (lung disease)  3. Stroke   4. Prostate Cancer   5. Bowl Cancer   6. Suicide  7. Diabetes   8. Pneumonia and the Flu 9. Car accidents  10. Dementia

MEN, there’s a better chance to overcome or catch health issues before they overtake if you just get regular check ups as this will ensure you stay on top of your GAME!

Lets now take a walk along the ‘wonder years’ timeline to determine and outline some of the tests to undertake throughout your life. For more information, discuss with your GP.

Are you approaching your 20’s………………………….

MAIN HEALTH CONCERNS

· Influences: Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs

· Mental illness, Depression, Emotional issues

HEALTH CHECK-UPS SHOULD INCLUDE THESE TESTS

ü Skin Examination for Sun Spots

ü Tests for Sexually transmitted diseases

Are you approaching your 30’s………………………….

MAIN HEALTH CONCERNS

· Begin thinking about preventing Prostate Cancer

· Staying Fit and Healthy

· Being Sun Smart

HEALTH CHECK-UPS SHOULD INCLUDE THESE TESTS

ü Weight & Blood Pressure

ü Blood Cholesterol

ü Blood Glucose

ü Skin Cancer Screening

ü Self Examination of the Testicles for lumps & swelling

Are you approaching your 40’s…………………

MAIN HEALTH CONCERNS

· Increased risk of Chronic Diseases i.e. Heart Disease Stroke, Heart Attack – Stress related Illnesses

HEALTH CHECK-UPS SHOULD INCLUDE THESE TESTS

ü Eye Checks

ü Bowel Cancer Screening

ü Tetanus Booster

ü Prostate Check

ü All those mentioned previously

ü Sleep Test (Sleep Apnea)

Are you approaching your 50’s…………………

MAIN HEALTH CONCERNS

· Mobility may decrease

· Lack of Exercise

· Increased risk of Chronic Diseases

HEALTH CHECK-UPS SHOULD INCLUDE THESE TESTS

ü Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)

ü Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

ü All those listed previously

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2013 - Words of Wisdom with Mario

Hello Club Members,

On the 12^th of this month we officially open the upgrade at Calanna Pharmacy Woree. It has been a 2 year project in planning and building. We are extremely happy with the result and we hope you also will be happy with the extra services we will be able to provide.

There is only about 1.5 metres of front wall and a steel beam above - that is still part of the original Pharmacy building opened in 1976.

Throughout the 9 months of construction - we have had many “customer inconvenient” times. And our team members have had to adjust to these  movements and changes along the way.

I wish to thank each of you for your commitment and your loyal support and for keeping the end product in mind.

Calanna has been known as  a Health destination - A place where focus on the customer takes centre stage - A place where we are able to provide and link each customer to or with the medication, food, complementary medicine or relevant Allied Health practitioner required.

With our expanded area of four consulting rooms and a dedicated Compounding Room – we will be able to       provide more professional services to complement our Sleep Apnea and Naturopathic Clinic.

Each one of us is responsible for our health. We only have one body and we take it everywhere we go. As a        population are generally living longer and many diseases such as Diabetes and Mental Illness are on the rise.  I believe we can prevent them or control them through changes in our lifestyle, exercise, movement, food and fluid intake, nutrients, medications and enjoying what we do.

We are each born for a purpose – to help our community in some way and to be fulfilled in what we do. We need a mindset of optimism, action and learning and we need to build relationships, good social networks and have the ENERGY to do these.

At Calanna we want to help you be “the you - you are meant to be”. We want to help you when you are CROOK and we want to stop you getting CROOK.

 Make the decision to strive for Zest for Life – Feel Alive|Feel Healthy|Feel Good

Calanna Pharmacies “Not only for when you’re  feeling Crook”

 

Take Care, Mario

 

OCTOBER 2013 - Women's Health

Calanna Women’s Multi Ultimate|$19.95 Save $7

Benefits of taking this  Women’s Multivitamin;

Convenient One-a-Day dose

Assists women with their general well being

Promotes energy

Provides essential Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants and herbs to assist with:

ü   Stress reduction

ü Immunity Support

ü   Strong Bones

ü   Energy Production

*Your Calanna Pharmacy Naturopath’s; Vanessa, Michelle and Kym will also be able to assist you with general health and lifestyle advice.

 

 

Calanna Mega B|$ 16.95 60’s    $24.95 200's

 

Vitamin B helps:

4 Relieve stress and tension

4 Improve energy  levels

4 B Vitamins form the building blocks of the ‘feel good’ brain chemicals such as Serotonin.

Serotonin plays an important part in the regulation of learning, mood and sleep.  Alterations in serotonin levels in the brain may affect mood.

Experts say serotonin also might have a role in anxiety,  migraine, vomiting and appetite.

 

Breast Cancer in Men…...

Yes men can also develop breast cancer - didn’t you know?

Men developing Breast Cancer is on the rise, but is still considered rare.   Approximately 100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. It is a fact that both men & women have breast tissue.  However, the exact reason why some men develop breast cancer is still unknown

For men the most common risk factors are:

4 Getting older (occurs more commonly in men aged 50 and over

4 Having a strong Family history of Female and/or Male Breast Cancer

There are some studies that suggest that there may be a link between male breast cancer and some testicular disorders and exposure to excess radiation -  however these theories are not yet proven.

 

Breast Cancer in Women…...

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of  cancer-related death in Australian women, accounting for 15.5 per cent of all cancer deaths in women. 

- It is estimated that 2,700 women will lose their lives to breast cancer in 2013 -

There are different types of Breast Cancer, and an abundance of support networks, websites and information available.  If you are unsure about any lumps or changes in your breast, it is vital to seek professional advice from your doctor or specialist. 

Early Breast Cancer - Cancer cells that are contained in the Breast and may or may not have spread into the lymph nodes and armpit.

Locally Advanced Cancer - When the cancer has spread to one or more of, the lymph nodes or other areas near the breast, or to tissues around the breast such as the skin, muscles or ribs, but there is no sign that it has spread to other parts of the body.

Secondary or Metastatic Breast Cancer - These terms are used interchangeably.  Secondary breast cancer is the term used to describer cancer that has spread from the original site in the breast to other organs or tissues. For some women, secondary cancer may be the first diagnosis of breast cancer.

Pagets Disease - begins in the milk ducts and spreads to the skin of the nipple and areola (area around the nipple), but is a rare form. This type of cancer is one reason why the emphasise on keeping note of any notable changes that may occur around the breast area is important.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) - Is a rapidly growing form, but is still referred to as rare.  It is where the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast become blocked, causing the breast to look swollen red, and “inflamed”.

 

Breast Cancer develops in either the ducts or lobules of the breast.  Milk is produced in the lobules, and travels through the ducts to the nipples.

Cancer cells develop when the cells lining the ducts or lobules become abnormal in size and shape and start multiplying in an uncontrollable way.

 

What are the Signs & Symptoms?

· New lumps or thickening in the breast or under the arm

· Changes to the nipple such as a change in shape,  crusting, an ulcer, redness or inverting of the nipple.

· Discharge from the nipple which is bloodstained or      occurs without squeezing

A change in the shape or size of a breast. This might be either an increase or decrease

*most breast changes are not due to cancer*

 

What can help in early detection?

Breast self-examination should be part of your weekly care routine and you should visit your doctor if you experience any breast changes it might be helpful to keep notes.

For full info and pictures on how to perform this properly in 5 easy steps, visit www.breastcancer.org

What things May help prevent Breast Cancer?

4 Add Turmeric to your diet 4Avoid Caffeine 4Have a diet high in antioxidants4Eat plenty of fresh fruit, vegies, nuts & seeds 4Eat cabbage & broccoli to metabolize oestrogen 4Eat lots of Lignans (Barley, Oats, Millet, Rye, Flax Seeds, Sesame seeds and Sunflower seeds)