The Weekend Sun
health
Friday 25 September 2015
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Lower cholesterol naturally Over the years many have contacted me about ‘natural’ methods to help unbalanced cholesterol. My initial response is that cholesterol is only one risk factor and there are many others to consider. Large studies show there are many people with low cholesterol who develop heart disease. However, all other things considered, high LDL cholesterol is a significant risk factor for heart disease. When I complete a cardiovascular nutritional assessment I look at all the risk factors including cholesterol, blood sugar control, weight management, homocysteine, systemic inflammation, general diet especially antioxidant and mineral status, family and medical history. With diet we reduce foods such as sugars and refined starches that rapidly convert to blood sugar. The diet I recommend has regular proteins and good fats from avocado, olive oils, freshly ground flaxseeds, almonds and walnuts. We include lots of lower starch vegetables and includes both wholegrain oats, brown rice and psyllium husk fibre. There have been many natural compounds used to balance cholesterol including plant sterols, high dose
vitamin B3 (niacin), gugulipid and policosanol. Plant sterols are the most effective of these but only influence cholesterol re-absorption from the digestive tract and not new liver cholesterol production. A clinical trial compared these various natural compounds with a US patented formula Sytrinol. The results showed that Sytrinol had significantly greater impact on cholesterol balance than these other compounds as reflected in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Interestingly two of my clients showed their GP Sytrinol information who then suggested that they went on a three-month trial as both were badly affected by statin medications. To assess benefits I recommend a three-month trial on the full dose of two capsules daily followed by a new blood test. Give me a call if you need more information. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz
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John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz
Hairdressing course a great career option Places are filling fast for the next intake of students for Hair to Train’s free hairdressing training course, starting in October, with only five scholarships available.
experience. The great thing about the qualification is, it gives students transferrable and employable skills which are so important these days.” The students work in a commercial salon environment with paying clients, which helps them build those skills and maximises their self-esteem and confidence. Donna Waterson says often students enrolling for
The course is designed for 16 to 19-year-olds who are passionate and want to be part of the hair, beauty and fashion industry. The 40-week programme gives the students a NZQA approved Level 3 Hairdressing Qualification. Hair to Train Manager Donna Waterson says it’s a great opportunity for young people who would like to start their career without the burden of a student loan. “This course gives students practical, hands on training and Create works of hair art with the free course.
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hairdressing don’t always appreciate the immense opportunities the industry will afford them down the track. “The beauty of our industry is that it is multi-layered in terms of opportunities for hairdressing graduates. Once qualified, a hairdresser can work in a myriad of industries here and overseas. “It may seem like a cliché, but with hairdressing the world truly is your oyster.” Skills learned during hairdressing training can be applied to a number of industries. “We’ve had graduates who have taken the traditional route of working in salons, others have established their own salon or gone on to work in television and the film industry, on cruise ships and in the beauty industry. “As a hairdresser you have creativity and flexibility in a career that can be what you make it. The harder you are prepared to work, the more you can earn.” Hair to Train’s next intake of hairdressing students commences October 13 and enrolments are now open at www.hairtotrain.co.nz
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