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hth fis sa lbs itatl 24 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 23, 1990 Eliminates the craving and desire for nicotine Laser Therapy helps smokers kick the habit By Kelly Storry Whetherit is the price of cig- arettes, the growing awareness of health, social factors, or the new "smoke-free workplace" legislation, people are quitting, or trying to quit their habit. Many who have tried, and failed, perhaps due to the with- drawal discomfort, or lack of will power, may be able to find an easier way, in the form of La- ser Therapy. Quit For Life is a laser thera- py clinic which offers this treat- ment to many communities, in- cluding Port Perry. The system is based on acu- puncture, using a soft laser in- stead of needles, which is done painlessly. It stimulates points of the which produce natu- ral painkillers called endo- phines, which eliminate the craving for nicotine. Counselling is also provided to help quitters break their habits that lead to smoking. According to co-owner Greg Gurd during the counselling session, he takes patients through their daily routine; finding out what leads them to smoking, what their habits are. Barbara Fickles demonstrates on Therapist Joanne Moore, how the Laser Therapy He then them throug roceeds to take a day without smoking, having the patient visualize what they will do in- stead of smoking that cigarette. The lazer session itself lasts 20 minutes in which twelve points on the ear, and five ints on the hand are stimu- ated. The cost is $100, which includes counselling, and a free reinforcement if needed. Co-owner Barbara Fickies believes the system to work, ex- plaining it has a high success rate among her clients, but she stresses clients must really are Baa EN TEE Re bs i 5 inst, si works. In the 20 minute session five points on the hand, and 12 points on the ear are stim- ulated to eliminate the craving for nicotine. Kelly, Zuly, Greenway, Bruce BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Motor Vehicle -- Criminal Personal Injury -- Wills Real Estate -- Family Law Corporate & Commercial EVENINGS & WEEKENDS BY APPOINTMENT 114 King St. E., Oshawa 723-2278 CULP -- JACKMAN The double ring, candelight marriage ceremony of Jeanne Jackman and Edward Culp was performed by Rev. R. LePage in Port Perry United Church on Friday, May 12, 1989. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Williams, Port Perry and the groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Culp, Vineland. Mary Holt, soloist, sang "I'll Walk Beside You", accompanied by organist Glenn Taylor, following the lighting of family candles by the groom's daughter, Laurie Stevenson, Kingsville and the bride's mother, Doris Williams. The bride, wearing a two piece emerald green suit, was attended by her daughter, Janice Jackman as maid of honour, who wore a two piece peach/pink suit. Jim Stevenson of Kingsville, son-in-law of the groom, was the best man. SHOWERS: Following the lighting of the joined family candle by Jeanne and Ted, Mary sang "Bless This House", while the bridal party signed the register. Jeanne and Ted exited the church through streamers, cheers and congratulations from family and friends (mainly choir and U.C.W. members). Following a family dinner at Emiel's Place, the newlyweds honeymooned at Rocky Crest Resort in Muskoka. Dr. and Mrs. Culp reside in their new home in Port Perry. In June, a reception and dance was held at Holiday Inn, Oshawa. Bobbie Drew, friend of the couple, toasted the bride and groom on behalf of family and friends. Music was suppled by Todd Soomre, Port Perry. Jane Davidson, Whitby, entertained the bride's co-workers from the operating room, 0.G.H.; Karen Faux, Port Perry, hosted a well-deserved roast for Jeanne from members of the Port Perry United Church choir. Ted Griffen emceed this event; Bobbie Drew, Port Perry, entertained family and friends for a personal shower: The Sarah-Ruth Unit members surprised Jeanne with a personal shower; A presentation was made to Ted and Jeanne from his co-workers in the 0.G.H. anesthetic department following a dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. R. Mullin, Oshawa. # Bill Lishman to talk about his video "C'mon Geese"' by Mrs. Earl Reader Roy Walker Smith gives us in- formation about the Lake Scugog Historical Society which is a very informative and interesting organization for the area and in- volves outside historical ac- tivities. The members of this group are having their annual meeting at the Latcham Center in Port Perry. The public is invited to attend when Bill Lishman will be talking about his video on the "Canada Geese." You may have heard of this before, but now is your chance to see it. Wednesday January 31 at 7:30 p.m.. You may also learn some very interesting facts about the Historical Society and decide you would like to join. So mark your calendar for next week. Re: the above date, you wili have to choose whether you wish to attend at the Latcham Center or a very interesting and con- structive annual meeting for the congregation of the Island United Church. Mrs. Joan Aldred is collecting your used Christmas cards to be used for crafts at the Port Perry Villa. Did you know that "seven" is a sacred number among the Jews and is symbolic for the whole of a thing? There are 7 notes in music, 7 colours of the spectrum, 7 Beatitudes of Revelation. Sabbath is the 7th day. In the Bi- ble there are 31 references to *'7," and 7 deadly sins. bY Da want to quit for themselves. "We cannot make someone quit, it is not a magic wand," she said. Fickies continued by saying the result of the laser therapy is that it eliminates the craving, and takes away the desire for a cigarette. The person can then go on to break the habit by al- tering the routine. "We advise them to be aware of smoking situations which they will face, so they can ex- pect them, and know what to do," she said. Fickies explained they have worked with smokers who smoke half a pack a day, to the heavy smokers at as much as three or four packs a day. "What we are really pleased with is that we are getting a lot of younger people, who are showing concern about their health. We are getting the older people as well, but the interest shown by the younger people is quite pleasing," she said. Although Quit For Life's main office is located in Whit- by, the company services a huge area. They travel as far as Brampton on the west, Napan- ee on the East, and Bancroft on the north. Included in their travelsis a stop in Port Perry. Therapists are working in Port Perry every other Thurs- day, at the Railroadhouse Mo- tel. With the new smoking in the workplace legislation that be- gan with the new year, Gurd ex- plained they have corporate rates for businesses. They will go on-site and perform therapy for a group of employees, at a special price. Quit For Life has been in ex- istance for just over one year now, and the owners have con- tinuously been in training to keep up with new treatments, and therapies. Gurd said that the reason they began this business was they were looking for a busi- ness in which they could help people to help themselves. Gurd being a reformed smoker for 11 years, said he can under- stand just how difficult it is for people to quit. "With the new legislation, we are getting a lot of inquiries. People are getting pressure from all sides, employers, 80- cial, family, etc. They(smokers) are faced with a tough deci- sion," he stated. Both Fickies, and Gurd stat- ed they really want their cus- tomers to be successful. They want people to walk away cer- tain they are now non-smokers. Gurd stated that even with the therapy the patient will still experience some with- drawl. But when it was com- pared to smokers who quit cold turkey, it was lessened, he add- ed. : Fickies explained they also have a vitamin program which they advise patients to follow, as it can relieve the symptoms associated with withdrawal. Many people are concerned about weight gain when they quit smoking. Fickies stated it is not necessarily an after af- fect of quitting smoking, but what the patient replaces that cigarette with. "Most smokers experience a change in their rate of me- tabolism when they give up smoking, which could result in a five per cent body weight gain," she said. She added that the problem is people tend to reward them- selves for quitting with food. "The binges tend to become more frequent, and the rewards more often. We offer counsel- ling to those clients who are conserned about weight gain," she said. Anyone who wishes to set u an appointment, or just to call for information is to call 1-800- 268-3649. Anyone who has had the therapy is also encouraged to call if they need guidance on how to handle an unexpected smoking situation. BOB BROWN 3 Generations in DURHAM REGION THE DURHAM REGION ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD LE CONSEIL DES ECOLES SEPARES CATHOLIQUE . B DE LA REGION DE DURHAM invites F ALL INTERESTED PARENTS and RATEPAYERS to a PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING regarding THE PILOT FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM GRADE 4: MIDDLE TOTAL IMMERSION to be held DATE: Thursday, January 25th, 1990 LOCATION: School of the Holy Cross 357 Simcoe Street S., Oshawa Ontario 7:30 PM -- and -- Tuesday, January 30th, 1990 School of the Holy Redeemer 747 Liverpool Road, Pickering, Ontario TIME: 7:30 PM Parents may attend either presentation. The presentations will include a descrip- tion of the Board's French Immersion Program, the established procedures for application, recommendation and registration of pupils and offer an opportunity for questions and answers. Information booklets and application forms will be available at either meeting or the above French Immersion Schools. Application forms will also be available at all home schools from January 25th to February 10th, 1990. TIME: DATE: LOCATION: ET ------