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Tuesday, October 23, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
HEALTH
Stedman’s V&S
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and cancer. oday, many of us strugThe nutrient infusion has proven gle with a hectic lifestyle that leaves us feeluseful in both acute and chronic ing drained at the end By Dr. Tara Macart conditions. of the day. Receiving intravenous injections Are times changing or are we monthly, weekly, or twice weekly just getting older? Or both? Life is was able to control some chronic demanding and the list of things to symptoms like fatigue, depression, do grows ever longer. and chest pain (Alt Med Rev. 2002). Time off work used to take us on At my clinic, we use the basic a well earned vacation. Now those Myer’s cocktail and what I like to vacation hours are used to plunge call the Super-Myers cocktail. into the next home renovation. Ugh! These treatments have shown excellent With extra attention given to eating properly, success in enhancing the speed of recovery of we hope to have enough energy to persevere. mononucleosis, shingles, and the common And, if luck permits, a “sleep in” on Saturday cold. may act as a form of recuperation. That’s good to know with flu season right How long can we do this before burnout sets around the corner. in? Good question. I say, don’t wait. Do someThe Myers cocktail is useful in tonifying the thing replenishing periodically in order to pre- immune system to better resist germs. vent walking so close to the edge. I have recommended the Myers cocktail as The body always has needs in order to func- a preparatory ritual before flying to a vacation tion, and those needs increase as demands and spot. productivity does. If the plane carries 300 passengers, chances Nourishing the body through diet is import- are that someone has a contagion in a closed ant, but sometimes the digestive process can ventilation system. Few things are worse than exhibit its own sort of burn out. When our as- getting sick with the flu upon arriving at your similation of nutrients is compromised, our nu- destination. trient status becomes depleted. The Meyers cocktail is a collection of water Sadly, suboptimal nutrient status and true soluble vitamins and minerals mixed with a deficiencies can be more difficult to correct carrier fluid. than one might think. In this case, consider an It takes about 30 minutes to administer while intravenous method of recovery. the recipient relaxes in a comfortable chair with When food and supplements are taken oral- reading material. ly, absorption of the components is approxiAt Opti-Balance, most people enjoy a nice mately 10-15 per cent. When the same nutri- cup of tea while they have the Myers drip slowly ents are given intravenously, absorption is 100 into their circulatory system. per cent. That makes IV therapy highly efficient. It is a nice way to give back to yourself so you The Myer’s Cocktail, pioneered by Dr. John can keep on giving good energy out. Myers, was used to treat patients with various medical problems like chronic fatigue syn— Tara Macart is a regular columnist with THE NEWS. drome, fibromyalgia, infections, exhaustion,
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AfriCoustic Cafe to show local talent Qualicum Acoustic Cafe and the Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers present the AfriCoustic Cafe on Oct. 27 in Qualicum Beach, a showcase of local talent. Come and enjoy an evening of music and songs, poetry and stories — all in support of a good cause.
Mid-Island Potters Annual
Show & Sale
With many of the Island’s finest potters. Plus Special Guests
Ellen Statz
October 27, 2012 11am - 5pm
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Tickets are $20 available at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville or at The Shoe Inn in Qualicum Beach. Dessert is included. The musical fun takes place at St Stephen’s United Church, 350 Village Way from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — News Staff