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EAT TO LIVE!If you embrace the principles of natural health,you can live a long, healthy and vibrant life!In 1979, I joined a local to Grace, “Do we build a house or do we open a Health Food Store?”gym to lose weight and Grace had always wanted a new house. We discussed it and sheget fit. About 2 weeks said “Look it’s your passion, let’s open the Health Food Store andinto my training the Gym worry about the house later.” I’ve always had Grace’s support, she hasowner George, pulled measide and said “Frank, it’s been great.great that you are traininghere to lose weight and With my wife Grace (1982) Totally Naturalget fit but if you don’t Products to Caruso’schange your diet, you arenot going to live a long After a few years ofhealthy life.” working in the Health FoodI said “George, what do you mean, I eat really well.” George said, “Look Store, I realised that there My First Health Food Shop (1982)Frank, do yourself a favour and buy this book, read it and I guarantee weren’t many people init will change your life”. I took the book home and read it from cover to the industry that werecover in just three days. George was right, the book changed my life as passionate as I was onforever. I went from one day eating everything that my wife Grace put in natural living. So in 1995, I decided to create myfront of me to the next day not eating anything she cooked. own range called Totally Natural Products.Eat to live - Not live to eat I was just so inspired by what I had learnt, So the idea of starting the company was to originally bring out a smallthat I wanted to educate as many people as I could on the principles of range of internal cleansing programs that would support digestionnatural health. I had never heard the saying “Prevention is better than and take a load off the digestive system, so the body could focus oncure”. I had never heard anyone say, “Eat to live”, where as I used to live healing itself.to eat. I started purchasing every book I could get my hands on aboutnatural health, herbal medicine, nutritional cooking, raw vegetable That’s how I started. Since then, the range has expanded to over 100juices, internal cleansing, bowel health, organic gardening and anything products. In March 2013, I decided to change the brand name fromrelating to natural living. I couldn’t get enough! I couldn’t wait to tell all Totally Natural Products to Caruso’s Natural Health. It’s my family name and I’m the founder of the company. I just felt that it was appropriatemy friends and family, in fact that’s all I spoke about. to go out with a brand that was under the family name because thereQuit my job to follow my passion! I said to my wife Grace “I really is a good story to tell.would like to do this full time.” I thought, why don’t I open up a Health Love my products like I do or your money back Today, I have aFood Store. At the time, that’s what made me the happiest, talking passionate team that are truly dedicated in sourcing the best quality to people about bowel ingredients that go into our formulas. That’s why I’m happy to stand health, and the principles behind my products with a 100% Money Back Guarantee. The thing of natural living. So that’s that still drives me today is the fact that I am still helping Australian’s what I did. I quit my job as live healthier lives. a motor mechanic and I opened the store on the I am now in my 60’s and can honestly 1st of November 1982, on say, I feel more alert, more vibrant and have more energy today than I did 40 my 28th birthday. years ago. I’m a good example that if you embrace the principles of natural health Talking to customers is you can live a long healthy and vibrant life. If you make time for good health what made me happy you will always have enough health for a good time!Me, Grace and our 2 boys (1983) From the very first day of opening the doors, I just couldn’t keep my mouthshut. I just talked and talked and talked to every customer that came Yours in vibrant health,into my store. In fact I think I hold the longest record for talking to onecustomer, in one period. She came into the store at 9 o’clock and she leftat 5 o’clock in the afternoon. I’m not kidding - my wife is a witness to that. Me ( Today)New house or open Health Food Store? Grace worked at the store Frank Caruso, 3 Founder of Caruso’s Natural Healthand we had two young children at the time and a mortgage. I guessthinking about it now we took a huge risk opening a new business. I said

IN THE MEDIA:More children at risk as‘food allergy generation’comes of age: studytTrhipelehdosinpiAtaulsitsraatliiaonovraertethfoerppaostte1n3tiayellyarfsa,taalnaelwlersgtuicdryehaacstifoonusnhda. s almostAnd while young children are most Serious food allergies make up the bulk of and has to carefully monitor her food to avoid at risk of serious allergic reactions, attacks, particularly in children, with peanuts eating nuts. hospitalisation rates are increasing and tree nuts being the main cause.in school age children as the “food allergy “It was really frustrating when I was young.generation” gets older. The potentially fatal allergic reactions can I couldn’t eat birthday cake and couldn’t go cause rashes, swelling around the throat, to some parties,” she said. “But that is justUniversity of Canberra researcher Raymond shortness of breath, vomiting, abdominal something I will have to deal with for the restMullins warned that these children – born pain and low blood pressure. of my life until they find a cure.”more than a decade ago – will pose morechallenges to the health system as they The paper, published on Wednesday in the Caitlin said other children at her school hadget older and become more at risk of fatal Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, similar food allergies, including one of herreactions as adults. found children younger than four had the best friends, and it was something parents highest hospitalisation rate for serious food and teachers were much more aware of thanThe study found there were 6.3 cases allergies, with 30.3 cases per 100,000 in 2011 they used to be.of serious allergic reactions per 100,000 compared with 7.3 cases 13 years ago.people in 1998, but by 2011 it had risen Professor Tang said the government had toto 17.7 cases. But rates have surged most in the 5-14 address the increases in serious allergies and age bracket, particularly in recent years. make sufficient resources available.“Food allergy is clearly a chronic There were 12.1 cases per 100,000 forproblem now,” Murdoch Childrens “In the past allergy was not common. ItResearch Institute co-researcher this age group in 2011, a more than wasn’t part of the curriculum in medicalMimi Tang said. “It is an sevenfold increase. training so most of the general practitioners,increasing burden.” physicians and pediatricians working today Caitlin Louey, 16, had a serious are not familiar with food allergies,” she said. allergic reaction to peanuts when she was three after “It used to be one child per school having a trying a Drumstick ice-cream, severe allergy – it is now one or two children per class”. Written by: Craig Butt, Health Reporter Published: July 15, 2015 Source: http://www.smh.com.au/ act-news/more-children-at-risk-as-food- allergy-generation-comes-of-age-study- 20150714-gic4q1.html4

Is stregsesttoinrgmtoilydoaun?xiety wIf hyoyunoatretrfyeeClainrgussot’rsesSsteredssor&mAilndxlyieatynSxiporuasy,!People lead very busy lives these days. Stress, mild anxiety and mood swings We only offer premium quality formulas Often we have to cope with tight deadlines, At Caruso’s Natural Health we pride ourselves on demands, worries and frustrations. That’s why Caruso’s Stress & Anxiety Spray may assist with always offering premium quality formulations.you can sometimes experience stress and anxiety. stress and mild anxiety. It may increase your Caruso’s Stress & Anxiety Spray is manufactured in calmness, help in the management of mood Australia in line with Australian Quality Standards.Stress can be caused by an experience that makes swings and help support a calm, positive mood. It Caruso’s Stress & Anxiety Spray is now available may also help relieve nervous tension and support from where you picked up this magazine in a 30mlyou feel frustrated or nervous. Anxiety is more a your ability to cope with stress. oral spray for RRP $24.95. For more information on Caruso’s Stress & Anxiety Spray please callsense of fear, worry or unease. MADE IN May help balance your body’s our qualified Naturopaths or Customer Service AUSTRALIA stress hormones Representatives on 1300 304 480 or visitAustralian made premium www.carusoshealth.com.au. When a stressor becomes too much, your bodyquality formula may undergo many changes which may make NEW life harder than normal to deal with. The levels ofTargeting stress and mild anxiety, the premium cortisol, the ‘stress hormone’ in your body may Stress & Anxiety Spray is a Trade mark of Caruso’s Natural Health.quality Caruso’s Stress & Anxiety Spray is made in increase. Caruso’s Stress & Anxiety Spray may helpAustralia. It features an ingredient called Bluenesse®, balance your cortisol levels. Always read the label and use only as directed.which was clinically studied in Australia. You just If symptoms persist see your Health Care Professional.spray this delightful tasting liquid into your mouth Help for your memory © 2015 Caruso’s Natural Healthand swallow. It’s that easy! Melissa officinalis, which is found in Caruso’s Stress CHC70731-06/15Are you ‘swimming’ in stress? & Anxiety Spray, has also traditionally been used to strengthen the memory. It may help increaseStress impacts on people in different ways. You your alertness and support your concentration andmay experience some stress in your life – and mental focus. Melissa officinalis is also traditionallythat is quite normal. Getting stuck in heavy used for mental fatigue.traffic, relationship hiccups, running late for anappointment, public speaking, going for job Discreet travel-sized bottleinterviews, money worries, moving house, adifficult boss, getting married or starting a new The travel-sized Caruso’s Stress & Anxiety Sprayschool or job may lead to stress. bottle is discreet and easy to use. You can easily slip it into your bag or pocket.What causes anxiety?Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension or fear. It is a 100% Money Back Guaranteeprocess whereby you become concerned about thefuture. Anxious feelings can occur daily or come on The quality Caruso’s Stress & Anxiety Spray wasfor no particular reason. developed by Caruso’s Natural Health, a proudHelp take control Australian owned family company, founded by Frank Caruso. Frank is so passionate about helpingMany people struggle with stress and mild anxiety. people with their health he stands behind everyThat’s why Frank Caruso and his passionate one of his formulas with a 100% Money Backteam of researchers developed Caruso’s Stress & Guarantee. Frank’s confident because behind himAnxiety Spray. The formula features an ingredient is a passionate team of experts who create all ofcalled ‘Bluenesse®’, an extract of the herb Melissa his formulations. See the Caruso’s Stress & Anxietyofficinalis, which was clinically studied in Australia. Spray carton or our website for more details.This herb has been traditionally used in Europe as amild sedative and calming agent. And it may assistwith nervous tension and poor sleep. 5

MtheaSnneaegziinnggSeason Spring may bring warmer weather such as oranges, lemons and grapefruit. Peppermint Tea may also be used to aid in and longer days. However it is a These fruits also contain bioflavonoids, relieving congestion. Use honey to sweeten season which is not welcomed by which have powerful anti-allergy effects. The and enjoy the benefits. everyone. For some people spring combination of vitamin C and bioflavonoids means itchy eyes, sneezing, and provides a natural decongestant and Add to your daily routine: congestion from hay fever and other antihistamine for sufferers and may help allergies. So is there anything you alleviate symptoms of hay fever effectively. Showers can do to aid hay fever and allergies Showers offer an added benefit for springtime during the spring season? Foods high in Omega 3 allergy sufferers. A quick rinse after spending Hay fever is typically an acute inflammatory time outdoors can help remove allergens from response to an allergen, (an allergic reaction) Omega 3 Fatty Acids are naturally anti- your skin and hair which may aid in soothing triggered by pollen, mould, animal dander, inflammatory. They may aid in reducing your hay fever symptoms. dust and other similar inhaled allergens. For susceptibility to allergens while improving Aromatherapy oils some their allergies may be severe and require immunity. You can find high amounts of Aromatherapy oils such as eucalyptus oil the attention of a doctor or other health care Omega 3 in: when used in a vaporizer can clear the air in professional. For milder cases, home remedies your home and ease the symptoms of hay may provide all the relief you need. • Sardines fever by helping to open your sinuses and Nutrients and food to add to your diet: nasal passages. Vitamin C • Salmon If you don’t have a vaporizer simply add a few Vitamin C is a known natural antihistamine drops of oil to a bowl of steaming water. Don’t and can be found in a range of citrus fruits • Flax seeds swallow the oil or apply it directly to your skin.6 • Walnuts Home remedies may take time to aid and prevent allergies, but if they are followed Local Honey properly, one can stay healthier and enjoy spring and its benefits without suffering from Incorporating a teaspoon or two of locally allergies and the irritating symptoms that grown honey into your diet even before the come along with them. season may enhance resistance to pollen. Bees collect honey from local plants, which By Adele Ghraiche may contain pollen by consuming the BAppSc (Naturopathic Studies) product it aids in helping your body adjust to PGradDip ( Naturopathy) pollen exposure. Tea Ginger is very good as a decongestant and antihistamine. It has a direct effect on the anti-inflammatory processes of the human body, as it plays an essential role in controlling the platelet-activating factor. If you are not a fan of ginger tea, you can use chamomile or green tea as an alternative which both also have antihistamine effects.

ARE YOU HAVINGPROBLEMSSLEEPING? Then it’s time to get a Good Night’s SleepUp to 35% of Australians have experienced feeling under pressure, nervous or mildly anxious. So stand behind Caruso’s Good Night’s Sleep with a trouble sleeping at one time or another. sleeping soundly is made much harder when you feel 100% Money Back Guarantee*. I’m also very Unfortunately, even minimal sleep stressed. This is why we included the herb Melissa proud to tell you that Caruso’s Good Night’s Sleep isloss can take a toll on your mood, emotions, officinalis- commonly known as Lemon Balm; which manufactured right here in Australia.energy, efficiency, and ability to handle stress. may help to increase calmness in people with mild Yours in Vibrant Health,Therefore sleep is a necessity not a luxury anxiety. Another benefit of Lemon Balm is that it haswhich may help you to feel refreshed and been traditionally used for sleep, nervous tension Frank Caruso.”perform up to your potential. and mental fatigue. Melissa officinalis has also been Caruso’s Good Night’s Sleep is available from where traditionally used in herbal medicine as a sleep you picked up this magazine in a 75 grams oralIf you suffer from nervous tension, mild anxiety, stress, aid particularly in times of restlessness due to powder size for RRP $23.95. For more information onirritability or restlessness; you may find it difficult to fall mental stress. Caruso’s Good Night’s Sleep, please call our qualifiedasleep; you may wake up in the middle of the night and Naturopaths or Customer Service Representatives onthen can’t get back to sleep; your mind may start racing Magnesium Stress increases your body’s need 1300 304 480 or visit www.carusoshealth.com.au.when all you want to do is sleep. So rather than lying in for Magnesium. Another reason why Magnesium isbed, you should do something about it! an important ingredient is because stress intensifies AMUSATDREAILNIA Magnesium depletion. Low Magnesium levels mayThe good news is there’s a new herbal and nutritional also lead to agitation and mild anxiety. Plus, it helps Good Night’s Sleep is a Trade mark of Caruso’s Natural Health.formula called Caruso’s Good Nights Sleep that may be to provide relief of muscle cramps, spasms and assistsjust what you need. restless legs. Taurine is also included as it may help Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms support normal muscle function. This formula also persist see your Health Care Professional. *Please seeDelicious Sleep powder It has taken Frank Caruso’s contains Sour Cherry. website for details on my Money Back Guarantee.scientific team hours of research to develop Caruso’sGood Night’s Sleep to help you have a good night’s So if you’re having trouble switching off and falling CHC71018-09/15sleep. Caruso’s Good Night’s Sleep powder is an easy to asleep... or you’re having trouble staying asleep tryuse, delicious natural vanilla cherry flavour. It contains a Caruso’s Good Night’s Sleep tonight!special blend of Magnesium, Hops, Lemon Balm, Taurineand Sour Cherry. The herbs Lemon Balm and Hops have The Frank Caruso’s Story In 1979 Frank’s lifebeen traditionally used to help you to fall asleep, stay changed forever when he read an amazing book aboutasleep, and assist stress and nervous tension impacting bowel health through natural living. Ever since Frankyour sleep. It also may help in relieving muscle cramps, has dedicated his life in educating Australian’s aboutspasms and assisting restless legs. Caruso’s Good Night’s the benefits of healthy eating and the important role itSleep is suitable for children 12 years and over. plays in the promoting good health. Frank’s philosophy is simple – “Eat to live and don’t live to eat - PreventionHere’s more information about the ingredients in is far better than cure!” Frank is now in his sixties andCaruso’s Good Nights Sleep… continues to embrace the principles of natural living and lives an active, vibrant and healthy life.Hops With its calming and sedative action, Hops mayassist when you are having difficulty falling asleep. In A personal message from founderTraditional Chinese Medicine Hops is used for the relief of Frank Caruso “As always I’m still closely involvedsleeplessness and restlessness. in the development of my health formulas from conception to launch. From selecting the qualityThe herb Hops has also been used in Ayurvedic medicine ingredients, reviewing the scientific evidence andfor restlessness, nervous tension and as a sedative. the educational material. That’s why I’m happy toLemon Balm Stress is usually characterised byfeelings of being overwhelmed. This may leave you 7

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IN THE MEDIA:RISINGUNEMPLOYMENTamong young Aussiesmatchedbyincreasing anxiety,depression and stressBetween 2010 and 2014, the experiencing anxiety in an average 12 Angela Smith, Group Account Director, proportion of Australian adults months has risen from 11.2% to 23.0%, the Roy Morgan Research, says: looking for work rose from 4.0% highest incidence of any age group and wellto 7.4%*. Over the same time frame, above the national average of 16.6%. “The rise of youth unemployment inincidence of depression, stress and The proportion of 18-24 year-olds affected Australia is a huge source of concern, andanxiety has also risen. Coincidence or by stress has grown from 24.0% to 33.7%, the Federal Government needs to address itconnection? The latest findings from while incidence of depression has increased before it gets any more widespread.Roy Morgan Research suggest that these from 11.3% to 19.4% again, consistentlytwo trends are closely linked, especially higher than the national averages (25.2% “At this critical stage of a young person’s lifewhen it comes to young job-seekers... and 14.5% respectively). and career, the failure to find a job can haveIn 2010, 9.5% of young Aussies aged 18-24 serious implications on their self-esteem andwere looking for work. By the end of 2014, It is worth noting that the figures above are general mental health. It is no coincidencethis figure had almost doubled to 18.9%. for young Australians in general, taking in that stress, anxiety, depression and evenSimilarly dramatic increases in incidence those who are employed full-time and part- panic attacks have sky-rocketed in incidenceof mental health conditions such as time, those looking for work, and students. over the past five years among 18-24 yeardepression, anxiety and stress among this olds as unemployment rises.age group suggest that the pressures of Among 18-24 year-olds who are looking forjob-hunting and establishing their career work, the incidence of these mental health “While these mental health conditions areis taking a toll. conditions is even higher. Almost 28% affecting more Aussies of all ages, youngOver the last five years, the proportion reported experiencing anxiety last year; Australians are being hardest hit. Whileof 18-24 year-olds who reported 24.7% said they’d been depressed; and a 14.5% of the population were affected by whopping 41.2% were affected by stress. depression last year, this shot up to one quarter of young job-seekers. Not only is this Rising youth unemployment and its implications for mental health sad, it puts more pressure on our already stretched healthcare system.” Stress: 33.7% *(NB: this equates to an unemployment rate of Base: Australians aged 18-24 10.9% of the adult workforce)30% Published: May 25, 2015 Source: Roy Morgan Research 24.0% Anxiety: 23% Graph source: Roy Morgan Single Source (Australia),20% Depression: 19.4% January 2010 –December 2014 (n=24,420). Total Looking for 11.3% 910% 11.2% Work: 18.9% 9.5% Panic attack: 9.9% 4.9% 0% Jan 11 - Dec 11 Jan 12 - Dec 12 Jan 13 - Dec 13 Jan 14 - Dec 14 Jan 10 - Dec 10

DISCOVER HOW: Vitamin K2 may utilise Calcium & Vitamin D for better bone building & healthier bone support!Did you know every bone in your body stronger. Without adequate Vitamin K2 100% Money Back Guarantee is completely reformed about every Calcium will not properly attach to your bones. 10 years? This process is regulated by There is no way around this important step in The quality Caruso’s Vitamin K2 was developedOsteoblasts, cells that build up your skeleton bone formation. Vitamin K2 helps maintainand Osteoclasts, cells which break down your bone strength. It also may help support and by Caruso’s Natural Health, a proud Australianskeleton. As long as the bone building activity maintain bone mineral density.of Osteoblasts exceeds the destructive action of owned family company, founded by FrankOsteoclasts, the process of maintaining healthy Calcium belongs in your bonesbone is kept under control. Caruso. Frank is so passionate about helping Caruso’s Vitamin K2 may help support andOsteoblasts produce a Vitamin K2 dependent maintain strong, healthy bones. Vitamin K2 is people with their health, heprotein called Osteocalcin. It needs Vitamin the most biologically active form of VitaminK2, like that found in Caruso’s Vitamin K2, K2. It is the most beneficial for bone health stands behind every one of AMUSATDREAILNIAto become biologically active and function maximisation. Vitamin K2 also helps remove his formulas with a 100%properly. Once this happens, Osteocalcin Calcium from areas where it shouldn’t be, suchbinds Calcium to your bone matrix and helps as soft tissue and your cardiovascular system. Money Back Guarantee. Frank’sbuild healthy bones. This makes your skeleton Vitamin K2 does this by removing Calcium from your blood and moving it to your bones confident because behind him is a passionate and teeth. This is important because if you have low Vitamin K2 levels, the Calcium in team who create all of his formulations. your body may collect in your blood leading to calcification of soft tissue areas. So if you want a quality bone building formula, Bone building nutrients which helps your body better utilise Calcium belong together and Vitamin D3, try Caruso’s Vitamin K2 today. The major use of Calcium in your body is in your skeleton (and teeth). You need a steady Caruso’s Vitamin K2 is available from the store supply of Calcium to help keep up the constant repair and rebuilding of your bones. But the where you picked up this magazine in a 60 problem with Calcium is thinking about it in isolation. In nature, nutrients do not come in capsules size for RRP $24.95. isolated packages. For more information please call our qualified Calcium for example, may be better taken with Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3. If you take Naturopaths or Customer Service Representatives a Calcium supplement, it’s important to maintain a proper balance between Calcium, on 1300 304 480. Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3 naturally complement each other. Without adequate Vitamin K2, Calcium will not properly attach to your bones. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your Healthcare Professional. © 2015 Caruso’s Natural Health CHC70014-07/1410

ChTeomxiiccalsin your HOME!As we look at protecting our health, we need to look not just at nutrition, diet and physical activity, but also exposure to chemicals. There are many inexpensive, easy to use natural alternatives which can be safely used in your household for cleaning.Today’s modern home is loaded Essential oils are generally considered safe; Wood Cleaner: Combine 2 tablespoons of with toxic and polluting however some extracts can trigger allergies so olive oil, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and add substances to make domestic keep in mind when choosing your oils. a cup of warm water in a spray bottle, spraylife easier. The cost of these on to the wood and wipe with a dry cloth.commercial, chemical products can Natural homemade recipesbe high and you might pay the price Please note: Marble or stone kitchenlater with long term health concerns All purpose cleaner: Equal parts vinegar and benchtop materials require a differentfor you and your family. water. The vinegar smell dissipates as soon as cleanser because the acidity of vinegar it dries, but if it bothers you add a few drops of can scratch the surface. Instead, substituteYou can really clean without chemicals lemon juice. Put into a spray bottle and use for rubbing alcohol or vodka. almost all of your cleaning.Before we get to the spring-cleaning, let’s By Mapula Strachancheck out some of the most common useful Window and mirror cleaner: Pour a quarter Adv. Diploma Naturopathnon-toxic cleaning products. of a cup of vinegar in a spray bottle, and fill the rest with warm water. Add a bit ofVinegar: The acidity of white vinegar Eucalyptus oil which when rubbed on theeffectively eliminates grease, removes mirrors will prevent them from fogging up.growth of mould, odours, stains and waxbuild-up. Carpet deodorizer: For general cleaning on light coloured rugs, sprinkle baking soda beforeBaking Soda: Baking Soda has the ability you vacuum. For stains, mix equal parts bakingto remove grease and grime and it will also soda, salt, and white vinegar. Apply the pastecleanse and deodorize your home. to the stain and let dry, then vacuum.Lemon: Natural lemon juice is the Oven cleaner: Combine three parts bakingstrongest acidic juice and the most effective soda, one part salt, and one part water.against household bacteria, rust, mould, Spread the mixture across the oven surfaceand cuts through grease and shines hard and let it sit for eight hours. Scrape andsurfaces. It also smells good! wipe clean.Olive Oil: Olive Oil is good for cooking butalso good to polish with.Essential oil: Makes a great scent tohomemade cleaning products unless youwant your house to smell like vinegar. 11

COMBATINGCOhBilEdShoIToYd By Frank CarusoObesity in children is a major cost of obesity for both children and adults In support of my statement I would health concern for many health in Australia, including health system like to share the following experience professionals and parents. The costs, productivity and carers costs, was with you.number of overweight children in estimated to be around $58 billion.**Australia has increased dramatically in When I worked in my health foodrecent years. From 1985 to 1995, the Who’s to blame? store in the early eighties, I had manynumber of overweight 7-15 year olds young mothers come into my storealmost doubled. At the current rate, it is Causes of obesity in children include with a shopping trolley full of groceries.predicted that 65% of young Australians unhealthy food choices, lack of physical I would always start a conversationwill be overweight or obese by 2020.* activity and unhealthy eating habits. about the importance of healthy eating Children are consuming far too many and the role it plays in prevention ofThe increase in the number of overweight calories everyday than they can burn! disease. They would often say; “Mychildren is disturbing, not only because it What’s worse, most of the food they eat is family eat a balanced diet, lots of freshcauses health problems later in life but it processed, high in fat, loaded with sugar, fruits, grains and healthy food.”I wouldcan also lead to social problems. Overweight contain preservatives, artificial flavours, ask them kindly if it would be okay ifchildren are more likely to be teased and colours and provide little nutritional I went through their shopping trolley.bullied by their peers and/or develop low value. The frightening reality is, things Surprisingly, some would say yes!self-esteem or body image problems. will get worse before they get betterOverweight children are also more likely to unless there is dramatic change in public I would slowly start unloading thebecome overweight adults.* attitude and culture. contents of their shopping trolley onto my counter and would leave what mostStudies have shown that once children Many people feed their pets better nutritionists would consider healthybecome obese they are more likely to stay than they feed their children! food in their trolley; fresh fruits andobese into adulthood and have an increased vegetables, some dairy products, freshrisk of developing both short and long-term When I first set out on my journey to spread meats and grains etc. On my counterhealth conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes the word about the benefits of nutrition, it we would end up with a huge stack ofand cardiovascular disease.** quickly occurred to me that many people I packaged processed foods, sweets and spoke to were feeding their pets better than drinks, most of which were loaded withObesity, not only has significant health and they were feeding their children. It may sugar, salt, fat, preservatives, artificialsocial impacts, but it also has considerable have been unintentional, but never the lesseconomic impacts. In 2008, the total annual from where I was standing, it was obvious.12

colours and flavours. These included health crisis our children and our nation potato chips and chocolate treats withice-cream, biscuits, soft drinks, energy are facing if we continue to ignore the raw nuts, and replace energy and coladrinks, flavoured dairy drinks, cream facts. I’m hoping that when you read drinks with fresh fruit and vegetablecakes, sugar candy, chocolate treats, this article you will also become a health juices (not bottled juices please). Manypotato chips, doughnuts, canned foods, crusader and join in with me to spread of these foods are high in fibre, rich infrozen vegetables, frozen dinners and the the word about the benefits of healthy vitamins, minerals, and essential fattylist goes on. eating and exercise and the essential role acids. Also, children need to drink at it plays in promoting good health. That’s least 600mls of pure water every day.I would then ask my customer if they all I wish for!had a pet. Many would say; Yes, I have It’s very important that healthya dog! I would say: “Would you fill up Here are some simple health tips eating habits start earlyyour dog’s water container with soft for parents!drink?”They would say: No! I would Your children need good nutritionask: “Would you serve them pancakes Firstly I would like you to have a for healthy brain function, to buildwith syrup for breakfast?”No! “Would long hard look at your shopping list strong bones and to develop a healthyyou give them ice cream for dessert, and start reducing the amount of immune system. So the sooner youchocolate for an afternoon snack or unhealthy snacks and processed foods. start your kids on good, nutritionalcandy before bed-time?”No, of course For example potato chips, sweets, foods, the better. My message isnot! I’d ask: “Why not?” Most would chocolate treats, processed cereals, ice simple - EAT TO LIVE! What yourreply: Because it will make them creams, biscuits, energy drinks and children eat today is what walkssick! I’d say: “What do you think it’s soft drinks etc. As I said earlier, most and talks tomorrow!doing to your kids?”Most customers of these foods are loaded with sugarwould get very defensive and say; and contain artificial flavours, colours References:It’s in moderation! I would point to and preservatives and provide little * http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/my counter and then the shopping nutritional value.trolley and would say, “madam, this is bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Obesity_not moderation, this is saturation of So what should we be eating or in_children?openunhealthy food.” not be eating? ** http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@. nsf/Lookup/4102.0Main+Features20SHere’s the good news! A good start is to slowly introduce ep+2009 wholefoods to your diet. For example;We can help our children fight obesity replace white bread with wholemealby encouraging them to eat more bread, white rice with brown rice, whitefresh food and avoid eating junk and pasta with wholemeal pasta,processed food. It’s also very importantthat you encourage your children toexercise daily, get them involved in asport or an outdoor activity. Exerciseis the best way to burn off those extracalories. Many health professionalsagree that if children adopted healthiereating habits and exercised regularly,this would reduce the risk of themdeveloping many health conditionslater in adult life.Over the last few months I’ve beenlooking at ways on how to reach morepeople to help me on my mission andspread the word on the benefits ofnutrition and the role it plays in theprevention of disease. I’ve recentlystarted doing radio interviews detailingthe alarming health statistics and the

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Dyoo uyorutrehaylisreohiodwgilmapnodrtiasn?tY our thyroid gland affects many Helps maintain healthy thyroid Vitamins B1 and B6 may assist your stress organs and systems in your body. hormone production levels and support your nervous system. It regulates how much energy you Tyrosine also helps here. It acts as anproduce; how quickly you burn calories; Caruso’s Thyroid Manager is formulated to adaptogen and may relieve the physicalit regulates your body’s temperature; your help support thyroid hormone production symptoms of stress.consumption of oxygen and your heart and maintain healthy metabolism. Iodine israte. Your thyroid also regulates how one of the most important components of Help keep your immunesensitive your body is to other hormones thyroid hormones and is required for thyroid system strongand helps with pregnancy. So if you want hormone production on a continual basis.help to support your thyroid’s health, Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism and Particularly as you grow older yourCaruso’s Thyroid Manager could be your body’s ability to burn carbohydrates immunity becomes more important. Zincthe answer. and fats for energy. Significantly your body and Vitamin C help maintain a healthy can’t make its own Iodine. This is why it is in immune system. Whilst Zinc, Selenium andHelp the health of your Caruso’s Thyroid Manager. Vitamin B1 may assist with normal immunethyroid gland system functioning. Vitamin D also provides Selenium has been added because it is support for the immune system.Thyroid hormones regulate many of your essential for normal thyroid hormonebody’s metabolic processes, including metabolism. Both Selenium and Iodine 100% Money Back Guaranteegrowth and energy use. Fortunately, are needed for the production of thyroidthe powerful Caruso’s Thyroid Manager hormones. Also, studies have shown thyroid The quality Caruso’s Thyroid Manager wasformula provides key nutrients involved hormones in the elderly are influenced by developed by Caruso’s Natural Health, ain normal thyroid hormone production Selenium status. Next is the amino acid proud Australian owned family company,and metabolism. These nutrients include Tyrosine. It reacts with Iodine to form founded by Frank Caruso. Frank is soIodine, Selenium, Tyrosine, Zinc, B group thyroid hormones. passionate about helping people withVitamins, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. their health he stands behind every one In addition to Iodine, Selenium and Tyrosine, of his formulas with a 100% Money Back AUMSTARDAELIINA Zinc and Vitamin D may help support your Guarantee. Frank’s confident because thyroid gland health. Zinc may help support behind him is a passionate team of normal, healthy thyroid function, whilst experts who create all of his formulations. Vitamin D helps support your thyroid gland’s See the Caruso’s Thyroid Manager carton health generally. or our website for more details. Support the thermostat of your body So if you are looking to support the health of your thyroid gland, help thyroid Thyroid hormones make cells use more hormone production and your metabolism energy. By controlling how much energy try Caruso’s Thyroid Manager today! your cells use, they also help to regulate your body temperature. Heat is released Caruso’s Thyroid Manager is available when energy is used, increasing your from where you picked up this magazine body’s temperature. in 30 tablets size for RRP $22.95 and an economical 60 tablets size. For more Help your stress levels information please call our qualified Naturopaths or Customer Service Caruso’s Thyroid Manager has been Representatives on 1300 304 480 or formulated with your stress levels in mind. visit www.carusoshealth.com.au. Caruso’sThyroid Manager is aTrade mark of Caruso’s Natural Health. © Caruso’s Natural Health 2015. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your Healthcare Professional. Vitamin Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. CHC53366-07/1416

BENEFITS OFSEeaastoinnaglWalking into a supermarket so is its nutrient content. Most fruits and Autumn is the best time for: Asian during winter and seeing all vegetables reach their nutritional peak greens, broccoli, brussels sprouts, beans, the summer fruits available around the same time they should be cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery,such as strawberries may be convenient. harvested. Not only will they taste better but cucumber, eggplant, fennel, ginger, leek,However is the convenience of having their nutrient content would be higher. For lettuce, onion, parsnip, peas, potato,fruits and vegetables which are not in example the redder a red tomato is, the more pumpkin, sweet potato, turnip andseason being available to us worth it? beta-carotene it contains. mushrooms.The best consequence of eating seasonally is When produce is in season locally, the A variety of delectable fruits such asthat you get the best tasting, healthiest food relative abundance of the crop usually makes apple, banana, custard apple, figs,available. While Australia produces a wide it less expensive. If you’ve ever tried to buy grapes, guava, honeydew, kiwifruit,variety of fresh fruit and vegetable crops all cucumbers in winter or oranges in summer, lime, mandarin, mango, nashi, papaya,year round, there are some products which you’ll know what I mean. passionfruit, peach, pear, persimmon,only grow for a few months of the year. In plum, pomegranate and quinces.these circumstances, growers store products If you purchase fruits and vegetables inin cold storage when they are out of season so season you will be surprised at the variety We all know winter is the timeAustralians can purchase Australian products that you will have all year round. for oranges, however there areall year round. The reality being that much other fruits available as a sweetof the produce that ends up on your kitchen In spring you will find delicious fruits treat: Apples, custard apple, grapefruit,tables has been stored for months and such as: Bananas, blood orange, grapefruit, kiwifruit, mandarin, nashi pear, quince,travelled huge distances to get to you. mango, papaya and pineapple. A variety rhubarb and tangelo. Winter also has of colourful, nutritious vegetables such as a great variety of vegetables for winterWhen purchasing fruit and vegetables which artichoke, asparagus, beans, broad beans, warmer meals such beetroot, broccoli,are not in season you need to consider how broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, cucumber, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrot,the produce was manufactured, with things lettuce, peas, potato, silver beet, spinach, cauliflower, celery, fennel, horseradish,like; was it picked unripe, frozen and then tomatoes and zucchini. Jerusalem artichoke, leek, okra, olives,gassed to ripen? If the ripening process of onion, parsnip, peas and turnips. In summer you won’t be able to resist: the produce is disturbed, Apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, So when you are picking produce, next guava, mangoes, nectarine, passionfruit, time remember that seasonal eating not pineapple, raspberries. The variety of only has more nutrient value but you will be supporting your local farmer too. vegetables for summer salads include asparagus, By Adele Ghraiche capsicum, celery, BAppSc (Naturopathic Studies) cucumber, PGradDip ( Naturopathy) eggplant, lettuce, radish, squash, 177 zucchini and zucchini flower.

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Healthy babies MADE BYhealthy parentsToxins are substances that future father’s sperm. Half of the DNA that to over react to harmless substances suchcan interfere with the normal makes up the embryo does not belong to as foods, pollens, grass and animal hair.processes of the body through you; it belongs to your partner as well.the interference with enzymes, Before and during pregnancy you needblockage of cellular transport A fertility cleanse encourages the liver to avoid eating foods that you know ormechanisms, oxidative damage, to cleanse the body of toxins and excess suspect make you feel unwell as foodblockage of receptors sites, hormones. It may also support the uterus intolerances can potentially pass throughmimicking hormones or to cleanse itself of old stagnant blood and the placenta and affect your developingneurotransmitters and blockage increases circulation to the uterus while baby’s immune system which mayof nutrient absorption. A major tonifying the uterine system and reducing increase the risk of allergies in your childsource of toxicity for most people any inflammation in the body. and morning sickness for the mother.is their digestive system. Inflammation can occur in a subtle way in Nutrient deficienciesFood, if not digested properly can your body, whereby you are unaware of itsbecome fuel for the growth of dysbiotic presence, and one reason it is becoming A simple vitamin or mineral deficiencyorganisms. These organisms produce toxic so wide spread is because the western can be responsible for infertility. It ischemicals, and when they die, fragments diet is so pro-inflammatory. Sugar, flour, very important to correct any nutritionalof their cell membranes can be absorbed dairy products and alcohol are all highly deficiency before conception occurs. Youinto the blood stream and trigger an inflammatory foods. People with high need to clean up your diet and supplementinflammatory response. Our bodies have levels of inflammation in their body tend with the right nutrients three monthsseveral mechanisms to protect against before your attempt to conceive.toxins, but these defence mechanisms maybecome impaired, often as a result of being Note: Never detox during pregnancyoverloaded by toxins. or breastfeeding. You do not want to expose your baby to your body’s toxinsBenefits of detoxifying as they circulate in your blood as they arebefore conception: eliminated. Please consult your medical practitioner before you commenceWhile it may seem like a new trend, a program.cleansing has been around for many years,and it has always been used as a natural By Mapula Strachanway to keep the body healthy and may be Adv. Diploma Naturopathone of the most beneficial things to do bycreating a healthy body in preparation forpregnancy. Ideally, both parents should tryto detoxify because toxins can also impact a 19

IN THE MEDIA:ALCOHOLICLIVER DISEASE on the increase inyoung womenMore young women are being treated weighed less and had fewer active enzymes to among heavy drinkers but have almost no for advanced liver disease caused break down alcohol compared with men. impact on those who drink moderately, a British by steady and dangerous drinking study has found. starting in teenage years, doctors warn. Kirsten Morley, a coresearcher on the trial, said she saw women between 30 and 35 Fixing the minimum price to 45 pence (82¢) per Specialists say young, professional women who ‘’work in high volume, fast paced, male unit would have the most dramatic effect on are significantly contributing to the rising dominated job environments where they have the 5 per cent of serious problem drinkers men hospitalisation rates for people aged 20 to 29 been drinking heavily on a daily basis for having more than 23 schooners of beer a week, with alcoholic cirrhosis. many years’’. women having more than 16. A unit is defined as 10 millilitres of alcohol. ‘’We are used to alcoholic liver disease in ‘’Women often get caught up in what is middleaged men but scarily we are seeing socially acceptable. They might be drinking to University of Sheffield researchers said a a significant number of women in their 20s help anxiety or as a social lubricant. minimum price would not penalise responsible and 30s in this situation,’’ Simone Strasser, drinkers, who would spend only about 78p more a liver specialist and spokeswoman for the ‘’Because people have the perception this is and drink just 1.5 less schooners a year. Gastroenterological Society of Australia, said. something that happens to old men, there is a stigma attached, which has prevented patients The president of the Australian Council on ‘’These are young professional women aged from seeking treatment.’’ Smoking and Health, Mike Daube, said price was 25 to 35 who are functioning in other areas of the ‘’single most important determinant’’ of their lives but are drinking at consistently risky She defined heavy drinking as more than four drinking behaviour. levels,’’Associate Professor Strasser said. ‘’They drinks each day but said the majority of her have busy lifestyles and think it’s not doing them patients were drinking at least six standard ‘’The alcohol industry promotes the scare any harm.’’ drinks or one bottle of wine every day for more that volumetric tax would impact heavily on than 10 years. moderate drinkers. This research consigns Figures from the Australian Institute of Health that argument to the dustbin,’’ he said. ‘’It is a and Welfare reveal that the number of hospital A 2011 study by Curtin University’s National disgrace that you can still get alcohol at $2 admissions from alcoholic liver disease almost Drug Research Institute found a tenfold a litre.’’ doubled from 2976 to nearly 6000 in the 15 years increase in the risk of hospital admissions for to 2009. cases of alcoholic cirrhosis in those aged 20 to The British study, published in The Lancet, 29 over the five years to 2003. It showed while predicted a reduction of alcoholrelated deaths by Paul Haber, a professor of addiction medicine at overall deaths due to alcoholic liver disease 860 and hospital admissions by almost 30,000 the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, said the increase were falling, there was a gradual increase in each year among low-income earners who in early and late stage alcoholic liver disease was the risk of young people developing alcoholic consume large quantities of cheap alcohol. evidence young people were extending their hepatitis, or early stage alcoholic liver disease. ‘’adolescent lifestyles well into the 20s’’. The British government has dropped plans for Tax reforms, limiting alcohol availability, and minimum pricing, on the basis responsible ‘’It’s an urban disease and a disease of affluence,’’ reducing outlet density and trading hours drinkers on low incomes could be penalised. said Professor Haber, who is leading a clinical would help, Professor Haber said. trial of the musclerelaxing drug baclofen to treat Source: http://www.smh.com.au/national/ alcoholic liver disease. ‘’Young people have more British study finds minimum alcohol alcoholicliverdiseaseontheincreaseinyoungwomen money and are less encumbered than they were pricing has little impact on moderate 2014021032cs7.html. 30 years ago.’’ drinkers He said women were particularly susceptible to Setting a minimum alcohol unit price would the toxic effects of alcohol because they generally reduce deaths and cut hospital admissions20

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