A boy was at a carnival and went to a booth where a man said to the boy, “If I write your exact weight on this piece of paper then you have to give me $50, but if I cannot, I will pay you $50.” The boy looked around and saw no scale so he agrees, thinking no matter what the carny writes he’ll just say he weighs more or less. In the end the boy ended up paying the man $50. How did the man win the bet?

Brain Teaser Answer

The man did exactly as he said he would and wrote “your exact weight” on the paper.

Roasted Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 500g pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 2cm cubes 500g beetroot, peeled, cut into 1cm wedges 1 Spanish onion, cut into thin wedges Cracked black pepper ½ cup basil or Italian parsley leaves

Balsamic Dressing 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon or orange juice 1 teaspoon honey 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.      Brush 1 or 2 baking trays with a little of the oil.
• Combine the remaining oil with the garlic. Place the pumpkin, beetroot and the onion in a large bowl and add the garlic oil. Toss the vegetables so that they become evenly coated with the oil.
• Arrange the vegetables on the baking tray/s and sprinkle with the pepper. Bake in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, then transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
• For the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together in a cup or small bowl with a fork, then drizzle over the vegetables.
• Decorate with the basil (or parsley) and serve.

Serves 4

Ok this one may be hard but is most likely necessary!   I am sure we have all enjoyed Christmas and New Year and now our Liver may not be so happy about that.  You may not realise how much it needs to recover, so this month our ch ch ch change is to have an alcohol free week… yes week not a day and not just 30 minutes.

Can you do it????

Yes you can!!!

And if you are thinking why bother, then you should keep reading to find out why!  Click here

The liver is one of the most important organs in your body, and it usually is the most overworked! The liver’s job is to break down all the toxins in our food and environment (air & water). It is essentially the chemical factory of our body that builds and recycles substances you need for good health and breaks down those that you don’t need.

The liver is a metabolically active organ responsible for many vital life functions. The liver has well over 500 functions. The primary functions of the liver are:

• Bile production and excretion

• Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs

• Metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates

• Enzyme activation

• Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals

• Synthesis of plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors

• Blood detoxification and purification

When might the liver need more support?

Many people don’t know they need to relieve stress for their liver’s well-being.

Some typical symptoms of a sluggish liver are:

• Feeling constantly tired even though you have slept

• Nausea – especially after a fatty meal or alcohol

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What a great idea for Christmas!!

Bonus Salt Lamp

Buy one Himalayan Salt Lamp and get one small Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp valued at $45.00 for free.

Original purchase must be of greater or equal value to the lamp offered.

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I read this poem today and thought it would be nice to share with you. It was dedicated to Sharyn from one of her clients and made me reflect and smile. I hope it will for you too!

My Comfort Zone

I use to have a Comfort Zone

Where I knew I couldn’t fail.

The same four walls of busy work

Were really more like jail.

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Let’s indulge just a little….after all it is Christmas. And if you would like to share with someone, its even better

Serves 6 (or maybe just one) – remember to share – it is Christmas

200 g dark chocolate

150 g unsalted butter, chopped

4 eggs, at room temperature

4 egg yolks, at room temperature

½ cup (110 g) brown sugar

40 g fine rice flour

Chocolate Sauce

200 g dark chocolate

1 cup (250 ml) pouring cream

3 tablespoons pure icing sugar

Preheat oven to 180c. Grease six 175ml ramekins.

Place the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan and stir over low heat for 5 minutes or until smooth and completely melted. Leave to cool for 5 minutes.

Beat the eggs, egg yolks and brown sugar with electric beater for 5 – 10 minutes or until doubled in volume. Fold in the cooled chocolate with a metal spoon.

Sprinkle the rice flour over the mixture and gently fold through.

Spoon the batter into the ramekins. Place on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes or until just firm to touch.

Meanwhile, to make the sauce, place the chocolate and cream in a small saucepan over medium – low heat and stir until the chocolate has melted and the sauce is smooth and well combined. Stir in the icing sugar.

Turn out the puddings onto individual plates or just server in the ramekins.

Drizzle with the chocolate sauce and serve warm.

For a final flourish, serve with fresh strawberries and thick cream.

NOTE

While we endorse healthy eating and nourishing foods, we also voice our approval to have everything in moderation. Yes, chocolate cake and cream may not be seen as providing the very best of nutrition advice that you could expect from us. But please consider that this is a home made cake made from raw ingredients. There are no ‘numbers’ or weird inclusions that cannot be recognised like you might on a bought one from a supermarket. Enjoy in moderation.

Despite the anguish it causes, pain is an essential ally. Were it not for this warning signal, we would not know when something was hurting us.

We tend to dismiss headaches, the most common type of pain and one with which we are all familiar, as a simple annoyance. However, like any other type of pain, headaches are the body’s way of telling us something is wrong. Headaches are not a disease. But they are a symptom of a larger health problem, one that needs to be investigated.

Well I do hope you embraced last month’s ch ch ch change and made 30 minutes a week quiet time to breath. 

The lead up to Christmas is now in full swing and no doubt you have started running around in preparation and trying to find the right gift for the special people in your life.  So for this month, again just 30 minutes a week, take some time for yourself and I have a new change. This one you can even do while watching TV with the family or incorporate your breathing.  All you need is a bucket of water and some Epsom salts or Himalayan Mineral Salts available from the clinic.  Now put your feet in it and give those tired feet some pamper!!

New to the newsletter!!! We will be using this spot to focus on the small, yet BIG changes  that can easily be included into daily life.  By just doing one small change in your life, it can open the door to a big difference.  Every month an idea will be suggested, we would also love to hear any suggestions or thoughts you have or that you may like to share with others.  Please feel free to send your thoughts for Ch Ch Ch Changes. info@perfecthealthnow.com.au

Be involved – Be creative and watch as small changes make BIG differences in daily life!