I'm on the hunt and hoping you can help, or may know of someone that can help.
I'm wanting to get hold of "Smiggins Holes 2010" campaign merchandise, as promoted by Roy & HG on the "Ice Dream" at recent Winter Olympics telecasts.
I'll consider all merchandise but am specifically looking for women's medium top. Prefer unused but will consider "as new". Or, if you have the t-shirt and can't bear to part with it, could you scan it for me so I can mock-up a tshirt?
This is for a farewell gift for a friend and I've tried every avenue and failed, so I'm hoping someone in cyberspace is listening.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tears Can Provide Powerful Pain Relief
If you suffer with chronic pain from any source, crying about it may offer a fast route to temporary relief.
You'd be surprised to see how many people cut themselves off from their emotions and refuse to cry. It's easy to understand this of men who grow up hearing "Big boys don't cry!" so steel themselves against tears, even during excruciating pain.
But it's also common in women, especially women who held jobs with managerial responsibility. That's because women who run their own business or have management positions in corporations often feel the same pressures men do to suppress honest emotions.
Suppressing emotions can cause problems-especially for people with chronic pain. Stress builds up. Muscles tighten. And pain increases. Cry, and the stress is released. "Tears," said author Albert Richard Smith, "are the safety valve of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it."
But don't brush this off by saying it's "just" stress relief. Crying is one of the systems nature gives us for reducing pain and the way it does it is so multifaceted as to seem almost magical.
The human brain is capable of releasing uncounted numbers of chemicals, and to release them in combinations that may number into the thousands. Crying is one of the signals that tell the brain it's time to begin releasing chemical compounds. And the compounds it chooses to release actually depend on the reason you are crying!
That's right-tears of joy actually have a different chemical composition then tears of pain.
Tears of pain induce the brain to release chemicals that help us relax, reduce stress and decrease our sensitivity to pain. That's why we often feel so much better after we cry.
There's a reason children sit down and sob when they cut a finger or scrape a knee. Children, still unshaped by social pressure, do what comes naturally. It's only as adults that we learn to let our conscious minds stand in the way of our unconscious and very instinctive abilities to heal ourselves.
Next time you feel the grip of pain, or feel overwhelmed by the havoc that pain has brought to your life, sit down and let yourself cry. Nature wants you to.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bonnie_Boots
You'd be surprised to see how many people cut themselves off from their emotions and refuse to cry. It's easy to understand this of men who grow up hearing "Big boys don't cry!" so steel themselves against tears, even during excruciating pain.
But it's also common in women, especially women who held jobs with managerial responsibility. That's because women who run their own business or have management positions in corporations often feel the same pressures men do to suppress honest emotions.
Suppressing emotions can cause problems-especially for people with chronic pain. Stress builds up. Muscles tighten. And pain increases. Cry, and the stress is released. "Tears," said author Albert Richard Smith, "are the safety valve of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it."
But don't brush this off by saying it's "just" stress relief. Crying is one of the systems nature gives us for reducing pain and the way it does it is so multifaceted as to seem almost magical.
The human brain is capable of releasing uncounted numbers of chemicals, and to release them in combinations that may number into the thousands. Crying is one of the signals that tell the brain it's time to begin releasing chemical compounds. And the compounds it chooses to release actually depend on the reason you are crying!
That's right-tears of joy actually have a different chemical composition then tears of pain.
Tears of pain induce the brain to release chemicals that help us relax, reduce stress and decrease our sensitivity to pain. That's why we often feel so much better after we cry.
There's a reason children sit down and sob when they cut a finger or scrape a knee. Children, still unshaped by social pressure, do what comes naturally. It's only as adults that we learn to let our conscious minds stand in the way of our unconscious and very instinctive abilities to heal ourselves.
Next time you feel the grip of pain, or feel overwhelmed by the havoc that pain has brought to your life, sit down and let yourself cry. Nature wants you to.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bonnie_Boots
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Cold n Flu Fighters
Obviously eating well, exercising every day and getting enough sleep is integral to staying healthy, but what should you do when you're "under attack" with a cold or the dreaded flu? Here are some tips:
Supplement Your Diet
Vitamin C helps increase the production of disease-fighting white blood cells and antibodies.
Vitamin E also helps immunity cells produce antibodies.
Echinacea fires up your immune system to help prevent/treat attack.
Beta-Carotene converts in the body into Vitamin A and helps in the production of infection-fighting cells.
Zinc increases the ability of white blood cells to fight infection.
Selenium helps prevent cellular damage by free radicals.
Exercise is great to reduce stress, improve sleep and aid weight management HOWEVER if you've got a "bug" is best to cut out or cut back on exercise until your immune system has recovered (physical activity causes a level of stress on the body). "Soldiering On" is NOT the way to quickly recover - if you're unwell, treat your body nicely and let it rest.
Sleep rejuvenates your body and helps your immune system function. Deep sleep stimulates the thymus gland to produce T-cells which help reject foregin substances and produces antibodies to fight infection. Aim to get 7-8 hours quality sleep a night. Sleeping helps you de-stress...
Stress triggers the release of adrenaline and cortisol hormones that will reduce your boyd's ability to produce antibodies - that's why highly-stressed people offers get more colds and suffer digestive upsets.
Resource: 'liveitup' Winter 08 magazine, published by Blackmores. Information supplied by Andrew Cate, Nutritionist.
Supplement Your Diet
Vitamin C helps increase the production of disease-fighting white blood cells and antibodies.
Vitamin E also helps immunity cells produce antibodies.
Echinacea fires up your immune system to help prevent/treat attack.
Beta-Carotene converts in the body into Vitamin A and helps in the production of infection-fighting cells.
Zinc increases the ability of white blood cells to fight infection.
Selenium helps prevent cellular damage by free radicals.
Exercise is great to reduce stress, improve sleep and aid weight management HOWEVER if you've got a "bug" is best to cut out or cut back on exercise until your immune system has recovered (physical activity causes a level of stress on the body). "Soldiering On" is NOT the way to quickly recover - if you're unwell, treat your body nicely and let it rest.
Sleep rejuvenates your body and helps your immune system function. Deep sleep stimulates the thymus gland to produce T-cells which help reject foregin substances and produces antibodies to fight infection. Aim to get 7-8 hours quality sleep a night. Sleeping helps you de-stress...
Stress triggers the release of adrenaline and cortisol hormones that will reduce your boyd's ability to produce antibodies - that's why highly-stressed people offers get more colds and suffer digestive upsets.
Resource: 'liveitup' Winter 08 magazine, published by Blackmores. Information supplied by Andrew Cate, Nutritionist.
Moving On!
I’ve been labouring about how to say this for awhile now, so have decided to just come right out and let you know I’m moving on!
Events have culminated to indicate it’s time for a change, so I am heading to the lovely (East) Lake Macquarie area, 2 hours north of Sydney, just south of Newcastle.
My last clinic date at Milsons Point will be Monday 30 June.
I fully realise that this new location isn’t going to be convenient for the majority of my wonderful clients, so I have arranged for a highly-respected colleague, Raymond Hulands, to look after you in the future.
Ray has been my massage therapist for the last couple of years and I’m sure that speaks for itself, but by way of introduction:
He has been a massage and soft tissue therapist for 12 years and has worked alongside therapists from the AIS and ACT Academy of Sport and contracted to various professional NRL teams as well as elite athletes of the Australian Provincial Baseball team, Australian Mens Hockey team, Australian Masters Games, cast of the musical ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ and members of Opera Australia. His skills include:
• Assessment, treatment and management of workplace, sport & general injuries
• Hands-on treatment techniques to alleviate aches, pains and injuries
• Postural education
• Home and gym based rehabilitation programs
• Stretch and Strengthening programs
You are welcome to continue reading this blog for useful health tips. Other contact information will be updated on my website as it comes to hand www.balm-energy.com.au Do please pass on my details to any friends and colleagues you may have in the area, and, of course, if you happen to find yourself on the scenic coast road north, Lake Macquarie is a lovely place to Stop.Revive.Survive.
Events have culminated to indicate it’s time for a change, so I am heading to the lovely (East) Lake Macquarie area, 2 hours north of Sydney, just south of Newcastle.
My last clinic date at Milsons Point will be Monday 30 June.
I fully realise that this new location isn’t going to be convenient for the majority of my wonderful clients, so I have arranged for a highly-respected colleague, Raymond Hulands, to look after you in the future.
Ray has been my massage therapist for the last couple of years and I’m sure that speaks for itself, but by way of introduction:
He has been a massage and soft tissue therapist for 12 years and has worked alongside therapists from the AIS and ACT Academy of Sport and contracted to various professional NRL teams as well as elite athletes of the Australian Provincial Baseball team, Australian Mens Hockey team, Australian Masters Games, cast of the musical ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ and members of Opera Australia. His skills include:
• Assessment, treatment and management of workplace, sport & general injuries
• Hands-on treatment techniques to alleviate aches, pains and injuries
• Postural education
• Home and gym based rehabilitation programs
• Stretch and Strengthening programs
You are welcome to continue reading this blog for useful health tips. Other contact information will be updated on my website as it comes to hand www.balm-energy.com.au Do please pass on my details to any friends and colleagues you may have in the area, and, of course, if you happen to find yourself on the scenic coast road north, Lake Macquarie is a lovely place to Stop.Revive.Survive.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Tax Tips
In Australia "Tax Time" is on the doorstep, so here's some information to help you come out on top -
1. Claim all the deductions you can that came about as a result of producing income or carrying on a business. Consider self-education fees, home office expenses, subscriptions and travel expenses. Receipted of course.
2. Delay income and bonuses until after July 1. Tax rates will be indexed as of the new financial year, which means you will pay a lower rate of tax on income next year.
3. Donate to your favourite charity. Any donations of $2 to a registered charity are tax deductible.
3. Make a super. contribution for your spouse. If they earn less than $13,800, you can make up to a $3k contribution and reduce your tax by up to $540.
4. Maximum your super. Salary sacrifices are taxed at only 15% when paid into your fund and reduce your assessable income.
5. Take out health insurance that includes hospital cover. If you earn more than $50k you will be charged 1% of your income otherwise.
6. Pay the premium of an income protection policy. Premiums are tax deductible and by paying now you'll get the tax deduction this year.
Special tip from me: talk to your accountant about claiming massage as "stress management". It can be done.
Note: The ATO has advised if will be paying special attention to the following industries, so make sure your records are in order and claims are legitimate:
Tourism workers, travel consultants and guides
Fitness and sporting industry employees
Construction industry & mining site employees
Guards and security employees.
Resource: 'Business Chicks Latte' magazine Jun/Jul 07. The information was provided by tax professionals Vanessa Hillier of Sentinel Wealth Management & Anthony Bell of Bell Partners.
1. Claim all the deductions you can that came about as a result of producing income or carrying on a business. Consider self-education fees, home office expenses, subscriptions and travel expenses. Receipted of course.
2. Delay income and bonuses until after July 1. Tax rates will be indexed as of the new financial year, which means you will pay a lower rate of tax on income next year.
3. Donate to your favourite charity. Any donations of $2 to a registered charity are tax deductible.
3. Make a super. contribution for your spouse. If they earn less than $13,800, you can make up to a $3k contribution and reduce your tax by up to $540.
4. Maximum your super. Salary sacrifices are taxed at only 15% when paid into your fund and reduce your assessable income.
5. Take out health insurance that includes hospital cover. If you earn more than $50k you will be charged 1% of your income otherwise.
6. Pay the premium of an income protection policy. Premiums are tax deductible and by paying now you'll get the tax deduction this year.
Special tip from me: talk to your accountant about claiming massage as "stress management". It can be done.
Note: The ATO has advised if will be paying special attention to the following industries, so make sure your records are in order and claims are legitimate:
Tourism workers, travel consultants and guides
Fitness and sporting industry employees
Construction industry & mining site employees
Guards and security employees.
Resource: 'Business Chicks Latte' magazine Jun/Jul 07. The information was provided by tax professionals Vanessa Hillier of Sentinel Wealth Management & Anthony Bell of Bell Partners.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Online bookings available
I've just signed up with ClickBook so you can now book your session with me online!
.... of course, phone or text will continue to be accepted.
Find me at www.BALM-ENERGY.clickbook.net
.... of course, phone or text will continue to be accepted.
Find me at www.BALM-ENERGY.clickbook.net
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