Health & Wellness in Kitchissippi | Kitchissippi Times Winter 2014

Supplement to Kitchissippi Times • Winter 2014

INSIDE!

Kitchissippi’s outdoor skating rink guide page 10

GETTING

A F T E R T H E H O L I DA Y S

Winter can’t keep Westboro’s Bethany and Mike Laughton and their two girls, Kate, 11, and Audrey, 12 from taking in the great outdoors.

For the full story, see page 7.

Photo courtesy of THE LAUGHTON FAMILY

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Making it Easier for Seniors to Live at Home

L to R: registered physiotherapist Véronique Yeon, Dr. Jared Gerston, chiropractor, Mike McGinnes, registered massage therapist

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stablished in 2012 by chiropractor Dr. Jared Gerston, Restore has grown to a team of three diverse and experienced practitioners. Along with Dr. Gerston, registered physiotherapist Véronique Yeon and registered massage therapist Mike McGinnes help office workers, trades people, athletes of all ability levels, and those just dealing with the aches and pains of daily life, quickly overcome injuries and pain.

We use a personalized, multidisciplinary approach guided by the latest research and developments in our fields to help our clients recover from injuries resulting from sports and activities, poor posture, faulty body mechanics or overuse. We also give you the tools and education you need to manage your health and prevent a recurrence of symptoms in the future.

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f you’re a senior, living in your own home can become a challenge. Inside the home, the tasks of housecleaning and laundry seem daunting, especially in an apartment where the laundry is floors away. Maybe your spouse has suffered from a stroke or has been diagnosed with dementia and needs extra care.

These challenges can make staying in your home difficult, if not impossible.

But with the services provided by Ottawa West Community Support you can find the help you need and put your mind at ease.

What is Ottawa West Community Support (OWCS)? OWCS is a non-profit community support agency committed to providing assistance to seniors and physically disabled persons so they can remain living independently at home.

OWCS has been helping seniors in West End Ottawa since 1979.

Do you or your spouse require personal care? Our Respite Program (see ad) can send a Personal Support Worker or Home Support Worker to your home and has expanded to service all seniors living in the western half of the Ottawa region.

Need transportation? We can arrange transportation to medical appointments.

Would you like to help? We are always in need of volunteer drivers. We also have a grocery bus, plus additional shopping and

social outings.

Want some social interaction? Come to our Friday Luncheon program at the centre, where you can make new friends and enjoy a great meal and entertainment.

At the centre, we also have an Adult Day Program, Foot Care Clinics, and a Hair Salon.

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H&W • Feature Story: The Laughtons

Healthy Living:

It’s a Family

Photo courtesy of THE LAUGHTON FAMILY

Story by Araina Bond

Whether they are on vacation in the tropics, on the snowy slopes closer to home or on a summer getaway, keeping fit and having fun is always a family affair for the Laughtons of Westboro.

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“Playing sports isn’t only a great cardio kids were young.” workout,” Bethany explains. “I’ve also As a family, they take advantage of the made invaluable friendships.” many parks and bike paths. “We like to Mike, an Investment and Retirement bike across the river to Aylmer Marina Planner at RBC, is a fan of basketball or to Britannia beach,” she says. “Mike himself, and he organizes and plays in a even takes the girls on the adventurous pickup league at the Jewish Community ride to Kanata to visit their grandparents.”

Centre a couple times a week. Never one When they have some kid-free time in to sit still for long, he the summer, Bethany also runs and works and Mike also enjoy out regularly.

And “There are so many spending time together a love of the active playing a few holes on lifestyle runs in Mike’s amazing resources the golf course. family. His brother, Bob In the winter, they Laughton, owns and for staying active in hit the many easily operates a local outdoor accessible slopes like and sporting goods this neighbourhood.” Edelweiss, Camp mainstay, Bushtuka.

Fortune and Mont St. Having children didn’t Marie for some family slow the couple down ski time, and Kate is in at all. Their move to Westboro in 2000 the Broadview Ski Club. Skating at the before the birth of their two girls, Kate, 11, neighbourhood’s numerous outdoor rinks and Audrey, 12, only enhanced their love is another popular family pastime. Sunny of keeping fit. winter getaways always involve lots of “There are so many amazing resources swimming and body surfing in the ocean, for staying active in this neighbourhood,” putting to good use the girls’ swimming Bethany says. “We practically lived at lessons at Dovercourt and the JCC. Dovercourt Community Centre when the The girls are avid horseback riders

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estboro couple Bethany and Mike Laughton have been into fitness and sports since they were kids, and that commitment has only become stronger since they had kids themselves.

Bethany loved sports from a young age, playing on a variety of teams throughout school. After finishing university and moving back to Ottawa, she resumed her favourite sport, basketball, joining a women’s basketball team that played several times a week.

as well. “They started riding when they were about four and had lessons from the age of six,” Bethany explains. “Now they have lessons twice a week and are riding in competitions.” She says that winning isn’t the goal, however. Rather, it’s about encouraging them to try new things, keep active, and have fun.

Bethany’s decision to stay home with the girls led her in a new fitness direction when a friend inspired her to become a personal trainer. She loves how it allows her to keep up with current exercises and trends, but the part she most enjoys is how she is able to help others reach their fitness goals. For her own training, Bethany is a dedicated member of Greco, now with a new location in Westboro.

When it comes to nutrition, Bethany works around her picky eaters by focusing on serving unprocessed, wholesome foods, whole grain breads and loads of veggies. Mike also joins in by making

one of the girls’ favourites, “sushi,” made from pieces of carrot, cucumber and feta.

For the new year, they plan to have a ‘clean January’, forgoing the usual Friday night movie treat of chips or chocolate in favour of air-popped popcorn.

The family is also getting a little personal training, courtesy of mom.

“To prepare for our ski trip to Whistler in March, I’ve created a workout for all of us,” Bethany says. “We’re going to be doing lots of squats.”

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Five Easy Ways to Reduce Chemicals in Your Daily Life

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imple changes in your daily personal care routine can reduce exposure to potentially harmful ingredients. We have some easy ideas for cleaning up your daily personal care regime.

Simplify Your Routine Opt for a handful of tried and true products.

Scan for baddies like BHA/BHT, DEArelated ingredients, phthalates, petrolatum and ingredients ending in “-siloxane” or “-methicone.” Choose multi-tasking personal care products – for example, pure argan oil works as a makeup remover, moisturizer and hair conditioner.

Back to Soap and Water To avoid germs, wash your hands frequently with soap and water, lathering all surfaces.

Studies show that regular soap and water are effective for killing germs. Triclosan, a known endocrine disruptor, is commonly used in antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizers, toothpastes and deodorants (and is on terra20’s Baseline Banned List).

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Aluminum compounds prevent the flow of perspiration from the sweat duct to the skin’s surface, blocking our body’s ability to remove toxins.

Switch to a Natural Toothpaste Switching to natural toothpaste means that you can sidestep the chemicals, artificial colours and other potentially harmful ingredients. Aside from fluoride, triclosan, SLS, propylene glycol, and artificial colours are also of concern.

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Soloway JCC: a Warm Welcoming Place

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any cancer patients today embrace complementary therapies alongside conventional treatments. Why? Complementary therapies improve quality of life by reducing side effects, strengthening the immune system, and supporting the body’s healing ability.

The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) improves quality of life for patients at any stage of cancer, and extends life where possible. As a not-for-profit, regional centre of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, the OICC is the first integrative cancer care and research centre in Central and Eastern Canada.

Providing whole-person cancer care for those living with cancer and for those wishing to prevent recurrence, the OICC welcomes patients at initial diagnosis; during active conventional treatment including chemotherapy, radiation and surgery; to prevent recurrence; and in advanced cases of metastasis. The OICC is committed to

collaborating with a patient’s oncologist, surgeon, and family doctor to develop therapeutic programs that help sustain wellness during and after treatment.

At the OICC, patients are cared for by an interdisciplinary team of naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, physical therapists, mind-body therapists, counsellors and general practitioners. In conjunction with individual therapies, the Centre provides educational programming that focuses on the key pillars of whole-person cancer care. These educational components are beneficial for both patients and their caregivers.

Call the OICC to book an introductory session free of charge with a care coordinator to learn more about the Centre. No referrals necessary.

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membership at the Soloway JCC not only gives you access to a modern fitness centre and top notch classes led by some of the city’s leading instructors, it also opens the doors to a warm friendly place where anyone can get fit and healthy in a nonjudgemental, positive environment.

Members matter at the Soloway JCC which is why the Health & Wellness Department recently added eight new yoga classes weekly to its already power packed schedule of more than 35 classes per week included in membership. Now, in addition to Bootcamp, PowerPump, Zumba, the new Afro Urban Cardio and more members can enjoy all the benefits of Beginner, Basic and Power Yoga.

Aside from the new Yoga classes, which welcome everyone of all levels, the SJCC Fitness Department offers a variety of Specialty Yoga classes for people with specific fitness challenges such as Yoga Therapy for Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain and Gentle Yoga.

The Soloway JCC, in partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, is proud to offer Heart Wise Exercise Programs, safe and effective classes for people with cardiac disease such as Vitality Plus.

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Kitchissippi skates!

RINK GUIDE

MAP OF KITCHISSIPPI Bound by the Ottawa River in the North, Carling Avenue in the South, the O-Train tracks in the East and Woodroffe Avenue in the West

Despite repeated thaws and the occasional downpour, it’s been a banner year for Kitchissippi’s ten outdoor skating rinks. If you’re up for a wintery challenge, keep this rink guide handy and try out all of Kitchissippi’s outdoor rinks this season!

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Sat & Sun: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The boarded rink and adjacent puddle surface are close to a community facility building with change rooms and washrooms.

6. Iona Park 223 Iona Street Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Thurs: 6:00 - 10:30 p.m.

Fri: 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.

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KITCHISSIPPI’S TOP 5 MOST POPULAR OUTDOOR ICE RINKS

Kitchissippi’s top five outdoor ice rinks, as voted by you in a recent poll:

1. Fisher Park 2. McKellar Park 3. Champlain Park 4. Iona Park 5.Westboro Kiwanis Park a.k.a Dovercourt

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The boarded rink and oval ring are lit at night and supervised during operation hours. The community facility building has change rooms and washrooms.

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5. Laroche Park

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In one of the busiest parks in Kitchissippi, the boarded rink is usually busy with games of pick-up hockey, while the adjacent puddle surface is great for kids learning to skate. There is a trailer

pick-up hockey in the evenings and rink attendant Jim Kot makes sure the ice conditions are top notch.

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Sat & Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

140 Carleton Avenue Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Fr: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sun: Noon – 6:00 p.m.

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beside the ice for changing, but families can also go inside Dovercourt Recreation Centre to warm up, have a snack at Adam’s Café, or use the washrooms. The park also has a great sledding hill for young children and there is a large parking lot onsite.

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of supervised operation in Kitchissippi. It opens at 8:30 a.m. on the weekends, which makes it great for parents of early risers.

There are washrooms in the field house, and a wide ice path leading from the field house to the rink. There is a small parking lot beside the fieldhouse as well.

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Tiffany Drummond (centre) of Holland Avenue’s ProCare After School Centre brings her kids to Fisher Park for fresh air and exercise.

Kitchissippi likes its ice

Outdoor rinks infused with community spirit Story and photos by Anita Grace Lacing up your skates and heading out on a neighbourhood rink is for many a quintessential part of Canadian winters. Conveniently, there are 247 outdoor rinks in Ottawa, with 10 here in the Kitchissippi Ward.

“Being able to walk somewhere to go skating, meet up with friends at the rink – that to me is what community is all about,” says Heather Fraser, who lives near Westboro Kiwanis Park and has two daughters, ages 8 and 12. “It’s great to have a free, outdoor family activity in the neighbourhood that we can go to anytime.”

“We’re so lucky to have this,” echoes Kelly Wiles, who lives across the street from the Champlain Park rink. Her 9and 11-year-old boys are out on the ice four or five times a week. “They strap

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This park boasts the most interestingly shaped rink surface in Kitchissippi. In addition to a rectangular puddle bordered

by Christmas trees, there is an ice surface that circles the wading pool and icy paths looping around the swing set. There is a shack for changing in and washrooms are open during supervised hours.

7. Fisher Park 250 Holland Avenue Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Sat & Sun: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

It’s the most popular rink in Kitchissippi according st to KT readers! The boarded rink is ringed by an oval and bookended by two large puddle surfaces, making this perhaps the largest rink in the ward. A trailer is set up for changing and there are washrooms in the nearby school.

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8. Fairmont Park 265 Fairmont Avenue Hours of supervised operation:

Sisters Elodie, 7, and Florane, 5, practice skating and stick handling at the Iona Park rink.

on their skates after school, and they’re out again after supper,” she says.

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Sat & Sun: 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Twinned puddle ice surfaces offer plenty of room for skaters of all abilities. There is a trailer for changing but no washrooms on site.

9. Ev Tremblay Park 108 Beech Street Hours of supervised operation: Mon: Closed Tues-Fri: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sat & Sun: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The first outdoor rink to open this winter, Ev Tremblay is a well-maintained boarded oval surface. The field house has washrooms open during operation hours. As an added bonus it’s just a block away from Preston Street and Little Italy’s restaurants, pubs and cafés for post-skate refreshment.

10. Tillbury Park 725 Sherbourne Road

Kitchissippi’s smallest rink, this puddle surface is tucked away on the side of the park near Tillbury Avenue. Without lights or rink attendant supervision, this rink may not boast many amenities, but could very well be the cutest in the ward.

Want to do something great for your community? Pick up a shovel and help clear the ice next time you’re using the rink.

The volunteers will be grateful, and so will the skaters!

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Changing the Conversation

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ew Year’s resolutions are often focused on weight loss with endless conversations about fat, weight and the newest and greatest diet. But one thing we often don’t think about is the negative impact “fat talk” can have on some people around us.

Weight is a recognized risk factor for several chronic diseases including type2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers and osteoarthritis, but it is only one indicator of health. Too much emphasis on weight can lead to low self-esteem and the development of mental health issues.

Weight and body size do not define someone’s identity. People who feel good about themselves and their bodies are more likely to have healthy self-esteem, adopt healthy attitudes, and live a healthier life.

Focus your New Year’s resolution on adopting healthy habits instead of an obsession with weight loss. Here are a few

habits and lifestyle changes that can have a positive impact on your health: • Start your day with breakfast.

• Drink water. Limit sugar-sweetened beverages such as pop, specialty coffees, teas, juices.

• Get back to basics. Cut back on processed foods. Take pleasure in cooking from wholesome ingredients.

• Be active every day, anyway you want.

• Limit sedentary time. Sit less, move more. Every little bit counts.

• Get enough quality sleep. Turn off electronics and let your body and mind wind down.

Happy and Healthy New Year to all of you!

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ou’ve heard that yoga is a great way to stay limber, develop strength and relieve stress, and maybe you’re ready give it a try. But when you look for classes, you’re bewildered by all the possibilities, from Iyengar to astanga, kundalini, yogafit and even laughter yoga (no joke!)

At Pathway Yoga, we teach Iyengar hatha yoga. The name comes from founder BKS Iyengar, a modern yoga master. In 2004, Time magazine chose him as one of the hundred most influential people in the world.

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A Place for Seniors

C deeper and more refreshing sleep. Over time, some discover that their lives become enriched in ways they could not have imagined before setting out on the yoga path.

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arlington Community Health Centre supports seniors’ health and well-being through primary health care, choir practice, exercise classes, volunteer opportunities, health workshops, and much more.

Beyond medical care, social engagement is key to seniors’ health and well-being. There is a myriad of possibilities for engagement in your community. The question is “What interests you?” Everyone is welcome and programs are free of charge.

Singing in the Carlington Seniors Choir will help you find the spring in your step and song in your heart. No experience or auditions required. The Seniors Choir is a source of enjoyment and camaraderie. Join in Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Fall prevention is critical to maintaining the health of seniors. Stay healthy and active by participating in chair exercise classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

It’s give-and-take with the Intergenerational Program. Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., you share your experience and wisdom with pre-teens while benefiting from their enthusiasm. Together, seniors and youth cook in the kitchen, complete homework and play games in the gym.

Are you 65+, living alone, or a caregiver to a frail senior? If so, you may be eligible for the Primary Care Outreach to Seniors program.

A Registered Nurse or Community Health Worker can visit seniors in their home to provide support with the management

of chronic illnesses and links with other community support agencies.

Carlington also offers counseling, dental screening, crisis intake, foot care, nutrition counseling, smoking cessation program, Good Food Box, Nordic Walking, and a Senior Advisory Group.

To learn more about programs and services for seniors, feel free to drop by from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or phone Bonnie McCutcheon at 613-722-4000 extension 204.

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hat does it mean to have an integrated approach and how can it help you?

An integrated approach means combining the best of traditional and complementary therapies. Traditional medicine includes prescription medications and over the counter medicines such as Tylenol, whereas complementary therapies include supplements, vitamins, homeopathic preparations, and healthy lifestyle changes. At Watson’s, our integrated approach also includes preparing customized compounded medicines to meet each person’s individual needs.

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Deadly Diseases Breed in Hot Water Tanks

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egionnaires’ Disease is more common (and deadly) than you think: 28% of people who get Legionnaires’ disease DIE. Those who survive it end up with crippling disabilities.

You don’t have to drink infected warm water to get Legionnaires disease – you can get it simply by breathing in warm water vapors while taking a shower or bath. Outbreaks are still a problem in Canada.

You can eliminate the problem in your home by increasing the temperature on your hot water tank to a minimum of 140°F. At 140°F it will take 32 minutes to kill off any bacteria in your hot water tank – at 150°F it takes 2 seconds to kill off any bacteria.

But there are issues with increasing your water temperature: Water from your taps should never be over 120°F to minimize risks of scalding and first degree burns (especially among children and elderly).

The only way to reduce the temperature from your hot water tank is to install a mixing valve & mixing valves have a typical life span of only 4 to 5 years which means you will have to change it every few years.

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her boys usually get restless in the beginning of winter, “but as soon as the ice is up, life is good again.”

While nearly every community rink is maintained by attendants, supervised during hours of operation, and lit at night, each rink has its own characteristics and local flavor “Fisher is a beautiful rink to skate,” enthuses Sheila McIntyre, who lives only two blocks from the popular park.

She and her daughter Lucy, 6, especially like coming to skate in the evening. “It’s so beautiful and quiet. The sky is all sparkly, and the ice is all sparkly.”

Those with youngsters still learning to skate prefer the puddle rinks where hockey games are not permitted. Rink attendant Aidan Worswick says the large double ice surface at McKellar Park attracts a lot of young children from the neighbourhood whose parents appreciate that they don’t have to be dodging pucks while learning to skate.

Similarly, Claire Mullen says the puddle rink at Iona Park is the perfect size for her 2- and 4-year-old daughters.

As one of the smallest rinks in the ward, Iona is a great place for beginner skaters to shuffle around and gain confidence.

Mullen also praises the extra touches added by the community, like the Christmas trees and snow forts that surround the rink. “Even the nonskaters are entertained,” she says.

John Warren, 76, and Terron Ross, 11, were out for a game of pick up hockey at Champlain Park.

Even though it’s not the closest rink to their home near Carlingwood, Cheryl Mulvihill likes to come to the Champlain Park rink with her family.

While the guys play hockey inside the boarded rink, she can skate around the surrounding oval.

Ice surfaces are maintained by rink attendants hired by the City who clean and maintain the ice during hours of operation. Chris Deschamps, one of three attendants at Iona Park, explains that every night the surface is scraped and flooded. He says he is thankful to the many community volunteers who help prepare and maintain the surface, but adds a reminder to stay off rinks during thaws so as not to damage the ice surface.

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