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A directory of health, wellness & medical services in New Westminster

2016

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NEW WESTMINSTER

BEST HEALTH GUiDE

LARA GRAHAM Associate Publisher

People in New Westminster have never been more concerned with their health and well being than they are today.

The city’s community centres, playing fields, fitness centres, pools and parks are frequented by citizens who understand that being active is part of a healthy life and the ticket to a longer more joyful life.

New Westminster residents also have access to a wide range of highly-respected professional health experts and people employed in health support services who are eager to assist them in reaching their health goals. Physical trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopaths, and physiotherapists are just part of the local health teams available to ensure you and your family maintain and build healthy lives.

If this is your first step on the path to a healthier life, or part of a much longer journey, we have designed this guide to help you chart the course.

CONTENTS NEW WESTMINSTER

Pediatric Clinics.................. 19

Acupuncture.......................... 7

Personal Trainers............... 19

Aids Information................... 7

Pharmacies......................... 19

Alcohol Info & Treatment..... 7

Physicians & Surgeons....... 20

Alternative Health................. 7

Physiotherapists................. 20

Audiologists........................... 7

Pre & Post Natal Services.. 23

Birthing Alternatives............. 7

Podiatrists........................... 23

Chiropractors........................ 7

Prosthetics.......................... 23

Cosmetic Clinics................... 8

Psychologists...................... 23

Counsellors........................... 8

Reflexology.......................... 23

Crisis Centres........................ 8

Registered Holistic Nutritionist ......................... 23

Dental Clinics........................ 8 Dental Laboratories.............. 8 Denturists............................ 10 Doctors – General Practitioners........................ 10 Family Planning Centres.... 10 First Aid Services & Training ........................... 10

In New Westminster’s Best Health Guide, you’ll find local health care providers who are at your service.

Fitness Centres................... 10

We wish you success on your quest for better health.

Funeral Homes................... 12

Footcare............................... 12 Health Food – Herbal Products.............................. 12 Health & Information Services............................... 12 Health Spas......................... 12 Hearing Aids........................ 12 Homecare............................ 12 Homeopathic Medicine....... 12 Hospitals.............................. 15 Hypnotherapy...................... 15

Rehabilitation Services....... 23 Retirement Residences/ Independant Living............. 23 Senior Citizens’ Centres & Transportation................. 25 Skincare Treatment............ 25 Sleep Aid . ........................... 25 Social & Human Service Organization........................ 25 Sport Medicine ................... 26 Stress Management & Counselling...................... 26 Support Groups................... 26 Transition Houses............... 26 Transportation/ Taxi Services........................ 26 Veterinarians/Animal Hospitals.............................. 26 Wheelchair & Disabled Transportation..................... 26 Yoga Studios........................ 26

Laser Treatment................. 15 Life Coach............................ 15 Massage Therapists............ 15 Mastectomy and Prosthesis Forms & Apparel................. 15 Medical Clinics.................... 15 Medical Equipment & Supplies........................... 17 Medical Laboratories.......... 17 Meditation Instruction........ 17 Mobility Equipment............. 17 Naturopathic....................... 17 Nursing Homes................... 17

New Westminster’s Best Health Guide is published annually by The Record.

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Occupational Therapist...... 17 Opticians.............................. 17 Optometrists....................... 19 Orthopedic & Orthotic Supports.............................. 19

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How to find time for fitness Finding time to exercise is no small feat for many men and women. Obligations at home and at the office can make it hard to fit in a workout, a familiar quandary for men and women with multiple commitments.

Though it’s not always easy to fit in a workout when juggling multiple responsibilities, men and women must consider the responsibility they have with regard to maintaining their physical and mental health. The United States Department of Health and Human Services advises that healthy adults get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, and that such activity should be spread out over the course of the week. In addition, the DHHS also advises that healthy adults include strength training exercises in their workout regimens at least twice a week. Such a workout schedule can improve both physical and mental health, making it easier for men and women to handle their hectic schedules.

While such recommendations may seem manageable, many men and women still feel as if there’s just not enough time in the day for them to incorporate a daily exercise regimen. The following are a few ways such men and women can find time for fitness.

TAKE A WALKING LUNCH Many professionals have heard of a “working lunch,” but those strapped for time to exercise might want to take a walking lunch instead. Rather than sitting at your desk or in your favorite booth at a nearby restaurant on your lunch hour each day, consider squeezing in some time to walk during those 30-60 minutes you normally spend eating or catching up on office gossip with coworkers.

Invite a few coworkers along, walking to and from your favorite restaurant or finding a nearby park and going for a quick walk. This is an easy way to squeeze in the recommended 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each day, and you will no doubt feel more energized after lunch than if you had simply eaten without exercising.

EXERCISE IN THE MORNING. Research has shown that men and women who exercise in the mornings exercise on a more consistent basis than those who exercise later in the day, including after leaving the office at the end of the workday. When exercising in the early morning hours, men and women are less likely to encounter scheduling conflicts, as coworkers, colleagues and even the kids will likely still be asleep. That means fewer interrupted or missed workouts.

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PREPARE MEALS AHEAD OF TIME If working out in the morning simply won’t work out for you, then consider planning meals in advance so you can free up time between the office and dinner each night. For example, slow cookers and crockpots make it possible to start making dinner in the early morning and require little or no effort once you arrive home in the evening. Plan to cook a few meals each week in a slow cooker, which will free up time for you to workout when you would otherwise be preparing dinner.

WORK WHILE YOU WORK OUT Smartphones and tablets have made it easier than ever to get work done while you’re away from work. This includes getting some work done while you’re getting in your weekly recommended aerobic activity on the treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike. Thanks to smartphones and tablets, you can now read and answer emails and work on some projects while you sweat away those extra pounds.

GET OFF THE COUCH Many men and women prefer to unwind on the couch as they catch up on their favorite television shows and movies. But such unwinding should not come at the expense of working out. Much like catching up on work at the gym, you also can catch up on your favorite shows and movies while at the gym. Many smartphones and tablets now have apps that allow users to access subscription streaming services, so users who can’t find time to exercise should take advantage of such apps and watch their favorite shows and movies from the treadmill instead of the couch. Readers who can comfortably read while exercising can follow a similar route and read on the elliptical instead of sitting sedentary in a chair as they make their way through the latest bestseller.

Finding time to exercise can be difficult, but even the busiest men and women have several options at their disposal as they attempt to make fitness a bigger priority in their lives.

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ACUPUNCTURE 5TH AVENUE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC 402-625 Fifth Ave New Westminster V3M 1X4 604-540-2055

ASHER, JOHN 414 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W9 604-524-3145

BOUCHER INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE 320-435 Columbia St New Westminster V3L 5N8 604-540-2873 binm.org

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

140-815 First St New Westminster V3L 2H7 newwestwellness.ca info@newwestwellness.ca

BECOMING LIGHT HEALING

RIGHT POINT ACUPUNCTURE & HERB CLINIC 1-514 Sixth Ave New Westminster V3L 1V3 604-522-5591 rightpointclinic.com rightpointclinic@gmail.com

ROYAL CITY NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC

WU TONG HEALTH CENTRE

505-625 Fifth Ave New Westminster V3M 1X4 778-554-2050 infinitehearthc.com

756 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 1B4 778-397-3976 columbiaintegratedhealth.com

AIDS INFORMATION

HILL, DOREEN 630 Fifth St New Westminster V3L 2X9 778-231-2565 doreenhill.com acu-works@telus.net

MOODY PARK HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE 201-615 Eighth St New Westminster V3M 3S3 604-777-1323 moodyparkwellness.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE 103-237 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W4 604-544-5062 mountainviewhealthandwellness.com

320-435 Columbia St New Westminster V3L 5N8 604-540-2873 binm.org

INFINITE HEART HEALING CENTRE FOR CHRONIC PAIN

120-418 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3B2 604-544-5158

328 Columbia St New Westminster V3L 1A6 604-521-6639 gatheredrootsacupuncture.com

BOUCHER INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

255-550 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3B7 604 528 9869

COLUMBIA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE

GATHERED ROOTS COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

5-704 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C5 reikihealingvancouver.com becominglight.ca

AIDS EDUCATION & TESTING CLINIC AT NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC HEALTH 610 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C2 604-777-6740

ALCOHOL INFO & TREATMENT LAST DOOR ADULT PROGRAM 323 Eighth St New Westminster V3M 3R3 604-525-9771 lastdoor.org adult@lastdoor.org

LAST DOOR FAMILY PROGRAM 323 Eighth St New Westminster V3M 3R3 604-525-9771 lastdoor.org

LOWER MAINLAND DRUG FREEDOM 25 Blackwood St New Westminster V3L 2T3 604-520-1068

MOODY PARK HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE 201-615 Eighth St New Westminster V3M 3S3 604-777-1323 moodyparkwellness.com

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BIRTHING ALTERNATIVES NEW WEST COMMUNITY MIDWIVES 103-237 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W4 778-397-0730

HARMONY MIDWIVES 307-223 Nelson’s Cres New Westminster V3L 0E4 604-553-1750 harmonymidwives.com

CHIROPRACTORS BELL CHIROPRACTIC 301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-522-3366

COLUMBIA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE 756 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 1B4 778-397-3976 columbiaintegratedhealth.com

NEW WEST WELLNESS CENTRE

HERITAGE WELLNESS CENTER – DR JAKEMAN

140-815 First St New Westminster V3L 2H7 newwestwellness.ca info@newwestwellness.ca

630 Fifth St New Westminster V3L 2X9 heritagewellnesscenter.ca

AUDIOLOGISTS

DR PEGGY O’NEIL

CONNECT HEARING

101-443 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3B1

222-601 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C1 604-516-6107

FUSCALDO CHIROPRACTIC & TOTAL HEALTH CENTRE

MAINLAND HEARING

434 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W9 604-515-7018 fuscaldototalhealth.ca

409-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-553-4952 mainlandhearing.com

MIRACLE EAR 108-1015 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 6H6 604-526-9717 miracle-ear-newwestminster.ca

KLEIN CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS 202-129 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3V7 kleinchiro.ca

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INTERURBAN CHIROPRACTIC

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310-403 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3B1 604-553-1550 Interurbanchiropractic.ca

424-604 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 1A5 604-629-7108 steadfastcounselling.com info@ steadfastcounselling.com

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CRISIS CENTRES

1024 Ewen Ave, Queensbrough New Westminster V3M 6Y4 604-725-5673 korechiro.com

NEW WEST WELLNESS CENTRE 140-815 First St New Westminster V3L 2H7 newwestwellness.ca info@newwestwellness.ca

COSMETIC CLINICS RAI CLINIC, THE 405-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 778-654-7304 cosmeticsurgery-bc.com

COUNSELLORS COLUMBIA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE 756 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 1B4 778-397-3976 columbiaintegratedhealth.com

DELTA COUNSELLING 131 Eighth St New Westminster V3M 3P6 604-948-3262 deltacounselling.ca

M JACKSON GROUP 210 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3A2 604-540-2721 mjacksongroup.ca

MONICA BHATARA 405-625 5th Avenue New Westminster V3M 1X4 778-320-9357 monicabhatara.com info@monicabhatara.com

CRISIS LINE OF BC MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION LINE (No Area Code Needed) 310-6789

CRISIS INTERVENTION & SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTRE 604-872-3311 Crisis Line 1-866-661-3311 Suicide Help Line crisiscentre.bc.ca

DENTAL CLINICS

QUAY DENTAL CENTRE

403-625 Fifth Ave New Westminster V3M 1X4 604-521-7633 drburdett.com

105-960 Quayside Dr New Westminster V3M 6G2 qdcdental.ca reception@qdcdental.ca

CLAIRE DENTAL CENTRE

QUEENS PARK DENTAL

B-625 Belmont St New Westminster V3M 5Z8 604-777-8880 clairedentalcentre.com

215-624 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C4 queensparkdental.ca info@queensparkdental.ca

COLUMBIA SQUARE DENTAL

ROYAL SQUARE DENTAL CENTRE

1015 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 6H6 604-529-9393 mynewwestminsterdentist.com

14-800 McBride Blvd New Westminster V3L 2B8 royalsquaredental.com royalsquaredental@gmail.com

DR LOVELY & ASSOCIATES

SAPPERTON DENTAL

609 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C1 604-524-4981 newwestminsterdentists.com

AMB DENTAL LTD 810 Twentieth St New Westminster V3M 4W6 604-728-7358 ambdental.com

80A Sixth St New Westminster V3L 5B3 604-525-1844

523 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3B9 604-524-0200 artisdentalcentre.com nwinfo@artisdentalcentre.com

ASANTE DENTAL CENTRE 200-522 Seventh St New Westminster V3M 5T5 604-525-4391 asantedental.ca

BELMONT DENTAL CENTRE 108-610 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C2 604-521-6313 belmontdentalcentre.com

BREWERY DISTRICT DENTAL 508-223 Nelson’s Cres New Westminster V3L 0E4 604-522-2425

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JEFFREY MALCOM R.D. 303-625 Fifth Ave New Westminster V3M 1X3 604-521-3210

NEW SMILE DENTAL GROUP 1020 Ewen Ave New Westminster V3M 5E1 778-397-2552 queensborough@ newsmiledental.ca

NEWEST SMILE DENTAL 293 Nelson’s Ct New Westminster V3L 0E3 604-544-6544 newwestminsterdental.ca

NEW WESTMINSTER SKYTRAIN STATION DENTAL CENTRE 243-800 Carnarvon St New Westminster V3M 0G3 604-525-1116

105-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-544-0894 sappertondental.com

SIGMA DENTAL 240-522 Seventh St New Westminster V3M 5T5 604-425-1034 sigmadental.ca

VICEROY DENTAL CLINIC 606 Belmont St New Westminster V3M 0G9 604-544-2558 viceroydental.com viceroydental@shaw.ca

DENTAL LABORATORIES D G DENTAL LABORATORY 230-522 Seventh St New Westminster V3M 5T5 604-524-0018 dgdentallab.ca

KAISER DENTAL LAB 217-624 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C4 604-540-2875

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PACIFIC SKYDENT DENTAL LAB LTD 702-625 Fifth Ave New Westminster V3M 1X4 604-549-9922

WORLD LAB CANADA 608-625 Fifth Ave New Westminster V3M 1x4 604-515-5838

DR BOJM, MORRIS A 145 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W2 604-521-5986

DR BONET, JORGE F 206-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 325 604-521-2148

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DR BOUDREAU, NATHALIE M

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420 Columbia St New Westminster V3L 1B1 604-522-2206

135 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3V9 604-526-6033

HENRY NG DENTURE CLINIC 442 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3B3 604-522-1848

DR BOYER, DORY 403-233 Nelson’s Ct New Westminster V3L 0E4 604-523-1110

DR CHAN, RICHARD C 101-250 Keary St New Westminster V3L 5E7 604-526-6612

JEFFREY MALCOM 303-625 Fifth Ave New Westminster V3M 1X3 604-521-3210

PRIME DENTURE CLINIC 203-624 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C4 604-521-6424 primedentureclinic@gmail.com

DOCTORS – GENERAL PRACTITIONERS DR ALBRECHT, ANA R 102-600 Royal Ave New Westminster V3M 1J3 604-522-1648

DR ATKINSON, KENNETH 410-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-525-0155

DR BARLOW, AMANDA J 145 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W2 604-521-5020

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DR CHESLAK, MALGORZATA 301-233 Nelson’s Ct New Westminster V3L 0E4 604-524-4141

DR FLANAGAN, CATHY E 403-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-526-2140

DR FRIESEN, ARTHUR D 101A-250 Keary St New Westminster V3L 5E7 604-970-4670

DR GOECKE, MICHELLE E 210-245 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W4 604-522-7737

DR GUNNING, DEREK J 105-245 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W4 604-522-6800

DR HALKIER, BRADLEY K 330 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W7 604-941-7611

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208-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-525-5211

330 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W7 604-520-4283

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DR EPSTEIN, MICHAEL N 201-245 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W4 604-522-8667

DR EXNER, JASON A 330 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W7 604-520-4253

DR FARQUHARSON, DUNCAN F 330 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W7 604-520-4132

10-245 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W4 604-520-1120

DR HERSHFIELD, MELVYN 301-250 Keary St New Westminster V3L 5E7 604-464-6735

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DR WODYNSKI, PETER J 75 Tenth St New Westminster V3M 3X4 604-526-3308

FAMILY PLANNING CENTRES PREGNANCY SUPPORT AT NEW WESTMINSTER PUBLIC HEALTH 610 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C2 604-777-6740

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ST. JOHN’S AMBULANCE 200-604 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 1A5 604-521-1114 sja.ca

FITNESS CENTRES BLOOD & IRON MARTIAL ARTS 739 Carnarvon St New Westminster V3M 1E6 778-397-0613 bloodandiron.ca

DYNAMIC HEALTH & FITNESS

DR KALAHER, SUSAN

335-800 Carnarvon St New Westminster V3M 0G3 604-521-8746 dynamichealthandfitness.ca

204-245 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W4 604-521-7705

FIT ON 6TH

DR MACKAY, RORY C 330 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W7 604-461-2022

49 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 2Z1 778-397-1452 fiton6th.com

BUILDING and MAINTAINING strong bones Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weakened and brittle over time,

more than 8.9 million fractures a year.

Younger individuals typically heal from fractures more quickly than older adults, who often discover that fractures greatly impede their mobility and quality of life.

Bone health is important at any age, but it is particularly crucial as a person gets older. Without a strong framework of bones, the body collapses on itself and rates of fracture increase.

Fortunately, there are several ways to keep and maintain strong bones.

affects millions of people across the globe.

The International Osteoporosis Foundation says an osteoporosis-related fracture occurs roughly once every 3 seconds, accounting for

800 international units (IUs) of vitamin D every day, and between 1,000 and 1,300 milligrams of calcium daily. Dairy Bones are largely made products, such as up of a protein called low- and non-fat milk, collagen, which is bound yogurt and cheese, are together by calcium and high in calcium. Dark other trace minerals. green vegetables and Vitamin D and calcium almonds contain work in concert, with calcium in smaller vitamin D helping the amounts. Obtaining body to absorb calcium calcium and vitamin so it can find its way into D through natural bones. Experts advise sources is always getting the right ratio preferable, but of calcium, protein and doctors may suggest vitamin D to safeguard supplementation against osteoporosis. if foods are not The Institute of providing what a Medicine suggests person needs to that adults get meet the minimum between 600 and recommended levels.

Exercise is another important component of building strong bones. The National Osteoporosis Foundation says 30 minutes of exercise each day can help.

Higher-intensity exercises should be mixed with lowerintensity workouts for the best results. Weightbearing exercises, such as hiking, dancing and stair-climbing, can build between 1 and 3 percent of bone. An exercise regimen also should

include lifting weights or using resistance bands.

Quitting smoking also can promote strong bones. Smoking has been linked to poor skeletal health in both men and women, and the longer one smokes, the greater one's risk for fracture.

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741 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C6 604-522-5402

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FOOTCARE ATHLETIC FAMILY & FOOT CARE 309-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-526-2748

NEW WEST HEALTH CENTRE 31-800 McBride Blvd New Westminster V3L 2B8 604-520-9667

421 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 2B1 604-553-3421 newwestorganic.ca

PRIMETIME SPORTS & NUTRITION 315-800 Carnarvon St New Westminster V3M 0G3 604-524-2222

SAVE ON FOODS 200-270 E Columbia St New Westminster V3L 0E3 604-523-2581

DR MATTHEWS, ROY 603-625 Fifth Ave New Westminster V3M 1X4 604-521-7110

FUNERAL HOMES KEARNEY FUNERAL SERVICES 219 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3A3 604-521-4881 kearneyfs.com

HEALTH FOOD – HERBAL PRODUCTS

SAVE ON FOODS 198-610 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C2 604-520-5937

SAVE ON FOODS 1025 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 1C4 604-549-1225

HEALTH & INFORMATION SERVICES ABILITY HEALTHCARE

ALIVE HEALTH CENTRE 137-610 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C2 604-526-6317

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NEW WESTMINSTER YOUTH CLINIC 38 Begbie St New Westminster V3M 3L9 604-329-1875

HEALTH SPAS

MAINLAND HEARING 409-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-553-4952 mainlandhearing.com

MIRACLE EAR 108-1015 Columbia St New Westminster V3M 6H6 604-526-9717 miracle-ear-newwestminster.ca

NEW WEST ORGANIC

DR ERLICHMAN, S 309-301 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W5 604-526-2748

HERITAGE WELLNESS CENTER

222-601 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3C1 604-516-6107

201-360 Edworthy Way New Westminster V3L 5G6 604-540-2270

ANAMY SPA 942 Twelfth St New Westminster V3M 4K6 778-397-7722

HEAD TO TOES SPA 337 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 3A9 604-540-0055 headtotoesspa.com

LIMINA SPA 263-800 Carnarvon St New Westminster V3M 0G3 604-525-0805

MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE 103-237 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3W4 604-544-5062 mountainviewhealthandwellness.com

PURITY HERBAL SPA 208-615 Eighth St New Westminster V3M 3S3 604-522-7175

URBAN BLISS SPA 467 Columbia St E New Westminster V3L 3X6 604-522-4252 urbanbliss.ca

WESTERN SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN WITH BIRTH DISORDERS 102-93 Sixth St New Westminster V3L 2Z8 604-515-0810 wsfc.ca info@wsfc.ca

HOMECARE NURSE NEXT DOOR 108-7885 Sixth St Burnaby V3M 3N4 604-553-3330 nursenextdoor.com burnaby@ nursenextdoor.com

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE BOUCHER INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE 320-435 Columbia St New Westminster V3L 5N8 604-540-2873 binm.org

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What’s SUP?

Standup paddleboarding or SUP for short is a fun watersport that is perfect for the Sunshine Coast. Whether you want to navigate the ocean or lakes while feeling like you are walking on water, get some great exercise, or simply test your balance via this surf-inspired sport, there is a paddleboard location and variation for you to try. It’s easy and accessible, and there are many options from a rental or lesson to borrowing or purchasing a board locally.

You can even do yoga on a SUP! The sport was born of a practical nature when Hawaiian surf scouts grabbed paddles to track bigger waves offshore while standing on their surfboards.

Today the boards and paddles have been adapted to make standing easier while adding speed and stability. Even still, there are many SUP boards to choose from, each with a different shape and fin style, from sleek slim racing boards, to shorter surf-style boards (yes, you can still catch some waves

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while paddleboarding) to longer wider boards for beginners, and boards scaled down to be handled by kids. Paddles vary too, depending on what you’d like to do: catch waves, steady yourself in choppy seas, or propel yourself like crazy across calm waters.

My first try at paddleboarding was atop an easy-to-manoeuvre beginner board, offered by Hummingbird Mobile Paddle Board Rentals at Ellison Park on Lake Okanagan, in Vernon. Ever curious about the paddleboarders I’d seen at Davis Bay, it took a little mini-vacay to inspire me to give it a try. The wide, light and inviting inflatable paddle boards and calm lake waters made my intro to SUP a breeze.

After a brief introduction to the board, a life-jacket fitting, paddle orientation and a sunglasses safety briefing (hint: use inflatable sunglass straps to avoid losing your RayBans if you tumble into the surf) we hooked up our leashes

(a rope that attaches your paddleboard to your ankle) and took to the water. The inflatable paddleboards are forgiving if you fall and easy to handle. Essentially, we pushed off, straddling the middle of the paddleboard on our knees, with the paddle across the board in front. Using our hands and paddle as a ballast, you then stand up, one foot at a time.

Take a few moments to get your balance – a wide stance helps. That’s when your core strength kicks in and you can thank your ab workout, Pilates or yoga routine for giving you the stability to stay upright.

After you’re up, paddle away, by gripping the top handle of the paddle with one arm and the middle of the shaft with the other.

Keep your lower arm straight, alternating sides to move forward in a steady fashion. Keep your feet parallel and shoulder width apart. Hint: choose a calm day to try paddleboarding and don’t be afraid to fall in – that’s half the fun!

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The pitfalls of sugar Dr. Paul Martiquet, Medical Health Officer Not for the first time we hear that sugar might not be good for us. That is not news, but the evidence keeps mounting and it’s not looking good for an ingredient added to so many foods. In the past we worried about sugar because it might push us towards diabetes, lead to obesity or cause cavities.

That is all still true, but the facts are much worse as recent research links sugar to more disease and negative health effects.

Before anyone panics, we should say we are talking about added sugar, not the kind found naturally in foods like fruit or dairy products. Added sugars are overwhelmingly white sugar (sucrose) and high-fructose corn syrup, but also include honey, molasses, agave and fruit juice concentrate. The latter may sound healthier, but they are not.

As expected, we find added sugar in candies, cookies and soft drinks, but also in a lot of places you would not think to look like canned soup, bread, some yogurt, pasta sauce, ketchup, baked beans and more. One of the effects of the battle against added fats was an increase in the use of sugars to fill in for the taste lost with the reduced fat. Unfortunately, research now links high levels of added sugar to multiple adverse health effects well beyond earlier concerns.

National data for American adults over 20 years shows that 10 per cent of people who consumed the most added sugar (a quarter of their daily calories or more) were almost three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who consumed the least. This is irrespective of other risk factors from activity level to age to ethnicity.

Analysis of a dozen clinical trials in 2014 found that relatively high sugar intake increased blood pressure by up to eight points on average. The findings suggested added sugar may contribute more to hypertension than added salt.

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Blood cholesterol is another concern. A study of young adults by New Zealand researchers found that sugary beverages containing high-fructose corn syrup raised LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in as little as two weeks. And we can’t forget diabetes. The Mayo Clinic reports that added sugar, especially fructose, is a “principal driver” of type 2 diabetes. Table sugar is half fructose while high-fructose corn syrup is usually about 60 per cent fructose.

The Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, among others, suggests we get no more than 10 per cent of total daily calories from added sugar – that means about 48 grams for a 2,000 calorie diet (one can of pop provides 85 per cent of that total). They also offer good ideas to make it easier to avoid added sugar. Thirsty? Instead of reaching for a giant bucket of pop or even a can, drink water. Want flavour? Add a slice of orange or lemon, or maybe fresh mint. And instead of ordering that fancy coffee drink with all that syrup and added sugars, try a latte with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. Instead of a chai latte, order chai tea and add steamed milk.

Packaged foods offer another opportunity to find added sugars. Read the Nutrition Facts table and the ingredient list with an eye to the total amount of sugar. The ingredient list will tell you where the sugar is coming from.

Watch out for added sugars that come from sources such as glucose, fructose, sucrose, honey, evaporated cane juice, molasses, corn syrup, dextrose or concentrated fruit juice. All supply calories with no nutritional benefits.

Sugar will still cause cavities and help us put on too much weight, but we now know that added sugar is a problem all on its own, a risk independent of other poor dietary choices.

Dr. Paul Martiquet is the Medical Health Officer for RuralVancouver Coastal Health including Powell River, the Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky, Bella Bella and Bella Coola.

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Stale air inside an office environment can make you feel fatigued and less productive. Also, spending too much time behind your desk may contribute to feelings of stress and tension. Use every opportunity possible to get up and leave your office. Instead of sending an instant message or making a phone call to a step away from your desk and speak with a colleague instead of phoning or sending an email.

According to statistics from Employment and Social Development Canada website, working professionals spend an average of 7.3 hours per day at work. Many · Disinfect surfaces often.

Oftentimes, when one person at the office gets professionals spend much of their time at work sick, many others soon follow. Colds and the flu sitting down in front of a computer, which can be can spread rapidly in close quarters. Keep your detrimental to long-term health. desk drawer stocked with some alcohol swabs Staying sedentary for long periods of time can or disinfecting spray and routinely clean your contribute to a host of health ailments, including keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, and desk surfaces. being overweight and obese. But professionals who You also can wipe off door handles and knobs work in offices can take various steps to ensure all around the office if you want to be proactive. that time at work is not having an adverse affect on It’s not difficult to remain healthy at work. Breaks, their overall health. exercise and watching what you eat can help.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third high school students play video games or computer games for three or more hours on an average school day. Sedentary lifestyles can increase kids’ risk for being overweight or obese, and many parents struggle in their efforts to encourage their school-aged children to get off the couch and embrace physical activities. The following are a handful of strategies concerned parents can employ as they attempt to motivate youngsters to be more physically active.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT ACTIVITY Physical activity and organized sports are not one and the same. Kids can still be physically active even if they are not athletic or if they are simply not interested in sports. Find an activity kids can embrace, such as hiking, swimming or even riding bikes, and they will be more likely to get off the couch.

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An adjustment period is also common when people decide to adopt healthier diets. Diet is often habit-forming, and men and women will need some time to adjust as they kick some bad dietary habits in favor of healthier fare. The following are some simple ways to make that adjustment period a little easier to swallow. · Go slowly.

Some people are capable of going cold turkey when adjusting to a new diet, while others must take a more gradual approach. Unless a health condition that requires immediate change is driving your dietary changes, take things slowly so your body acclimates to its new diet over time. Such an approach may make your efforts more successful over the long haul than making more sudden, drastic changes. For example, suddenly cutting your daily calorie intake in half may force you into old, unhealthy habits when hunger pangs inevitably arise. But gradually reducing your caloric intake over time may make it easier for your body to adjust, decreasing the likelihood that you will relapse into bad habits. · Explain your motivation to loved ones.

Adults, especially married men and women and parents, may find adjusting to a new diet

especially difficult unless their spouses and/or families are making similar adjustments. If you are the only member of your household who will be adjusting to a new diet, explain your efforts and motivation to your loved ones. Such an explanation will make them less likely to bring unhealthy foods into your home. In addition, your loved ones can prove an invaluable source of support as you make this big adjustment in your life. · Embrace positive results, even if they are initially underwhelming. Just because you have adopted a new diet does not mean you will see immediate results. Fad diets meant to last just a few weeks may produce immediate results, but such results likely will not withstand the test of time, and you may even gain weight when you revert to some of your old eating habits. The right diet will produce long-lasting results, but you must allow for some time before such diets lead to

significant weight loss. In the meantime, place more emphasis on how you feel than the figure that shows up on your bathroom scale each morning. Upon adopting a healthier diet, you will start to notice how much better you feel than you felt when eating a diet filled with fatty, unhealthy foods. Remind yourself of this extra hop in your step as you continue on the path to a healthier lifestyle. · Don’t give up.

Your adjustment period will require some discipline, and there may be moments when you backslide into bad habits.

If that happens, don’t allow it to derail all of the progress you have made since switching to a healthier diet. Just accept that you had a setback and resolve to do your best to avoid having another one. The sooner you get back on a healthier track, the better you will feel.

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Food and Mental Health Hugh Macauley/Contributing Writer between mood and hydration. In this pursuit, avoid alcohol – which is a depressant as will as a diuretic – and caffeine.

It is a timeworn cliché that “you are what you eat.”

But like most clichés, there is a kernel of truth, and recent studies are showing that diet can alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Further, this same research is beginning to show that healthy eating habits can actually prevent mental illness.

Before going into specifics, I’ll mention the biggest barrier to the benefits of a wholesome diet: economy. Folks living with a mental illness or mood disorder tend to be poor.

A healthy diet can be more expensive. Fish, fruit and vegetables can be particularly pricey. However, by cutting down on pop, energy drinks, salty snacks and take-out foods, you can save money so you can buy healthier foods.

Take care to buy only as much as you know you can use within the next few days, to reduce waste.

You can also cut your costs by taking advantage of special promotions and sales, which are regularly advertised in the Coast Reporter.

If you live alone you could save money by splitting purchases with friends (buying bulk is usually cheaper) or by cooking several portions of a dish and freezing some of them. This also saves energy and saves you the effort of preparing meals every day.

Frozen fruit and vegetables are often cheaper than fresh produce and are usually just as good nutritionally (with no wastage). Fresh fruit and vegetables are usually cheapest when they are in season. Beans, lentils and soy proteins are also cheaper than meat and just as nutritious.

To give yourself the best chance to maintain a happy mood, ensure that you are adequately hydrated, as studies have shown a strong link

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As mentioned above, try to eat fewer high-sugar foods and more wholegrain cereals, nuts, beans, lentils, fruit and vegetables. These contain complex carbohydrates that are absorbed relatively slowly into the bloodstream.

In contrast, foods that are highly refined or processed often contain unexpectedly high levels of sugar, which enters the bloodstream rapidly. This causes and initial high, followed by a crash as more insulin is produced. This causes the classic “sugar blues.”

There are other good reasons to included lots of complex carbs in your diet. One is that they are filling; meaning one does not have to eat so often.

Another is that some of these foods – particularly whole grains, nuts, beans, and lentils – contain thiamin (B1), a vitamin that has been associated with control of mood, and folate and zinc.

The science is still evolving, but increasingly studies show that people living with symptoms of depression find their mood improves after taking supplements of these compounds.

As I mentioned at the beginning, the biggest barrier to the benefits of a healthy diet is not knowledge; it is affordability.

Here on the Coast, there are plenty of ways to become involved in a food co-op. There are plenty around and bulk buying with several others can significantly reduce your food costs. As well, by joining (or forming) a food group, you will discover folks have all sorts of creative ideas in their mental pantry, just waiting to be shared.

For more info about food co-ops, contact me at coast.feedback@gmail.com (Hugh Macaulay is vice president of the Arrowhead Clubhouse Society board of directors. He writes monthly about mental health issues with a focus on the Sunshine Coast.)

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