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AUGUST 2012 - Tips on how to keep your Bones Strong!

It is a sad fact of life for many of our ageing population that our bones will thin, causing discomfort and pain.  Bone loss can result in Osteoporosis (porous bones), and some bones may even fracture.

The Good news:  There is plenty you can do to keep your bones healthy & strong.

Healthy bones depend on more than calcium and Vitamin D.  “We now know that many nutrients are   essential to maintaining bone,” says Katherine Tucker RD, PhD, chair of the department of health sciences at Northeastern University in Boston. “Unfortunately the diets of many older people fall short on some of these nutrients” says Tucker. “So even if they’re getting     calcium and vitamin D, they’re still losing bone.” Research points to key roles for protein, vitamin B12, magnesium, vitamin C and other nutrients for bone health.

So, a diet rich in whole foods is an essential part to  getting more of the nutrients needed to keep bones healthy.  Whole foods include;

ü Nuts

ü Beans

ü Whole grains

ü Fruit

ü Vegetables

All of the above are full of natural nutrients, and Tucker suggests that fruits & vegetables are just as important as dairy products for bone health.

Some Bone Health Tips:

4 Get enough calcium & vitamin D in your diet

4 Eat a diet rich of whole foods (listed above) for extra essential nutrients

4 Be physically active - include weight bearing exercises e.g. Walking (seek advice from a professional before using any kind of weights)

4 Talk with your Doctor or Pharmacist about the medications you are taking. Some may increase the risk for osteoporosis or increase thinning of the bones

4 Talk to a Calanna Pharmacy Naturopath about the correct Supplements that can be introduced into your diet

Another way to see if your bones are healthy & strong is to get a Bone Density Test. 

Conducted Australia wide, testing is recommended for women 40 plus and men over 50, or anyone over the age of 20 who would like information about their bone health with a view to reducing risk of age related progression toward osteoporosis.

Australian Bone Density Testing Centre is committed to fighting osteoporosis and promoting bone health, and can be contacted on 03 9822 0044 or 1800 640 544, or email info@bonedensitytesting.com.au. 

Sources: Katherine Tucker RD, PhD, Northeastern University, Australian Bone Density Testing Centre

“1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over the age of 60 will have an osteoporotic fracture”

Osteoporosis is often referred to as the ‘Silent Disease’.  This is because osteoporosis usually has no side effects or symptoms until a fracture happens, due to brittle & fragile bones. 

Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as Calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them, leading to a loss of bone thickness.  You may ask “Can all bones be affected?” The answer, any bone can be affected, however, the most common sites for osteoporosis to develop are in the hip, spine, wrist, ribs, pelvis and upper arm.  Osteoporotic fractures can lead to changes in posture, chronic pain, disability and even loss of independence.  About 50% of people who have had one osteoporotic fracture will have another, as the risk   increases with each new fracture.

Risk Factors for osteoporosis

— Any family history of osteoporosis & fractures

Certain conditions & medications such as;

— Cortico-steroids (commonly used for Asthma)
— Rheumatoid arthritis
— Over-active Thyroid or parathyroid glands
— Coeliac disease & other chronic gut conditions


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AUGUST 2012 - Words of Wisdom with Mario

Hello Club Members,

How often have you heard – “I want to make a difference” or “I want to change the world?” Both of these phrases seem hollow to me – especially as I hear them everyday.

If we think about it – the very fact that we are present in a group, at a function or just writing a letter – means we are making a difference. We are each unique in ourselves and our very presence makes a difference. It does not, however, mean that we are doing anything extraordinary.

It is very difficult to change the world – but you can change your own world by improving your knowledge, your skills, your behaviour toward others. And you can influence others by communicating and sharing your ideas, your time, your skills, your attitude and your ears. Many times - just by listening – you can change someone’s world.

To change means to relearn, to do things in a different way. It takes at least 28 repetitions to change a habit or a routine. It therefore makes it very difficult to change the world. You can, however, have an affect on many people and influence them to make the changes they require in their own lives and pass this onto their own friends.

So when we say “I want to change the world” – let us define the “world” we mean.

Let us start with our own personal “world” and influence others by the good behaviour, the ideas and the time we are willing to share.

Let August be a time to improve your “world” and then your community.


Mario Calanna
www.calannapharmacy.com.au

AUGUST 2012 - Osteoporosis

Article written by Kym Hughes - Naturopath Calanna Pharmacy Kirwan

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Our skeleton is much like a coat hanger with which to hang our skin and muscles and to house our internal organs.  For this very reason a “Good Strong Frame” is important. 

The word osteoporosis comes from the Greek words: ostoun meaning "bone" and poros meaning "pore" so osteoporosis literally means porous bones.  

There are numerous things that can weaken our bone support for example:

• ·         Poor Diet – Lack of calcium and cofactors
• ·         Faulty Parathyroid Gland
• ·         Chemotherapy (May cause or contribute to the development of Menopause)
• ·         Post Menopause (females  in late 40’s to early 50’s)
• ·         A family history of Osteoporosis and fractures (indicating weakened or stressed bones)
• ·         Smoking
• ·         Sedentary lifestyle (little or irregular physical activity)

We can however, remedy bone loss with simple measures that may include one or more of the following:

• ·         Calcium Supplements

  By using compatible calcium such as Hydroxyapatite, a major component and essential ingredient of normal bone and teeth, which has an excellent absorption rate.  (Many modern implants such as Hip replacements and dental implants are coated with Hydroxyapatite).

• ·         Cod Liver Oil Supplements

Cod Liver Oil contains vitamins A & D which not only aids absorption but also contains Omega 3’s which help alleviate creaky bones and joints

• ·         A Healthy Diet

Consisting of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean protein, good whole grains and fresh water is a simple approach but one that has proven to be very beneficial

• ·         Regular Moderate Exercise

Regular exercise has proven to:

1.       Control weight

2.       Combat Health Conditions and Disease

3.       Improve mood and

4.       Boost energy

JULY 2012 - Practitioner's Corner with Lesley Parker

Type 2 Diabetes and You

Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in the world today. The good news is that with the right diet, nutritional supplements and lifestyle changes Type 2 diabetes can be reversed in the majority of cases.  The other interesting news is that Type 2 Diabetes is preventable.  Even if you have a strong family history, you can prevent yourself from becoming a diabetic. 

Type 2 Diabetes is lifestyle induced and lifestyle controlled

How much diabetes will influence your quality and quantity of life will largely depend on you.  It is well recognised as a disease that is a consequence of our modern lifestyle:  a result of poor diet and inactive lifestyle to begin.  These two factors combined may produce an overweight body and may lead to diabetes. 

Main Symptoms of Blood Sugar imbalance:  increased thirst, urination, hunger and fatigue, sores that do not heal, and skin infections such as boils or fungal infection. Blurred vision and numbness or tingling in the feet, hands, and lips may be indicators also.

Diabetes is a sugar problem

 Understanding of the disease is complex, with the hormone insulin and its release from the pancreas dependant on the foods fed to the body and the exercise it is given. From the foods we eat the fats and sugars get absorbed from the intestines into the bloodstream and are converted into physical energy inside the cells. Insulin transports them into the cells. If the insulin receptor does not work properly, the fats and sugars stay in the bloodstream, and the pancreas responds by putting out more insulin. The cells are starved of the sugar they need for energy production. The fats and sugar are taken to the liver or fat tissues and it turns into fat instead of energy.  So we put on weight, get fatty liver disease, feel tired and crave more sugar. Most people get fat on a diet that is not high in fat and this is why.

“Your body makes large amounts of saturated fat out of sugar and high carbohydrate foods like bread, pasta and potatoes that you eat but don’t burn off as energy,” says Dr Sandra Cabot (P67 Diabetes Type 2, You can reverse it..)  

             

Dietary contribution to blood sugar imbalance

SAD (Standard Australian Diet) diet

The most prevalent contribution to raised blood sugar levels is our diet which encourages all to eat refined carbohydrate based on wheaten flours (breads, pasta, boxed cereals, muffins) at every meal. Over consumption of cola drinks including those labelled “no sugar”, wine and coffee is also a major contributing factor.

Not eating enough fibre

Fibre is in vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains such as brown rice, millet, quinoa, and dried whole beans such as adzuki, cannellini, kidney etc.  These are whole foods, not grainy or wholemeal bread. 

Eating the wrong fats or no fats

The cheap oils used in making processed foods and margarine spreads are polyunsaturated, high in omega 6, unstable oils that oxidise easily and promote inflammation in the cells (sunflower, safflower, canola, corn oils). Saturated and monounsaturated fats (real butter, olive oil, lard, coconut oil) are more stable, do not rancidify easily and can be used in cooking.  The beneficial fat, omega 3, is found in flax and chia seeds, nuts and seeds, fish and all flesh meats. Fats in the diet assist digestion, transport the fat soluble vitamins (A,E,D,K), satiate the appetite (stops hunger feeling for more and sweet foods) and assist in stabilising blood sugar.

High intake of non foods (nutrition processed out of the original food)

A good example is minerals and oils which are processed out of the wheat that becomes white flour and made into the breads in plastic bags in supermarket, savoury and sweet biscuits, pasta, muffins, cake, waffles, crumpets and most breakfast cereals.  These foods carry very little nutrition and the refining process creates a food that acts like sugar when it is eaten.

A diet low in antioxidants

We need antioxidants to overcome damage to our cells by the effect of pollution, cigarettes, EMR’s (electro magnetic radiation), stress and toxins generally.  These are supplied through fresh and raw vegetables, fruits, green tea, raw nuts and seeds and dark chocolate is a good source also. Vegetable juicing is an excellent way of getting concentrated antioxidants into the diet.  Or eat lots of raw vegetables.

Glycemic Index/load.

Using this measure to rate foods suitable to keep diabetes at bay can be misleading. Protein at every meal is required to keep blood sugar regulated and because red meat, fish, poultry and eggs rate at zero on the glycemic scale they are not listed. But these are the foods that should be eaten along with fresh plant foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans and whole grains and the good fats (real butter, olive oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, fish oils).

Summary

To reverse type 2 diabetes the total carbohydrate content of the diet needs to be reduced substantially, with carbs coming from vegetables and fruits.  Weight loss may also result from this, the glycemic load of the foods eaten will be naturally low and you may feel motivated to go for a daily walk. If wanting to ensure diabetes does not become your health issue, limit refined carbohydrate and processed food intake.  Do you live a busy life with little time to prepare your daytime food? A boiled egg, a cooked chicken leg and some cubes of cheese don’t take a lot of time to organise and remember that fresh and raw vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits are the original and the best “fast food”.. 

Blood sugar tests and equipment is available at Calanna Pharmacy

A non fasting reading of over 11 is considered to be in the “diabetes” range.  If this is your reading, it is recommended you ask your doctor for a fasting test to be done, as sugar readings fluctuate throughout the day according to food intake.

Naturopaths at Calanna Natural Medicine clinics in Townsville, and Woree, are available to recommend food plans and nutritional medicines which address your blood sugar concerns. 

Ref:  Diabetes Type 2 –You can reverse it naturally.  Dr Sandra Cabot, Margaret Jasinska ND

Available at Calanna Pharmacy Woree. 

Lesley Parker ND ANPA

Naturopath, Nutritionist/Food plans

Calanna Natural Medicine Clinic

600 Bruce Highway, Woree   QLD   4868

Telephone: (07)4054 2440            

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