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Daylight
Saving has ended - which is a timely reminder for us all to
ensure we are being pro-active with our health now, to prevent
the common illnesses of winter from taking a hold. This has never
been so important, in light of the World Health Organisation and
Ministry of Health warnings for New Zealanders, relating to symptoms
of the pneumonia like virus SARS
(Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).
This month's
newsletter will focus on 3 key areas:
1. Winter
Wellbeing …how to prevent colds and flu this winter
2. Childhood
illnesses …some practical advice on how to protect
your family
3. Health
& Safety in Employment Act update …employers
will have increased responsibility for managing "mental harm"
from May 5 this year… are you prepared?
Click
here to send us an email and we will call you to arrange an
obligation free 45-minute consultation with The Body Corporate
Ltd, to discuss your compliance. (Please remember to include your
phone number in the email)
Winter
Wellness - How to preventing colds and flu this winter
Now that daylight
saving has ended and Autumn is upon us, it is a reminder that winter
is just around the corner. Rather than waiting until we get sick
- and lets face it, who of us can afford to be these days - start
planning now to give your body the best chance at preventing colds
and flu's. If you are serious about preventing these winter ailments
(or at least reducing the severity and duration of their symptoms),
then it's vital that you provide your body with optimal nutritional
support available.
By using herbs
such as Echinacea and Garlic, in combination with
nutrients like Vitamin C, Zinc, and other Antioxidants
daily, you can build-up resistance and assist your body's own natural
defences to fight off invading organisms. It's also important to
have a diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables, which are a great
natural source of beneficial vitamins and minerals. A good positive
outlook, avoiding a high stress lifestyle and learning to relax
will also help in preventing illnesses and reducing their recurrence.
How can you
get further information on immunity?
- Reduce
sick leave in your business . . .
book one of our "Winter Wellbeing: Avoiding Colds &
Flu" mini seminars for you and your staff.
E-mail us at seminars@bodycorp.co.nz
- Book for
a one on one consultation with
a Registered Naturopath & Medical Herbalist at help@bodycorp.co.nz
Order
on-line at our Wellness Shop - take a look at the immunity section.
If you do
get a cold or cough - here are some quick tips that may help
- The body
should be kept warm - especially the feet, chest, throat and head.
Sweating is very helpful. The simplest way to do this is to drink
hot spice tea and lie down on a bed, covered with a warm blanket.
- Take half
a teaspoon of ginger juice with half a teaspoon of honey, 3 times
a day (morning, noon and night).
- Half a cup
of warm water mixed with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon
of honey can be taken several times a day.
- In cases
of a sore throat, gargling with warm salty water is also beneficial.
This can be done 2 or 3 times a day.
Cold foods and
drinks, ice cream, sweets, fried foods, milk products (cheese, creams,
yoghurt) should not be consumed. Sweet fruit juices, breads,
meats, nuts and pastries should also be avoided. Water is best -
but make sure it is not too chilled. It is good to take light and
warm diet like boiled or steamed vegetables, vegetable soup, spice
teas and herbal teas. Avoid taking a cold shower, exposure to cold
wind or drafts, fans and air conditioners.
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Childhood
illnesses - Metagenics launch a new therapeutic range developed
for the specific needs of children
Research
into the important role the gastro-intestinal tract (GIT)
plays in the development and maturation of the immune system,
has proven invaluable in the development of Metagenic's new
range of treatments for immune dysfunction in children. It
is now known that good GIT integrity in children is absolutely
imperative to build and maintain a strong, healthy immune
system, and therefore avoid the development of allergies and
infections in children. And it not only impacts on immune
system function, but can also contribute to the development
of behavioural disorders and obesity.
It is
a recognised fact that children have specific needs in regards
to the development of their GIT. 70% of our immune system
is concentrated in the GIT where Th1, Th2, and Th3 type immunity
are active. Children are born with Th2 dominant immunity,
leaving the less developed Th1 and Th3 components vulnerable
to attack by virus and bacteria, which then upsets the body's
balance and triggers allergies and infections.
The beneficial
micro-flora found in Metagenics Flora Care for kids,
can stimulate the weaker Th1 and Th3 immune components, to
correct the imbalance and strengthen the immune system, thereby
preventing gut dysfunction and reducing the risk of infections,
allergies and inflammatory disorders. It is interesting to
note too, that if not corrected in childhood, the deteriorating
effects of gut dysfunction can result in hormone imbalances
and endocrine disorders later on in adult life.
Another
Metagencis product designed specifically to improve childhood
immune function is Metagenics Immune Care for kids.
This powdered blend of herbs, vitamins and minerals can be
mixed with water or juice to make a great tasting immune enhancing
drink.
Metagenics
have a full range of supplements carefully formulated to meet
the unique requirements of growing children. Other products
in their range that you may like to have ready with winter
approaching are the Tummy Care for kids, Cough Care for
kids and Mult-Care for kids.
Visit
our Wellness
Shop to order these and other products from the Metagenics
Children's Range.
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Health
& Safety in Employment Act - New legislation
On 5 May 2003,
The Health & Safety in Employment Act will be updated to incorporate
legislation to protect employees from "stress and fatigue"
as potential work hazards and sources of harm in the workplace.
If you are an
employer, you will be expected to identify potential areas of risk
and concern in the workplace and act to protect employees from undue
physical, mental & emotional stress and fatigue.
The Body Corporate
Limited and their Associates have proven experience in assisting
corporate clients to identify and manage stress and fatigue in the
workplace through their individually tailored Wellness Programmes.
If you are an
employer The Body Corporate Ltd can help you by providing:
- programs
to identify existing and potential hazards to your workforce;
- stress management
education & counselling services;
- nutritional
education programmes to maximise energy levels in your workforce;
- workstyle-lifestyle
balance education and counselling services;
- advice on
managing shiftwork safely and effectively;
- on-site health
screening and assessments to identify potential health risks
and assist staff to achieve optimum levels of wellness
- advice on
minimising potential health risks and managing existing medical
concerns
The Body
Corporate Ltd tailor wellness solutions to businesses of any
size across any industry, based on their specific needs and objectives.
Education and counselling services can be provided on a group level,
on a one-to-one coaching basis, or as a combination of both according
to the individual needs of your staff.
Click
here to send us an email and we will call you to arrange an
obligation free 45-minute consultation with The Body Corporate Ltd,
to discuss your compliance. (Please remember to include your phone
number in the email)
That's all for
this time. From all of us in The Body Corporate team.
Karen Beard,
Karen Moffatt, Karin Hoffman
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