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Keeping eye on health By KYLIE WILSON
KEEPING HEALTHY:
Vic Solimo has lived with Crohn’s disease for over 20 years. PHOTOS: Kylie Wilson
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IT was in the early 1990s that Wangaratta’s Vic Solimo noticed he was constantly tired. He got even more worried when he started passing blood in the toilet, and was losing weight unexpectedly. “I was extremely tired, I didn’t feel like doing anything,” he said. “I was pretty crook.” After doctor and specialists vists he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in early 1992. “I was a bit relieved, because I thought I had bowel cancer,” Vic admitted. The diagnosis makes him one of 75,000 Australians that live with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) that include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. His experiences have helped him spot similar symptoms in his sons Adam, who has ulcerative colitis, and Mitchell, who also has Crohn’s disease. Adam was diagnosed after becoming very ill during a South Australian holiday, while Vic said he got Mitchell to the doctor when he noticed him exhibiting similar symptoms to what he had suffered. Vic said the three of them know what each is going through, and his own experiences have helped him pass on advice to his sons on keeping happy and healthy. For the most part, he can manage his condition by ensuring he eats a healthy diet and stays away from hot and spicy foods and those containing MSG. continued page |
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GORGEOUS COLOR: Amanda Hausler relaxes in her garden. PHOTO: Wendy Stephens.
What’s in your garden: A range of established trees, fruit trees and vegetable gardens with an assortment of different plants. What do you enjoy about gardening: Working outside during all the different seasons. Favorite plant/spot in your garden: It is my Cork Oak tree. My favorite spot is at the back of my home where the table, chairs and chimes are. Water saving/conservation
tip: Lots and lots of mulch on everything. Some of it is pea straw used for vegetable garden, fruit trees and all the big gardens. I use recycled green mulch from the tip which is free. This saves water, time and money. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: Try to keep up with all the pruning on a regular basis. Top up all mulched areas and don’t let it get too thin.
CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS...
Do you live in the Rural City of Wangaratta, Alpine or Indigo Shires and want to showcase your garden on this page? Call Kylie Wilson on (03) 5723 0135 or email kwilson@ nemedia.com.au to find out more.
HERBS are an amazing group of plants with their striking foliage, textures, aromatic perfumes and flavors. Whether grown for culinary purposes or to beautify a garden or pot, herbs are an interesting array of easy to grow plants. Autumn is a great time to plant herbs in the garden or pots. If you have an existing herb garden now is the time to carry out some maintenance in preparation for winter. For the best tasting and looking plants, harvest regularly to encourage the growth of new foliage and to maintain a compact shape. Harvest ready herbs and hang upside down in an airy place to dry, then store in an air tight container or freeze. Many herbs are classed as annuals and need replanting each year. They die down during the cooler months, especially frost tender herbs like basil. Let some go to seed to be collected when mature and dried ready for use later in the garden. Other herbs grow all year round. Perennial herbs like rosemary, parsley, sage, thyme, mint, oregano and chives can be planted now in the garden or pots. They will grow through the winter months but at a slower rate than during spring and summer. These are usually propagated from cuttings or division.
WITH DEBBI GIBSON, HORTICULTURALIST
The key secret to growing herbs is location. They must receive plenty of sunlight and have very good drainage. Herbs don’t like poorly drained soil as they may get wet feet and rot. If drainage is a problem, improve it by adding lots of organic matter or mounding the soil up and raising the garden bed. If growing in pots, always use a premium quality potting mix and, if necessary, move the pots around to receive sunlight. Mulch to keep the soil warm, fertilise crops once a month with a liquid fertiliser and protect young seedlings from snails and slugs. Herbs have a wide range of foliage colors ranging from green to lime, purple and bronze, gold, variegated and a mixture of all with additional color when in flower. Choose your favourites and get planting. Happy gardening.
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IN THE FAMILY: Vic Solimo (left) discusses health with son Adam, who suffers from a related condition, ulcerative colitis.
While Vic can still suffer from fatigue, he keeps himself very active and fit playing sports including racquetball and golf, and keeps an eye on his health with regular colonoscopies. Despite his diagnosis, he counts himself a fortunate man. “I’ve been very, very lucky,” he said. He urged anyone noticing symptoms like fatigue and passing blood to get themselves to the doctor and get screened for IBDs. “Get it early,” Vic said. Border resident Vicki Gigliotti also lives with Crohn’s disease. She was diagnosed in 1983, and her brother, Shane, was diagnosed in 1985, at a time when the disease was not as widely known as it is today. The condition has had a big impact on Vicki’s health over the years, including a life threatening bowel perforation in 2001 where she had to be brought back to life and emergency surgery performed. She has suffered from fistulas and other debilitating side effects in the years since. In 2001 she lost her beloved brother as a result of the condition. Vicki urged people to be vigilant about their health and see a doctor if they were concerned about their symptoms. “It really is so serious, it can kill you,” she said.
May is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, and World IBD Day is May 19. Efforts to raise awareness about the conditions have included the social media hashtag #IntoTheOpen, in which those with an IBD are encouraged to talk about their condition to raise awareness in the community. More information on the management and treatment of Crohn’s disease and colitis is available at the Crohn’s and Colitis Australia website at www.crohnsandcolitis.com.au, and the organisation’s social media accounts. FACTS ABOUT IBD t *#% JT B DISPOJD BOE MBSHFMZ IJEEFO disease affecting approximately one in 250 people nationally. t 5IF OVNCFS PG "VTUSBMJBOT XJUI IBD is expected to rise dramatically within the next decade, with numbers set to rise to 100,000 people. t $SPIO T EJTFBTF JT JODVSBCMF BOE JT associated with a 47 per cent increase in mortality risk, while ulcerative DPMJUJT JT POMZ ADVSBCMF UISPVHI SBEJDBM surgery, and if untreated, may lead to death. t 5ZQJDBM TZNQUPNT JODMVEF UIF frequent and urgent need to use the toilet, diarrhoea, bleeding, loss of appetite, fatigue and weight loss.
HAVING a family pet is a very enjoyable experience for young and old, families and singles. Before you make the decision to get a new family member there are a few questions you need to ask yourselves and discuss between all those involved. Life expectancy of the pet Many cats and small dogs will live long into their late teens, and you need to be prepared to keep and love the pet for this duration. Conversely large breed dogs have short life expectancy due to their quicker aging (some as young as five years). This can cause heartache when the time comes to say goodbye. This may change whether you purchase a young kitten or puppy or if you rehome an older animal. Breed Breed must be considered to find the one that suits your family and lifestyle the best. Active versus laid back (all dogs need to be walked), those with the potential for aggression, timid breeds, hair coat maintenance versus non shedding dogs, health concerns and risks, ie large breed dogs and hip and elbow problems or
sharpei’s with eye issues. There are many valuable resources including breed club websites, books, the internet (but be wary that not everything you read on google is correct) and of course talking to reputable breeders and local veterinarians. Costs Not only the initial purchase cost of the pet but anticipated yearly costs including food, veterinary requirements such as annual vaccination, desexing and emergency funds. You need to be prepared for costs when your pet may get sick unexpectedly and requires either a consult or even a hospital stay as well as emergencies including snake bite, hit by car etc. If you go away who will look after your pet? Can you afford a cattery/boarding kennel? The breeder There are many people breeding animals from registered breeders to backyard breeders. Always research your breeder amd meet them, both parents and the puppies. Have a look how the puppies are kept and the cleanliness of the area. Do the breeders interact with the pups/kittens daily? Are there kids in the house? Are there any
previous health issues in their bloodlines? Do they hip score big breed dogs? Are you paying for a registered dog? Your new pet Always visit your new puppy/ kitten before purchasing them. Animals won’t show their personalities until they are around six weeks of age or more so if they look sleepy and cute when they are three weeks, they may change into excited little terrors. When you go to pick up your pet have a look at a few things Are the eyes bright with no discharge? Is their nose nice and moist but no nasal discharge? Are they bright and interacting? Is there any faeces or urine around their bottom? Have they been vaccinated and microchipped? Is their worming up to date? Are they plump or emaciated? There are many more questions you need to ask and always keep your eyes open and observe everything. This is a commitment you are making to the pet for life - don’t make the decision on a whim. Felicity Miller BVSc, Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Alma, female large cross breed dog who is one year old and black and white in color. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.
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FISHING FOCUS
CATCH OF THE WEEK Name:
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Catch:
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NICE CATCH: Jacob Winter-Weidner with the 68cm Murray cod he caught in the Murray River, somewhere upstream of Lake Mulwala on the weekend.
Redfin, odd cod on the chew BY ROB ALEXANDER, WANGARATTA
THERE is still some decent fishing around the area at the moment. I had a good report via my friends at the Cheshunt Store, of some really nice sized redfin being caught at Lake William Hovell on small spinnerbaits. They said around 20 nice sized redfin were caught – those fillets, lightly battered and freshly fried, would make a nice meal.
I was up at the lake on the weekend but not fishing, but I spoke with a few anglers and one said they’d caught a few redfin off the bank on small yabbies. The lake is quite low at the moment and very muddy. I took the opportunity, with my wife, to use our metal detectors, and I found a men’s sterling silver signet ring with a diamond in it. If anybody has lost a ring at Lake William Hovell fitting that description, please email me at robbie@ robbiefishing.com as I would love to return the ring to its rightful owner.
Jacob Winter-Weidner found out on the weekend that there are still a few Murray cod on the chew in the Murray River when he landed a ripper 68cm fish on a red and black spinnerbait. I have also had some reports of Murray cod being caught in Lake Mulwala on both spinnerbaits and hard body lures. Some of these fish have measured over 100cm in length. So, while the cod fishing has slowed down in the Ovens and King rivers, there are still plenty of great fishing options available to us.
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Unfriended (MA15+) WHILE video chatting one night, six high school friends receive a Skype message from a classmate who killed herself exactly one year ago. At first they think it’s a prank, but when the girl starts revealing the friends’ darkest secrets, they realise they are dealing with something out of this world, something that wants them dead.
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The Waterfall by My Morning Jacket THE Waterfall sounds like history and decades colliding, like a record made by fervent music fans in search of that tingle up the spine. Inveterate music geeks will hear echoes of vintage rock and pop as MMJ continues to honor its influences without aping any of them; The Waterfall sounds like nothing else but also warmly familiar.
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Preventing mental health pitfalls of parenthood IN an Australian first, new online tools designed to reduce postnatal mental disorders in both mothers and fathers, based on the findings of a 10-year research study, have been launched by leading women’s health organisation, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. Almost one-third of people living in rural or remote areas report psychological distress. Up to one in four women in Australia will experience disabling symptoms of depression or anxiety in the first year after giving birth. Additionally, around 1 in 10 fathers will experience clinically significant psychological distress in the first five years of fatherhood. “Additional factors that could contribute to postnatal depression and anxiety in new parents in regional and rural Australia include: lack of access to mental health services, social isolation and stigma about mental health treatment,” Professor Jane Fisher, director of the Jean Hailes Research Unit at Monash University, says. “The birth of a first baby is one of the biggest life transitions we can experience. “Major life changes are always accompanied by mixed feelings and most of us feel under-equipped to manage the responsibilities of caring for a newborn baby,” Professor Fisher says. “We have identified two major risk factors that can lead to postnatal depression or anxiety: caring for an unsettled baby and a partner who is unwilling to share the work or who is critical or controlling. “The What Were We Thinking blog and app developed by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health are designed to prevent postnatal depression and anxiety and
promote confidence in parents by providing strategies to help settle the baby, and to negotiate the changes in their relationship without confrontation,” Professor Fisher says. The program is informed by 10 years of research in residential early parenting services and the community, by Professor Jane Fisher and Dr Heather Rowe. This research has identified risks to parents’ mental health and shown that by addressing them with opportunities to acquire essential knowledge and skills, the common postnatal mental disorders in first time parents can be prevented. Uniquely, the tools are for fathers and mothers: the blog encourages both parents to share their experiences and the app is focused on building skills and confidence for both parents. “Babies benefit from care from both parents. “Fathers play an incredibly important role in parenting, but we have shown that, in general, they are not included in the first time parents’ groups that provide vital parenting education. “What Were We Thinking provides new language and ideas to help both parents adjust to the changes in their relationship with each other after the birth of their first baby,” Professor Fisher says. The app provides parents with information about each stage of their baby’s development through quizzes, activities and videos and the key things for new parents to watch out for in respect to their own wellbeing. Visit and comment on the What Were We Thinking blog at: www.jeanhailes.org. au/what-were-we-thinking. Download the free app: https://itunes. apple.com/us/app/what-were-wethinking/id925235935?ls=1&mt=8.
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Public offices, Wangaratta, 1938 THERE was a building boom in Wangaratta in the late 1930s. Irving’s building on the corner of Reid and Murphy Streets was one building which was constructed during that period; Callanders store was another. As far as public buildings were concerned, it was on April 29, 1938 that the foundation stone of the Court House and Public Offices in Faithfull Street was laid. The ceremony was performed by the Minister for Public Works, Mr GL Goudie, in the presence of a large crowd of borough dignitaries and parliamentarians.
Method START with boiling the potatoes as they take the longest. Place the spring onions, bay leaf, and parsley stalks in a frying pan, place the cod on top, pour over the milk and gently simmer for 5-7 minutes approximately. Remove the cod to cool slightly, save the milk into a jug discarding the parsley stalks and bay leaves, keep the spring onions in the sauce. Peel off the skin and discard, flake the flesh of the cod, arrange in the bottom of an oven to table baking dish. To make the sauce; in the same pan (let’s face it, the less dishes the better) add the butter and fry the leeks and celery on a low heat until soft, add the flour to make a thick paste (roux) then add the milk you saved from before, to make a sauce, stirring as much as you can to reduce lumps. Again, the milk quantity may vary depending how much flour was used. Keep stirring and once you get the consistency you like, add the mustard, peas, and chopped parsley, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Once the potatoes are boiled, slice into rounds. Pour the white parsley sauce over the flaked cod, arrange sliced eggs over the sauce, then the sliced potatoes over the top of the eggs in a nice pattern, and grate cheese over the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is browned. Serve with a salad or green beans.
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> 500gm smoked cod (if frozen, thaw first) d > 3 spring onions, thinly slice d slice ts, par > 2 leeks white > 1 ½ cups milk > 2 bay leaves > ½ bunch parsley, stalks for stock, chopped parsley for the sauce. > 3 hard boiled eggs, sliced > ½ cup frozen peas > 2 tablespoons butter > 2 tablespoons plain flour > Salt and pepper > 1 celery stick thinly sliced > 1/3 cup frozen peas > 1 tsp. Dijon mustard > 1 cup cheddar cheese grated > 4 medium peeled potatoes
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ONE of the true pleasures of occasions like Anzac Day is the privilege of hearing the family stories of everyday people in the community. For one day of the year the spotlight falls on the quiet achievers, whether they are here today ensuring the memories of their ancestors live on, or they are the ones being remembered. So often too it seems those great grandparents and great uncles and aunts were reluctant to share their experiences with their own children and grandchildren, perhaps because they wanted to move on, or because they wanted to shield those they loved from uncomfortable truths. Either way, it feels like Anzac Day has become a time when even the most stoic of citizens allow themselves a quiet moment to express their feelings.
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YOUR HEALTH
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Winter skin
And so you need a hand
OUR skin is our largest organ and needs a constant supply of lymphatic fluid, and blood flow to nourish it. Its health is influenced by hormones, immunity, toxicity and emotions. Our skin is a protective layer that aids our body in fluid regulation, detoxification and vitamin D synthesis, as well as protecting us against infections. Time spent under heaters and cold winter winds dehydrates and strips these protective layers of the skin. You might not think of food when you look in the mirror and see acne, cold sores, eczema, psoriasis or dandruff, but what you put in your mouth has a big effect on this massive organ. Naturopaths’ top five tips for healthy skin: Restore your skin’s lustre with healthy oils and minerals: Swap deep fried foods and vegetable oils for a daily dose of healthy oils found in avocado, olive oil, fish, and flax seed. A great way to hydrate dry skin and regulate the sebum content of oily skin.
WITH NATUROPATHS: BELINDA McPHERSON, SOPHIE LORBACK AND MICHELE COSE
I CONTINUE to look in amazement at some of the television advertisements offering you a way out of your financial woes. Of course when money is tight people become more desperate and jump at anything that looks like it will help give them relief. But that will make you a target for the providers of hazardous financial products and services, which are likely to cause more grief than before. Research by the NAB shows almost one in five Australians rarely or never has money in their pocket at the end of a pay cycle. For those surviving on a low income, short term loans, such as payday loans, may seem like an ideal fix. If bills need to be paid, something has to give, and if the electricity is going to be cut off tomorrow then food may be sparse. Good Shepard Microfinance CEO Adam Mooney says high-cost lenders target people on low incomes with “promises of fast cash and on-line same day approval”. Interest rates on some of these loans can be as high as 240 per cent, however, many borrowers end up in a cycle of repeat loans and mounting debt, says Financial Legal Centre solicitor, Katherine Lane. She said it’s very common for people to have more than one payday loan. In a lot of cases whole families have payday loans and most of them appear to be Centrelink customers. I am amazed some people whom I have spoken to think it’s great they are able to get an advance from Centrelink and fail to see that their pension/allowance will be reduced so that it is repaid over 26 weeks. So every six months they have a spend up and then lose the amount borrowed out of their fortnightly payments.
THE COLD SEASON: Healthy oils, such as those found in fish and avocado can benefit your skin.
Water: helps with circulation and moves wastes away from the skin. Dry skin means you are dry on the inside. Movement: exercise helps to clear up the skin, by increasing oxygen and blood flow to the surface. It doesn’t have to be much, even a walk and then using a shower brush to run circles
over your skin before a shower will help. Detox: Ask your naturopath for a specific detox to cleanse your filter organs, which restore the skin Identify dietary intolerances: Determine and remove chemical and dietary allergens that contribute to poor skin health.
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By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kenclarke11@bigpond.com The Australian Securities and Investment Commission recently estimated that more than $400 million in payday loans were written last year, a rise of 125 per cent since 2008. Banks for the most part won’t lend small amounts of money, and credit cards may not be available to those in need, or they have already used all the credit available. Payday loans are not the only product or service that can lead you into financial difficulty if you are already struggling. There are other things that you should be wary of if you are needing to borrow. Funeral Insurance is something you should think very carefully about before signing up. It is not like a savings account or an old life insurance policy that will pay out what you have contributed. Policies I have seen are stepped policies, which means premiums increase as you age – so if you do not keep up the premiums then you will receive nothing for all your contributions. Rent to buy can have many strings attached. Goods rental companies may advertise a weekly rental rate that may seem affordable, but what they don’t tell you is that by the time the contract ends you’ll have paid about 300 per cent more than if you had purchased it outright. So, if you are really in dire financial straits, then talk to Centrelink about it - they allow you small loans of up to $1200 with no interest and repayment over 12 months.