Nor'West News: April 04, 2017

NOR’WEST 2 [Edition NEWS datE]
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Tuesday April 4 2017 15
FLAME FILES
SENIOR LIVING
A natural approach to health
WARNING: A hot paint-stripping
gun and dry wood is a dangerous
combination.
Take care when
stripping paint
• By Mark Thomas – Fire Risk
Management Officer
ABOUT ONCE a year we get called to a
house that has been set on fire with a paint
stripping heat gun.
Of course, houses that have paint of
so many coats and thickness that they
require a heat gun, are normally made of
timber, generally many years old and dry
as a bone.
We had one of these fires on Tuesday in
Jutland St, North New Brighton.
Thankfully, this time the occupants of
the house noticed the wisps of smoke and
called the Fire Service nice and early. So
that a garden hose and a thermal imaging
camera check for hot spots were all that
was needed.
Sometimes the result is much worse. It
pays to check for any gaps between weatherboards
before starting.
Birds or rodent nests in wall cavities are
often responsible for fire development.
Don’t burn your house down trying to
improve it.
Smoke was also seen seeping out of a
house by neighbours in Skipton St, Mairehau,
a week ago. This time it turned out to
be muffins too long in the oven so it was
a matter of clearing the smoke away for
the attending crew. Sad for the St Albans
watch that attended. They like muffins.
Daylight saving ended on Sunday. If
you haven’t already done it, take the time
to replace the batteries in your smoke
alarms.
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What do you consider to be the main
moderator of your health? Do you consider
what you eat to be the number one
influence on the way your body operates,
or is it the amount and type of exercise?
Maybe you feel that the way you handle
or deal with the stress of modern life to
be the major determinant in how well and
healthy you are. It could be that you feel
there is a more spiritual component at
play or that your genes or family history
determines your health. What about
health literacy? Is there a correlation
between your knowledge of your own
body’s workings and how healthy you
are? Health literacy is about having the
ability to obtain, understand and process
information and services related to health
and to make appropriate health decisions
based on this knowledge. All of these
things play an important role in health and
obviously some will have more of a role
than others depending on the individual.
How you understand and choose to
deal with your health is a complex issue
involving many influences. As a natural
health practitioner I see my role as being
McKenzie Lifestyle Village
is in the final stages of
completion. There are still
great sites available and we also
have a number of affordable
villas ready for immediate
occupation.
Our beautiful Leisure Centre
was opened last year and the
pools, gymnasium and library
and lounge area are in use
daily. Outside, the bowling
green is very popular along
with Petanque, Mini-golf and
Table Bowls. By next summer
the Croquet Lawn will also be
available.
The residents enjoy an enviable resort style
lifestyle. It is also surprisingly affordable.
A former Christchurch resident, Judith,
says “We couldn’t have all this for what we
are paying if we were still in Christchurch.”
Another resident, David, says “my wife and
I have never been so well off as we are now
we moved to McKenzie Lifestyle Village.”
There are fuller testimonials on the village
homepage at mlv.co.nz.
someone that can help other people
to recognise the importance of these
moderators, identifying the ones that are
central to their health and to give them the
tools and knowledge to make the choices
they want to in order to achieve their
health goals. I help people understand their
health - explaining tests and diagnosis’s as
well as researching treatments available
to them. The most important approach to
your health is one that is informed - we
need to remember that we have choices
and that it is our responsibility to question,
research, explore all of the moderators
involved in this aspect of our lives. No
matter how you choose to deal with your
health, if you are feeling uninformed,
confused, frustrated, blasé or overwhelmed
reach out to someone to help you feel more
knowledgeable. I don’t believe there is one
single approach to health (or to anything
in life!), at times this is overwhelming
especially if you are dealing with a chronic
or life threatening issue. This is the time
when you want someone to tell you the
one thing that you can do that will turn
things around. Unfortunately even in these
The Leisure Centre at
McKenzie Lifestyle Village
NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS
We Can Help!
Marshall’s Health and Natural Therapy have two qualified medical herbalists and a team of highly
trained natural health advisors all offering a vast array of knowledge and experience.
We challenge ourselves to not only offer a great service, but to also go that step further in terms of
getting to the heart of your health issues and to help initiate change that will improve your health
in the long term. Our Herbalist Nadine Driver is available for private consultations, providing
guidance and education on a one on one basis. We also have a fully stocked dispensary packed
with high quality herbs and supplements! Come on in and have a chat and start to become more
informed and educated about the options available to support good health and wellbeing.
• Private consultations - with a focus on individualised health plans that suit your specific
needs and budget
• Bach flower remedies and consultations
• NZ Plant Rhythms remedies
• Practitioner only supplements available on prescription or via consultation
• Comprehensive range of dried herbs and liquid extracts, including NZ native herbs
• Tailor made tonics, medicinal creams, ointments, gels and poultices
• Comprehensive Functional testing including, hair & stool analysis, hormones, blood, thyroid etc.
• Blood pressure checks
Geraldine is a great little town with a very
pleasant microclimate. There is plenty
to do in and around the town with art
galleries, theatre and cinema, interesting
shops and boutiques, two museums and a
wide range of good places to eat. For the
more adventurous there are river and forest
walks nearby, opportunities for biking and
a choice of two local golf clubs.
For more information you can talk to
David Connolly about this on
0800 84 55 24.
Bringing You
the Best in
Natural Health
MARSHALLS HEALTH & NATURAL THERAPY
CONSULTING - PRESCRIBING - DISPENSING - MANUFACTURING - MEDICAL HERBALISTS
110 SEAVIEW RD, NEW BRIGHTON • PH 03 388 5757 • Email: enquiry@marshallshealthshop.co.nz
- WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP! -
situations a multi-pronged approach is
needed and that is where employing the
guidance of a natural health practitioner
can be of use. There are also times when
a single approach has been exhausted
and people are feeling like they have tried
everything - often this is just a case of those
people not being exposed to other choices
and possible options. It is a great thing
when you can facilitate a change that was
previously unknown and get a positive
result.
Marshall’s Health & Natural Therapy,
110 Seaview Road, New Brighton,
PH: 388-5757 or email:
enquiry@marshallshealthshop.co.nz
THE JOYS OF HOME OWNERSHIP #27
CLEANING
THE SPOUTING
Wouldn’t you rather be learning to play
the bagpipes? Let us take care of the
spouting at your new home at
McKenzie Lifestyle Village in Geraldine.
Contact David Connolly on 0800 84 55 24.
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