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2015 SYLVAN LAKE Health & Wellness Directory 1

Health & Wellness Directory

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2015 SYLVAN LAKE Health & Wellness Directory2

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The community’s pursuit of an urgent care facility has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years, but through the fi ght, one fact has remained clear — that Sylvan Lak-ers aren’t going to rest until they receive better access to emergency health care.

Earlier this year, news was received that fund-ing would be provided for the sought-after facil-ity, prompting commu-nity-wide celebrations as stakeholders began planning the next steps forward.

With the election of a new provincial govern-ment, however, uncer-tainty once again pre-vailed, and the Sylvan

Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee began contemplating ways of getting the issue back onto the table.

The result — a highly successful golf fundrais-er that brought in over $27,000 for the cause, proving urgent care was still at the forefront of community members’ minds — where it re-mains today.

Urgent care has since been identifi ed by both members of Sylvan Lake Town Council and Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Don MacIntyre as the community’s num-ber-one lobbying prior-ity.

And Sylvan Lake isn’t alone in the fi ght.

Along with the many

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individuals and business-es who have generously supported the cause, several municipalities surrounding Sylvan Lake — who stand to bene-fi t from the existence of such a facility — are also backing the pursuit.

But it is ongoing, and as such, it needs the community’s ongoing support.

Visit sylvanlake.ca/urgentcare for updates, and fi nd out how you can play your part.

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If you want to remain well, you need to consid-er all dimensions of your health. This includes your physical, social, emotion-al, intellectual or cogni-tive and spiritual health.

At the Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre, we offer programs that provide these types of needs for adults in the community. You do not need to be a senior to come to the programs we offer; they are open to all adults of any age.

Wii bowling, men’s yoga, mixed yoga, and exercise classes are of-fered weekly, meeting physical needs. We have professionals come in

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to the centre to provide foot care and chair mas-sage on a monthly basis. Scrabble, whist, bridge, crib, and bingo meet cognitive needs.

There is a weekly bi-ble study and occasion-ally a singing session for spiritual health. Every Wednesday we have a hot lunch and once a month we have a break-fast social.

Special events are also hosted throughout the year and provide op-portunities for adults to build relationships. Every program provides an op-portunity for socialization and emotional strength building.

There are education-al forums being offered where a health and well-ness professional or or-ganization is invited in to discuss their services and resources. Bus trips are scheduled regularly as an opportunity to explore central Alberta and at-tend many of the cultural events in the area.

It is important to re-main active in all of these areas of your life in or-der to maintain optimal health and wellness. Drop in to see what the centre (4908-50th Ave.) has to offer you or to make a

suggestion of what pro-gram you would like to see offered in the com-munity.

You can visit www.syl-vanlake.ca/fcss/seniors/agencies.html to view our calendar and newsletter, or “like” our Sylvan Lake Seniors Association Face-book page to keep up to date.

You can also call Mary-an (403) 887-5428 for more information or to register for programs, events and bus trips.

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As summer draws to a close, many people will reminisce about weeks spent relaxing and basking in the sun. Summer is typically full of fun, vaca-tions and relaxation, but while the sun and surf may be refreshing for the mind, sometimes the body pays a price for all of those days spent soaking up some rays.

Summer can be harsh on skin, feet, hair, and more. As the warm days wind down, practice some post-summer beauty tips to revive your skin, hair and feet.

SKINMany people now know of the dam-

age ultraviolet rays can do to unpro-tected skin. In spite of that widely held knowledge, skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in the United States, where the Skin Cancer Foundation says more than 3.5 million skin cancers are detected annually. The best protection against skin cancer and skin damage from the sun is to use sunscreen and remain in the shade as much as possible. However, sometimes sunburns and blotchy suntans prevail.

Revive summer-ravaged skin and feet

Moisturize the skin with a penetrat-ing product as a fi rst recovery step. Aloe is an item found in many healing skin balms and lotions.

If any part of the skin does not heal or looks strange, visit a dermatologist.

FEETWalking barefoot or in fl ip fl ops or

sandals is common during summer. But fl imsy sandals offer little protection against the sun as well as any dangers on the ground. Once summer is over, many people fi nd their feet have paid

the price, with calluses, blisters and dried-out skin.

Find a spa or nail salon that pro-vides paraffi n wax treatments. These treatments use warm, oil-based wax to provide pain relief and skin-softening benefi ts. The heat in the wax increas-es circulation and relieves pain and stiffness. Paraffi n works by increasing blood supply to the skin while also opening pores and trapping moisture from underlying layers of skin.

Pedicure treatments also can pro-vide some relief for your feet. Soaking and massaging the feet and address-ing any calluses can help feet recov-er. Think about also applying a deep moisturizer to the feet and then cov-ering them with cotton socks, which can be left on while you sleep, and you may discover the following morning that you have woken up with softer, smoother soles.

Summer is a fun time of year, but one that takes its toll on the human body. A few simple tips can recharge the body and have a person looking refreshed and revitalized.

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How to fi nd time for exerciseexercise. Try waking up 20 to 30 minutes earlier each day, using that time to hit the treadmill or jog around the neighborhood. You likely won’t be affected by waking up earlier, and you won’t need to alter your existing schedule for the rest of the day, either. If mornings aren’t your thing, make better use of your lunch hour, going for a jog or visiting your com-pany’s exercise facilities if that option is available to you.

• Work while you ex-ercise. Technology has made it easier than ever before to stay connected to the offi ce even when you are nowhere near your desk. Men and wom-en who can’t seem to fi nd time to exercise often cite the demands of their job

as the primary reason be-hind their inactivity, but those same individuals can use the technology at their disposal, be it smart-phones that allow them keep track of work emails or tablets that make it pos-sible to connect remotely to offi ce servers, to work while they exercise. Bring your smartphone or tablet with you when you work out on the elliptical or jog on the treadmill.

• Reduce your seden-tary time. A 2008 study from Australian research-ers found that people who regularly break up their sedentary time, includ-ing the hours they sit be-hind their desk at the of-fi ce, with movement had healthier waist circumfer-ences, body mass index-es and triglycerides than those who did not. While hourly breaks to walk around the offi ce might not seem like exercise, such breaks can benefi t your long-term health.

• Get creative. Many people associate daily ex-ercise with private gyms, and while gyms can serve as excellent motivators and great places to get full-body workouts, time involved in driving to and from the gym can make it diffi cult to commit to gym memberships. But you

Diet and exercise are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. While even the busiest men and women can fi nd ways to eat healthy, fi nding time to exercise can be more diffi cult.

While the benefi ts of regular exercise are sub-stantial, fi nding the time for daily exercise is not al-ways so easy. The follow-ing are a handful of strate-gies men and women can employ as they attempt to make more time in their days to exercise.

• Reexamine your free time. Few adults, and es-pecially those juggling families and careers, have an abundance of free time. But reexamining the ways you are spending your free time may help you uncov-er some moments for daily

don’t need a gym mem-bership to live a healthy lifestyle. When possible, take the stairs instead of an elevator and park fur-ther away from your offi ce door so you get a small cardiovascular workout on your way into and out of the offi ce. Rather than retiring to the couch after dinner, walk or bike around your neighborhood. Such simple gestures may seem insignifi cant, but the more creative ways you fi nd to exercise each day, the more benefi cial such ef-forts become.

While there is no way to create more time in the day, men and women can employ several strategies to make more time for dai-ly exercise.

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Make school day mornings easier

to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity.

• Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hec-tic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your

children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed.

• Encourage young-sters to pick up the pace. Some people are morn-ing people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the lat-ter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer en-

School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may fi nd school day mornings especial-ly diffi cult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, par-ents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning so every-one starts their days off in a more relaxing atmo-sphere.

• Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earli-er can remove some of the stress from weekday morn-ings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes

couragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning. Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet.

• Keep the television off. If watching the tele-vision is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distract-ed by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your de-vices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning.

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How bulk cooking can make meals easier Healthy family meals can

get lost in the shuffl e of busy schedules. Convenience may win out when parents are short on time, and it’s hard not to be enticed by the ease of fast food or the lure of frozen foods. While these options are certainly fi ne on occasion, there is a more nutritious solution for time-crunched families.

Planning is a big part of enjoying a homecooked meal, and cooking in bulk can help families enjoy more homecooked meals.

If bulk cooking is a for-eign concept, the following are some resources to help you along.

• Get started by brows-ing cookbooks, online recipes or speaking with friends and family members about their favorite meals, especially those that may be popular with younger eaters. Make a list of the

ingredients that go into your family’s favorite meals, selecting recipes that use many of the same ingredi-ents.

• Wait until you have a free schedule and ample time to go to the store to shop for all of your sup-plies. Have a list on hand and check off each item as you fi nd it. Cooking in bulk also means you can buy in bulk. Very often bulk-size foods are discounted, sav-ing you both time and mon-ey. Shop for the staples that are needed for most meals, including fresh herbs, cheese, spices, oil, and whatever fl avorings your family fi nds most appeal-ing. Large bags of rice and potatoes also are handy to have available.

• Clean out the refrig-erator and freezer, as you will need plenty of room to store your ingredients, and

later, your prepared meals. • Establish a dedicated

cooking day. Many bulk cookers cook on the week-end. You may be able to have a spouse or friend take the children for the day so there will be no in-terruptions.

• Gather all items that need to be chopped or sliced and set them aside. Leave ample time to chop or slice, which can take a lot of time. Use all of your

available cooking resourc-es, such as the grill, stove-top, oven, and slow cooker, at once. Then just drop the ingredients in as necessary.

• Have plenty of freez-er-safe storage contain-ers on hand. Divvy up the meals into containers and label clearly. Now each day of the week you have a fast meal that can be heated up in no time. Fresh bread and a salad may be the only oth-er components you need.

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How to improve indoor air quality in winterHomes tend to be stuffi -

er in autumn and winter. As temperatures outside dip, windows are closed and air quality inside homes can suffer.

Poor indoor air quality can not only be uncomfort-able, causing residents to experience headaches, dry eyes and nasal congestion, but also can be unhealthy. According to the American Lung Association, poor in-door air quality can cause or contribute to the devel-opment of infections, lung cancer and chronic lung diseases, such as asthma.

Though it’s not feasible or healthy to open windows when temperatures outside dip to near or below freez-ing, there are steps every-one can take to improve the indoor air quality in their homes.

• Add to your décor with plants. Plants provide both

aesthetic and practical ap-peal to a home’s interior. Houseplants can clean and purify the air in a home, helping to remove formal-dehyde, benzene and other toxins that can make indoor air unhealthy to breathe. Benzene is an irritant that can cause dizziness, head-ache, nausea, and blurred vision, among other side ef-fects. Formaldehyde, which is often found in homes thanks to its widespread use in a range of products, can cause watery eyes, nau-sea and wheezing.

• Watch what you are lighting up. Many home-owners know that smoking indoors drastically reduces indoor air quality, putting even nonsmokers at height-ened risk of developing var-ious respiratory ailments. Homeowners concerned about the indoor air quality in their homes should ban

smoking inside, no matter how low temperatures dip outside. In addition, home-owners with wood-burn-ing stoves and fi replaces should be especially dili-gent maintaining these fea-tures, as they can release harmful soot and smoke if they are not taken care of.

• Purchase an air purifi er. Air purifi ers are benefi cial year-round, helping to re-move allergens and parti-cles from a home.

• Pay attention to pets. Like their owners, pets tend to spend more time indoors during the winter. That means more fur and pet dander, the skin fl akes in an animal’s fur or hair that can trigger allergic reactions, is likely in your home during the winter than in the sum-mer. To combat this, bathe your pets regularly in the winter, making sure to wash the animal’s bedding in hot

water on a weekly basis as well.

• Open the windows when possible. Winter does not typically pro-vide many opportunities to open the windows, but you might get a few chances to let some fresh air in through the windows during winter.

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Creative ways to recycle leavesLeaves cascading down

from trees indicate the arriv-al of autumn. However, col-orful and awe-inspiring au-tumn leaves can be a hazard if left to lie on the ground too long.

Fallen leaves form a dense insulator to protect trees’ roots and prevent competing plants from growing. Decomposing leaves also provide nutrients for the tree. But wet leaves can be a safety hazard and leaves left on the lawn through the winter can pose a threat to the grass. These are just a couple of reasons why so much effort is placed on leaf clean-up in the fall. The following are some cre-ative ways to recycle leaves that fall from your trees in the weeks to come.

• Mulch: Shredded leaves can make for a great amendment to fertilizer for garden beds and even the

lawn. Leaves lying on the grass can be mulched into small pieces with a mulching mower so they don’t choke the blades of grass. Add the shredded leaves to a com-post pile or use them to fi ll container plants before add-ing regular potting soil.

• Insulation: Collect leaves to mound over del-icate perennial plants and shrubs. The leaves will add more warmth to the soil and may help plants make it through harsh winters. Just remove the leaves slowly when spring arrives so that the soil underneath can get the sunlight and water it needs to thrive. Leave some leaves in the yard so that an-imals can use them as nest-ing material and line their dens for the winter.

• Stuffi ng: Create whim-sical scarecrows as part of your autumn decora-tion scheme. Gather older

• Recreation: Leaves have long been favorite toys for children, who eagerly await jumping into large piles of fallen leaves. Fill paper bags with leaves and draw a tar-get on the front. Let kids test their skill aiming for the targets. Children can cam-oufl age their clothing with leaves and masking tape and have a more intense session of “hide and seek.”

clothes that you no longer use and stuff the sleeves of shirts and the legs of pants with leaves, which are less expensive and easier to come by than straw. Use a few pieces of straw around the neck and hand areas of the scarecrow for visual ef-fect. Tie off with twine and display your scarecrow.

• Decorations: Natural leaves can be used as deco-rations both inside and out-side a home. String freshly fallen leaves together and wrap them around a grape-vine wreath for a rustic door decoration. Leaves can be placed in clear vases and put on display for a cheap way to showcase some autumn col-or. Preserve favorite leaves with a lamination machine or by sealing them between heated sheets of waxed pa-per. Cut out the leaf shapes and use for hanging window decorations.

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Parents know that schoolwork comes fi rst, but extracurricular activ-ities can be important to a child’s development, serving as an avenue to meet new people and an opportunity to learn the importance of team-work. The following are a handful of things parents should consider when try-

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INTERESTSOne of the easiest ways

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Keep in mind kids’ exist-ing workloads when help-ing them fi nd the right afterschool activities. Many organizations are especially fl exible with teenage volunteers or employees, but parents still must keep a watchful eye to ensure kids do not

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Internships were once exclusive to college stu-dents, but many orga-nizations now offer in-ternship opportunities to high schoolers as well. Kids who fi nd themselves interested in particular subjects at school, wheth-

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Extracurricular activi-ties can help youngsters develop into well-round-ed adults. Parents can help kids fi nd the right activities while still en-couraging them to keep schoolwork atop their pri-ority lists.

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My kids won’t eat that

it around and my three-year-old had a little piece and said it was yummy. Then, he picked up the container of cake and handed it to me. He then lifted up the bag the cake container had been in, and handed me that ... so he could get at the blueber-ries ... which he prefers over cake. Clearly. He never had another piece of cake.

Later that night, when it was time for my wife and I to head out on our anniversary date, we offered to pay for pizza for the babysitter and our son to have a celebra-tion too, and to make supper easy for the babysitter. We were informed upon our re-turn that our son had taken a bite of pizza, and asked for chicken, peas and brown toast instead. Since we had all of that handy in the fridge, the babysitter happily made him his usual meal.

I guess my point is this: Our children develop a pal-ate, taste buds and prefer-ences right from when they are very young. We CAN infl uence that to a large de-gree for a period of time, and hopefully those habits carry on into the rest of their lives. I know of way too many people with onset diabetes, cancer, and so many other illnesses that I think food — good food — could play a major role in changing.

Kids will eat when they are hungry. So please, for their future and yours, feed them well. They will eat it, I promise.

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have lengthy discussions on how we planned to parent, and when the food thing came up, we had ideas on what we would say to work with our future child to en-sure a healthy start. They were just theories back then, but we felt confi dent!

Well, we do have a son now (he’s three), and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that kids WILL eat good food, and I have proof! Lots of it in fact!

We stuck to our plans as our little boy came into our world: My wife breast fed, and when it was time for pablum, we made our own with a Baby Bullet blender. It wasn’t too hard and was ac-tually fun! Our son loved it! Certainly there were things he liked more than others, but as a rule, he got no sug-ar at all for the fi rst year of his life, and very little in his second year. In his third year, perhaps a little more, but basically he eats what we eat, just less of it. This past weekend marked our 23rd wedding anniversary. We took our two-person kayak out onto the lake and pad-dled to a private beach and had a picnic. We brought along some various snacks including some farmers mar-ket carrot cake, made with butter, sugar and all the fun stuff. The reason was that at our wedding back in 1992, the cake was carrot, and I thought it would be fun to celebrate that way. After some of the main snacks of cheese, almonds, crackers and farm-fresh blueberries, I pulled out the cake. I offered

Before my wife and I had a child of our own, many of my clients would look at the meal plan I created for them and tell me, “my kids won’t eat that.” What always puz-zled me was that the meal plan was all real food. Good food. Chicken, beef, fi sh, eggs, rice, yam, potatoes, vegetables, good fats, fruits, and stuff like that. When I would try and say things like “Give it a try, you might be surprised,” I would get a fast answer of “You don’t have kids, you wouldn’t under-stand.”

I got the same thing if I happened to see a client in the grocery store. For some odd reason, people think I am the ‘food police,’ but I as-sure you I am not. I only help when asked, and offer advice when requested. It is not my place to judge — I happen to have polished off a one-litre

cherry chocolate ice cream tonight as part of my cheat meal. We all get to choose. Back to the client in the gro-cery store — I would always get: “I’m just buying this stuff for my kids, they won’t eat the good stuff.” That always made me sad, and I did won-der if I was wrong, and may-be kids wouldn’t eat good food. I know as a kid I ate a LOT of junk food, and maybe I was wrong.

I recall being in third-world countries with Rota-ry International, giving out wheelchairs, or helping with some project, and seeing the local children eat what they were given, without a sound or opinion apart from ‘thank you.’ So I always knew it was possible, but the ques-tion remained; can a North American child eat good food without a fuss? Before children, my wife and I would


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