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Christmas on Cornell Since 2013, Maxine and James Beale have been lighting up their Leonay home at 11 Cornell Street to raise money for charity. They sell merchandise and raffle tickets, as well as take donations every night that the lights are switched on. This year that will be from Friday, 1st December through to Christmas Eve, Sunday, 24th December.

In the early years, they raised money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation as James has MS. Since last year, they have been fundraising for the Leukaemia Foundation in honour of Maxine’s sister, Michelle Buckley, who passed away in 2015 from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is a form of blood cancer.

The lights display is a massive family effort with the Beale’s son Michael spending each weekend in November building and setting up. His partner Teresa manages the admin side of things including the donations, sponsors and the Facebook page, while Maxine and James play nightly hosts to the throngs of families and children who flock to their home to enjoy the sights.

It’s a lot of work but very fulfilling for all involved. “Everybody comes together”, said Teresa, who added that the best part about the whole experience is seeing “The excitement of the kids, that’s pretty much what we do it for”.

And what’s more festive than a Christmas lights display? How about one that has a very special visitor? Santa!

On Saturday, 16th December, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking time out of their Last year’s amazing display | Images: Teresa Sharpe. Article: Lisa Finn-Powell

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Wednesday December 6, December 20 Emu Plains Lions Club Board Meetings (1st Wednesday of the month) Bistro Meetings; Meal + Informal Meeting/ Discussions (3rd Wednesday of the month) 7:00pm, Meet at Leonay Sports Club, Leonay Parade, Leonay.

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delivers a topic of interest. We have monthly outings to places of interest.

Enquiries: 4735 5157

Saturday December 16 Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club Monthly Markets (3rd Saturday of the month) Glenbrook Infants School, Ross Street, NOTICEBOARD Saturday DecemberCOMMUNITY 9 Glenbrook. Rotarians helping their Emu Market communities.

(2nd Saturday of the month) Sunday December 17 9am to 2pm, inside the School Hall, at Nepean The Westies Markets Creative & Performing Arts High School, 115 (3rd Sunday of the month) Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. We are 9–2pm at Nepean Creative and predominantly an artisan market where every Performing Arts High School - 115 stallholder offers something different, and we Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. support Barnardo’s the Childrens’ Charity who Stall Enquiries:www.thewesties.com.au/ sell food there. Plenty of parking available in the markets school grounds.

Thursday December 21 Stall enquiries: Dott 0414 395 614 or (3rd Thursday of the month) emumarket@pnddistribution.com Lantern Club Blue Mountains Branch Saturday December 9 Raise much needed money for the Royal Ins. (2nd Saturday of the month) For Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC).

Stamping and Friends who meet at the Uniting Meet at Springwood Sports, Macquarie Rd, Church Hall, Emerald Street, Emu Plains between Springwood at 10.30 am.

1-4pm. We are a group of ladies who get together Enquiries: Ruth 0247 394623 Every to exchange ideas on making greeting cards and Tuesday scrapbooking.

Cottage Playgroup 9.30 - 11.30am Enquiries: Cathy 4721 3226 Informal fun for parents/carers & children.

Friday December 15 Our Lady of the Way School, Emu Plains Leonay Probus Club Enquiries: Alison 0424 522 852 (3rd Friday of the month) Every Tuesday Fun, fellowship and friendship for retirees or semiMighty Mights Playgroup 10 - 12pm retirees. At every meeting we have a speaker, who

Emu Heights Community Centre Enquiries: Chantel 0414 805 736 Every Tuesday + Thursday 1st Emu Plains Scouts Cubs (ages 7.5 –10.5) Tuesday’s 7:00 to 8:30 Scouts (ages 10.5 – 15) Thursday’s 7:30 to 9:30. 175 Explorers Road, Lapstone Enquiries: Tony Henry (0488 669 1430) Every Wednesday Nepean Giggles Playgroup 9.30 - 11:30am Meet other mums & preschoolers Emu Heights Community Centre Enquiries: Sandra Pitich 0403 326 017 Every Saturday Dragon Boat Paddling 8:45am Are you reasonably fit and have a spirit of adventure and fun! Come and Try Dragon Boat Paddling with Pendragons Dragon Boat Club. New paddlers welcome at either the Nepean Rowing Club or Sydney International Regatta Centre.

Enquiries – Jane Howard janehow2@hotmail. com

FORTNIGHTLY EVENTS Glenbrook Toastmasters Meet at the Blaxland Library, Short St, Blaxland.

7.30pm 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.

Enquiries: Peter 0408 692 770

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Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.

EXTRA BIN COLLECTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS YOUR 2018 BIN COLLECTION CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE 3 easy ways to get yours:

• Download our Penrith Waste Champion app

• Visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au to get an eCalendar

• Call us on 4732 7777 to have one posted out to you

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Collections will run late into the night, so please do not bring your bins in until they have been emptied.

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This year, the athletes at Emu Plains Little Athletics Club have made sure they worked hard both on and off the track and were all on the nice list, with Santa making a special trip just to see them on Friday 1st of December at Leonay.

The Christmas celebration night is a great night for all the athletes and their families to come together and rejoice in the festive season. Santa will drop in and spread his Christmas cheer and hand out lollies to all the good girls and boys.

Santa’s surprise visit should help inspire the local club, who participate in the Outer West Metropolitan Zone (OWMZ) Championships the following week.

“Every week is a highlight for us, particularly when we see our athletes trying their very best, but the best part of every season is coming together with the other clubs in our area to compete at the Zone Championships being held on the 8th, 9th and 10th of December at Penrith Valley LAC at the Parker Street Oval” said Kellie Martin, President of EPLAC. Kellie has this special Christmas message for the athletes and their families this season, “Emu Plains Little Athletics Club (EPLAC) would love to wish all our families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope that it’s a time to reconnect with loved ones and get some much-needed rest, so that we can head into the representative part of our season in January with excitement and enthusiasm”.

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Free 2018 Diary For Seniors - Reserve Your Copy Today Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith has encouraged local seniors to contact his office to reserve a free copy of a 2018 diary to help them navigate legal issues that arise in the year ahead.

“These popular diaries are produced each year by Legal Aid and they are jam packed with useful information for seniors about their rights and responsibilities,” said Stuart Ayres.

“It explains everything from powers of attorney to what gifts seniors can give without affecting their pension and what they can do if adult children don’t want to leave home.”

The diary, which is produced in large print, contains literary quotes about getting older and short snippets of “did you know” information, such as eligibility for a Seniors Card or how to provide for pets in a will.

The 2018 Legal Topics for Older People Diary will soon be available from my office.

“As a limited number of diaries will be available I encourage you to call my office now on 02 47228660 to reserve your copy,” added Stuart Ayres.

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The Magnificent Mission You know something major is coming when the big ‘guns’ roll into town. You only have to count up how many visits we had from cabinet last federal election – and you know how important our vote was to their re-election. It doesn’t hurt that we live in one of the most marginal seats in the country, either!

But there’s no bigger ‘gun’ than God himself. We remember His coming every year at this time. In the Bible, in the record of the history of what happened, Jesus is given a couple of names to earmark His importance. One of them is Jesus of course, which means ‘saviour’ and the other is Immanuel, which means ‘God with us’ (Matthew 1:21-23).

Jesus rolled into town – rolled into the world at least – for the most magnificent event of all time. God himself came on

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a mercy mission. It was a mission that required the greatest power, and most dedicated will. It was a mission that only God could complete. He would save people from sin and death and judgement. He made it possible to save us.

At Christmas this year we’ll remember it again. Jesus comes to offer us a life change, a transformation. That’s why we celebrate.

New life can be ours, true life.

Are you up for that yourself this year? Could you do with new life, with His transformation? Our specialty as a Church is to keep broadcasting the message of Jesus’ mission. If you’d like to know more about this magnificent event, join us for Christmas, join us in January, ask us anytime – we’d love for you to have new life too!

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LARGE RANGE IN STORE CALL US NOW Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith recently presented a Community Service Award to Ms Nicole Celeban in recognition and appreciation of her contribution to the Penrith community.

“President of Nepean Therapy Dogs (NTD), Nicole oversees the team who undertake numerous projects such as hospital visits, child engagement programs and nursing home visits,” said Stuart Ayres.

“Nicole is an active and tireless participant in these programs which support vulnerable people within our community, she is well deserving of this prestigious award,” said Stuart Ayres.

Ms Celeban said I’m honoured and thrilled to receive this recognition.

“Importantly, I’m grateful to have a terrific team of volunteers who make what we do here at NTD possible,” she added.

NTD located here in Penrith began in 1992 and has grown to be an amazing group of volunteers (both two legged and four), who visit Nepean, Katoomba, Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Westmead, Hawkesbury and Auburn Hospitals along with various Western Sydney Nursing Homes and schools on a regular basis.

“The Community Service Award is a way for the NSW Government to acknowledge the inspiring quality of members within our community for their service and achievements,” added Stuart Ayres.

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Article Written + Submitted by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) Nepean Community + Neighbourhood Services P: 47218520 E: narelle@nepeancommunity.org.au FaceBook: Parenting in Penrith Blog: handsheartsminds.wordpress.com This past month, I have been doing a lot of toddler taming – teaching kids to be calm instead of fussing, screaming, or crying for their parents’ attention.

Parents and children can get into a negative feedback loop. It goes something like this…

• Child fusses, screams, cries to get attention • Parent pays attention to the fussing, screaming, or crying, and picks the child up • Child calms down Over time, the child either thinks she needs to fuss to get the parents’ attention or she doesn’t believe she can soothe without the parents’ help. The parent learns that the kid won’t stop screaming until he picks him up.

Now, don’t get me wrong. Toddlers are entitled to a certain number of tantrums each day. The emotional centre of the brain (limbic system) heats up around ages 2 and 3 years old. Tantrums are normal at this age.

But tantrums all day every day are not normal. Something has gone awry if this is happening.

So, I have been teaching toddlers to be calm and ask the parent for a cuddle when s/he needs it, without the fussing. And I have been teaching parents to only respond to a calm child. The parent still stays close to the child, and occasionally reminds the child to calm using few words. The result has been calmer kids and parents, and more positive interactions. Calm is much better than stressed.

You can teach your older kids to be calm too. I used to do this with my kids. If they yell at you, note the tone “that was a loud voice” or “that was a strong reaction”. I would then tell them to stop and take a deep breath. After they did that, I would prompt them to speak to me in a calm manner.

Another trick is to tell the child what he is doing wrong, and what to do instead. For example, “James you are screaming at your brother, you need to use your calm, kind words”. You can use this strategy for any child's mistaken behaviour. Parents tell me that using this strategy helps them to stay calm, and focused on the child’s behaviour.

Wishing you all a peaceful festive season and school holidays.

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5 Easy Steps to Holiday Learning The Summer school holidays are a great opportunity for children to recharge the batteries, but for many parents of young children, there is a concern that some of the learning that took place throughout the year will be lost over the long break. It is true that children can regress during the Summer holidays, especially younger children who are just starting to grasp certain concepts and require further consolidation.

Never fear, here are 5 simple tried and tested ways to encourage your children to keep learning throughout the break whilst also having fun: 1. Buy your children books for Christmas on topics they enjoy or better yet, visit the library every few weeks to restock with some new reading material. Read with them but also encourage them to read alone or to a stuffed toy for enjoyment.

2. Get your children involved in planning activities. Perhaps they could use the internet to search for fun things to do. Ask them to create a schedule of activities using the computer. They could even plan transport by looking up timetables and matching up activities and travel times.

3. Go on a day trip or two to a museum, wildlife park, art gallery or live performance. Take time to discuss things your children learned or enjoyed about the experience.

4. Encourage your children to keep a written diary or journal of their thoughts and feelings. If they are young, they may prefer to just write a sentence about what they did that day and draw a picture.

5. Give your children a small amount of money to manage as their ‘holiday budget’. Encourage them to plan their expenses, work out costs, change and keep track of money remaining. This is a great way to practice mathematical skills whilst encouraging a sense of independence.

Remember, although it is important to keep progressing, it is equally important that children get to have some freedom to relax during the break, so they can be nice and fresh for the brand-new year of learning ahead. Have fun and enjoy the holidays! Reading aloud to a toy can help children practice their reading skills | Image: www.pexels.com. Article: Sara Drebber @ www.educatered.com.au

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The Pudding of Christmas Past

Right. Cards posted. Gifts wrapped. Menu sorted. Wine rack loaded. By the time Christmas Eve arrives, most of us are pretty exhausted from all of the shopping and organising. But, wait, oops, who forgot the Christmas pudding? Good thing the shops are still open, so we can make a quick dash for those last-minute items.

Historically speaking, the Christmas pud was a great source of holiday anxiety for the cook, as the traditional way to prepare this seasonal treat was anything but last minute.

The dessert was introduced to Australia at the beginning of British colonisation.

The batter is made with eggs, suet, breadcrumbs and dried fruits like raisins, currants, figs and almonds with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.

The 19th century housewife would work months in advance to produce the perfect pud which involved seeding the fruit, grating the breadcrumbs, hand mixing the heavy batter and then wrapping in calico, muslin or cheesecloth.

Then there were hours of boiling, which meant tending a fire in a fuel stove or under the laundry copper. Then there were the last few minutes of finger crossing on Christmas Day hoping all her hard work didn’t produce a crumbly, sticky or heavy mess.

Later after the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme brought water to the desert, farmers in the Riverina were able to grow more citrus fruit which was preserved as candied peel and used in the puddings. Austrian port and sherry were being used by the 1950s for soaking the dried fruit in.

Coins used to be placed in the batter and a year of luck bestowed on the lucky recipient, but when the currency changed in the 60s, testing found that the new coins turned green and made the pudding have a funny taste. Today, the Australian Mint sells coin packs with a mixture of vintage threepence and sixpence pieces, but recommends they are not baked into the pudding but ‘placed into warmed slices just prior to serving.’

These days, we don’t need a coin in our slice to realise how lucky we are to be able to purchase our Christmas Puddings. Image: www.pixabay.com. Article: Lisa Finn-Powell

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Stepping in the Footsteps of Pioneers to Restore Century Old Track

One of Australia’s oldest bushwalking tracks officially reopened recently after an almost decade long restoration worth $4.8 million.

The Blue Mountain’s Grand Canyon Track, which is more than a century old, has undergone a 4.5-kilometre restoration across some of the most challenging terrain for walking track construction in Australia.

“Millions of people have walked this track over the past century,” Ms Upton said.

“It was built by pioneers and now it has been restored more than a century on, preserving its heritage and original track work.

“The restoration will ensure the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park is safe and can cope with the demand, while minimising any impacts on the environment.”

The restored Grand Canyon track was officially opened by the Hon Shayne Mallard on behalf of the Minister after he joined senior National Parks staff and industry leaders on the fivekilometre walk.

"I am in awe of the dedication and passion of the team who over the last nine years have painstakingly restored this historic walking track," Mr Mallard said.

"3000 huge sandstone steps have been hand laid into this huge project involving over 2000 helicopter drops."

"With 90,000 visitors annually, the track is a key Eco tourism destination and an anchor for future local and international tourism to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Parks." Mr Mallard added. More than 90,000 people use the Track every year, more than triple its use since the project began in 2008. It’s expected that more than a million visitors will use it from now until 2030.

The restoration included 2,000 new stone steps among rugged terrain, creek crossings and cliff climbs. There were 2,000 loads of materials lowered into the narrow canyon with helicopters and more than 100 staff and contractors contributed to the track over nine years. The Track remained partially opened during the project.

The official opening also acknowledged that the Blue Mountains National Park was recognised as a world’s best practice Ecotourism Destination through Ecotourism Australia. The opening of the Grand Canyon Track | Image: Shayne Mallard MLC

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Lions Gear Up for Christmas

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Homemade Caramel Sauce Great Gi Gr Gift ft Idea!

ingredients 1 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 stick Butter (4 Tablespoons) 1/2 cup Half-and-half Or Cream (cream Will Make It Thicker) 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Pinch Of Salt preparation 1. Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan over mediumlow to medium heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until thicker. Turn off heat. Serve warm or refrigerate until cold.

2. If sauce is thin, just continue cooking for a few more minutes.

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The Lions Club of Emu Plains will be selling freshly cut Christmas trees for $35.00 from 6:30-11:30am on Saturday 9th December at Lions Park, Great Western Highway near the Melrose Hall at Emu Plains.

The Club orders the trees from Oberon and this year will receive 80 trees. Based on previous years, it pays to get there early to ensure you don’t miss out. Add a Christmas cake for $13 or St. Dalfour spread for $15 and support Lions’ local community projects and Charlie Teo’s Foundation for Brain Cancer research.

The Lions Club will also be assisting at Carols on the Course in the evening; seeking a gold coin for car parking at the Emu Sports Club at Leonay. This is where Carols on the Course will take place, with the ‘fun’ starting around 5:30pm with a jumping castle, face painting, Carols, a Bar, Santa and a Lions BBQ (where the proceeds go to Our Community Cares) capped off with a great fireworks display happening about 8:00pm.

It’s always great family fun, so mark it in your calendar and come along!

Our Community Cares aims to increase the level of patient care in the outpatient services of Nepean by providing funds for equipment beneficial to the patients’ well-being. They collaborate with the management of the outpatient medical services to determine priorities of the required resources. Our Community Cares aims to assist the needy and aged by providing support to enhance their quality of life.

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Carols On The Course

ingredients 3 L Orange Juice 1 1/4 L Lemonade 1 1/4 L Ginger ale 410 g Canned Fruit Salad *optional 1 tsp Mint Leaves fresh *optional preparation 1. Chill juice and soft drinks until icy cold.

2. If using tinned fruit salad, freeze for about an hour before serving.

3. Pour juice and soft drinks into a punch bowl and add fruit and mint.

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It’s time to start celebrating the festive season, with the Annual Carols On The Course held on Saturday 9th December at Emu Sports Club.

Kicking off at 5.30pm, the Carols will feature a talented lineup of local singers, dancers and entertainers. There will also be a spectacular fireworks display, jumping castle, sausage sizzle and bar, glow sticks and wands for sale, and let’s not forget our guest of honour – SANTA! Now in their 13th year, the Carols are a fantastic event with nearly 3,000 community members coming together to celebrate in 2016.

‘Carols On The Course’ is free to attend, with proceeds from the night donated to ‘Our Community Cares’, a local charity that assists the aged and needy in the Penrith and Nepean area, and aims to improve their quality of life. ‘Our Community Cares’ delivers much needed community support such as providing food to feed the homeless, equipment to outpatient services of Nepean to increase patient comfort and well-being, and support to local aged care residents.

It is sure to be a great night, and raising money for a great cause, so show your support, bring your blanket and get into the Christmas spirit!

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From Investigator to Coffee Extraordinaire Former Government Investigator, Sajeet Chowdhary, has traded in his case files for a coffee van as he becomes the newest franchise partner for Cafe2U Emu Plains.

With a desire to be his own boss, Sajeet decided to switch into gear with Cafe2U and pursue his love of coffee and desire to own his own business.

“It has always been a dream of mine to be my own boss, and after speaking to other franchise partners in the brand and doing my research, I knew that it was the right time to make my dreams become a reality,” he said.

Sajeet expressed that work-life balance was a leading factor when making the decision to move into the convenience coffee industry.

“The mobile coffee business really suits my lifestyle and gives me an element of control that you can’t get as an employee working nine to five,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to spending a lot more time with my family, and working in a community that I have grown up in.”

Sajeet has taken to the road serving delicious coffees to the Emu Plains community and is looking forward to meeting new customers.

“I’m really excited to meet new people each and every day, and create long-lasting relationships through coffee,” said Sajeet.

Since starting his journey with Cafe2U, Sajeet has driven over 5,000 kilometres and brewed thousands of delicious coffees in his mobile coffee van.

For more information on Cafe2U visit http://cafe2u.com/au/ or follow them at https:// www.facebook.com/Cafe2UAustralia/.

The Nepean Potters Society will be holding their annual Christmas exhibition in the Glenbrook Community hall on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of December.

The sale commences at 9am and closes at 5pm on each day and entry is free.

People who attend the exhibition can expect to see a wide variety of unique pottery for sale which would make ideal Christmas gifts.

Cafe2U’s Sajeet Chowdhary | Image Supplied

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT DAGS Electrical

Local electrical business, DAGS Electrical, pride themselves on serving the community the best they can through their experience, since starting in 2000, right through to their exceptional customer service and personal touch.

Owner Rick Jenkins, started the business doing antennas, before branching out into AV gear and mounting televisions. In 2012, he obtained his electrical licence, followed by an Advanced Diploma in Renewable Energies. Last year, the local business also obtained their split system air conditioning licence, allowing them to install air conditioners.

Rick is joined by apprentice Jackson, who brings local knowledge to the team. DAGS Electrical also have an AV team of two and a further four contractors for their bigger jobs.

“Our point of difference is our personal service. Most of our customers we have had for many years. Personally, I remember the people and their homes when I attend jobs. Our level of experience means that once our customers have got DAGS, they tend to have other things that we can help them with too” explained Rick.

“Our goals are to just keep doing what we’re doing. We don’t want to grow massively and forget our customers. We want to continue looking after our existing customers, get new customers and to have a good stable business.

Having a fairly small number of customers that are looked after really well is very important to us” added Rick.

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busy schedules of gift wrapping, toy making, cookie baking, list ticking, elf coordinating and sleigh packing to spend an evening admiring the lights and having photos taken with the children. They will be arriving in style in a 1923 Model T Ford at 7pm and heading back to the North Pole at 8pm.

There will also be face painting for a gold coin donation.

Last year, the charitable Beale family raised $2,013.30, which they are hoping to top this year. “Bigger and better�, said Teresa, “that’s our motto�.

For more information on ‘Christmas Lights in Leonay', visit their Facebook page @ChristmasOnCornell. ď śď€ Last year’s amazing display | Image: Teresa Sharpe. Article: Lisa Finn-Powell

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Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness P: 0418 166 269

Functional Scoliosis – A Hidden Cause Of Future Back Injury!

Scoliosis is a condition which can cause an immense amount of back pain. But what is scoliosis?

When viewed from behind while standing, our spinal column should have all vertebrae in a nice, straight, ‘up & down’ line.

Scoliosis occurs when the spine is not straight, i.e. deviates left or right at one or more points along its length. Very few people have a perfectly straight spine. Most of us will have a very slight amount of deviation here or there, usually without symptoms.

There are two main sub-types of scoliosis: functional & structural.

This month we’ll look at functional (non-structural) scoliosis, which is considered a temporary change of spinal curvature caused by anything that can cause a difference in the length of muscles impacting the spine. For example: 1. over development &/or shortening of muscles on one side of the body due to: a. one sided sports (golfers, tennis players, etc) b. differences in leg length c. altered movement while compensating for chronic or acute pain 2. muscle spasms due to: a. injury on or around the spine b. altered nerve flow to muscles c. inflammatory conditions, e.g. appendicitis Under such conditions the contracted (spasming) muscles on one side of the body pull vertebra away from the midline to produce scoliosis. When the muscles return to normal length scoliosis disappears.

Treating functional scoliosis may be as simple as playing two sided sports, or getting an orthotic to even up leg lengths.

However, when muscles have been contracted for a longer

period of time they can become stressed, slightly swollen (knots), painful and with their surrounding connective tissue sheaves much-shortened. Such muscles do not simply come back to their ideal length.

Chronically shortened muscles in and around a slightly scoliotic spine can result in continual & excessive ‘wear & tear’ to vertebrae and discs, leading to premature degeneration of both. The result may be eventual disc rupture, or vertebral crush injuries. This wear & tear happens even from the normal, routine, bending or twisting movements that we do every day.

Many acute back injuries result from accumulation of such small injuries. These chronically weaken vertebral tissue. Then one final trigger, like a heavy lift means, I see many tradies that never needed to have a back injury at all, had they kept their back muscles loose & spine straight.

To allow such chronically shortened muscles to return to optimal length and condition, simple stretching may not be enough. Here’s where specific treatments such as ‘muscle elongation therapy’ (MET) and nutrition as practiced at our clinic can help. Treatment promotes healing, restoring affected tissue to optimal condition, and helps prevent further injury. Call the clinic if you’d like to learn more. Next edition we will talk about Structural Scoliosis Because there is an intricate feedback mechanism between tight muscles and the brain, tight muscles continually signal ‘STRESS, STRESS, STRESS’ to the brain. Following treatment people often perceive much reduced stress levels – a great side benefit.

References: Medical Definition of Functional scoliosis, 2017c, Medicinenet.com, https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10387

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Santa Photos With Your Pets Santa Claus will be visiting Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2017 to take photos with your pets.

Santa will be here from Friday 1st December until Saturday 23rd December 2017, Mon-Fri (9am-7pm) and on Saturdays (9am-12pm).

For a $10 cash donation, your Santa photo is presented in a Christmas card, with all proceeds donated to the Guide Dogs NSW. We have Christmas themed props for your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photos (e.g. hats and scarves), feel free to bring in your own outfits.

Keeping Your Pets Safe At Christmas â&#x20AC;˘ [Ham and Turkey (meat/bone/fat)] Causes vomiting, diarrhoea, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, or constipation. â&#x20AC;˘ [Skewered Meat] If your dog is a rubbish raider, he/she may swallow a skewer, this can be life threatening should the oesophagus, stomach or intestine be pierced and cause peritonitis. â&#x20AC;˘ [Chocolate/Fudge] Causes vomiting, diarrhoea, pancreatitis, theobromine can cause chocolate toxicity resulting in seizures or death. The more cocoa that is in the chocolate the more toxic it will be. Cooking chocolate is seven times more toxic than milk chocolate. â&#x20AC;˘ [Coffee/Tea] Coffee and Tea contain xanthines, which can cause cardiac and nervous system damage. â&#x20AC;˘ [Grapes, Sultanas and Raisins] These contain a toxin that targets the kidneys and can cause renal failure. â&#x20AC;˘ [Macadamia Nuts] Causes vomiting, diarrhoea, pancreatitis.

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These bones can splinter and cause intestinal tearing causing peritonitis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is life threatening. â&#x20AC;˘ [Artificial Sweeteners] Xylitol common in many sugar free drinks and lollies causes low blood sugar (even in small quantities) in dogs. â&#x20AC;˘ [Meat Soaked Strings from your Roast ] These taste delicious to your pets. Can cause linear foreign body requiring emergency surgery. â&#x20AC;˘ [Decorations and Wrappings] Risk for intestinal obstruction (linear foreign body) or strangulation. â&#x20AC;˘ [Christmas tree decorations] Can cause strangulation, intestinal obstructions, cuts from glass ornaments. â&#x20AC;˘ [Heat Stroke/Stress] An Australian Christmas is often spent around the pool or outside having fun. If your pet doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know when to rest/stop playing/running laps around the pool they may quickly succumb to heat stroke. â&#x20AC;˘ [Batteries] If swallowed these can be toxic or cause an intestinal obstruction. â&#x20AC;˘ [Electrical Cables/Christmas Lights] Electrocution risk or fire risk if chewed.

We look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team.

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Please remember to stay vigilant around the water this summer holiday - all I want for Christmas is that we do not see a repeat of last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horrible drowning statistics. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year with their loved ones!

Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? In recent years we have seen more and more grandparents, parents, carers and relatives are thinking outside the (gift) box, and bypassing more traditional presents for experiential presents, or gifts which teach children a skill. Swimming lessons proved to be one of the most popular choices last year, with gift voucher sales in 2016 showing an increase of over 50% on the previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numbers.

Especially after last holiday seasons tragic death toll by drowning, it is important to remember that drowning is still the biggest cause of accidental death in Australian children under 5, with the majority of deaths occurring in backyard swimming pools. Encouragingly, each year registered swim schools in Australia conduct over 20 million lessons to approximately 600,000 families nationwide, however an estimate from Royal Lifesaving Australia suggests that less than 25% of all children in Australia are being taught to swim by commercial swim schools each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think parents and grandparents in particular are looking for gifts that will enhance their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning outcomes, or provide them with a skill or an experience.â&#x20AC;? Alan Bentley, owner of Nepean Swim and Fitness stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety is a huge factor in the decision making process when choosing the gift of swimming lessons, but I am also hearing from parents that they are reluctant to give their children another piece of technology to encourage couch potato habits, and instead would like to see their children get out and get active.

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Don't you just love December?

Such a significant month for so many reasons. It symbolises the end of another year; be it a great year or one we would rather put behind us. Either way it's nice to know the year is quickly coming to a conclusion and we're on the cusp of fresh new beginnings.

You often hear it....'can't wait until this year is over'....

With the year behind us, we can set about improving on the year that was; or taking what we learned along the way and make changes to avoid a repeat.

For me, 2017 was a fantastic year. I was fortunate enough to spend more time with my family and focus on the things that matter the most. One day these moments will be but mere memories and its important that we make the most of 'today' and 'now'.

Of course, I also ticked some boxes in both my personal and professional arenas; I trust you too kicked some serious goals and achieved all that you set out to do.

If your December calendar is anything like mine, there's hardly a minute to spare. We have plenty of amazing events right here in our own backyard, littered throughout December and January. Why would you need to be anywhere else?

From us to you, wishing you and yours a happy and safe Christmas and a spectacular New Year!

Here at the District Gazette, we'll return bigger and bolder in 2018, from February!

"What is coming is better than what is gone" Enjoy your Community News.

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