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The 7 Natural Physicians (7NPs) are 7 colourful, humorous physicians who love to teach children about the 7 ‘cost free’ things you can do to get healthy... and stay healthy for a long time. Attitude is the ANSWER is their slogan. It summarises the seven elements for health and well being:
ATTITUDE, AIR, NUTRITION, SUNSHINE, WATER, EXERCISE and REST.
Children love the doctor’s quirky sense of humour. Here are some comments from students who have learnt about the 7NPs at school.
Attitude
I love how Dr Thnk Right says, ‘It takes more muscles to frown than to smile’... Dr Think Rights helps you when you are sad and mad and happy. This doctor taught me that anger is not the answer and that attitude is.
Air
Dr Inhael Exhale told me that breathing helps you calm down when you a fired up. I like Dr Inhale Exhale because when I ran 100m on sports day I did 50 inhale exhale... I sit up straight now and breathe so deeply.
Nutrition
I like Dr Gastro Nomical because he helped me to avoid junk food like lollies, junk food, etc and because my mum has been trying to cut down junk foods.
Sunshine
I love Dr UV Ray because I am always wearing a hat, long sleeve shirt and sunnies now. I never get sunburnt.
Water
I love Dr Hydrop Therapy because she likes water and so do I. We have a lot in common and water is a nice refreshing cold drink.
Exercise
I love Dr Vi Tality. Now I go for a jog in my yard and now I am always fit.
Rest
I really like Dr Zizz because I love my sleep and because my bedtime has gone down from 8.30 to 8.00pm... he helped me to do meditation.
...When I am sad I think of the doctors.
...I need all the doctors to complete my happy life and I felt much better after this unit. It is a unit I will never forget.
The 7NP’s program is easy... its fun... its creative!!. The whole family can enjoy inviting the 7NPs into their home. Then everyone, including mum and dad, can remember to take the best care of themselves every day!!!
The 7 Natural Physician’s program has been created by primary school teacher and health educator Trish Thomas. Trish and her husband Rob, who is a naturopath, have been delivering the program into primary schools, child care centres, playgroups and some high schools for the past six years. Their delivery involves teacher health and wellbeing sessions; 7NP’s curriculum planning workshops and puppet shows for the children. The program is currently running in five states in Australia and has attracted substantial Commonwealth and State Government funding.
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