A child’s eye view of Tuntable Preschool by Maree Conroy perspectives on their day. We record his photos and the story he later told Preschool educator this in our daily diary for families to about what was going on. peruse on pick-up. “Lieka and Molly are playing a hiding As part of documenting our children’s It is always so interesting to observe game in the bushes and then Lieka learning and their significant moments what the children photograph and climbed higher and higher in the tree. at preschool, we (the educators) take a comment on, and it tells us a lot about She was hiding in the tree too.” lot of photos. We often call ourselves how they see it all…. We use the We believe that involving the children “the paparazzi”, acknowledging the children’s documentation to inspire us in the documentation process gives humour in our determination to get with ideas that contribute to further them ownership and allows their “that relevant photo!”. planning for them. voice to be heard. It also provides The children also participate in Recently Tahne (aged 4) took all the opportunities for the children to documenting their time at preschool. photos for the day. He took lots and lots understand what we are doing when we The children have access to the of photos and then selected the ones he are photographing and recording their camera and contribute their ideas and would like to publish. These are two of stories.

Preschool café at theby Diane Wildershow Nimbin Preschool held its annual Café at the Show on the Saturday of the Nimbin Show. The preschool was open for families and the community to come in and relax with a cappuccino and delicious cake or slice. Children were able to play in the garden whilst their parents enjoyed the company of other parents and friends. Inside, Nimbin Community Preschool children painted and used clay, built with blocks and enjoyed drawing. The Café was enjoyed by many people on Competent the day, and there was even time to explore the preschool’s new vegetable Collaborative garden. Some children gave community Community members a tour of the garden which they appreciated very much. Enrolments available now Nimbin Preschool would like to Preschool: Nimbin A&I Showgrounds, Cecil St. extend many thanks to Mountain Top Coffee for supplying coffee beans for Phone/Fax: (02) 6689 1203 the Café, and to Nimbin Valley Dairy Email: [email protected] for donating milk for the day. Such support from community business demonstrates a generosity of spirit Tuntable
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School www.tuntablefallsschool.nsw.edu.au A busy month at child care centre by Carina and team at Nimbin Childcare Centre

e have had such a busy month this month. WWe made a volcano using bi-carb soda and vinegar. We also used the light box to look at all different creatures’ x-rays but it was a little tricky to work out which x-ray belonged to which animal, although the snake x-ray was easy. We also experimented with making different art activities such as sea animals, snakes, the colourful rainbow and also rain clouds. Tracing and writing has been an everyday activity Unique extending on writing and recognising our name, place numbers and letters. The centre is filling up quickly, so if you would Unique like your child to come and experience a centre education based childcare and education, please feel free to call Carina on 6689-0142 for further information and Kindy Transition Day availability. If you would just like to come for an orientation Tuesday 17th & 24th Nov, 1st Dec morning to get to know us and the group then please 9.30-11.30am feel free to call me to book in for our Wednesday 6689 1423 [email protected] mornings orientation, between 10.30 and 11.30am. Page 28 The Nimbin GoodTimes October 2015 [email protected] Rainbow Ridge celebrates Spring Fair and open day by Anja and delicious homemade cakes turning 5 or 6 next year and sold fast; craft activities kept you are interested in enrolling The sun was shining and the people busy making colourful felt your child in our beautiful atmosphere was relaxed and and decorating candles and there kindergarten, please come to our joyful when Rainbow Ridge was storytelling in the playgroup kindy orientation morning on School celebrated Spring and space. The parent group craft Saturday, October 31, from 9.30- showcased their lovely little stall was an abundance of colour 11.30am. You and your child will school on Saturday, September and beautifully hand-crafted enjoy a morning of play, craft 12. items. and songs, followed by a shared The classrooms shone with The new sandpit was in full use, morning tea. If you are planning displays of children's work and where crystals were discovered to come, please ring the school. were open for visitors to view and and sandcastles emerged. We also have the ‘Sunsparkle’ to talk to the class teacher. There Amazing patterns of coloured Steiner Playgroup for children were musical performances by ribbons were woven and unwoven aged 2-4 years and their parents the adult cello ensemble and the on the maypole by the children at the school on Wednesdays children's string ensemble. At in their class groups, to the during term time from 9.15- Rainbow Ridge School, children delight of the onlookers. 11.15am. Bookings essential, from class 3 onwards can either The day was a big success, please call the school. learn the violin or cello. The thanks to the parents and Rainbow Ridge is a K-8 children also sang songs to teachers who put it all together school and interested parents celebrate the beautiful Spring and the people who made their can contact the school on 02 season. way to our beautiful little school 6689-7033 or email: admin@ The gardens sparkled with new to join in the celebration of rainbowridge.nsw.edu.au to growth and flowers; aromas of Spring. arrange a tour, or for enrolment yummy food wafted; coffees, teas If you have a child who is information. Central School Performing Arts Festival delights

The Lismore Performing Arts Festival was held at the Lismore Workers Club on 25th August. Tuntable Falls School Fete The performances at Nimbin Central School were fantastic, and under the watchful eye of Ms by Michelle McDonald deciding on a fitting name for our small Plesko, the students performed their Native American-inspired ribbon dance to Hey Geronimo. business, we set to work. Keeping track of Being in front of such a large audience was a new experience for many of the young stars. But Spring is in the air, and that means it is time our expenses, we have planted seeds, potted did they let stage fright get the better of them? No way. The students did an outstanding job. for the Tuntable Falls School fete. After herbs, made signs and created clay pots. A great effort to all involved, and thanks to the parents who were there in support. being plied with wood-fired pizza from our Whilst making the coil pots, we learnt school oven, the school and preschool parents about the Japanese art of ‘wabi sabi’, the came together to plan a wonderful day for perfectly imperfect. Painted and planted, the Saturday 17th October. pots are beautiful and one-of-a-kind. After a There will be face painting, a crystal dig, visit to the ‘Great Garden Gazebo’ you will screen-printing (BYO T-shirt), a second-hand surely come away with something to add zing clothing and bric-a-brac stall, a garden stall and to your own garden. more. To keep you going. we will offer coffee Come to our fete on Saturday 17th October, and homemade cake, wood-fired pizzas and and don’t forget to bring your togs for the sensational salads. Take a peek into our open waterslide. classrooms and wander in our kitchen garden. Also coming up are our Kindy Transition We would love to share our school with you. Days, on Tuesdays 17th and 24th November With help from the younger children in and 1st December, 9.30-11.30am. the school, the Upper Primary children are For enquiries, phone Tuntable Falls again putting together the garden stall. After Community School, 6689-1423.

this program in either Kyogle or Casino, or in joining the Digging the DIRT company. All volunteers in DIRT, Kyogle’s Village in Kyogle and now also in the program must undertake Hall Players’ award-winning Casino, with sponsorship a NSW WWC Check. theatre program for young from the Casino RSM Club. Full details are available people, celebrated its Village Hall Players is also on the Village Hall Players Trash ’n’ Treasure like to donate to our raffle? fourth birthday this year, looking for volunteers aged website: villagehallplayers. Come one, come all! Stall sites for children will be $2, stalls introducing children to 18 years and older, who may com or by email at: On Saturday 24th October, from 9am held by the wider community will be $10. the incomparable magic of be interested in working in [email protected] – 12pm, Cawongla Playhouse, our little Some ideas for stalls – second hand goods theatre. community preschool, will be holding a and clothing, plants, toys, crafts, baked Co-ordinator Ms Zito Trash ’n’ Treasure fundraising event. goods, face painting, cupcake decorating, said, “The creative process Now is the time to start planning how you lollies in a jar, busking… let your fosters valuable individual might like to get involved. Maybe you would imagination run wild! and group skills that will like to run a stall to earn a little extra Please call our preschool if you would like strengthen self-esteem, money, or simply come along and enjoy this to book a stall site for this event: 6633-7167. confidence and resilience.” community event? Come along and get involved – it’s going DIRT will continue in Do you have something special you would to be a wonderful day! its fifth year with classes www.nimbingoodtimes.com October 2015 The Nimbin GoodTimes Page 29 ASTRO FORECASTS by Tina Mews what’s happening in the heavens?

Aries a new yearly cycle. Don’t forget to set your intentions and dream up new Relationship themes are the focus of During the end phase of the cardinal, attention at the moment. You are asked October visions and ideas. The mysterious and conflict provoking Uranus/Pluto square (active hidden is especially attractive to you to find a new balance between doing as Since the last equinox (September 23) the Sun during2008- 2015/16) we are collectively you please and taking care of the needs of now. This is a great moment in time to has travelled through Libra, the sign concerned experiencing a changing world where millions be courageous and move beyond your others. Giving equal value to the opinions with establishing balance, harmony and beauty. of people have been displaced because of war, of others will ensure a peaceful and stress usual limits. Libra is a very social sign and has a natural talent ethnic and religious clashes and the destruction free environment. Avoid pushing too for mediating between opposing views until a of living spaces. With Saturn in Sagittarius, hard, especially during October 6 – 8. Scorpio fair assessment is established. However, restoring Jupiter in Virgo, Neptune and Chiron in Pisces Themes, unfinished business or people Taurus peaceful equilibrium, may it be between people, as well as the lunar Nodes’ transition into Virgo/ from the past might reappear in your This is a time where you need to listen groups of people, or between self and others, is a Pisces the influence of the Mutable Cross is life now demanding your full attention. to your body and emotional needs. Get tricky task. The downside is indecisiveness and activated over the next 18 months. The Mutable Reflect on what happened then and the rest your body and soul is asking for. procrastination because of Libra’s inability to Cross – consisting of the four mutable how things could be improved now. On the other hand, your creative talents face conflicts in a straight forward way. signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius You may be called to take on a leading might be blossoming and you are asked However, this evasiveness can lead and Pisces – signifies movement, role and set a new trend because of to use them to their best. Whatever it to more stress and tension which change and learning through many your ability to inspire and/or convince is you choose to create, let your heart be is against Libra’s developmental experiences. This describes the others. inspired and feel the passion! aim of attaining peace. Their high core mode and orientation for the tolerance for ambiguity can be entire period (next 18 months). Sagittarius Gemini taken by others as unreliability Important keywords are: adapt, You are asked to find a balance Mercury is still retrograde until October and weakness. Librans set high mediate and reconcile. We are between group involvement and 10 and keeps you occupied with issues ideals for themselves and others; asked to lay down our prejudices furthering your own creative goals. from the past. The New Moon (Oct they like to be seen as civilized and (Saturn in Sagittarius) and become While task master Saturn is transiting 13) is symbolic for a new beginning and refined human beings. They have strong more flexible so that we can adjust to this your sun sign you are willing to might bring spontaneous changes to your views about justice and fairness. However, they significant shift of paradigms. Saturn will make work hard and your need for public social circle; you could feel inspired to put become uncomfortable when emotional issues several stressful alignments to compassionate recognition is high. Instead of worrying more effort in developing and exploring are stirred because emotions can be confusing Neptune in Pisces and supportive Jupiter in too much how others might perceive different aspect of your individuality. and unpredictable. Although they are great Virgo indicating that although our visions and your work, trust that your efforts will harmonisers and excellent managers of group ideals will be tested, we can manifest our dreams bring results. Cancer activities, they might try ‘to be all things to if we persist. Unexpected changes or new revelations all people and offensive to none’, thus losing The New Moon in Libra on October 13 Capricorn concerning your career path could themselves in an attempt to fit in with what is opposite inventive Uranus, suggesting a A new balance has to be established highlight your need for a secure, others expect of them. The opposing sign is Aries, need for more space and independence in our between home and work. The emphasis nurturing and pleasant home life. the archetype of independent and spontaneous personal and collective relationships. It also might shift towards focusing more on However, keep working on both fronts decision making, which complements the Libra suggests that a new kind of equilibrium has your place in the world and mutually as a way of balancing the intensity of type well. to be found, incorporating the unusual and beneficial relationships with others. your emotions and the need for a unique Mercury in Libra remains retrograde until unfamiliar with what has proven to be sensible This is a great moment in time to get a creative outlet. October 10 (since September 17) prompting us and reliable. The themes of fairness, sharing larger perspective on things and make to re-assess and re-evaluate recent decisions and space for the unfamiliar. Leo and equality are emphasised, which calls for plans. Unfinished business from the past could an approach that is inclusive and based on The spontaneous energy of this New surface demanding our full attention. This is the the principles of cooperation, team work and Aquarius Moon can be highly inspiring, especially last Mercury retrograde period of the year and we mutual understanding. We are challenged to You might be on the search for a ,if you are able to channel the released are reminded to make use of our creative problem embrace what appears to be unfamiliar and new vision which you will like to creative fires into a new vision of self- solving skills. Venus, the planet of values, enters move beyond our usual limits. The Full Moon share in your relationships and expression. You might not feel especially with your friends. Your idealism humble at the moment, so take extra care pragmatic Virgo on October 9 (until November in Taurus on October 27 opposite the Scorpio 8), joining Mars and Jupiter in the same sign and Sun might highlight attachments to the past and and perceptiveness are emphasised; how to communicate your exciting ideas however you may find that your to others. squaring Saturn during October 10 – 13. Great security needs that have to be dealt with and ideas and visions are best dealt with in a step-by- then released before we can make a step forward communication with others will greatly Virgo step approach, thus ensuring lasting results. Saturn towards greater unity. The friendly vibes of the improve when you add subtlety and The vibes of the moment call for new re-entered Sagittarius mid last month and will stay Venus/Jupiter conjunction (exact October 25) diplomacy to your conversation style. balance between your own values and until December 21, 2017. Sagittarius is the sign increases our capacity for being all inclusive and those of others. Finding a working ‘middle of the truth seeker and symbolises the quest for accepting diversity. Pisces Your ability to create harmonious road’ is the challenge, especially when you knowledge and wisdom as well as trust in the flow For Personal and/or Relationship Astrology need to include unexpected information of life and hope in a better future. Saturn is the relationships is emphasised at the Consultation contact Tina on 6689-7413 or moment and you might take on the role or unfamiliar ideas. ‘A walk on the wild planet of mastery, discipline and realism, confronts 0457-903-957, email: [email protected] side’ might be your theme of this period, us with our limitations and shadow sides. Saturn of a peace maker. In conflict situations webpage: http://nimbin-starloom.com.au it is essential that you maintain your so remain flexible, compassionate and in Sagittarius promises profound understanding of Astrology at the Lillifield Community Centre: personal boundaries and independence. open-minded. our purpose, if we are committed to walk the path Wednesdays: ‘Relationship Astrology’, 10am Value your own insights and keep Libra of our truth. On the negative, it signifies a lack – 1 pm; starts October 8; 1-day workshop: flexible in the process of adjusting to of faith and vision, difficulties with letting go of This New Moon in your sun sign ‘Neptune & the Quest for Transcendence’ the many changes that are occurring at control and fear of change. (October 13 ) marks the beginning of Thursday, November 27, 9.30am – 4pm the moment. Discover the possibilities with Vital Choices Do you find yourself consuming deeper and deeper. 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25 Sibley Street BOWLO Phone 6689-1250 What’s On in October?

• Saturday 17th – Neil Diamond Show • Open Mike Nights – Wednesdays 7th & 21st, 7pm • Social Bowls – Every Sunday, 9.30am start • Continental Carnival – 7th & 8th November • Friday Night Raffles – 20 prizes • Social Membership $5 • Courtesy Bus – Enquire at Bar

by Andrew Barton gardens, she pointed out some of the Centre and Seedling house, on Union • Exciting menus interesting finds that she had come Street at South Lismore. The new • Lunch & Dinner Septembers Garden Club visit took across whilst clearing the land, one owners have a great variety of eco- • Entertainment Home of us to the “Hobbit House”. Christine being one of the tiniest orchids we have friendly garden products, tremendous • Coffee & Teas the Big Howard has owned the 4½-acre ever seen. veggie seedlings and lush plants. So if Bowler property for just on three years. She inherited a great number of you’re in the area or in need of garden • Ph. 6689-1473 Her aim with this property is to producing fruit trees of many varieties, supplies, drop in and see Cameron or become as self-sufficient as possible. It’s and has added many interesting ones Rhonda. a great undertaking, as the property herself. She can now roam through Our next visit, on Saturday 17th was completely overgrown with lantana, her property picking guavas, tangelos, October from 2-4pm, is at Sharon FOR APPOINTMENTS privet and all manner of nasty weeds peaches, loquats, figs, and even and Neil’s property at 24 Stony Chute and vines. Slowly but surely she has elderberries and blueberries. Road, Nimbin. Their veggie gardens Tel 6689 1000 been clearing out sections at a time… At the end of the day, she can look are to die for, they have bee hives that creating sunny spots for veggie gardens forward to a soak in the well-positioned produce delicious honey, and a newly- and areas for her nursery work, where outdoor bath, and take in all her hard built state-of-the-art chook house. she is starting to propagate native plants work. Old and new members are welcome! such as grevilleas and callistemon, It was a wonderful social afternoon Don’t forget to bring a cup and chair, and the most extraordinary and rare that ended with cups of tea and cakes. as well as a plate for afternoon tea to impatiens. This month’s raffle prizes were very share. Whilst wandering through her kindly donated by Lismore Garden [email protected] Nimbin Crossword 2015-10 by 5ynic Devised by Martin Gill

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Gypsy Queen cuisine and free-skilling workshops Café Blue Knob schedule October/November • Saturday October 18 4.30pm, Free Café Blue Knob First Free-skilling Workshop: How to build a wood- fired rocket stove with special Café afternoon tea and early family dinner offers • Sunday October 25 12.30pm ‘Gypsy Queen Cuisine’ – Festive Romany Food Safari Lunch – Bookings are taken now! Early bird special $35 to 18th October, then $40 – RSVP closed by 21st. • Thursday October 29 12.30pm Artists & Friends Lunch at Blue Knob Hall Gallery– everyone is welcome to an exclusive fine two-course dinner with choice of vegetarian or meat • Saturday October 31, 8.30am Trash & Treasures Event Blue Knob Farmers Market • Sunday November 1 12.30 pm Communicake, the monthly free Café talk on ‘Natural Horsemanship’ with Equine Science Expert Suzy Maloney • Thursday November 26 12.30pm Artists & Friends Lunch at Blue Knob Hall Gallery– everyone is welcome to an exclusive fine 2 course dinner with choice of vegetarian or meat • Sunday November 29 12.30pm Jamaican Summer Food Safari with mocktails and music • For any questions or more info call Joline 0416-616- 804 or (07) 6689-7449. Blue Knob Hall Café’s desire to create it on, the café wants to connect with she runs her own business ‘Happy Café Blue Knob recipe an open sharing and learning space for you. It can range from creative skills Horses Bitless’. Our favourite winter salad the community has taken off. like basket weaving, sewing or natural After the fabulous Middle East ‘Café Communicake’ in September painting to permaculture and gardening Wedding Food Safari in September Salad ingredients with the ‘Woman who lives without to building things like a compost with dancers and henna tattooing, the money’ was an absolute success. “The toilet, an outdoor shower, a cob oven next exciting Sunday Food Safari will 1 wombok cabbage, cut into small pieces café was full, interesting questions or other things. Our first Free-skilling be held on Sunday, October 25. This A handful walnuts, crushed (50-80g) asked, people left with inspired workshop on Saturday, October 17, will time you can explore, taste test and 2-3 oranges, peeled & flesh cut into small pieces thoughts and the no set cafe prices teach ways of building a free wood-fired celebrate the exotic, mysterious and Two handfuls of variety of dark leafy salad greens, cut small was a real thrill and a wonderful rocket stove for anyone’s backyard. exciting Gypsy culture and with it the (optional) experience,” said Joline, café manager. The second free ‘Communicake’ Romani cuisine. You are encouraged Handful of parsley, chopped coarsely (optional) “The universe knows how to look talk will be held by Suzy Maloney to dress bohemian when the Gypsy after us if we trust and let go.” on Sunday, November 1, on ‘natural Queen cuisine at Café Blue Knob goes Dressing The next new event series to be horsemanship’. wild. 1-2 lemons, juiced (however sour you like it) introduced are free ‘Free-skilling This is an opportunity for horse The Café is open to group bookings 150ml Yoghurt workshops’ at the café on one Saturday lovers and owners alike, as Suzy has a and functions in and outside business 100ml Sour cream afternoon monthly. Local skilled degree in equine science, is a qualified hours as well as catering on evenings. Salt, pepper to taste people will show anyone interested riding instructor and has 20 years of It caters easily for 8 to 40 people for Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Blend all their special expertise for free, because experience as an instructor. The local birthday parties, engagements and dressing ingredients to pour over the salad. sharing and connecting around self- horse whisperer worked for 15 years as other celebrations and offers readily Tip: It can be made ahead or served straight away. Keep sufficiency are important in our times. a trail guide, has started and retrained vegan and gluten free choices on in fridge. If you have an enabling and numerous horses, run eventing, show request. Please enquire on 6689-7449 if interesting skill and are happy to pass jumping and dressage clinics and now interested. Page 32 The Nimbin GoodTimes October 2015 [email protected] Parental bonding and infant massage by Renata Dooley by their dads than mums, and studies suggest fathers need For some parents, attachments and more encouragement to talk to bonding don’t occur at birth. This their babies, helping to improve is okay and perfectly normal. It can interactional behaviours. take months to develop, maintain A lack of early parent/child and strengthen parent/child bonds. bonding can lead to later neglect Infant massage is a fabulous way to and child abuse, and in extreme enhance this process. reactions, ‘failure to thrive’ There are significant differences syndrome, where you can receive between massage for adults and all nourishment and not put on massage for infants. It is vital to weight, etc through lack of love and understand the correct strokes, ideal touch. timing and length of massage to Once that child has grown to avoid over-stimulation, so training is an adult without forming these essential. healthy attachments, they generally It is important that the parents find themselves with difficulties in or primary caregivers are the ones their adult relationships at the very massaging, as eye contact, skin-to- least, and at the extreme end, may skin contact, odour and tone/timbre display psychopathic behaviours. of voice helps our baby to get to If you start infant massage at know us. birth, you will maintain close Certainly, laying our hands on bonds and attachments through our babies in a positive way as we touch and physical contact, so that learn their body language and verbal a child can feel secure that they cues can empower us, improving necessary for the overall wellbeing of are always loved, accepted and confidence with our little ones, reducing the child. nurtured. stress and increasing self-esteem. It even A small study shows only one in Renata Dooley, who has an international helps reduce post-natal depression. four vocalisations from infants get a certification in infant massage, is starting Infant massage provides the perfect response, with dads accounting for group classes in Nimbin and Lismore this opportunity to help establish lasting only 6-12% of those responses. Babies month. Contact her on 0412-354-115 or parent/child attachments, which are hear about 1/3 less words spoken at: [email protected] Fashionating! 46 Cullen Street Nimbin Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS woman recently requested didn’t stop! treatment for her teenage Ovarian drilling is yet another Adaughter who had just been Draconian procedure, where a hole diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian is drilled into each ovary using an Syndrome (PCOS). But when she also electrically charged needle. The idea is mentioned that eight other girls in her that if a part of the ovary is destroyed, daughter’s class had the same disorder, it will not produce as much androgen… all my alarm bells rang at once… The procedure causes scar tissue to There was a time when about 1 develop in the ovary, which definitely Phone Rob Acton 0407 787 993 woman in 20 had this disorder, but this impedes its function. Do you understand statement clearly shows that one third of my use of the word Draconian? [email protected] a high school class suffer from PCOS! More than 50% of women with barefootbuildingdesign.com Doctors have ‘no idea’ of the cause, often PCOS will develop impaired glucose making the treatment Draconian, in my intolerance, diabetes or pre-diabetes. The view. So why is the disorder on the rise? risk of heart attack is 4-7 times greater, PCOS sufferers also have high levels as are the risks of high blood pressure of androgens or male hormones, causing and bad cholesterol. the woman to have irregular periods or by Robin Stein So what is driving this epidemic of to miss her period altogether. Ovulation Homeopath healer PCOS for which doctors can find ‘no doesn’t occur because there is not enough cause?’ In my experience, PCOS is • water tank cleaning progesterone to release the eggs, which driven by the large amounts of synthetic • concrete tank repairs remain attached to the surface of the Many doctors put women with PCOS oestrogen that are fed to our dairy and • water tank sales ovary. on the pill. However, this adds to the beef herds! And the main treatment that Many women with the disorder also problems experienced by the woman I have used very successfully to enable have high insulin levels. Insulin is because PCOS is an oestrogen dominant women with this disorder to conceive is made in the pancreas. It controls the problem and the pill contains synthetic natural progesterone cream. A doctor’s conversion of sugar and starch into oestrogen! Yes, there are pills for women prescription is required, and the cream energy for the body to use or to store as that do not contain oestrogen, but please will be made by a compounding chemist. fat. And excess insulin can also increase note that all contraceptive pills contain And they must stop eating meat and the production of male hormones which synthetic hormones that the body cannot dairy unless it’s organic. leads to acne, excessive hair growth and recognise. If you have a daughter suffering with an oily, sometimes itchy scalp, weight Also, women with PCOS are able this disorder, please try to keep invasive gain and ovulation problems. to manufacture oestrogen, but not medical tests to a minimum unless they PCOS is the most common reason progesterone, so why would you give are urgent. And if your family are dairy for infertility in women. It can also ‘extra, synthetic' oestrogen for an and meat eaters, please ban all products cause dandruff; male pattern baldness oestrogen dominant problem? It is a containing synthetic hormones in favour or thinning hair; darker pigmentation rise in progesterone that causes the of organic, hormone and pesticide free. in patches on neck, arms, breasts or endometrium to shed. But without It will take 6-12 months for the thighs; skin tags in armpits or neck area; menstruation or prosgesterone, the body to absorb all the eggs attached pelvic pain; anxiety, depression and sleep endometrium continues to build up, to the ovaries but at this point, please apnoea. causing irregular or heavy bleeding, don’t stop the progesterone cream In women with PCOS, the ovaries do which in turn, increases the risk of completely, but continue it for a further not make the hormones they require endometrial cancer. few months as directed. In this way, PiXiE the BUiLDER for an egg to fully mature. The ovaries Sadly, other medical interventions used PCOS and infertility can be reversed, Grant Holding Lic No. 30119 contain tiny, fluid filled sacks called are Clomid and Metformin, which I am without the need for invasive treatments follicles or cysts. As the egg grows, told constantly are quite safe. But I’m or dangerous medications. The most the follicle builds up fluid. When an certain you would wonder about their natural way possible to treat anything egg matures, the follicle breaks down, safety too if you had treated as many at all, will also prove to be the very best NEW HOMES the egg is released and travels through women as I have who have been on these way. RENOVATIONS the fallopian tube to the uterus for drugs. All the women I have treated Robin Stein is an intuitive Homeopath fertilisation, called ovulation. If the haemorrhaged and all had become ALTERATIONS who has a higher than 90% success assisting DECKS problem is not addressed before the dangerously iron deficient. Doctors had infertile women to conceive naturally. woman becomes menopausal, the risk no idea how to stop the bleeding, but Her latest ebook, 'The IVF Alternative' is of heart attack, stroke and diabetes some did mention that the woman would available directly from Robin. Email her at: increases as she ages. need a hysterectomy if the bleeding [email protected] Phone 6689-1728 www.nimbingoodtimes.com October 2015 The Nimbin GoodTimes Page 33