Live a cold sore free life the natural way

According to a national survey conducted by the University of Sydney in 2006, three out of four adults have been exposed to the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), and may develop cold sore symptoms at some point in their life. Contributing causes including stress, poor diet and exposure to sunlight can trigger a breakout, which can last up to two weeks without treatment. But what is you were able to ward them off before a breakout and be able to treat them naturally and fast if a breakout occurs?

Australian sufferers’ of cold sores now have access to a cutting edge new product with the release of Dynamiclear Rapid into the Australian market. Dynamiclear Rapid is manufactured in a Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP) certified laboratory to Australian and International Safety Standards, with natural products containing no preservatives, no testing conducted on animals and in a world first, it only requires one application, so no need to reapply.

Miriam Spurge, Holistic Viral Consultant, Global Herbal Supplies, believes that lifestyle is a major factor when it comes to cold sores. “By educating people about Cold Sores, and the tools and knowledge that can be used to keep them away, it not only helps to ease the pain and embarrassment but can also help to reduce the incidence of cold sore infections”, she says.

“If a breakout does occur, Dynamiclear Rapid is a natural product made from moisturising plant extracts alongside vitamin E which helps sooth and nourish the skin”, she says.

Before that cold sore gets a chance, learn about the various tools available for you to utilise to help minimise the ugly and sometimes painful effects of cold sores.

Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Cold Sores:

• Avoid supplements or protein shakes that contain added Arginine (an amino acid)
• Reduce Arginine rich foods such as chocolate, oats, nuts and beer
• Eat a diet rich in natural foods; cut down on white and refined sugars, white flour, dairy, processed meat products, alcohol, caffeine, saturated animal fats and foods with additives
• Increase the amounts and variety of raw fruits and vegetables in the diet
• Avoid artificial sweeteners
• Drink lots of quality water every day (at least 6 to 8 glasses). Choose filtered, alkaline water where possible
• Avoid steroid based medications if possible, such as cortisone
• Address hormonal imbalances or underlying health issues
• Reduce alcohol and recreational drug consumption
• Meditation – try to clear the mind and let go of negative emotions and attachments
• Try to avoid getting sunburnt or chaffed lips; use an SPF 15+ sunscreen or lip balm, wear a hat while in the sun and limit excessive UV exposure
• Moisturise your lips regularly to help prevent cracking and dryness
• Topically attack each breakout to help reduce viral population
• Take beneficial supplements to help prevent a cold sore recurrence when needed

Natural Remedies to help ward off a Cold Sore:

Andrographis – this wonder herb can inhibit cold sore virus activity in vitro and improve the level of killer T-helper cells (cells in your immune system that are essential to control cold sores). 
Combine with the herbs Echinacea and Olive Leaf for best results.

Lysine – this is an amino acid that is shown in studies to reduce the frequency of cold sore breakouts and accelerate healing. It does this by naturally restricting another amino acid called Arginine, which the cold sore virus needs to become active.

Broccoli, Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts – these vegetables are naturally high in a compound called indole-3-carbinol (I3C) which clinical studies show may have the potential to interfere with the way the cold sore virus reproduces, so eat plenty of these veges to help keep breakouts away.

Dynamiclear Rapid® – an all natural plant and mineral formulation that is applied externally onto the skin, demonstrated in clinical trials to give fast relief from cold sore symptoms in just one application. Dynamiclear works by penetrating and destroying the DNA of the cold sore virus, thus ‘inactivating’ the virus on contact. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Dynamiclear may also help to reduce the frequency and intensity of recurring symptoms.

Engystol® – this is a homeopathic remedy made by a reputable German brand named Heel. Engystol can be beneficial in strengthening an immune response against the cold sore virus, and may be particularly helpful in persistent cases.

Panax ginseng – if needed can help to counteract the effects of stress, past or present illness, alcohol and other strains on the immune system. This in turn can help to prevent a cold sore.

Miriam Spurge is available for interview and can speak on a range of cold sore topics such as;
• Top tips for living a cold sore free life.
• What food to avoid and what foods to eat.
• What to do if a breakout occurs.
• The cold sore free diet.
• Plus cold sore free recipes!

For further information or to organise an interview with Miriam Spurge please contact;

Kate Richards, Affinity Marketing on 0404 892 782

www.dynamiclear-rapid.com

Race Rally Road for Valentines Day

Finding the perfect Valentines gift is never easy. Does that special man in your life really want another bunch of roses or a box of chocolates this Valentines Day? Instead, surprise him with a thoughtful gift that you know he will love from Race Rally Road.

Race Rally Road is the one stop online gift shop catering for all motor sport enthusiasts. With an extensive range of motor racing clothing, automotive books, motorsport art and diecast cars and bikes, Race Rally Road has got your Valentines Day shopping covered.

If your husband could do with a wardrobe overhaul, why not buy him stylish car racing tshirts this Valentines Day. Not only will he love them, he will look great in them too.

The Forza Gilles tshirt is a tribute to the iconic Ferrari (Number 27) F1 driver, Gilles Villeneuve. Known for his exciting and courageous driving style in grand prix racing, he would wave banners displaying “Forza Gilles” meaning “faster” or “with force”.

Ford Fans will treasure the Ford GT40 tshirt. It is one of Race Rally Road’s bestselling car racing tshirts. It commemorates the legendary motorsport moments when the GT40 won the 24 hours of Le Mans four times in a row, from 1966 to 1969.

For the Mustang enthusiasts, Race Rally Road recommends the Mustang Pony Express tshirt available from the online store. The ‘Pony Car’ was the first generation American Ford Mustang. It won the Australian Touring Car Championship 5 successive years from 1965 to 1969.

All of Race Rally Road’s car clothing is premium quality 100 per cent cotton for comfort with double stitched seams for durability. The car racing tshirts come in a range of colours and sizes from small to XX large. The screen processes incorporate the use of the latest equipment and technology and the inks used for printing are the best commercial grade available. This ensures the highest quality and longevity of the apparel design.

For more information on Race Rally Road motor racing clothing or more great Valentines Day gift ideas visit www.racerallyroad.com or ‘Like’ the Race Rally Road Facebook Page.

Simply Romantic Gifts for Valentines Day

It’s that romantic time of year again. February 14th is Valentines Day – a time to show that special person in your life how much you care about them.

Whether your Valentine is your life long partner, or a special someone you secretly admire, Simply Gifts has everything to make this Valentines Day extra special.

Simply Gifts has an exquisite selection of Valentines gifts to suit any budget. Simply customise your orders with optional extras to suit your shopping requirements. Visit Simply Gifts this Valentines Day and find the perfect gift for your Valentine.

Spoil your lovely lady with a Sweet Love Gift Pack. This exquisite gift comes with three varieties of delicious Max Brenner chocolate, French Champaign and milk chocolate hearts.

For a romantic surprise that is sure to bring a smile to her face, give her with a Sweet Romance. The gift pack includes Bimbadgen Estate botrytis semillion, a Pink Lady Milk chocolate heart and Le Chef assorted Swiss praline truffles all beautifully presented in a Simply Gifts box.

Instead of giving a bunch of red roses this Valentines Day, surprise the man in your life with an 8 Piece Stainless Steel BBQ Set. It contains a spatula, tongs, a BBQ fork, 4 skewers and a bottle opener in a compact and portable red aluminium storage case.

For a simply thoughtful gift that you can both enjoy together, why not buy your Valentine a Siesta Brazilian Double Hammock and maybe a Champagne Interlude – Chocolate Gourmet Hamper to complement it. The hamper comes with a bottle of NV Chandon, Butlers chocolate caramel and praline truffles and Lindt – assorted lindor chocolates all in a hand crafted wooden box. Now you can enjoy the luxury of the best in the best company.

Simply Gifts offers a selection of stylish gift-wrapping options and cards at no additional cost. Ordering is quick and easy and Simply Gifts delivers to any place in Australia. And to ensure that you don’t get caught out on Valentines Day without a gift, Simply Gifts offers next working day gift delivery Australia wide.

Searching a Valentines Day gift with an added personal touch? Create your own gift by calling the customer service centre on 1300 66 11 24 or 00612 9913 4000, if calling from outside Australia.

For more information and great gift ideas visit www.simplygifts.com.au

Diecast Cars, Bikes and Racing Books - For All Motorsport Enthusiasts!

Race Rally Road are the motorsport experts, dedicated to supplying a diverse range of diecast cars, car books and diecast bikes. With access to literally thousands of diecast bikes and diecast cars and a huge selection of racing books, motorsport enthusiasts will almost certainly find their desired collectable or automotive book.

Matthew Dagg, the founder of Race Rally Road is a performance car driver and motorsport enthusiast himself, and ensures the R3 products are of the highest quality. Motorsport experts and devoted fans will be truly amazed with the detail involved in the diescast cars and bikes. The collectables have been carefully designed to accurately replicate the life-sized models and all at a favourable price.

Take a peak at minichamps diecast cars. The Mercedes Benz W196, winner of GP Italy 1954 and the BMW M3 GTR, winner of Le Mans 2001, are just two of minichamps exquisite diecast cars.

Race Rally Road also has access to many other collectables by Autoart, Kyosho, Biante, Classic Carlectables and Exoto to name a few. The diecast cars and bikes are primarily in the scales of 1/18, 1/43 and 1/64 and commemorate significant motorsport moments that will forever be recognised.

The Alfa Romeo 8C by IXO is one of the classics, as the winner of the Le Mans 1932. The modern Aston Martin DBR9, winner of Le Mans Class 2007 honors a race that devoted fans will never forget.

For the automotive book worm, Race Rally Road supplies a large selection of books by renowned publishers from around the world; including Graham Robson, Anthony Pritchard and Ewan Kennedy. R3’s racing books, automotive books and motor sport history books enable readers to relive meaningful motorsport moments where legends were made.

Aston Martin enthusiasts will be absorbed in Anthony Pritchard’s ‘Aston Martin – A Racing History’ and Ferrari fans will adore Leonardo Acerbi’s automotive book ‘Ferrari – All the Cars’, which contains every Ferrari every made described and illustrated.

As new titles are released, R3 endeavors to include them on the website. If there is a title you are searching for email Race Rally Road at sales@racerallyroad.com. Likewise if there is a particular collector car or a limited release model that you are seeking make an enquiry to info@racerallyroad.com.

For further information about Race Rally Road’s diecast cars, car books and diecast bikes, visit www.racerallyroad.com.

SMSF’s –the Missing Link in the Innovation Puzzle

Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) may be a missing piece to the innovation puzzle in Australia.

One of the problems facing many Australian start-ups and early stage companies is a lack of access to the funds they need to commercialise their technologies. If sufficient funds cannot be raised locally, these companies have two choices: go overseas (typically the USA) or manage with the very limited resources available to them – and accept a greatly increased likelihood of failure. Either result is a lost opportunity for Australia to capitalise on its educated and innovative workforce and to generate new jobs.

Start-ups and early stage companies struggle to raise debt finance and are too small to warrant the attention of large equity investors, such as fund managers and other institutional investors. That leaves Venture Capital firms, Business Angels and the three Fs – Friends, Families and Fans – as the main source of funds for these companies. Whilst these funding sources are invaluable, they are not sufficient to adequately capitalize the many innovative companies established by Australian entrepreneurs. This is particularly true in the post-GFC environment, in which VC activity is greatly diminished.

Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) may, however, be well-placed to take advantage of the investment opportunity offered by start-ups and early stage companies and to bridge this ‘funding gap’.

“Whilst there are significant risks involved in investing in start-ups and early stage companies, the upside potential is substantial and may provide a better exposure to high-risk, high-return assets than alternatives such as derivatives, art, fine wine and fast cars,” says James Claridge at Alchemy Equities.

Claridge goes on to outline the scenario where, for example, an SMSF with over $5M in assets allocates 2% of its investment portfolio to start-ups and early stage companies - a total exposure of $100,000. An SMSF of this size would qualify as a ‘sophisticated investor’ and might be able to invest, say, $10,000 in each of 10 companies without compromising the ability of those companies to raise additional funds from retail investors under the 20/12 rule (without a prospectus, companies are not allowed to raise funds from more than 20 retail investors in any 12 month period).

By co-investing with VCs, Angels, Governments (e.g. through Commercialisation Australia grants) or other investors, for example through the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board (ASSOB), SMSFs might be able to outsource their due diligence to some extent, and at the same time reduce their exposure to companies that are not well structured or that do not have compelling business propositions or high growth potential.

The worst case scenario would be if all 10 companies failed, in which case the SMSF would have lost about 0.2% p.a. from its annual rate of return, assuming a ten year investment period and that all other assets earned 10% p.a. over that period.

However, a more likely outcome is that at least one of the companies goes on to become a success story and a few others put in solid performances. In this scenario, the investment in start-ups and early stage companies has the potential to significantly enhance the investment performance of the SMSF, perhaps by as much as an additional 0.5% p.a. return over the ten year investment period. Further, where the members of the SMSF can bring additional benefits to the investee companies through their knowledge and contacts, there may be an opportunity for them to ‘nurture their investments’, thus increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes and further enhancing their investment returns. Of course, Trustees would need to make sure that such investments are compatible with the SMSF’s liabilities, cashflow requirements and risk appetite.

According to data provided by the ATO, as of March 2010 there were over 400,000 SMSFs, with total assets of over $400 Billion. Of these, approximately 6,000 SMSFs (1.5% of the total) have assets in excess of $5M each. If each one of these SMSFs were to invest $10,000 in each of 10 start-ups and early stage companies, for a total of $100,000, that would represent approximately $600M of investment in Australian innovation – a welcome boost to an important sector of the economy that is currently underfunded.

“If the Government were genuinely interested in fully capitalizing on the benefits of Australian innovation, it could offer some tax relief for SMSFs that invest in start-ups and early stage companies – this would make the proposition even more attractive,” says Liszka.

SMSFs – are they the missing piece to the innovation puzzle?

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Writer – James Claridge is a Capital Raising Consultant with Alchemy Equities – a company which facilitites equity capital raising for business development and expansion. Please contact http://www.alchemyequities.com.au/ for further information and contact details or phone 1300 308 882 or +61 2 9994 8976

Race Rally Road – Thoughtful and Unique Christmas Gifts

Everyone has a motorsport enthusiast is their life and while a Ferrari might be a little out of the price range this Christmas, a diecast Ferrari 500F2 is the next best thing.

Race Rally Road is the perfect solution for thoughtful and unique Christmas gifts. R3 offers a wide range of motor racing apparel, automotive books, motorsport art and collector diecast cars and bikes, catering for all motorsport enthusiasts.

With an extensive online store, you can do your Christmas shopping at the click of a mouse, no more waiting in queues at busy shopping malls! Click here to visit the online store now!

Matthew Dagg, the founder of the brand R3 is a performance car enthusiast with a background in design, so you can be sure that R3 delivers high quality products with innovative designs. Designs include the Porsche 956/962, Mustang and Bentley at Le Mans to name a few.

This Christmas give the latest and greatest in motorsport apparel. Race Rally Road has launched three brand new t-shirt designs, just in time for Christmas.

• Race: The Le Mans winning Aston Martin DBR1 from 1959
• Rally: Escort Service celebrating the great MK 1 & MK 2 Ford Escort rally cars
• Road: 1966 gave the world the first road supercar, the Lamborghini Miura.

During November and December, R3 are also offering a whopping 25% off the second R3 t-shirt purchased. Simply buy one full priced t-shirt for $45 and receive a 25% discount on a second t-shirt when purchased in the same transaction!

This special offer is not available with any other offer. To process your discount call (07) 5528 9825. The order and payment will be processed manually. Orders cannot be placed through the online store.

For a Christmas gift that will be enjoyed all year round why not give a subscription to Wheels Magazine? Race Rally Road is offering a subscription special in the November issue of Wheels Magazine so grab a copy today!

Wheels magazine will keep motorsport enthusiasts up to date with R3 product features and industry news. Also, look out for the international magazine Vintage Racecar, which will showcase Race Rally Road products in November and December.

For more information on Race Rally Road Christmas Gifts and Gift Vouchers visit www.racerallyroad.com or ‘Like’ the Race Rally Road Facebook Page for your chance to win two R3 t-shirts of your choice (RRP $100) in November!

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