Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the very first edition of the new Talyala newsletter. My husband and I took over as the new owners of Talyala Emu Farm from the 1st February, and we are really excited to be working with you all.
The wonderful Talyala team, Crystal, Judy & Spiro have stayed on board to deliver the outstanding Talyala service you know and love. Chris & Phil have decided to focus on their health products business, and we wish them all the best in these endeavours.
It has been an amazing start to the year for my family. In addition to our new business, our eldest child (Mr 5) has started school and our middle child (Miss 3) has started at preschool, all in the same week as the Talyala sale was finalised.
Over the next few months you will notice some changes to our website, product labels and newsletters. Keep an eye out for some exciting new products too.
I am very excited to be running the Talyala business. 6 months ago, I had never heard of Emu Oil, but now I use it for the whole family – the kid’s eczema, my dodgy back and even my mum’s dodgy knee. I’ve used it on hubby’s sandfly bites at the beach over Christmas, Miss 3’s mozzie bites, my friend’s sunburn, and a million other things. I think it is liquid gold.
I’d love to hear your experiences of Emu Oil too – let me know how you use Emu Oil in 25 words or less, and the winner will have their story published in the April newsletter and receive a free gift?pack of Emu Oil goodies. Email your entry to mia@emu?shop.com
Looking forward to hearing from you!
You may download and view the Australian PDF Version here or the Overseas PDF Version here (coming soon).
In this Issue
- Tai Chi Benefits for Arthritis
- Did you Know?
- The Best Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep
What is tai chi?
Tai chi is an ancient, Chinese martial art form that is practiced around the world as a type of gentle exercise. It involves smooth, flowing movements to help improve the flow of life energy, or Qi (pronounced ‘chee’), through your body. This is said to help create a sense of relaxation and improve or maintain health.
What are the benefits of tai chi?
In general, tai chi has been shown to:
- decrease stress
- increase muscle strength in the lower body
- improve balance and
- improve posture.
Studies show that tai chi can help reduce pain and stiffness felt by people with arthritis. The movements gently exercise most of the muscles and joints throughout the body and can improve your flexibility. Practising tai chi may also help you to relax and improve your sense of wellbeing, which is also important in helping you deal with pain.
Who can do tai chi?
Tai chi can be suitable for people with arthritis of any age and fitness level if:
- the form of tai chi involves slow, gentle movements that are suitable for people with arthritis
- you can work at your own level and pace during the class
- you learn from a qualified instructor who:
- understands arthritis
- ensures the movements are safe for you and your ability
- shows you how to change or adapt the movements if they are causing pain or discomfort.
The movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program have been specifically designed to be safe for people with arthritis.
How do I get started?
Contact Arthritis Victoria for details of Tai Chi for Arthritis classes in your area. If there are no classes in your area, you can learn Tai Chi for Arthritis from the instructional DVD and handbook.
Did you know?
- Australian Emu Feathers are unique in the fact that they have two feathers coming out the one quill.
- Pure Emu Oil is made up of the following Essential Fatty Acids: Palmitic acid – 22%, Palmitoleic acid – 5%, Stearic acid – 8%,Oleic acid – 43%, Linoleic acid – 20%, Linolenic acid – 2%
- Pure Emu Oil has anti?inflammatory properties and is known for its penetrating ability. The ability to penetrate the skin is bought about by the high levels of oleic acid. Vitamin E occurs naturally in Emu Oil.
- Apart from being used in the pure form Emu Oil is also used in the cosmetic and medical fields. Emu Oil is a good emulsifier – it has the ability to blend oil and water together and produce a cream that does not feel oily on the skin.
- Another property of Emu Oil is that it is bacteriostatic. Tests show that in its pure state, Emu Oil grows no bacterial organisms. For this reason pure non?contaminated Emu Oil has a long shelf life.
- Emu Oil has a low potential for irritation of the skin. At full strength Emu Oil has irritation levels so low that they are the same as those found in putting water on the skin i.e. almost non?existent.
- Emu Oil does not clog the pores of your skin and leaves no greasy residue.
- Many massage therapists and chiropractors use Australian Emu oil because it gets into the muscles and relaxes them before treatment, which in turn makes the results of the treatment last longer. There is much anecdotal material on the anti?inflammatory abilities of emu oil. Continuing research is still being done on Emu Oil all over the world.
- It has been shown to reduce pain, swelling and stiffness in joints, to reduce recent bruising and muscle pain and ease sports related muscle strains.Talyala Emu Oil products include Pure Emu Oil, Pure Emu Oil capsules, Emu Oil Rub, Emu Oil Body Lotion, Emu Oil Moisturiser, Emu Oil Shampoo & Conditioner and Emu Oil Lip Balm. For detailed information on any of our products, please visit the Emu Oil Products page.
The Best Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep
What you eat can drastically affect how you sleep, so in order to get a good night’s rest, it is essential to choose foods that calm your mind and body rather than those that stimulate you. Certain types of foods will naturally promote rest and relaxation, particularly those that contain tryptophan, the amino acid that the body uses to make serotonin, the neurotransmitter that slows nerve activity within your brain.
Tryptophan
Since tryptophan is a precursor of other neurotransmitters in your brain, including serotonin and melatonin, eating foods that are rich in tryptophan will help you feel relaxed and sleepy. Foods such as turkey, hummus, lentils, and kelp are naturally high in tryptophan and also contain nutrients that provide a host of other health benefits. In addition, bananas not only contain tryptophan, but also potassium and magnesium, which are natural muscle relaxants. Fresh and dried cherries are also one of the only natural food sources of melatonin.
Carbohydrates
Foods that are rich in starchy, high-glycemic carbohydrates may also promote better sleep, as they help to stimulate the release of insulin and tryptophan and cause these sleep?inducing substances to enter the brain. According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, carbohydrates that are on the high end of the glycemic index scale, meaning they increase the body’s sugar levels rapidly, encourage sleep when eaten at least four hours before bedtime. Foods such as Jasmine rice, potatoes, carrots, corn, puffed cereal, and honey are some of the healthiest choices of simple carbohydrates.
Calcium
Calcium helps the brain use the tryptophan to manufacture melatonin. Certain combinations, such as whole?grain cereal with milk, a peanut butter sandwich, or crackers with cheese contain both carbohydrates and calcium that work together to relax the mind and body. Calcium itself is so beneficial in helping you sleep, as it is a natural muscle relaxant that can also help you manage stress levels.
Timing
Eating these various foods calms your nervous system and triggers a sleep?inducing hormonal response, helping you rest better at night. However, timing is everything, as eating a large meal too late or eating right before bed time can actually have the opposite effect and keep you up at night. It is best to eat these foods later in the day or at least one hour before bed time since it takes about one hour for tryptophan from food sources to reach the brain.
Above all else, it is important to avoid rich, heavy and high-fat foods within two hours of bed time, as they require a lot of work to digest, and may cause stomach trouble and heartburn. It is also wise to avoid drinking too many liquids, including water, juice, tea or other fluids, as this may result in frequent bathroom trips throughout the night. Caffeinated drinks, such as soda, coffee or caffeinated teas not only act as diuretics, but will also keep you stimulated and make falling asleep that much more difficult.