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HEALTHY LIVING Georgetown resident BettyLou Kristy is continuing on her odyssey to bring the issues of mental health, addictions and bereavement to the forefont. Kristy was awarded the 2009 Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH) Transforming Lives Award. She is a survivor of mental illness, addictions and childhood tauma. Since 2001, when she lost her only child, Peter Kristy Beattie at age 25 to an accidental overdose of prescription pain and psychiatric medications while struggling with many of the same illnesses that she fought for most of her life, Kristie became an outspoken volunteer advocate for mental health, addiction, trauma and bereavement reform. She shares her journey and her late son's journey, publicly as a speaker and around many committee tables, for youth and adults through Ministry by reducing the isolation, shame, stigma and barriers," said Kristy. "Raising awareness, educating, promoting diversity, social inclusion and non-oppressive approaches is key as these are complex community and social issues that effective us all whether directly or indirectly." Kristy has put together a new e-book, Living Bereavement While in Recovery. It is available from Kristy's website, www.LittleBooksofBigPain.com. It is described as "an urban, artsy, honest, often raw and very real depiction of tragedy and triumph. An experiential journey of grief expression, exploration and integration has 55 entries set in verse, soulful dialogue, prose and musings; chock full of pictures, (many entries done on pictures of her late 27 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, June 30, 2011 Local woman publishes self-help book dealing with bereavement son Pete during his life) that invites the reader into a depth of emotional engagement which is not possible to articulate in spoken word." loss of her beloved son and all the searing dynamics of a child lost to prescription opiate medication addiction (percs, oxycontin), alcoholism, unresolved mental health issues and fatal accidental mixed drug overdose. "Sometimes raw, it honestly depicts the struggles of a mother living in recovery from her own mental health and addiction issues trying to hold on without relapsing as she battles the relentless pain/grief of losing her cherished son while fully recognizing that had Pete been able to have his healthy mom sooner in his earlier years, she may have been able to provide a healthier foundation that is imperative for any child," said Kristy, when the book was released. Partial proceeds from sales of Living Bereaved While In Recovery are going to Bereaved Families of Ontario (Halton/ Peel). BETTY-LOU KRISTY of Health, Mississauga/Halton LHIN, Region of Halton, Centre For Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH) and many other community agencies. Kristy is also a board director and peer support bereavement facilitator for Bereaved Families of Ontario (Halton/Peel). "All of these tough issues need to be expressed so others can feel safe and be safe The book documents a mother grieving the Healthy Living . . . Get sweet on health with cherries (NC)--Northwest cherries are not only sweet, juicy and irresistible, they're also good for you. A low calorie, high fibre treat, this mighty fruit continues to reveal promising health leads. Studies suggest cherries' positive effects on blood sugar, inflammation, heart health, gout pain, and more: · Cherries may help lower blood sugar levels. · Cherries may help promote weight loss. · Cherries contain agents that could help fight cancer. · Cherries may help gout sufferers. · Cherries help fight inflammation. · Twenty cherries provide 25 milligrams of anthocyanin. · Cherries' potassium may offset hypertension. · Cherries may have compounds to aid in Alzheimer's disease. · Cherries boost your fibre quota. 905.873.8729 71 Mountainview Rd. N. Georgetown, ON Our Ser vices Include: · Registered Physiotherapy · Registered Massage Therapy · Vestibular Rehabilitation BPPV, Vertigo, Dizziness Julia Fountain · Naturopathic Doctor Amelia Fratnik · Chiropractor Carol Fantin · Reg. Massage Therapist July Events Cooking for Weight Loss Gourmet Grill with Chef Jenny: SATURDAY, JULY 25th 7:30 - 9:00 PM Breathe and Be Free Relaxation Series with Chantal Garneau: MONDAY EVENINGS IN JUNE 7:30 - 8:30 PM Visit www.healthspan.ca for further details and online registration · Neurological Rehabilitation Strokes, Parkinson's, MS, Spinal Cord/Brain Injuries · Osteoporosis Management Program · TMJ Treatment Evening Appointments Available Direct Billing Available WSIB and Motor Vehicle Accident Treatment We've Moved! to 256 Main Street South * Arthritis * Car Accident Injuries * Sports Injuries 324 Guelph Street, Georgetown Halton Gate Plaza BAYNES PHYSIOTHERAPY GEORGETOWN 905-702-7891 www.infocusphysio.com 905-873-4964 Baynes for your pains.