Health Matters
Butyrate is a small fatty acid. It is the main food for cells lining the colon. These cells use butyrate to make energy which allows them to remain healthy and do their jobs. One of these jobs is to provide a strong protective lining for the colon. Without butyrate colon cells slowly die. This leaves […]
Penrith Physie Wakes Up with Today
Penrith Physical Culture Club have put Glenmore Park on the map, after appearing on the Today Show on Channel 9 last month. The local club was live streamed on Friday 8th September during the weather forecasts with Tim Davies, from the Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre where they hold their classes for their Junior […]
Paws A While
With warmer weather arriving, it’s time to dust off the BBQ and spend extra time gathering with friends and family outdoors. As we prepare, remember that it is important to check where your pets may be hiding – most likely under the table waiting for the food and snacks to drop. While party food is […]
Parents Corner
As parents and caregivers, our concern for children’s online safety is paramount. To protect them effectively, we must actively engage with and understand their digital world. Open communication from early years through adolescence can reduce online risks. Common Online Risks Depending on your child’s age and internet usage, risks may include: Excessive Screen Time: One […]
Health Matters
Animal studies show that probiotics can help colitis (Kato et al, 2004). For example, scientists can give rats a vinegar-enema, to quickly causes colitis. However, if these rats are immediately given a colonic irrigation with lactobacillus-fermented oat-soup (oat yoghurt), colitis is almost completely prevented (Fabia et al, 1993) Second, when Methotrexate, a chemotherapeutic drug is […]
Paws A While
Spring is here and it’s time to get the jump on fleas. Have you ever struggled with keeping your pet flea-free? Don’t be alarmed, you’re not the only one. During the warmer months fleas are particularly common. They make our pet’s lives itchy and uncomfortable. The answer to keeping fleas off your pet is simple […]
Community Favourite Asian Pearl Officially Closes
After 20 years of trading, Asian Pearl Restaurant owner, Lam Tang, has decided to retire at the age of 67 and close down the restaurant loved by many Glenmore Park locals. “I will miss the residents and customers,” said Lam Tang. The family-owned restaurant traded its last day on August 13, marking the beginning of […]
Parents Corner
Most parents have endured the sheer panic and embarrassment of having a child cry and scream in the middle of the supermarket. The good news is that shopping centre meltdowns can be prevented with a little pre-planning. Follow these tips for a more peaceful shopping experience. Tip #1: Choose the time of day wisely Consistent […]
Health Matters
As you know from my previous articles on ulcerative colitis (UC), the occurrence of UC is influenced by alterations in intestinal microbiota composition (Ohkusa & Koido, 2015; Wang et al., 2019). The human gut doesn’t only contain bacteria. It also contains other microbes that can influence gut health, including probiotic yeasts such as Saccharomyces boulardii […]
Australian Lions Foundation Donates an Additional $100,000 to Tadros Family
Ten-year-old Nicholas Tadros’ heartbreaking story has captivated the nation, after he suffered extensive injuries in the Gold Coast helicopter crash which tragically killed his mother Vanessa and three others. Nicky broke almost every bone in his body and had to have his leg amputated. To support Nicholas and his dad through this difficult time, the […]