Osteopaths Helping You to Move Again, Pain-Free [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Abbas_Din_Doctors_of_Osteopathy_VictoriaGuest: Dr Abbas Din
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Dr Abbas Din is the medical osteopathic director of Doctors of Osteopathy Victoria. A friendly and knowledgeable osteopathic clinician, Dr Abbas is qualified in both Osteopathy and Myotherapy and in personal training. He graduated from RMIT University with a double degree in Applied Science (complimentary medicine) and a Masters in Osteopathy as well as completing an advanced diploma of Myotherapy. Abbas is experienced in treating both joint pain, spinal and back pain issues and combines his osteopathic and myotherapy expertise with his background in fitness and personal training to help his patient’s recover quickly from sporting and work place injuries. He has been involved with treating a wide range of patients from the dancers at the Australian Ballet Company to extreme athletes competing in ultra marathons, triathletes, cross-fitters and power-lifters.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, know more about the Doctors of Osteopathy Victoria from our guest medical osteopathic director Dr. Abbas Din. They use a combination of treatments such as deep tissue massage, gentle spinal adjustments, dry needling, TENS therapy, shockwave therapy and exercise rehabilitation to help speed up recovery and reduce pain so that you can return to your daily activities as quickly and as safely as possible. They use only sound, evidence-based, non-invasive manual therapy techniques to help you recover efficiently and safely. Their clinic is known for having supportive staff and well informed quality care to help ease your joint or back pain or just need a body tune up and posture check to help prevent any future injuries.

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The Health News – 14 April 2016

Overview:
• A South Australian dairy farming couple Mark and Helen Tyler we’re charged over a cow-sharing scheme have pleaded guilty to selling milk that did not comply with national standards.

• Doctors and the Liberal Opposition in South Australia are keen for the state to take another look at legalising medicinal use of marijuana.

• Nominations for the AMA Public Health Awards are now open. The awards, which include the AMA Excellence in Healthcare Award, AMA Woman in Medicine Award, AMA Women’s Health Award, AMA Men’s Health Award, AMA Youth Health Award, and AMA Doctor in Training of the Year, will be presented at the AMA National Conference in Canberra on 27-29 May 2016.

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The Health News – 13 April 2016

Overview:
• International team medical researchers are on the hunt for 13 lucky people who have what they have dubbed “superhero DNA,” studied the DNA of close to 600,000 people, zeroing in on individuals who carried damaging genetic mutations.

• A north Queensland research project will help improve the detection and management of high cholesterol disorders in younger patients says Clare Heal from James Cook University (JCU).

• Scientists from Imperial College London have for the first time scanned the brains of people using LSD and found the psychedelic drug frees the brain to become less compartmentalised and more like the mind of a baby.

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Providing Support for Families with Children who are Anaphylactic and Food Intolerant [Interview][Transcript]

Nicole_Azzopardi_The_Alchemy_CookbookGuest: Nicole Azzopardi
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Nicole Azzopardi is a blogger at MummaCare.com and author of The Alchemy Cookbook.Her family business, Mumma Care, supports mothers with children who are food allergic, intolerant and/or have autism by teaching cooking classes and running retreats on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, Australia.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, we are joined by Nicole Azzopardi here to talk about their family business Mumma Care. After searching for the most nutrient dense, healing food she could find to help heal her eldest daughter’s damaged digestive system, journalist, author and foundational food advocate Nicole, found the very best medicine came from rediscovering some of our oldest traditions.Simple, elegant and beautiful, the practice of culturing vegetables, making stocks and hearty soups and stews has provided the restorative qualities she had searched for.

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The Health News – 12 April 2016

Overview:
• The study by Monash University and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health found rates of Parkinson’s disease were between 34 and 78 per cent higher than average in Buloke, Horsham, Northern Grampians and Yarriambiack.

• The Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney and Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science are planning to establish a joint centre for research in cellular genomics. The Centre, which will be known as the Garvan-Weizmann Centre for Cellular Genomics, will be housed in The Kinghorn Cancer Centre in Sydney.

• Breast cancer survivor Rachelle Panitz first is one of 13 Australian cancer survivors being photographed for a calendar to raise money for National Breast Cancer Foundation.

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The Health News – 11 April 2016

Overview:
• A Canberra dance group is celebrating World Parkinson’s Day through a series of performances that show the disease is no barrier to hitting the dance floor.

• Researcher Kelly-Ann Bowles who specialises in bra design will work from a Victorian MP’s office as part of a program linking scientists and politicians.

• Researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne analysed the DNA of 64 Australians who died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and found a sizeable number had a heart gene fault that caused an irregular heartbeat.

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Quality Braces to Ensure the Best Balance for Maximum Functionality [Interview][Transcript]

Nicola_Cimarosti_PUSH_PSB_BracesGuest: Nicola Cimarosti
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Nicola Cimarosti is the National Product Specialist for PUSH & PSB Braces in Australia. Nicola has Fitness and Sales background and is currently building brand awareness amongst practitioners in Australia.

Segment overview: The PUSH & PSB Braces brands supply a comprehensive range of medical and sports braces to treat patients with joint pain which is associated with arthritis, tendonitis and injury in Australia. More information can be found at www.pushbraces.com.au and www.psbbraces.com.au

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Certified Health Specialists Helping People, Businesses Reach their Optimal Health and Productivity [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Dave_Jenkins_anti_agingGuest: Dr. Dave Jenkins
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Dr Dave Jenkins is an integrative physician, an expert in the science of optimal health and longevity and a member of the American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine. He is passionate about helping people achieve optimal health now and into a long vital future. Dr. Dave’s findings have profound implications for the way we live. He challenges the current disease based medical model with scientifically based strategies synthesized into a simple and doable plan suitable for individuals, families and companies. Dr. Dave’s innovative and radically different mission has resulted in winning many awards including the prestigious Rainer Arnhold Fellowship for social entrepreneurs.

Segment overview: Dr. Dave Jenkins and Miki Okuno have created THE MORE MODEL to combine the most powerful and proven behaviors of the healthiest cultures with the latest in health science. Their mission is to utilize the latest health science to measurably improve the vitality, productivity and longevity of individuals, families and businesses. They want the world to benefit from these scientific breakthroughs and stop wasting time on ineffective supplements and techniques.

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The Health News – 8 April 2016

Overview:
• A powerful new gene-editing technology called CRISPR has enormous potential to treat human diseases but the ability to tinker with genes can also be controversial. Since gene technology first emerged over 40 years ago we’ve seen a wealth of genetic advances — not least of all the decoding of the human genome in 2001.

• SA Health has apologised for its second error in prostate cancer tests in less than a week, it was revealed 100 men were left fearing they had prostate cancer, despite the fact they had already had their prostate glands removed, after test results incorrectly showed elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels.

• Some parents wonder if the European-style of drinking — introducing drink to children around the dinner table with family — would result in a better relationship with the substance later on.

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BioCeuticals Launches LDT for Improved Absorption, more Accurately Delivery of Active Ingredients [Interview][Transcript]

Belinda_Reynolds_BioCeuticals_liposomal_rangeGuest: Belinda Reynolds
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Belinda Reynolds is the Education Manager at BioCeuticals. She graduated with an Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2003. She has been involved in the complementary medicine industry for nearly 15 years – 10 of these working for BioCeuticals as the Practitioner Sales Consultant, Team Leader, Presenter, Educator and Writer, with an involvement in Marketing and Product Development. Outside of this Belinda has spent time working in hospitals and lectured at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies. Belinda’s greatest passion is assisting practitioners in developing their knowledge by presenting new research in the area of integrative medicine. Now a mother of two, pre- and postnatal, infant and child health have evolved as subjects particularly close to her heart.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, we welcome returning guest BioCeuticals‘ Education Manager Belinda Reynolds as she talks about the recent launching of their range of nutritional liquid supplements using liposomal encapsulation technology to improve absorption and more accurately deliver active ingredients. According to Belinda, liposomal delivery technology (LDT) is a cutting edge nanotechnology method of making microscopic “bubbles” to encapsulate various substances. She also said liposomes and nano-emulsions are very efficient because they allow dose levels to be smaller while still delivering effective ingredients.

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