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June 2010
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Welcome to Winter
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Improving sleep patterns in children
- Avoiding miscarriage - the
male role
- How healthy are you? Take this quiz!
- Iodine improves
intellectual potential in kids
- Belinda's
organic herbal tea blends
- Two delicious recipes
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Hello,
Welcome
to Winter 2010! I hope that you and your families are happy and healthy
and not suffering from winter illnesses. This month, I am covering a
variety of topics and hope that you will find the information
interesting.
Thank you for your positive feedback about the May
newsletter. Please add my email to your address book to ensure that
these newsletters do not end up in your junk mail!
If you know of anyone who may be
interested in this newsletter, please use the 'forward email' link at
the bottom of this page to ensure they receive their copy with correct
formatting. Share the gift of health!
Belinda x
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 | Improving sleep patterns in children
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by Belinda
Kirkpatrick
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Herbs
help to improve sleeping patterns in children
A combination of valerian and lemon
balm extracts was found to be beneficial in the treatment of
restlessness and dyssomnia in children less than 12 years old.
(Dyssomnia is a broad category of sleep disorders characterised by
either insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness).) In the
study, children were treated for at least 4 weeks and a total of 918
patients were evaluated. Restlessness and dyssomnia were reduced from
moderate or severe to either mild or absent in most of the patients. The
benefit was assessed as very good or good by parents (60.5%) and
investigators (67.7%). There were no herb-related adverse effects
observed. Key Finding: A combination of valerian and lemon balm was safe and effective
in the treatment of restlessness and dyssomnia in children.
These
herbs are available in tablet, tea and liquid form (yummy tasting
too!!).
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| Male influence in avoiding early
pregnancy loss
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by Belinda Kirkpatrick
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Sperm
health and avoiding miscarriage
 Studies
have shown that the health of sperm DNA plays a very important role in
avoiding early pregnancy loss. Belinda recommends testing sperm DNA for
all male IVF patients, men over 40 and men with a high occupational
exposure to environmental or chemical toxins. Treatments for improving
sperm DNA are very effective and take around 3 months to achieve the
best results.
One
study looked at the importance of the male
influence on the cause of early miscarriage (Slama
et al., 2005).
They found that the increased risk
of miscarriage appeared to be due to paternal age and the
resulting
sperm DNA damage.
A
2006 study showed that sperm DNA fragmentation significantly affects
embryo implantation and development
in ICSI.
Clinical pregnancy and
pregnancy loss rates were significantly different in patients with high
and low sperm DNA
fragmentation. This study shows that testing and treating DNA fragmentation is
vital for achieving a positive pregnancy outcome.
It
is important that the cause
of DNA damage needs to be assessed so that proper
therapeutic treatment can be implemented.
'Sperm
DNA fragmentation: paternal effect on early post-implantation embryo
development in ART'. 2006. Borini et al. Human Reproduction Vol.21, No.11
Sperm DNA can be improved by: regular
ejaculation, supplemental antioxidants such as CoQ10, lipoic acid and
vitamins C and E, dietary and lifestyle modifications, detoxification
and other nutritional and herbal treatments.
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| How Healthy Are You?
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Re-assess
your health today!
 Most of us strive
for good health, happiness, wellbeing and balance in our lives. To
achieve this, we sometimes need to look a little more closely at what
our body is trying to tell us. Many people live with a variety
of low-grade symptoms which are 'normal for them'. These symptoms
however, may be due to an underlying health issue or imbalance which can
usually be treated and result in better health and wellbeing. I
have attached a fairly comprehensive health appraisal which can be
printed and completed in 10-15 minutes. After completing the assessment,
you can determine whether your symptoms are a low, medium or high
priority. If you have any medium or high priority symptoms, please bring
your completed assessment to your next consultation so that we can look
at the underlying causes and identify appropriate treatment protocols. (A
longer, online version is also available for those who would like the
results sent directly to me and discussed at their next appointment - click here and use
practitioner code 41771)
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| Intellectual
potential in children
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by Belinda Kirkpatrick
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Is your child reaching their full potential?
 In
groundbreaking new research, iodine supplementation to correct the mild
iodine deficiency commonly found in Australian children has led to
significant improvements of cognitive brain function. Studies
have shown that even a mild deficiency can reduce a child's intellectual
potential! Iodine supplementation
resulted in significantly improved performance in tests of perceptual
reasoning, a high level intellectual function. As
Australian soil is extremely iodine-deficient, supplementation is
considered the best way to increase and maintain iodine levels. Iodine
levels are tested by a simple and non-invasive urine test so make an
appointment to test your child's levels today. |
| Organic Herbal Tea Blends
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Organic
herbal tea blends
Belinda has designed a range of organic, high-quality
loose leaf herbal tea blends which can be used for both therapeutic
effect and enjoyment! You may have already tasted some of them in the
clinic. All blends are suitable for both adults and children.
Restore - Licorice, Peppermint, Lemongrass and Ginger
This invigorating
blend is perfect to assist in increasing energy, restoring the adrenal
glands and aiding digestion.
Soothe - Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Skullcap and
Passionflower
This peaceful blend is designed to relax the body
and calm the mind. Soothe is wonderful for helping to reduce stress,
insomnia and anxiety.
Enchant - Calendula, Rose Petal, Hibiscus, Red Clover, Orange Peel and
Lemongrass
A gentle and uplifting blend filled with herbs
that will help to lift the spirits, stimulate circulation and result in a
radiant glow.
Immune - Echinacea, Thyme, Sage and ChamomileThis therapeutic blend is designed to
support the immune system and is wonderful for helping to reduce cold
and flu symptoms including sore throats, head colds, coughs and
congestion. Maunka honey can be added to enhance the antibacterial and
antiviral properties of the blend.The teas make a
wonderful gift and are available for tasting and
purchase at the Red Tent Health Centre or by emailing belinda@belindakirkpatrick.com.auAll blends are
available in a 40g resealable bag for $11. |
| Recipe - Delicious Ocean Trout Stir-fry
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Ocean
trout stir-fry with rice noodles and chilli lime sauce
This recipe is clean and simple and one of my
favourites! Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients. It only
takes around ten minutes to make and is incredibly tasty!
Ingredients:
4 x 125g pieces ocean
trout
1 tablespoon lime juice
50g dried rice nodles
1 carrot,
julienned
1 red capsicum, julienned
4 spring onions, sliced
diagonally
8 shittake mushrooms, sliced
4 asparagus spears, sliced
diagonally
1 bunch bok choy, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh
coriander
lime wedges and coriander to garnish
Sauce:
juice of 1 lime
2
tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1 tablespoon
pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely
chopped chilli
2 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
Method:
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Put fish on a paper lined
tray, drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake
for 8 minutes, the nremove from oven and stand for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile,
cook the noodles according to the packet instructions and then drain.
Make the sauce by mixing together all the ingredients in a bowl.
Put
2 tablespoons of water in a hot wok, add carrot and stirfry for one
minute. Add capsicum, spring onions, mushrooms, asparagus and stir fry
for another 2 minutes. Turn off heat and add the bok choy, coriander,
noodles and sauce. Toss together well
Serve the fish on a bed of
noodles and garnish with lime wedges and coriander. YUM!
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| Recipe
- Immune Boosting Soup
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from 'Optimum
Nutrition for Babies and Young Children' by Lucy Burney
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Immune
Boosting Soup for Children (and adults!)
This soup is ideal for
children who are feeling unwell. The hummus adds creaminess as well as
iron, calcium and protein.
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 slice of ginger, peeled and chopped
1 stick of celery, chopped
1 potato, peeled and cubed
A handful of barley
600-850ml low-slat Marigold Swiss vegetable bouillon
A head of broccoli, broken into florets
A handful of chopped parsley
1 heaped tablespoon of hummusSaute the onion and garlic in the olive oil
until transparent. Add all other ingredients except the broccoli,
parsley and hummus. Stir well. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Add
the broccoli and cook for a further 5-10 minutes.
Just before
serving, add the parsley and stir in the hummus. Yum!
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