Norfolk Hub Magazine, January 2018

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team victory dance that night and Randy jumped at the opportunity.

He quickly rented a double turntable with a mixing board placed in the middle, he then hooked into a couple of great sounding speakers and broke out all his vinyl records, 45's and 33's. Then the party began.

Randy's eyes lit up as he told me the story, "After that first night, I was hooked as a DJ!" Fifty years later, Randy's passion is as strong as ever. He loves to bring the music to the people and watch the smiles it brings to the many faces.

Next month we chat about that first dance! We all remember that special moment!

THAT FIRST GIG I sat back, relaxed, as I slowly sipped my coffee and listened to Randy Halmo explain his passion for music, how it all came about, and his lifelong joy of sharing music with others! Randy talked about listening to the radio all the time as a kid and being taken in by the beautiful sounds.

Dave Scot t P.S. Randy reminds us to watch for his upcoming dates at the Royal Canadian Legion #79 in Simcoe, as well as #158 Hugh Allen branch in Port Dover.

Growing up Randy was fortunate enough to be in the presence of his Uncle Jack Murray, a bass fiddle player of high esteem who played in the Len Langley Band on the local circuit and eventually became the backup bass fiddle player for the legendary Glenn Miller Band. There was also his uncle, Steve Murray, a noted singer with a sweet sound PROFESSIONAL DJ SERVICES combination, somewhere between Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.

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2017 was a wonderful year full of beautiful weather for the vineyards, a hard-working team of individuals and an amazing year for winemaking in Ontario's South Coast.

Winemaker Lydia Tomek and her team have been filling the Production Room with the latest vintages! The rest of the magic takes place in the kilns and cellars.

Starting January Burning Kiln Winery will be open Saturday-Sunday until it's full time hours return in April.

SIMCOESEALS Every year in late November, I try and make sure to attend the Simcoe Seals swim meet. This year was yet another great event! Shirley Shaw, the main cog in the Simcoe Seals' wheel, could not say enough good things about all the wonderful volunteers who keep the competition moving all morning long.

Ninety-nine swimmers from various local clubs took part. Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford, Sarnia, London and Woodstock all sent some of their most exceptional swimmers.

The bond among the participants was first and foremost. The cheering reached new heights for the many close finishes.

You have to appreciate the dedication these athletes have to their craft. They take every aspect into account, pool practice, fitness instruction, as well as nutritional advice.

Congratulations go out to all the swimmers and volunteers for another excellent meet and a special mention to Jayden who competed in her first event with the Seals.

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Scot Brockbank's Vision Eleven years ago, Scot Brockbank arrived in Port Dover nurturing a dream. In May 2007 he opened a running store, now named North Shore, at the corner of Chapman and Main. His goal was to make it the epicentre of sport in Norfolk County. Ten years later Scot was the runner-up as Norfolk’s Entrepreneur of the Year. What led him to believe that he could start up a brand new business completely different from any other in the area and become successful?

It all began when, as a teenager growing up in Mississauga, he started working in the restaurant industry. While in high school, he was employed at MacDonald’s and during the summers at the Mississauga Golf and Country Club. From both these experiences, he learned that much of an enterprise’s success is a function of presentation and how the customer perceives the retail environment.

To him, although catering to distinctly different clientele, both businesses stressed the importance of an inviting atmosphere achieved through lighting and design; and constant concern for order and cleanliness.

Scot absorbed these concepts thoroughly over time.

In subsequent years he worked in various parts of

the country, latterly in Chelsea, Quebec, a village in the Gatineau Hills. Scot had been participating in triathlons and was thinking about opening a store in Chelsea to serve its vibrant athletic community.

However, he was discouraged by the difficulties he would unavoidably incur because of complex language regulations. When he moved to Port Dover, he still had the same vision. At the time there was a recreational running explosion underway in North America. Scot imagined that he might initiate and foster this kind of growth in Norfolk. Port Dover seemed ideal and well-situated as it was beginning to expand and was located by the water. There was no cohesive running community here and actually, very few runners.

I remember that I reacted quite favourably when I first entered the store. In those early years, I know Scot was putting in extremely long hours staying open six days a week and having no extra help. With constant promotion the business became viable with a solid group of regular customers and participants in year-round clinics.

In order to operate a successful running store, it is virtually mandatory to provide clinics which will further the development of a solid customer base and lead to the creation of a central hub for the athletic community. Over the years, Scot has established clinics for learn-to-run, 10k up to marathon training, pool swimming, open-water swimming and indoor/ outdoor cycling.

Furthermore, in order to be truly successful, quality coaching programs are required. It all started with running. Scot was fortunate in that, when the numbers for learn-to-run began to increase, local runner Bill Martin came and offered his assistance.

Bill became instrumental in setting up the coaching

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philosophy and training the first group of running coaches. His modelling of the positive, inclusive, encouraging, empathetic style suited to motivating new runners has been the template for all the clinic coaches who followed him. The clinics last about 15 weeks, long enough that progressions can be conservative in order to reduce chances of overuse injuries.

Generally, Scot leads the experienced runners and a rotating roster of seasoned athletes coach the learn-to-run contingent. He has developed his coaching expertise through experience, extensive reading and by completing many certified on-line courses through "coach.ca" and "u.ironman.com."

Scot also enjoys doing design work for the store itself and for the North Shore apparel with its accompanying “running Bear” logo. I find the story behind the ubiquitous running Bear fascinating.

When Scot was living in western Canada, he had his totem read in an indigenous people’s tribal ceremony. The word totem comes from the Ojibwa word “ototeman” meaning “one’s brother-sister kin” or spirit animal. Many traditional cultures adopt animal totems to co-opt their virtues and strengths for inspiration and guidance. Scot’s totem turned out to be the bear, which he had tattooed on his ankle. It symbolizes strength, family-oriented protection and healing.

The running Bear seemed like a perfect fit as the centrepiece of the North Shore logo.

As time has passed, club members have become more and more group-oriented. The family atmosphere has grown stronger and more people are interested in doing events together as they continue to expand their horizons. Scot now finds the most fulfilling part of his job is observing the improvements in different ways in different individuals. He sees people achieving what they did not believe was possible and he gets tremendous satisfaction from watching his athletes cross a finish line. Their immediate reaction is sometimes, “I’ll

never do that again,” followed shortly afterward by, “What’s next?”

Scot takes the time to follow up with club members when necessary to keep their motivation and spirits up. He knows that it is important to care more about the person than the performance.

There is a saying in coaching, “Your athletes will not care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Every time I enter the store, now expanded to include full bike and openwater swimming sections, I am buoyed by positive vibrations. It has a West Coast feel, that is to say, a laid-back, no-pressure atmosphere, that Scot encountered and liked when working in that part of the country. He is a constant upbeat force and the shop is always clean, bright and cheery.

The store has been re-fitted and re-designed many times. It exudes the welcome and embodies the warmth that Scot had originally envisioned.

I believe it is deserving that Scot’s efforts to improve and support the fitness of our residents have often been recognized, including recently by being awarded a “Canada 150 Medal.” His philosophy, and the philosophy of North Shore Athletics is neatly summed up by a sign in the change room that states:

“You are your own limits.”

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IT’S THE SEASON FOR

FRIENDS AND FAMILY I recently guided two young female adults who, throughout our day on the water together, remarked that I certainly meet a lot of interesting people with what I do. I couldn’t agree more! This was their fourth trip in 2017 fly fishing with me. This tells you something already about a friendship that has been created in a short time. I have truly been fortunate to have met people from all walks of life – from young children through to adults in their very senior years. A significant amount of these people come from other provinces in Canada and countries around the world.

Most of my fly fishing guiding takes place on the Grand River in southwestern Ontario.

It is renowned for its fly fishing whether it is brown trout, smallmouth bass, steelhead (migratory rainbow trout), walleye, carp and a whole bunch more.

But it is not just guiding that introduces me to these people. I sit and/or chair many various committees, work with academics, am an ambassador for many outdoor companies, a nature interpreter for children’s summer camps, teach aquatic renewal programs at universities, and am in nine classrooms throughout several school days. I am with people for a significant amount of my waking hours throughout a day.

What makes me so proud is the bonding and the friendships this has created. It is the email or picture sent my way two to three years later of a memorable new trip a former client has been on. They want to share this with me. A smile comes quite naturally on these occasions.

When I am walking through the outdoors, or on a street, or in a retail shop, or a trade show, it is so gratifying to hear your name yelled out - especially by the young people who you have obviously influenced in some way. These young people run over and want their mom and dad to meet you.

One of my fondest memories happened a few years back. It was during a Grand River Conservation Authority’s children summer camp. This young seven year old girl grabbed my hand while I was walking all the children to a small stream to study aquatic benthics (insects). While we were walking and talking, she stated she wanted to be a scientist when she grew up. On our way back for lunch she came skipping up and grabbed my hand for the walk. She stated that she knew two scientists in the world – her and me. Talk about impact!

Unfortunately, my dad passed away at a young age just days before Christmas. My father told all of us children that family will always be there, but friends you have to make. I have never forgotten this. I have some of the best friends anyone can have. And I am constantly making new ones.

I would like each of you to reflect on your past year and think about all the great friends and family we each have and the special memories that occurred during 2017. I wish each of you a Happy 2018. Cheers!

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As a parent, you always want your kids home for Christmas. It just feels right to me when we are all under one roof at this time. I smile a little more and sleep a bit better. We watch a movie on Christmas Eve, get up early on Christmas morning and listen to carols as breakfast is prepared. Excitedly, we open our presents and then head out to visit family, returning home we make the Christmas dinner. It is a great day, and I look forward to it every year!

This year, however, my daughter was unable to return home from Ottawa. She became ill a few days before Christmas and was unable to travel. It was our first Christmas not being together and we missed her! We talked on the phone with her a few times on Christmas Day, but it wasn't the same. She assured me she was okay, that she just wanted to rest, and said we could make Christmas dinner another day.

Which brings me to the point of this story, no one should be alone on Christmas day. Thanks to Ronn and Cathy Hughes, along with Tim McCullough from the Port Dover area the 5th annual Community Christmas Luncheon was held Christmas Day at the Community Centre in Port Dover. The event is open to anyone

who wants to come and enjoy the community spirit of Christmas.

This story began six years ago when Ronn, Cathy and Tim attended a similar event in Simcoe. On the way home, they wondered why they couldn't do the same type of community gathering in Dover. Soon the three had rounded up volunteers and sponsors, and the next year the event was launched. It has continued to grow for the past five years. Ronn tells me that Cathy is the driving force behind the scenes and without all the great volunteers (40 this year) and donations it would not be possible. I asked Ronn if there was anything that stuck out over the years? A warm smile crossed his face as he explained in year two that a lady named Helen Young showed up with bags of music makers and made it clear that if there were to be a Christmas luncheon, then there would be singing to go along with it. Ronn says it was a great start and sing-alongs are now part of the festivities. Helen passed away a few years ago, but Ronn credits her with adding life to the luncheon.

Ronn, Cathy and Tim want to thank all the committee members, volunteers, sponsors, donators and the community at large for all their help.

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On modern fuel injected cars, anything made in the last 20 years basically, you're not helping your car warming it up for 1015 minutes.

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On older carbureted cars, that can actually do damage to the engine by diluting the oil with fuel. So it is bad for the old heap.

With modern cars, all you are doing is wasting gas, increasing pollution, raising the temperature of the planet and making yourself 10 minutes late for your appointment. The proper procedure is to start the car, if it starts and keeps running, put it into drive, and go. Go gently, don’t just gun it out of your driveway, because you will be warming it up as you drive.

If it is bitterly cold, you can let it warm up for a minute or two, to allow the oil to thin out a bit and circulate completely, but if it runs, drive it gently to warm it up.

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Because it folds, it might work better on those days when you've spun your tires enough to create deep ruts that no amount of rocking will set you free. It all packs back into the plastic box for tidy storage.

This driver is as constant as the North Star. They drive the same (sadly) in all weather conditions and have the all-season tires to prove it. You are most likely to spot this driver sliding towards you across two lanes atop of few inches of snow covering a layer of ice.

THE EXPERT: I don’t worry about winter driving. I know how to drive in winter. If you know how to drive in the winter, its okay to drive 80 km/h in a 40 zone, during a blizzard. No, I never went to Winter Driving Skid School, but I have watched a thousand winter driving videos on You Tube . Who has time to learn to drive in the winter anyway?

I’m too busy driving in the winter.

GREENHOUSE EFFECT: You know what is super confusing? The defrost system of an automobile. Just how do they work? I mean the button says "defrost“, and it has a picture symbolizing the act of defrosting.

But what does it really mean? The Greenhouse Effect is really easy to spot. Just look for an automobile with the windows so fogged up with icy humidity that the motorist is operating blindly. Generally, the driver is peering through a small hole the size of a snowball.

THE IGLOO While the rest of us wrestle with the scraper and snow-brush, the Igloo driver deals with the snow by running their hand across the windshield, then they are good to go. These rolling ice cream cakes can be found in every town and city. They have zero visibility but don’t worry, the snow it will melt off eventually.

Maybe by May. THE GREAT UNWASHED: Just as men of a certain age are afraid to go out in the cold with wet hair, this driver is afraid to wash his car in the winter.

They also loathe having a spare jug of windshield washer fluid in the trunk. The result, Dusty-Beyond-Thunder-Dome visionimpaired cars that look like they have been spray painted by a combination of cat litter and glue.

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Place both hands on your shoulders. Rock back and forth weeping b. Sprinkle kitty litter in front of your tires, because you are the kind that keeps kitty litter in your trunk just for such occasions. c. Wait for roadside assistance. d. Dig away any ice and snow. Get distracted.

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I drive like I always do. I speed, I tailgate, and I don’t signal. I listen to A Charlie Brown Christmas while I do it. b. I adjust my speed and driving to reflect the weather conditions and my crushing anxiety. I hunch my shoulders and cling to the wheel like I am falling off a cliff. That means doing 35 km/h on the highway and a brisk 20 km/h on a residential street. c. Accelerate like a NASCAR driver, and slam on the brakes over and over until I hit something. d. None of the above.

5. HOW DO YOU PREVENT YOUR LOCKS FROM FREEZING?

7. IS IT SAFE TO USE CRUISE CONTROL ON ICY ROADS? a. Hey, if you are cruising, you are cruising b. It is never safe to use cruise control c. If you are on your way to catch a flight to a sunny destination, where you are going to take an actual cruise, you are allowed to use cruise control for the sake of symmetry. Otherwise, no.

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2018

The Resolution Solution Project

MICHAEL MARINI, B.Sc. Phm. Pharmacist

The typical topic at this time of year, is of course, the everpopular New Year's Resolution.

Perhaps this is your first or 50th attempt, you may want to lose weight, quit smoking or drinking, start exercising or focus on some other lifestyle challenge - at Dover Apothecary, we have the information and professional assistance to help you meet your goals, affect a permanent change and make them a reality.

Of course, not everyone feels compelled to make changes in this tradition of resolutions. Some individuals are very successful in laying out goals and digging in with the necessary tools and determination to succeed. Many of us will have made a vague commitment and a half-hearted attempt to achieve a loosely designed or very short-term oriented goal.

This year, I would like to throw out a challenge for each of us to make a different resolution - one that isn't centred on ourselves, but instead on others.

No matter how big or small, let's each of us make a resolution to make a positive difference in the life of someone else. Whether it is someone within our family, our community or on a global level, let 2018 be the year that we create a pay it forward attitude and exact a much needed and refreshing influence on the lives of others.

(It's one of the many things I love about The Hub - the tireless dedication of paying tribute to and focusing on the wonderful things people do in our community! This endorsement is entirely unsolicited, you're welcome Dave!

LOL) Whether you chose to be spontaneous (helping when you see an immediate need) or more structured (scheduling times in on your calendar to assist), in this Resolution

Solution Project, the bottom line is we each have so much we can find to give - ultimately we can make the world a better place and improve the lives of ourselves and others by doing so. Donate your time, your experience, shovel the driveway of someone that struggles with such jobs, cook an extra meal and deliver it to someone shut in or on their own, be a better listener - whatever it is, reach out, find a way to be selfless and enjoy what comes next!

The multiple mental and physical benefits of volunteering are reported by those who assist as well as documented through studies. Feel good endorphins (hormones) are released and can reduce the perception of pain and depression. Many people report a renewed sense of purpose, fulfilment and a boost of self-confidence. An increase of energy, as well as a physical and mental boost and The Happiness Effect, are all positive side effects when we focus on things outside of our own issues and make a difference. Get children involved - they are very capable and can contribute to others and think beyond themselves. Seniors often feel more valued and less isolated if they regain a sense of purpose - loneliness is common after retirement or through loss of a spouse.

Even pets thrive when they have a job such as visiting a nursing home!

We look forward to hearing what challenges you set for yourselves.

From all of us at Dover Apothecary, we wish you a very happy, healthy and abundant New Year.

Barb Anstead Holistic Nutritionist

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Professional Building Erik's Hearing Care opened its door at the Clapp Professional Building on Main Street in Port Dover in January 2017. The real story is the man behind the scenes, Erik Roggenkamp, co-owner of the business. Erik started out in the hearing device business back in 1972 at 28 years of age and has never looked back. I recently had the opportunity to interview Erik, and I have to say his vast knowledge of the hearing industry is very interesting!

Erik explained that back in the day folks had three choices for where their hearing devices could go, behind the ear, on the glasses or in their shirt pocket; all involved a wire heading back to the ear. In those days the earpiece was four inches (nowadays it's one to one and a half inches), the old style had three transistors, today there are 2200 transistors. Amazing. In 1972 you used a screwdriver to adjust the treble and bass, today everything is in the microchip and computerised!

Erik explains that at around 45 years of age we all begin to slowly lose some of our hearing. It is at this age that we should have our hearing checked every two years; every year if we already have hearing devices.

Stop in and visit Erik, make an appointment, the hearing test is free! Erik and his wife, Barbara are more than happy to help out; it is their life's work. Erik's sense of purpose was never as evident as recently when he was able to help a man whose hearing had been failing badly. When his hearing devices were turned on, the man began to cry.

Being able to hear is such a critical part of our lives, let Erik help you hear the music in your life!

Dave Scot t

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Adventures In Eldercare

UNCHARTED TERRITORY AND AGEING IN PLACE Dr. Bruce Veltri C.P.C.A. (Certified Professional Consultant on Ageing)

Make it a goal in 2018 to become more present. This concept is called "mindfulness" and by practising this technique, you will experience better health, more emotional stability and improved patience.

Mindfulness is a type of therapeutic practice where people are encouraged to be fully in the present moment and is used as a way of managing and accepting thoughts and feelings. The idea is to pay attention to your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations calmly and without being judgemental.

The beauty of mindfulness is that you do not have to take a class or join a group, you can practice mindfulness every day just by being conscious of what you are thinking and what you are doing. Unfortunately, many people do not consciously think about what they are doing.

Examples that could affect your health or safety could be overeating when you are not even hungry or daydreaming while driving when you should be concentrating on the road. There are also subtle ways your quality of life diminishes when you are not in the present, like having to reread a page or chapter of a book over and over or missing the point of a friend's story.

Sleep disorders are a common health problem with seniors. A study in Los Angeles of people aged 55+ who had trouble sleeping were asked to follow a mindfulness programme. After six weeks, the participants showed improvements in their sleeping. People in this meditation group also saw improvements in terms of their levels of fatigue and depression.

Here’s what you can do today to stay more in the present, to practice mindfulness.

Mindfulness usually requires a commitment of about 15 minutes to an hour each day of formal practice. Sitting in a quiet place and training the mind to stop wandering and become more focused on observing the breath, relaxing the body, and accepting thoughts and feelings.

As you begin your day after your morning meditation, it is often difficult to stay in the present moment. The Harvard Help Guide provides a simple way of training yourself to practice mindfulness as you go about your daily routine: • Start by bringing your attention to the sensations in your body.

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• Breathe in through your nose, allowing the air downward into your lower belly.

Let your abdomen expand fully.

• Now breathe out through your mouth.

• Notice the sensations of each inhalation and exhalation.

• Proceed with the task at hand slowly and with full deliberation.

• Engage your senses fully. Notice each sight, touch, and sound so that you savour every sensation.

• If your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to the sensations of the moment.

When you find your mind wandering take a moment to do the above exercise to re-focus your full attention at the task at hand.

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As I sit here breathing, focusing on the article I just wrote, the words of my editor, Dave, keep coming to the top of my mind. “Bruce, make your articles more personal, you’re active and healthy, and you’re almost 60 years old. Share your story, what’s your plan for ageing successfully.” I get it.

This article is informative, but it is kind of generic.

What do I do? How do I stay in the present? I have practised Hatha Yoga as taught by iconic Port Dover yoga instructor, Mary Goodlet for almost two decades. I stretch and breathe deeply every day, and I use the focusing meditations that I talk about above. I also love to walk. Spending time on a Norfolk trail at any time of year is a wonderful and beneficial form of walking meditation. I don’t plan on changing this as I age and when I choose to wind down my career, I will just have more time to do more of these types of calming and nurturing activities. I make these activities a part of my life, and they contribute to my well-being every day.

Dr. Bruce Veltri is the founder of Victoria Eldercare, a non-medical Home Care company serving Norfolk and Western Haldimand Counties. Please visit victoriaeldercare.com or our Facebook page for more information. Call 519-429-2644 for immediate assistance.

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FOOTNOTES

from Simcoe Foot Care & Custom Orthotic Centre It’s dry skin season! To treat dry skin on your feet, use a non-fragrant cream daily.

Creams are best as they contain a barrier ingredient that locks moisture in the skin.

With winter here in full force, Gail from Simcoe Natural Foods wants to remind everyone that the complete line of KI products is in the store. From the cold and flu formula for adults, to the cough and cold liquid for kids, along with the immune defence and energy formula for adults. Stay healthy this winter and keep that cold and flu at bay.

Use the cream on both of your feet, rub a small amount into the heel, bottom of the foot, and on the top of the foot but not between the toes (this is already a moist area).

Using cream after a bath is very effective in replenishing the skin with moisture.

Creams do help with dry skin as long as you use them regularly - they work better on the skin than in the bottle!

If no results are seen, you may want to book an appointment with your Chiropodist for a proper assessment and prescription cream.

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Starting Over.

I think the first time I started back running I decided I could play with the big boys! The next day I paid the price. I was sore everywhere, legs, back, feet, ankles, you name it, it hurt! I wanted to stop right there and give up, but I didn't. I persevered, and now if I miss a day of running, I feel off.

What I should have done, was listen to the folks around me who were experienced runners and were more than willing to help, but I had to learn the hard way!

What you should do is as follows: purchase a quality pair of runners, and start slow, run a minute, walk a minute; build gradually, there is no rush. Go every other day for 30 minutes, and before long you will be well on your way without all the aches and pains I had! Stop by North Shore Athletics in Port Dover, where Scot can help with the proper shoes and explain his Learn-to-Run Program.

Dave Scot t Next month, commitment.

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WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?

I’m sure that if you asked around you would find that you know at least one person who suffers from Sleep Apnea. We are hearing this term used more and more, and maybe it seems like more and more people have Sleep Apnea. But what is it?

Simply put, Sleep Apnea is when you stop breathing in your sleep.

In a healthy person, as they start to reach deep sleep (stage 3, 4 and REM) the muscles relax slightly, and your breathing rate slows down. This is normal and should happen, to a certain extent. However, in someone who has Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the muscles relax too much, to the point that relaxed muscles block off the airway which is what causes them to stop breathing. When this happens, the blood oxygen level will drop, and the brain will wake up. When someone suffers from sleep apnea this cycle happens all night long, where the airway is blocked, the oxygen drops and the brain wakes up, over and over.

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The gold standard of treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is called Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or a CPAP machine. A CPAP machine will provide pressurized room air, through the machine to a mask via a hose, that acts as a stent by using the pressurized air to keep the airway open and clear. Each person’s Sleep Apnea is different, and the setting of their CPAP machine must be prescribed by a Sleep Physician. With a CPAP machine, the airway is being kept open and someone with Sleep Apnea will not stop breathing and will reach deep sleep with no problems!

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Advice from Dr Dwayne Willaert, owner of Victoria Health Centre in Simcoe

"My 18-month-old son is my life." As a parent, our children are our number one priority and this being my first child (Number two on the way!), I wholeheartedly have come to appreciate how my skill set as a chiropractor can help newborns.

As parents, we tend to watch and listen for any little sign of our children not feeling well and then we want to address it as quickly and accurately as you can. You may not realise this, but there are many ways a visit to the chiropractor can help. I want to share with you some of those circumstances.

I often treat newborns that are born with torticollis (twisted neck), which can happen due to a baby's positioning in the womb or after a tough childbirth.

We must be aware that childbirth is a very traumatic experience for the child and can cause injuries to the spine and its structures, which in turn can lead to babies who cannot latch firmly or who can latch and not continue sucking or maybe struggle with coordinating suckling, swallowing, and breathing Another situation may be your baby can feed in only one position.

All these are areas in which I, as a chiropractor, can assist your child. A baby’s nervous system is developing on such a quick scale and using chiropractic treatment we see the baby responding quickly and see mom and baby getting relief.

We cannot forget one of the most common problems, that of course, is a colicky baby which we can also treat!

A proper assessment is our priority and adjusting the situation to help both mom and child. If you have any questions, please call.

Of course, I always recommend visiting your family doctor.

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Getting fit is such a crucial part of life for our longterm, physical and mental health. Fitness, along with proper diet, are two aspects of life we can directly control. When your body feels good, the mind also clears. It is how we are built.

The problem is that to get your body to work correctly, you need to know the appropriate order to do your workouts?

Enter Chris Lesage of Lesage's ABSolute Conditioning in Simcoe. I approached Chris after my last marathon and asked if he could help me take my fitness to another level. My focus was my back, core and upper body. With all of the running over the years my legs are crazy strong, but I never really addressed any other aspect of my body.

Chris was game to work with me, and with his 20 years of training a wide range of athletes, I knew I was in good hands. Chris went to work developing a plan for me that revolved around three different workouts, and that focused on the areas that I wanted to build.

I was surprised during my first class at just how many different muscles I used and the array of various

exercises Chris had me doing. We started with the foam roll section (prehab), from there to dynamic, then strength and conditioning, and finally static stretching.

Today we are going to spend a couple of minutes talking about the foam roll section which is done in part to smooth out any tightness. You work your gluteus, IT Band, Quads, Hip Flexors, mid and upper back. All these were done working both the left and right sides. I soon found out just how tight my hips were! With the roller you can recognise these tight spots that require a little extra smoothing out, so all of me! Chris was excellent, demonstrating every step of the way and then correcting my technique.

His easy-going demeanour and his commitment to his craft helped me to relax and focus.

My legs are my strength, but my goal is to increase back, core and upper body fitness. It is not going to be easy, but after a few weeks of working with Chris, I can already see improvement in my posture and feel my core engaging correctly.

I recommend stopping by and having a chat with Chris about your training needs; his expertise is sure to help you!

Dave Scot t

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GETTING OLD SUCKS especially if playing sports is all you

knew growing up. The injuries from days gone past return in one form or another. It can be tough!

For myself, a shoulder injury from the good old hockey days has proven to be my nemesis for the past five years or so. In 2011, I did an open water swim from Pottahawk to Turkey Point, and my rotator cuff was in unbelievable pain for the last two kilometres of that swim. I couldn't move my shoulder as a result for quite some time. Doctor visits didn't help, the healing process was slow and my shoulder never regained much strength.

This year I decided to try and find a way to get some of the strength back and after a visit to see Paige at Advantage Athletics, I decided I had nothing to lose. Paige explained that I had scar tissue build up around the rotator cuff and with physiotherapy and doing the exercises that we could break down some of the scar tissue and increase my range of motion and build strength in the shoulder area.

I was at the point where I was ready to try anything. Paige sensed my frustration and took the time to explain what my shoulder was doing and how she could help by increasing the blood flow to break down the scar tissue build up. She also made it clear I needed to do the exercises she gave me for the results to occur.

Next month, so what are these exercises and how much pressure should you feel when in physiotherapy?

Dave Scot t

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