Presentation of Dr. Stefan Billing, Chiropractor – Inflammaging and aging

Dr. Stefan is a chiropractic practitioner in functional neurology for more than 20 years and gave an insightful message on 30th November on how inflammation can accelerate ageing and what we can do to slow down the aging process and have a healthy lifestyle. Some of the key points noted are as follows:

• Increased sugar and carbohydrate consumption can accelerate the aging process.

• Oxidated stress is another factor, and need regular intake of antioxidant foods to cover this.

• There are certain foods and excess alcohol consumption also lead to inflammaging.

• Body needs good fats and good bacteria for a healthy gut function.

Vitamins must be essential part of our diet for the slowing of aging process. Mainly; Vitamin D which is free from sun light, Vitamin B, Vitamin C- which is a powerful antioxidant which neutralises the free radicals (in citrus fruit). Omega 3 fatty acids are needed for each and every cell function.

Stephan recommended intermittent fasting for the improvement of gut function, keep moving which helps us to have more oxygen to cells and sound sleep as an important routine we must follow to recharge our physical and mental batteries. Dr. Stephan will send a list of anti-inflammatory foods to help. Overall a well received and informative evening.

• Foundation Auction and Partners Night - 14th December 2021

YOUR DONATION IS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS A FUN FUNDRAISING NIGHT

Make the last night of Rotary 2021 one to remember

Start sorting out your donation now - anything goes: Home baking, dinner party, Christmas Cake, baking, vouchers for something, preserves, wine, spirits, gift baskets, boat fishing trip or holiday homes, regifting items you have but never use  (such as garage sale items) etc

Please email Nicola Brown - nicolaclair@gmail.com to let her know what you can donate. 

We would really appreciate a donation from every Rotarian to make this a good night.  Dave McKenzie will be our auctioneer on the night.  All proceeds going to Rotary Foundation.

• A Note from Mike Elliot

New Rotarian Applicant

 

The Rotary Club of Wanaka has received an application for membership from Di Cusens.

If anyone has any concerns about this candidate, can they please notify President Rich Wallace, otherwise they will be inducted to the Rotary Club of Wanaka at a meeting, date to be confirmed, in the New Year.

 

• And a Note from Pat Heffernan

I can now confirm our guests arrive on Monday 21st Febuary on the airport bus (gets in about 6.30pm) and they leave at 8am on Saturday 26th on the same bus.

We are still 1 hosting couple short so if you could help out, I am sure it would be a great experience.

Regards,

Pat Heffernan

Ph: 021 569 890