District Dining Sydney Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:49:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /?v=4.7.2 10 Best Asian Box Catering Suppliers in Sydney /food-drink/asian-box-catering-sydney/ /food-drink/asian-box-catering-sydney/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:25:06 +0000 /?p=116 Asian Wedding Catering An Asian wedding is often a huge event, and with hundreds of people typically attending the bride and groom’s special day; it’s important to ensure that everything is taken care of. Unlike western weddings that involve particular Read More ...

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Asian Wedding Catering

An Asian wedding is often a huge event, and with hundreds of people typically attending the bride and groom’s special day; it’s important to ensure that everything is taken care of. Unlike western weddings that involve particular traditions, an Asian wedding can be as diverse as it is colourful. This diversity is what makes them so much fun to be a part of, and in order to get the most from the day then it should be a priority to employ the right people.

Food at the Event

Next to the bride and groom, the food is probably the most talked about thing at a wedding. Laying a good spread will stay in people’s memories for years and years, but the demands of fulfilling everyone’s differing taste palettes doesn’t have to be as difficult as many people imagine. In fact, there are certain companies out there that specialise in Asian wedding catering, and these companies include Baywok Catering – who can be reached by visiting Baywokcatering.com.au.

With years of experience in the industry, their experienced team are capable of providing a fantastic range of dishes to cater to everyone’s preferences. Whether this be via a buffet, or serving-style restaurant, or even a breakfast menu. Asian cuisine is hugely varied when compared to other cuisine styles, and one of the biggest concerns amongst the betrothed and their families is that a proper variation may not be obtainable.

Fortunately, companies like Baywok Catering have taken this in to careful consideration. They are able to attend an event ahead of time, make plans for the catering and equipment, and then put that plan in to practice. Once the number of guests has been decided, the company will actively prepare food before the event, and then transport it to the location ready for service.

If the guests require their food to be taken to them, then the friendly team of caterers will wait on them hand and foot; making sure that each and every single request is catered to. In cases where a buffet may be a little more preferred, then each dish will be fully prepared and then placed within heated trays (if necessary), to allow guests to choose exactly what they like, and when they’d like it.

Baywok Catering also provide office catering services, including noodle box catering where a solid location for the food to be placed may not be present. In these instances, the company will prepare and then transport the food to the designated location of your choice – taking the hassle out of transport completely. As the company are a full catering service, they’ll even offer to stick around afterwards and tidy up on behalf of your guests and visitors.

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Liposuction – A Popular and Effective Cosmetic Surgery /beauty/liposuction-a-popular-and-effective-cosmetic-surgery/ /beauty/liposuction-a-popular-and-effective-cosmetic-surgery/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:29:57 +0000 /?p=112 Liposuction – A Popular and Effective Cosmetic Surgery Although there are a lot of lifestyle factors that decide the fate of your skin, your face, and your general appearance once you start approaching a certain age, there are state of Read More ...

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Liposuction – A Popular and Effective Cosmetic Surgery

Although there are a lot of lifestyle factors that decide the fate of your skin, your face, and your general appearance once you start approaching a certain age, there are state of the art medical and surgical treatments readily available today that can aid and enhance your endeavour in maintaining an outward youthfulness to go along with your inner one. These include cosmetic surgery procedures that tackle the most common fallouts of ageing, such as wrinkles, and excessive sagging skin.

Liposuction is one of the most widely undertaken procedures in cosmetic surgery, which involves reshaping the body through the removal of unwanted fat from key areas. The targeted parts usually include areas of the face like the chin, cheeks, the neck, and other major body locations with high fat concentrations such as the upper arms, the stomach, both sides of the waist, buttocks, thighs etc. Either a local, or general anaesthesia may be administered depending on the magnitude of the surgical process, which might take anywhere between 1 to 5 hours to conclude. Patients usually recover within a week or two after a major liposuction surgery.

A face lift is a very common form of cosmetic surgery that might include some of the same components as in liposuction. The aim is to create a more youthful appearance for the patient’s face and the neck area. The surgery looks to reduce the deep wrinkles surrounding the mouth, reframes the jaw line, and removes any extra fat or skin on the neck. The idea is to get rid of the loose skin and lay a fresh cover after tightening the nearby muscles. Recovery from an extensive face lift surgery can take a couple of weeks or more. General anaesthesia is the norm for these procedures.

A facelift is often done in conjunction with blepharoplasty, a cosmetic surgery that entails an intricate surgical process on the eyelids of the patient, usually with an aim to achieve a more youthful look. However, this procedure can also help ageing patients regain better vision for their eyes. The target areas include drooping eyelids, and baggy fat deposits under the eyes.

Other popular procedures that employ a similar mechanism to enhance the facial appearance of patients include brow lifts, rhinoplasty – a surgery to reshape the nose, and other non surgical treatments such as administering Botox injections.

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Getting to Grips with Eyelid Surgery /sydney/getting-to-grips-with-eyelid-surgery/ /sydney/getting-to-grips-with-eyelid-surgery/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2015 03:56:47 +0000 /?p=108 Getting to Grips with Eyelid Surgery   It’s not a common surgery, nor is it very well publicized, but that doesn’t make eyelid surgery any less important to thousands of people every year. Your eyelids are responsible for a range Read More ...

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Getting to Grips with Eyelid Surgery

 

It’s not a common surgery, nor is it very well publicized, but that doesn’t make eyelid surgery any less important to thousands of people every year. Your eyelids are responsible for a range of things, from keeping your eyes lubricated throughout the day, all the way to shielding them from light, dust and debris. Without your eyelids, your eyeballs would be exposed to all sorts of external forces and a little known fact is that your iris would actually deteriorate as a result.

 

There are several reasons why eyelid surgery would be required; from an ongoing medical condition that limits the movement of eyelids and eyeballs, all the way to damage and decay or even personal preference in cases of aging. Eyelid surgery, better known in the medical industry as blepharoplasty surgery isn’t just for medical reasons however and in many instances it actually helps to improve the look and feel of the eye area.

 

A blepharoplasty surgeon isn’t just responsible for improving the condition of eyelids; they also specialize in enhancing their appearance for a tauter aesthetic, in order to remove both wrinkles and age lines. An eyelid surgeon will first evaluate the appearance of your eyelids, including their durability, elasticity and general positioning. Once the details have been finalized, the procedure itself can take place at once, or spread over several individual surgeries (depending on the type of surgery taking place and the extensiveness of the procedure itself).

 

The price for an eyelid surgery will vary depending on the extensiveness of the procedure, but typical costs range between $2000 and $5000 USD. The surgery will involve the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, or both, and that will depend on the type of surgery being undertaken and the reason for it. In most cases, the eyelids will both be operated on for a matching result and for comfort.

 

As the eyelid surgery will involve cutting and slicing, a general anaesthetic will be applied with the option to be sedated or for the patient to remain awake during the process. Most patients state that the surgery is entirely painless, even after the procedure and that the recovery is entirely comfortable too, making eyelid surgery one of the only surgeries in the medical industry to boast both a high rate of success and a high satisfaction.

 

Although a specialist blepharoplasty surgeon will typically handle the procedure, it’s not uncommon for surgeons in general to take care of the surgery. The main reason for this is that eyelid surgery is considered external and doesn’t involve intruding within the body at all beyond the needle for the anaesthetic. As a bonus, the surgery will only take a few hours (unless spaced over a specific amount of time) and a patient can typically be at home that same day, or at most the day after unless any complications arise.

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The Natural Way To Better Health /alternative-health-practitioners/the-natural-way-to-better-health/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:24:19 +0000 http://www.sportsbar.net.au/?p=92 The Benefits of Naturopathy over Modern Medicine Over the past few years, more and more modern treatments have been taking over very traditional ones. The main reason for this is availability, suitability and cost. With many countries having free medical Read More ...

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The Benefits of Naturopathy over Modern Medicine

Over the past few years, more and more modern treatments have been taking over very traditional ones. The main reason for this is availability, suitability and cost. With many countries having free medical services available to their citizens, the need for natural products has seen a dwindling demise over the past few decades. But with the re-introduction of Naturopathy, those decreasing numbers look set to rise again, especially as people become more aware of the benefits of Naturopathy over undergoing modern medical treatments which can often be unnatural and carry their own set of side effects.

But what is it that makes Naturopathy so unique to modern medicine, especially as they both claim to do the same thing? Well the bottom line is that although the results of treatment are fairly similar, the way that the treatment is carried out varies hugely between Naturopathy and modern treatments. Where modern treatments will rely on advanced surgical techniques, procedures and chemicals to treat specific medical conditions; Naturopathy relies on one thing – the natural properties within plants, fruit, vegetables and other naturally occurring organisms to provide treatment, therapy and recovery.

Consider cancer for example; the most common treatment for a patient suffering with cancer is to undergo chemotherapy. The therapy involves a high concentration of controlled radiation to help to eradicate cancerous cells whether they have developed, or are in the process of growing. The main problem with this treatment is that it isn’t guaranteed and if caught too late, the cancer may have spread beyond control, not to mention the painful side effects typically associated with chemotherapy itself.

Naturopathy on the other hand makes use of the natural elements within foods, plants and liquids in order to harness those properties and allow your body to better recover in a painless, detoxifying way. Certain fruits like guanabana, kiwi and grapefruit all contain high concentrations of specific vitamins and minerals that are very well suited at not only fighting cancerous cells, but halting their development completely.

There are literally thousands of fruits on the planet and they all boast their own health benefits and collection of nutrients. That’s what Naturopathy utilizes to the fullest extend; a set of natural treatments and remedies that provide relief and recovery from persistent symptoms and medical conditions, without any of the negatives most commonly associated with the consumption of modern medicines.

One of the biggest advantages of Naturopathy is that you’ll never have to concern yourself with what you’re consuming. Unlike modern medicines that contain a whole host of man-made formulas and chemical compositions; Naturopathy therapies and treatments involve no external sources that aren’t entirely natural, so you can be sure that what goes in to your body is healthy, reliable and most importantly – effective.

Naturopathy treatments vary but the most common involve oral capsules, herbal treatments and therapeutic activities. They can really mean the difference between losing a fight to a long term medical condition, or overcoming it. More at http://www.yorkcityhealthclinic.com.au/ your local naturopath in Sydney CBD

Association For Naturopathy

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Herbalife Sports Drinks – Stamina & Fitness /food-drink/herbalife-sports-drinks/ Sun, 05 Oct 2014 05:43:30 +0000 http://www.sportsbar.net.au/?p=64 A Brief Overview Of Herbalife When men and women want to whip their bodies into the best possible shape, they will want to do business with a company that sells reputable products. Herbalife will provide interested parties with good ways Read More ...

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A Brief Overview Of Herbalife

When men and women want to whip their bodies into the best possible shape, they will want to do business with a company that sells reputable products. Herbalife will provide interested parties with good ways to stay fit. With an attention to detail, most people will be quite happy with the progress that can be made.

Individuals will want to begin by sticking to a dietary plan. By mixing out meats and cheeses that are no good for the heart and lungs, they can quickly and efficiently bring down their cholesterol levels. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables will also help out quite a bit.

People will also need to make sure they are getting enough physical exercise several times each week. They might very well begin their training by running on a treadmill in the basement. Once they have established a base fitness level, they can move on and begin running on the streets outside.

Many of the weight-loss management products can be ordered online. These will be shipped to the doorstep within just a few business days. This way, individuals can begin using them right away. The pounds will surely melt off the body.

Once people have committed to losing weight, they should try hard to remain on track toward their goals. Even if they are having a bad day, they’ll still want to make time to get their exercises in. Keeping a rigorous food journal will also help out. This will allow men and women to determine how many calories they are actually consuming.

In the end, finding a company that offers reputable products will be important. When exercise enthusiasts locate a business they can trust, faster fitness will occur. People can shortly begin showing off their brand new bodies to anyone and everyone who will look.

http://australia-life-herbal.com.au/

Update: You can now get Herbalife in these locations:

Herbalife Sydney – http://australia-life-herbal.com.au/herbalife-sydney-newcastle
Herbalife Melbourne – http://australia-life-herbal.com.au/herbalife-melbourne
Herbalife Brisbane – http://australia-life-herbal.com.au/herbalife-brisbane-gold-coast
Herbalife Perth – http://australia-life-herbal.com.au/herbalife-perth

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Health claims on sports drinks would mislead consumers, warns CHOICE /food-drink/health-claims-on-sports-drink/ Sat, 04 Oct 2014 14:15:29 +0000 http://www.sportsbar.net.au/?p=51 From: http://www.choice.com.au/media-and-news/consumer-news/news/health-claims-on-sports-drinks-misleading-011014.aspx By 4 Aug 2014 Author:Rachel Clemons 01.CHOICE opposes proposal A public consultation process run by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for electrolyte drinks (EDs) such as Gatorade and Powerade to be able to carry health claims. But CHOICE warns that allowing Read More ...

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From: http://www.choice.com.au/media-and-news/consumer-news/news/health-claims-on-sports-drinks-misleading-011014.aspx

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  • 4 Aug 2014
  • Author:Rachel Clemons

01.CHOICE opposes proposal

A public consultation process run by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for electrolyte drinks (EDs) such as Gatorade and Powerade to be able to carry health claims.

But CHOICE warns that allowing health claims on these types of sports drinks, which by definition contain a significant amount of sugar and salt, will mislead consumers into thinking that they’re generally a healthy option, and has made a submission opposing the proposal.

Electrolyte drinks formulated for athletes, not general use

CHOICE spokesperson Tom Godfrey says, “Sports drinks can help elite athletes but they aren’t designed for everyday use. Health claims on sports drinks would only apply to a limited group of people but drinks like Gatorade and Powerade are marketed and sold to everyone.”

“Most people will receive no health benefit from a bright blue sugar drink. Sports drinks belong on the shelves next to Coke and lemonade, not in the health food aisle and the claims on the label need to reflect this,” he says.

EDs are specifically formulated for the rapid replacement of fluid, carbohydrates, electrolytes and minerals – ostensibly for people engaging in strenuous or prolonged exercise. Consequently the Food Standards Code requires them to contain a certain amount of sugar and salt.

High sugar content

 

A standard 600mL bottle of Gatorade contains 36g of sugar, for example, which is comparable to the 40g sugar in a standard 375mL can of Coca-Cola – both of which are labelled as single serves, to be consumed in one sitting.

Under the current health claims standard, Gatorade wouldn’t meet the necessary Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criteria (NPSC) due to its high sugar content and associated kilojoule content, and therefore wouldn’t be eligible to make a health claim. However the current proposal wouldn’t require EDs to meet the NPSC in order to make a health claim.

The NPSC is an important consumer protection test, to ensure that consumers aren’t misled. Godfrey argues, “People should have the confidence that if a product has a health claim, then it is a healthier product. Creating a loophole for sports drinks is a backwards step.”

EDs only produce benefits for a small subset of the Australian population, and even then the benefits are limited. The Australian Institute of Sport states that athletes need to undertake high-intensity exercise of approximately 60 minutes or more to benefit from consuming EDs, for example.

Sports drinks ‘widely available’

 

Despite this, they are marketed to and consumed by a much wider audience. Australians drink millions of litres of EDs each year and the sports drinks market increased in grocery value by 13.3% last year. And consumer research highlights that many individuals consume sports drinks in situations unrelated to strenuous exercise, such as when feeling thirsty or hot, flat or lethargic, or feeling hungover.

“Sports drinks are widely available. You can find them in supermarkets, corner stores, vending machines and they are often placed at point-of-sale to encourage impulse purchases. They’re clearly marketed to a wide audience and it makes no sense to allow health claims that would only apply to a small group of athletes,” says Godfrey.

“We are calling on FSANZ to put the consumer first and not to proceed with these changes.”

Read more: http://www.choice.com.au/media-and-news/consumer-news/news/health-claims-on-sports-drinks-misleading-011014.aspx#ixzz3FBYqmRpJ

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Our Sports Health Science Website /uncategorized/our-sports-health-science-website/ Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:58:29 +0000 http://www.sportsbar.net.au/?p=38 Sports Health Science Website The health sciences have become one of the most popular subjects available to professionals and students alike. With so much information contained within this awe-inspiring topic, how can you be sure that your knowledge is as Read More ...

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Sports Health Science Website

The health sciences have become one of the most popular subjects available to professionals and students alike. With so much information contained within this awe-inspiring topic, how can you be sure that your knowledge is as up to date as possible? Well that’s exactly why we are here; to help you to understand the ins and outs of the entire sports and health science subjects and get a head start on your aims.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to treat injuries suffered after an accident, or if you prefer knowing how the human body works and what you can do to improve muscle mass; our researchers have plenty of knowledge and skill when it comes to the subject that you’ll learn something new every day.

The health sciences themselves are comprised of a great range of individual subject paths, from biological topics relating to human, plant and organic systems, all the way to learning about toxins, chemicals and formulas that can play a role on the human body. Another great topic relates to sports health science in particular; which covers a huge range of sports related issues from treating fractured elbows, all the way to reinforcing muscle mass for increased performance and more.

The advancement of sport and health sciences is something that takes place on a weekly, if not daily basis, so keeping up to date with the latest techniques and most modern methods is a priority. That’s why we make a point of providing you with the most relevant information, all in one place so that you won’t have to go out of your way to search all around the internet.

Our researchers collaborate with both professional athletes as well as industry specialists so that the information that we provide to you is relevant, worthwhile and most importantly; factual. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and skill level, especially for those that are keen to learn as much as possible about the sport and health sciences.

After performing extensive research and great amounts of investigations, we’ll collate all of the relevant information and then present it to you in a way that’s both easily to understand and informatively beneficial. So be sure to check back for frequent and regular updates to help you with your studies in the sport and health science subjects.

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