Nuganics

A celebration of the surfing lifestyle
Established in 1992 by members of the Noosa Malibu Club, the Noosa Festival of Surfing was as an amateur longboard surfing competition called the Noosa Malibu Classic. In 1996 a professional division was introduced and prompted the eventual name change to The Noosa Festival of Surfing in 1998.

The 2008 Global Surf Industries Noosa Festival of Surfing(NFoS) is ready to launch into the next phase. USM Events with its major event partners and the Noosa Malibu Club will introduce a range of elements into the Festival by increasing the competitive disciplines, more music and entertainment as well as showcasing some of Australia’s biggest industry brand and product names in a SURFEXPO.

Another new initiative is the Tropicsurf Summit which is industry leaders coming together under one banner in one location to discuss issues affecting the environment and other issues across all industries and forms of business. In addition with the commitment of the surfing industry to sustaining the beautiful beaches and coastlines of the world. The 2008 Festival will adopt an eco-conscious attitude with the hope of establishing guidelines for future events in Noosa and Australia for better recycling, better waste management , better fuel efficiency, and a clean and green festival.

More information click on the links below:

Surf Festival Prospectus

Tropicsurf Summit Presentation Package

Is there a link with nutrition and mental health? In this video Natelie finds the truth about the links between nutritional deficiency and mental illness.

Nutritional problems can cause all sorts of psychiatric symptoms including insomnia, apathy, concentration problems, irritability, low energy, agitation, fatigue, low energy, aches and pains, weight changes, including weight gain or weight loss. These are common symptoms of depression. The truth is the average diet containing a lot of fast food is low in essential nutrition that you need for your body to function correctly.

Not all depression is caused by bad nutrition but it’s certainly can be a contributing factor in many cases and bad nutrition will always make depression worse. We have to understand that anti-depressant drugs also do not correct the underlying nutritional problems. So if your depressed because of nutritional problems an antidepressant will only partially cover up the problem. Lifestyle changes are needed to correct the problem.

One third of Americans are classified as obese—and the number is growing. Let’s get some insight into this expanding epidemic.
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Consequences of Obesity – Obesity doesn’t just affect what you see in the mirror: It can have serious consequences for your health.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyUu0EUjD-s]
Overcoming Obesity – Obesity can lead to a plethora of unhealthy consequences, but the good news is that it can be eliminated with some lifestyle changes.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_bLIkiGlBQ]

Everyday television, radio, and newspapers report on the latest scientific findings regarding obesity, heart disease, nutrition, and other health topics. These same media outlets provide advertisements about the latest diet fads, fast foods, supplements, and quick health fixes. Most often these messages conflict, leaving the public wondering what is fact, what is fiction, and what can a person do to enjoy optimal health.Steven G. Aldana, Ph.D. has cut through the marketing hype, sorted through reams of research, and consolidated mountains of evidence to put together a real-world guide to healthy living. His book The Culprit and the Cure is a practical guide that allows real people-like you and I-to improve the quality and length of their lives.

Dr. Aldana presents the scientific evidence suggesting that healthy lifestyle choices can significantly increase the health, vitality, and longevity of individuals. We all know that non-smokers live longer than smokers-but did you know that eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day can reduce your risk of many types of cancer by 50 percent? We all know the importance of regular exercise-but how would your motivation to actually do it change if you knew that exercising can add years to your life expectancy. Or how about increasing your life expectancy by 10 to 20 years by also eating healthy foods?

In The Culprit and the Cure Dr. Aldana has gleaned research from around the globe covering the areas of diet, disease, lifestyle, and healthy behaviors to provide a practical guide to making the changes science has proven will lead to better health and longer life. In an entertaining, easy to understand, and convincing manner, The Culprit and the Cure presents the evidence, makes recommendations, and provides strategies to help even the least disciplined among us achieve a better quality of life.

For anyone who is finally ready to change his or her life for the better, or for anyone simply trying to maintain good health, this is the book to read. As individuals gain an understanding of why good nutrition and physical activity are vital to long-term health, The Culprit and the Cure empowers them with hands-on tips and achievable guidance on how to eat right, exercise, and enjoy a long, high-quality life. Once readers see this information transform their own lives, they will want to share it with those they really care about.

The Culprit and the Cure truly transforms the lives of readers as they:

• Learn how life span and the risk of chronic diseases are determined by lifestyle choices
• Understand how science has solved much of the good health puzzle
• Achieve and maintain a healthy weight for life
• Begin and maintain a habit of regular exercise and good nutrition
• Experience health and quality living in ways they never thought possible

Steven G. Aldana is a professor of lifestyle medicine in the College of Health and Human Performance at Brigham Young University. As a prolific researcher and writer, The Culprit and the Cure is the latest of several books he has written in addition to more than 60 scientific articles. A nationally recognized scientist and teacher, Dr. Aldana has become a leading authority on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Now, with The Culprit and the Cure that importance is supported with a practical, do-able plan to make lifestyle change a reality.According to Dr. Aldana, “This book will help you live a longer, better life. Once you understand why your current lifestyle is causing poor health and see what is meant by good nutrition and physical activity, you will be more ready to change your behaviors. By learning how to change, you start on the road to better health. The time to plan for a healthy future is now.”

Click on the link The Culprit and the Cure – Chapter 1 to read the first chapter or click on The Culprit and the Cure – Chapter 1 to hear the audio version.

Ten to twenty years of additional, high quality life await those who adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Aldana, nationally recognized lifestyle medicine expert, shows why a healthy lifestyle will extend life, prevent chronic diseases, and control body weight. Dr. Aldana presents the science of healthy living and the way to be healthy for life.Right not 2 out of 3 of Americans are overweight and may increase to 85% in the near future.[googlevideo=http://video.google.com.au/videoplay?docid=6059996547357725721]