January 31, 2013

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Life in the Valley

Health

Take stock of yourself and your children

Wealth

Helpful tips to keep your eye on the bottom line

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Health and fitness They fit together like a great marriage CARL WEBER SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

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Health and fitness are two of the keys to a better life experience. And, like any good marriage, there are ground rules to help provide the best experience. Here are some tips to help light your way.

1) Keep the pounding to a minimum. Choose a treadmill or a softer surface if you like to run or walk vigorously.

2) Vary the muscle patterns you use for aerobic exercise.

At your gym, try 10 minutes each of rowing, cycling, stair stepping, and elliptical back to back.

3) Keep your heart rate up while lifting weights by varying opposing muscle groups. Go from biceps to triceps, leg extensions to ham curls, bench press to lat pull downs. Less rest between sets gets the work done in half the time.

4) Maximize your pure water / clean air / sunshine ratios.

Exercise outdoors when possible.

5) Add some new flavour. Try yoga, pilates, Tai Chi, dancing, hiking or get a hula hoop. If it isn’t fun, you won’t keep it up.

6) Don’t forget to breathe fully. Remember, the best six doctors are air, water, sunshine, rest, exercise and diet.

7) Think of getting a workout buddy to help keep you motivated and accountable. Or get a dog.

8) Include flexibility, aerobic fitness and strength work in the ratios appropriate to your age.

9) Discover your weakest health link and work primarily on that. Move from weak link to weak link until you haven’t any left.

10) Up the pace of your household chores by 25 per cent and call it a workout. Crank the tunes.

11) Work on your health when you’re feeling healthy, not just when you have symptoms. Get a massage, maximize your Vitamin D levels, eat whole foods and organically when possible, tune up your spine and nervous system, and before you know it you’ll be experiencing fewer symptoms.

12) Don’t try to change anyone but yourself. Practice random acts of kindness daily.

13) Sit down to eat anything and stop before you feel full.

Think twice before you put anything on your hair or skin that you wouldn’t eat. Avoid chemicals.

14) Become the most positive person you know.

15) Trade your TV and computer time for people time.

Health and fitness are both a great marriage and a great way to celebrate life. Celebrate well!

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Why won’t the weight just go away?

NAOMI HORBATCH Special to the News

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very new year we make the resolution to lose weight and eat healthy and by the third week of January, all the good intentions fade and we are back to our old habits.

So why is it so hard to lose weight?

What are we doing wrong? It is not one magic fad diet or supplement that will bring the weight loss that we seek. Here are some tips (aside from exercise) to help you achieve your healthy body weight.

1. Don’t look at the scale as a measure of success. There is a psychological stress that happens when we are about to step on the scale. Instead, try on a pair of pants that you would like to fit into and put them on every few weeks.

The body doesn’t like to release weight until it trusts you will stick to your new habits.

2. Instead of saying “ I want to lose weight” say “I am working on weight release”. The mind doesn’t want to lose anything, it wants to keep it.

3. Feed yourself every two to three hours.

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6. Heed your digestion. As we age, our bodies do not make as many digestive juices. The body needs to break down fats, oils, sugar, lactose, starches, and proteins. If you are not digesting your food, you are not absorbing nutrients of the food.

7. Pay attention to elimination. Undigested foods in the colon can cause gas, bloating, foul breath and other symptoms. Bowel movements should be two to three times a day.

Think of a train coming into the station (consumed food); a train needs to leave the station to make room (bowel movements). If trains are always coming into the station and nothing exits, a backup occurs.

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It takes three weeks to make and break a habit; stick with your lifestyle change and focus on how your feel instead of what the scale says.

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Collateral vs. standard charge mortgages – what are the pros and cons?

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ince an increasing number of lenders are moving towards collateral charge mortgages these days, it has never been more important to understand the differences between a collateral and standard charge mortgage.

The primary difference is that a collateral charge registers the mortgage for more money than you require at closing – up to 125 per cent with one major bank – instead of the true amount you need to close your transaction (as is the case with a standard charge mortgage).

The major downside to a collateral mortgage becomes evident at your mortgage renewal date. For borrowers who want to keep their options open at maturity and have negotiating power with their lender, this isn’t the best product feature because

collateral charge mortgages are difficult to transfer from one lender to another. In other words, if you want to change lenders in order to seek a better product or rate in the future, you have to start from the beginning and pay new legal fees, which range from $500 to $1,000.

With a standard charge mortgage, in most cases, the new lender will cover the charges under a “straight switch” in order to earn your business.

In addition, with a collateral charge, it could be difficult to obtain a second mortgage or a home equity line of credit (HELOC) unless your home value significantly appreciates.

Lenders offering collateral charge mortgages promote the benefit that it makes it easier to tap into your equity for such

things as debt consolidation, renovations or property investment.

A standard charge mortgage gives you the ability to move to another lender at renewal should you want to without incurring legal fees, and many borrowers find it more beneficial to keep their options open. If you need to borrow more with a standard charge mortgage, you have the option of a second mortgage or a HELOC, which also enables you to take money out as your mortgage is paid down.

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The bottom line on tax returns Grass isn’t always greener on the other side

Anne Pley Special to the News

Why does my neighbour get a bigger income tax refund than I do?

This is a popular question and the answer runs the gamut of the income tax scene.

There are many income tax deductions to choose from, but they are not universal.

How many of them you can use to decrease your taxable income depends on your individual situation.

For instance, your neighbour to the left claims his spouse because she has no earnings. This deduction is not available to you because your spouse makes a good income.

Your neighbour to the right has a wife to claim but he is retired and it may be more advantageous for him not to claim the spousal deduction but to split his pension from work with his wife (for the sole

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The neighbour across the street gets a deduction for each of his four children. They are active in sports and dancing and he can use the deductions provided for these pursuits.

Two children go to college and he can claim the tuition and education fees.

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Financial advisors

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f we all had the time to research and take courses about investing, we could do it ourselves—it’s not rocket science— but it would be a full-time job. You owe it to yourself to meet with a advisor to work out a plan for you.

The key to finding the right advisor is in asking six questions in the initial meeting before discussing your personal finances.

1. How long have you been in the business?

I recommend working with an advisor with at least three to five years’ experience. A seasoned professional will have seen the markets through ups and downs and be better equipped to help you through the volatility.

2. What is your overall investment strategy?

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3. How often will you meet with us for review and/or advise of any changes?

By asking up front what kind of service and review your potential planner will provide, you can determine some of his/her level of commitment to your plan’s success.

It is important to note that some specialize in specific areas of expertise or choose to deal with clients with a certain net worth.

There is nothing wrong with this as specialized help is needed by some.

You should expect a review at least once a year, regardless of your balance.

4. What professional designations do you hold?

Advisors who invest in their education, invest in you, helping your money work harder.

Those advisors who carry such designations as CFP® (Certified Financial Planner), or CGA (Certified General Accountant) have taken considerable steps to understand the financial markets and how they apply to retirement, estate planning and taxation.

5. Are you a full service planner?

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or advisor will have access to stocks, mutual funds, and insurance products and solutions. It is not necessary for you to have a full service provider but it is helpful if the planner has colleagues available to provide these services.

6. How do you get paid?

There are several ways that financial advisors get paid.

Some advisors work strictly on commission from products and funds sold, while others work on a fee-for-service basis, taking a percentage of the assets held or charging a flat fee each year. Still other advisors use a combination of the two methods.

Remember, you are providing the advisor with business and you should come first. If you aren’t getting your questions answered adequately, find someone else you can build a trusted business relationship with.

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Is your kids’ behaviour baffling?

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Behaviour is an individual’s positive or negative response to an action. Children behave in many different manners depending on their environment or on their physical and emotional stability.

Behaviours are habit forming mannerisms that children can use to their advantage or disadvantage depending on their specific situation. Most behaviours are deemed typical for daily living, however, when a child’s behaviour begins to affect his or her life and the lives of the family, intervention may be needed.

Children’s behaviours can baffle parents and teachers as well as annoy and frustrate.

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or teacher can also ignite and escalate the child’s behaviour and stretch a small meltdown into an active volcano. It is important for the adults in the child’s life to understand, know, acknowledge and respect the child in question without being manipulated by the child.

Negative behaviours can be a child’s way of avoiding a situation as well as a crutch for anxieties and fears. Many children do not have the ability to voice how their body is feeling and use their behaviour as their communication.

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Innately, children want to be loved, accepted, understood and nurtured. However, if a child feels that their needs are not being met through positive attention, they may revert to negative behaviour, as any attention is good attention in their eyes.

Catch your child doing something good and praise them with physical touch, high fives, stickers, treats and time together.

Noticing a child is monumental and being there for a child is life changing.

Behaviours will come and go throughout the lives of children, but their memory of who was there to help and how you were there to help will last a lifetime.

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Time to visit your pharmacy H

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Clean the medicine chest Did you know that a medicine cabinet in the bathroom is actually not the best place for your medication? Medication should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. Old medications should be disposed of yearly.

Expired and leftover medication that is not properly disposed of can be harmful to you and to the environment. Most pharmacies take old medications (free of charge) and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner. You can bring in all medications, including over the counter medicines and natural health products. The best way to do this is to empty any pills into a bag and bring them to the

pharmacy. Liquids can be left in their original containers. Empty containers can be recycled where appropriate, but make sure you remove any of your private information.

Medication review While you’re at the pharmacy dropping off old medication, why don’t you sit down with a pharmacist for a medication review? This is a relatively new service that is paid for by BC Pharmacare for most people who are taking 5 or more medications. A pharmacist will record everything you are currently taking, including prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal products.

Any history of adverse reactions should be noted. The pharmacist can discuss your medications, including why they are being used and the best

way to use them. Talking to a pharmacist can help identify any problems, including unnecessary medicines and possible interactions or adverse reactions. The medication review can be shared with other health care professionals.

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Children are what they eat I s your child having difficulties in school with short attention span, restlessness, poor concentration, mood swings, and possible hyperactivity?

Children who are unable to stay seated, who are impulsive, and have difficulty following instructions may be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

ADD is becoming a very common “label” for children and even some adults. The typical symptoms are lack of concentration, shortened memory and attention span, difficulty writing and reading, impulsiveness, and being easily distracted.

The usual medical prescription is Ritalin. Some children respond well to this medication, but others do not.

In any case, the underlying

cause of the behaviour disorder should be considered rather than just treating the symptoms.

Often, dietary factors such as food additives, sugar consumption, food allergies, and nutrient deficiencies contribute to and even cause behaviour problems.

In today’s fast paced society, the typical Canadian diet has become full of fast foods, refined carbohydrates, processed and packaged foods, as well as excessive sweets. Where has the healthy, wholesome, homecooking gone?

A nutrient-deficient diet rich in saturated fats, artificial colourings, preservatives, refined flour products and sugar all contribute to learning disorders, obesity, and subsequent health conditions.

The first step to healing your child is to feed him or her whole

foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, leafy green vegetables, chicken or turkey (not processed/packaged), fresh fruit, beans and legumes, and whole grains (millet, oatmeal, brown rice, rye, spelt, quinoa).

Eliminate sugars, such as pop, candy, and fruit punches, as well as refined flour products (white bread), since destructiveaggressive behaviour is significantly correlated with the amount of sugar consumed.

Also, avoid processed cheese and luncheon meats (cold meats, bologna), which are full of cancer-causing nitrates and other harmful preservatives.

The next step is to determine food allergies or sensitivities your child may have. Since refined flour products (bread, pasta, cereal, cookies, etc) and dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt) are typically overly

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consumed on a daily basis, there is a greater likelihood of developing an allergy to these foods.

Wheat and dairy sensitivities are significantly related to learning disorders, mood fluctuations, behavioural conditions, as well as digestive disorders. Naturopaths do food sensitivity testing to determine what foods may be aggravating your child.

Homeopathic remedies are also a highly effective method of treating ADD and other behavioural disorders.

There is no better time than the present to make the appropriate dietary and lifestyle changes for the health of you and your family.

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