Minutes - Nov 2007

MINUTES OF THE NATAL BYPASS CLUB HELD AT THE ENTABENI HOSPITAL
ON WEDNESDAY THE 7 NOVEMBER 2007


1. PRESENT:
62 as per attendance register.

2. APOLOGIES:
Shane Newman, Chris O’Flaherty, Muriel Adams, Mr. Bodasingh, Muriel Flowers, Daphne Potage, Doug & Betty Paul, Errol Nuttall, Neil Mc Innes, Alex Jeffrey.

3. ANNUAL LUNCH DURBAN COUNTRY CLUB ON 18 NOVEMBER:

All arranged for approximately 60 members and guests. Please enquire upstairs or in foyer for venue.
Time: From 12 noon

4. TESTIMONIES FROM FIRST-TIMERS:

MIKE LEVERTO (65)
3 Years ago a femoral artery in his right leg was bypassed due to poor circulation. Everything was fine until 6 months ago when he developed cramp in the same leg. A stent was inserted but a cardiac angiogram revealed serious atheroma and a triple bypass was necessary. Unfortunately he suffered from internal bleeding after the operation and Mike had to return to theatre to rectify this. He is fine now.
JOHN HARBILAS (79)
He arrived from Greece to settle in S. Africa in 1955. This year whilst on holiday in Greece he suffered chest pains which required bypass surgery and 5 days in hospital. He has fully recovered.

5. VISITATION REPORTS:
As usual Shane Newman has submitted a detailed written report on all the patients’ pre & post-op he has
visited at Westville. We are grateful to Ron Masters who has kindly volunteered his services for St
Augustine’s and if time and opportunity are available, also Entabeni. Ron has received all the
necessary stationery and has commenced duties. We and many patients thank you most sincerely Ron.

6. GUEST SPEAKER: ESTIE SCHREINER: Is well known for her presentations on radio and for her public
addresses on health and how to ensure good eating habits by watching your diet. She was joined by her
mother Ilsa Schutte who is highly qualified in Homeopathy.

Estie was born and still lives in Drummond. She matriculated at the Gelofte School in Pinetown and has
made an intensive study of health and nutrition.
This was her message: For each individual WELLNESS has a different meaning but basically it consists of
the body striving to maintain a good balance. Let me explain: The body is made up of 75 trillion cells many
of which die and are re-generated every moment of your life. An exception is the brain where cells are not
regenerated. This process of cells dying and regeneration continues for life.
Now the question is, are depressed people well or do they become sick easily? Experience has shown that
sickness is often associated with mental attitude. Furthermore, this is associated with good nutrition i.e.
What you eat and drink. This is also associated with your immune system the cells of which are renewed
every 24 hours. For interest, red blood cells take longer and are renewed every 4 months as these have a
longer life span than the immune cells. The point here is, only one day can make a difference to your
system and you also need a healthy positive vibrant attitude to achieve and maintain good health. It has
been proven that laughter helps to promote this. Even forced laughter!












The most important element for life is oxygen. You must learn to breathe deeply through your tummy and
not your chest. Forced breathing should be 3 to 4 times per day. Most essential in the body is water which
comprises 75% of body weight.

The formula as regards the amount of water which you should drink is based on your age and consists of
AGE ÷ 10 + 2. In other words, you should drink 9 glasses of water per day if you are 70 years of age.

Water corrects the pH balance of the body which should hover between 7.36 & 7.40.
When blood becomes acid, you suffer cramp and more water is required.
Minerals cause high blood acidity but the chief cause is sugar.
The kidneys are the main organs which control the pH of your blood.
Viruses grow in an acidic medium. A blood / gas determination measures this.
When kidneys shut down, you die. To maintain the correct pH eat what God gave you; fruit, vegetables and nuts. This is real and not synthetic food! Fruit juice is a good life food. The best way to ingest a healthy blend of antioxidants, enzymes vitamins pH control and brain food is by juice extraction “Fruit juice has got LIFE!” Fruit cleanses, vegetables renews.
Following a healthy eating program will help to combat arthritis, skin problems, poor thought processes and other problems.
Far better to eat smaller quantities often (4 or 5 times per day) than 3 big meals.
SUPPLEMENTATION:
With pesticides and fertilizers, food (unless organically grown), has lost its flavour and nutritional properties and in an urban environment, we should rectify this with supplements. Here are three:
BIOSTRATH Elixer or tablets is a product which resulted from 46 years of research and is ideal to regulate the blood pH and promote good health. It does not contain vitamins which should be taken separately.
ECHINOFORCE: Should be taken daily to boost your immune system.
MULTIFORCE: Assists in regulating body pH. Finally, remember that medicines do not heal but your body does!
Conclusion: Estie was thanked most wholeheartedly by the members who peppered her with questions.
Finally: Estie added to our whiskey raffle by donating 5 very generous hampers containing the products which she mentioned in her entertaining and informative talk.
This concludes the meetings for 2007
The dates for the 2008 meetings are:

March 5th NOTE: The customary meeting in January has been postponed to March due
to the difficulty in finding a suitable speaker.
May 7th
July 2nd
September 3rd
Nov 5th

Wishing you and yours a joyous festive season and lots of good health for 2008.



Jack Piek
(Chairman)