Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Magazine Summer 2016

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58 Home&Lifestyle Magazine | Summer 2016
F or over five years Jane and Michael
Kemmis at Coastal Mobility, Green
Point, have been looking after the
mobility and daily living needs of those in
our community that need a little extra help
in getting around. From their well-stocked
shop at Green Point Shopping Village, Jane
and her very able assistant Sibylle, ensure
that each visitor is provided with a caring and
compassionate experience. Jane, with many
years’ experience as a registered nurse and
her work within the aged care sector is able to
provide accurate advice to their clients.
Coastal Mobility has recently been
nominated for a Central Coast Aged Care
& Disability Achievement Award which
emphasises the respect that is given to
them by others working within the industry.
Coastal Mobility is the preferred choice of
Occupational and Physio Therapists,
as well as other health care professionals,
providing prompt supply of equipment to their
prescription.
As an approved DVA subcontractor, Coastal
Mobility provides the Central Coast veterans
comfort and mobility needs from Patonga to
the Lake Macquarie region.
For those in our community requiring
palliative care, Coastal Mobility can provide
short or long term rental of hospital beds, air
mattresses and associated equipment with
prompt delivery at a time to suit the client.
The Coastal Mobility shop has easy,
level access is well lit and has comfortable
seating available while their friendly staff
discuss their customer’s needs. Much of the
equipment displayed in their shop is available
for hire to ensure a minimal cost for clients
with a short term need and for larger items,
the opportunity to trial equipment before
purchasing.
Coastal Mobility is located at the Green
Point Shopping Village, 2 Link Road across
from the Chemist Outlet just off Avoca Drive.
The can be contacted on 4367 4200 or by
email:
Caring for our Community
Watermelon has everything you need
to beat scorching summer heat.
Wonderfully delicious and juicy,
melons are the great source of much-needed
water and electrolytes to tame hot summer
temperatures.
Despite popular belief that watermelon is
made up of only water and sugar, watermelon
is actually considered a nutrient dense food, a
food that provides a high amount of vitamins,
minerals and antioxidants for a low amount of
calories.
Their refreshing quality and sweet taste
help to combat the heat and also provide a
guilt-free, low maintenance dessert for kids
and adults alike to enjoy.
Consuming fruits and vegetables of all
kinds has long been associated with a
reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health
conditions. Many studies have suggested
that increasing consumption of plant foods
like watermelon decreases the risk of obesity
and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease
and promotes a healthy complexion and hair,
increased energy, overall lower weight.
Asthmaprevention: The risks for developing
asthma are lower in people who consume a
high amount of certain nutrients. One of these
nutrients is vitamin C, found in many fruits
and vegetables including watermelon.
Blood pressure: A study published by the
American Journal of Hypertension found
that watermelon extract supplementation
reduced ankle blood pressure, brachial blood
pressure and carotid wave reflection in obese
middle-aged adults with pre hypertension
or stage 1hypertension and that watermelon
extract improved arterial function.
Diets rich in lycopene may help protect
against heart disease.
Cancer: As an excellent source of the
strong antioxidant vitamin C as well as other
antioxidants, watermelon can help combat
the formation of free radicals known to cause
cancer. Lycopene intake has been linked
with a decreased risk of prostate cancer
prevention in several studies.
Digestion and regularity: Watermelon,
because of its water and fibre content,
helps to prevent constipation and promote
regularity for a healthy digestive tract.
Hydration: Made up of 92% water and full of
important electrolytes, watermelon is a great
snack to have on hand during the hot summer
months to prevent dehydration.
Inflammation: Choline is a very important
and versatile nutrient in watermelon that
aids our bodies in sleep, muscle movement,
learning and memory. Choline also helps to
maintain the structure of cellular membranes,
aids in the transmission of nerve impulses,
assists in the absorption of fat and reduces
chronic inflammation.1
Quench thirst and reboost your body