Modern society (the feel-good name we use to describe the human zoo), has brought many helpful technological advances. However, the cost of this is a living environment that constantly triggers our stress response - a response we're only meant to be in for 15 minutes. The mismatch between the environment we evolved for and the one we actually live in, now holds us in this state for decades.
The long term health effects are manifold. One of the most insidious is that our brain becomes 'hypervigilant' to external stimuli (constantly looking for potential threats). Driving our attention outside of ourselves at the cost of regulating our internal function. Often causing a disconnection from our internal balance to the point where the nerve system creates pain just to get our attention back.
This process can be reversed and here's a painless way to start reducing chronic stress load and begin reclaiming your focus...
Walk down on the beach, until the water touches your toes. Put your right palm on your stomach, just below your ribs, then put your left palm over the right. Relax your shoulders and breathe into your hands. Continue until the sound and feeling of the water lapping at your feet fades and is replaced by sound and feeling of your breath moving into your hands... Welcome back to you.
-Andrew
Water clean but cloudy, smooth surface warm and a few sets to catch on the return.
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Kind Regards,
Andrew 'Magichands' Maher
Unique, gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic Manly - ask about our Bold & Beautiful VIP program
Stats:
Swimmers 151
Newbies 5
Water temp 23.50 C
Remember - Red Feb is almost over.. hurry if you still want to make a donation!
REDFEB is Heart Research Australia's signature fundraising campaign. It promotes a heart healthy lifestyle and raises much needed funds for first-stage innovative research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Visit redfeb.com.au for further information.
B&B will again be assisting this cause in 2016 by holding a fundraising race over the whole of February. The "Race" will be between our own two teams: The A TEAM and TEAM OMEGA. You can donate funds to your chosen team on the team page, or even better, you can create your own page where all your friends can donate towards the cause.
Our fundraising effort will be highlighted on Saturday 13th February when we will all exchange our pink caps for RED ones at 7 am as we have our own "RED FEB RACE". I think we know who will win the swimming race, but who will win the fundraising race? To help you choose who to support, here is a statement in support of each of the teams:
A-Team (currently @ $335)
The A-team comprises the elite swimmers in the Bold and Beautiful. Not only are they good looking, they are FAST. They like to compete and they like to WIN. While they are virtually assured of a win in the swimming race, they also want desperately to win the fundraising! Dave Panton, the quintessential A-Teamer says "Bring it on!"
Team Omega (currently @ $1550)
The members of Team Omega are slow but steady. While they are normally found at the back of the pack, they are always persistent and never give up. No challenge is too great for these swimmers. Elizabeth X, the leader of Team Omega, and an experienced fundraiser, says she is quietly confident of a victory.
To support Team Omega: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/TeamOmega
To support the A Team: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/ATeam
Monthly Dinner Special Event – John Kelly’s Beer Tasting Dinner!
The next B&B monthly dinner is on Tuesday 8th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. For this event a FREE beer tasting is included for B&B members and their friends. Local business, Dial a Drink, has collaborated with northern beaches craft brewer Nomad to give the B&B the opportunity to participate in an exclusive FREE Craft Beer tasting and learning session. Discover the unique range that local brewery Nomad offers, and learn more about craft beer, the ingredients, taste profiles and some of the best brews. You will have the opportunity to purchase your favourite beers from the tasting, with Dial a Drink delivering your order straight to your door following the dinner.
The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes the beer tasting plus shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). For those who are not partial to a cold beer, glasses of wine will also be available at the special price of only $5 each, so you can still come along and have a great time with all your B&B friends. Desserts will also be half price ($5 each). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential: To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book HERE.
Pink Wednesdays at Whitewater Restaurant
From 2nd March, each and every Wednesday will be "PINK WEDNESDAY" at WHITEWATER RESTAURANT. B&B swimmers will receive a massive 50% discount on all food items when they present their "PINK WEDNESDAY" CARD.
In order to get your "PINK WEDNESDAY" CARD, which is only available for B&B members, send an E-mail to *Rebeka Zubac*, Functions & Event Coordinator at Whitewater Restaurant to *info@whitewaterrestaurant.com.au <info@whitewaterrestaurant.com.au>*. Please complete the form below and copy it into your email.
SUBJECT: PINK WEDNESDAY
First Name:
Last Name:
E-mail:
Mobile:
Gender:
Male Female
Date of Birth:
Month Of Anniversary:
Also remember, our friends at Manly Beach Health Club, who are again sponsoring the RED FEB event, are offering a FREE 30 min Personal Training session to our members. This is a great way to kick start your New Years health goals. Click here to download your FREE voucher.
Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
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