RM Review Volume 13 Number 3
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Serving the RM of Vanscoy, Harris and Montrose
Prairie Women on Snowmobiles Visit Lord Asquith School
ord Asquith School was one of the lucky ones chosen to host the Prairie Women on Snowmobiles for Breast Cancer Research on February 3, 2012. At around 2:30 that afternoon, ten women and their crew drove into town and were greeted by the staff, students
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and community in gymnasium at Lord Asquith School. After a quick refreshments, the group was greeted with the sound of cheering and clapping, congratulating the team on their fundraising efforts. Lord Asquith School and the community presented the ladies
with a cheque for $506.41. The PreKindergarten class had a penny-drive and presented their donation to the ladies. Lord Asquith School was the next to last stop for the fundraiser. Their fundraising efforts for this year ended in Warman. Way to go, ladies!!!!
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Robin’s Nest is Amazed by Support
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wners of the Robin’s Nest Cafe in Vanscoy, Quinten & Robin Odnokon, are amazed by and grateful for, the generosity shown by the local community for Robin’s 9 year old nephew Kol Friggstad, who is battling brain cancer. In the past month they have received about $1500 in donations. “We thought we would donate a portion of our dry rib sales last month “say Robin” as well has pass on any donations to Kol. It is simply amazing what has happened”. We reported last month that Kol had recently gone to Oklahoma for treatment. His family arrived home in Outlook on February 6,
with a second round of treatments. Kol has now gone through two rounds of 20 day long treatments. He is still on a steroid prescribed by the doctors here and
Kolbjorn Friggstad has a constant, low grade headache that we won’t take any medication for. He has now changed his diet to give him the best possible nutrients to fight the cancer and keep him strong.
Kol is a very strong little boy. He spoke at a fundraiser for the Brain Tumor Foundation in February, about what he’s been through in the last 18 months. He was also the spokesperson for the Relay for Life in June of 2011. Kol is very passionate about reading which he often perseus in the clubhouse/library he received from the Children’s Wish Foundation. His family has been overwhelmed by all the support and gifts and are trying to get back to a routine to make sure they are also providing some stability to Kol’s 4 siblings as they all continue along this journey with Kol. KS
Healthy Sports Drinks Submitted by Paulette Millis am often asked about the quality of the sports drinks that are available. The general public and the exercise enthusiasts seem to think these bottled drinks and squeeze tubes contain good nutrition. Sports drinks are comprised of two ingredients, sugar and electrolytes. Electrolytes (usually sodium and potassium) replace the salts lost through sweat, and they directly enhance the fluidity of muscle contractions as well as reduce muscle cramping. These drinks are packed with artificial colours and flavours, and the sad part is the poor source of the carbohydrates they contain. Usually the sugar is from highly processed, denatured and often genetically-modified sources, most commonly high fructose corn syrup or corn syrup solids. It is used because it is cheap,
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plentiful and has a shelf life similar to plastic. Many classify this sweetener as “a food-like substance”. (3) There are many simple alternatives, some you may purchase, and some easy to make suggestions at the end of this article. It is important to replace fluids when exercising to prevent dehydration. Sports drinks are meant to replace fluids, electrolytes, and energy stores used up during exercise. Drinking sports drinks can cause weight gain and erode tooth enamel (high citric acid levels). (1) Sports gels and sugar fortified energy bars and drinks ignore the fact that fat is better for fuel then carbs, as fat yields three times the energy as a carb. (2) It is possible to suffer from heart palpitations, lightheadedness and trouble concentrating as well as muscle cramping when not consuming enough liquids with electrolyte
minerals. Consume fluids before, during, and after exercise regardless of whether or not you feel thirsty, as this helps prevent dehydration and muscle cramping. Did you know that enough water can significantly ease back and joint pain for many sufferers? Along with the liver, our kidneys are important for detoxification, and they extract a litre and a half of urine daily. (4) Regardless of drinking any sports drinks, be sure to drink two to three litres of pure water daily. The following healthy drinks are beneficial for all of us. If you are interested in more specific nutrients for serious workouts, two good resources that I recommend are Cory Holly and Brendan Brazier, as they use all natural nutrient dense ingredients. Suggestions: Purchase bottles or tetra packs of pure coconut water, a great source of
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nutrition. Have cans of coconut milk (or bottles of coconut water) and Bolthouse Carrot Juice on hand for a fast drink to take with you. Simply mix half and half and place in a thermos. Blend half and half of any unsweetened fruit juice and water. Make your own coconut milk (recipe below) and/or your own carrot juice for an even healthier drink. Blend your favorite fruit(s), make your own nut milks, add essential fats like hemp oil; concoct your own drinks using whole healthy ingredients . Add ginger and/or turmeric to help reduce inflammation. Add Yerba Mate (a natural stimulant) to provide a boost in energy. For a variety of green smoothies containing many raw ingredients, check Eat Away Illness, second edition. References:
1. The Athlete’s Deadly Mistake, Shane Ellison M.Sc. Healthy Horizons Spring 2007 2. Running Out of Steam, Eric Viallagran, Alive June 2006. 3. Quenching Your Thirst After Sports, Brendan Braxier, Vista Magazine #65. 4. Are Kidneys Your Weakest Link?, Peter Melnychuk, Mosaic Magazine Summer 2009. 5. Spirulina: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, James Balch, M.D. and Phyllis Balch, CNC.
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