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MAKING HEALTHY CHANGES

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It’s easy being green with this smoothie Green Greenie smoothie THIS colourful smoothie, which serves one and packs in four to five grams fibre per serve, is a great way to start the day and get a boost of folate and vegetable iron.

Refrigerate all vegetables overnight so they are cold when blended for a refreshing drink.

If you have a sweet tooth, add a tablespoon of either pure maple/agave/coconut syrup to taste.

This recipe was supplied by Bowel Cancer Australia.

For more healthy recipes such as this one, see www.bowelcanceraustralia.org.

Ingredients ½ cup packed Asian vegetables (any leafy green) ¼ cup packed parsley leaves 2 Lebanese cucumbers ¼ cup packed baby spinach leaves 5-6 mint leaves 1 tablespoon linseed, almond and sesame (LSA) powder Method 1. Place all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth.

2. Add water if you want a thinner consistency.

3. Drink straight away.

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Lasting change, one step at a time THE closing days of each year are often when people’s thoughts turn to self improvement and New Year’s resolutions, with many hoping to work harder to reach their goals in the year to come.

For a lot of people, everyday life gets in the way, or the enormity of the task before them can seem too daunting to continue.

But Wangaratta woman Jess O’Neill is living proof that moderation, consistency and commitment to training pays off, and that every little bit of effort helps.

Jess said she first became determined to address her overall health in October last year, to keep up with toddler son Alexander as well as wanting to expand her family with husband Tim. She began with home workouts and dietary changes, but soon realised she wanted to ramp up her efforts, and joined Wangaratta YMCA. She took part in their Retrain the Brain program, which is based on mindset, nutrition and exercise, and has been working with health and wellness specialist

Vanda Bisignano ever since.

Jess said she now concentrates on cooking much more nutritious meals for herself, Alexander and husband Tim – with more carefully controlled portions - as well as getting to the gym up to five times a week and taking various classes, including circuit and boxing classes.

Since making her lifestyle change, she has lost around 20kg, and said that she has felt the benefits of improving her health and nutrition in various ways, including having increased stamina for her work in the retail industry.

“My energy levels are definitely further up,” she said.

“I’m keeping up with my life in general, and my overall mental wellbeing is better.”

She added it was great to have the energy to chase after Alexander.

“I love being able to run after him,” Jess said.

She said ongoing positive lifestyle change needs ongoing commitment, but that people should not be discouraged if they craved the occasional treat or takeaway meal, as moderation and flexibility is the key.

Vanda and Jess’ tips for healthy lifestyle change: x Don’t be afraid to try something new, but be aware of your personal limitations; x Create the habit first and your goals will follow; x Make small steps or changes at first to ease into your new lifestyle, and don’t place huge amounts of pressure on yourself;

Teamwork | Vanda Bisignano and Jess O’Neill have been working together to help Jess pursue her ongoing health goals. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

x Be mindful and as nutritious as possible with your food choices, but remember “everything in moderation”;

x Start with realistic goals and work towards having a supportive environment around you; x If you have injuries or other issues, most exercises can be modified to suit your circumstances – just ask your instructor or trainer.

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Work on better communication at Christmas

By Diana Bienvenu, Wangaratta Audiology

CHRISTMAS is a great time for family and friends to gather together, as it is a time when we can catch up with people we have not seen recently.

It is important that everyone be included in these activities, even if they happen to have a hearing loss.

What can we do to improve communication with our loved ones who have a hearing loss?

Firstly, ensure the person is ready to get the message and watching the speaker. All of us get involved in our own thoughts from time to time.

If we are not listening, we will not get the message.

Clear speech at a comfortable listening level is really important.

When a person is wearing their hearing aids, it is helpful to speak at a normal level – correctly set hearing aids amplify voices to the right level for that person.

Also, please keep in mind it is helpful to speak a normal pace, not too fast or slow.

Reducing the level of background noise will assist anyone with a hearing loss to hear better.

It may be helpful to set aside some oneon-one time to catch up with someone you see infrequently.

Then, if it is really noisy when all the family is around, you will already have had those meaningful conversations.

It is much harder to have a good visit

Getting Together | Make time to consider the needs of relatives with hearing loss when you get together this festive season. during a noisy time when everyone is together.

Offer assistance to people who wear hearing aids, if they need it, to plan ahead for the holidays.

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If further assistance is needed, contact working well and having an adequate supply your audiologist. of batteries.

We hope that your family gatherings will If a hearing aid happens to “beep” be enjoyable, fun-filled occasions which are (indicating a flat battery) while everyone is together, go ahead and change the battery so satisfying to all who are present.

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30 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE

DAY 1 Plank - 1 minute Squats - 50 Sit Ups - 10 Push Ups - 20 Lunges - 30

DAY 2 Plank - 1 minute Squats - 55 SitUps -10 Push Ups - 20 Lunges - 30

DAY3 Plank- 1:15 Squats- 60 Sit Ups- 15 Push Ups - 25 Lunges- 40

DAY 4

DAY 7 Plank - 1:30 Squats- 80 Sit Ups - 20 Push Ups - 30 Lunges- 50 DAY 11 Plank- 2 minutes Squats- 110 Sit Ups- 30 Push Ups- 40 Lunges- 70 DAY 15 Plank- 2:30 Squats- 140 Sit Ups- 35 Push Ups- 45 Lunges- 80

DAY 19 Plank - 3 minutes Squats -160 Sit Ups - 45 Push Ups- 55 Lunges - 90 DAY 23 Plank- 3:45 Squats- 190 Sit Ups - 50 Push Ups- 60 Lunges- 100

DAY 8

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DAY 9 Plank- 1:45 Squats- 100 Sit Ups - 25 Push Ups - 35 Lunges - 60

DAY 10 Plank- 1:45 Squats- 105 Sit Ups - 25 Push Ups- 35 Lunges - 60

DAY 13 Plank - 2 minutes Squats- 130 Sit Ups- 30 Push Ups - 40 Lunges- 70

DAY 14 Plank - 2:15 Squats - 135 Sit Ups - 35 Push Ups - 45 Lunges- 80

DAY 17 Plank - 2:45 Squats- 150 Sit Ups - 40 Push Ups- 50 Lunges- 90

DAY 18 Plank - 3 minutes Squats- 155 Sit Ups - 40 Push Ups - 50 Lunges - 90

DAY 21 Plank- 3:15 Squats- 180 Sit Ups - 45 Push Ups- 55 Lunges -100

DAY 22 Plank- 3:30 Squats- 185 Sit Ups - 50 Push Ups- 60 Lunges- 100

DAY 25 Plank- 4 minutes Squats- 220 Sit Ups- 55 Push Ups- 65 Lunges - 120

DAY 26 Plank- 4:15 Squats - 225 Sit Ups - 55 Push Ups- 65 Lunges - 120

DAY 29 Plank- 4:45 Squats - 240 Sit Ups - 65 Push Ups- 70 Lunges - 150

DAY 30 Plank - 5 minutes Squats - 250 Sit Ups - 70 Push Ups- 75 Lunges - 150

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Joining Beechworth Fitness is Linda, a highly qualified, registered and experienced yoga and pilates teacher with 13+ years of practice. Linda leads active and healing classes and provides guided customized classes to suit individuals’ skill, experience and body type. In addition, her flexible, encouraging and understanding approach allows students the opportunity to challenge themselves and their abilities to help them take their practice deeper.

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Children, health and food a balancing act FAMILY meals can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the day, although they can also be utterly challenging and stressful.

What kids eat and don’t eat can be very emotional for the parents and children.

Children use food as emotional leverage, as do parents.

A parent himself, Christos Miliankos from North East Naturopathic Group is all too familiar with the struggles parents face. “We lead a very busy life with lots of kids’ sports and activities, though we generally enjoy sitting at the table for an evening meal together. “We hover between making new healthy foods to our easy family favourites like gluten free pasta with a homemade tuna, garlic and tomato sauce, or one of their all time favourites is our simple rice meal – everyone loves that one.�

Christos said that people can try the recipe for themselves at www.mynaturopathchristos. com/recipes/kid-friendly-rice-meal/.

He added that serving size control is essential. “We usually put a good sized children’s helping but not too much,� he said. “Generally, our food rule is they don’t have to eat it if they are not hungry – though there is nothing else available to them until the next meal. “Other rules we sometimes use are ‘you can choose one thing on the table not to have’.

Breaking Bread | Members of the Miliankos-King family and their friends enjoying themselves over dinner (from left) friend Jamie McGann, Yasmina and Toby Miliankos-King, Kieran Mair (a friend visiting from Malaysia), Kalika Miliankos-King, Jiva Nair (another friend visiting from Malaysia), Zoi and Emilio Miliankos-King. “What I have found though is that consistency is the key.�

He added that he has learned over the years that children are dictated to by their stomachs and will always eat eventually.

Christos said that when it came to feeding the family, he always tried to be as healthy as possible, although occasional treats are allowed, and rules are relaxed to a certain degree when they are spending time with grandparents, although lollies and soft drinks

are consumed minimally due to their lack of nutritional value. “I didn’t want to have to fight with them, so I made a rule that they were allowed to choose whatever they wanted when out with others though if it was soft drinks or lollies then they had to pay $1 into the ‘dentist jar’ to help pay for our dentist bills. “It generally seems to work and because the oldest ones were saving up for an iPod they didn’t want to lose money so they chose

mineral water, juice or chocolate.�

Christos’ advice to parents is to take things one step at a time. “Let’s take the negative emotion out of it,� he said. “Food is to be enjoyed as nourishment and the social connectedness that it brings. Bon appetit.�

For more information, see Christos at North East Naturopathic Group at 29 Baker Street, Wangaratta or call (03) 5722 2889.

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Let Michelson’s create your smile this summer

HOW do you rate your smile from a scale of 1 to 10?

If you answered below 10, there may be something you are not satisfied with.

A smile is generally one of the first things a person notices.

Have you tried using whitening to get a brighter, beautiful smile and feel like it’s not what you were looking for?

If you don’t like the look or feel of plates and want something natural and permanent in your mouth, there are options for a total makeover, or a budget friendly alternative.

Michelson’s Dental Surgery are here to help.

“Here at Michelson’s, we have been recreating smiles from top to bottom,” explains practice manager Allie.

“We use a dental-facial aesthetic approach to complete smile makeovers for our clients.

“Our dentists and hygienist have a trained eye for detail and can tailor a treatment plan that not only accounts for your teeth and gums, but to compliment your face.

“Our clients leave our doors grinning from ear to ear now that they have realised it is possible to have the ‘Instagram smile’.

“At Michelson’s, our professional dental team work together to offer dental

treatments from orthodontics (braces); crown and bridgework; whitening, aesthetic fillings; veneers; implant restorations; and even anti-wrinkle treatments.”

The staff can arrange for a discrete consultation with experienced dentists and hygienist who will comprehensively assess your teeth, gums and face using photographs, x-rays and models to predictably achieve your desired results.

“No patchwork dentistry, no Band-Aid solutions, no mismatched fillings,” Allie said, “just smart, comprehensive treatment with a team of dental professionals who work with you to your goals.”

These treatments are now more accessible to clients as Michelson’s are offering flexible payment arrangements with MediPay. If you like what you see, pop over to their website at www.michelson.com.au for more information, or call to speak to one of their friendly receptionists to book your spot now and let them show you the possibilities of fulfilling your dream smile.

For more information, head to Michelson’s Dental Surgery at 24 Templeton Street, Wangaratta or call (03) 5721 8033.

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Managing and treating pain OVER the years Barb Binks at PhysioCare Wangaratta has had many clients present to the clinic with odd symptoms.

Some examples of these have been: a swollen hand which is very painful and changes colour from white to red to blue for no apparent reason, unexplained hair growth, rough nails and shiny skin.

Some years ago Barb attended a workshop run by Dr David Butler, a physiotherapist with the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute, and suddenly these strange symptoms which were seemingly unrelated to the clients’ original injury were explained, and better still, in most cases managed well and full recovery achieved.

Pain is normally felt when the brain needs to warn us of tissue stress or injury.

This can cause us to react to withdraw from an irritative focus, such as pulling your hand away from a hot surface, or make us

Healing | If you are looking for help to address pain you are experiencing, contact PhysioCare Wangaratta. aware of something that is wrong within the body, such as pain in the abdomen when the appendix is inflamed.

Barb said that unfortunately, sometimes the brain can begin to send signals to indicate danger and can cause increased sensitivity, pain sensation and physical responses.

Identification, diagnosis and management of this type of pain requires an experienced clinician.

“Special techniques can be used that many clients find a bit weird but when performed can alter pain perception, reduce swelling and change skin colour as well as a range of other

things,” Barb said.

“Stimulating the skin, using mirrors and thinking exercises are some of the techniques that we use at PhysioCare Wangaratta to manage these issues.”

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Indulge, but also remember health goals IT’S that time of year where social occasions fill up the calendar and finding time to exercise and maintain healthy eating habits becomes harder.

Preventing weight gain is a far better approach than waiting until the New Year to burn off those extra kilos.

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Help to face life’s challenges GOING through a divorce is one of the most stress-inducing life events that you can go through.

If you are lacking in support networks, or even if you just want advice from an impartial third party, you can go to Wangaratta woman Sarah Whitechurch, who runs My Divorce Coach Australia.

As a divorce coach, counsellor and psychotherapist, she works from a place of empathy to help families and individuals work through major life changes.

She is an internationally certified divorce coach, and has diplomas in community welfare and professional counselling, as well as in clinical hypnosis and psychotherapy.

“When going through a separation, being in a state of conflict can feel constant and overwhelming,” she said.

“A really important factor in being able to make clear decisions and be heard is to remain calm - easier said than done when life as you knew it has been turned upside down and you are faced with challenges that are unexpected or planned for.”

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Increasing activity can have major health impacts A NEW report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that small increases in our levels of physical activity could have major positive health impacts for the whole population.

The report, Impact of physical inactivity as a risk factor for chronic conditions: Australian Burden of Disease Study, looks at the health impact—or ‘burden’—of a lack of physical activity in terms of years of healthy life lost through living with an illness or injury, or through dying prematurely.

Using data from 2011, the report found that 2.6 per cent of the total disease burden in Australia was due to physical inactivity.

“And when physical inactivity is combined with overweight and obesity, the burden increased to nine per cent - equal with tobacco smoking, which is the leading risk factor for disease burden in Australia,” said AIHW spokesperson Michelle Gourley.

But the impact could be significantly reduced with just small changes to our levels of physical activity.

“We found that if everyone did an extra 15 minutes of brisk walking, five days each week, this would reduce disease burden due to physical inactivity in the population by about 13 per cent,” Ms Gourley said.

This amount of activity could be achieved by taking a walk on your lunch break, or getting off the bus or train a few stops earlier.

“And if the extra activity rose to 30

minutes, the burden could be reduced by 26 per cent.”

The benefit would be felt especially among those who are currently sedentary, as well as those aged 65 and over.

Physical inactivity was associated with seven diseases in this study.

The diseases most closely linked to physical inactivity—and which stand to gain the biggest reductions in burden from increased levels of physical activity—are diabetes (for which physical inactivity was responsible for 19 per cent of the burden), bowel and uterine cancer (16 per cent each), and dementia (14 per cent).

Physical inactivity was responsible for 11 per cent of the breast cancer and coronary heart disease burden, and 10 per cent of the stroke burden.

Overall, the burden of physical inactivity is higher among people in lower socioeconomic groups, with people in the lowest group experiencing rates of burden at 1.7 times that of the highest group.

Earlier this year, the AIHW released analysis showing that as little as a three kilogram reduction in body weight could significantly reduce the burden of obesity.

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Empowering people to take charge of their bodies “PERSONAL, passionate and professional” embodies Wangaratta’s newest heath facility, North East Exercise Solutions, according to accredited exercise physiologist, Shelly Harper.

Shelly works hard to ensure every person feels welcome when they enter the new premises.

“This approach underpins everything we do from a rehabilitative approach, Studio Pilates, strength and conditioning or health coaching,” she said.

“The welcoming social environment of our group classes not only keep participants motivated and engaged with regular exercise, but are a whole lot of fun.

“We are passionate about changing lives through providing support, education and a personalised exercise strategy which empower people’s approach to their body and health.”

Shelly said this approach is important when working with people who have come to them through NDIS, Medicare, DVA as well as Workcover, TAC or Health Insurance referrals.

“We see the benefits that exercise has for people who suffer from a range of different health issues, even when they may feel like exercise isn’t for them,” Shelly added.

“We consider exercise as medicine and an important part of a treatment plan.

“We see the effect that regular ‘doses’ of exercises has in improving blood glucose levels and reducing the risk of related

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Shelly Harper from North East Exercise Solutions (second from right) with clients Nicky Bridges and Gwen Elward, staff member Liz McKimmie and client Marilyn Sidebottom.

PHOTO: Kylie Wilson complications for those with Type 2 diabetes,” says Shelly.

A Pilates practitioner for over 17 years, Shelly integrates a fine-tuned approach to each personalised Pilates program by understanding the mechanics and

physiology of how the body is coping and compensating.

Shelly specialises in chronic conditions of the spine, pelvis and hip.

She said Studio Pilates is a great way to improve posture and body awareness, as

well as staying strong and pain free during and beyond musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

“Knowledge is power, and if you are aware of your movement compensations you can change them,” Shelly said.

“It is about empowering people to take charge of their own bodies.”

She said even 30 minutes of exercise can make a difference.

“We have had great feedback from our half hour ‘Lunch Time Pick-Me Up classes’ which offer an opportunity to relax the mind in our Mindful Relaxation class or to stretch out and move in our Posture and Pilates class.

“They are optimal for office workers and being located centrally in Wangaratta on Ovens Street, it is easy to pop in.”

Shelly described the business as “more than just an exercise facility”, adding that “while most medical models look at aspects of health as separate components, North East Exercise Solutions identifies meaningful personal goals and provides solutions”.

She said being healthy enough to go on a big holiday, or mobile enough to play with your children/grandkids are often the things that mean the most, and designing an exercise program that considers these goals along with specific considerations of your health needs will help you get there.

For details, connect with North East Exercise Solutions on Facebook, see www. northeastexercisesolutions.com.au or call (03) 5798 3422.

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Get Growing | People from all walks of life are uniting to raise money during DecembeardÂŽ 2017.

Hair-raising fundraisers to beat bowel cancer THIS December, you can help raise funds and awareness about the disease which kills more than 2200 men each year, for DecembeardÂŽ 2017.

In a bid to get people talking about the cancer that will affect one in 11 Australian men in their lifetime, Bowel Cancer Australia is encouraging Aussies to sign-up at www.decembeard.org. au and take the DecembeardÂŽ challenge this December (Dec 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;31).

Now in its fifth year, DecembeardÂŽ is a hairâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;raising fundraiser that encourages men to grow a beard, raise funds and help beat bowel cancer.

Women and children can also get involved and show their support by making or faking a beard, hosting a fundraiser, or by donating directly at donate.everydayhero.com/d/ XlRoWHxaXHGdPyaty_QIHg/amount.

More than 8000 men will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this year, said colorectal surgeon A/Prof Graham Newstead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Aussie men to man up, show their support by growing some fuzz, and get to know the facts about bowel cancer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If detected early, around 90 per cent of cases can be successfully treated,â&#x20AC;? A/Prof Newstead said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Starting a conversation about bowel cancer, which is the third biggest cancer killer of men, can sometimes be difficult,â&#x20AC;? said Claire Annear, community engagement manager of Bowel Cancer Australia.

To get involved, grow a beard, sponsor

someone who is, or get your friends involved by creating a team and make yourself the captain.

To learn more, sign up, or download posters, flyers and other promotional materials visit www.decembeard.org.au.

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Advanced medical technology at Wangaratta X-Ray WANGARATTA X-Ray has continued to keep pace with advances in medical technology with some of the latest additions to their diagnostic equipment.

In the past few months, the clinic has taken possession of a new mammography machine, a Fuji Amulet model utilising the latest in tomosynthesis mammography.

Tomosynthesis technology makes it possible to observe the breast tissue in three dimensions, and from a variety of angles, to detect abnormalities.

In this technology, the x-ray tubes move through an arc while acquiring a series of low-dose x-ray images, which are then reconstructed into a range of tomosynthesis “slices”.

These images make it easier to identify lesions or abnormalities which may be difficult to visualise in routine mammography, because of the presence of overlapping breast structures.

Wangaratta X-Ray’s Wayne Ashton said the new technology can benefit both men and women, and the new machine has less pressure and discomfort than some of its older counterparts.

The clinic has also recently begun using the Australiandeveloped Pro Medicus Visage software, which offers referring doctors and allied health services immediate access to diagnostic images generated at the clinic across a number of compatible devices.

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Consider dental implants for a more confident smile DO you have a missing tooth and always wanted to fill the “gap” but didn’t like the idea of a partial denture?

Dental implants maybe a option for you, and the team at Wangaratta Dental Clinic are happy to be contacted for consultations.

There are many advantages to getting dental implants, including bolstering your confidence, addressing speech issues, improving comfort, easier eating, improved oral health, helping you retain your natural face shape, the protection of healthy bone and teeth, and much more.

Implants are made to last, which makes them a viable long term, cost effective solution.

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They are also HCF members.

They pride themselves on creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere in their dental practice, and strive to make things as easy as possible in all situations.

Prospective patients can utilise the clinic’s online booking system, available on their website at www. wangarattadental.com, as well as via their Facebook page.

For more information, or to book dental treatment today, see the websites listed above or call the Wangaratta Dental Clinic on (03) 5721 3763.

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