Accupuncture: Guest Speaker

Today we had another guest, acupuncturist Matthew Power.
He talked about the Chinese philosophies of medicine, and about finding a balance of chi in the body.
He explained how acupuncturists use pressure points in the body to help channel chi through the medians (or chakras) of the body. He told us about body parts like the ear or foot having acupuncture points for each other part of the body.
Matthew showed us some samples of the types of needles that he uses on different points on the body. He showed us very small needles for use on babies.
He told us about many herbs that are used, some tasting foul. Luckily a lot of herbs can be turned into capsules and tablets, making them easier to consume for taste-sensitive patients.

At the end he gave out information show bags containing pamphlets and brochures about Chinese medicine. Everyone flocked to get theirs', perhaps thinking they would get junior acupuncture needles, only to be disappointed with brand-new shiny Biro's.

Satyananda Yoga

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Earlier Janet Hardy held a yoga session, we had a relaxing time, and learnt that yoga wasn't all about flexibility but also about strength and breathing in and out. It lasted for about an hour.


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Movie

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Today we have decided to make a movie about our topic, "Baby in the car".
We will use a camera and then use a program on the computer to edit it.

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21/06/07

Today we will be discussing what form of presentation method we are going to use. We may be making a movie or a powerpoint. We will also be compiling information for the movie or powerpoint. We will also be submitting some more blog posts for the speakers.

Osteopathy: Guest Speaker

[Over the next three weeks we will be having guest speakers. These people are specialists in different fields of medicine, including chiropractors and accupuncturists. I will be logging these presentations.]

Yesterday we had our first guest speaker. Osteopath Dr. David Sollberger visited us at the beginning of the day.

He talked about what osteopathy is, and the four basic principles of osteopathy, which are:

1. The body is a single unit;
2. Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated;
3. The body has the capacity to heal itself; and
4. Rational treatment is based on the first three principles.

The osteopathic definition of health is based on three main points:
1. Health is a natural state of harmony;
2. The human body is a perfect machine created for health and activity;
3. A healthy state exists as long as there is normal flow of body fluids and nerve activity.

Dr. Sollberger showed us how he would crack a joint back into place. He called for volunteers, but no one wanted to try. So, Mr. Arcaro came up and showed us.
It was a good presentation, with some interesting content, although it was irreelevant to our topic.


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Introduction

Baby in the car

David Toomath, David Biernacki, Joss Nicol and Dominic Jones.

We will be investigating the symptoms of dehydration and how long it would take for the severe effects to take place. Also how the physiology of dehydration works and the different situations and scenarios that may inflict upon the outcome of the event.