OCTOBER 2016
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EDITOR’S NOTE
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As we prepare for shorter days and colder weather, many of us start to nest as we look ahead to winter. In this issue, we feature local experts who can get your home in order and provide peace of mind for you and your family. We’ve also included articles related to Health & Wellness, Hiding Dyslexia, and an insightful piece about Gratitude. From my family to yours, I’d like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoy this edition. Roger Tumminieri, Editor Etobicoke Lakeshore Press print magazines: MAILED TO EVERY HOME IN LONG BRANCH digital magazines: read them all at issuu.com/the_el_press social: follow us @the_el_press etobicokelakeshorepress@gmail.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES 416.788.0716
AT HOME EDITION
OCTOBER 2016
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JESSICA VERBOVSZKY Pawsuit of Happiness
SUSAN QUAGLIERI
Real Estate by Design
PAULINE DUHART & LINDSAY WHISEN
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Ease Up
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YEANETTE MARCHESE Maid Too Clean
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MELISSA & NONNA ROSA Melissa will enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with her young family at her mother’s home in Brampton. Nonna Rosa is a chef and goes all out serving traditional turkey, as well as Italian extras such as lasagna, veggies, cakes, and cookies. They are all thankful to have Nonna Rosa in their lives.
TAMARA & EMILY Tamara grew up in Long Branch and then moved away, but now she’s back to stay. This time with her daughter, Emily. They go to Mom’s place for turkey dinner and Tamara brings homemade muffins and Nanaimo bars from her kitchen in Long Branch.
MORGAN, LESAR & TAYE Morgan and her family love having Thanksgiving at her sister’s home in Long Branch. This year, it’s her auntie’s turn to host the traditional turkey dinner, including all the seasonal trimmings, plus home-baked corn bread. And, for the first time, they are going to organize a family football game! ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE PRESS
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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
By: Marlene Sammy
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. Our family has a tradition of heading North with loved ones to share food and laughs among the fiery changing leaves. I cherish this weekend and the opportunity to spend with family in nature; but I also love connecting and speaking out loud all that I am grateful for. Gratitude is important to me, and science says it makes for happier, healthier people. I’ve experienced firsthand how it can shift moods, thoughts, and entire perspectives. As a yoga teacher I speak of it often, almost always at the end of each class. This is usually an acknowledgment of our brilliant bodies coupled with an intentional cultivation of gratitude for ourselves - for showing up, moving, breathing, and sharing in this practice. I personally like to do a small gratitude practice in the mornings. Upon waking, still lying in my cozy bed beside my wonderful husband, I name three things I’m grateful for. They can be small things, such as the kind and funny exchange with that barrista yesterday, the beautiful movement of the clouds outside my window, the deep and nourishing breath available at any moment. But making gratitude your attitude can take some practice! All too often I find myself caught up and rushing to get ‘things done’. In those frazzled moments, I do my best to pause and bring myself photo: Scarleth White Photography
back to living from my love tank. On the right are three mantras that help nudge me along. Let us know how you practice gratitude on our Facebook Page @BranchYoga! Wishing everyone a joyous Thanksgiving! ---
Marlene Sammy is co-owner of Branch Yoga & Wellness 3301 Lake Shore Blvd W 647.348.3301 branchyoga.com
MANTRAS I AM SURROUNDED BY BEAUTY & ABUNDANCE
I APPRECIATE THE ABUNDANCE IN MY LIFE I ALLOW MYSELF TO EXPAND IN GRATITUDE, SUCCESS & JOY EVERYDAY
I CLEARLY SEE ALL THERE IS TO BE GRATEFUL FOR IN LIFE I ACKNOWLEDGE THE BLESSINGS I HAVE RECEIVED IN MY LIFE WITH GRATITUDE GRATITUDE BRINGS ME INTO A HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GOOD IN EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING THAT SURROUNDS ME
HIDING DYSLEXIA
By: Roger Tumminieri
As another school year begins, parents and teachers should be aware that adaptability can be the cornerstone of a child or teen with Dyslexia. Learning how to hide his or her struggle with words becomes paramount. In today’s age of spell check, predictive text, and voice-enabled commands for smart phones, hiding Dyslexia can be easier than ever. While researching for this article, just about everyone I spoke with knew someone with Dyslexia or struggled with it themselves. Perfect strangers, but also people I know, including a family member whom I’ve known my entire life but was never aware that she struggled with the disorder. She still does. She’s a teacher now, but growing up she learned how to hide the fact that she had difficulty reading and spelling. She was fine phonetically, but somehow always improved upon her ability to hide her Dyslexia so as not to draw any unwanted attention to herself. She learned to adapt to continually evolving situations that would require her to read aloud in class or write essays.
representations of people, animals, objects, and even actions). Spelling and grammar don’t really count anymore when one can convey his or her thoughts with a series of images. The fact is, the English language is changing and people with Dyslexia are finding new ways to hide their condition. Since Dyslexia is hereditary and has no cure, many cases are passed on to future generations without proper treatment or appropriate remedial tutoring. Thankfully, both of which are now available through Learning Centres for Children. These Centres have been established to help kids cope with and overcome Dyslexia. Funding for the Learning Centres is provided by the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada; a not-for-profit organization that operates Learning Centres across the country. The Foundation also awards biomedical research grants to help solve the puzzles of the mind, including the causes and eventual cure of Dyslexia, as well as Autism, Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
If you know someone who suffers from Dyslexia or to find a Learning Consider how many of us commu- Centre near you, visit wp.srcf.ca or nicate now in written form. Take call 905-522-0033. texting or tweeting, for example. We’ve created what is effectively a new language using primarily short forms, hashtags, acronyms, and now emoji’s (animated icons which express emotions as well as 10
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Pauline Duhart and Lindsay Whisen EASE UP (416) 819.1576 / (416) 898.5316 easeup.ca Fall is here. That means we’re all spending more time indoors at home. More time spent inside the house means more mess. If you’re like most of us, you’re lucky if you can find whatever it is you’re looking for when you need it. Let’s face it, we could all use a bit of help getting our homes organized.
and Lindsay Whisen. Organizing Experts and co-owners of Ease Up, they specialize in helping people manage mess, clutter, and the increasing challenges of running an efficient household. Whether it’s the day-to-day tasks you need help tackling or major life events like preparing your home for sale, downsizing, or managing a loved Clutter is basically a visual distrac- one’s belongings after they’ve tion. It’s like having a construction passed, Duhart and Whisen can site next door but without all the make your life easier. noise. When you add kids into the mix, you’ve got a recipe for chaos. Consider how much time you It’s hard to get stuff done around spend suffering through clutter the house when you can’t see your and searching for things you know floors except for the narrow path- you should be able to find easily. way you’ve managed to carve out Now consider how much your time from the kitchen to the bedrooms. is actually worth. At some point, it If this sounds like your life, you’ll just makes sense to call the profeswant to reach out to Pauline Duhart sionals to help you stay organized. 12
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THE ELP ONLINE Susan Quaglieri, ASA REAL ESTATE BY DESIGN (416) 524.0401 susanqhomes.ca No doubt our readers can relate to the unique needs of the elderly in our community. Many of whom share concerns about how they can remain in their homes as they age. Susan Quaglieri is an Accredited Senior Agent and specializes in working with families to help make the best decisions during times of transition. Moving can be overwhelming for anyone and typically more so for the elderly. There are a lot of factors to consider, not the least of which is whether to sell or stay. If you’re thinking about the next phase in life or are caring for someone who may need to move, be sure you understand all the options available.
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AT HOME
Ryan Kuz KARMATREE (647) 346.6712 karmatree.ca Toronto’s waterfront communities are covered by a beautiful network of tree canopies. Long Branch is home to a variety of large trees, like the daunting willows dotting Marie Curtis Park, and impressive oaks, ash, beech, silver maples, and white pines that magestically line our neighbourhood’s streets. Ryan Kuz is a Long Branch resident, Certified Arborist and owner of Karmatree. He can tell you if the trees on your property (or those on your neighbour’s) pose any type of risk. Keep in mind, if your property is damaged by a neighbour’s tree, you and your insurance company are responsible for damages. It’s also worth noting that even the healthiest looking tree can be hollow or rotted on the inside and pose a risk to people and property. 14
Many of our local ash trees are at risk or have already been affected by the province-wide infestation of Emerald Ash Borers; an invasive forest pest native to Asia that has killed millions of ash trees in southwestern Ontario. As re-development continues throughout Long Branch, the issue of lot splitting remains a hot topic. Trees within 6 metres of a construction site should be surrounded by protective fencing. If you think your trees or your neighbour’s trees may be at risk, consider a consultation with Kuz. Putting all chainsaw humour aside, the tagline: “Should have called Karmatree” rings true to anyone who’s ever tried to limb or cut down a tree (or their neighbour’s) by themselves. It’s never as easy as it looks.
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ON CAMPUS What’s the buzz on campus this month? Here’s the scoop... Humber Lakeshore students are excited to get back into the swing of things this October. Everyone seems pretty happy about the new buildings on campus, too. The Wellness Centre is very popular with students and community members, alike. There’s also a lot of chatter about the new Interpretive Centre. Some people say the building used to be haunted. Spooky. ---
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Off-campus highlights are nights out at The Refinery. Always a good time.
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Happy Halloween!
Trick-or-Treat along Lake Promenade this year for great Halloween spirit.
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS RUN/WALK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 AT 12:30PM
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FIGHTING THE FLU
By: Jonathan Nhan, RPh, CDE Flu season is right around the corner. Typically from November to April, the flu hospitalizes approximately 12,200 Canadians and about 3,500 people will die from the flu or related complications.
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Luckily, the flu shot is available to help protect and prevent the flu! The flu shot is recommended for most people and will be available at your local Shoppers Drug Mart. Drop by or give us a call to check for availability or ask us any questions you may have about the flu or the flu shot.
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Get your flu shot early and make sure that you have a safe and happy fall/winter season!
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By: Alison Tunley, RMT
Having active children often means we as parents have to constantly remind ourselves to exhale. We can be masters of preventing major injuries much of the time, but the reality of living an active lifestyle means risking injury. The majority of their scrapes and falls are completely innocuous and can be fixed with a good cleaning, a kiss, and a bandage. But there are times (and if you haven’t experienced this yet, you will) when you really do wonder if the accident requires medical attention. Let’s start with head trauma. Your child has taken a hard spill. If you’re ever in doubt, just seek medical attention. The fall may be more serious if your child experiences any of the following... #LiveLocal
WON’T STOP CRYING
Not for anything. You know what soothes your child, so if that doesn’t work, see a Doctor.
HEAD OR NECK PAIN
Seeing ‘stars’, feeling dizzy, dazed or lightheaded.
VOMITS
The rule is “frequent vomiting,” but in my mind any vomiting after head trauma can be a sign of something more serious. There may also be a risk of concussion if they display any of the symptoms below...
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UNEQUAL PUPIL SIZE MEMORY LOSS BLURRED VISION SEIZURE This is when you call 911. The important thing is to remain calm. Your child feeds off your reaction, so if you panic, their own stress response goes up. Healing happens in a calm restive state. Don’t react, but always be ready to act. Good luck parents.
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ONE HEALTH SERVICES
Hey, Long Branch! My name is Nicole Korodetz and I am the Registered Dietitian (RD) at ONE Health Services; an integrative health clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care to the community. My goal as a dietitian is to empower you through nutrition education, counselling, skill development, and goal setting to make and maintain lifelong healthy diet choices so you can live your healthiest and happiest life.
By: Nicole Korodetz, MScA, RD.
healthy lifestyle eating --weight management --meal planning for dietary restrictions --chronic illness (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, heart or kidney disease) --allergies, intolerances and digestive issues --sports nutrition Call today to book your complimentary 15-minute consult or inquire about these events: Weight Loss Program Promotionally priced for Fall at $465 (valued at $1245)
Diabetes Education Seminar October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Dietitian services are covered by FREE many private insurance plans. I have availability on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I would Neighbourhood Walking Group love the opportunity to embark on Join us every Friday at noon for a 3km walk your health journey with you, and look forward to supporting you More info: nicolekorodetzrd.com along every step of the way! --ONE Health Services I provide individualized nutrition 3515 Lake Shore Blvd W counselling related to the follow647.748.4884 / IG: onehealthservices ing... onehealthservices.ca
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