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Vee McKey and Wolly

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rom Bermuda With Love

By Jean Mottashed Having a conversation with Vee McKey is like embarking on an amazing "around the world" adventure. You never know where you're going next.

From the sparkling waters of Bermuda to her idyllic rural property on the Radical Road near Port Dover, Vee's journey through life so far is colourful and charismatic with exotic locations, fascinating adventure and even some drama to boot.

Vee was born and raised on the island of Bermuda, about 1,000 miles north of the Caribbean, and her proper name is Virginia but, "Everybody knows me as Vee." She grew up around horses and began riding at the age of 4 years old. "I used to muck out stalls in exchange for riding lessons," she said. At the age of 16 she finally acquired her own horse. Since then, she's had a life-long love affair with equestrianism, competing in events in Bermuda, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

That's not where Vee's story ends. In fact, it's only the beginning.

This petite brunette has proven that she is passionate about many things. With a sunny disposition, a can-do attitude, boundless energy and a charming smile, it is obvious that she sees obstacles as challenges and problems as

opportunities. Diversity, it seems, is in her DNA. After earning a post-secondary diploma in fine arts in Bermuda, Vee became a licensed marine captain at the age of 19, piloting boats up to 60 feet long through the azure waters around the island. She spent more than a decade conducting snorkelling and kayaking tours, day charters, and dinner and cocktail cruises showcasing the captivating scenery and seascapes of her native land.

But wait, there's more. In 2001, Vee decided to pursue an interest in physical fitness and health, and she obtained her certification as a personal trainer and health coach. Today she runs a health and wellness business from her home near Port Dover, counselling clients in nutrition, weight loss, strength training and fitness.

It was her first love --horses -- that brought her to Canada in 2007 when Vee and her husband Stephen sold their businesses in Bermuda, bought a farm in Ontario and began training and boarding horses. In particular, the art and sport of dressage appealed to Vee. In her younger years, she participated in eventing and hunter/jumper competitions, but dressage offered a safer alternative as she aged.

Dressage is a very competitive equestrian discipline which demands a high level of skill and dedication on the part of both the rider and the horse. The musical freestyle category blends choreographed movements with music which produces a very beautiful performance of what is known in ordinary language as "horse ballet."

It has been five years since Vee first began training her 11-year-old chestnut coloured Hanoverian named "Wolkenglanz" (Wolly for short), and together they captured the adult amateur advanced championship in their past four competitions. Most recently, they won the

Adult Amateur Prix St. George and Intermediare 1 Ontario Championship at Kawartha Lakes.

Collectively, these wins qualify them for the Central American and Caribbean Games coming up this November in Veracruz, Mexico, so Vee is currently sorting out the logistics of getting the duo there and back. If she is successful at the CAC Games, Vee's sights are firmly set on the Pan Am Games in Toronto in July of 2015 where they plan to compete representing Bermuda.

It hasn't all been smooth sailing for Vee and Wolly. There was some unexpected drama. In the fall of 2010, Wolly suddenly suffered a panic attack -- he was "spooked" by something -- and he began bucking. "He launched me," Vee grimaces, "and I broke my back in the fall. It was November, so it was cold out. I had borderline hypothermia by the time they found me. I'll never forget that ambulance ride." She was told it was a good thing her body was in top physical condition from her personal training regimes, with more muscle tissue in the back area, or she would have been paralyzed.

Following surgery and a full recovery two years later, Vee got back in the saddle and today she and Wolly cut a dashing figure together -- horse and rider polished and gleaming, outfitted in the formal style of classic dressage, Wolly prancing and pirouetting in choreographed movements with every subtle pressure from Vee's knee or gentle feel of the reins. To be successful, Vee says, a rider must have a special relationship with the horse, one built firmly on trust.

And what does the future bring? Vee smiles, her eyes sparkling. The answer is... more adventure.

She plans to return to her beloved Bermuda and sail around the world with her husband in a 53 foot boat he built in their backyard.

Best of luck, Vee! As they say, the world is your oyster.

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he T erry Fox Run

By Dave Scott You could not have asked for a better day than last Sunday for the annual Terry Fox Run, which took place in Simcoe at Simcoe Composite Simcoe. The crowd was large, very supportive and listened intently before the run began to the many speakers who took the stage.

For myself one speaker in particular stood out and that was Krista Kitchen, a cancer survivor herself, she delivered her story about her battle with the deadly disease.

For her it was an emotional moment, talking of all the support from friends and family, of fellow cancer survivors helping her along her journey. She talked of losing a friend who was a survivor and was there for her in those dark days.

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The North Shore Runners joined the many walkers and runners taking part in the annual Terry Fox Run last Sunday. Inset: Krista Kitchen, guest speaker.

I have known Krista for a long time. She is a caring, compassionate person who is continuously helping others… it is who she is. Watching her give her speech reminded me just how lucky we are. Krista’s drive and determination, her love of family and friends,

her strength and devotion to fight this terrible disease is inspiration to us all!

Thank you Krista!

This year’s run raised over $15,000 at press time and donations were still coming in.

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Caleb Cober, Gina Aicken and Brandon Lawler, recipients of the 2014 Leighton and Betty Brown Conservation Scholarship, are congratulated by Tom Haskett, Chair of the Lee Brown Marsh Management Committee.

onservation Scholarship awarded to three local students

Three Long Point Region students pursuing post secondary careers recently got a boost from the Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA).

Gina Aicken of Delhi District Secondary School, Caleb Cober of Holy Trinity Catholic High School and Brandon Lawler of Glendale High School are this year’s recipients of the Leighton and Betty Brown Conservation Scholarship. Each student received $1,000 to put toward their post secondary education.

The recipients received their awards from Tom Haskett, Chair of the Lee Brown Marsh Management Committee, during the LPRCA’s Board of Directors meeting on August 6th.

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winners! These young people are all very worthy recipients and we wish them well in their future studies,” said Haskett.

Brandon will be studying environmental management and forestry at Lakehead University while Gina is entering the fish and wildlife program at Sir Sanford Fleming College. Caleb is enrolled in the environmental studies program at Wilfred Laurier University.

Each year, the LPRCA gives out the Leighton and Betty Brown Conservation Scholarship in partnership with the Lee Brown Marsh Management Committee.

The Conservation Scholarship program rewards graduating high school students continuing their post secondary studies in a conservation related field based on their

academic achievement and a demonstrated interest and involvement with the environment.

“It is very gratifying to see the enthusiasm these young people have for the environment and their understanding of the importance of a healthy watershed. Scholarships have been awarded to twenty-one students since 2007 and we look forward to continuing our support of local high school students in the future,” said Haskett.

During the awards presentation, Haskett noted that the scholarship is self-sustaining with interest from the scholarship fund covering the yearly scholarship awards.

The scholarship program was established in 2006 to recognize former Marsh Manager Leighton Brown and his wife Betty.

im Hortons is Sharing Even More Smiles This Week!

Annual Smile Cookie campaign launches today in support of Norfolk General Hospital Foundation!

Tim Hortons is bringing more smiles to Simcoe and Area with the kickoff of the annual Smile Cookie campaign. For one week starting today, Tim Hortons Guests can purchase a freshly baked chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $1 at participating restaurants in Simcoe and Area, with 100 percent of the proceeds proudly donated by Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners to support Norfolk General Hospital Foundation.

“The Smile Cookie campaign has continuously been successful year after year thanks to our loyal guests for their kindness and support,” said Hilary Robertson Tim Hortons Restaurant Owner in Simcoe. “We are honoured to support Norfolk General Hospital Foundation with all of the proceeds raised and to share smiles with all of our dedicated Guests. Stop by a restaurant this

week and purchase your freshly baked Smile Cookie to support a great cause!”

“The Norfolk General Hospital Foundation is very grateful for the ongoing support from Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign.

It is the perfect blending of community and corporate giving where treating yourself helps the hospital treat the health care needs of Norfolk and area.” Julie Powell, NGH Foundation Director of Development.

What began as a way to fundraise for the Hamilton Children's Hospital in Ontario in 1996, has grown into a major fundraising event across North America. In 2013, the Smile Cookie campaign raised $5 million across Canada and the United States.

Nationally, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners support more than 500 local charities through the campaign.

New this year, Canadians can share their Smile Cookie Selfies with friends and family. Simply take a picture of yourself

with your delicious Smile Cookie then share via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #SmileCookie.

Visit www.timhortons.com/smilecookie to learn more about the charities the Smile Cookie campaign supports across Canada or join the #SmileCookie conversation at www. twitter.com/timhortons and www.facebook. com/TimHortons.

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berdeen H ealth & C ommunity Services Foundation Awards Local Nursing Students

The Board of Aberdeen Health & Community Services Foundation was pleased to approve the selection of three deserving local students for the annual nursing scholarship. The candidates must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, demonstrate excellence in academic proficiency and community leadership and reside in Brant, Haldimand or Norfolk.

The 2014 scholarship recipients are Riley Featherston of Caledonia, Rachel Hall of Brantford and Carly Lindsay of Waterford. Rachel and Carly are previous Aberdeen scholarship recipients and are looking forward to returning to their university studies. Carly is entering her 4th and final year at Queen’s University, although she hopes to further her education and specialize as an Enterostomal Therapist and has her sights on completing her Masters in Wound Care at the University of Toronto in the not too distant future.

Riley is embarking on her first year of nursing studies and is excited about this new challenge.

With their determination, dedication to excellence and compassion for others, these young ladies are destined to make a very positive difference in the health care field in the future!

For further info on the Aberdeen Nursing Scholarship, please call (519) 756-5300 or visit the foundation website: www.aberdeenfoundation.ca.

The 2014 Nursing Scholarship Recipients from left: Riley Featherston, Rachel Hall and Carly Lindsay are pictured with Aberdeen Foundation ED, Anna Angold.

We are having adoption days every weekend in September at Ruffin’s Pet Centre in Simcoe Ontario.

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We have many wonderful cats and kittens looking for their forever homes and families!

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We do our very best to give any feline, no matter age, colour or disposition, a well deserved chance at life.

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Wednesday, September 24th

At Clark’s Pharmasave, the Natural Health Department is well stocked with quality supplements and is staffed full-time. They work closely with other health care professionals in the community to provide the best quality care. They welcome clients to come in for a health consultation – their goal is to educate and empower for a healthier you!

They carry a wide range of Natural Health companies including; Weber, Jamieson, and WellQuest, Pharmasave’s own brand.

Come in and visit our friendly/knowledgeable staff members Barb and Sue.

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dventures in Eldercare

By Dr. Bruce Veltri D.C., C.P.C.A. September is a great time to start new initiatives, like starting to develop good memory habits. Here are 10 tips to boost memory: 1. Get organized. Make a list of tasks, or jot things on your calendar or in your daily diary.

Don’t put things off; do them as soon as possible so you won’t forget.

2. Take time to remember things. Normal aging changes the brain, making your mind less efficient in processing new information. Slow

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down and pay full attention. Repeat what you want to remember several times to yourself and you probably won’t forget it. Listen carefully during conversations to remember details and people’s names.

3. Diet is important too. Fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants - substances that protect and nourish brain cells. Essential fatty acids found in fish and vegetables also protect and maintain proper functioning of the brain.

And drink water: dehydration causes fatigue, making it hard to concentrate.

4. Mental exercise stimulates the brain’s nerve cells to produce new dendrites (connections between nerve cells that allow cells to communicate with one another). These help the brain store and retrieve information, at any age. Challenge yourself with ongoing education, games and sports that require strategy and concentration (like bowling, golf, chess, crosswords, puzzles), start a new hobby, learn a new language, or learn to play a new instrument.

5. Regular, moderate, physical activity increases the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain.

Exercise improves cardiovascular health, which improves blood flow to the brain. Those who stay physically fit, also remain mentally fit.

6. Learn to manage stress. Stress and anxiety interfere with concentration, so it’s important to have relaxation time. Spend at least 15 minutes daily to breathe deeply and clear your mind.

7. Think positive. Being happy and having a positive outlook makes you more alert. When you’re alert, your senses are more open to receiving information.

8. If you are worried about your memory, get evaluated by your doctor or a specialist.

ostalgia

By Wilma F. Montgomery

Most of us have a few items around the house that we can’t quite bear to part with or something that we collect because, well, just because. Collectibles can be as small as a thimble or as big as a car, as general as souvenir spoons or as specific as hatpins from a certain era. It’s sort of whatever tickles your fancy and what you have room to store.

A number of years ago, we had a nostalgia event at Norview. Staff members, family and friends who collected items came in with their collections. A couple of the local museums had small displays. A number of local vintage/heritage car owners generously donated their time by bringing in their vehicles and that was a smash hit part of the day. Back then I participated as one of the staff. This time, on September 4th, by invitation, I brought my ‘Westy’.

This feels so cool.

Nostalgia collecting is about getting older, of remember good times, of capturing a moment in time and of realizing how far we have come, or not. It’s a window to the past, to an age or ages that are gone and perhaps

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oming Events

— Spirit Journey Lecture Series. Four Thursday evenings in the fall starting September 18 at 7pm, Grace United Church 18 Chapman St. West, Port Dover. Tickets $35 for the series or $10 each available at the TanMar Shoppe or by calling Nancy at (519) 5833937. Student tickets $20/$7.50. September 18: “The Christian Reformed Church” October 2: “What makes a Mennonite?” October 16: “The Ukrainian Orthodox Church” October 30: “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints”.

in danger of being forgotten entirely.

I remember a number of years ago, sitting with a resident who was then over 100 years old; we were talking about when she was a child. She could remember her parents and grandparents talking about travelling by covered wagon. Covered wagon. This conversation was taking place right after we had watched a film about bringing KFC to Japan and the film had begun with a scene of a jumbo jet slowly rising into the setting sun. My, what changes this woman had seen in her lifetime.

It seems strange that in my, as yet incomplete, lifetime enough time has passed that things that were common everyday, things of my childhood, have now advanced into the terms, collectable and heritage.

Things that could be given that designation when I was a child are now vintage or even artefacts, or perhaps it’s the other way around.

While we are perusing all this stuff do you ever wonder how much of what we use daily will be around in another 60 or 70 years?

When I look at what has disappeared from our lives and even our everyday memories I find myself blinking a few times in amazement.

On the flip side of that, think about what

— Saturday, September 20: St. Johns Anglican Church, Woodhouse is having a Pork Dinner!

Mashed potato, carrots , cole slaw, coffee, tea and fall desserts. Please come out and socialize with us. All are welcome. Tickets for the dinner will be available at the door. 5 to 7pm. Adults $12, children $7. St. Johns: 883 Norfolk Street South, Simcoe.

— Taoist Tai Chi OPEN HOUSES - Drop in to see a demonstration. Beginner Classes start soon! Saturday, September 20 from 10 to 12 Noon at 25 Peel Street, Simcoe. Phone (519) 428-0313 or visit our website simcoe@taoist.org or tillsonburg@taoist.org — Grace & Woodhouse United Church welcome all who attended church/Sunday school to gather

Many factors contribute to memory problems.

These include using certain medications, poor vision and hearing, vitamin deficiencies, fatigue, depression and stress. Depression, in particular, can cause problems with memory and concentration; it’s often mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease in older adults.

9. Get regular medical checkups. Abnormalities in blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and thyroid gland can affect your brain’s functioning.

10. Don’t worry about being forgetful. You’re not the first person to drive off with your coffee cup sitting on the roof of your car. Unless you feel your forgetfulness is unusually frequent, don’t panic. Staying calm improves alertness and, therefore, keeps your memory sharp.

If you are over 65 and living at home and having mobility issues, the Home Support Exercise Program (HSEP) is an exercise program designed for you. Call (519) 429-2644 and we will be happy to set up an initial visit with our HSEP trainer. It’s free and you do the exercises in your own home or apartment! There is no cost for the HSEP program; it is an initiative of the Ontario Government administered by the March of Dimes and Victoria Eldercare.

Dr. Bruce Veltri operates Victoria Eldercare, a non-medical home care agency matching exceptional care-givers with elderly seniors, to help them maintain independence and remain safely in their own home. Victoria Eldercare is conveniently located in the new Roulston’s Wellness Centre on Donly Drive in Simcoe. Call (519) 429-2644 or visit our web-site, victoriaeldercare.com for more information about our services.

will still be around. Things like plastic bottles and old batteries. Come to think of it, they might just make interesting collections and if you’ve a mind to it you could get started now, this minute. With the various advances we are making each and every day, they might be worth a mint in another 60 years.

But, speculation aside, we have what we have. The last little show was very well received. A personal favourite of mine is the jewellery; I admit that I do love my bling even if I don’t wear it often. I mean why have it if you don’t wear it; jewellery is meant to be worn.

Collections are meant to be ooohed and awwwed over. They are meant to be enjoyed on so many levels. It was so nice of the museums to add their contributions and to send along someone to answer questions. It adds such richness to everything as well as reminding us that they are open to us year round.

I’m a big believer in warm fuzzies. In the cold light of everyday living, warm fuzzies are a good thing and that’s what a show like this is; it’s a warm fuzzy.

for a REUNION on September 21, at Grace United Church, Port Dover. A special combined service at 10am will be followed by lunch and a chance to share memories with friends. Guest Speaker will be Sheena Marini. Please bring memorabilia you would be willing to add to our display clearly identified with you name & phone number. Spread the word, save the date & join us for this special occasion. RVSP at (519) 5830342 or by e-mail: graceuepd@bellnet.ca The Reunion Committee.

— YARD SALE - St. James United Church, 150 Colborne St.S. Simcoe in parking lot and inside. Saturday, September 27th, 8am till noon. Furniture,toys,books and etc. For pickup of large items call Doug at (519) 426-3882.

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espiratory Health

By Lyndsey Ross, RRT, BSc.

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Do you have a CPAP machine currently for treating your Sleep Apnea? Did you know that much like your car, your CPAP machine does not last forever? In our industry we often have people come in with CPAP machines that are more than 10 years old and the machines are often not working like they should be.

They are usually still delivering some form of air flow, however, the chances that it is the proper air flow setting are not always good.

Just like everything else ages and does not function as set, your CPAP machine is the same. It is quite common for machines, once they are of a certain age (usually over 7 years or older) to start to deliver either lower than set pressures or higher than set pressures.

This renders your CPAP machine not effective for you or your condition.

The best way to make sure your equipment is functioning properly is to bring it to your CPAP provider for yearly checks. This way it helps to find any problems with your equipment and allow us to help you resolve any issues. If your machine isn’t working properly, you would likely be eligible for a replacement which your vendor can help assess if that is an option.

Using a properly functioning CPAP is vital to successfully treating your Sleep Apnea.

If your machine is several years old and has never been serviced you should make an appointment to have it done so that we can ensure you are still effectively treating your Sleep Apnea.

Lyndsey Ross, RRT, BSc. Respiratory HomeCare Solutions Simcoe 39 Kent Street North, Unit 2 Simcoe, Ontario p. (519) 426-1113 e. simcoe@rhscanada.com

or the L ove of Hudson

By Jean Mottashed He is everything you imagine a polar bear to be -- shaggy yet handsome, large but nimble, dignified yet childishly inquisitive.

Meet Hudson, the sweetheart of the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

At first, he was feeling a little groggy on the warm summer afternoon of our visit.

We could see him a few hundred yards away reclining in the cool shade of a craggy cave opening, paws splayed out in front of him, chin resting on the ground. Later on, though, refreshed and ready for action, he began to ramble around his ten acre tundra landscape. That was when we were treated to an up-close-and-personal visit with the zoo's founding member of its signature polar bear breeding program.

Born and raised in captivity at the Toronto Zoo, this three year old carnivore is very comfortable with the human element of zoo living. He found a soft sandy spot near an observation portal and plunked his bulk down on his belly, all fours flat out, rear end facing his visitors as if to say, "How do you like my profile from this angle?"

Then slowly, he turned that majestic head and peeked slyly at us to judge our reaction.

The grandkids squealed with delight and it was love at first sight.

After a multi-million dollar renovation, the Assiniboine Park Zoo is a jewel in the crown of the City of Winnipeg, and the International Polar Bear Conservation Centre, dedicated to the research and conservation of northern species, is a remarkable centrepiece. The "Journey to Churchill" exhibit boasts a spectacular ten foot wide acrylic underwater tunnel through which you can view the bears swimming overhead. The magnificent Aurora Borealis Theatre is used as an educational tool to raise awareness of

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A stroll through the grounds of the zoo is like walking through a natural wonderland.

Visitors are taken past various landscapes starting with the prairie through a boreal forest then on into the Arctic tundra. Wolves walking along rocky hillsides, silhouetted against the sky, and caribou and muskoxen grazing on native grasses are just a few of the many species that delight and amaze.

Short of actually going to the Arctic, this

experience is the closest most of us will get to the great white north, and it is magnificent!

The polar bear exhibit, without a doubt, has become the main attraction. Reports from March of this year indicate that the introduction of the zoo's three other polar bears -- named Aurora, Storm and Kaska -- to Hudson went smoothly, and all four bears have integrated well in their new surroundings.

But there is only one rock star, and he is Hudson. No visit is complete without a personal nod and wink from his famous face… unless, of course, you catch him napping.

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orfolk Nature otes

By MARG WERDEN Are ancient hunters responsible for our fall colours?

The awesome shades of fall are just around the corner as our deciduous trees begin to change from soothing greens to bright oranges, reds and yellows. Only a few regions of the world

offer the kind of spectacular, showy fall colours that Ontario is so famous for. The climate and deciduous trees of Northeastern North America provide the perfect conditions for this annual display of colour that lines the highways and byways of Ontario in late September and early October.

Just why do the leaves turn colour in the fall?

A Native American legend tells the story of celestial hunters who killed the Great Bear constellation, which then shed his blood over the forests below. As the hunters cooked their prize, fat dripped from the heavens and turned some of the leaves yellow.

Don’t believe that one? Okay then, there is some science to it as well. During spring and summer, leaves produce chlorophyll which gives them

their lush, green colour. Chlorophyll takes its energy from the sun and transforms carbon dioxide and water to food or carbohydrates, such as sugars and starch. In the fall, less intense sunshine, combined with cooler night temperatures, stop leaves from their foodmaking process. The chlorophyll then begins to break down, the green disappears and is replaced by other pigments, which create the brilliant reds, yellows, browns and oranges.

Ontario Parks offers a fall colour report at http://www.parkreports.com/fall/ where you can track the colours and find out when they’re peaking in any area in Ontario. There are numerous backroads and country drives in Norfolk that offer a variety of viewing opportunities, so get out there and enjoy.

Are the colours of our fall foliage a result of a hunting accident?

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Dr. Marshall Thompson, B.Sc.DC Radial Shockwave Therapy is a new treatment option for those that are affected by conditions such as: • plantar fasciitis • bursitis • Achilles tendinopathy (commonly known as Achilles tendonitis) • tennis elbow • calcific tendonitis

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A pneumatic generator physically delivers the shock wave to the skin, where it is transformed to sound energy and delivered to the targeted area. The use of shock waves makes the treatment completely non-invasive and is well tolerated by patients. The effects of shock waves were discovered several decades ago after it was noticed swimmers in the Pacific Ocean were affected by the detonation of mines although they were well out of the blast radius. As the scientific community grew more understanding of the effects caused by shock waves, and medical technology advanced to a sufficient level, the medical profession was able to harness the power of shock waves for therapeutic uses.

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he kids are back in school, and autumn is just around the corner. It’s T time to start thinking about cold and flu prevention, for Naturopathic Doctors that means supporting a healthy immune system.

Naturopathic Doctors often get asked, “What vitamins are most important for me to take.” That is a very good question, and the answer is “Depends on your individual needs.” As a general guideline vitamins A, E, and C along with vitamin D, zinc and selenium are important for supporting the immune system. B Vitamins in optimal doses also support many of the metabolic processes within our body.

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Your diet should include a variety of fruit and vegetables and foods such as healthy fish or flax which are natural sources of omega 3 fatty acids, and whole grains. Be sure to limit refined sugar as it has been shown to suppress the immune system and promote infection. It is important to stay hydrated to allow our mucous membranes to protect us from invaders.

Two final lifestyle factors to be sure to balance are sleep and stress.

Adequate sleep is important for our immune system to fight off invaders.

Stress can be managed by regular practice of deep breathing for 2 minutes, at least 3 times per day. Exercise is also a great way to manage stress and there’s no better time that now to enjoy the beauty of fall in Norfolk whether it is going for a walk along our beautiful trails or getting the last bike rides in of the season.

Naturopathic Doctors are trained medical professionals who perform physical examinations and use natural techniques such as acupuncture, botanicals and homeopathy to achieve optimal health in a natural and safe way. The Naturopathic Doctors at the Armstrong Clinic, now celebrating 10 years of providing health care in Norfolk, are trained to assess and recognize physical signs and symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies and can help get your health back on track.

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