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Nature’s Genius
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by Dr. David Suzuki
Andy Forgie: The Power of Music
PLus Holiday Bling, Vitamin B12 and Dr. Jen
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Into The Fog
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Alzheimers, My Father & Me
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IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS... Contributors.......................................................................................................................pg 7 Message from the Editors ........................................................................................... pg 8 I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas ........................................................................ pg 9 By Kimberly Stinson
We Can Learn from Nature’s Genius......................................................................pg 10 By Dr. David Suzuki
Nutrition - The Mighty Mushroom........................................................................... pg 12 The 100 Mile Holiday - A Visit to From the Farm Cooking School ............ pg 13 With Cynthia Peters
Hometown Heart............................................................................................................pg 18 Blue Christmas - An Emotional Survival Guide to Get you Through The Holidays By Sandie Sidsworth. ...........................................................................................................pg 19 Into the Fog - A Story of Alzheimer’s, My Father and Me ...........................pg 20 By Audra Kent
Andy Forgie - The Power of Music ........................................................................pg 24 Ask Dr Jen .......................................................................................................................pg 26 By Dr. Jen Webster, MD
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Feeling Frazzled, Fatigued or Forgetful? You May Be Low in B12 ...........pg 28 By Dr. Natasha Turner, ND
HLNow Holiday Book Guide.....................................................................................pg 29 Fashion Focus: Bring on the Holiday Bling ........................................................pg 30 By Martha Farrell
Beauty: A Homemade Christmas ............................................................................ pg 31 By Alicia Brunton
Retail Therapy - 100 Mile Holiday Edition ...........................................................pg 32 Ask Miki.............................................................................................................................pg 34 At Home Workout ........................................................................................................pg 35 By Jenna Doornbos
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Golden Nicole Flynn. ...................................................................................................pg 38 Al’s Adventures in Fitness ........................................................................................ pg 40 By Alison Kemp
Nordic Pole Walking. ....................................................................................................pg 41 By Jaye Yarrien
Events... to keep you moving! ..................................................................................pg 42
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Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. He is Companion to the Order of Canada and a recipient of UNESCO’s Kalinga Prize for science, the United Nations Environment Program medal, the 2009 Right Livelihood Award, and Global 500. Dr. Suzuki is Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and holds 26 honorary degrees from universities around the world. He is familiar to television audiences as host of the long-running CBC television program The Nature of Things, and to radio audiences as the original host of CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks, as well as the acclaimed series It’s a Matter of Survival and From Naked Ape to Superspecies. His written work includes more than 52 books, 19 of them for children. Dr. Suzuki lives with his wife, Dr. Tara Cullis, and family in Vancouver, B.C.
CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Natasha Turner, ND is Canada’s leading naturopathic doctors and natural health consultants. Author of the bestselling books, The Hormone Diet, The Supercharged Hormone Diet and The Carb Sensitivity Program, Dr. Turner is a regular contributor to many publications, including Chatelaine.com and Blisstree.com. Her work has been endorsed by New York Times Bestselling authors, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Christiane Northrup and Dr. William Davis. Visit www.drnatashaturner.com.
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Audra Kent has been writing and taking pictures most of her life, but didn’t pursue her passions professionally until 2006 when she was offered a reporter’s job in a local weekly paper. In 2009, she returned to school to complete the photojournalism program at Loyalist College, graduating in 2011. She has been sharing stories of the amazing people and wonderful places throughout the Quinte Region with her children, Alicia and Brodie, ever since. Kimberly Stinson A photojournalist, writer and information junkie with a passion for the environment, social issues and making connections. After two years in Afghanistan, Kimberly now works as Creative Writer for Quinte Broadcasting and Editor of the Green Quinte initiative. www.GreenQuinte.com Sandie Sidsworth is the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Hastings and Prince Edward Branch, and currently sits on several boards at local, provincial and national level. Sandie is a community advocate regarding poverty and mental health. Sandie is married to Chris and has three daughters - Sarah, Rachel and Leah. Bob House has been photographing for well over thirty years now and operates his studio in downtown Belleville. He specializes in portraits, weddings and portfolio development. Always looking for a challenge, he enjoys the entire photographic experience from conception through to realization. Bob is the proud grandfather of three. Rose Mary Rashotte is an artist who has been sharing her photography and painting for the past five years. Images of nature and its surroundings are her inspirations. It is her desire to share what her eye captures as a celebration of life with everyone! Visit www.RoCreations.ca to view more of Rose Mary’s art. Jaye Yarrien is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who is passionate about helping others to heal themselves. After suffering for over 23 years with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, she knows and understands pain. Jaye also loves to cook, Nordic Pole Walk, swim, meditate and create new products that are good for the body. Lori Raudnask is a successful entrepreneur who effectively trains and motivates individuals and businesses around the world to be the best they can be. She is the author of Persistence Pays – How getting what you want is easier than you think and host of Persistence Pays TV. With her warm, humorous, light-hearted approach, infectious smile and 25 years of professional sales experience, Lori connects with audiences immediately.
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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORS Ah, the holiday season in all its splendour. Wouldn’t you just love to scoop up a sampling of December’s goodwill and Christmas cheer and store it in a big mason jar to pour out on a dreary day in February? The carols, the décor, the food, the gifts, the special times with family and friends… and did we mention the food? In this issue’s cover story, we celebrate a 100 Mile Holiday at From the Farm Cooking School. Our host, Cynthia Peters, shares Autism, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, her passion for farm to table cooking and Auditory Processing Disorder, her delicious appetizer recipes featuring local ingredients. The 100 mile movement Acquired Brain Injuries, encourages people to purchase items Reading and Learning Difficulties grown or created close to home or from From the Lab to the Learner Amy, Andrea and Karen. locally owned retailers. Our Retail Therapy column highlights local was art, founded by scientists Scientific Learning fabulous Corporation is said to ease pain and change lives. See for produce, products and services offered by who successfully applied neuroscience principles to yourself on pages 36 and 37. independently ownedinbusinesses accelerate learning studentsinofour various ages—from In fitness this issue, it’s all about arms as area. preschool to adults. Their work confirmed concept wethe travel from poleof to pole! Our own Alison We’ve also got DIY beauty gift ideas, lifelong brain plasticity—that the brain can reinvent and Kemp debunks myths about working out fashion finds and a book-buying guide onjust a Fitness Pole reconfigure itselfhealth, throughout and not during theand Jaye Yarrien introfeaturing the latest wellness,life fitness duces us to the benefits of Nordic Poling, and eco titles. Something for everyone on formative years. a growing option for many outdoor enthuyour nice list! siasts. To tone your upper body in the We are honoured to share Audra Kent’s privacy of your own home, check out Jenna moving and personal account of her Doornbos’ At Home Work Out. Finally, meet father’s descent into Alzheimer’s on page Scholars Education Centre is a golden girl Nicole Flynn: a charming little 20. Through her eyes we are reminded of certified provider of Fast ForWord, powerhouse who reminds us that ability is the intricate mysteries of the brain and by Scientific Learning. all around us (page 38). our memories. On page 24, we learn about Speaking of golden, Happy Holidays to music’s powerful effect on memory as Fast ForWord software builds brain you and yours, and from the bottom of our experienced by Andy Forgie in his work as fitness through Today, learners haveindividualized, used nearly 3 millionFit Scientific Learning Brains Learn Better hearts, thank you for supporting Healthy an entertainer. adaptiveproducts, computer exercises develop software which that apply “Brain Fitness” principles Living Now! The holidaystoare a great time to count the cognitive skills of memory, attention, the areas of language and reading. We provide our offerings our blessings and an attitude of gratitude processing and sequencing necessary directly tofor parents, K–12 schools and learning centers in reading and learning.
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I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas! I love Christmas with all the trimmings! But there is something I cherish even more... a healthy environment. So I’m learning to look at Christmas in a whole new way and I encourage you to do the same. Let’s change the way we consume to make the holidays more sustainable. This year, go beyond reusable gift bags and LED lights and get green with these easy tips. 1. The Great Tree Debate – Pine vs Plastic? If you don’t already have an artificial tree, choose real instead. While artificial trees offer the benefits of being a one time investment and reusable season after season, a real tree is renewable and biodegradable, neither of which apply to the basic materials of an artificial tree. Take green a little further and decorate a potted tree that you can plant in spring or donate to a local conservation authority or school. For decorations, check thrift shops and antique stores for vintage ornaments, repurpose your old Christmas cards and hang them with ribbon, or bring nature in with pine cones and seed pods. 2. Party Time -- When planning for guests, think eco: avoid disposable party ware and use washable cloth napkins. For larger groups, consider renting glassware or dishes – it’s surprisingly inexpensive and supports local business. Think local and shop your farmer’s market for fresh greens to make a homemade centerpiece and regional ingredients for your meal. Both save on the environmental costs of transportation. After your party, watch for opportunities like the Bring back, Get back special at Waupoos Winery. Take in any wine bottle and get one dollar off of a bottle of Waupoos wine. No limit until December 25th.
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W� ca� lear� fro� I’ve always been more interested in organisms that can move on their own than in stationary plants. But when I canoe or hike along the edge of lakes or oceans and see trees that seem to be growing out of rock faces, I am blown away. How do they do it? Think about a seed. Once it lands, it’s stuck. It can’t move to find better soil, moisture or sunlight. It’s able to create every part of itself to grow and reproduce with the help of air, water and sun. After it sprouts and sends out roots and leaves, other species want to eat it. It can’t run, hide or fight back. It’s a wonder trees are able to survive at all, yet they can flourish and live for hundreds of years. They’re evolutionary wonders that have developed a bag of chemical tricks to ward off predators, infections, storms and fires, and ways to communicate and even share scarce resources. In Ecuador’s Yasuni National Park, I saw a tree that is reputed to “walk”! We have much to learn by studying nature and taking the time to tease out its secrets. Biomimicry, a word coined by biologist and writer Janine Benyus, means to copy nature. It’s a science that asks “What does nature do?” instead of “What’s it for?” – the question usually posed by
human endeavour. Since life originated some 3.9-billion years ago, organisms have been confronted with strikingly similar challenges: where to find nourishment, how to keep from being eaten, what to do when infected by a parasite or disease, what to do with bodily wastes, and how to reproduce and ensure offspring survive. Over billions of years and in billions of species, the solutions to these problems have been myriad, often subtle – even surprising – but always highly informative. Almost all species that have existed are estimated to have gone extinct within an average of a few million years. Humans are an infant species, a mere 150,000 years old. But, armed with a massive brain, we’ve not only survived, we’ve used our wits to adapt to and flourish in habitats as varied as deserts, Arctic tundra, tropical rainforests, wetlands and high mountain ranges. We’ve accelerated the rate of cultural evolution far beyond the speed of biological or genetic change. Technological creativity has been critical to our success. From the time we first picked up a stick or rock to get at something or defend ourselves, we’ve devised tools like bows and arrows, knives and axes, and needles and pottery.
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The Mighty Mushroom Mushrooms are fabulous in so many ways. They come in countless varieties, colors, shapes, and sizes, some of the favourites being white button, shitake, portabella, oyster and enoki. ‘Shrooms are also full of proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antibiotic and antioxidants. In fact, one portabella mushroom has as much potassium as a banana and that makes it an excellent post work out snack! It may surprise you to know that the Egyptians considered mushrooms a gift from the gods and thought eating them would make them immortal. Only the pharaohs were allowed to eat them. Ancient Romans believed that mushrooms gave them extraordinary strength in battle. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a Pharaoh to favour the flavour of mushrooms. Whether you pick exotic varieties or the familiar buttons, you’ll get some bonus health benefits. 1.
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Mushrooms contain antioxidants and may help decrease your risk of cancer. Research has shown then to be particularly effective in combatting breast cancer and prostate cancer. Portabella mushrooms contain the highest amount of antioxidants, followed by white button mushrooms.
2. Containing vitamin B1 and B6, mushrooms are effective in improving heart health. 3. Mushrooms can also assist with weight loss. An excellent source of lean protein, they have no cholesterol or fat and are very low in carbohydrates. Mushrooms also help burn cholesterol as they are digested. Replace ground beef in pasta sauces with rich, flavourful mushrooms and you can cut calories in half! But don’t sabotage this fringe benefit by preparing mushrooms with loads of butter. Instead, toss them into a nonstick pan that’s been lightly sprayed with oil, then sauté on low heat until they soften. Easily added to soups, salads, pizza, or sandwiches, mushrooms are very versatile and can be marinated, sautéed, grilled or eaten raw. Try topping a baked potato with sautéed mushrooms for a great snack or for something a little fancier, check out the From the Farm Cooking School recipe for Mushrooms Stuffed with Chevre and Caramelized Apples (page 17). Mouthwatering! As you probably know not all ‘shrooms are equal and you are well advised to avoid the fungi you find in the forest and only purchase from a reliable source – some are highly poisonous and look strikingly similar to their edible counterparts.
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here is a sense of nostalgia that lives in the Christmas spirit, a desire to share traditions and to return to the simple pleasures of delicious, wholesome food, fine wine and good company. During Healthy Living Now’s recent visit, From the Farm Cooking School embodied all of this holiday spirit and more. Owner Cynthia Peters is uniquely positioned to champion our 100 Mile Holiday story. An honours graduate of the Liaison College of Culinary Arts in Toronto, Cynthia was for many years, part owner of a renowned Toronto personal chef business,
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The Spice Sisters. Cynthia is also a food writer and author of The Art of Herbs cookbook. Today, after relocating to a 40-acre Bloomfield property, Cynthia offers classes in her immaculately restored 1830s heritage home. Her guests/students are provided with an authentic local food experience, from farm to table. And as Chair of Taste the County, Cynthia has her finger on the pulse of PEC’s exploding culinary culture. PEC’s thriving food and wine industry reflects our society’s growing desire to make local sourcing a priority in food
choices. People are drawn to the local-food movement for its many sensible benefits: less environmental impact than produce shipped halfway round the globe; improved wellness by restricting genetically modified and processed foods, the satisfaction of supporting a sustainable local economy and most enjoyably, the delicious taste of fresh, seasonal ingredients. At From the Farm, creating healthy meals with farm fresh foods is key to Cynthia’s cooking and teaching philosophy. A full day event might begin by gathering fresh ingredients from a variety of farms, cheese makers and vintners, stopping occasionally to sample wines, ciders or spirits, and returning to the kitchen to prepare and share a meal together at the harvest table. Cynthia’s recipes connect to the rich land around her and she uses County ingredients as much as possible in every dish. Cynthia’s clients can cap off their adventure by including a visit to the gorgeous Oeno Gallery and overnight accommodations at the Inn at Huff Estates. Recently, Cynthia’s
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partnership with Huffs has been hailed as a Signature Canadian Experience. The Canadian Tourism Commission awarded the partnership of Huff Estates and From the Farm Cooking School with this unique and coveted distinction, making them the first attraction in Prince Edward County to receive this designation. “Being recognized as a Signature Experience for our region is extremely rewarding for our tourism industry overall and a recognition which we look forward to promoting nationally and internationally,” commented Jason Sharpe, GM of Huff Estates and Cynthia Peters, Owner of From the Farm Cooking School. With the last of the fall vegetables harvested, Cynthia will spend the winter planning her schedule of workshops and events for the next growing season. Gift Certificates for 2013 classes are available at the From the Farm website under the Store tab and would make an exceptional gift for the foodie in your life! For more information visit www.fromthefarm.ca.
Above left: Cynthia serves Three Cheese and Herb Bites. Centre: The Art of Herbs by Cynthia Peters Right: Appetizers on the harvest table, recipes follow and shopping source guide is below.
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This dip can be served as is, along with crackers or crostini. For a more interesting presentation, try Ontario farm or greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers.
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Cucumber: Slice the cucumber in ½ inch slices and place on paper towel. With a melon scoop, place a small indent in the middle of each slice.
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2 c of cooked white beans (or 14 oz can) 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 lemon, zest & juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 c finely chopped fresh herbs – parsley, chives, or basil ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving: 1 English cucumber, 2 dozen Cherry tomatoes Rinse beans with cold water and place in a food processor along with garlic, lemon zest and juice. Blend till smooth. Gradually add olive oil through the funnel while mixing. Place in a bowl and add herbs, salt and pepper. Mix well and adjust seasonings to taste as needed. Cover and chill for one hour before serving to allow flavours to blend.
Tomato: Cut the tops off and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Turn over and place on paper towel. With a pastry bag or medium size new plastic bag, place the dip in one corner and pull tight and twist. If using a plastic bag, cut a small hole in the corner. Slowly push dip through the hole into the tomatoes and cucumber slices.
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Cut each sheet lengthwise, into 5 strips using a sharp knife or pastry wheel. Place about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at the bottom of each strip. Take the bottom left corner and fold it towards the right vertical edge to form a triangle shape. Continue to fold the pasty in this manner, until you have folded all the way to the top using the whole strip of phyllo. Apply a bit more butter to seal the edges and then brush both sides of the pastry with butter. Place on a tray covered with wax paper. When all the bundles are completed, you can cover and refrigerate until ready to bake or freeze them on the tray and then place them in a zip lock bag in your freezer. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place prepared phyllo bites on baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
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20 Wellington Mushroom Farm cremini or white mushrooms 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 c onion (finely diced) ½ c Campbell’s Orchard apple (cored and finely diced) 1 tbsp Prince Edward County maple syrup 1 c Crosswind Farm goat cheese 1 tbsp. fresh chopped basil 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley 1 tbsp fresh chopped chives ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
Preheat oven to 400F. With a damp paper towel wipe each mushroom to remove any dirt. Remove stems and discard. With each cap, slice a bit
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In a fry pan on medium heat, add oil and butter and sauté the onion till golden brown (10 -15 minutes). Add apple and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add maple syrup and stir. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes. In a medium bowl, place goat cheese, herbs, salt and pepper. Gently mix in onion apple mixture and stir till thoroughly incorporated. Place about 2 teaspoons of the mixture in each mushroom, creating a slight dome on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 -20 minutes, till mushrooms are slightly soft and cheese is lightly golden. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Eco Gold at St Joe’s in Belleville It takes a lot of green to make GOLD! Teachers Susan Robinson and Dean Phiefer and the St Joseph Catholic School Eco Club have lead their school to Certified Eco GOLD. As part of the Ontario EcoSchools environmental education program, the entire school participates. The dedicated Club members lead the way by auditing recycle and garbage bins, hosting monthly assemblies, coaching litterless lunch instruction classes, and reducing energy consumption. Each week, the class with the worst track record gets awarded the pig of shame, Wasteful Wally... a fun reminder to step it up next week! The Club also collects non-recyclable plastics such as flip flops, Tassimo containers and beauty product packaging. These items, normally bound for landfills, are sold for a penny a piece to www.terracycle.ca who upcycle the waste into park benches, chairs and even backpacks. Way to go, St Joe’s!
The VIBE & Hopes for a Smoke-Free Future The VIBE is a team of young adults aged 14-18 who promote positive, healthy change in the Hastings and Prince Edward County area. This encouraging initiative currently consists of five team members: Daniel Meeks (no mask), Andrew Whiteman, Fiza Javed, Alice Liddle and Courtney Ray, lead by the HPEC Health Unit’s Youth Engagement Coordinator, Jessica Elgie. Recently, the VIBE, decked out in attention grabbing Morph suits, hit the streets of Belleville and Quinte West in support of Freeze the Industry (FTI). FTI is a youth-led campaign, advocating for a ban on all new tobacco products and calling for changes to current products as well. New tobacco industry strategies and tactics are aggressively used to recruit a new generation of smokers and tobacco users. Not on our watch, say VIBE members! Know a potential VIBE candidate? Get more details at www.vibebtc.com.
Maya, Olivia and Grace Loss of hair is a traumatic experience for anyone struggling to cope with the challenges associated with cancer treatment. To a young girl, long flowing hair is a source of pleasure and pride. Yet many young ladies throughout our area are selflessly donating their lovely locks to create wigs for cancer patients. Maya Kimbell, 12, Olivia Garrett, 10 and Grace McDonald, 10, not only donated three beautiful braids, they also gathered $960 from family and friends to give to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Thinking about what a wig could do to make someone’s life brighter during a tough time has made the experience worth the sacrifice for these brave friends. Special thanks goes to all at Foxy Hair and Esthetics in Belleville for supporting the project.
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If the holiday blues become something more and you feel you need additional support for your mental health, you can contact your family doctor or a mental health agency in the community. Sandie Sidsworth is the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Hastings & Prince Edward Branch. For more information, visit hastings-cmha.org or call 613-969-8874.
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Into the Fog My father is a gentle giant, a teddy bear. At one time he stood 6’ 3”; nowadays he stoops to a height just below my own 5’ 6.” But I will always look up to my dad, even though, sadly, my quiet, humble father is slowly slipping into the fog of Alzheimer’s. Dad was diagnosed in September 2006 at the age of 80. My mother phoned me that same evening to break the news. I didn’t fully understand the impact of the diagnosis at the time; my reaction lacked understanding and as a result, emotion. My mother, who adored my father (and was adored back), knew what that diagnosis meant. I didn’t… I do now. It is not my intention to write my father’s biography but for people who care about (and care for) an individual with Alzheimer’s, it is essential to know something of that person’s history. Their behaviours today are often deeply rooted in their past. And so I ask that you indulge me, please, while I tell you about my father, a truly amazing man…
Colin Moore was born (1925) and raised in England. As a boy, he joined the Air Training Corps, the equivalent of Canada’s Air Cadets. In his teens, he joined the Royal Air Force eventually qualifying as a flight engineer on the Lancaster bomber. The Second World War ended around the same time he finished his training, so the only real action he saw was during reconnaissance flights to document the damage inflicted on the countries of Western Europe. After the war, Dad earned his private pilot’s license while working as an artist for Smith’s Advertising Agency in London. In 1958, he organized a car rally for the staff of the agency; my mum’s older sister worked for the agency and invited her sister to attend. Despite the 13-year difference in their ages, Patricia Rose Dalwood and Colin were smitten from the start. Their first official date was on the roof of Heathrow Airport watching aircraft take off and land. In 1960, Dad immigrated to Canada, following the lead of his cousin who had met and married a Canadian girl during the war. When Dad landed a job
From top: Colin Moore in his Royal Air Force uniform, England, 1947. Audra and Colin on his 86th birthday, November 11, 2011. Photos submitted
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with an advertising agency in Toronto, Mum joined him and they were soon married. That same year, Dad established 707 Etobicoke Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. (He was the first commanding officer and held the position until 1971 when our family moved to Oakville.) Although air cadets had existed in Canada for many years, no formal flying curriculum existed in Ontario. In the late 60’s, together with a group of fellow flying enthusiasts, Dad helped to establish a flying program for air cadets, now known as Central Region Gliding School. CRGS is the Ontario arm of the air cadet gliding program for the Air Cadet League of Canada and is based out of CFD Mountainview in Prince Edward County. You may have noticed the graceful yellow and blue gliders soaring after their tow planes in the skies above PEC. Clearly, flying and the air cadet program have played a significant role throughout Dad’s life… Fast forward, now, to present day. Since Dad’s diagnosis, he has accepted Alzheimer’s as a part of his aging process. He is stoic and matter-of-fact about it, and continues to live his life with a great sense of humour. “Growing old isn’t great,” he says, “but the alternative isn’t much better.” Initially, Dad’s decline was gradual, but in the words of Sandra Scott, the administrator at the retirement home where he lives, Dad is now “declining rapidly.” He knows something is wrong but he’s not really sure what. He doesn’t know why something bothers him, it just does.
He repeats himself often. He doesn’t like to be told what he can’t do, or what he should do. He asks after late relatives – his mum, his cousin and most often, his late wife - my mother. On the night in 2008 that Mum took her last breath, after a week and a half of the worst kind of emotional roller coaster, all of her children surrounded her in the hospital bed and cried for her loss. Dad was with us, but he couldn’t bring himself to stay in the ward room where she lay dying. He sat weeping in a wheelchair in the hall. I think he felt guilty, as though her passing was somehow his fault; he said it shouldn’t be her, that it should be him. But after she died, Dad came into the room, stood over her bed and wept. He kissed her forehead, held her hand, told her that he loved her and said goodbye. He called her “My Darling” as he so often did in life. In the early days, Dad asked after Mum occasionally but we didn’t speak of her often – selfishly, I sidestep the subject because of the emotional explosion that takes place in my heart. But in the past few months, he asked after her more frequently. He calls to ask where Mum is – “It’s just I haven’t seen her in a while and I’m wondering where she is,” or “Did Mum mention anything about travelling somewhere because I haven’t seen her in a few days.” I recently took him to visit family in Toronto and after waking from a nap on the way home, he said, “I wonder what Mum was up to today.” What do you say in response to that? I tell him Mum
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is gone, that she died four years ago. It is amazing how one word, one simple word – “Oh” – spoken in just the right way, can be filled with so much heart-break, emotion and pain. I can’t say enough about the Belleville chapter of the Alzheimer’s Society. They have been a tremendous resource for me, and for that I am truly grateful. A year after Mum died, after careful research, we helped Dad choose a retirement facility. As a family, my two brothers, my sister and I hoped he would find fellow-veterans to bond with in his new home. Though the facility seems to be filled with veterans, dad hasn’t established any new friendships in the three years he has lived there. He used to participate in the many events they organize, but his interests have slowly waned. The staff there feel any changes in his normal routine can upset him and set him back for days. So now his routine includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dad used to enjoy the challenge of puzzles, but one day the puzzles proved too difficult, so he stopped. When Dad worked in Toronto, his job was to pitch his creative work – his drawings and paintings – to clients. When he retired, he attended art classes at Loyalist College and then joined a local senior’s art group, but physical challenges with his walker limited his attendance, so he stopped painting. Music has always played a very important part in dad’s life; his record collection was diverse and extensive. When we were children, dad would take each of us in turn to attend Toronto Symphony Orchestra concerts at Roy Thompson Hall. Those performances instilled a lasting love of classical music in me and I now enjoy the role of company photographer for Quinte Symphony. Dad has accompanied me to every concert since 2009 - he absolutely loves them. “The Last Night of the Proms” is one of his favourites - he used to attend those concerts at Royal Albert Hall in London. We both cry listening to the very
British “Rule Britannia” or “Pomp and Circumstance.” I cry because he cries – I know he is remembering England, his parents and his beloved wife. He’ll say things like, “This was one of Mum’s favourites.” Knowing his love of music, Mum purchased a stereo for Dad years ago but unfortunately, it recently stopped working. I replaced the broken stereo with a record player but the new device is unfamiliar to him. He no longer listens to his precious music. Dad would watch music concert videos instead. One of his favourites is Andre Rieu, the Dutch violinist and conductor. He would watch Rieu concerts continuously and repeatedly, day after day. Unfortunately, his old VHS/DVD player stopped working. I replaced it with a new DVD player but he did something to that machine that confounds me and none of us have been able to fix it. I removed it from his room because he would forget that it wasn’t working and then call me in frustration, asking for help. He no longer watches music videos. Earlier this year, when TV went digital, Dad had to deal with a new way of watching television. Channel 24 is the cable company’s program guide, but dad doesn’t understand that it’s only a guide. Watching that channel, he gets frustrated because it never really changes, and then turns the TV off. He no longer watches TV. So, when I say his routine consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner, I really do mean it. Slowly, today’s advancing technology has worked in tandem with the progressive deterioration of his brain functions to eliminate any source of entertainment from his life. (Although he does enjoy reading the many magazines about Canada, England and flying he receives from family and friends.) Even using the phone has become a challenge. He remembers my number and how to dial it, but he no longer calls my siblings (although my siblings do call him), despite the fact that I have written all of their numbers down by his phone.
Above: One of Colin’s many paintings: Peggy’s Cove, NS. Right: Audra’s mother, Patricia Rose Dalwood, and father, Colin Moore, on their wedding day, July 9, 1960. Photos submitted
Recently he started calling me at all hours. He called at 4:00 a.m. one night in September to tell me freezing rain was in the forecast and that it wouldn’t be good for travelling. On another night, he called at 1:00 a.m. to ask if I was watching the thunderstorm (I was, actually). He has called a couple of times in the wee hours of the morning and confused me completely with conversations that make no sense at all. I try to encourage him to go back to bed, but when he realizes he has woken me, he becomes embarrassed and feels badly. So, to provide him with some sort of entertainment, I try to see dad at least once a week. Those visits often include a trip to the drive-thru at Tim Horton’s or Dairy Queen and an hour or so seated at the end of the runway on RCAF Road by CFB Trenton, where we’ll sit and watch aircraft come and go. When we were kids, Dad often shared this pastime with us. He would park outside the perimeter of Toronto International Airport and watch the planes in the skies above, just like he and Mum did on their first date at Heathrow. One day, the A-330 Airbus was doing ‘touch and goes.’ Landing from the west, dad and I were seated right underneath the aircraft as it landed. I noticed Dad was crying when he took out his hanky to wipe away
his tears and blow his nose. Why, I asked him, was he crying. “I wish it was me,” was his response. And it isn’t just the sight of the planes the sound is just as important. Even on the coldest of days, he insists on opening the car window to hear the plane. “I love to hear that sound. To me it’s better than music,” he says. “It is music to my ears.” These sights and sounds are his history. They give him solace and in the confusion and upheaval that is Alzheimer’s, they root him to who he really is. Dad’s decline continues but there isn’t a thing we can do about it. It can be very hard to watch, especially for my siblings who, because they live elsewhere, are not able to see him as often as they would like. For the most part he still knows all of us; sometimes it takes some explaining, but we all understand why. It’s the sadness, confusion and loneliness that are most difficult for me to witness. Sometimes I feel that if he could slip into the fog of Alzheimer’s overnight, it would be so much easier for him. I believe that in that place, he would be happily lost in his past, flying airplanes, teaching air cadets, painting pictures and listening to music. And he’d be doing it all with my beautiful mother by his side, as he always did …before the fog.
Thanks from the Author: Audra Kent would like to acknowledge the support she has received from the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Society. In addition to hosting information workshops for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, they also provide invaluable ongoing support throughout the challenging journey. One of the most frequently asked questions is: why do people with Alzheimer’s remember their distant past so vividly, and yet struggle to remember something they did just moments before. Alzheimer’s Education & Support Coordinator Kristel Nicholas explains: “I compare Alzheimer’s disease to a knitted scarf. If the scarf were to unravel, it would unravel from the most recently completed stitches. The memory is the same; if something were to have happened recently, the individual with the disease would be less likely to remember that than something that happened to them in their childhood.” Essentially, the most recently laid memories are the first ones to go. This simple explanation is of great comfort to Audra and helps her better understand her father’s needs with patience and care.
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Andy Forgie The Power of Music
Andy’s music always brings joy to his friend Beryl, who resides at a local nursing home where Andy regularly plays. Photos by Bob House
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Have you ever been moved by a tender melody, transported to the past by a nostalgic pop song or uplifted by O Canada as an Olympian takes the podium? Music is powerful. A familiar song can open doors to the place in the brain where memories hide; it can conjure up a forgotten time and place with all its emotions, both painful and pleasant. Simple notes and chords have the ability to stir our emotions, elevate our mood and provide a sense of purpose. In the last few decades, studies have found that music can be a successful intervention in many areas of patient care, particularly in cases of cognitive disabilities. Music provides a way to connect even when verbal communication has become difficult. For the past fifteen years, Andy Forgie has been a regular musical visitor at a number of nursing homes in the region. Using his sincere compassion and his engaging talents as a musician, Andy assists residents with cognitive impairments. “I began performing as part of the social entertainment schedule but it became apparent that I could achieve something special by addressing the residents as individuals.” Andy believes that his simple, unamplified approach creates a certain intimacy. Because he does not use a microphone, he and his guitar are portable and he is able reach out directly even to those with special needs who are unable to join a group setting. There is no doubt that Andy’s visits fulfill a therapeutic need. He plays and sings a catalogue that ranges from traditional folk songs to timeless standards to Broadway show tunes. The individual responses to his visits range from changes in facial expression, increased eye contact and foot tapping, to tearful emotion, singing along and even dancing. Some who rarely speak remember and sing lyrics perfectly in sweet lilting voices. Some are moved to get up and dance. The emotional effect is undeniable. He tells stories and jokes with them and his listeners laugh and
smile along with him. Andy is often unsure of whether they laugh because they get his jokes or because laughter is contagious, but it matters little as long as he has brought some bit of joy to their day. Over the years, Andy has come to expect outbursts and very honest reactions. On one occasion, Andy was singing a gentle rendition of a wartime classic when he was informed with some indignation that the song was actually to be played as a march. Andy loves all kinds of response to his music and is always happy to concede to the residents’ better knowledge. Perhaps the strongest reactions have come from the spouse or grown up children of residents with cognitive impairment. An individual who is largely unresponsive can be moved to recall memories or break out in song when touched by the power of music. For a moment, however brief, one can catch a glimpse of the former personality – what a priceless gift. Families are proud to tell Andy the history of the residents, “He was a captain of industry in his day,” or “What a fine, respected principal she once was.” This connection allows the residents to maintain some of the dignity and respect that is so important to their self worth. In some cases, Andy’s relationship with residents and their families extends to a deeper level. He has been asked to provide comfort through music at the bedside of loved ones in their final hours and he has been honoured to celebrate their memory at memorial services. As Promotions Manager for the Empire Theatre in Belleville and a member of the renowned band All You Need Is Love, Andy Forgie wears a lot of hats with great success but he admits that his most rewarding and important work is done at the nursing homes he visits. The effects of cognitive impairment can be devastating and far-reaching. Andy’s music rejuvenates, encourages and improves quality of life.
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I am a healthy forty-year old woman with a career and busy, happy family life. With all that goes on, I am beginning to struggle with forgetfulness, from leaving my purse behind to briefly forgetting the word for simple everyday things… very frustrating! How can I improve my short-term memory? We are all leading extremely busy lives these days, complicated by more demands and responsibilities than ever before. Add to that all of our electronic distractions like emails and texts, and it is easy to understand why the computers in our heads are having such a hard time with processing! Short-term memory is like the “RAM” in a computer. We use it to remember phone numbers, quick tasks (like what you were going into the room to get??), or people’s names when we get introduced for the first time. However, unless we make a special
effort to encode this information into our long-term memories (like saving a file on a computer), our brains often choose to forget, and focus on the next important thing. We intentionally try to encode information when it’s important, for instance, like memorizing information for a test or repeating a series of steps to complete a new task. When young, healthy people complain of poor memories, they are often convinced that they are developing Alzheimer’s disease, which is one of many causes of dementia. Most people who are diagnosed with a memory problem from aging are in their 60’s, although dementia can be diagnosed in younger people. Trouble finding words occasionally and misplacing objects for a short time can happen to anyone. Someone who is developing dementia may forget simple words, forget their address, not know what month it is, or “put away” things in inappropriate places (for instance, placing a necklace into the fridge). The memory issues in dementia pose problems to a person’s functioning, often making them unable to remember how to prepare a meal, pay their bills, or attend to their self-care needs. It sounds like your memory troubles are mild and do not interfere with your day-to-day
functioning. There are many ways you can improve your memory, and take care of your brain! The problems you are having may be related to being busy and distracted. Take a look at your schedule and see if there is anything that can be let go of for more downtime. Maintaining a healthy diet rich in colourful fruits, vegetables, protein, and good fats from fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, and avocadoes can help keep a healthy brain. If you don’t already drink water during the day, consider starting as dehydration can cause difficulty with cognition. Physical activity is also wonderful for your brain (if you’ve ever taken a stretch break, or a power-walk when you are stressed, you will already know this benefit!). Do your best to clock 7-8 hours of sleep a night – as you probably know, your memory after some troubled nights is often terrible! Naturally, consider using alcohol in moderation, and be smoke-free. Keeping socially active and maintaining friendships is also surprising helpful. Challenge your brain with a new hobby, activity, or book. You may have seen brain activities or challenges on-line, which are basically games and puzzles created to make you think. I would never discourage you from these if you have time, just be mindful that they do not have as great an impact on your memory as living a healthy lifestyle does!
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My dad has lived alone since my mom died 6 years ago. At first he was fine, but now we are having to pay the bills (he forgets), get his groceries for him, remind him to bathe, and I’m starting to think he’d forget most things if I wasn’t there to bother him. He doesn’t want to leave the house, and he certainly doesn’t want to move in with my family. I love him dearly but I don’t have enough hours in a day to check on him constantly! What do I do? I’m sure you’ve heard of the term “Sandwich Generation”; many people are managing not only their own families and children, but the care of their parents and elderly relatives as well. Providing care to elderly parents is a challenging job, but you are not alone. Has your dad been diagnosed with dementia? Discuss booking a visit with his health care practitioner to have an assessment of his memory done. If he is reluctant, perhaps he could consider a visit for a check-up, and you could make a private call to his providers’ receptionist to let the office know of your concerns about his memory and safety. Some care providers may offer simple memory testing as part of a routine check for the elderly, and you can ask your dad’s to do this. Knowing if your dad does have dementia is important, as the two of you can discuss
treatment options, and access resources to help at home. There are many community services available to help support seniors in their homes. One of the best places to turn to is the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). This team of nurses and allied health care professionals can provide personal support, respite relief for you, homemaking, and many other services. Your dad’s health care provider can make a referral to the CCAC, or you can do it on your own! There is often a charge for some of the services, but this may be a good option for your family. The Alzheimer’s Society is also a wonderful resource for information, support, and tips for helping your dad with day-to-day tasks. The Community Care for South Hastings operates a Meals on Wheels program for people over 60 years old, in addition to a friendly visiting program. Reach out to other family members and friends; most would be happy to help if you suggest a specific task to do, such as taking your dad for lunch or shoveling his walkway. If your dad belongs to a church or a service group, the people he serves with are also a great resource to ask for help. A very important task for you and your dad would be to ensure that he has designated you as his Substitute Decision Maker, or Power of Attorney, in a living will or Advanced Directive. Any lawyer can help you with this, and you can be officially designated to take care of your dad’s financial affairs, and/or help him make difficult medical decisions. I’m not surprised that your dad refuses
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to leave his home, or move in with you; he is probably concerned about giving up his independence and being a burden to you. Many of the patients I see at this age are concerned that once they are no longer able to live in their own homes, they are bound for a nursing home. This is simply not the case. There are senior’s apartment complexes in the Quinte area, as well as a selection of retirement homes. Retirement homes are a nice option for some families as they can provide meals, housekeeping, optional nursing care, social activities, and complete freedom to come and go as you please (much like living in an apartment). Most retirement homes in the area also offer respite care stays; if you were to go on vacation and would worry about your Dad being alone, it would be a safe place for him to be cared for temporarily. I know you are in a very difficult position, and I would not want to see you overwhelmed and burned-out from the challenge of keeping your Dad safe. Reach out to his health care provider and the CCAC (www.310CCAC.ca, or 310-CCAC) to get the support you need to help him live at home as long as safely possible. *Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Please see your own practitioner to obtain advice specific to you. Dr. Jennifer Webster, MD is a family practitioner in Belleville, ON and a professor in the Queen’s Family Medicine program. Dr. Webster lives a healthy, active lifestyle together with her husband Robert and her two children.
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Feeling Frazzled, Fatigued or Forgetful? You May be Low in B12 BY DR. NATASHA TURNER, ND Fatigue is one of the main complaints that I hear from new patients at my clinic. The reasons behind fatigue can range from insomnia and excessive stress to food allergies or a hormonal imbalance, but more often than not, I find that low levels of vitamin B12 are partially to blame. Vitamin B12 is water soluble, which means that the body is unable to store it in large amounts — this makes it especially important to get it in regular doses, either in your diet or through supplements. The symptoms of a deficiency in vitamin B12 include muscle weakness, low blood pressure, vision problems, memory issues, macrocyctic (which means too few red blood cells that are too big) anemia, fatigue, and mood disturbances. Here are three key tips to make sure you hit your B12 requirements and avoid deficiencies. Get your B12 levels checked: Vitamin B12 affects brain function by lowering homocysteine, an amino acid that can have negative health effects when its levels are too high — elevated homocysteine is a risk factor for heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and increased risk of birth defects. For this reason, I recommend requesting that your B12 levels are checked when you next see your doctor, especially if you’re older than 30. Folic acid/folate and vitamin B6 are also related to keeping your homocysteine levels in check — the optimal value for your fasting homocysteine blood test is less than 6.3. Look inside your medicine cabinet: Prescription and over-the-counter medications can help us treat a particular disease or condition, but they sometimes come with a nutritional cost by increasing our need for
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certain vitamins and minerals. For example, the birth-control pill causes a decrease in B12, along with zinc, folic acid/folate, B6, and vitamin C, while metformin, which is used to treat diabetes, might reduce the absorption of vitamin B12. These and some other medications can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12 from food by slowing the release of hydrochloric acid into the stomach. If you have inadequate B12 levels to begin with, or take these medications for a lengthy period of time, you may be more susceptible to a vitamin B12 deficiency. Add B12 to your supplement arsenal: Not all vitamin B12 supplements are created equal. A compromised digestive system can affect your absorption of certain vitamins and minerals, so I prefer to boost a patient’s vitamin B12 levels through lozenges or vitamin B12 injections — both of these methods allow nutrients to bypass digestion and enter directly into the bloodstream. When selecting a lozenge, look for hydroxocobalamin on the back of the label. When
opting for injectible B12, you should request methylcobalamin — it’s the form found in food, which makes it easier for your body to absorb. I suggest taking 2,000mcg to 4,000mcg daily, either with or without food. The recommended daily intake of B12 from food is 2.4mcg for adult women, 2.6mcg for pregnant women, and 2.8mcg for lactating women — but absorption of B12 from food is much stronger than from supplements. I also highly recommend doing the HCL challenge (available in the book extras section of www.drnatashaturner.com), which is designed to restore the acidity levels of your stomach — low stomach acid can affect your ability to absorb many vitamins and minerals, including B12, from your food.
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like a sequined clutch, a sparkling charm It’s the most wonderful time of the necklace and a pair of sky-high velour year! Andy Williams said it best in the shoes? All of these fabulous pieces 1963 classic and I couldn’t agree more. There are so many opportunities to can be repurposed to add a pop of celebrate during the holiday season, style to any day-time or evening look from the office Christmas lunch to throughout the holiday. This year, jewel tones are a ‘must have’ the neighbour’s cocktail party to the and I love anything that is emerald green. glamourous New Year’s Eve bash. For all of the above, you can’t go wrong For a look that’s sure to take me from party to party, I’ll be shopping for an with the classic ultra feminine emerald green top and LBD (little black dress) from black skinny pants to pair with metallic patent flats! What will you be shopping your very own for? It really is the ‘most wonderful time closet. But why of the year’! Happy Holidays and Happy not pair it with Shopping! something new and glamorous Clutches: $19.99, Winners Gold and black: Bling and Right: Teal Dress, Things, Downtown Belleville Richelle’s, $55
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BY ALICIA BRUNTON Brrr! The cold, dry weather is fast approaching and it’s time to give your skin a little extra TLC! Along with the snow, winter also brings us the holiday season and there isn’t a better time to share an amazing body scrub recipe.
ORANGE CINNAMON SUGAR SCRUB
• 2 cups Granulated Sugar • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon • 3 tbsp Ground Coffee Beans (any flavour is great – my personal favourite is Hazelnut!) • 1 Mason Jar • Large Navel Orange, sliced in half
Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Then once ingredients are blended well, put the mixture into the Mason jar and seal the lid tight. To apply, instead of using your hand to exfoliate, you use an orange cut in half. Use circular movements towards the heart and spread the sugar scrub all over the body.
Why it works: The orange acts as a natural way to put the vitamin C back into the skin’s dermal layers that often lack moisture as the seasons change. Cinnamon is a great antioxidant and helps activate blood flow throughout the body, improving circulation. Coffee grounds also have antioxidant benefits and they help tackle stubborn skin issues like inflammation and redness. Lastly, the sugar, once activated by water, acts as a great moisturizing agent and helps to exfoliate the skin, leaving it soft to the touch. If you are keen on natural beauty products, this homemade concoction is the perfect eco friendly gift. Package your jar of scrub with some colourful navel oranges in a reusable basket and decorate with cedar sprigs, ribbons and a copy of the recipe with instructions.
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A TASTE OF HONEY Gonzalo and Diane Wilson run Wilson Apiaries from their farm near Stirling. Gonzalo uses traditional methods learned from his father Don - a bee keeper for over 40 years. The Wilsons produce a variety of honeys, hand creams, lip balms and gorgeous dried flower which they sell at the Belleville and Kingston farmer’s markets. For more info visit www.harvesthastings.ca/apiaries A HINT OF LAVENDER – Nestled in the heart of Hillier wine country, Prince Edward County Lavender offers a wide array of hand crafted lavender products proudly grown on an herbicide and pesticide-free farm. PEC Lavender offers a body care line, a culinary line and unique gift items such as eye & neck pillows, sachets and lavender wands! Purchase online at www.peclavender.com or from the farm at 732 Closson Road, PEC.
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This installment of Retail Therapy features fabulous locally made gift options for a 100 Mile Holiday. These items are both available locally and crafted from ingredients found within 100 miles of our area! Our region is filled with wonderful, flavourful, homegrown items - the highlights below are just a small sample of what this region has to offer. So set your GPS to local and support any of our nearby artisans, independently owned businesses, eateries or experience a local adventure and make your holiday gift giving meaningful to your community, for the earth AND for that special someone... LOCAL WINES! – 100 mile happiness! While we might not have coffee, we DO have County wines! On her recent visit to Ottawa for her 60th Jubiliee, Queen Elizabeth II was served “The Dunes” wine from The Sandbanks Estate Winery near Wellington. Priced at only $12.95 and available at The LCBO, online at www.sandbankswinery.com OR consider a visit to the winery ...you might just pick up a gorgeous piece of art from their artist in residence – Rita Thivierge.
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The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery currently offers a limited edition Spiced Pinot Noir 2009 that is NOT to be missed! Spiced with cinnamon, clove, cardamom and star anise this wine is bursting with holiday flavours. It’s great served warm.
LOCAL ART – A quick visit to your local Arts Council will help you find a style, a medium and the accompanying artist to suit your tastes! Three highlights from the region that caught our eye include;
Tess Moffat of Windswept Studios in beautiful Bloomfield – Tess is a painter and photographer with a passion for landscapes, still life and florals. Art Classes and workshops might be just the gift you’ve been looking for – who wouldn’t want to spend time being creative in beautiful PEC. To view more of Tess’s work or for dates and times of art classes visit www.tessmoffat.com In Belleville, Jesus Estevez owns and operates Thomas Estevez Design with his wife Erin in Downtown Belleville. His fine art has been often shown in Toronto, Ottawa and Spain. His stunning landscapes and local city scenes will make fabulous gifts this holiday season – available in framed prints, posters and cards – chances are great you’ll want one for yourself too! AND don’t miss their gorgeous hand crafted sterling silver and natural stone jewellery. Artistic types can sign up for art classes as well. Full details at www.jesusestevezprintsandcards.blogspot.ca or find them on Facebook! Tyendinaga is home to world renowned stone sculptor and musician David R Maracle. David has just released his 15th album entitled “Spirit World – Universal Meditations”. Two years in the making, Spirit World features rare world instruments in a peaceful, meditative CD rich in First Nations culture and David’s unquestionable talent. Available on iTunes, and at www.davidrmaracle.com ($24.95 incl. shipping) Learn more about David’s, and learn more about David’s Gallery & Gift Shop, Stage Red performing space and his eco friendly Lil Crowe Cafe. (In winter, it’s best to call ahead for shopping– 613-936-2767).
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I finally got tired of my life the way it was, a bad marriage, a rough job and lots of family squabbles with my ex in laws. I put my foot down and found a new job, left the marriage and learned to tune the in laws out of my life and started to like my life again. I’ve been exclusively dating this man for almost two years now and we both have experienced very rough and challenging divorces, and we really do love and provide support to each other. Recently there was a conversation about us moving in together, but I’m not sure yet. There are some legal things from his side that he has to put in place, I mean like finishing his divorce (he’s still just legally separated). Do you think that this would be a positive life change for both of us or we should continue to wait? Do you see us being settled and happy? Signed, F
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You have embraced your changes a little earlier than your new partner but he is trying to do the same only he is moving a little bit slower. You have been fortunate enough to find each other and continue a happy relationship, despite personal struggles and divorces on both sides. I don’t really see that prolonging moving in together, and delaying the progress of your relationship is going to make a great deal of difference for you, because the two of you are a great team 293 FRONT STREET (UPPER LEVEL) BELLEVILLE | 613-966-1349
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and moving in would just make things easier for both of you. Why waste any more days struggling in two different locations, when you can be making positive changes that will help with building towards the future. I do see you finding the contentment you are seeking, and really don’t sense that a divorce that has yet to be finalised should be allowed to be stand in the way. The both of you have made a lot of changes that have improved your lives the past two years and this is just one more that you will be glad you made. Life is too short to wait and procrastinate, so I would start making plans to start over fresh and get this show on the road.
Daily Affirmation Procrastination can cause us to miss out on great opportunities so make your change and live life to the fullest. Miki has been writing the “Ask Miki” column, a regular daily feature in 24 Hours Newspapers across the country, syndicated by Toronto Sun Media since November of 2003. Miki is a Toronto-based Professional Psychic who is featured daily in the media. Personal and telephone appointments are available as well as lectures, Corporate Events ,Private parties and media events Please call us at (416) 537-5955 or 1-877-ASK-MIKI and visit our website at www. askmiki.ca Send your questions via e-mail to: AskMiki@aol.com. Please include with your questions, names, birth dates and photos, (if available), of yourself and persons you wish to ask about and a brief description of your situation. All identities will be kept confidential.
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Strong, shapely arms are never out of style. Whether you want to look toned and fabulous in your strapless New Year’s Eve outfit, or you are a runner looking for improved upper body strength to fight off fatigue, Jenna’s exercises will get you pumped up!
Jenna is the owner of Nutrition House in the Quinte Mall, a Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Holistic Cooking Instructor, and a regular competitor in the disciplined world of Physique Competitions. In addition, Jenna offers regular boot camp classes available for sign up at Nutrition House at Quinte Mall.
BODY WEIGHT PUSH UP WITH SHOULDER TAP Begin in push-up postion (knees or toes). Complete a full push-up at the top, hold arms straight and tap left hand to right shoulder maintaining.
BICEP 21’S Half curls from bottom up to 90 degrees. Complete 7 repetitions. Then begin at 90 degrees and curl right up to top - complete 7 repetitions. Lastly complete 7 full bicep curls for your set of 21!
PLANK UPS
PUSH UP HOLD WITH DUMBBELL ROWS Get into a push up postion (knees or toes), hold dumbbell in one hand. Maintain push up position and row the dumbbell (elbow up) 10-12 reps. Repeat other side.
Begin in a plank position from your elbows (either on knees or toes). Plant right arm straight up under shoulder, repeat left arm. Lower right arm back to elbow. Repeat left side. 10-12 reps
TRICEP DIPS Place hands on object fingers facing your body. Knees bent will be easiest - straight legs more challenging. Bend from your elbows until arms are at 90 degrees & press back up. To make this exercise more challenging, lift one leg off ground. 10-12 reps.
LATERAL RAISES WITH OBLIQUE TWIST Stand legs hip width apart. Raise arms at sides up to shoulder level. Hold arms here. Twist torso to the right and then back center and lower arms. Repeat. 10-12 repetitions.
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BY ANDREA DIROCCO SUPRYKA
Attitude affects your altitude in life ~ It’s up to each of us ~solely~ to achieve our own joy. Joy~peace~ease - they don’t come from an outside source but from our inner being, fueled by gratitude. Be thankful for gifts wrapped in sandpaper ~those precious lessons that come from hard times. Their benefits are there but we sometimes need to alter our perspective to bring them into focus.
As my dad often reminds me, to form a habit, you begin by repeating an action for 15 days in a row. Here is my CHALLENGE to you ~ take time to practice the Daily Gratitude Process (page 37) every day for 15 days and see how your LIFE SHIFTS TOWARD
AWARENESS AND ENLIGHTENMENT.
2B the age I am & 4 the clarity I now have to make wise decisions ~alison~44
Fellow SOUL SISTAS share their expressions of gratitude…
4 freedom of choice ~ my health ~ who I have chosen to become ~jess~ 22 4 all the “yuck” that has happened 2 me ~ it has given me strength 2 live a positive fulfilling life ~brenda~39 4 all the connections I make with other people ~friends ~ lovers ~ family ~ children ~ they truly make my heart smile ~marcia~44 4 all of the wonders I’ve been given, from the sunrise each morning 2 the little boys that call me mom ~janine~29 Find your sunshine, my Soul Sistas... cause it’s always behind the clouds. ~andrea~42
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trees, etc. I was taught that even when the Gratitude is so powerful, it can change your day seems dark, if I identify things to be life. It should be part of our everyday natural grateful for, the day will brighten. behaviour but sometimes we forget to be I was running a very successful grateful, especially when times are business at the time of my accident tough or we are just plain busy and the injury was setting with life. In me back. I was determined I start every day with daily life we to keep going strong. “The Gratitude Process� must see that it is Thanks to gratitude and and I want to share my not happiness that a supportive doctor who experience with you. If makes us grateful worked with me through you follow this process but gratefulness that the recovery time, I was daily, you will see makes us happy. able to keep my business remarkable results. - BROTHER DAVID growing by leaps and My Story STEINDL-RAST bounds during this period. In 1992 while on a flight, Several years ago, Alan I suffered a severe neck injury Walter, author of 21st Century when the overhead compartment Leadership, taught me this simple but in the plane opened and a large metal powerful daily process. I now ask myself five object fell out onto my head. That injury was questions before my feet hit the floor in the followed by five years of therapy. I learned morning. As a result, I am in a positive state gratitude while receiving treatment in a of mind before I leave my bed. Then when pain clinic. This was the mental strategy I I go to bed each night, I ask myself three was given to help cope: the more you are questions and fall asleep in a positive state thankful, the less you will be in pain.It started of mind. This small activity is worth sharing by walking around the hospital and being and I promise you that if you do it daily, you thankful for things I saw: plants, sunshine, will see a shift for the better in all that you do.
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DAILY GRATITUDE PROCESS The key to this Gratitude Process is to do it consistently, keep a journal to chronicle your process and observe the positive change in your daily routine. In the morning 1. What is my daily goal? 2. What am I willing to give to others today? 3. What 10 things do I value that I am grateful for now? 4. What do I value that another does for me that I am grateful for right now? 5. What am I happy about right now? At end of day 6. How well did I do on accomplishing my goal for today? 7. What have I done well, increased in value or got better at today? 8. If I wanted to be happier - what would I be happy about? Repeat steps 1 to 8 daily.
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Every once in a while, you meet someone who challenges the way you see the world and inspires you to think differently about yourself and others. Nineteen year-old Nicole Flynn is one of those people. She is like a sparkler -- you can’t help but be drawn in, feel energized and bask a little in her sizzling glow. Nicole is: • • • • •
An elite athlete A Photographer A Motivational Speaker A Music, Art & Animal Lover And most recently, a World Champion... ...Oh, and she also has Down syndrome.
As part of the Canadian national Down syndrome swim team, Nicole owns the distinction of being the only Canadian athlete to compete in both synchronized and speed swimming events at the 2012 World Championships in Italy in November. Just one of the ways in which Nicole is one of kind. This past summer, Nicole set up shop at the Marmora Farmers’ Market to showcase her photography (her photos have already been celebrated and published in a collection). I was intrigued by her initiative and her engaging smile. When I heard she would be in Belleville in October for a fundraiser, I jumped at the chance to interview her. At our first meeting Nicole asked me, “Do you know what my middle name is?” “Elizabeth?” I guess naively. “No, it’s CHALLENGE!” she boasts with a grin.
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If I was intrigued before, now I am smitten. We arrange to meet at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre where she can show me the Synchro Solo she will be performing in Italy. “My music is Poker Face by Lady GaGa”, she tells me. When she gets in the pool, everyone turns to watch her execute powerful and elaborate moves. She exhibits strength, flexibility and grace, as well as breath control while supporting herself upside down underwater. Wow. 19 year-old Nicole was born in Toronto and lives there still with her mom Kathy and her dad Duane. But she also calls Hastings County home. During the competitive swim season, from late September to early May, Nicole trains with the Junior National Synchro team at the Variety Village pool in Toronto’s east end. Kathy has homeschooled Nicole and her two older brothers. Without having to wait for June, they pack up and head to their retreat located north west of Madoc as soon as swim season ends. Duane looks forward to joining them on his days off through the summer. “We survive in Toronto but we live here,” sighs Kathy. Each summer, Nicole spends long days enjoying the Crowe River beach in Marmora where she has taken swimming lessons up to the lifeguard level. Nicole has strong ties to the Hastings Prince Edward community. She completes her education through the local school board because it allows her to do her work by correspondence and her family has plans to move here full-time when Duane
CITY OF BELLEVILLE RECREATION, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT retires in a few short years. Nicole is thrilled that someday soon QSWC will be her home pool. Nicole’s path to competing in the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championship in Italy began when she was 8 years old at her first competitive synchro meet. Since then she has travelled all over the province and the country to compete. For many years, Nicole has incorporated Nicole’s Facebook updates kept me apprised of her progress: Nov 10 I am at the airport, on my way to Italy! Yaaay! So excited! Nov 11 Missed my plane but finally I am in Rome! Had swordfish for dinner. Nov 12 The Sistine Chapel blew me away. Climbed 521 stairs to the top of St. Peterʼs Dome before breakfast! Had sea bass for dinner tonight... squid tomorrow. Crazy! Nov 15 Now Iʼm in Loano, Italy for my competition. Rome was marvelous but I am excited to be here. I am psyched to swim well! Nov 16 So cool to meet all the other athletes in the athletesʼ village! Nov 17 I got my gold medal for my synchro solo! Sang along to Oh Canada while I was on the podium -- Yaaaaa! Nov 23 I am bringing home the World Gold for synchro and 5 international medals for speed swimming! I canʼt wait to get home, I wish I could just beam up and be there.
Congratulations, Nicole – we are so proud of you!
speed swimming into her training and she was thrilled to qualify in both the synchro and speed swimming categories for Italy. Nicole is always looking for new challenges. For the past couple of years, she has started competing in triathlons. Nicole tackles all three sports with the same enthusiasm. In fact, I am told that when she gets onto her bike in mid race, she lets out a whooping cowboy holler. When I ask her to demonstrate she is happy to oblige and kind enough to step outside before doing so. “YeeeeHAAA!” Nicole is ready to ride! Nicole and her mom will visit Rome for a few days to acclimatize before the competition begins. The artist in Nicole is excited about seeing the Sistine Chapel. Upon arriving at the competition in Loano, south of Genoa, Nicole is staying in the Athletes’ Village with her coach and fellow competitors, athletes with Down syndrome from around the world. This level of independence is very exciting for Nicole and her family. Kathy is pleased and excited for Nicole to meet others with exceptional talents and gifts that will both humble her and inspire her to greater things. Educate yourself: Down syndrome is a chromosomal arrangement that is present at conception. The diversity of abilities and characteristics among individuals with Down syndrome can be best described as the same for the general population. People with Down syndrome usually have mild to moderate intellectual delay. “Never ignore a person with a disability – you don’t realize how much they can inspire you.”
OFFERS RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES! WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION is now on!
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Here’s to your good health.
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BY ALISON KEMP
The Fitness Pole - More than the Myth I know what you’re thinking and let me tell you, Pole Fitness is NOTHING like what your pre-conceived ideas are about working out on the pole. Pole Fitness is not just for wanna-be night club dancers -- I don’t use the Pole the way a stripper does, I don’t wear suggestive clothing or high heels and I don’t get paid to dance! My adventures into Pole Fitness started over 2 years ago. It grabbed me right from the start -- I fell in love with how athletic it was and how much fun I had. I came home from my first class beaming with excitement... I LOVED IT! Two years later, I have one pole installed in my basement and two in the Club where I work; I am teaching classes and I’m spreading my passion for fitness beyond the norm. Have you ever checked out the arms and abs on a Pole athlete? Pole Fitness is a great alternative to traditional strength training. Since taking on the Pole, my arms and abs are incredibly toned and muscular. And it is so fun! In a Pole workout, it is an amazing feeling to spin, climb and hang upside down – no wonder kids love the playground! I can hardly wait until I master my next move. Surprisingly, I have discovered a lot about myself, not just as an athlete but I also uncovered the artistic woman inside -I never saw myself this way. Once I mastered some of the basic moves and I didn’t feel like a lumberjack anymore, I began to learn how my body moves and what I am comfortable with. Not all of us are born dancers but the women I practice with move with power and grace that I certainly admire. Intrigued? Come out, try a workshop, then maybe a session of classes, next a routine… and again and again and again!
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Andréa N. Mckinley
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Nordic pole walking is the fastest growing sport trend. Why? Because anyone who can walk can Nordic pole walk. Even people with heart problems, Parkinson’s, arthritis, or balance issues find they are able to walk easier with Nordic poles. The correct use of Nordic poles has significant health benefits. Nordic pole walking burns up to 46 per cent more calories than regular walking and incorporates 90 per cent of all body muscles. It increases the heart rate and cardiovascular training as well as increasing oxygen respiration. Nordic pole walkers also find their posture is greatly improved as it helps to eliminate back, shoulder, and neck pain. Further, joint problems decrease as there is a 30 per cent reduction in joint impact and it is a great way to relieve stress. Nordic poles can be used year round and on any terrain, making them very economical. Removable rubber feet and
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the option to change to bigger baskets enable the walker to use the poles with ease in the snow as well as in warmer weather. Completely adjustable, the poles will fit both children and adults, making it an excellent family activity. Nordixx Nordic poles also have a cushioned hand strap for added security and extra grip, allowing walkers to move freely without having to hold the handles tightly. Whether walking around town, hiking up a mountain or on rough terrain, Nordic poles provide support while simultaneously increasing the effectiveness of any workout.
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For a FREE Nordic Pole Walking Clinics in your area OR to purchase poles, contact Jaye Yarrien RHN, NNCP at Harmony in Health
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EVENTS... TO KEEP YOU MOVING! Wednesdays - Dec. - March Tweed Arena - Parents, Tots & Seniors Skating 10am - Noon. $1/skater; children under 5 Free; max. $5/family. www.twp.tweed.on.ca Sundays - December - March Tweed Arena - Public Skating 1-2:30pm. $1/skater; children under 5 Free; max. $5/family. www.twp.tweed.on.ca December 2 - 16 Picton’s Old Tyme Town & Country Christmas www.experiencepicton.com December 6 - January 3 Joan Reive Retrospective at the John M. Parrott Gallery Belleville. Watercolours, pastels, acrylic oil and fibre art. Opening, December 8th, 2 to 4 pm. December 6 - January 3 Claws, Paws and Talons at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery A selection of wildlife photography by Bill Bickle. Opening December 6, 6 -7:30pm.
December 7, 6:30pm Stirling Santa Claus Parade Starts at Stirling Fairgrounds. Businesses open late for the night time parade! December 7 - 9, 4 - 8pm Christmas at O’Hara’s Mill celebrate the holiday traditions of old at O’Hara Mill www.ohara-mill.org December 8 & 15, 10am-4pm Christmas Craziness Stirling Come meet the alpacas & finish your Christmas shopping. All Canadian product including homegrown alpaca yarns & gifts! www.amazinggracealpacas.ca December 8, 1-4pm Christmas in the Village Ameliasburgh Historical Museum 517 Cty Rd. 19, Ameliasburgh December 8 - 29 Annual Christmas Art Show featuring the Victorian Wall. Gallery One-Twenty-One, Belleville Opening December 8, 2-4pm. www.Gallery121artists.com
December 8 , 7pm The Notables sing seasonal music w/ guest trio Trinity Trenton Legion. Tickets $12. Wheelchair accessible. Jim Freeland, 613-965-1899 December 9, 10am - 4pm Deseronto Holiday Artisan & Craft Show www.deseronto.ca December 10 International Human Rights Day Amnesty International Group Belleville invites you to join the greeting card campaign. Write cards of support and courage for prisoners of conscience. Core Centre Belleville - 10 to 4. Enter on Campbell St. December 11 - January 15 Original art works in a variety of art media for Holiday season. Belleville Art Association Gallery www.bellevilleart.ca December 12, 7pm The Messiah Mystery: A Sacred Drama Eastminster United Church, Belleville Good Will Offering
December 13 - 16 Brighton Barn Theatre annual Christmas at the Barn Tickets: 613-475-2144. www.brightonbarntheatre.ca December 15, 2pm Stand Up, Be Joyful Christmas Concert Mary Magdelaine Church, Picton Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at door www.commandperformancechoir.com December 15 Wyldwood Sojourn in Lonsdale presents Winter Solstice Celebration potluck & ceremony. $25. www.maureenwalton.com December 16, 7pm An English Christmas Bridge Street United Church A free-will offering. www.bridgestreetchurch.com December 22, 7:30pm Stand Up, Be Joyful Christmas Concert Pinnacle Playhouse, Belleville 7:30pm Tickets: $18 advance, $20 at door www.commandperformancechoir.com
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December 22 Batawa Ski Hill - Trails and Runs - Open for the season! www.batawaskihil.ca Dec. 28, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22 11am - 12pm Marmora Curling Club Funspiel All welcome. wendymmccoy@gmail.com January 1, 2013 Resolution Walk/Run Sponsored by Tri & Run Sports Annual 5k Walk/Run & Kids 1k www.triandrunsports.com January 20, 1pm Queensborough Skating Party on the Millpond Ann Brooks, 613-473-4550. February 1 - 5, 2013 Marmora SNOFEST - All Day Events! www.marmorasnofest.ca February 1 - 2, 2013 Frostfest - Batawa Community Centre and Batawa Ski HIll Friday Night skiing for $15+ at Batawa Ski Hill. Saturday - Children’s events and more
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Happy Holidays from the team at Dr. Brett’s Family Dentistry - Tera, Amanda, Erin, Nancy and Dr. Brett Cerqua
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