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The National Bank in Warkworth is gearing up to host a series of events raising money for the Cancer Society this month.Daffodil Day local organiser Charlene Morrison says those who want tickets to the annual trivia and movie nights had better get in quickly.“Last year’s trivia night attracted around 120 people,” she says. “It is always a popular event. People love the fun atmosphere and the friendly banter between the teams.”The trivia night will be held at the Warkworth Bowling Club, in Mill Lane, on August 8 from 6pm. Teams of four to six are invited to participate, and table reservations are recommended. Tickets are $15 and include complimentary nibbles. Last year we raised $2500.”The movie The Bourne Legacy is playing at Matakana Cinemas on August 16 at 8.15pm. Tickets are $20 and are available at the bank.“Along with a roadside collection at the Hill Street intersection, there will be a BBQ outside the bank from 10.30am on Daffodil Day, August 31. “We will also be selling donated produce, Daffodil Day pens, teddy

Bank staff in Warkworth will again get behind the annual Daffodil Day campaign, raising money for the Cancer Society.

Mark Daffodil Day fundraisers on calendar

bears, windmills, and flowers and tickets to a number of raffles. All of us here at the bank always look forward to Daffodil Day. We love supporting such a worthy cause. We’d also like

to thank the community and local businesses for their generosity.”Another BBQ raising money for the Cancer Society will be held outside New World on September 1.

The impact of cancer in NZThe daffodil, one of the first flowers of spring, is used as a symbol of hope for the one-in-three New Zealanders affected by cancer. Every year, around 21,000 people are diagnosed and around 9000 people die from cancer.There are more than 100 different types of cancer and the most commonly diagnosed is prostate cancer, followed by colorectal and breast cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in NZ.Most people diagnosed with cancer are between the ages of 60 and 70 years old, with 56 percent of all cancer registrations in 2008 occurring in people aged 65 and over. Kiwis can reduce their risk of cancer by giving up smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active and eating a diet high in fruit and vegetables, avoiding over-exposure to ultra violet radiation from the sun and sun beds, avoiding or limiting alcohol, and undertaking recommended screening for different cancers. Info: www.cancernz.org.nz

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Hard work and determination has paid off for Jessica Pendergrast, of Warkworth, who has transformed herself into a pro bikini competitor, fitness model and sponsored athlete.After winning the NZ International Federation of Body Building (NZIFBB) bikini tall division and overall national title last year, Jessica represented NZ at an international bodybuilding, fitness and figure championship – the Arnold Amateurs – in Ohio earlier this year where she placed fourth.She was named World Miss University NZ in 2010, World Miss Supermodel NZ and Miss Indy NZ.Jessica says she fell into unhealthy eating habits and poor exercise habits while at university.“I graduated from Mahurangi College with the Rodney District Scholarship and went to university to study for a Bachelor of Commerce degree,” she says.“I was modelling part-time and got the opportunity to represent NZ in a number of beauty pageants.“While participating in World Miss University, in Korea, I saw a lot of poverty and it made me realise just how lucky we are in NZ. That’s when

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I decided that I needed to set myself a new challenge and start taking care of myself. “I joined the gym, started lifting weights, learnt how to eat properly and made the decision to join the NZIFBB.”Jessica is now sponsored by Nutrigenix and Xtreme Nutrition and has been on the cover of NZ Fitness magazine. Jessica says developing a long-term plan for physical activity and eating habits is crucial for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle.“At the moment I am in ‘off season’ so my training consists of one hour of weights a night, six times a week. When I am close to a competition I will begin with some cardio in the mornings to ensure that I look fit and tight. I make sure that I am eating six to eight times a day with each meal consisting of protein, healthy fats and good carbohydrates. This is basically the same when I am competing but I decrease my carbohydrates at night.”Jessica recommends to those who are new to exercising to try out a mixture of weights and cardio for one hour,

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Former Mahurangi College student Jessica Pendergrast placed fourth in the world in the Overall Bikini F Class division at the international bodybuilding, fitness and figure championship in Ohio.

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four to five days a week“Weight training will not make you bulky, but will tighten, tone and shape your body and speed up your metabolism. Eat clean, eat often and don’t be afraid of the weights section at the gym. Once this becomes a habit and you see the changes, you will never look back. Set yourself a goal and write it down. If it is written down you are more likely to stick to it. “Think of your goals as a ladder – you only need to take one step at a time to get there. It doesn’t matter how long it takes but if you continue to climb then you will get there. Consistency is key.”

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Health officials are closely monitoring this year’s seasonal flu levels with regular reporting from surveillance of general practices, Healthline and hospitals.The Ministry of Health has extended the nation-wide free seasonal flu vaccination scheme for eligible people for another month – to the end of August.“New Zealand is now well and truly into the winter flu season and the latest information from the Ministry of Health is that the number and timing of people presenting with flu is not abnormal,” Health Minister Tony Ryall says.“At this stage, the strains identified are covered by this year’s seasonal influenza vaccine. We have stock of around 20,000 vaccinations within the current budget, and we are advised that additional doses would be readily available.”“The most important thing people can do is adopt the public health messages intended to slow the spread of flu:Cover coughs and sneezes, and wash your hands. If you’re unwell stay at

home and contact your GPMeanwhile, Waitemata District Health Board infectious diseases physician Public Health Surveillance’s latest national report shows a noticeable spike in influenza-like illness in Auckland and South Canterbury – regions where the H3N2 influenza strain has been predominant.Dr Bhally says people over 65 years, young children, pregnant women, those overweight, healthcare workers, day-care staff, chronic smokers and people with certain medical conditions have the highest chances for infection and complications. “Having the flu is usually characterised by an abrupt onset of fever, body aches and chills,” Dr Bhally said. “In addition to a cough, sore throat, headaches and sometimes a stomach upset can also occur. The best way to tackle the flu is prevention with timely vaccination.”It is estimated that influenza causes up to 400 deaths annually.

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Immunisation target reachedWaitemata DHB is one of the first large DHBs in the country to meet the government’s national health target of getting 95 percent of all two-year-olds in the district fully immunised. Chief executive Dr Dale Bramley says the statistic equates to reaching nearly every single child in the district as data shows that four to five percent of people prefer not to be immunised. He says while most of the diseases in the immunisation register are now less common in New Zealand, they can still flare up from time to time.


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Just over half of the people invited to participate in the Waitemata DHB bowel screening pilot during January and February have returned their kits for testing. Bowel screening pilot clinical director Mike Hulme-Moir says although it’s early in the pilot, he is pleased with the uptake of 53 percent.“The latest uptake figures are for the first two months of the pilot only so we’re still very much in the early stages

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of the programme,” he says. “Our goal is for a 60 percent uptake by the end of the pilot. In established international bowel screening programmes the uptake is about 55 to 60 percent.”The programme has generated the following results, current as at the end of June: y 13,224 samples analysed y 774 positive results (people referred for colonoscopy)

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What can you do to maintain a healthy bowel? y Eat a balanced diet with a variety of different foods including fruit, vegetables and high-fibre foods

y Eat small, regular meals – don’t miss any meals y Limit the amount of wheat-based, dairy-based, sugary and fatty foods you eat y Chew well – break down each mouthful into small pieces y Avoid eating large meals and fatty foods before bedtime y Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day (6-8 glasses of water)

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y 472 colonoscopies performed y 10 cancers detected y 5 malignant polyps detected

The pilot team is currently working on a Patient Satisfaction Survey to evaluate how patients feel about their experience when undergoing a colonoscopy procedure and to determine how this part of the screening programme can be improved.“Our goal is to make the whole screening process as safe, effective and acceptable as possible for eligible people.All data will be taken into consideration when it comes time for the Government to decide whether bowel screening should be rolled out nationally after the

four-year pilot has concluded.Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in NZ, which has one of the highest per-capita mortality rates in the world.“One of the ways to survive bowel cancer is to know the symptoms. Unfortunately, the disease may be quite advanced by the time people get symptoms.”The free bowel screening programme for all eligible Waitemata residents aged 50 to 74 years is aimed at detecting early signs of the disease so it can be treated and cured early.Info: Coordination Centre on 0800 924 432 or visit www.bowelscreeningwaitemata.co.nz.

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Winter colds and flu often go hand-in-hand with children’s ear infections, but simple measures can help reduce the risk.Babies and young children are particularly susceptible, as their eustachian tubes (connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose) are shorter, smaller and more horizontal than adults, which makes it easier for them to become blocked and for conditions like Glue Ear to develop. However, Ear Health ear nurse specialist Diane Hamilton says effective nose blowing from an early age can help.“When anybody’s got a cold or sinus problems, they need to keep nose blowing going. Children can often start to learn from about 15 months old by copying someone else.”It’s important to blow without squashing the nose and once the runny nose is resolved, give about five extra blows to help clear the middle ear, says DianeOlder children and adults can help to reduce congestion by breathing in the steam from a hot shower, or a

basin of Vicks and hot (not boiling) water, then blowing again. Babies may benefit from Vicks on clothing or a cloth, and being propped up slightly, rather than lying flat, when feeding. Babies that snore and have lots of ear problems may need to see an ear, nose and throat specialist as they could have large adenoids, which can contribute to Glue Ear. Keeping water out of ears is vital, as bugs thrive in warm, dark and damp ear canals. “Just squeeze out a facecloth and wash around the outside of the ears, not inside. Wax is the ear’s cleaning process and will usually come out naturally. “Cotton buds simply push it down deeper. We say you shouldn’t put anything in your ear - apart from your elbow.”Ear Health professionals can get rid of the wax with a probe or gentle suction and get a clear picture of the ear canal using an operating microscope.Problems hearing after a cold, pain or fever for 24 hours, and runny or itchy ears, are all reasons to seek professional help.

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Thousands of breastfeeding women and their babies/children across the world will gather in their own communities to take part in the Big Latch On on August 3, a synchronised breastfeeding event in multiple locations. Locally, the Big Latch On will be held at the Women’s Centre Rodney, 10 Morpeth St, Warkworth, and Kakariki The Health Store, in Mangawhai.Last year, 5687 women participated in the Big Latch On globally. Women’s Health Action Trust’s maternal and infant health promoter Isis McKay says breastfeeding is a normal part of life and overwhelmingly positive for mother and baby. “Breastfeeding in public can only help to make people more familiar and more comfortable with breastfeeding as they see it become part of normal daily public life,” she says.“It’s a shame that people hang on to ideas that breastfeeding in public is somehow not right. In the end, they probably just need to get comfortable with it and understand it’s not on to exclude breastfeeding mothers from public life. Breastfeeding in public is here to stay”Meanwhile, the pamper packs for expectant mothers, which were

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Making use of seasonal vegetables and maintaining a regular intake of natural sources of vitamins and minerals can help to keep winter’s scratchy throats, congested chests and running noses at bay.Village Health Shop owner Diane Breen says a good way to keep healthy during winter is to make use of seasonal fruit and vegetables.“We have an abundance of mandarins, oranges and lemons at this time of the year for a reason,” she says. “We need vitamin C to help ward off cold and flu symptoms. Our bodies don’t store vitamin C and we should have, at the very least, 1000mg a day to build up our immune system.”Kakariki Health Store owner Jess Costello says there are a number of natural remedies to aid the body when sick.“Apple cider vinegar is great for the immune and digestive system, and the body in general,” she says. “A tablespoon mixed in warm water is good for coughs, colds and any kind of reflux.“A mixture of partially crushed garlic cloves soaked in olive oil overnight can help with ear infections. Put two drops in the ear or on a cotton wool ball and leave in.

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“The common type of thyme, also known as thymus vulgaris, when soaked in a cup of hot water can make a soothing remedy for eye infections. Keep a lid over the liquid to seal in the steam and once cold, place on a cotton bud and rub over the eye.”Warkworth Natural Health Store owner Jasmin Strum recommends a honey and onion remedy for sore throats“First cut an onion in half, then cut cross hatches down each half so it stays together. Place in a bowl, drizzle manuka honey over the top, cover and leave for a few hours. Drink the resulting juice by the teaspoonful.” Jasmin says any kind of natural ingredient when used correctly is going to do wonders for the body.


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While hearing loss is commonly considered an inevitable part of ageing, international studies have revealed that noise-induced damage is on the rise and prolonged use of iPods and the like, is increasingly putting young people at risk. The 2011 World Report on Disability, from the World Health Organisation and the World Bank, states that 50 percent of hearing loss is preventable and half of that is noise-induced. NZ Foundation for the Deaf policy manager Dara McNaught says the fine hair cells in the cochlea which are damaged don’t distinguish between ‘good’ sound and ‘bad’ sound. It’s all just excessive and damaging noise to them.A volume of 120 decibels, which can be easily reached by loud music or a crowd, can cause damage within minutes.“If your ears are ringing after you leave a night club, for example, or sound seems muffled afterwards or you get temporary tinnitus (unexplained noises in your ears) then bruising and weakening of the cochlea is already taking place.” National Hearing Care acoustician Mauritz du Toit says the risk is both intensity and time related. The louder it is, the less time you can spend listening to it without causing damage.The onset of both age-related and noise-related hearing loss is often gradual and cumulative, leaving the person concerned unaware of their problem. “If somebody knocks on the door and you didn’t hear it, you just think nobody came to visit.” Mauritz says a loss of higher frequencies that affect

Technology leads to increase in preventable hearing loss

the clarity of speech is typical. Other people are often first to notice there is a problem, through situations such as the television getting increasingly louder. Common effects of untreated hearing loss include feeling tired at the end of the day after constantly straining to understand what people are saying; issues with memory and recall; and withdrawal from society. After a prolonged period of auditory deprivation the brain can even forget some sounds.Mauritz says a simple hearing test can quickly identify whether there is anything to worry about. If necessary, follow-up tests first rule out potential medical conditions, which range from life-

threatening to relatively minor infections. A more comprehensive testing programme then identifies the specifics of an individual’s hearing loss to enable solutions to be tailored to their needs.“With the latest technology, it’s easy to programme hearing aids in the office and let people hear what they’ve been missing. It can be life changing.”A wide range of different models, styles, shapes and sizes are available and the best option will match an individual’s hearing loss, lifestyle, personal preferences and budgetFor more information: www.nationalhearingcare.co.nz or www.nfd.org.nz.

National Hearing Care acoustician Mauritz du Toit conducts a simple hearing test.

Fighting Fit, August 1, 2012

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