David Sparavec, Healthwise, feb march 13

1. 44 Miller Street
North Sydney 2060
Telephone 8918 5100
55 Percent of women suffered from
chronic hip, knee, shin and postural
problems thanks to unsuitable
footwear
Next time you encounter a craving satisfy it
fast, with a snack containing a combination
of fibre and protein like:
Celery + peanut butter or
almond paste
Pear or apple + low-fat
cheddar cheese
Carrot or capsicum
sticks + hummus
Rye Crispbread +
hard boil egg
Feb/March 13’
Add Flavor & cut fat! Piprine,
the compound that gives
black pepper its kick, may
prevent the formation of new
fat cells, according to recent
studies in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Oven roasted lemon thyme fish
Prep 15 minutes
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1.7 is the average dairy servings
Aussies eat rather then the
recommended 3 daily servings
- Prevention
Serves 4
10 East Parade
Eastwood 2122
Telephone 9814 5000
Cook 35 minutes
Per Serve 1016kj
9.2g fat
2g sat fat
Ingredients
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Scoliosis
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis describes a lateral curve of the spin, including some vertebral rotation. Although most curves are
small, some can be progressive and lead to spinal and postural deformities and sometimes pain in later
life.
What causes Scoliosis?
There are genetic risk factors for scoliosis, but there are no confirmed causes of scoliosis development.
Poor Posture, carrying backpacks, and choice of mattress have not been shown to cause or influence scoliosis.
Screenings
Why should children be screened for Scoliosis?
Scoliosis often develops rapidly in preadolescence or adolescence. The condition is usually painless, so
there maybe no other symptoms to indicate a developing scoliosis. Pre-teens and teens often favor loose
clothing which may conceal visual indications of a scoliosis.
2 zucchinis, sliced
When should children be screened for Scoliosis?
250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
Girls should be first checked around 10-12years old. Boys should be first checked around 11-13years old.
Earlier detection and intervention has been shown to lead to better long term outcomes for the patient.
1 leek, trimmed, halved lengthways, sliced
Prevention & treatment
1 red onion, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, skin on
Is there a way to prevent Scoliosis?
2 teaspoons light olive oil
There is no known way to prevent a scoliosis from developing. The best known way to prevent a scoliosis
from worsening are early detection and prompt treatment.
4 x 125g thick skinless white fish fillets
Can a Osteopaths or Chiropractors help treat scoliosis?
¼ cup pitted black olives
Dressing
Inside this
issue:
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Scoliosis
Are you joints
wearing thin?
Method
1.
In a large baking dish, combine vegetables, garlic and oil. Toss well to coat and arrange in a single
layer. Season to taste. Bake for 20 minutes.
2.
Place fish fillets on vegetables. Scatter olives and thyme over. Return to oven for 15-20 minutes,
until fish flakes easily when tested.
Dressing
1.
In a small jug, mash 2 roasted garlic cloves (from step 2) together with lemon juice and mustard.
2.
Serve vegetables topped with fish and drizzled dressing.
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Handy home
hints
Does scoliosis prevent women from becoming pregnant or having children?
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Practitioner
availability
Fun Facts
-Women’s Fitness
Oven roasted
lemon thyme
fish
Does exercise help prevent or improve it?
There are no general exercises or activities that have been shown to prevent or
improve scoliosis curves.
Freya McCarthy
A pain in the
bum
There has been no long-term study showing that these practitioners treatments and adjustments alone
can improve a scoliosis or prevent it from progressing. There are specific scoliosis rehabilitations methods
and scoliosis braces available that do have good supporting research as effective treatments. Osteopaths
and Chiropractors do play a very important role in scoliosis detection, management and addressing pain
and posture associated with the scoliosis.
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No. however, it is imperative to have children checked regularly if a parent or family member has scoliosis.
For more advice on scoliosis screenings and treatment speak with your Healthwise practitioner today or arrange an appointment at Reception
The contents of this newsletter is not intended as medical advice, but is provided solely for information and educational purposes.
Please consult your health care practitioner if you have any questions.
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2. Are your joints wearing thin?
Do you experience swollen and painful joints? Do
your knees, hips and knuckles feel like they are on
fire? Are you finding it harder to be active and agile?
These complaints are common symptoms of arthritis.
The word arthritis, when translated from Greek
means “joint inflammation. There are many different
types of arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition
that is commonly seen in middle aged and older people; the constant pain and reduced mobility can
make simple, every day task more challenging and
greatly impair quality of life
The impact of Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is a slowly progressing disease that
involves degradation of soft cushioning around the
joints. It can lead to significant pain and inflammation in the joint, as well as loss of movement. The
condition commonly targets the hips and knees,
however many smaller joints such as the fingers and
spin can also be affected. Unfortunately, the damage
may already be done by the time
you notice discomfort. With the
aid of quality nutrients, the symptoms of arthritis can be reduced
and managed more effective, enabling you to do things that may
have been previously limited.
Nutrients for Knees and Hips
The following nutrients are fantastic ways to provide
therapeutic benefits to help alleviate pain, swelling
and inflammation in your joints:
Glucosamine: is a key building block for your joints. It
stimulates the production of substances which lubricate and act as shock-absorbers for the joints. Glucosamine encourages the rebuilding of cartilage that
has been damaged and can be used as long-term
support to protect against joint degeneration.
Gelatin: Supports healthy joint structure and connective tissue repair. Gelatin may help reduce the pain
of osteoarthritis and reduce requirements for pain
relief medication. Patients with osteoarthritis noticed an increase in mobility and strength in affected
knees after gelatin supplementation.
Baby Talk
anti-inflammatory properties, MSM is an essential
building block especially for joints and cartilage.
Combining glucosamine and SMS has been shown to
be superior compared to using either nutrient alone,
resulting in greater reductions in the pain and swelling of osteoarthritis.
Sam, welcomed a
healthy Baby Girl Freya
McCarthy into the world on
the 12th January 2013.
Weighing in at 3.1kg and a
length of 48cm.
EPA/DHA: the omega-3 essential fatty acids from fish
oil can help to recued the
intensity of pain, inflammation and morning stiffness
associated with arthritis.
Looking after your joints
Adopting the following simple dietary and lifestyle
tips; can help keep your joints healthy and happy for
years to come:
Stay active. Exercising is essential to keep those
joints mobile so try activities such as swimming ,
walking, yoga and daily stretching as these are
great ways to keep your joints moving
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for supporting joint health. Carrying extra weight can put
pressure on your joints moving, especially hips
and knees.
Enjoy at least 2L of pure water each day. Reduce
caffeinated beverages to one or two per day and
minimize alcohol intake.
Eating a diet that is full of anti-inflammatory foods
can optimize your long-term health and vitality, as
well as support your joints from top to toe. Aim
for a diet plentiful in fruits and vegetables, unrefined grains and protein-rich foods such as fish,
poultry, nuts and seeds. Also remember to limit
lean red meats and sweets.
For advice on dietary changes, lifestyle modifications
and supplements to minimize your osteoarthritis symptoms, talk to Healthwises’ Naturopath,
Terrie Beresford.
-metagenic/ Terrie Beresford
Methysulfonylmethane (MSM): is a naturallyoccurring nutrient found in small amounts in fruit
and vegetables. As well as having antioxidant and
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Healthwise would like to congratulate some of it’s
practitioners on the birth of their brand
new babies.
Marcus Is now a proud father
to his second baby boy Alexander
Graf Von Mengersen born on the
19th February 2013 weighing 3.6kg
and 53cm
A pain in the butt
The benefits of using epidural corticosteroid injections to treat sciatica
pain are small and have no long –term effects, according to a new study
by researcher as The George Institute, Australia. The review looked at
published studies to determine the efficacy of epidural corticosteroid injections for reducing pain and disability from sciatica, a common type of
low back pain that may irradiate below the knee and is often accompanied by tingling or numbness.
According to professor Chris Maher from The George Institute, nonsurgical treatment options commonly offer little relief, so more invasive
procedures such as epidural corticosteroid injections have become increasingly popular. “our reviews shows, for the first time that the benefits
of using epidural corticosteroid injections for treating sciatica is minimal
and short term,” Professor Maher says. “Epidural corticosteroi injections
are an invasive procedure and have rare, but potentially serious complications. The findings from this review will help patients and clinicians make
informed decisions about whether to proceed with this treatment.” Since
symptoms of sciatica can be debilitating and persistent, patients with sciatica are nearly four times more likely to have back surgery compared to
those who have persistent low back pain only. Musculoskeletal conditions are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and a major
contributor to the cost of healthcare. Low back pain is the most preventable and costly musculoskeletal condition in Australia, affecting 1.9 Million People and costing $4 billion per annum in healthcare.
- Annals of internal Medicine ; Nov 12
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Practitioner
availability
Eastwood
Mondays
Dr Marcus Von Mengersen Osteopath
Dr Steven Sparavec - Osteopath
Martin Morrissey –Acupuncturist &
Massage therapist
Shalav Mehta– Psychologist
Dr Wonkyo Seo- Chiropractor
Tuesdays
Dr David Sparavec –Osteopath
Dr Steven Sparavec - Osteopath
Martin Morrissey –Acupuncturist &
Massage therapist
Shalav Mehta– Psychologist
Wednesday
Dr Marcus Von Mengersen Osteopath
Dr Steven Sparavec - Osteopath
Terrie Beresford –Naturopath
Shalav Mehta– Psychologist
Dr Wonkyo Seo- Chiropractor
Thursday
Dr David Sparavec –Osteopath
Dr Steven Sparavec - Osteopath
Terrie Beresford –Naturopath
Shalav Mehta– Psychologist
Dr Wonkyo Seo- Chiropractor
Friday
Dr Steven Sparavec - Osteopath
Shalav Mehta– Psychologist
Dr Wonkyo Seo- Chiropractor
North Sydney
Monday
Dr David Sparavec –Osteopath
Terrie Beresford –Naturopath
Tuesday
Dr Marcus Von Mengersen Osteopath
Dr Yasmin Fitton –Osteopath
Wednesday
Dr David Sparavec –Osteopath
Dr Sam McCarthy –Osteopath
Thursday
Dr Marcus Von Mengersen Osteopath
Dr Yasmin Fitton –Osteopath
Martin Morrissey –Acupuncturist &
Massage therapist
Friday
Dr Sam McCarthy –Osteopath
Martin Morrissey –Acupuncturist &
Massage therapist
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