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FREE MAGAZINE December 2024 www.HubMedia.info EditorHubMedia@gmail.com VOLUME 12 ISSUE 12

HUB LIFE

By Dave Scott Season's Greetings to you and your family. Thank you for continuing to read our magazine and support our advertisers!

I enjoy exploring story ideas, looking at the world differently, and sharing those thoughts with you each month.

Thank you to Charlie Upshall, Barb Anstead, and Kevin Rockefeller for sharing their knowledge and insightful thoughts. They provide The Hub with diverse articles for you, the reader, to enjoy.

Thanks also to our podcasters! Leigh MilnerChapman does the cooking show for Simcoe Natural Foods; Barb Anstead represents Healthy Well and Wise, and Hauser Dover Apothecary; Randy Halmo with the Boomer Music Experience; Advantage Athletic Therapy with Paige Martin and Braden St. Amand; Lori Broughton at Purposefully Unplugged; Amber McKnight from Simcoe Optometric; Causyn Cooling Heating with Craig Mellors; Lill Petrella from CMHA; and MPP Bobbi Ann Brady.

These podcasters provide valuable insight and information for all the good folks of Haldimand, Norfolk and beyond! Check them out on YouTube@hubmedia.

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There were some behind-the-scenes changes this year. Our son Lirum has been designing the layout for the past 12 months. Our daughter Erin helps every month by proofing the articles and adding input. Monica continues the most complicated job of all... editing my stories. Poor woman! A special thank you to Margaret Winn for her eye for detail as she proofreads the magazine each month!

And please, we cannot forget our four dogs who remind us hourly to get off our butts, stop working on the computer and walk them. They keep us healthy!

I am lucky to hang out with this unruly bunch every day. We may have different creative ideas for each publication, but we all value you, the reader.

We have strived to inspire, educate, and entertain you every month for 18 years.

This brings me to my point this holiday season.

Enjoy the time with family and friends. Laugh, smile, play, watch an old Christmas movie… and read The Hub! Most importantly, love your time together.

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HAVE A MAGICAL HOLIDAY SEASON!

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“I think the hardest point to get to is that point of asking for help or reaching out to other people and being honest with yourself.” ~ Mary-Kate Olsen “Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of strength.” ~ Barack Obama “One of the biggest defects in life is the inability to ask for help.” ~ Robert Kiyosaki As we age, the struggle to maintain our independence becomes more and more challenging. Inevitably, we lose our flexibility, our physical strength and our mobility. Some of us even lose our vision, our hearing, or, most sadly, I think, our cognitive abilities. Reality can be daunting. I have always been fiercely independent in my own way, and I am determined to retain that independence to the best of my ability. I have a hard time asking for help. At the same time, I try to be wise enough to be realistic. There are some tasks that, if I were to do them completely on my own now, would only reveal my stubbornness and foolishness.

One person is not always enough.

There are reasons why older adults may be reluctant to accept help. We have a fear of losing our independence. We genuinely don't want to be a burden on others. We may not know who we can trust completely. We may fear losing control of our lives or giving control to others. Some of

us may have outsized egos. Or we may resent what we feel is ageism.

For me, with my serious lack of lower body flexibility caused by my knee replacements, some tasks could very easily result in serious injuries. I would still like to carry bulky items up and down stairs and climb ladders, for example. Wiser minds than mine have now convinced me that such activities are foolhardy for me.

Long ago, I had a hernia operation. As I left the hospital, my roommate watched, laughing as I struggled to carry my luggage to my car after declining his offer of assistance. I drove directly to work. The school principal offered to cover my outside duty, but again, I declined and ended up having to break up a skirmish in the schoolyard.

Today, I would gladly and graciously accept those kind offers of help. There comes a point at which self-sufficiency must yield to reason, particularly when one's safety is at stake.

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Believe me, it has not been easy for me to accept that truth, but accept it, I must. For someone like myself, who has always wanted to do things my own way, on my own time, without asking for help, this change of attitude has been humbling and a little depressing.

But as we grow older, we can become wiser. We can learn that we don't have to do everything by ourselves, we can let go of some of our unnecessary independence. We can accept and be happy with who we are now. Two of my favourite sayings are, "Don't let the past remind us of who we are not now," and "Comparison is the thief of joy."

I now believe that what is best is to have a life in which you are surrounded with a strong support system, a few real friends who you respect and trust completely. You balance that with being part of a meaningful support system for others.

If you have always been used to being extremely independent, it is not a simple process. Letting go is not easy. But it ends up being freeing and, I think, very healthy emotionally as you develop the self-confidence to allow others into your world and your struggles. Maybe by the time you are my age, you won't have to keep testing yourself and proving yourself. The people who matter know who you are.

To accept help, you have to give yourself permission to let go of control and let yourself be vulnerable. For some, that may be the hardest hurdle to overcome but it is important, practical and realistic to let others step in and

help at times. Hopefully, we all get to help others in different ways, using our varied strengths.

I am coming to understand that accepting help is not one-sided. The act of helping benefits both parties. When someone is genuinely willing to help us, we know that we matter.

When we are genuinely willing to accept their help, they know they matter. That in itself makes life richer and more worthwhile. When we know that we matter to others, it gives us all significance.

I recently came across a reminiscence from Lazarus Lake, the famous race director I have referenced in past articles. He talks about cutting lawns the summer he was twelve. His dad suggested he ask old Mrs. Willis if he could mow her yard, and not for money. She was hesitant but agreed. Every week all summer, he did her yard. She lived alone and had no other visitors. Afterwards, they would talk over milk and cookies. Each week, as he pushed the mower back to his house, he would feel good about himself "because once a week I felt like I had taken a small step toward becoming a real man." Laz learned early that the act of helping is worthwhile for both parties.

By asking for assistance, older adults are not becoming less independent; rather, they are embracing interdependence. By accepting help, in addition to doing what makes the most logical sense for us, we are, in a way, giving a gift to the person providing help because helping others brings joy and happiness.

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HOLIDAY INDULGENCE WITH WITH MINDFUL MINDFUL INTENT INTENT

Celebrations.

Regardless of honoured traditions, cultures or belief systems, festivities are often associated with foods, feasting and special creations.

guest, it helps to be aware and have conversations to respect needs and avoid unnecessary symptoms or serious reactions and complications.

The abundant variety and bounty of any holiday season festivity can be fraught with challenges from a nutritional, digestive or health management perspective, whether as a guest or the host. Eating strategies and adjustments may be necessary. Special considerations and precautions, restrictions and avoidances may need to be factored in and considered, but open, honest communication can be critical to avoiding unnecessary symptoms. From mild, temporary annoyance to potentially life-threatening reactions, for many people, this is their every day.

It is not uncommon for people to shy away from these social gatherings due to nervousness, safety concerns, or embarrassment. Food reactions can be immediate or may not arise for up to 72 hours after consumption, making it difficult to identify trigger foods. If a guest declines invitations, brings their own food, or eats before arriving, it isn't an insult to your hospitality or cooking skills. They may simply be coping with the realities of their day-to-day challenges.

Allergies, sensitivities, intolerances, Celiac, Crohn's, IBS, GERD, diabetes, gas, bloating diarrhea, constipation, gout, migraines, mood disruption, inflammation, arthritis along with immune dysfunction are just a few conditions that can be triggered or aggravated by food choices or hidden ingredients. There are many religious or cultural considerations and observations, along with medication contraindications to certain foods and beverages, which may limit food choices and timing. So whether you are hosting or the

As always, I encourage moderation and balance.

Overindulgence can be hard to avoid for many, but there are tips and habits for intentional enjoyment without too much disruption: Eat well by making

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healthier choices six days a week but allow a treat meal no more than once or twice a week during the festive season; stay physically active; get adequate sleep; manage stress; drink plenty of water; try to stay consistent with three meals a day, spaced five hours apart. Another tip for everyone is to start each meal (or prior to consuming alcohol or sweet beverages) by consuming two bites of protein first! This alone can help reduce elevated insulin and avoid wreaking havoc with blood sugar levels.

Probiotics and digestive enzymes may be very helpful in avoiding and reducing digestive disturbances. A good balance of soluble and insoluble fibre can keep bowel function more regular. Having treats but smaller portions and altering some of your favourite holiday recipes with healthier ingredient options are also helpful. It is easy to search for delicious treats with a healthy twist.

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Many over-the-counter products are also available for sudden, occasional situations and events. My caution, as always, is that if you experience symptoms that repeatedly flare up or have no known associative factor, please do not ignore these signals. Masking, suppressing and ignoring can lead to serious, long-term complications and life-threatening consequences.

Advocate for your own health. You know your body better than anyone else. Know when to insist on qualified professional help.

Gift certificates for consultations or on-hand products are available in my home office for you, your family or friends. Give the gift of good health this holiday season.

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Paul David, AKA Bandaloni, is a one-man band show with his custom-made guitar and drum rig. A One-Man Band? That means bass and rhythm guitar, harmonica, a kick drum, two high-hats, snare drum, cowbell, tambourine, and singing with live harmonies—all performed simultaneously! Bandaloni plays songs spanning all musical genres, notably classic rock & roll and country.

Bandaloni often performs at our very own Norfolk County Fair!

bandaloni.com How did you get started with this?

It is a skill set that I acquired over the years. I can build, make and sell it.

Where are you located, and do you travel a lot?

I am in Guelph, Ontario, but I travel all over North America to different festivals, state fairs in the USA, the Calgary Stampede, etc.

How often do you perform?

Approximately 300 shows a year.

Do you like doing what you do?

I enjoy what I do, but after 25 years, it's harder to travel all the time and live out of a suitcase.

Did you have to take any courses or go to school?

I completed five years of art school and got my bachelor's in fine arts. I am also very active in the visual arts.

Where do you see yourself in the future?

I've still got a few years left in me. I still create art and am doing everything I want to right now.

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