ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Have you ever found yourself questioning conventional Western medicine? Looking for something "natural"? Wonder if there’s something in Chinese medicine, which goes back thousands of years?
Alternative medicine, . also termed "complementary medicine", includes a long list of therapies - herbalism, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, iridology, homeopathy, and many more. The term "complementary" is preferred by many practitioners because they don’t see themselves as a substitute but as something that can be used along side conventional practices.
Many are traditional, used over thousands of years, but superceded by modern medical advances and discoveries. Antibotics are a good example of this.
The main problem with alternative practices is the "unknown". Some herbal medicines have side-effects, others can interfere with pharmaceuticals; and it is worth knowing that a large number of "natural" remedies for stress, insomnia and anxiety contain kava, linked to sever liver damage. Users cannot always be assured of quality, safety, ingredients, testing techniques and adherence to regulations.
If you are tempted, discuss it with your health practitioner, if possible. Herbal Medicines have been used for ages, and around 80% of the world’s population rely on these. They can be used to treat a range of problems, but in Australia are mainly used for colds and allergies. They can also be used to boost immunity and stamina. Just remember they contain potent chemicals and can interfere with modern drugs. St. John’s Wort as an example is known to disrupt the actions of certain drugs, including Warfarin.
Consider this check list, before you commence:
- Definitely consult your GP if you have a kidney disorder or are already taking prescribed drugs;
- Check if there is a TGA licence number, which means that testing has been done;
- Do not take for extended periods, or at high rates;
- If you are scheduled for surgery, stop taking these products at least 2 weeks beforehand;
- Never use herbs alone to treat serious or persistent conditions.
U3A's 30th Birthday
The sixteenth of April is a very auspicious date
As U3A has a very special birthday to celebrate.
Thirty years of learning in very good company
Has ensured our artistic abilities are all they can be.
An interesting new era in our life has now begun,
As our retirement years have been found to be fun.
On offer for all, there’s a great freedom of choice
Which allows all the grey-haired citizens a voice.
Dancing, singing and music sets our spirits free
Writing, swimming and bowls are yet another three.
Let’s prove to the world that there’s life in us yet
And our happiness, in old age, is a pretty sure bet.
Whose 30th ??????
Not U3A, not MADCOTA, not Senior Citizens BUT the building "Senior Citizens Centre". This such a gem of a poem that I decided to include it anyway. If you too were a little confused you were in good company. The Senior Citizens' Club recently celebrated its 21st Birthday BUT they were operating as a club for some years before the centre was built!!!!!!!!!!!
When a man has a birthday he takes a day off. When a woman has a birthday, she takes a year off.
She was looking forward to her 30th birthday. But she was looking in the wrong direction.
"Have you known your wife long?"
"Yes! Ever since we were the same age."
M is for the million things she gave me.
O means only that she's growing old.
T is for the tears she shed to save me.
H is for her heart of purest gold.
E is for her eyes with the love light shining
R means Right and Right she'll always be
Put them all together and they spell
MOTHER
The word that means the world to me.
The Peace Theory
If you're trying to get to sleep and the thoughts won't leave you alone, there's a magic little five letter word called Peace, and every time a thought pops into your lead, say the word "Peace".
Even if you don't have too many thoughts, but simply can't get to sleep, give this a go and please persist, for your sake.
A hypocritical country mayor told his council "One day I mean to make a pilgrimage to the top of Mount Sinai in the Holy Land and read the ten commandments aloud."
"Why don't you stay home and keep them?" suggested one of his councillors.
The new office girl at Smith's Bakery answered the phone. "Good morning. Smith's Bakery. To which crumb do you wish to speak?"
A Byron Bay fortune teller gazed into his crystal ball and told his young lady client that something amusing was about to happen to her. Then he burst into laughter. The young lady rose and slapped his face. "Why did you do that?"
"My mother," she said firmly, "always told me to strike a happy medium!"
The old farmer was making his first ever trip to Maryborough. He thought he knew a thing or two about cities so he phoned the Salvation Army. "Is it true you save young girls?" he asked.
"That is right," came the reply.
"Then save me one for the Senior Cit's dance on Saturday night," he asked.
KAMAHL
Coming event - Brolga Theatre Sunday 13th May at 2pm.
Tickets: $30.
With a thirty-five year recording history, embracing number one International hits and more than eighty gold & Platinum plaques, Kamahl has moved on to his own stratum in Australian Entertainment.
He stands as one of its great survivors:- a performer of integrity and tenacity who can claim a fiercely loyal following over a period that has seen many other singers rise and fall.
Thanks for the memories -
Many thanks to all the generous people who helped to make the 30th Birthday Party such an interesting morning and a great success.
Wherever help was needed, it was given - from putting out chairs, blowing up balloons, baking biscuits, the technology, performing items and cleaning up afterwards - the many many hands made light work of it all. I wonder how many of us will be around to help at the 40th Birthday Party? That thought is a good reason to live life to the full everyday!
Congratulations and thanks.
Barbara
Bill and Mary had made a wonderful job of bringing up their only child, John. But when he turned 30 they decided it really was time that he leave home. His first call to his mother... "Mum, how many sugars do I take in my coffee?"
She's just turned 32 but the way she turned it makes her 23.
A husband who forgets his wife's birthday will get something to remember her by.
She was born in the year of Our Lord only knows!
FLUORIDATION
The fluoridation of water is considered to be such a significant factor in the quest for better health for Queenslanders that the responsibility and advocacy for this has been transferred from the Oral Health Unity to the Office of the Chief Health Officer. The Chief Health Officer is a strong advocate for water fluoridation and has worked closely with the Oral Health Unit in this area. The move will strengthen the focus on oral disease as a significant health issue for Queenslanders and the role of water fluoridation in addressing the problem.
For information visit Queensland Health -
Report of the Chief Health Officer, Queensland, Brisbane 2006: The Health of Queenslanders 2006.
TUESDAY 15th May 2007 - 1.30 pm
Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Maryborough
Entry Fee - $3.00
Entertainment - Afternoon Tea
ALL WELCOME
When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
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