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Mental illness a family matter Documentary presents four families who describe living with bipolar disorder

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

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devastating manic episode landed Kristy in hospital with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

With highs described as more addictive than drugs and lows as bottomless pits, the 21-year-old’s disorder also weighed heavily on her single father Ted. “She’s not the only one with bipolar. I have it too,” he says in Family Matters, a new documentary being screened in Richmond during the upcoming Mental Health Week.

The 56-minute film follows four Lower Mainland families struggling to support a loved one with bipolar disorder, one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses.

Also called manic depression, bipolar is an illness characterized by periods of deep depression followed by episodes of significant highs. The condition can range from mild to severe.

There are no known causes, but research suggests that a genetic disposition is to blame, as it tends to run in families. It can be treated with medication and psychotherapy.

Directed by Mary Frymire, whose mother

Family Matters •Free public screening 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4, at Ralph Fisher Auditorium at Richmond Hospital (7000 Westminster Hwy.). Free parking in Westminster Highway gravel lot.

Discussion with Dr. Harry Karlinksy and Dr. Raj Katta follows.

•Airs on Knowledge Network May 3 at 9 p.m. and sister suffer from bipolar, Family Matters illustrates the importance of family as a support system.

“With the family support around them, studies have actually shown that people with mental illnesses perform much better in life,” said Marsha Newbery, the film’s producer and president of Mars Entertainment.

Few films tackle mental illness, but Family Matters goes one step farther by focusing on the community around the suffering.

Filmmakers worked with mental health professionals in arranging Lower Mainland families to profile. “[For] a lot of families that we encountered, the experience was so painful,” said Newbery. “The process of being on film, while it can be incredibly cathartic and helpful for some people can be the opposite for others.”

One family, retired couple Michael and Denise, had been dealing with Michael’s psychotic episodes and depressions for decades.

“For them being in the film wasn’t so much a transformative experience as it was a giving-back, paying-it-forward kind of experience, where they felt they had learned something, they had really survived something, and wanted to share that knowledge with people,” said Newbery.

Kristy, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a devastating manic episode, is one of the subjects of Family Matters.

The experience was different for another family. Melanie is a mother of two and husband of Keith, who struggles with the most severe type of bipolar disorder. When filmmakers first met Melanie, she didn’t think she had anything to say, but came out of her shell during filming. She became more aware of her own health and got more involved with her family and in the community.

“All the care can’t just go to the people who are ill—family members need care as well,” said Newbery.

Melanie now speaks publicly about the disorder and her family’s situation, but the stigma of mental illness still abounds.

Newbery said half the disease is the hidden periods of depression. It’s during manic periods where bipolar becomes public—when someone struggling with the disorder might be hospitalized or commit crime or suicide.

“People are afraid of it,” she said. “None of the mental illnesses get talked about very much.”

That speaks to a key message of Family Matters—that someone with bipolar can’t get better on their own, they need support from family, from a community.

Said Newbery: “We’re really calling on families, patients, the health care system and society to recognize families as a part of the health system in a way.”

Traditional Chinese medicine complements Western methods Public’s view of and access to traditional Chinese medicine has shifted greatly over the years

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

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r. Louise Demorest has had a bird’s-eye view of how the Western world’s opinion of traditional Chinese medicine has slowly shifted over the years.

As a pioneer in the area of traditional medicine and acupuncture, Demorest saw the benefits of Eastern medicine long before it was legally acceptable in B.C. Before the 1980s, practitioners were persecuted by the government and some people were charged with practising medicine without a licence, Demorest said from her office near Ironwood Plaza.

But things certainly have changed for the better, she said.

Today, there’s Medical Services Plan coverage for users—introduced three years ago—meaning greater access for low-income families, she said.

But more importantly, the coverage is a professional acknowledgement of the

benefits of the Eastern philosophy of dealing with what ails you.

Demorest said traditional Chinese medicine can work well in conjunction with prescription medication, but it’s important that there’s full disclosure of what’s being used. This is so medical doctors and traditional practitioners can avoid negative interactions.

“That is an issue and a problem, and that is one thing that the alternative medicine community is seriously involved in and wants to have dialogue with the Western medicine establishment,” Demorest said.

Traditional Chinese medicine is now regulated in five provinces, with Newfoundland and Labrador the latest addition. But B.C. is the only province where herbology is regulated.

In coming up with a solution for a patient’s ailments, some eight to 12 herbs can be used in a formula, she said.

During the current election, medical health care costs is a big issue, and Demorest said traditional Chinese medicine offers a relatively cheap and effective treatment option.

For example, with patients awaiting hip and knee replacements, Demorest can provide treatments that will keep them functional and on their feet until their operation.

And while Western medicine doesn’t have a strong grip on preventative health advice, Demorest said Chinese medicine is “excellent for heading things off at the pass.”

Martin van den Hemel photo Donelda Rose poses with some acupuncture needles in her hand at the offices of Dr. Louise Demorest, who also practices traditional Chinese medicine which is largely rooted in the use of herbs to cure ills.

Donelda Rose, a Richmond teacher, said acupuncture has done wonders for her.

Needles inserted at various depths in key locations along the body can be used to treat asthma, digestive problems, acid reflux and irritable bowels, as well as

arthritis. It can also assist in dealing with anxiety, stress and insomnia.

There are currently 2,000 practitioners in B.C., and Demorest has seen the number of annual treatments she’s performed increase each year.

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

health Make your voice heard on jet fuel pipeline project

By Ken Johnston Richmond City Council is opposed to the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facility Ken Johnston Corporation’s Councillor (VAFFC’s) proposal for a new jet fuel delivery system.

The VAFFC, owned and operated by a consortium of commercial airlines, is proposing to build a new jet fuel delivery system to serve the Vancouver International Airport’s long-term needs.

Their initial options included a combination of fuel delivery by marine routes, rail, tanker trucks and pipeline to bring fuel from its sources to YVR. In February 2009, the VAFFC indicated it would pursue approvals from the Province for their preferred option which consists of large fuel vessels traveling into the south arm of the Fraser River to a new marine terminal and fuel receiving facility that would hold 80 million litres of jet fuel – all on the shores the river, in Richmond. The fuel tank facility would then connect to YVR via a new 15 kilometre pipeline through Richmond. The VAFFC purchased the land for the proposed off loading facility in 2007, two years before any public open houses.

Disturbingly, VAFFC’s Environmental Assessment Application dated February 15, 2011 states “Effects of a worst case spill on fish were assessed as significant” and “Spill effects on shorebirds were assessed as significant.”

With regard to human safety, the application states “Potential health effects could range from negligible to severe.”

The report assures us that spills larger than 10,000 barrels are highly unlikely (a 1 in 500 year chance of occurring.) Despite these assurances, accidents do happen – look at the devastation caused in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Council has continuously voiced opposition to this project since 2009. Our concerns are over safety and environmental protection of our waterways, rich farmland and urban areas. On April 26, 2010 and again on March 20, 2011 and April 4, 2011 Council passed resolutions opposing the proposal and asking that the existing pipeline be upgraded.

I want to thank our MLA’s John Yap, Rob Howard and Linda Reid for quickly arranging a recent meeting with the BC Minister of the Environment where City Council members were given an opportunity to voice concerns to the Minister directly.

I have been asked by many concerned Richmond residents, “Why doesn’t the City put a stop to this?” We cannot. The regulatory agencies that have powers to approve or reject this project include the BC Oil & Gas Commission and the Federal and Provincial Ministries of Environment. While the City of Richmond has and will continue to provide comments on the project, it does not have any regulatory power.

The public written comment period ends on April 26.

Please send your comments directly to the Environmental Assessment Office by online form at http://www.eao.gov. bc.ca, by mail: Jennifer Dessouki, Project Assessment Manager, Environmental Assessment Office, PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt., Victoria, BC, V8W 9V1 or by fax at 250-356-7440.

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Anderson School student set to shave hair for cancer fundraiser Henry Anderson Elementary School’s Rachael Hayes will be leading by example when she has her head shaved next week to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society.

Within a week of coming up with the fundraising idea, she hit her goal of raising $2,000 and is now listed second among fundraisers, topping the $4,000 mark.

Hayes will be sacrificing her locks on Wednesday, April 27 during a school gathering inside the gymnasium.

To donate to her effort, visit cancerevents.kintera.org and click her name listed in the top fundraisers box.

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Better Grades Happier Kids

$10.2 million emergency room unveiled Bigger, safer, better is the theme at hospital

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A splash of Star Trek is the shiny centrepiece of a $10.2-million renovation at Richmond Hospital's emergency department, where a futuristic badgetapping communicator was put on last week during the unveiling.

Medical staff will now be able to exchange information with and talk directly to individuals or groups of colleagues in all parts of the hospital thanks to the hands-free device that's networked throughout the department.

Clipped to a shirt pocket or hung from a lanyard, the new voice-operated device does away with the need for noisy hospital paging systems and gives caregivers instant access to critical information and expertise while keeping their hands free.

Space was a big theme at the opening, as the department is now 2,000-square-feet larger, has two overflow beds, nine flexible care beds, and a dedicated pediatric resuscitation room. Security is improved, there's a larger waiting and triage area, and there's an expanded decontamination room, for patients exposed to unknown hazards or chemicals like bear spray who can enter the department through a separate external doorway to avoid spreading any noxious substances.

Two negative-pressure isolation rooms will also help keep illnesses from spreading among patients and staff.

Friday's opening was the culmination of the third phase of the renovation project, which began in the fall of 2009. The first two phases, at a cost of $5.3 million, saw an expansion to the ambulatory surgical services and sterile processing departments, the latter ensuring there's always clean instruments used during medical procedures.

Health Minister Michael de Jong congratulated the Richmond Hospital Foundation which con-

Health Minister Michael de Jong congratulated the Richmond Hospital Foundation which contributed $1 million to the project.

tributed $1 million to the project. That funded the communication system, the pediatric resuscitation room, and a pneumatic tube system that can quickly deliver medication, samples and equipment between the emergency department

and the lab.

"This project was completed on time and on budget, and the renovations and new expanded emergency department will increase patient flow and enhance the ability of Richmond Hospital staff to deliver safe, high-quality

patient care for Richmond patients and families for years to come."

Richmond-Centre MLA Rob Howard said the urgent care area is a great addition to the facility that will help relieve stress on the emergency department.

"Richmond is a fastgrowing community and this project will further improve health care for our residents."

Lisa Westermark, the hospital foundation's chief executive officer, noted the emergency department serves 48,000 people annually.

"It is critical to provide these skilled and caring people the best tools and environment possible so that they are able to help us when we are in need of care."

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Hayfever is an inappropriate immune response by the body to essentially harmless substances.

Common symptoms include itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing and headaches. People often mistake these symptoms for a common cold. However, a cold will usually accompany these Dr. Jheeta offers Richmond over 17 years symptoms with a fever. of Naturopathic services Standard but effective treatments include using specific herbal medicines, homeopathic medicines and glandular substances.This treatment plan will reduce the body’s inappropriate immune response thereby treating allergies from the cause rather than treating just the symptoms unlike most over-the-counter medications. There are no side effects, dependencies, toxicities, drowsiness or rebound congestion associated with natural remedies.

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Health in mind during hospital upgrades Next up for the foundation is a $5.5 million fundraising effort to add two more operating rooms to Richmond Hospital.

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Plenty has been done in the last couple of years to help keep Richmond residents alive and healthy.

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Even though the new hospital digs have barely been broken in, Richmond Hospital Foundation chief executive officer Lisa Westermark already has her eyes set on another goal.

During an exclusive tour on Wednesday, Westermark showed The Richmond Review many of the hospital upgrades that came directly from the generosity of locals.

From the gun-rack-like row of colonoscopes and broncoscopes, which probe inside the body for signs of trouble, to a new special procedure room, most locals will be fortunate to never see these upgrades. But for those who need it, the equipment is there to keep them up and running.

Some $2.9 million was spent on upgrading the hospital’s sterile processing department, where instruments used in medical procedures are carefully disassembled, sorted, soaked, washed, assembled and then baked in an autoclave to ensure they are sterile. This will help ensure only entirely clean equipment is used on patients to prevent the spread of disease.

Westermark is hoping to raise $5.5 million to upgrade two operating rooms and add two more post-anesthesia recovery rooms.

The additions will enable some 2,000 procedures annually, which would address the 2,000 people currently waiting for time in the operating room.

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EDITORIAL: Alternatives are sometimes better

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hen you go to cast your vote in the federal election May 2, think about your prospective member of parliament and his or her party’s position on health.

It’s an important issue, but broader than simply where they stand on public health care.

Health is a personal choice. And it should be.

While there is the need for a mainstream, publicly-funded everyday medical system, alternative procedures must be considered for inclusion as well.

Before massive pharmaceutical companies began pumping out drugs for the masses in the 20th century, doctors worked with what

they had and knew. And that involved working with herbs and natural remedies to help ease the suffering of patients. (Of course they didn’t know everything.)

Doctors relied chiefly on wisdom passed down through the ages, but much of that went out the window when profit-motivated pharmaceutical companies began churning out cures, both good and bad.

But what was old is new again, this time in the form of traditional Chinese medicine.

If those old-fashioned cures worked for generations, there’s got to be some truth to them, one would think.

Science doesn't have all the answers, but nature has many.

A recent example: manuka honey was recently cited for its ability to help the body fight antibiotic resistant bacteria, otherwise known as superbugs.

For years, the New Zealand “superfood" produced only from the country's manuka trees, was known to be an infection fighter.

Naturopathy is also becoming more popular.

Naturopathic physicians receive extensive training and aim to go to the root of the problem in terms of health care.

So when it comes to voting next month, perhaps ask your candidate's position on alternative medicines.

It might wind up helping your health in the long run.

Five tips for improving your health

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Shades of Green Arzeena Hamir

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his weekend, we have the double responsibility of covering both health and environment in this issue (yesterday was Earth Day, after all).

And not one to shy away from multi-tasking I thought I’d use food as the bridge between the two. So, here are my top five tips for improving both your health and being kind to the environment.

•Eat more local vegetables. Veggies are heavy to ship—we’re basically just shipping water around so the closer to you they are the better. One of the best ways of boosting your veggie intake is to invest in your local farm.

Community Supported Agriculture allows you to purchase a share of the harvest. You invest upfront, when the farmer needs the money the most, and during the season, you’ll get a weekly box of veggies. The Sharing Farm is one place where you can purchase such a share and it works out to $25 per week.

Details are at www.richmondfruittree.com •Eat more whole grains. A friend at the food bank pointed out that most packaged cereal boxes are full of air because the cereal

Blow those dandelion seeds. What many consider a weed is actually an edible plant with many uses.

settles in the bag. Again, we’re paying to ship air around! Instead, take your reusable bag to Save-On-Foods or Galloway’s and purchase some steel cut oats. One cup of oats plus 3 cups of water in your slow cooker overnight makes the most amazing oatmeal.

A bit of applesauce and some toasted hazelnuts and you’ve got a gourmet meal! You’ll never go back to those sugar-ladden pre-packaged cereals again.

•Grow a food garden.

I can’t believe how much time, energy, water and pollution goes into maintaining a lush lawn. All that effort and what happens? You “harvest” the grass and hand it over to the City to compost.

Might as well just open up your wallet and give them all that money. Instead, why not make use

Yes, local honey is more expensive that honey shipped in from China or Argentina but there are some dubious bee-keeping practices in those countries.

of that space and grow something useful? Don’t have a lawn? Herbs, salad greens, tomatoes and strawberries grow very well in containers.

•Eat those dandelions!

Mother Nature must get quite a kick seeing how crazy we have become over this beautiful plant.

She gives us a nectar-ladden flower that’s wonderful for honey bees and ladybugs; where all parts of the plant are edible from flower to leaves to root; that multiplies easily so we never have to worry about running out; and we wage an all-out war to get rid of it. Tempura the flowers, sautee the leaves, and roast the root to make a coffee substitute. The bitterness of dandelion is wonderful for liver function.

•Choose local honey. If you must use a sweetener, try to use local honey wherever you can. Our honeybees have taken a huge hit over the last five years due to the use of pesticides, lack of a diversity of food sources,

pests and diseases. Our local beekeepers have faced severe financial hardship and deserve our support. Yes, local honey is more expensive than honey shipped in from China or Argentina but there are some dubious bee-keeping practices in those countries. Read the label. “Product of Canada” does not always mean that the honey comes from Canadian sources. Buy your honey from the beekeeper if you can. Your farmers market, the Local Food Guide, and the Richmond Beekeepers Association are great sources of information.

Happy Earth Day everyone!

Arzeena Hamir is co-ordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at arzeenahamir@shaw.ca.

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Naturopathy now mainstream

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Richmond naturopath Dr. Raj Jheeta credits the Internet with the improved perception his profession has earned since he ďŹ rst opened an ofďŹ ce in Richmond two decades ago. “People are clued into what complementary medicine is all about,â€? Jheeta said from his ofďŹ ce on Ackroyd Road.

In the 1990s, doctors tapped inches-thick drug manuals when looking for a cure for their patients.

Now, all patients have access to such information, thanks to the advent of the Internet which has also provided forums for discussion and debate. It’s enabled patients to advocate for their own best interests, and research about drugs they’re taking, the possible side-effects, and healthier alternatives.

Jheeta said while traditional medicine looks for what’s wrong with you, the naturopathic approach is the opposite.

It looks at what’s working well.

In the case of one patient with low iron levels, a previous course of treatment wasn’t working and so Jheeta was consulted.

He noted that his patient had low ferritin levels, a protein that helps the body absorb iron.

By addressing the ferritin deďŹ ciency, the patient was able to again absorb iron and raise hemoglobin levels and was brought back to better health, he said.

As another example, in the case of an overweight patient with normal blood-sugar levels, he tested for insulin levels and noted that it was off the charts.

Jheeta said the patient was heading toward diabetes, and advised an immediate dietary change.

Martin van den Hemel photo Dr. Raj Jheeta has been a Richmond naturopath for nearly two decades.

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by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A lot has changed since Dr. Greg Nelson began his career as a dentist nearly three decades ago.

In such a technology driven field, keeping up with the fast pace of advances can be difficult and expensive.

And while children and teenagers today sport only about

half as many cavities as they once did, another problem has come to the forefront: sports drinks and carbonated beverages.

It seems like kids today are always sipping sports drinks and pop, and these beverages are acidic, dissolving the layer of enamel that protects the teeth.

And while cavities are simply a hole that can be cleaned out and plugged, dealing with dissolving teeth is actually harder, Nelson said.

Aside from cutting down on the consumption of these drinks, Nelson advises his patients to use fluoride toothpaste and even fluoride mouth

rinses.

Nelson has also seen an uptick in the number of people with bulimia—an eating disorder more common among female patients, but he’s seen male patients as well.

People with bulimia vomit after a meal, thereby exposing their mouth to strong stomach acids which dissolve enamel.

The telltale sign is the erosion dentists see on the back side of the upper row of teeth, he said.

Dentists are often the ones to see the eating disorder first, and placed into the uncomfortable situation of raising this issue with patients.

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From Page 10 Other changes in the dental field include not just the types of tools used, but the materials as well.

Nelson doesn’t know of a dentist still using the silver amalgams which contain mercury.

At his practice, they’ve been replaced with a composite filling that has the same level of durability, he said.

Images of the teeth now require only about 10 per cent of the exposure to radiation levels during X-rays.

Zirconia crowns, which are stronger than the porcelain-coated metal design, also offer better colour matching along with a natural translucency.

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter On May 2, Canadians elect a new federal government, and each political party is offering plenty of promises on health care.

The NDP pledges to invest in more family doctors and nurses, expand care for seniors, make medicines more affordable, and keep kids healthy and safe in sports. Party leader Jack Layton is also promising to draft a new 10-year health care accord with provinces and territories.

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The Richmond Review asked each candidate in Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two ridings two questions: 1) What is one health initiative you are particularly keen on?; 2) What future role do you envision the private sector having in the delivery of health care?

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Green partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision is for healthier people. A particular initiative to share with you from our policy guide Vision Green, is an action to immediately create a Federal Healthy Community Initiatives Fund, to which community organizations could apply for innovative local projects to utilize community development principles and practices to address both human and ecosystem health at the local level.â&#x20AC;?

2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Green party has a commitment to rebuilding Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care system and opposing any steps that open the way to a two-tier system. From shifting spending away from fossil fuel subsidies and the military, we will have federal funds available to uphold the Canada Health Act and hire staff to provide additional care, utilize existing rooms and purchase new diagnostic equipment.

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Dale Jackaman, NDP candidate - Richmond 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Universal health care was an NDP initiative though Tommy Douglas that is the envy of much of the world. Our platform continues to protect the public aspect of our health care system while reducing soaring drug costs through national bulk-buying and patent reform to get cheaper generics on the shelves sooner. My proudest moment came when our NDP MPs recently pressured Ottawa to move forward with updated tobacco warning labels, and the ďŹ rst major update to product safety legislation in 40 years that

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By Alice Wong, MP

Why Should I Vote For You, Alice?

I recently received an e-mail from a constituent whose Ӿrst question was short and to the point: “Why Should I Vote For You?” Like most Canadians, I Ӿnd it hard to blow my own horn; but here·s how I answered his question: First of all, let me say that I respect the other candidates running in this election, even though I disagree with many of their positions; I know well the sacriӾce and hard work that goes into an election campaign, and I simply don·t want to arrogantly suggest that I am “better” than them. Rather, I would ask you to consider voting for me because I attempt to be an honest, eӽective, and empathetic advocate for the people whom I have been elected to serve. I believe that my record – while not perfect – supports this conclusion. I also believe that the Conservative Party is best-suited to address the needs of Canadians and my re-election as an MP strengthens the national government. The Ӿnal reason I want to put forward is that while you and I may not be in complete accord … I am willing to consider positions at variance with my own when ultimately deciding how to vote in Parliament; and I am not afraid to take “risky” positions on matters of principle.

Naturally, I hope that he votes for me; but if he doesn·t and I·m fortunate enough to be re-elected on May 2nd, I want him to know that I appreciate the fact he gave me the opportunity to answer his question. And my door will be wide open to him - just like it has been for all constituents of Richmond during my tenure as Member of Parliament.

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Alice Wong, Conservative Party - Richmond 1. “The adult fitness tax credit proposes a $500 tax credit for adults that enroll in fitness activities. The people in Richmond have one of the longest life expectancies in all of Canada, and this tax credit will continue to encourage healthy exercise for adults.

This measure is affordable, as it will be implemented only when the budget is balanced.”

2. “There are certain services—health, firefighting, policing, education—which are best managed publicly in order to provide all citizens with a level of access and security consistent with our values as Canadians. I support a publiclyfunded, publicly-managed health care system. Certain procedures and therapies which may reasonably be

considered to be of an elective, optional, experimental, or purely aesthetic nature should be paid for by the patient. For instance, a victim of breast cancer should have access to highquality, publicly-funded reconstructive surgeries, while an individual looking to undergo surgical procedures for cosmetic reasons should be allowed to access those services privately.”

Joe Peschisolido, Liberal Party - Richmond 1. “I am proud of every health initiative the Liberal party has put forth.

We are the only party with a compassionate plan to preserve and protect public health care for all Canadians. The most innovative initiative in the platform is the plan to support families caring for loved ones during difficult times. A Liberal government will introduce a six month Family Care Benefit to allow more Canadians to care for ailing family members. We will also introduce a tax benefit of up to $1,350 annually

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2. “The Liberal party remains committed to protecting universal public health care. The Harper Conservatives and the current MP for Richmond plan to cut $11 billion from public spending and won’t say where. We, on the other hand, promise a six per cent annual increase in health care spending, invest in the public system, provide support to families caring for their loved ones and will secure the public health care system for all Canadians. Our track record is clear, only the Liberal party has the chance to form a government that will preserve and protect public health care.”

Duane Laird, Green Party - Delta-Richmond East 1. “We are in the midst of a cancer epidemic, and no one is willing to speak about it out loud. Hundreds of chemicals used in our everyday life carry risks of increased cancer, infertility, learning disabili-

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There are less-toxic substitutes for these products, but industry lobbies to maintain their registration and legal use drown out the voices of concerned health professionals and families concerned about health. The Green party will act to remove from use those chemicals known to have a significant risk of human cancer, immunosuppression, endocrine disruption and neurotoxicity.”

2. “The threat of a NAFTA challenge from the American for-profit health care industry cannot be overestimated. Allowing for-profit health care would be the thin end of the wedge that jeopardizes our entire health system. Based on the rules for national treatment, if Canada allows increasing numbers of forprofit facilities, we run the risk of losing our entire universal single payer system in a NAFTA challenge. Fixing our health care system means protecting the core elements of universal single-payer health care. The Greens fully support the Canada Health Act and all of its principles. We oppose any level of privatized, forprofit health care.”

John Shavluk, independent - Delta-Richmond East 1. “Live blood testing and fasting and what it does to the body. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in this country. You are what you eat and you are more of it because of willful ignorance. After years and years of corporate medicine spoon-feeding nonsense and my experience with nutrients and vitamins as well—because of what I have learned about how our bodies work—I would advocate live blood analysis right off the top. Niacin, for example, is worth more space then I am sure you will give me.”

2. “Sadly without a rewrite of the laws governing health care delivery it won’t happen properly. We mix up the goals of our health care system with those of tenure and union protection. We just set and then maintain basic fee/ treatment guides and release our business sector to compete and improve those basic services the same way as we do anything else. Contrary to people’s views they are in fact already right now involved in the same way. When you have walk-in clinics they are doing exactly as I describe as they are yes for profit and compete with other clinics now.”

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But Stefan Fletcher, company vice-president for B.C., says being better—not bigger—is priority one.

“We have a whole menu of opportunities here from pillar to post care including rehab, physio, massage, exercise therapy and traditional Chinese medicine as well as a full array of physician services,” he said. “And we’ll continue to grow and expand on that relative to the demands of the community.”

The clinic at the oval is a flagship centre for LifeMark, a rehabilitation provider with more than 90 locations in Canada. The LifeMark family also includes a comprehensive independent medical examination business, an eldercare division serving long-term care and retirement homes, a full range of employee health and wellness programs and MediChair; a home medical equipment franchise with outlets from coast to coast.

Fletcher stressed LifeMark is dedicated to catering to the entire public, from children to senior citizens, with a goal to help everyone stay active.

“Even though we can cater to the elite athlete, the predominance of the business is going to be the community,” he said. “(The notion that sport medicine clinics cater specifically only to elite sport) is one of biggest misconceptions. It’s for everybody—people who have issues they need to try to get addressed so they can move forward and do whatever their activity is—whether that be walking on the dyke, running a marathon or lifting their baby out of the carriage.”

While scientifically based, the clinic will also reflect the artistic side of medicine effectively bridging the differ-

ent spectrums of health care, said Fletcher.

“Health care is very personal,” he said.

Fletcher also envisions the oval clinic being able to serve British Columbians from outside of the Lower Mainland, due to its proximity to Vancouver International Airport.

He said there will be the opportunity for people to fly in and be able to find out what the issues are in a one-stop setting.

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Patient doesn’t have to go to several different places From Page 17 “It will be attractive for people from smaller communities to drop in here and have an assessment, and if needed to go off for any other diagnostic services or to see a sport medicine specialist to have a rehab program designed for them, and then fly out in the afternoon,” he said.

Access to the clinic and cost of services won’t be any different than anyone in practice, said Fletcher.

“This is not a private health care facility, but physiotherapy, for example, is generally not covered under (the provincial medical services plan),” he said. “Rates and accessibility will be

comparable to any other centre; make a phone call and we’ll get you in as soon as we can.”

To illustrate who might use the clinic’s services, Fletcher points to an individual with a shoulder injury who is referred by his physician to get some treatment.

“They don’t get better and generally have to go back to their physician and then go back in the cue waiting to see somebody,” he said. “We will have the people they can see here, and so we can possibly arrange, in co-ordination with their family doctor, for them to see a sport med physician or make an appointment here with some of

the visiting physicians.

“Having everything here, the communication channels become a lot easier and things are able to done a lot quicker. The patient doesn’t have to go to several different places.”

Fletcher believes the one-stop clinic is a model that will be widely duplicated in the future.

“I think this is a vision for the future,” he said.

“Not many have been able to do this because there is definitely a huge financial risk, but at the same time I think the marketplace is ready. I think it is a blend of what the (medical) system is needing while providing a great place for profes-

sionals to be together.

Being able to work with their colleagues under one umbrella they’re able to create a synergy and that breeds a culture of excellence.”

Acknowledged as one of Canada’s top sport medicine physicians, Dr. Bill Mackie will be among

the key primary care sport medicine doctors at the new LifeMark clinic at the Richmond Olympic Oval. He was asked to join the team and is excited about the opportunity to work alongside some of the leading sport medicine doctors in the region.

“I’ve been anticipating this clinic for a long time,” he said. “I’ve been planning my schedule since late last year.”

Just back from a visit to the Cleveland Clinic, generally regarded as one of America’s top hospitals, Mackie hopes to be able to apply some

of the sport services offered there at the new oval clinic. He was particularly impressed by the generous space and brightness in the Cleveland centre as well as the co-operative nature of the doctors and rehab personnel.

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health Injuries can discourage From Page 21 “The biggest thing the Cleveland Clinic has is a reputation for quality and that’s what I’m hoping we can do at the oval,” he said.

The 2010 Canadian Community Sport Medicine Physician of the Year, Mackie was president of the B.C. Medical Association in 2008. In his role, he provided a voice for promoting improved physical activity, especially for youth and advocated for safety measures in sport and recreation such as mandatory bicycle helmets.

“We want to encourage people to exercise for lifestyle,” he said. “But when they get injured doing that they can get discouraged. If we can keep them healthy so they keep exercising that’s a big accomplishment.”

Mackie is himself a former competitive athlete. He competed in gymnastics for 10 years and represented Canada at the 1972 Olympics before pursuing a career in medicine—spurred, he said, by his athletic career.

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Four prenatal fitness myths busted back/pelvis discomforts, improve continence and reduce the chances of tearing or having an episiotomy during labour.

The average pregnant woman will benefit from a routine that in-

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Walking rocks! It is fantastic for improving circulation and cardiovascular health.

But it does not address muscular imbalances or give you the strength and flexibility you are going to need to stay comfortable during pregnancy and strong for parenting.

In addition, doing the same type of exercise over and over again leads to overuse injuries.

Mix it up! Combine walking, low impact aerobics, aqua fitness, and swimming for a well rounded cardio routine. Add in muscular endurance workouts three days a week and be sure to stretch daily.

2. Pregnant Women Can Only Lift Light Weights.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada encourages healthy women with normal pregnancies to focus on muscular endurance: 1 to 3 sets of 10 to 20 reps.

Pregnant women can use the theory of progressive overload just like non pregnant women. In other words, if you can do three sets of 20 reps without problem, your weight is too light. Try increasing your weight by 2 to 3 pounds per side so that you feel challenged. Ideally you should fatigue before the last rep of your last set.

Avoid adding more reps or sets as way to reach the targeted zone. Your joints are vulnerable due the effects of the pregnancy hormone relaxin. Sticking to muscular endurance will keep you safe and help you to achieve results.

3. A Strong Core = A Difficult Birth.

Most women, even those who exercise regularly, have weak pelvic floor muscles.

Toned pelvic floor muscles can reduce

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the health edition Mental Health Week observed in Richmond National Mental Health Week is turning 60 years old this May, and the Canadian Mental Health Association is inviting Richmond to celebrate. Taking place May 1-7, the annual awareness week encourages people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health and wellbeing.

This year’s theme in Richmond, “Mental Health for All,” speaks to the importance of striking a personal balance in all aspects of our lives: social, physical, spiritual, economic and mental.

“We recognize that at times all of us struggle to keep in balance and maintain our mental health,” says Dave MacDonald, executive director of Canadian Mental Health Association’s Richmond branch. “CMHA is here to offer support and encourage individuals to continue to work on finding that balance.”

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, it is important to take time to think about your emotional well-being and your “mental fitness.” Assess your emotional health regularly.

Consider the particular demands or stresses you are facing and how they are affecting you.

This year, in conjunction with other mental health agencies, we are screening the film Family Matters: Surviving the Bipolar Journey at Richmond Hospital on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

(See story on page 3.)

A table display of community mental health agencies will be in the lobby of Richmond Hospital on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday May 3, 4 and 5.

For more information about Mental Health Week, see www.mentalhealthweek.ca. To connect with your local branch, see www.richmond. cmha.bc.ca or call 604-276-8834.

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Swimming is a great exercise for last months of pregnancy From Page 23 4. Pregnant Women Should Not Swim in Chlorinated Pools Swimming or participating in prenatal aquafit class is safe. As long as the chemicals are appropriately monitored, swimming in a chlorinated pool isn’t a problem at all.

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It can also be a lifesaver in the last months of pregnancy—with water supporting your growing uterus, you will experience improved circulation and a feeling of “weightlessness.”

Studies have shown that prenatal aquafit can help with staying “in shape” and keeping blood pressure and swelling down.

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The third annual Blenz Gang Open was held on April 16 at Country Meadows Golf Course in memory of Brian Boyle, who passed away Februray 2010.The Blenz Gang, from the Garden City and Blundell location, donated $800 from this event, in honour of Brian, to Covenant House. Kudos to Blenz Coffee for their donations along with Country Meadows, J Malones Pub, Karen McLean, Dave Dennison and all others, too numerous to mention.

Richmond’s Masaomi Muraki and his family and friends collected $950 for Red Cross relief efforts in Japan at Sunday’s Vancouver Sun Run. Muraki, a native of Japan, said the country ‘still needs a lot of helping hands. Please keep praying for Japan.’

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Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town.

E-mail submissions to news@ richmond review.com

On April 16, the annual Hamilton Spring Cleanup took place against the backdrop of the Hamilton Community Centre’s new expansion, set to open later this month. This event gives residents and volunteers the opportunity to clean out their homes and clean up their community. Left to right: Dave Minhas, Tyler Chan, Andrew Fleming, Dick Chan and Alisa Carey.

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset pastpresident and secretary Linda Coyle presents Kwantlen chief advancement officer Jeff Norris with a $1,500 donation alongside current Rotary president James Westmacott. Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Foundation received a $1,500 contribution towards its endowment fund, which supports a student in a Faculty of Humanities program with a $1,000 award to a Richmond student.

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