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May 2011
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Dear NIIM Community..welcome to our May E-News..
NEWS FROM NIIM
We are pleased to announce two upcoming events:
JOIN US for a special Movie preview of RED DOG sponsored by our great supporters:
VILLAGE ROADSHOW
Red Dog tells the true story of a charismatic kelpie who roamed the Western Australian outback in the 1970’s, hitching rides, adopting people and uniting communities along the way.
This movie preview will be held at 6.30pm on 8 August at the Rivoli Cinemas Camberwell,
bring along your family and friends for a great night out! All proceeds from this event will support the life-changing work of NIIM. Enquiries & bookings: Anna Ryan 9806-0646 E: [email protected]
Our NIIM FREE LECTURE Series continues, with our next lecture on: Wednesday 20th JULY >WOMEN’S HEALTH – MEN’S HEALTH: An Integrative Approach< 7pm-9pm - the Tower Hotel, Hawthorn Speakers to be advised. More details soon to be posted on our website: www.niim.com.au Enquiries & bookings: Anna Ryan 9806-0646 E: [email protected]
Now available for purchase:
A GUIDE TO EVIDENCE-BASED INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE A new book co-authored by Professor Avni Sali, with Dr Vicki Kotsirilos & A/Prof Luis Vitetta
This excellent book is packed with great information for treating conditions from an evidence based integrative medicine perspective. Approaches include advice for lifestyle and behavioural factors, mind-body medicine, stress management, dietary changes, exercise and sleep advice, nutritional and herbal medicine, acupuncture and complementary medicines that may impact on the treatment of the disease(s). It is an excellent resource for all Practitioners and general public with an interest in keeping up with the latest in Integrative Medicine.
COPIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE FROM THE NIIM CLINIC 759 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East
(03) 9804-0646
Tel: 9804-0646 THE NIIM CLINIC is well placed as one of Australia’s
few truly ‘integrated healthcare clinics’. With specialist practitioners offering services across the disciplines of General Practice (Integrative GPs); Live Blood Analysis; Osteopathy; TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine); Naturopathy; Exercise Physiology and more. Our expert Doctors & Complementary Medicine practitioners work together providing an integrated approach to meet your healthcare needs. The Intravenous Clinic at NIIM offers Intravenous Treatments such as Vitamin C, B, K therapies and Chelation. Other unique specialist treatments Include: Hyperthermia and RTM Thermography.
A great range of Nutritional Supplements from leading Australian manufacturers are available for purchase from the NIIM Clinic Dispensary.
To find out more and make an appointment, contact our friendly reception staff on 9804-0646
NIIM would like to acknowledge the generous sponsors and supporters who enable the work of NIIM to continue…. Adam Garrison Biological Therapies Best Practice Software Grant Moffitt Graham Candy Microhire Michael Drapac Nature’s Cuppa Organic Teas Peter Vial Rowland Pinder PR SWISSE Vitamins PL Stannards Accountants Sharon Kepper The Copulos Foundation The Kantor Family The Fried Family The Spotlight Foundation The Zervas Family The Bagot Gjergja Foundation Village Roadshow
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At National Institute of Integrative Medicine, we are continuing to adhere to our mandate of expanding Integrative Medicine into the mainstream medical model. One way we hope to achieve this is through the delivery of education. We are excited about our new COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND HEALTH (CMH)
SHORT COURSE. The CMH short course has been created by leading experts in integrative medicine and will be delivered via a cutting-edge online platform that incorporates video and text material, as well as online assessments and lecturers available for academic support.
The course will appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals and well as other people working in the healthcare environment (including pharmacy assistants and pharmacists, health store sales assistants, hospital and medical administration staff), as well as the general public, with an opportunity to increase their understanding of the benefits and science of the various modalities of complementary medicine. Brochures are available from NIIM or contact us if you would like a brochure posted out to you. T: 9804-0646
For more information please see: Web: www.niim.com.au Email: [email protected]
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ANXIETY Strong connection between depression and anxiety Read complete article
CANCER Parsley, Celery Carry Crucial Component for Fight Against Breast Cancer, Study Suggests, LINK Curcumin compound boosts head and neck cancer therapy. LINK
CANCER experts have issued a fresh warning about eating red and processed meat after ''the most authoritative report'' on the subject drew a direct connection with bowel cancer. LINK Brisk walking may help men with prostate cancer, study finds Treatment: Power walks beat cancer
CHOLESTEROL Grapefruit: The Cholesterol-lowering Miracle Fruit
COELIAC Coeliac disease vaccine shows promise Read complete article CHILDREN/PAEDIATRIC Teachers restrict sunscreens over safety concerns. LINK Snoring not a cardiac risk in children. LINK Low vitamin D in kids may play a role in anemia (May 11, 2011) Autism screening at age one gets mixed reception. LINK Study suggests higher autism rates. LINK GM soy destroying children . LINK Sun protects against childhood asthma Prolonged bottle feeding increases risk of obesity Read complete article Extremely obese children have higher prevalence of psoriasis, higher heart disease risk EYES/VISION Cocoa flavanols from dark chocolate improve vision and cognitive function FOOD / NUTRITION 84 per cent support junk food ad ban, Cancer Council Are vegies more nutritious eaten raw? Peppermint earns respect in mainstream medicine. LINK Fructose: what is it, and why is it in everything? The dangers of artificial food colors FERTILITY / CONCEPTION Oil chemical linked to baby heart defect. LINK Foetal alcohol syndrome 'as devastating as HIV'. LINK ADHD in children linked to mother's stress in pregnancy. LINK Vitamin D intake in pregnancy prevents RSV infections in infants. LINK GUT/GASTROINTESTINAL Gut Bacteria Linked to Behavior: That Anxiety May Be in Your Gut, Not in Your Head. LINK IBS Mindful Meditation for IBS. LINK Irritable bowel syndrome: Common gastrointestinal disorder linked to bacterial overgrowth, food poisoning
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MS Conventional medicine finally admits MS caused by vitamin D deficiency . LINK
PAIN Demystifying how meditation reduces pain - Read complete article
SKIN Skin risk: Sunbeds up to six times stronger than summer sun. LINK
UTI Use natural remedies to treat a urinary tract infection. LINK
VITAMIN D Scientists reverse stance on sun and cancer: Now they admit sunlight can prevent skin cancer
WEIGHT Microbes may make us fat Blueberries, resveratrol and cocoa flavanols aid weight management goals Green tea catechins improve exercise-induced abdominal fat loss
WOMEN’S HEALTH Green Tea and Tai Chi Enhance Bone Health and Reduce Inflammation in Postmenopausal Women. LINK
MISC: Saying “I Do” could mean “I Don’t” for health - LINK Lifestyle-related diseases stemming from tobacco, alcohol and obesity, have taken over infectious diseases such as HIV and malaria to become the greatest killer of people worldwide. LINK Hundreds face cobalt toxicity due to recalled hip devices Teen anxiety linked to risky driving Traditional remedy bitter cumin is a great source antioxidant plant phenols, study suggests (May 21, 2011) Paraplegic man stands and moves legs voluntarily after new treatment
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Blueberries
Packed with nutritional power, blueberries contain anthocyanins (the pigments that make them blue), which are potent antioxidants - a half cup of blueberries provides the antioxidant power of five servings of peas, carrots, apples, squash or broccoli. Blueberries are also a good source of fiber - a half-cup serving provides two grams - and are a healthy low-glycemic-index carbohydrate, as well as a good source of vitamin C. What’s more, blueberries may show promise in addressing the effects of aging: animal studies have shown improved motor skills and a reversal of age-related short-term memory loss. In addition, blueberries may have health benefits ranging from preventing cancer and defending against urinary tract infections to protecting the brain from stroke damage and reducing heart disease risks. So add organic blueberries (and other berries) to your diet for a boost! Source: www.drweil.com
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VIDEO: Dr Catherine Itsiopoulos: Metabolic Syndrome and Diet Clinical dietitian Dr Catherine Itsiopoulos discusses ways to identify if you have metabolic syndrome, ways to prevent it, and tips on healthy eating. Watch the video Source: Virtualmedicalcentre.com
Physical health and mental illness
Life Matters – ABC Health A life expectancy 20 years lower than the general population. That's the estimated gap in physical health between those with a mental illness and other Australians. The warning comes from Associate Professor Sharon Lawn from the Human Behaviour and Health Research Unit at Flinders University in Adelaide Source: ABCHealth
Elliot Krane: The mystery of chronic pain We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in itself. Starting with the story of a girl whose sprained wrist turned into a nightmare, Elliot Krane talks about the complex mystery of chronic pain, and reviews the facts we're just learning about how it works and how to treat it. http://www.ted.com/talks/elliot_krane_the_mystery_of_chronic_pain.html
Source: www.ted.com
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Mind Body Spirit Seminar – Sleep Better without Drugs
Saturday 4 June 2011 from 1.30pm - 4.00pm The Gawler Foundation Hawthorn Centre 565 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Insomnia : (trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep and irregular sleep) affects more than 2 million people in Australia. Insufficient sleep can lead to tiredness during the day, difficulty concentrating, irritability, can effect personal relationships and make it difficult to enjoy a healthy life when you are not getting as much deep restorative sleep as you need. Dr Morawetz self help program has been clinically proven both in Australia and the United States to help you get to and stay asleep. Please see link below for more information and booking details http://www.gawler.org/assets/Uploads/Flyers/mbs-flyer-june-2011.pdf The National Institute of Integrative Medicine is an Endorsing Body for the
Happiness & Its Causes Conference - 16-17 June 2011
Special guests include: His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The conference program, full list of speakers and brochure are available on www.happinessanditscauses.com.au
Public Lecture: AUTISM – Biomedical theory & practice With special guest speakers: Dr Kenneth Bock – expert in bringing a comprehensive approach to complex medical problems including the 4-A disorders: Autism: ADHD: Asthma & Allergies, and Dr Frank Golik – Brisbane based GP with specialty in ADHD, dietary and lifestyle therapies. Saturday June 11, 2pm-5.0pm – Lecture Theatre 11.05, Victoria University, Melbourne. Cost: $20 Enquiries: Dennis Crowley – [email protected] (T) 03 9692-7054
For better or for worse... but not for lunch!
HOME FOR LUNCH
Shy Tiger Productions presents By Rebecca Lister in collaboration with David Bardas 16 June to 3 July 2011 Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street Prahran What happens when the suit no longer fits; when the lifestyle you’ve so carefully sculpted for yourself comes to an end? Home for Lunch is the story of one man’s coming of age – the end of an era, the search for new meaning. A comedy drama exploring the dilemma of ‘retirement’ and the impact it has on a relationship. Book now: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au or call 03 8290 7000
Sandra Dubs OzFoodTrainer™ Wholefood Nutritionist, Natural Food Trainer, Macrobiotic & Wholefood Cooking Teacher, presents a wide range of Wholefoods for being well Classes Intro Class –THE BASICS OF WHOLEFOOD - June 5 WARMING WINTER VEGETARIAN WHOLEFOODS - June 19 & 26 ALKA LIZE FOR LIFE - June 22 & 29 NOURISHING YOUR THYROID - March 30 Plus HEALTHY FOOD TOURS LAST SATURDAY EACH MONTH FOR FULL DETAILS: see www.ozfoodtrainer.com Or Contact Sandra Dubs: M: 0407 360323
The NIIM CLINIC
To make an appointment, contact one of our friendly reception staff: Julie, Deborah or Amanda on (03) 9804-0646
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Acupuncture is an element of traditional Chinese medicine practiced routinely in China, Japan, Korea
and other Eastern countries. The origins of acupuncture in China can be traced back at least two thousand years, making it one of the oldest and most long-standing health care systems in the world. Over recent years there has been a growing demand for acupuncture and an acceptance of the technique among medical professionals. The practice of acupuncture is based on therapeutic insertion of fine needles in various combinations and patterns into various points ("acupoints") in the body to stimulate nerve impulses. Traditional Chinese acupuncture is based on the idea of 'qi' (vital energy) which is said to travel around the body along 'meridians' which the acupuncture points affect. For many people, acupuncture is an effective method of relieving pain. DR XIAO LOFSTEDT (FCMA, CMRB, Chinese Medicine, Dip.Acupuncture) practises Traditional Chinese Medicine, incorporating Acupuncture at the NIIM Clinic. Xiao has worked as a general practitioner in China for 12 years and has also practiced in USA, Denmark and now in Australia. Contact the NIIM Clinic regarding making an appointment with Dr Lofstedt. (03) 9804-0646
Websites for more information about Acupuncture: The Internet Library has a comprehensive list of conditions which Acupuncture can help and details the research: http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Therapies/Acupuncture-Research.htm Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd: www.acupuncture.org.au National Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/ Society for Acupuncture Research: www.acupunctureresearch.org About Acupuncture: www.acupuncture.com.au American Academy of Medical Acupuncture: www.medicalacupuncture.org
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