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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville. Saturday. Mav 14.1994 Managing Your Own Health Care by Pat Irwin Lycett Crystal Pages The Book Store in Orono "Our bodies are designed for survival. survival. It's up to us to keep them healthy." "Foot problems can cause health problems in any part of your body, and the feet may not even hurt!" These are just two of the interesting interesting keynotes in a lecture on low back pain given by Dr. John Hawrylak who has practised Naturopathy and Chiropractory in Bowmanville since 1980. Osteoporosis, a condition with which most of us are familiar was a major topic on the agenda. This disease disease affects 4-5 million Canadians and 4 times that many Americans. Some of the predisposing factors leading to onset are small bone structure, structure, low calcium levels, hysterectomy, hysterectomy, aging, being post menopausal, genetics, a sedentary life style and not getting enough sunlight (Vitamin D). Osteoporosis Affects 4-5 Million Canadians Excess intake of protein, alcohol abuse, multiple pregnancies, smoking, smoking, frequent taking of antacids, steroids steroids and soft drinks all are implicated in the onset of osteoporosis, (literally a disorder in which bones become increasingly increasingly porous, brittle and subject to fracture.) At age 25-30 our bones are at their strongest, and at that age or younger, prevention against brittle bones later in life can be assisted by proper ingestion and digestion of calcium, calcium, green leafy vegetables being the food of choice. PMS, which often hits in the late 30's is a sign that the individual has been lacking in calcium. It can regulate regulate menstruation and reduce cramps. Adequate calcium in the teen years, in the form of food or supplements reduces greatly the chance of PMS occurring, and if it does, a much purer purer form of calcium is required as treatment than is used in early prevention. prevention. Growing pains, many children have them, are a signal that the bones are growing faster than the muscles around them. These children are in need of calcium. Regular exercise is very impor- CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY NOXIOUS WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 16 and 23, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality of Clarington are destroyed by Wednesday, June 1, 1994, and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act. THE CO-OPERATION OF ALL CITIZENS IS EARNESTLY SOLICITED. C. Morrison, Weed Inspector Patti L. Barrie, Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 MUNICIPALITY OF y\laririqton ONTARIO Date to be Published: May 11,1994 CS-M-5014 © tant, as exercise creates the need of the body for calcium. Weight lifting (5 lb weights used frequently) can be an assistance but should be monitored monitored to make sure that the lifting is not simply taking calcium from the bones to build muscle. Sore joints can be caused by a lack of potassium which often occurs with the use of diuretics. Calcium taken in conjunction with magnesium feeds muscles and aids in the relaxation relaxation of muscles and nerves. A question from the floor regarding regarding children who can't drink milk and won't eat green, leafy vegetables; vegetables; how to insure their adequate intake intake of calcium? Answer: Supplements, Supplements, and they need around 700 mg./day. As we get older we need 1500 mg/day, either from our food or from supplements. A very pure form of supplemental calcium, which greatly improves bone mass in the prevention of osteoporosis is micro- crystalin hydroxyapetite, MCHC for short. Back Pain - Three of the worst movements for the back are vacuuming, vacuuming, sweeping and raking. There is a hip support which can be worn, low, as a back pain prevention when performing performing these tasks; possibly available available at Canadian Tire. For sudden onset of back pain which can occur when bending over, a muscle spasm occurs, and you can't get back up. The treatment is to apply ice, for 20 minutes, every hour. The homeopathic remedy, which is quite safe, (no homeopathic remedy has ever been recalled in 200 years of- practise) is bryonia, in the case where even slight movement causes pain. Hypericum (St. John's Wort) can be given to prevent the shocky feeling often associated. These remedies are available in creams and are very useful useful in the treatment of- osteoarthritis. For chronic back pain, the use of alternating alternating hot and cold wet towels - 5 minutes for hot - 2 minutes for cold, improves the circulation and brings relief. Tiger Balm (if there is feeling in the skins) and A535 are recommended recommended here. Arnica is à safe homeopathic homeopathic remedy for use with a sprained wrist, after first applying ice. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can often often be cured by chiropractic adjustment adjustment of the elbow and Vitamin B 6 - 250 mg. twice a day. The handouts were generous, providing providing us with instructions on correct sleeping positions, warning signs of foot problems, a chart showing the effects of spinal misalignments, and Ten Danger Signs of Potential Back' Injury. 1 - being overweight, 2 - restricted restricted mobility, 3 - pelvic twist (one foot twisted more to one side when standing), 4 - poor posture standing, 5 - poor posture sitting, 6 - bend to lift from back (not knees), 7 - heel of shoes wears out on one side, 8 - head tilt, 9 - shoulder tilt, 10 - short leg. 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