168 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup WA 6018
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Saturdays: 7.30am - 2.30pm
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168 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup WA 6018 | Monday – Friday: 7.30am to 6.30pm & Saturdays: 7.30am – 2.30pm
We live in a technological era. For children, it is exciting as it means effortless stimulation in front of a screen. For parents, it’s an easy babysitter. With research coming out about the effects on our bodies from sitting for extended periods there is concern about what it is doing to children and their developing bodies.
In Australia, only one-third of children do the recommended amount of daily physical activity, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and two out of three children have more than 2 hours of screen time per day (considered the maximum amount recommended). With obesity rates rising, it is more important than ever to ensure children are moving. It is recommended that a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity is done 3-5 times per week, and this activity should be a variety of leisure, play, games, sports – in teams and casually, and done at home, school and in the community.
Regular exercise can help children:
So, get your kids moving. Throw a ball, go to the park, ride a bike around the river, go walking in the bush or swim in the ocean or just play simple old-fashioned outdoor games with your kids. Exercise is important for parents too!
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Lofgren, B., et al., Influence of a 3-year exercise intervention program on fracture risk, bone mass, and bone size in prepubertal children. Journal of Bone & Mineral Research, 2011. 26(8): p. 1740-7.
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Okely, A.D., et al., Multi-site randomized controlled trial of a child-centred physical activity program, a parent-centred dietary-modification program, or both in overweight children: the HIKCUPS study. Journal of Pediatrics, 2010. 157(3): p. 388-94.
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Having completed her Bachelor with Honours, Heather has developed an approach that is strongly based in the practitioner-client relationship, believing that every client requires a unique approach and tailored plan to reclaiming their health. Heather’s consults utilise the latest research and the traditional underpinnings of Naturopathy to build treatment approaches that reflect the individual needs of the patient sitting in front of her.
Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 6.30pm
Sat: 7.30am - 2.30pm
168 Karrinyup Road
Karrinyup WA 6018
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