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Health Services Directory Acupuncture Shuswap Acupuncture and Laser Therapy Pg. 21 2 - 140 Harbourfront NE 250-833-5899 Chiropractor Active Chiropractic Pg. 14 Daphne Brown, D.C. Uptown Credit Union - 2nd Floor 250-833-1010 or 833-5028
Self Management B.C. Pg. 20 www.selfmanagementbc.ca Shuswap Hospice Pg. 30 #209 - 231 T.C.Hwy., Salmon Arm 250-832-7099 Shuswap Hospital Foundation Office at Hospital Entrance Pg. 9 250-803-4546
Sorrento Chiropractic Wellness Centre 1223 T.C. Hwy., Sorrento 250-675-0063
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Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Pg. 11 Unit 1 - 1250 T.C. Hwy., Sorrento 250-803-5251
Church Directory
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Dentist
Health Foods/Specialty It’s All Good Bulk and Health Blind Bay Marketplace Pg. 18 (250) 675-2828
Dr. Elizabeth A. Kovalcik, Inc. The Mall at Piccadilly Pg. 11 Salmon Arm 250-832-3626
Nature’s Bounty 1257 T.C. Hwy., Sorrento 250-675-4323
Duct Cleaning/Air Quality Modern Purair Pg. 15 Salmon Arm 250-832-2509 Proair Heating & Cooling & Duct Cleaning Pg. 6 250-832-6911 saproair.ca
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The Willows Natural Foods Pg. 13 729 Shuswap Ave., Chase 250-679-3189 Hearing Canadian Hearing Care Pg. 26 301 Trans Canada Hwy., NW Salmon Arm 250-832-3530 Sorrento 250-675-2202
Esthetics Bonnie’s Skin Care & Esthetics 2450-C 10th Ave. NE, Pg. 19 Salmon Arm 250-804-2335 www.bonniesskincare.com
Massage Therapy The Lakes Massage Therapy Pg. 11 Cathryn Rankin B.A. R.M.T. Blind Bay 250-675-5054
Grocery/Wellness Askew’s Uptown-Wellness 2701 11th Avenue N.E., Salmon Arm 250-832-7622
White Lake Massage Therapy Clinic Pg. 25 Harriet Hall, R.M.T. 3813 Parri Rd., Tappen 250-835-2290
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Health & Community Services Beestone Professional Building Health Services Building Pg.21 217 Finlayson Ave,, Sicamous BC 250-836-2817
Opticians InView Optical 1 Hour Optical The Mall at Piccadilly Pg. 17 250-833-1980
Fletcher Park Seniors Resource Centre Pg.17 320A - 2nd Ave NE, Salmon Arm 250-832-7000
Optometrists Sicamous Vision Care Centre Pg. 25 Dr. Shelley Geier, Optometrist 217 Finlayson St. Sicamous 250-836-3070
Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society Pg.27 P.O. Box 1463, Salmon Arm V1E 4P6 250-832-9616
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Pharmacy Askew’s Uptown Pharmacy Pg. 16 2701 - 11th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm 250-832-7655 Canada Safeway Ltd. Centenoka Park Mall Salmon Arm 250-832-8086
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Munro’s Sorrento Prescriptions 1250 T.C. Hwy. Sorrento Pg. 10 250-675-4411 Pharmasave Pg. 22 270 Hudson Avenue 250-832-2111 www.pharmasavesalmonarm.com Save-on Foods Pharmacy Pg. 29 1151 10th Ave. SW, Salmon Arm 250-832-6551 saveonfoods.com Shoppers Drug Mart The Mall at Piccadilly 250-832-2181 Play With Us
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Recreation Sicamous & District Recreation Centre Pg. 28 1121 Eagle Pass Way, Sicamous 250-836-2283 arena@cablelan.net Respite Care Ackerview Guesthouse Pg. 21 Ria Van Zeeland LPN. 1531 60th Street SE Salmon Arm 250-833-0445 Seniors Housing Arbor Lodge Pg. 2 331 8th Street SE, Salmon Arm arborlodgeinfo@gmail.com 250-833-3583 Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence Pg. 8 810-10th St. S.W., Salmon Arm 250-803-0060 Shuswap Lodge Retirement Residence Pg. 23 200 Trans Canada Hwy. SW Salmon Arm, BC 250-832-7081 www.shuswaplodgerr.com
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Stroke victims will benefit from campaign Laverne Dubois is leading the charge in Shuswap Hospital Foundation’s current fundraising campaign. One of the campaign goals is to purchase a $205,000 CT scanner upgrade to optimize efficiency and clarity of the scans. Laverne has a vested interest in raising the funds as access to the scanner in Shuswap Lake Hospital optimized her stroke recovery. Like other patients in Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and surrounding communities, Laverne’ was able to get timely treatment because Shuswap Lake General Hospital has been designated a thrombolytic centre for stroke treatment – a direct result of acquiring a CT scanner. Thrombolytic medications are used in the treatment of some strokes to clear blocked arteries. In select cases, it may reverse some or all of the stroke symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a tremendous difference for a stroke patient’s recovery. Laverne knows that all too well. The morning of October 15, 2013 began pretty much like any other for Laverne and her husband Ray.
After breakfast the couple decided it was time to clean up the gardens for winter and take waste to the local landfill. Ray headed out shortly before 10 while Laverne went out to the garden. She had not been there long when she began to feel unwell. Increasingly unsteady, Laverne made her way back to the carport and sat down. After being away for about 20 minutes Ray became uneasy and felt he should return home, where he found Laverne still sitting in the carport. He helped his wife up the stairs into the kitchen, where Laverne remembers developing severely limited upward vision. That is the last thing she remembers before waking up in a Shuswap Lake General Hospital bed. Back in the kitchen, Ray told his wife she should sit down, but Laverne refused. After 50 years of being together Ray recognized his wife’s behaviour was not normal and suggested calling the ambulance. He knew the situation was extremely serious when
“Shuswap Lake General Hospital has been designated as a thrombolytic centre for stroke treatment”
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New OR equipment improves efficiency Keeping her eyes open at a health event is helping to keep patients in the upright position. Last year Nurse Susan Schmidt saw a patient-positioning system and contributed toward the purchase of one for the operating room at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. “Instead of a nurse having to hold the patient in position while surgery is performed on his or her back, the device gives the patient an added sense of support and security while relieving a nurse to assist elsewhere. On the OR front, doctors are seeing more clearly now, as a new laparoscopic tower has improved the view. The clarity allows the surgeons to better see and identify vessels and organs, notes a Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation newsletter. The tower is also used by visiting orthopaedic surgeons when performing knee scopes and urologists doing cystoscopies. This is the second tower the foundation has purchased for the OR, bringing the local hospital up to speed with the need. “Thank you to the foundation from all the OR staff. Your support over the last five years has been tremendous,” wrote OR clinical care leader Irene Moncrieff in an email. “We can now perform two laparoscopic surgeries at the same time, increasing patient access.”
A new patient positioning system allows nurses to assist in other areas of the operating room.
Thanks to the continuing generosity of private individuals and the corporate community, the foundation continues to help improve care at SLGH. ■
Thrombolytic care centre improves outcome for stroke victims It’s time to get comfortable with Indoor Air Quality. There are several ways to improve the comfort and peace of mind for your home air environment. Proair and York offer air cleaners, air purifiers, germicidal kits, humidifiers, and heat recovery ventilators. Air cleaners remove dust and pollen. Air purifiers capture and kill airborne viruses, bacteria, and mould spores. These reduce allergies. York’s HEPA filters can remove up to 94% of the particles passing through your home’s heating or cooling system. Humidifiers ease dry skin, dry eyes, and nose bleeds. A Heat Recovery Ventilator exchanges air quietly, bringing in fresh, clean air from outside and removing stale inside air, along with dust, pollen, and other particles. Duct cleaning removes dust and allergens from your heating and cooling system. It also makes your furnace and a/c more effecient and last longer. Call Proair for your free quote.
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Laverne, who had continued to argue with him, looked at him and said “who are you? “What are you doing in my house?” Paramedics were quick to respond to Ray’s 911 call. Within a matter of minutes the ambulance arrived and Ray met EMT Jim Willis and his partner in the driveway. Ray explained that he thought Laverne might be having a stroke. Laverne’s memory of waking up in the hospital is with a doctor telling her to squeeze his hands. When she did, he went to the foot of the bed and asked her to push against his hands with her feet, which she did. “We made it girl” he said. Three days later Laverne went home with no physical or intellectual deficits. She required no special treatment or rehab and other than feeling a bit tired, she had no other symptoms. Laverne is sharing her story to remind others how important it is to seek medical care and how lucky she is that Shuswap Lake General Hospital is a designated thrombolytic care centre. And she is determined to pay it forward by helping the Shuswap Hospital Foundation raise funds to upgrade the CT scanner. ■
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H E A LT H • B E A U T Y • C O N V E N I E N C E
SHOPPERS DRUG MART™ IS THE PHARMACY LEADER IN DIABETES CARE Blane Ready, Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator at our Salmon Arm location has the expertise to answer all your questions and give you an enhanced level of care. Plus, through HealthWATCH® Diabetes Services and our partnership with the Canadian Diabetes Association, Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacists can provide the latest information and monitoring tools to help you manage your condition.
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Early intervention can improve psychosis Caught early enough, psychosis can be treated – sometimes for good. Without early intervention, secondary conditions can develop –depression, anxiety, substance abuse and/or hospitalization. “This has a huge impact socially and vocationally and psychologically for the family and there’s the risk of suicide,” says Shawna Rothwell, early psychosis intervention clinician with Interior Health’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse office in Salmon Arm. “Psychosis is a break from reality, a chemical imbalance and early psychosis would be the first experience with the disruption of how their mind is working.” This could include some loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia or disorganized thoughts or speech. Delusions sometimes include the false belief that someone is following a person or that they have special powers or abilities. And sometimes people living with psychosis have difficulty staying on track with conversations. Other symptoms could include hearing, seeing, smelling or tasting something that isn’t real, but is very real for the individual, adds Rothwell, Noting psychosis doesn’t discriminate based on socioeconomic status or ethnicity. “Part of our role is to work with young adults who are
Nursing student Jaime Smart and Mental Health case manager Shawna Rothwell.
experiencing their first episode of psychosis,” says Rothwell, “In a youth or young adult where there is a genetic risk, substance use can be a stressor and bring about the symptoms of psychosis.” Medication does play a very important role, and combined with education, support and counselling can prevent the Continued on next page
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Help us continue to provide Hope, Health & Healing in our community Your charitable donations are put to work to purchase much needed equipment in all areas of Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
Our current list of priority equipment includes: CT Scan Upgrade $205,000 OR HD Video System $50,690 Portable X-Ray Unit $60,160 Fetal Monitor (2nd) $21,880 Infusion Devices $34,800 Cardiology Chair $7,770 Plasma Thawing Unit $6,070
There are many ways to give: • Cash donations • Shares or securities • Make a bequest in a will • Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of an Insurance Policy
Your donations will help in purchasing this list of priority equipment for use in all areas of the hospital.
Visit the Foundation website for information or make an on-line donation by secure site: www.shuswaphospitalfoundation.org
Call 250-803-4546 • Mailing Address: Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3
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Mental health resources available for youth
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progression of symptoms and the risk of more chronic conditions such as schizophrenia, and lead to a positive recovery, says Rothwell, noting clients range in age from 17 to 30. The most common age for a first “psychotic break” is 17 to 24 for males and late 20s for women, who tend to develop symptoms later. Rothwell says the majority of young people know they are not feeling right and seek help, but she points out that if someone is paranoid or their insight is affected, the goal then is to try to work with the family to get help. Unfortunately, early warning signs are similar to normal teen behaviour – irritability, trouble sleeping or sleeping all the time. But it is important to seek help if family sees a change in a young person’s functioning, such as someone who did really well in school and liked it suddenly withdraws. “These are important (signs), particularly if there is a history of mental illness in the family,” says Rothwell, recommending concerned families reach out first to their family doctor or school counsellor, who may connect them with Mental Health Services.
“There is no waiting list,” emphasizes Rothwell. “Within a few days, people will have contact with someone.” For youths under the age of 17, help is available at Child and Youth Mental Health at 250-832-1719. In the fall Rothwell mentored fourth-year Thompson Rivers University nursing student Jaime Smart. Travelling to the Adult Mental Health Services office in Salmon Arm two to three times a week to fulfill her practicum, not only gave Smart the clinical experience she needs, but a desire to work in mental health. “I spent time learning about taking a leadership role to bring awareness to the community on psychosis and to work with decreasing stigma within the community,” says Smart. “Through discussion, I became intrigued with that and the need for awareness within the community and families, the importance of early intervention and ways for people to get help.” Smart’s work in Salmon Arm included working one-onone with clients, developing wellness and care plans and educating clients on proper hygiene and nutrition. She and Rothwell are in agreement that two websites offer valuable help – www.psychosissucks.ca or here to help.ca. ■
“There is no waiting list, Within a few days, people will have contact with someone.”
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Sorrento Health Care Centre opens
After months of preparation, the Sorrento Health Care Centre held its grand opening in January, with more than 80 people attending. The centre had been up and running for more than a month and the office has been busy. Many of those who turned up at the Jan. 17 grand opening listened to speeches from Columbia Shuswap Regional District director Paul Demenok, Interior Health representative Kirstine Hill, SACA president Barry Stokes and nurse practitioner Judy Deringer, all of whom spoke about the importance of the clinic to the area. MLA Greg Kyllo sent a letter to be read out at the event, as he was unable to attend. The clinic has exceeded Deringer’s expectations, and she remains amazed at the way the community has embraced her and the health-care society’s goals. Deringer is able to assess patients, order diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, blood work and ultra sounds. She can diagnose and treat chronic health conditions, write prescriptions, refer patients to specialists and assist patients in managing most chronic health problems. She can also help in prenatal issues as well. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. To make an appointment, call the office at 250-803-5251.
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Sorrento welcomes a community health centre.
Not only is the group searching for a doctor to come into the area, but they would also like to see specialists such as dietitians, diabetic specialists, counsellors and others who could offer their services to the area. With the clinic offering large and functional space, and room just across the hall to expand, this is a very real possibility. The health centre is still relying on donations to help keep the clinic running. Those who wish to donate to the centre may do so at the Sorrento Credit Union, or by calling Marilyn Clark at 250-675-2449. ■
Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre A partnership of Interior Health & the Sorrento & Area Community Association
New Patients Welcome! Piccadilly Mall • 250-832-3626, Mon.-Thurs. 9 am-5 pm
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For appointments, call 250-803-5251 Monday to Thursday, 9-12; 1-4
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Healthy meal choices benefit the whole family Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated – simply cook and enjoy! March is Nutrition Month – the perfect time to think about the benefits of eating healthy foods. Small changes can pay off big by reducing your risk, and your family’s risk, for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The Nutrition Month theme is Simply Cook and Enjoy! – and it is all about getting back to the basics by cooking delicious meals at home. Home-cooked meals are healthier, less expensive, and they can bring the whole family together. Interior Health’s registered dietitians offer some important reasons why home cooking is good for everyone. Healthy cooking is easy. You don’t need to be a chef to prepare healthy meals when you have the right foods and recipes on hand. “People who cook meals from scratch eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains,” said Jill Worboys, Registered Dietitian. “Cooking from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated; basic cooking skills combined with a few tasty ideas are all you need to make healthy and delicious meals at home.” Need some help to get started? The Nutrition Month website (www.nutritionmonth.ca) has some simple and delicious recipes.
With some planning healthy meals can be incorporated into busy schedules.
Home cooking is budget-friendly. Eating at restaurants can be expensive. Cooking meals at home helps save money for other important things. “Delicious and nutritious foods can be easy on the pocketbook. There are many ways you can save money when cooking at home,” said Jill. “Planning meals ahead of Continued on next page
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• Vitamins & Supplements • Natural Bodycare • Natural Cleaning Products • Gluten Free Products • Bulk Foods - Organic & Regular Grains, Beans, Pastas, Flours, Spices, Coffee, Teas, Dried Fruits, Nuts & more • Gort’s Gouda Products • Great Selection/Competitive Pricing
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Furnace & Air Duct Cleaning Some allergens in the form of dust, mold, pet hair and many more share our homes with us and accumulate in our HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system, making it impossible for homeowners to clean. Having your HVAC System cleaned will eliminate dirt, dust and debris built up in your home‘s air duct system. Is your home constantly dusty? Does anyone in your family suffer from asthma, allergies or any other respiratory related illnesses? Does your residence have a consistent odor; smelling like mildew, mold, tobacco smoke or any other harmful airborne contaminates? Are you worried for the safety of your family regarding the quality of your indoor air? Are you proud owners of a newly built residence and have just moved in? If you answered yes to any of these, then chances are, you need your furnace and air ducts cleaned. Generally, the average residential home should have their HVAC system cleaned every 2-3 years. This includes new homes as well. New home HVAC systems usually contain post construction debris and chemical contaminates which then, is distributed throughout your air duct system and released into your indoor air. Older homes usually contain dirty and dusty furnace filters, duct registers, stagnant dust
holding odors and constant dust build-up throughout your home. These are all just a few a signs indicating your HVAC systems needs to be cleaned. What are the benefits of a Clean HVAC System and will this improve the quality of my indoor air? Maintaining a clean HVAC system and providing proper filtration control will reduce the risk in airborne contaminates in your home and will provide a clean pure air environment. ■ Chris Bartsch Modern Pure Air
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Function, Fitness and Rehabilitation
Dr. Daphne Brown • Treatment for Spinal & Joint Pain • Sports Injuries • WCB/ICBC/RCMP DVA Claims • Custom Orthotics
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time helps you make the most of the ingredients you buy and reduces waste.” For more great tips on how healthy cooking can be budget friendly, visit the HealthLink BC website (http:// www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthyeating/everyone/budgeteating.html). Cooking can be a family affair. Getting the entire family involved in cooking, especially children, teaches important life skills and healthy eating habits. “Children who get their hands on food and help prepare meals are more willing to try new foods and are more likely to eat with their families,” added Jill. “Children benefit in many ways when families eat together. They perform better at school, develop a deeper sense of belonging and security, and are less likely to smoke and use drugs.” The 2014 Nutrition Month Campaign is dedicated to serving up practical advice. For more nutrition information visit the Dietitians of Canada website (http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/NutritionA-Z/Nutrition-Month.aspx) or you can speak with a registered dietitian at HealthLink BC by calling 8-1-1. ■
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Act quickly if signs of stroke are present Stroke is the third-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in Canada. Treatment is complex and time sensitive. In light of this, Interior Health urges residents to know the signs of stroke and get help as quickly as possible. Remember ‘FAST: Face, Arm, Speech, Time.’ If the face is drooping on one side, or there is weakness in one arm, or if speech sounds slurred or strange, it is time to call 911.” Interior Health continues to build on its success in improving treatment for stroke patients, with the (ageadjusted) rate of deaths due to stroke decreasing over the last four years. Interior Health participates in the BC Patient Safety
& Quality Council Stroke Collaborative. Teams at five Interior Health sites have been participating in this Collaborative since September 2011: Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm; Royal Inland in Kamloops, Kelowna General, Cranbrook’s East Kootenay Regional Hospital and the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. The Collaborative teams are working together to ensure efficient pre-hospital care, increase the rate of rapid medical interventions, further best-practice in Emergency Department stroke care, and help ensure patients at high risk for stroke receive the necessary follow-up. ■
Facts and information about vision loss in Canada
(NC) CNIB, Canada’s leading resource for people who are blind or partially sighted, has launched a new campaign to educate Canadians about preventing vision loss. Did you know: Five Canadians start to lose their sight every hour. Most major eye diseases are age-related. As our population gets older, more people are at risk. 75 per cent of vision loss can be prevented or treated if detected early.
Age-related macular degeneration affects about 1.4 million Canadians, with about 90,000 experiencing vision loss. About 60,000 Canadians with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have vision loss from diabetic macular edema. To detect problems early, Canadians should have their eyes examined regularly, particularly as they get older or if they have diabetes. ■
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Hearing deterioration can be gradual According to Statistics Canada, more than one million adults across the country report having a hearing-related disability. This is 50% greater than the number of people reporting troubles with their eyesight (StatsCan, 2002). Hearing is very different from eyesight it’s a disability that sneaks up on people. Hearing loss is less obvious than visual impairment. When looking at a book, it is apparent when the words become blurry on the page - you can’t fake it. Hearing loss is often subtle, easy to deny, or blame on others. Deterioration occurs gradually over time until words begin to sound muffled. When hearing deteriorates, it often affects the high frequencies, making words sound unclear or “mumbled”. Often the speaker is blamed for not speaking clearly, when the hearing impairment is the culprit. Hearing Aids can be a great help but it’s important to understand what they can and can’t do for you. Today’s hearing aids are primarily digital technology. The average hearing aid life span is approximately 5-6 years, and the cost will vary depending on the type of technology inside the hearing instrument. It’s very important to note that hearing aids do not return hearing to normal, and should only be considered an aid. When looking at the big picture of hearing loss, aids are only ¼ of the picture, the other ¾ is the responsibility of the hearing aid user.
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The successful user understands the commitment it takes to achieve optimal success. Hearing aids function better in quiet environments. They do not eliminate background noise; however some technologies make noise more tolerable and make speech more easily understood in noise. The more sophisticated the technology, the greater the improvement in more demanding or unfavorable listening conditions. Communication will always be better when conversation is face-to-face and in close proximity. Continued on next page
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Chlorophyll - Essential to all life! Necessary for the existence of life, chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants. Through photosynthesis energy is stored in plants as carbohydrates and enters the food chain. In our body, chlorophyll detoxifies, soothes inflammation, and deodorizes the bowels . Chlorophyll activates enzymes needed for every biological process, and is one of the greatest food substances for rejuvenating the blood and cleansing our elimination systems . Green Food Supplements can benefit energy, recovery, antioxidant status, bone health and they are an excellent source of chlorophyll . Chlorella , a green microalgae, gets its name from the rich quantity of chlorophyll it possesses (in greek: chloros, meaning green). Chlorella contains more chlorophyll per gram than any other plant and is an exceptional detoxifying
agent, capable of clearing heavy metals from the body’s tissues and supporting the optimum functioning of the liver . Chlorophyll significantly raises the pH in foods so that they are more alkaline forming (pH level > 7). Vegetables that are highly alkaline forming are asparagus, all leafy greens, sprouts, celery, bell peppers, to name a few. A highstress lifestyle can drop pH-levels, which can make your body more acidic (pH level < 7). The ideal body pH is 7.35. Low pH affects our health at a cellular level, leaving us more vulnerable to poor sleep, fatigue, poor digestion, obesity, bone mass loss and other health concerns. Balanced body pH plays a role in overall health as well as bone health. Monika Fahrig, CHN, Nutter’s, Salmon Arm ■
Hearing aids should be used with additional strategies
Continued from previous page
It is important to wear your hearing aids regularly. The more you wear your aids, the easier it is for the brain to understand and interpret the speech sounds being presented. When presented with difficult listening environments additional communication strategies can enhance the hearing aid’s performance. Take the opportunity to discuss
these strategies with your hearing aid clinician. Hearing Aids are just that - aids to help you with your hearing. Remember, the more realistic your expectations, the more successful you will be as a hearing aid user. ■ Keara Farrell, Hearing Instrument Practitioner Canadian Hearing Care www.canadianhearing.com
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Weight loss can be a complicated process We have all been taught the equation Eat less food + Exercise more = Weight Loss. Unfortunately, no matter how much we believe it, this just isn’t true. There are a lot more factors involved. What inability to lose weight and keep it off is not, is a willpower problem! What it is, can be any combination of the following: A stress response Stress makes us fat in many, many different ways. It will preferentially put pounds on around our waistline, the most dangerous place to deposit fat. It can raise insulin levels, predisposing us to metabolic syndrome &/or type 2 diabetes. It can remove our pleasure in food. It can ruin our digestion and frequently causes heartburn. One simple trick to help with stress and eating is to slow down. If you are a fast eater, you are eating under stress. Try to take double the time you normally would to eat your meals. A macronutrient imbalance One of the telltale symptoms of both a protein deficiency and a fat deficiency is an inability to lose weight. Because we have been taught that all fat is bad, there are a lot of people out there who are fat deficient. Fat is an important component of our sex hormones, our brains and every cell wall in our body. It turns out that research shows we actually need some fat in our diet to be able to lose weight. (No, this does not mean you can go out and eat all the bacon you want!) The quality of the fat is what matters. You need good
quality fat, not more fast food fat or processed food fat. We also gain weight if we eat too many carbohydrates. There is a lot of controversy over how many are too many and how the quality of carbohydrates makes a difference. Carbohydrates can be a whole article by themselves. A circadian rhythm issue This is a fancy term to say what time you eat your food during the day matters. Study after study has shown that people who eat breakfast either don’t gain as much weight or lose weight easier. Sumo wrestlers eat approximately the same number of calories as top competitive body builders but look very different. Body builders eat small meals all day. Sumo wrestlers eat all their calories for supper and then go to bed. Are you on the Sumo wrestler diet? Poor quality food Our bodies need us to eat to provide them with certain nutrients, both macronutrients and micronutrients, that they need to function. If our bodies don’t get those nutrients, they will continue to tell us that they are hungry and it is really hard not to eat when you are hungry. Poor quality food does not contain a lot of nutrients: vitamins, minerals, quality protein, and healthy fats, so we end up eating a lot more food. The extra food still contains calories so that gets stored as fat. When we eat good quality, nutrient dense food we don’t need as much to satisfy our body’s nutrient needs. Continued on next page
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Stress can contribute to weight gain Continued from previous page
Excessive exercise that you hate We all agree that we understand why couch potatoes can be overweight but why do some people who exercise religiously, for long periods, have problems losing weight? If you are exercising hard enough and hate it enough, you put yourself into a stress response. Stress chemistry increases the amount of cortisol and then insulin in your body. Insulin tells your body to store fat, not to burn it. You then have trouble losing weight. Slowed down metabolism from too much dieting When you restrict calories too much your body thinks you are on a desert island and that you are starving. It immediately springs into action to save your life by reducing your expenditure of energy. It becomes more efficient. It stops building muscle because that is a very energy and nutrient demanding activity. It slows down fat burning and increases muscle burning for fuel. When you go back to eating normally again, it takes a while for this process to reverse so you continue to store more fat than you did before you went on a diet. The more you diet (restrict calories), the harder it is to lose weight because of this mechanism. Unresolved emotional issue Some people may have had an unpleasant experience in their past that they either were too young to deal with or didn’t know how to deal with. Sometimes one of the ways we protect
ourselves from these experiences is by putting on weight. The extra weight actually makes us feel safe even though we may hate ourselves for being overweight. This can be a complex issue that will require professional help. ■ There is a wealth of information out there telling you how to eat and how to exercise. Every new diet book has “the cure” and a new diet book comes out almost monthly it seems. It is no wonder everyone is confused. What doesn’t get mentioned Continued on next page
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Older adults may need specialized vaccinations Though vaccines are usually associated with childhood or foreign travel, older adults may need certain vaccinations as they age. Even those who received immunizations as youngsters may need refresher doses or vaccinations tailored specifically to the over 50 crowd. Seniors are urged to talk to their doctors about certain vaccines. In addition to flu shots, there are vaccinations that can help prevent other illnesses, such as pertussis (whooping cough), shingles, diphtheria/ tetanus, and pneumonia. Shingles is a condition that affects those who had chickenpox as children, and can be quite painful. A vaccination is an easy way to avoid it. Many local pharmacies now offer on-site immunizations, saving people a trip to the doctor’s office. ■
Long term weight loss must involve healthy choices Continued from previous page
often is that while different dietary regimes work for different people initially, between 95% and 99.5% of people (depending on whose research you read) who go on diets will gain back the weight they lose within a year or two. This cannot be classed as a success. We need a sustainable way to lose weight if we wish to improve our health. This means learning how to eat differently all the time, not just for a short time. In order to continue to eat in a certain way for the rest of your life, you would have to enjoy it. What diet do you know that you would
want to follow for the rest of your life? And yet the way we eat has such a huge influence on our health, it is certainly worth finding a way to eat that we like but that is also good for us. Remember, we are all unique individuals and what worked for your neighbour or your sister-in-law, may not work for you. Finding your ideal way of eating can be an experiment but can also be fascinating and is certainly worthwhile. If you would like some help with your experiment, an excellent book just published is “The Calorie Myth” by Jonathan Bailor. ~ Dr. Marcia Baile, ND\ ■
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Program provides support during recovery process Substance abuse, be it alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription drugs, is a big problem in the Shuswap. And, as the new year is a time people often decide to make healthy changes in their lives, the Mental Health and Substance Use office in Salmon Arm has offered extra support for people who are just starting the recovery process. “ They may still have an individual counsellor or be in a 12-step program,” says substance abuse counsellor Jackie Evans. “It’s really hard to address all this information in individual sessions and certainly 12-step does not cover it.” An eight-week program began Tuesday, Jan. 14 and has run subsequent Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. It is expected the program will repeat throughout the year. Meetings cover the nature of addiction, including why some people become addicted while others don’t; withdrawal – symptoms and strategies; treatment – plans, long-term recovery, wellness and support groups; relapse prevention; feelings; behavioural strategies; mental health and recovery and skills to maintain recovery. “It’s meant to be educational, to provide additional support in order to help people understand the process they are going through and to gain some practical strategies,” says Evans, who will facilitate the course with Chelsea Braby. “One of the common things is when people who are going through withdrawal become very depressed or anxious,” she says. “ They can’t turn off their thoughts, and sometimes it’s just part of withdrawal. They don’t realize it won’t last.”
Evans says members of the group will learn about brain chemistry and the adjustment process that has to take place when people decide they want to stop using a substance. “We’re going to offer a lot of strategies and we’re hoping to be able to answer a lot of questions and concerns,” Evans adds, noting it’s not meant to be a counselling group so there are no confidentiality issues. “We’re trying to help people understand as they go through the recovery process and the more knowledge someone has about what they’re going through, the more likely they will be able to manage it better.” This is the first time the program is being offered in Salmon Arm and individuals are invited to attend one or all the sessions. For more information, call 250833-4103 or visit the Mental Health and Substance Abuse office at 431 Hudson Ave. ■
“It’s meant to be educational, to provide additional support in order to help people understand the process they are going through and to gain some practical strategies.”
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Your spiritual health is as important as your physical health!
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250-832-9196 191 - 2nd Ave. NE Pastor Sheldon Feener 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service ~ Everyone welcome!
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Sorrento Evangelical Free Church
Traditional, Guest musicians/singing 10:45 a.m. energetic Worship service 11:00 a.m. worship 1981 9 Ave. NE Salmon Arm. Everyone Welcome!
10:55 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday Morning Cafe (June & July) 9:30 a.m.
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PASTOR MYRON CROWN
Meeting in Cedar Heights Community Hall on Cedar Drive
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United Church of Canada FIRST UNITED
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church
250-832-3860
10:00 a.m. Services Sundays & Wednesdays
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10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 450 Okanagan Ave. SE www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca
Interim Priest in Charge: Rev. Canon Barbara Stewart
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Pastor Reuben Pauls
250 675-3636
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Differentiating between colic and acid reflux If infants were born with an instruction manual, early parenting would be much less stressful. Unfortunately for new mothers and fathers, tending to a baby is often a system of trial and error. Every child is different, and what works for one may not work for the other. Similarly, a child may be born who is easily comforted and takes to sleep, while its sibling seems to cry all day long. Getting to the root of those crying fits can prove rather challenging. Colic When crying goes on and on with seemingly no cause, this could be indicative of something more significant than just a fussy baby. Infants use crying as a method for telling their caregivers that something is amiss. Cries can indicate dampness, pain, sleepiness, or other conditions. But crying with no apparent cause is defined as colic. Colic is not a disease but rather a behavioral condition. Babies with colic cry for seemingly no reason and very often at the same time each day. Nothing seems to comfort them. In addition to crying, the child may thrash around or clench fists. Some believe that colic has its roots in the digestive tract, where there is the presence of lots of air that may stem from slow intestinal motility. Others believe colic is linked to an overstimulated central nervous system. Still, colic is not a diagnosis, but rather a way to describe how a baby is behaving. The colicky behavior may be indicative of another underlying condition, such as acid reflux. Acid reflux According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, acid reflux affects more than half of all babies under three months old and usually resolves itself between the child’s first and second birthdays. Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, muscle remains open and enables stomach contents to flow back up through the esophagus and mouth. Infants have immature muscle development, and their LES may not open and close only when swallowing, enabling food to come back up. The reflux can occur when the baby cries, strains or eats too quickly.
Symptoms may include excessive amounts of spit-up, crying and pain while eating. An infant may drink breast milk or bottles quickly and gulp the liquid down because it is soothing, only to find that this exacerbates the problem. Infants with reflux may begin to cry when lying down. They may also arch their necks and backs during or after eating or spitting up. Some children have silent reflux, where the acid does not come out of the mouth, but rather the baby swallows it back down. Reflux babies may learn to associate food with pain and can develop aversions to feeding. Whenever a child is exhibiting signs that go against the norm, parents can talk first to their child’s pediatrician. Different feeding or sleeping strategies may alleviate some of the crying. Medication or surgery may be needed in extreme cases, and a parent may be instructed to visit a specialist in gastrointestinal conditions for an accurate diagnosis. ■
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Common workout mistakes and how to avoid them Those already a few months into their New Year’s resolution to get fit may find that all the effort at the gym is not paying off as they had expected. Although exercise results vary, certain behaviors could impact just how much weight a person can lose and how efficient their workouts may be. For those who want to increase the measurable results of their workouts, try to avoid these common mistakes. * Not giving it enough time. Many people want to see immediate results when they begin a new exercise regimen. While such instant gratification is possible, it’s foolish to expect to wake up and look in the mirror after a week’s time and see a complete body transformation. Many health experts say a safe weight loss goal is one to two pounds each week. For each pound of fat to burn, you need to shed 3,500 calories weekly. Do this by exercising and reducing caloric intake. Don’t give up prematurely. After a few months your clothes may fit better and you can see a change in muscle tone and overall fitness. * Sticking with the same routine. Routines can make it easier to manage everyday life. For example, waking up
and going to bed at the same time each day helps many people maintain the energy they need to live life to the fullest. But routine is not always a friend with regard to exercise. When you do the same exercise routine over and over, your body becomes acclimated to that routine and your muscles recognize the motion. As a result, your body doesn’t have to work as hard to do the workout. Altering your routine means you’re essentially keeping your body on its proverbial toes. This will help you to burn more calories and even prevent you from getting bored with your workout. * Skipping strength training. Cardiovascular activities like running on the treadmill can certainly burn calories, but cardiovascular exercise alone is not enough to achieve optimal health. Strength training helps build lean muscle and strengthen bones, so it’s important to make both cardiovascular and strength-training exercises a part of your workout routine. * Maintaining a moderate pace. Much like doing the same exercises over and over, sticking to the same pace will Continued on next page
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How open windows benefit the environment Warm days full of sunshine give homeowners good reason to open windows and let fresh air into their homes. Not only can open windows boost mood and create an inviting living space, but open windows also can be good for the environment. * Open windows improve indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution has been described by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a primary environmental health problem. Indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air. In addition, the American College of Allergists states that 50 percent of all illnesses are caused by polluted indoor air. Because many homes are built to be air-tight to conserve energy and money, unhealthy levels of air pollutants can build up inside homes when windows remain closed. These pollutants may include radon gas, cigarette smoke, chemical fumes from paints and solvents and leached chemicals from modern building and furnishing materials. Opening windows for extended periods of time allows fresh air to spread throughout the home. Houseplants can also filter indoor air and make it healthier to breathe. * Open windows reduce energy consumption. A cool breeze entering a home through open windows can reduce the temperature inside of a home without having to turn on fans or air conditioners. This not only helps individuals save
Exercise should mimic natural movements Continued from previous page
lull your body into complacency. Vary the pace of your workout so that you move through intense, moderate and slow movements. Higher-intensity parts of the workout will get your heart pumping and burn calories. * Making unnatural body movements. Movements that mimic the body’s natural movements will be more effective at toning muscles. These movements include bending, stepping, jumping, and running. Unnatural movements may not be practical, and they may increase your risk of injury. * Working out alone. When you workout alone, you do not have the benefit of friendly competition to motivate you as you exercise. With no one to egg you on, you may be content to stick to a certain number of repetitions instead of trying a little harder. A partner can provide camaraderie and help you make the most of your exercise regimen. * Ignoring possible injury. No one is immune to injury, which can result from lifting weights that are too heavy or using improper form. If you feel you are hurt, don’t make things worse by ignoring an injury. The body needs time to recover from injury, and ignoring an injury can lead to additional problems that will only extend that recovery time. ■
money, but also it reduces reliance on electricity and fossil fuels. Opening several windows on opposite sides of the home can create a cross-breeze that will keep the home cool without the help of energy-guzzling appliances. Open attic vents can release hot air trapped inside the house as well. * Open windows reduce reliance on chemical air fresheners. Fresh air can quickly remove odors from a home. These can include old cooking smells, cigarette smoke, pet odors, or simply stale air. By opening windows, homeowners can clean the air in their homes naturally without covering it up with chemical air fresheners or other cleaners. The fresh air itself may simply smell good, or this pleasant aroma can be enhanced by blooming flowers or other natural scents from outdoors. * Open windows cut down on use of cleaning products. A home that never gets any fresh air can quickly succumb to allergens such as dust, dander and soot, necessitating the use of vacuums and other cleaning tools and products. But open windows can greatly reduce the buildup of such allergens, and therefore reduce reliance on appliances that guzzle energy or products that release harmful chemicals into the air. Open windows allow fresh air to flow throughout a home, improving personal health and benefitting the environment at the same time. ■
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Easy tips for creating a healthier lifestyle By Dr. Travis Stork (NC) For me, living a healthy lifestyle is about balance and practicing healthy habits in all areas of your life. Small changes can have a big impact in overall body health. Here are five tips for leading a balanced, healthy life: • Reduce your refined sugar intake. Whether it’s in our morning coffee or sandwich bread at lunchtime, sugar is hiding in many of our favorite foods. I always advise people to enjoy the natural sweetness of fruits and cut out as much simple sugar as possible – like in pop. • Do some neurobics. Stimulate your mind and enhance your brain’s performance by changing up your regular routine. Tie your shoes with your eyes closed, take up a new hobby, or hone a new skill. • Visit your doctor once a year (if advised) and your dentist twice a year for routine checkups; regular checkups with your doctor and dentist can help uncover issues earlier when they are easier to treat.
• Pay attention to your teeth and gums! Oral health is an important part of your overall health, so it’s important to practice a daily oral care routine which includes flossing, brushing for two full minutes twice a day, and rinsing. Only 44 per cent of Canadian adults claim to follow this oral care routine regularly*, and not surprisingly more than half of Canadians suffer from gingivitis. I recommend using Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste, which is clinically proven to help prevent and reverse gingivitis. • Catch some zzz’s. Try to get seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Establish a routine and get in sync with your body’s rhythm. Here’s a good test - if you’re getting up without an alarm in the morning you’re most likely getting enough sleep and have good sleep hygiene. Dr. Travis Stork is a practicing board-certified emergency medicine physician and an Emmy-nominated national television host. ■
How to protect yourself against stomach ulcers (MS) -- Did you know that a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori is the main cause of 60 to 80 percent of gastric ulcers, and of 80 to 85 percent of duodenal ulcers? The duodenum is the upper end of the small intestine. Normally, a layer of mucous protects the stomach and the intestine from the acidity of the gastric juice, a liquid secreted by the stomach glands during digestion. Helicobacter pylori weakens this protective layer by penetrating the mucus lining and creating open sores, or ulcers, in the gastrointestinal tract. In industrialized countries, close to 20 percent of people aged 40 and under are infected with this bacterium, and if affects close to 50 percent of people over the age of 60. Studies show that 20 percent of these people will develop an ulcer during their lifetime. Clinical studies have shown that probiotics can be useful in treating infections caused by Helicobacter pylori. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to eliminate Helicobacter pylori, but
unfortunately, the success rate is only 74.8 percent. When a multi-strain probiotic supplement, such as Probaclac, is added, the treatment’s efficiency increases to 83.6 percent. The fact that antibiotics cause several side effects is important to mention. These adverse effects, experienced by 38.5 percent of patients treated, include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea and taste changes. When a multi-strain probiotic supplement is given along with the antibiotics, side effects are reduced and reported by only 24.7 percent of patients. Jolicoeur recommends Probaclac as the ideal solution since it provides probiotic complexes that are designed specifically for every age group: children up to the age of 15; adults (can be taken from the age of 15); and older adults (age 50 and up). “Adding a multi-strain probiotic supplement to the medication given to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori significantly increases its efficiency and tolerance,” she said. ■
Sicamous and District Recreation Centre For over 25 years... The Sicamous and District Recreation Centre Society has brought you a recreation centre full of activities.
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Can human growth hormone cheat aging? Human growth hormone performs a number of biological functions and is in abundance when children and adolescents are growing. But HGH has recently become a coveted cosmetic supplement designed to improve metabolism, fend off weight gain and restore the vigor of youth. The off-label use of HGH has resulted in a multi-billion dollar industry but not without significant controversy. HGH, also known as somatotropin or somatropin, is a natural substance excreted by the pituitary gland in the brain. It stimulates growth and cell reproduction and regeneration. As a person ages, his or her HGH levels decrease. In certain instances, doctors will prescribe HGH to treat children’s growth disorders or deficiencies in adults. However, some patients seek it for improved vitality or as an anabolic agent to improve athletic performance. Many people view HGH as the fountain of youth because it can help diminish wrinkles and the physical signs of aging while improving energy levels and helping fight depression. But while HGH has its upside, there is still much to be learned about this complicated hormone. Several small clinical studies have looked at HGH in the injectable form. Many tout the efficacy of the hormone in growing muscles and bone, improving skin, ramping up sexual drive, and helping with weight loss. According to Stuart Weinerman, M.D., Division of Endocrinology at North Shore/Long Island Jewish Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Hofstra/North Shore LIJ School of Medicine, the
largest review of trials with HGH demonstrate that long-term use of growth hormone caused an average 2.3 kilogram (about 5 lbs) loss of weight, 2.6 kg (5.6 lbs) loss of fat, 1.4 kg (3 lbs) increase in lean body mass and no consistent change in bone density. Patients using HGH tend to feel better, too, as seen in quality of life scores. But these benefits often come at a cost. One significant disadvantage of HGH injections is that they are very expensive. Over the course of a year, men and women receiving HGH injections can expect to pay thousands of dollars for those injections, particularly if they are not covered by insurance. Injections also can only be given by a licensed medical practitioner, requiring multiple trips to the doctor during the course of therapy. Another pitfall of injectable HGH is that it is an artificial source of the hormone. When the body becomes accustomed to receiving HGH from an external source, the pituitary gland may decrease the natural production of HGH. Should a person cease therapy, he or she may find that they are now deficient in the hormone. The Mayo Clinic says that HGH isn’t the magical answer for staving off aging. The organization warns that there is little evidence that taking HGH supplements provides any measurable benefit for healthy individuals and it may actually result in side effects that are unhealthy. These can include carpal tunnel syndrome, swelling in the arms and legs, joint pain, muscle pain, and enlargement of breast tissue in men. HGH also may contribute to conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
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Freckles are a common skin condition Whether it’s a light smattering of spots over the bridge of a person’s nose or tiny spots covering his or her arms and legs, freckles are a reality for thousands of people. Despite their prevalence, many people are unsure just why freckles form or who is most likely to have them on their bodies. Freckles are spots on the skin that are produced from concentrations of melanin, which is the pigment in the skin that gives it its color. Freckles generally show up on people who have fair skin. Melanin is derived from the amino acid tyrosine, which helps with protein production in the body. Melanin is usually a black-brown shade and is produced as a defense against the harmful UV rays of the sun. In the body, the melanocortin 1 receptor on the MC1R gene helps produce melanin that tans the body. Variants of the MC1R gene will lead to freckles. Melanin is produced in two types:pheomelanin and eumelanin. Individuals who primarily produce pheomelanin tend to have freckles. Freckles also are largely genetic, and some identical twins may have similar freckle patterns. There are two basic forms of freckles. These include simple freckles and sunburn freckles. Both are made more prominent by exposure to the sun. Simple freckles are usually small, tan and round. Sunburn freckles are larger, darker and more irregular in shape. You’ll find them usually on the upper back and shoulders. Lentigines is the medical term for darker sunburn freckles that do not tend to fade in the winter. Freckles, although most common on the face, can occur anywhere on the body that is repeatedly exposed to sun. While freckles are not harmful and rarely lead to skin cancer, people who have freckles are at a higher risk for other skin conditions, which in turn may increase their risk of skin cancer. That’s because a person with the pheomelanin type of melanin has a lower concentration of photoprotective melanin that guards against the harmful effects of UV radiation. People with freckles tend to burn more easily and need to rely on sunscreen and covering their skin to prevent damage. When freckles are present, they may fade when the skin
Freckles are very common on light-skinned people. They form from exposure to the sun.
gets less exposure to the sun. But some freckles will remain. Those who are embarrassed by freckles can be diligent about covering up in the sun. There are various topical creams that can bleach freckles and lighten them over time. There also are dermatological laser treatments to lighten or eliminate freckles. Freckles are a skin condition primarily for those of light skin who are exposed to sunlight. They are largely hereditary and rarely harmful. Those who have concerns about the appearance of freckles can visit a dermatologist to discuss their options. ■
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PLAY WITH US! COMMUNITY RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SHUSWAP
Being active is vital to your health. Here in the Shuswap there are many clubs and organizations that participate in a variety of activities... SHUSWAP MINOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION For info. call Heather Davis
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Spring & Summer Sessions www.salmonarmhockeyschool.com 250-832-4511 • hockeyschool@shaw.ca
Shuswap Association for Rowing and Paddling For information: www.shuswaprowingandpaddling.com All ages welcome! Youth Team Instructor available
The best soccer experience for women in the Shuswap!! Info: 250-253-1353 • www.swrsa.net Email: swrsa.info@gmail.com
Shuswap Women’s Recreational Soccer Association
Shuswap Youth Soccer Association
With year round programming, soccer is the perfect way to ensure your child of any age is getting the proper exercise for a healthy lifestyle. Check out our website: www.shuswapsoccer.com to find out information on our upcoming programs.
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The Larch Hills Nordic Society Email: info@skilarchhills.ca Website: www.skilarchhills.ca
Salmon Arm Minor Baseball Website: www.salmonarmbaseball.com
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Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association www.salmonarmminorhockey.com Phone the SAMHA office at: 250-832-0095 or saminorhockey@shaw.ca
Shuswap Minor Football Ages 5-14 Spring Flag and Fall Tackle Programs Regist. info: Carla Floto 250-804-9040 Or visit www.shuswapfootball.com
Shuswap Ringette For more information please visit our website at www.shuswapringette.ca
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