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Ohakune

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NATUROPATHIC NEWS

MARCH 2005

Strengthening Your Immune System.

Prevention is always better than cure - so take stock, give your body a break, and prepare yourself for the coming winter ! The following suggestions may give you some idea of how to approach the issue of strengthening your Immune system.

Prevention is always better than Cure !!

* ANDROGRAPHIS/ASTRAGALUS - helps to prevent infections such as colds and flu especially Upper Respiratory infections

* ECHINACEA - Enhances resistance to infections. A powerful natural antibiotic

* GARLIC - For the prevention and treatment of colds and flu. Natures Antibiotic

* ZINC - Many New Zealanders have low levels of zinc, which can weaken the Immune System response. Come and we will do your zinc taste test, and see what your zinc levels are

* VITAMIN C - Is a natural anti-bacterial / anti-viral agent.

* BIO-ATTACK – Herbal Antibiotic Complex, contains; Olive leaf, Echinacea, Pau D’arco, Garlic, Black Elder, and Thyme, A very good preventative taken daily, and if that “Cold gets Hold” take 2 tablets 3 times per day till symptoms reduce. This is a MUST HAVE in your herbal First Aid Kit

* INFLUDO – A homoeopathic combination remedy, for Colds and Flu. Another MUST HAVE for the Herbal First Aid Kit !

Products to Help Your Immune System

Microgenics;

Bio-Attack

Malcolm Harker’s;

Lung Elixir

Immunecta

Emphysemol

Cold Sore Salve

Naturo Pharm ;

Flu-Guard

Coldmed

Weleda; Infludo

FREE

ONE SHEET OF BIO ATTACK

When you send your email address

REIKI

Classes to be arranged on request

REIKI EXCHANGE

8^th May, 2 – 5pm

(New Techniques)

Shared afternoon tea

RSVP by 4^th May

TAIHAPE CLINIC

Resumed

3 day massage clinic

Each Month

Every 2nd week of the month

Taiahpe Massage Clinic

Phone; 06 385 8692 for appointments.

Bookings essential.

Spaces limited.

Ntolerance

Specialises in providing food that is wheat free, gluten free, dairy free, nut free, sugar free, egg free, soy free and so on, over 300 products to help you make a life a little easier.

Shop on line; www.ntolerance.co.nz

Or; 5c Glascow Road, Pukekohe, Acklnd

Ph; 09 238 2322

Closer to home; “The Gluten Free Shop” P.O. Box 5024, Wanganui

Ph; 06 343 6465 for a catalogue

Fish Oil

Did you know that fish oil helps to reduce inflammation, particularly inflammation associated with arthritis. Research indicates only 10% of glucosamine users use fish oil.

WILD PANSY SUNCREEN

Sits on the face & protects the superficial & deeper layers of skin. Also great to use over moisturiser when working on computer, to help protect the skin from radiation.

Obesity

Obesity of ‘Globesity shows that overweight and obesity are widespread and not limited to only a few countries. Throughout Australasia, the increase in the number of those who are overweight or obese follows a similar trend to the USA. The latest NZ Ministry of Health Snapshot of health showed; New Zealand, along with many other westernised countries, is in the midst of an obesity epidemic.

In New Zealand over half of the adults are overweight, and one in five adults are obese.

Obesity in New Zealand increased by 55% between 1989 and 1997. Based on current data, obesity will increase between an estimated 73% by 2011, to 29% of all New Zealanders !

WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOURSELF ?

Find Out how a Naturopathic perspective can help you !

IMPORTANT MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE UPDATES;

www.ias.co.nz

www.nccn.net

http://vaccinationnews.com

http://redflagsweekly.com