Health Information
A healthy mind in a healthy body
We encourage parents to adopt a lifestyle that is free from chemicals which are
potentially hazardous to the children's health. A significant number of chemicals
added to foods and cosmetics can cause or exacerbate health problems such as asthma,
dermatitis, hives, migraines, hay fever, gastric upsets, behavioural problems,
learning difficulties and many others. Even more alarming is that some of these chemicals,
which are permitted in foods, personal care products and cosmetics can also cause birth defects,
genetic mutations and cancer. Look no further than the foodcolourings in lollies, cakes, yoghurts, icecream:
All the colours with numbers between 102 and 150 are carcinogenic and we pump them into our children
with almost every meal.
With this toxic mixture that we pour into our children, it is not surprising that
Dr Peter Dingle from Murdoch University has stated:
- This generation of kids will not only die at an earlier age, many will die before
their parents and from illnesses associated with old age. Despite the enormous amounts
of money we put into our health system, we are seeing increased disease rates in children
and seeing diseases that would normally not manifest until a person was in their 50s or 60s:
cancer, chronic digestive problems, depression, suicide, even cardiovascular disease.
Rates of ADHD and autism are also increasing. Twenty five percent of adolescents are
overweight or obese and this percentage, and their degree of obesity, is growing.
We encourage parents to organise snacks and lunches that are as fresh and unprocessed as possible
and to check the ingredients lists of all the packaged foods they buy. Habits instilled early
in the children's life will determine what they like and dislike later on.
Organic food supplies
- If you want home delivered organic fruit and veg, ring Helen on 9418 8842.
She does the Nedlands area on a Tuesday. Boxes range from $35,$45 etc.
She puts in whatever is in season and there’s a nice selection.
You can request more of somethings and less or none of others.
- The Growers Market at Mount Claremont Primary School has at
least two organic/biodynamic stalls. Both these farming methods use no chemicals.
The market is open from 8-12 every Saturday, but you need to get there early to
get the best of the organic produce. The added bonus is there is a play ground
right next to the market so the kids can amuse themselves while you shop AND
you can keep an eye on them!!
- Subi Farmers Market, www.SubiFarmersMarket.com.au is at Subiaco Primary School and has
an emphasis on organic, bio-dynamic produce and the support of sustainable agriculture.
The market is open from 8-12 every Saturday.
- Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, EAST PERTH. Open 8am - 12 noon,
Saturday Organic Grower's Market. They are unique to Perth and the whole of
Western Australia as they are the only Market
that has exclusively certified Organic & Biodynamic stall holders.
- The Earth Market,Shop 14/375 Subiaco Mews, Hay Street, Subiaco is an organic
fresh food market and café.
- Absolutely Organic, 782 Nth Beach Rd (Cnr Karrinyup Rd) Gwelup.
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