Healthy Living, October 11, 2022

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Take a class, fire up your brain!

No experience is necessary as you play percussive instruments with the leadership of Shiri Music.

The Monday Song Circle with Patrick Smith is a relaxed place to come and sing with others. Music sheets are provided and features songs from various genres and decades. This month the group meets from 1:30 to 3:00pm on Monday, October 24th.

If you would like to learn an instrument, Ukulele for beginners is easy to learn and fun to learn. The next session begins November 4th and runs on Fridays from 2:00 to 2:45pm. For further information on these programs call the Victoria Centre at 250 388-4268.

Silver Threads Service has been serving seniors in Victoria for 65 years, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for those looking to try out new experiences and classes. Membership is valid at both locations. For more information call the Saanich Centre at 250 382-3151 or the Victoria Centre at 250-3884268 or visit silverthreads.ca

12 facts about menopause

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life. Getting the facts can make it easier to prepare for the coming changes. –MC

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s an older adult, taking a class is a good opportunity to connect with others after our long years of COVID isolation. You can try something new or rekindle an old favourite activity. It creates a feeling of accomplishment, gets the brain firing on all cylinders and is fun.

Lifelong learning is good for you!

For those 55 years and better, Silver Threads Service offers over 80 different programs and services in two locations and a complete program listing is available at silverthreads.ca ANSWERS 6. harvest turkey 7. costumes pumpkins 8. stuffing halloween 9. boots thanks 10. candy oktoberfest

there is still a chance of getting pregnant. Perimenopausal women have one of the highest rates of unplanned pregnancies of any group.

Women should continue to rely on contraceptives if they don’t want to get pregnant.

7. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may get worse before menopause as hormone levels fluctuate.

8. Women prone to mood swings during PMS are more likely to suffer from mood swings during menopause.

9. Menopause symptoms range from mild to severe. Most women will experience some symptoms. Hot flashes are the most common, affecting up to 75 percent of people. Night sweats are hot flashes that occur at night.

10. A decline in estrogen production can affect the amount of calcium in a woman’s bones. This means there’s an increased risk for osteoporosis during menopause.

11. Hormone changes can contribute to weight gain.

Women should focus on eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly.

12. Women should speak to their doctors about the risk/reward of hormone replacement therapies for hot flashes and the prevention of bone loss.

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omen undergo two major biological stages in life, and each has profound effects on their bodies.

The first is called menstruation and comes after the onset of puberty. At this point, young women are physically mature enough to have a child. Around 40 to 50 years later, that same woman’s fertile years will cease and she will no longer be able to reproduce. This stage is known as menopause.

The approach of menopause can be a confusing time for women. Learning about menopause can help women make sense of the process.

1. A woman has entered menopause when she has not had a menstrual period for one year.

2. The average woman enters menopause in her late 40s to early 50s. The average age is 51, according to the North American Menopause Society.

3. Menopause does not happen suddenly. A woman goes through a period called perimenopause that can begin in her 30s or 40s, marked by falling levels of estrogen and progesterone.

4. Periods become less regular during perimenopause until they stop entirely.

5. Women who smoke tend to reach menopause earlier than non-smokers.

6. It’s not uncommon for a woman to think she has reached menopause, only to get a period again. Having a period means

Silver Threads Service

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Offering great programs & two locations to serve you.

Saanich Centre 286 Hampton Rd. 250 382-3151

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Our Saanich Centre is located at 286 Hampton Road, in the Tillicum Gorge neighbourhood. For those who are musically inclined Ukulele for experienced students begins Wednesday, October 26th from 10:30am to 11:30am. This is a lively class where players will learn new songs, new strums, new chords all in a friendly supportive environment.

Teacher Molly Raher Newman (“Diamond Tooth Molly”) will bring her skills and performing experience to help students gain an extra level of understanding of the ukulele.

The Conversational French Workshop for those who already have some basic spoken French will further develop communication skills in a relaxed atmosphere lead by a qualified instructor from Alliance Française. Starts Thursdays, October 27th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. For further information on these programs call the Saanich Centre at 250 382-3151.

Our Victoria Centre is located at 1911 Quadra Street, near the Police Station.

For those who would like to explore music, Wednesdays from 10:30am to 12:00 noon is the Music for Everyone program, with a new session beginning October 26th.

stay active * stay healthy * stay connected

Do you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

A local research site is looking to evaluate a new investigational probiotic on IBS and psychological symptoms of participants who are: • Age 18 – 70 years with diagnosis of IBS • Not on antidepressants and/or anti-anxiety medications • Not pregnant or breastfeeding • No diagnosis of lactose or fructose intolerance, or celiac disease • No exclusion diets (unless stable ≥3 months)

Please feel free to contact PerCuro Clinical Research at 250-382-6270 if you have any questions.

• Ghassan – ext 2480 or ghassan@percuro.ca • Maddy – ext 2486 or madelyn@percuro.ca • Claire – ext. 2484 or claire@percuro.ca

REGISTRATION IS NOW ON FOR THE ALL SESSION! Next available session begins October 26th to November 30th.

Classes are at the Saanich Centre, located at 286 Hampton Road from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The cost is 6 sessions - $54 Members or $78 Nonmembers. Call 250 382-3151 or visit silverthreads,ca for more information.

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MEMORY PLUS CHALLENGE ALL ABOUT OCTOBER WORD SCRAMBLE Memory PLUS is a Silver Threads Service program for those 55+ who would like to enhance their memory skills in an active and social group setting. The PLUS stands for Practice, Laughter, Useful Strategies.

We encourage you to exercise your brain by solving an all about October scramble.

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rritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract of approximately 11% of the global population and results in recurring belly pain and changes in bowel habits. Often, patients with IBS also have psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety. PerCuro Clinical Research Ltd. and Dr. Denis Petrunia are conducting a clinical trial that is testing a new investigational probiotic to determine its ability to improve these psychological symptoms and intestinal symptoms of IBS. If you choose to be in this trial, you will be one of about 184 adult subjects between the ages of 18 and 70 years enrolled at about 20 sites in Canada. You will be in the trial for approximately 14 weeks.

You will first have a screening visit followed by a 6-week treatment course with the probiotic or placebo and then 4 weeks of follow-up. During the study, you will come to the site for four inperson visits for which you will be reimbursed and you will receive one phone call.

During the 6-week treatment course you will take 1 sachet of probiotic or placebo orally per day at the same time as breakfast.

You will have a 50% chance of receiving the probiotic or placebo and neither you nor the trial staff will know which one you are receiving. The placebo looks like the probiotic, but it does not contain the bacteria and is used in this trial to see if the effects are due to the investigational product.

According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, Canada has one of the highest prevalence of IBS in the world.

IBS can significantly impact an individual’s ability to live their life to its fullest. If you or someone you know has been living with IBS and would like to know more about this study, please feel free to contact PerCuro Clinical Research at 250-382-6270: • Ghassan – ext 2480 or ghassan@percuro.ca • Maddy – ext 2486 or madelyn@percuro.ca • Claire – ext. 2484 or claire@percuro.ca

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World Osteoporosis Day O ctober 20 is World Osteoporosis Day. This is an important subject to bring awareness to, as bone fractures affect millions of people worldwide each year.

By the age of 50, the average Canadian woman has a 40 percent chance of suffering at least one fracture caused by brittle bones.

One in every four Canadian women and one in every eight men over this age will be diagnosed with osteoporosis.

WHAT CAUSES OSTEOPOROSIS? Osteoporosis occurs when there is a lack of minerals in the bones such as calcium, and not enough time for the body to replace them which results in a loss of bone density.

This can affect us by our bodies either not producing enough bone or losing too much bone.

If we look at the progression of bone growth throughout our lifetime, bones will steadily grow in length and density until the later teens. After this time, bones will continue to increase in density but at a slower rate. Then in our 20’s, bones achieve what’s called their peak mass.

This means that they stop building density and natural bone loss begins.

the child once they are born. Typically, this can be replenished after the baby is weaned, but in our nutrient sparse modern diet, this can sometimes not be the case.

The good news is that this “silent disease” is preventable, and ideally we can start maximizing bone building when we are younger (and pre-menopausal for women).

So, what actions can we take to prevent our bones from becoming weak and fragile?

BONE LOSS PREVENTION • MOVEMENT - Regular physical activity is a way to maintain bone mass, increase muscle strength and improve balance.

Some of the best workouts include weight bearing exercises and strength training such as aerobics, yoga, tai chi, walking, hiking, stair climbing, weight training, squats, and lunges.

• LIFESTYLE - To stop putting our bones at risk, we can also eliminate habits such as smoking, excessive alcohol or sugar, sodium, caffeine and a sedentary lifestyle. Anything that induces more inflammation in the body is ultimately not supportive.

KEYS TO GOOD BONE HEALTH • VITAMIN D - Another helpful friend in helping calcium to absorb in the body is vitamin D. Of course, the best way of getting vitamin D is being in the sun for at least 15 minutes a day and eating foods that contain vitamin D. Vitamin D rich foods are: milk, eggs, cheese, butter, cream, fish, shrimp and oysters.

• VITAMIN K - Vitamin K is responsible for the activation for vitamin K-dependent proteins which help with blood coagulation, bone metabolism and the inhibition of arterial calcification. Vitamin K rich foods are egg yolks, liver, garlic, salmon, avocados, blueberries, spinach, swiss chard, collards, and kale.

• COLLAGEN – Collagen is the framework that makes up strong and flexible bones.

Vitamin C, lysine and silica can all help to generate healthy collagen pathways.

FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS • CALCIUM - When a diet is low in calcium, the body will take it from the bones to ensure normal cell function, this makes calcium a priority for bone health.

The best food sources of calcium are dairy products, veggies, leafy greens, fish, oatmeal, squash, garlic, sea veggies and cabbage.

• MAGNESIUM - Magnesium is Calcium’s best friend in helping the body to absorb and retain calcium. Our bodies aren’t as good at storing Magnesium, so it’s important to get enough of it in your diet via foods or supplements. Magnesium-rich foods are nuts and seeds, whole grains, legumes, veggies such as spinach, swiss chard, squash, turnip, mustard greens, broccoli and cucumbers. Magnesium comes in many supplemental options as well, such as in capsules, dissolvable powder, liquids, etc and is easy to add into your daily routine.

SEEK SUPPORT/TREATMENT Taking a preventative approach is the best option to lower the risk of this condition developing. If you feel that you are at risk and want further support or testing, please reach out to your healthcare provider.

Bones weaken naturally as we get older, but that doesn’t mean we need to develop Osteoporosis. Following a healthy diet and balanced lifestyle is always the best way to prevent disease in the body.

Unfortunately, there is no absolute cure for Osteoporosis, however with proper care, lifestyle and preventable choices we can ensure that our bones are working at peak health. Women of all ages from very young to very old should make building health and strong bones a lifelong priority.

WHY WOMEN ARE AT GREATER RISK Before menopause, women lose bone at a rate comparable to men (at a rate of one percent per year), however with the loss of estrogen at menopause, women will lose bone two to six times faster.

Another reason why women are particularly susceptible to osteoporosis is improper nutrition through pregnancy.

If the mother is not getting enough dietary calcium, the body will draw from calcium stores in the bones to support the fetal development and to support lactation to feed

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