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HEALTHY LIVINGIPSWICH

Swap Friday night drinks for a fun workout

Our Nutritionist weighs up the benefits

You’ll be exclaiming OMG! in no time withfun group fitness classes at this local gym

RAISINGHEALTHY HABITS

MEET YOU AT THE BARRE

TO JUICE OR NOT TO JUICE?

IT’S FUN WITH FRIENDS

@ipswichhospitalfoundation#ihfhealthyselfie

Ipswich Mum and accountant, Liz spends most of herhome time instilling healthy habits and skills into herdaughter Alyssa. She knows how important it is toraise healthy young ones and so do health workersand researchers all over the country.

“Healthy eating contributes to far more in children than just diet...”

I don’t know about our readers butI do know that I needed a littleextra help getting back into routine following an indulgentEaster long weekend and the successive short weeks!

Often we are inclined to go ‘coldturkey’ and I am certainly guilty ofthis. Navigating this method is arollercoaster of cravings, hungerand sometimes flashbacks towhen life was good and I could eatall the food!! So, when my monthlydelivery from GoodnessMe Box arrived in the midst of the lastshort week, I felt like my prayershad been answered. Thanks toGoodnessMe and a job that requires me to be on the pulsewhen it comes to health foodtrends, I was able to fill my pantrywith new ingredients and snacksto add to my repertoire.

The GoodnessMe blog is also afont of knowledge perfect forkitchen inspiration and encouragement.

While this is not a sponsoredpiece, I 100% recommend the service for help expanding yourusual grocery list suspects andcuring the cravings of the coldturkey model with healthy snacksand alternatives.

I hope you find this edition ofHealthy Living as inspiring as I findmy monthly food deliveries.

I’d love to hear from you. Thehealth conversation is evolving and we want to makesure we’re delivering informationin a way that inspires you.cheslea@ihfoundation.org.au orphone 3466 5002.

Ipswich Hospital Foundation | Tel: 1300 736 428E: healthyliving@ihfoundation.org.au | W: ihfoundation.org.au

Editor’s Note

Healthy Living Ipswich magazine is published bi-monthly by Ipswich Hospital Foundation. Advertisers and contributors undertake to ensure that all material does not infringe copyright, trademark,defamation, libel, slander or the breach of confidence, does not contain anything obscene or indecent or does not infringe the trade practices act or other laws, regulations or statutes. Further to theabove these persons agree to indemnify the publisher and or its agents against any investigations, claims or judgements. Copyright Ipswich Hospital Foundation. All rights reserved. 75,000 copies published monthly. Home delivered to in excess of 63,000 homes from Walloon to Springfield. Editorial and advertising enquiries to healthyliving@ihfoundation.org.au. Delivery enquiries: 3275 9200.

Chelsea Rees, Healthy Living Ipswich Editor

#IHFhealthyselfieBecoming the Healthiest Community starts with you!

We want to celebrate your

positive steps togreater health! No matter how big or howsmall, every little bit helps us becomethe healthiest community in Australia.Share your achievement with us and wecan celebrate together! Congratulations to @bmann86 @brisbanefamilyexplorers

@thebod_liz@sollmer_aesthetics whowere the lucky winners of this issue’scompetition. We’ll be in contact withthese lucky winners for them to collecttheir great prizes. Join the health conversation with Healthy Living Ipswichand Ipswich Hospital Foundation. All you need to do is tag IHF on Instagram @ipswichhospitalfoundationand #IHFhealthyselfie

@bmann86 has been hitting the gym and isn’t letting the cooler weather stop him

@thebod_liz donated blood and ran the Triathlon Pink in support of Breast Cancer

@brisbanefamilyexplores visited localwater parks and play spaces in Ipswich

@sollmer_aesthetics is making terrific legsprogress at his local gym

What keeps you on track?

There is a growing obesity epidemic inIpswich and the world with rates ofoverweight and obesity increasingsteadily since the 1980’s. This fact waswell publicised in 2010 with a state-wide survey naming Ipswich the‘fattest in SEQ’. While we as a city havemoved away from this frightening title,experts are still concerned about children meeting dietary guidelines forfruit and vegetable intake.

In Queensland 698 900 (66.7%) childrenmeet the dietary guidelines for fruit intake (2-3 serves per day), 48 400(4.6%) meet the dietary guidelines forvegetable intake (3-6 serves, dependenton age) and only 45 300 (4.3%) met theguidelines for both fruit and vegetableintake2.

However, in Ipswich only 8% of IpswichResidents eat 5 serves of vegetableseach day while up to 60% eat 2 servesof fruit1.

We asked Liz what motivated her toraise her daughter with health and nutrition as a priority.

“Ensuring Alyssa eats well ensures thatlife as a Mum is a little easier – minimalbehavioural issues due to minimalpreservatives, colourings and sugar. Shegets a better night’s sleep which meansshe is waking up fresh and energetic.”

“I think involving children in choosingthe foods and getting them to assist inmeal preparations is key to teachingthe young about healthy eating andidentifying good food from bad. Introducing children to a wide range of healthy foods at a young age is definitely the way to go.”

“Personally, I can’t afford regular takeout options and people believe thathealthy eating is expensive when reallyif your shop consists of a no junk and alarge range of fruit and vegetables – it’scheaper!

“While her school provides healthy options for tuckshop and does touch onhealthy eating to ensure minimal ‘badfood’ is packed into lunch boxes, theydon’t spend a lot of time teaching children this imperative information.”

Australian Curriculum, Assessment andReporting Agency states that there are12 focus areas in the National

Curriculum for Health and Physical Education, only 1 of which relates tofood and nutrition.

The National Curriculum requiresschools to complete 80 hours of Healthand Physical Activity Education peryear, this equates to 2 hours a week. Food Nutrition comprises only 8.3% ofthe Health and Physical Education curriculum, less than 10 minutes a weekor 6.64 hours a year.

Things I do to teach Alyssa• Get her involved in food preparation• Get her involved in shopping and choosing what she wants to eat

• Set boundaries for bad foods, events, movies

• Visit a healthy café as a treat• Making juices and smoothies is our favourite thing to do!

• Bake with her

Start healthyeating habits

at an early age“The fun healthy activities we

do together help teach her aboutnutritious foods without

complicating and over explaining it.”

1. Child, Youth and Family Alliance Ipswich and West Moreton. State of the Children and Young Persons’ Report 2014. Ipswich, Queensland: Ipswich City Council and Child, Youth and Family Alliance Ipswich and West Moreton; 2014. 62 p. 2. Australian Bureauof Statistics. National Health Survey, 2014-15 [Internet]. 2016 [last updated 2016 Mar 23; cited 2016 Nov 22]. Available from: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/4364.0.55.001~2014-15~Main%20Features~Queensland~10004. 3. Abbott RA, Macdonald D, Stubbs CO, Lee AJ, Harper C, Davies PSW. Healthy Kids Queensland Survey 2006. Brisbane, Queensland: Queensland Health; 2008. 145 p. Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Agency. Health and Physical Education [Internet]. Education Services Australia. 2017 [updated 2017; cited 2017 May 4]. Available from: http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/health-and-physical-education/curriculum

IHF’s March Trivia Night shot Galeforce RunningSquad into genius status with a huge win, following some very intense questions thanks to volunteer trivia master Dan Burnell.

$2000 was raised to fund the purchase of toysand distraction tools for the West Moreton targeted home visiting service.

West Moreton Women and Children Child HealthNurse Unit Manger Ann-Maree Sandeman said

the toys and educational pieces are so valuable to their service.

“The families our nurses visit are high needs and often isolated so when we can presentbrand new toys or books, the children are understandably excited!”

“Thanks to the contribution we’ve been able tohelp stimulate and teach children who are in need.”

Children are rejoicing! Stage 1 ofthe Ipswich Hospital SunshineChildren’s Ward PlaygroundProject is complete.

Ipswich Hospital Foundationproject coordinator ChelseaRees said thanks to the creativeteam at Playscape Creations,the space has been transformed.

“This is not just a slide andclimb playground, with sensoryplay panels, talk tubes, hopscotch and climbing zoneswe are confident patients andsiblings will benefit from timespent in this space.”

“Stage 2 Works will commencesoon to transform a retreatspace for older patients.”

“The retreat space features intricately carved totems, designed to represent both thehospital and donors who sponsored the Playground Project.”

Children’s playground stage 1 complete

Healthy Living Editor Chelseas Rees and Brendan Modoni lend a hand

The new Ipswich Hospital Children’s Ward playground offers patients a place for fun

TRIVIA BUFFS HELP RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS

There are no drinks at this ’barre’ but Ican guarantee you’ll have just as muchfun, maybe more.

Goodlife Ipswich is raising the bar ingroup fitness. Bootybarre, the newestfitness trend, is hitting Ipswich in May2017.

Goodlife describes Bootybarre as “theultimate fun and energetic workout thatincorporates Pilates, yoga and dance.Utilising the barre, this all-level class isa worldwide phenomenon combiningboth strength and flexibility with fitnessto achieve your own dancer's physique”.

It is set to be a new class favourite atGoodlife Ipswich. Members are alreadybuzzing with excitement and can’t waitto experience it.

Local instructors, Helen and Brendanare thrilled to bring this program totheir community. They said that theirmembers are going to absolutely loveBootybarre. They both agreed thatthose who are new to the class shouldlook forward to the signature “bootyhips” move.

“You’ll have so much fun in a Bootybarre class you won’t even feellike you’re working out” they said.

After trying your first class you’ll soonsee how Bootybarre promotes a leanerbody and can help relieve stress. It willalso increase your fitness and muscletone, tone and define target areas likeno other fitness class you’ve tried andimprove your coordination.

“Not just for ballerinas, the Bootybarreprogram - created by world-renownedfitness expert Tracey Mallett - has beendesigned for all fitness and flexibilitylevels,” Goodlife explains.

“Bootybarre is for everyone! You won’thave to be a dancer to enjoy this program.”

Goodlife explains that it’s not just forwomen either. “Even more men areusing barre to increase their range ofmotion, reduce muscle soreness, tonethe smaller stabilising muscle groupsand improve flexibility”.

The dance party won’t need to stopthere either! Goodlife Ipswich is alsocelebrating its 10 year birthday in May.Many members have been a part of theGoodlife Ipswich family since openingits doors 10 years ago.

The best part, as a member of GoodlifeIpswich you’ll have access to unlimited

Bootybarre and other group fitnessclasses all included in your membership. You’ll also have convenient 24.7 access, functional training and weight lifting equipmentand expert personal trainers available.

So why not swap Friday night drinks fora sweat-inducing session at the barre?Visit www.goodlife.com.au/healthyliving for more information andclaim your FREE 5 day pass.

MEET ME AT THE BARRE?

Bootybarre isthe best classbarre none.

Sue Hamilton’s

Ever thought about tryinggroup fitness in a gym but didn’t know where to begin?OMG Fitness might be theplace for you.

When you step into the groupfitness room you can really feelthe sense of belonging andcommunity there. You can seethat the members are friendlyand have each other’s back.Most of them come to the gym

not only to exercise but to alsosocialize.

Owner’s Tanya and Carol say“it’s so inspiring to see howdedicated and committed ourmembers are to their fitnessgoals”.

OMG’s Top Five Classes are:Les Mills Bodypump • Strengthen, tone, build andmaintain muscle throughBodyPump’s “Rep Effect” of low

weight with high reps synced togreat music to get you throughto the end.

Piloxing• Piloxing blends the best of Pilates, boxing and dance intoa high-energy interval workoutto burn maximum calories andincrease stamina.

Yoga• Improves joint flexibility andrange of motion and enhancesmental wellbeing, Mind andBody classes are a perfectcomplement to any workoutroutine.

Spin• Indoor cycling is a great cardiovascular workout. Highintensity cycling classes buildendurance, strengthens thecore and tones your muscles.

Boxing• A high intensity calorie burning, boxing orientatedworkout. It’s a full body workout and helps increase yourcardiovascular endurance.

One of the members said “I think we have some of thebest instructors around. Theyhelp us work harder than wewould by ourselves. I can reallysee how far my fitness hascome since joining OMG. Iwouldn’t be where I am todaywithout the opportunities that

are here”.

Owners Tanya and Carol alongwith their fully qualified teamsare highly motivated to helpingyou reach your fitness goals.They develop programs thathelp build a “strong body and astrong mind.”

OMG also offers a full line-upof services including state ofthe art cardio and weightequipment, access to personaltraining and help with nutrition. OMG Fitness hasmodern facilities, Kid’s Cornerand is conveniently located atOrion Shopping Centre inSpringfield with 24/7 access.

“At OMG we create an awesomeatmosphere, with DJ inspiredmusic and lighting,” Tanya said.

“We genuinely care about ourmembers and the community,and we have a common purpose to inspire people tolive a healthier life and achievetheir fitness goals”.

“We offer a five-day free trialwhich includes five free visits,which is a great way for peopleto start their fitness journey”.Why not give them a try?

Start your fitness journeytoday by calling OMG on 3470 0775.

BURN FAT, TONE UP AND GET INTHE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE!

Brendan ModiniHealthy Living Contributor

Pumpers work out in the OMG group fitness room

RAFTER& ROSEA green oasis in the heart of the city

and a foodies delight!

Sabra ManttanHealthy Living Contributor

Tucked away in an alleyway, Rafter andRose emits the same relaxed hipstervibe of a Melbourne café with exposedbrick walls, plants galore and vintageknick knacks decorating the alley andadjoining store.

Lucky for us though there’s no need topurchase a flight to Melbourne with thishidden gem located right in the heart of Ipswich’s heritage precinct on Ellenborough Street.

The family run business first opened itsdoors in 2015 and has grown a cult following thanks to its delicious bespoke menu with the majority of produce delivered to the café wherepossible, from organic farms throughout the Lockyer District.

The cafes meals are made on site offering unique plates such as thebreakfast dish D.C, a sweet potato hash,poached egg with haloumi and bacon

served on a bed of spinach and sweettreat of choice, the mango or tropicalFruit Whip to name a just a few of theflavours on hand. Additional popularplates include the vegie toastie, panfried mushrooms on sourdough and ifyou’ve got a big appetite to feed, theRafter burger is sure to hit the spot.

Not only are the offerings delicious butwith the majority of produce sourcedfrom organic farms you can enjoy yourmeal with extra pride knowing that thefood you are eating isn’t laden with pesticides. With estimates from Deloitte, suggesting that 68% of theA$26 billion agriculture industry is attributed to agricultural pesticides, it’s nice to know that there are moreoptions for those wanting to reducetheir exposure, and that you don’t haveto travel far to find them.

Find Rafter & Rose on Facebook. Rafter & Rose’s cosy laneway is a popular meeting place in the heart of Ipswich

The destination of choice for lovers of locally sourced,organic produce and delicious coffee and cakes.

By Brendan Modini

Mother of now two very adorable children, Bronwyn Geck says that although exercise through pregnancy “is hard, it doesn’t get any harder, it juststays the same hard”.

We managed to interview this activemum after her second gym class of themorning, the day before her new littlebundle of joy was due to be born.

During her first pregnancy with sonCarter, Bronwyn said that she was “unfit,inconsistent and unmotivated” with exercise. Second time round with babyMakenzie, Bronwyn was much more active and healthier.

“I’ve been going to the gym about 6times a week” “I did Pump and Balancethis morning but my favourite class isCombat”.

During pregnancy there were some challenges and modifications she had to make to move safely but said “I’m surprised how much I can still do, I justlisten to my body and modify”.

Bronwyn explained that exercising whilepregnant is hard, for obvious reasons asthere was a baby inside her. “Some daysyou are tired and unmotivated but it’simportant just to get out and come tothe gym. You get through the warmupand just end up getting through it all”

The importance of goals even whilepregnant is something Bronwyn strongly

believes in. “I find it fun to focus on different fitness goals. Recently I’ve beenfocusing on strengthening my shouldersand upper body”.

During her pregnancy, Bronwyn did havea few people question her and ask“should you be here?”. Despite thesecomments Bronwyn didn’t give up on heractive lifestyle.

Her Obstetrician was informed throughout and when she asked himabout exercising she said “he was overthe moon when I told him I wanted tokeep exercising”. “He said it was great, tokeep going. He said to do more exerciseand even add Pilates to my routine. Hewas very “Pro Exercise”, It was so good tohave so much support from him”.

The gym staff and members gave Bronwyn a lot of additional support too.One of her instructors was also pregnantand a few weeks ahead. Having seen herand other pregnant women in the gym“normalised it and made it easier”.

When asked to give advice to other pregnant women Bronwyn said to “cometo the gym regardless, even if you’retired. You will feel so much better afterwards”. “Just keep coming, when youskip a few it’s harder to get back into it”.

During most pregnancies, expectingmothers are encouraged to stay activefor as long as possible. It helps with general health of both the mother andbaby. Exercise throughout pregnancy iseven known to improve recovery postpregnancy. However, every pregnancy isdifferent and it’s important to seek professional advice and as Bronwynsaid, always “listen to your body”.

You’ll soon see her back in the gym eightweeks post pregnancy when she canbring along her new one to child minding at the gym while she works out.

Bronwyn said that she found her secondpregnancy was a lot easier with exercise.“I found I had less back pain, my bloodpressure was better, I felt healthier andhappier” she said.

For more information about exercisingwhile pregnant speak to your healthcareprofessional or visitwww.ihfoundation.org.au

You can exercise through pregnancy

Bronwyn Geck continued to exercise through out pregnancy. Inset: With Carter, husband Bodie and newborn Makenzie. Photo by Forever Memories Photography.

The first Tuffkidz Triathlon for2017 hit a record number of participants with 154 childrenbraving muggy conditions to run,swim and bike their way to betterhealth!

Ipswich Hospital Foundationevents manager Ashton Greavessaid students from 34 schoolsacross the Ipswich and WestMoreton region participated.

“It is excellent to see this widespread participation from theregions schools. The Tuffkidz

triathlon encourages an importantset of skills for children fromhealthy behaviours to followingdirection.”

“Thank you to Ipswich City Rotary,Peter McMahons Swim Factory,Boss Tri, Ipswich Triathlon Cluband Yellow Jersey Bike Shop forpresenting this healthy event.”

Save the date for the next TuffkidzTriathlon on Sunday 22nd October.Details will be included in futureeditions and on Ipswich HospitalFoundation Facebook page.

Tuff Kidz put on their best performance

Juicing your fruit and vegetableshas become increasingly popular in recent years. The reasons people like juicing arequite varied. Some feel it willlead to weight loss, others believe it gives more energy andsome like to juice fruit and vegas a convenient tasty drink andan alternative to commerciallyproduced juices. So, whetheryou like the occasional freshjuice, or you chose to drink it aspart of a longer-term detox diet,does it contribute to a healthydiet?

Whilst I don’t promote the useof juices for long-term dietaryreplacement of fresh fruit and

vegetables, the occasional juicemay be a refreshing and tastyalternative to soft drink and cordials. There are a few waysyou can juice, these include:

Cold pressed juicer – masticating juicer that works bycrushing the fruit and veg before separating the juice fromsolid plant fibre.

Centrifuge juicer – works on arotational blade system thatpushes fruit and veg through astrainer to separate juice frompulp.

Blended juices - no separationwith fruits and veg placed inblender and made into smoothies.

Are there benefits?Fresh juice can provide a preservative free, no addedsugar beverage and can be greatas a treat or occasional in-between meal snack. Softdrinks and cordials are loadedwith refined sugars, adding no

nutritional value to our dietsand leading to an increased riskof obesity and diabetes, therefore opting for a fresh juiceon social occasions may helpkeep these out of our diets.There are a few considerationsthough you must keep in mindbefore you start to juice yourfruit and veg.

Whole fruit and vegetable consumption is associated withimproved health and well-beingbut there is little evidence tosupport the benefits of juice asa replacement. Whole fruit orveg consumption promotes gastrointestinal health by theincreased intake of both solubleand insoluble fibre. Solublefibre has been identified withboth lowering of cholesteroland maintaining blood glucoselevels as well as maintainingfullness, whilst insoluble fibrehelps reduce constipation and maintain positive bowelmovements.

It is therefore a great benefit toour bodies that fibre be preserved in our foods. Bymaintaining the skin of fruit orveg and keeping pulp can assistthis. Not peeling fruits or vegbefore blending can be a positive way to achieve this, andif you use a cold-pressed orcentrifuged juice, why not keepthe discarded skins and pulpand use them in other recipessuch as in fruit salads, Birchermuesli or in a vegetable ragout.

Does juice keep you full?Chewing is a contributing factorto appetite control. The reduction of fibre combinedwith not chewing may reducesatiety when consuming juices,leading to eating additionalfoods alongside a juice. Although fruits and veg are lowin kilojoules, it is tempting tojuice or blend more than whatyou would normally eat in asolid form. The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend

a serving size of no added sugarjuice be no more than ½ a cup,making it very easy to consume2 or even 3 serves in one drink ifyou are not mindful of yourserving size in a glass.

Remember, juicing your fruitsand vegetables should be an occasional rather than a replacement. It may be tempting to try and achieve ahigher nutritional intake by juicing, however fruit and vegetables in the form of wholefood are still preferential. Keepin mind, to maintaining nutrientquality when you blend or juice,make sure to drink it straightaway. The longer the juice orblend is left, the greater theamount of nutrient degradation.You can seal and store cold–pressed juices for a limitedtime but make sure you use asterilized container for safe foodstorage and the prevention ofbacterial growth.

Deidre TaylorNutritionist

TO JUICE OR EAT IT WHOLE?

HEALTHY LIVING REVIEW: YOUFOODZ

I’m a busy boy. Always on themove and juggling what feelslike a thousand things at once.Most of the time food is alwaysat the bottom of my to-do list until it’s too late and I’mstarving.

I know this sounds ridiculousbut I honestly don’t feel like Ihave enough time in the day tocook three meals a day plussnacks seven days a week. Justthinking about it makes me

exhausted. Is it time for a napyet?

Working in the health and fitness industry I always feelguilty not cooking fresh andhealthy meals. I’m so underprepared and lazy. I always just end up buyingtakeaway, most of the time it’snot the healthiest choice either. Now who’s to blame fornot having a six pack?

Occasionally I’ll get the “yes!I’m going to be so good thisweek, I’m going to eat healthyand meal prep for an entireweek! No excuses” thought.Two days later I’ve given up onthe chicken, broccoli, rice threetimes a day, gone to KFC, criedand spent all my money onhealthy food I didn’t eat.

That’s when Youfoodz comes tothe rescue. I go online, choosefrom an ever changing

selection of meals and snacksand it’s delivered fresh on mydoorstep. Easy as that!

When I order Youfoodz I don’thave to think. I don’t have toworry about shopping, cooking,cleaning or anything. Themeals are super simple to prepare which is what I wantwhen I’m on the go all the timewith my hectic life. I just heatand eat.

I used to go grocery shoppingand so much of it would go towaste and I’d be so annoyed at

myself for wasting good food.Now there is no waste.

The meals actually taste greatand there is such a big variety!It’s like having a restaurant inthe fridge. Meals are deliveredfresh, not frozen and I feelabout 90% guilt free. There is achocolate protein brownie thatmakes me feel 10% guilty, howcan such a delicious thing begood for me? Apparently it’snot that bad.

Coming in just under $10 ameal with free shipping on a

minimum spend makes it a nobrainer choice for me overtakeaway any day.

Every time I come home to thebox delivered on my doorstep Iget so excited. It’s like Christmas every single week.

If you’re time poor, want tostop buying unhealthy takeaway or just want to simplify your life, giveYoufoodz a try. Visitwww.youfoodz.com for furtherinformation.

Brendan ModiniHealthy Living Contributor

THE BUZZSharing the sweetest healthtrends straight from the hive

Recently I’ve had a delightfulyoung family come to my clinicfor regular Bowen treatments.The parents have both hadgreat success with their achesand pains being relieved bytherapists at Bowen Therapy atKarana Downs.

When I pointed out a few signsof possible pain in the youngboy’s body from some visualimbalance, they were amazed.The son had experienced injuries and pain in exactly

those areas in his body fromsport and minor accidents andfalls when playing with hisfriends. When I asked if he hadever had Bowen they said “No,had never actually thought of it for him. We didn’t realisekids could have it too.” So, Iasked permission to do someBowen therapy on him, and uphe hopped onto the treatmenttable, very excited about thewhole idea!

Children LOVE Bowen therapy;their little bodies are so openand receptive to the techniquethat a session is very quick.Their body just accepts thenew information and goesabout making the adjustmentsand realigning without havingto wade through the toxins andtension that adults hold intheir bodies. He thoroughly enjoyed his experience, said he“felt like he was floating andwas sooooo relaxed!” He said it

was the best thing he had everfelt happen in his body. Oncehe was up and about he could feel his body was softer, moving easily and felt moreeven and balanced. I encouraged his parents to continue with another 2 sessions with us.

Children are very resilient, andoften after a fall or injury whenplaying, they just get up andkeep on playing, not wanting to

miss out on any fun. However,lots of these little (or big) incidents over time can buildup into areas of tightness andpain.

Bowen Therapy is great forwhenever they have a fall orhard contact when playingsport etc, just to release thememory of that injury fromtheir cells as quickly as possible. Some clients comment that they have

memories, sensations or flashbacks of when they hadthe original injury, as theirbody works its way backthrough the events and releases the trauma. Such aninteresting, fascinating technique!! And one that is stillrevealing its power through research and testimonials fromaround the world.

I have treated many childrenand they all respond quicklyand love the way it makesthem feel. Bowen can treat allsorts of sore spots in the body,shoulders, knees, back,headaches, asthma, digestiveissues, sinus. Now that youknow all this, remember youcan bring your children alongwith your big adult bodies forBowen to keep ‘every -body ‘happy, healthy and aligned too!

For more visit www.bowen-therapy.net.au

Can kids have Bowen therapy too?

Sue HamiltonBowen Therapy Specialist

FIT4LIFE LOW COST FITNESS ACTIVITIES

Ipswich Hospital Foundation providesa variety of affordable fitness activities each week. For detailed information visit ihfoundation.org.au or phone 1300 736 428. Maximum class cost $5.

For just a $15 donation per fortnight youare entitled to unlimited Fit4Life classes,discounts to IHF healthy events and merchandise, member’s prize draws and your own membership card.

The IHF membership will not only save you money if you are a regular attendee at IHF activities, it will mean you have membership to a group which is striving to Become the Healthiest Community inAustralia.

Visit www.ihfoundation.org.au to join.

GET FIT4LIFEFOR LESS COST

Name: Christopher Gale

Fit4Life Group: Running

What are your credentials? (study, qualifications etc)Level 3 Athletics Australia Coach33 years of running experience asan athlete, coach & administrator

What are your other interests?I love watching sports. Love thearts / theatre. Wine tasting.Travel.

How do you fit in your exerciseroutine/Do you have one?As I participate in the training sessions, I don’t get time for myown running training. Some weeks, I’ll have anywhere up to 20 training sessions, so that isenough. I believe as a coach, myrunning has to take a backseatwith all my energies and effortbeing directed towards my athletes.

What is your go-to healthy snack?Fruit – grapes, strawberries, watermelon, bananasTrail mix – nuts, dried fruit

What is your guilty food pleasure?Chocolate

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60 and Better promotes healthy activities for older people 55 years and over and encourages positive community attitudes to aging. Phone 3282 8644 or visit www.60andbetteripswich.com.au

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Winter Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Queens Park Nature Centre Mums & Bubs8.30am

Leichhardt Community Circuit BoxerciseCentre 5.30pm 5.30pm

Leichhardt Swim Centre Aquafitness9.30am

Bundamba State Zumba Full BodyPrimary School 5.30pm Fitness 5.30pm

Ecco Ripley, Brooking Low Impact Boxercise CircuitParklands, Ripley 5.30pm 9.30am 7.00am

Bill Paterson Oval Running Running Running Running Park RunLimestone Park 5.30pm 5.30am 5.30pm 5.30am 7.00am

Robelle Domain Stage Mums & BubsSpringfield Lakes 9.00am

Amberley District EnergiserState School 5.30pm

Riverlink Shopping Centre Walking Walking7.00am 7.00am

Redbank Plaza Shopping Walking WalkingCentre 7.00am 7.00am

60 AND BETTER: YOU CAN’T TURN BACK THE CLOCK, BUT YOU CAN WIND IT UP AGAIN!Square Dancing 12.00-1.00pmAnnex, Humanities Building 1.00-3.00pm

Boccia 9.00am-12.00pmAnnex, Hummanities Building

Table Tennis 1.00-4.30pm 1.00-4.30pmAnnex, Humanities Building

Tai Chi for Diabetes 2.00-3.00pmCafeteria, Humanities Building

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The readers asked and we have delivered. Each future edition of Healthy LivingIpswich will include a look into the Ipswich Hospital Foundation Fit4Life trainers.Chris Gale, Fit4Life running coach kicks off the segment…

“I like being volunteer because of the people youmeet, and it is lovely to be able to help someone.”

Anne Maria IHF Volunteer

Q&A FIT4LIFET R A I N E R S

BECOME AN IHF VOLUNTEERAND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCEIN YOUR COMMUNITY