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Three powerful strategies to maximize personal energy and minimize stress. The fatal mind set that robs many people of their vital energy. Why we must not mess with Mother Nature if we are serious about increasing our energy and decreasing stress. Dr. Gabor Madarasz Cynthia Simmons, HD Monday, March 3rd, 7-8:30 p.m. Information Session Held at: Life Chiropractic and Whiplash Centre 80 Guelph St. Georgetown,Ontario 905-873-1871 www.painfree.ca Jennifer Fitzgerald Eagan, ND The Natural Choice Naturopathic Clinic 2 Guelph St., Georgetown L7G 3Y9 905-877-9935 jennifer.fitzgerald@bellnet.ca Detoxification Spring Cleaning for Your Body Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes spring cleaning. As we purge our closets and garage, and shake away the dust bunnies from our homes, why not give our bodies the same care? Seeing how much junk our homes collect in just one year, we can imagine how much our internal toxic load can accumulate in the same amount of time, yet many still ignore the warning signs and skip the internal spring cleaning, or detoxifica- tion. Detoxification is the process of removing or neutralizing toxins from the body. As our environment becomes more polluted with an ever-increasing number of synthetic chemicals, we are exposed to a growing number of tox- ins from food, water, air, household chemicals and our workplaces. Even our normal metabolism creates by- products which are toxic if not neutralized or excreted. Our bodys ability to detoxify depends on the efficiency of our detoxifying organs: our lungs, liver, colon, kidneys and skin. If any one of these organs becomes compro- mised, proper detoxification cannot occur. When toxins accumulate in our bodies, they can cause a wide variety of symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, mood changes, pains, coughs and gastrointestinal problems. Long term exposure weakens our systems, increases our susceptibility to infection and eventually leads to chronic illness. A detoxification typically lasts from 1 week to 2 months depending on your particular health goals, and is recom- mended once or twice per year. Generally, a detoxifica- tion will consist of dietary modifications, nutritional sup- plements and cleansing herbs, exercise and physical therapies such as dry skin brushing and saunas. Consumers must be aware that all detoxs are not creat- ed equally and caution must be taken if purchasing prod- ucts without knowledge in the area. For more informa- tion on safe and effective detoxification, contact The Natural Choice Naturopathic Clinic for a complementary 15-minute detox consultation. Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 19 HEALTH & WELL BEING GUIDE Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills received $5,500 from the Georgetown Runners. The 2007 Egg Nog Jog at the Terra Cotta Conservation Park welcomed about 600 entries from all Southern Ontario and upper U.S. Presenting the cheque (from left) Duncan Mounsey, Catherine Brazeau, Sheila Smith, Joanne Thompson, Dale Thibideau, Jon Hurst, Jim Clarke. Photo submitted A group of Halton Hills residents recently celebrated 25 years of Bahai Bingo at the Georgetown Bennett Centre. Don and Isabelle Weaver and Lena Emerson, who are longtime members of Canadas Bahai community, have been calling numbers and helping seniors play bingo at the Bennett Centre since 1982. The Halton Hills Bahai community is one of more than 170 such communities across Canada that focus their efforts on world peace, unity and serving their communities. Pictured, back, from left, members of the Halton Hills Bahai community Isabelle Weaver, Don Weaver, Lena Emerson, Mike Black and Eddie Weston; and in front, from left, Bennett Centre residents Sandy Murden, Janet Erban and Rita Rinaldo. 25 years of bingo Sobeys in Acton was the site of tasty fundraiser this past Sunday as 13-year-old Rachel Van Fraassen and a group of her friends set up a hot chocolate and baked goods stand in front of the store to raise funds and awareness for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The childrens group, KASMA (Kids Against SMA), was formed in honour of Rachels sister Rebecca, 8, who is affected by SMA. Sobeys donated the hot choco- late and the marshmallows for the event that raised more than $322, for Families of SMA Canada who, in turn, direct it to Canadian research centres. From left, are, Rebecca Van Fraassen, 8, Jordan Milne, 12, Luke Van Fraassen, 11, Rachel Van Fraassen, 13, Alex Jarvis, 14, Alex Milne, 14, Megan Hennessey, 13, and Sherina Gunasinghe, 13. For more information, go to www.rebeccarun.com or www.smacanada.com. Submitted photo Cash for CAS-hh Kids take charge of fundraising The Lung Association Halton-Peel needs volunteers for its annual Tulip Day campaign, March 5. Volunteers are needed to deliver tulips to various companies, or to sell flowers on-site at local businesses. If you have a passion for helping others and care about mak- ing a difference in your community, please call Alison at 905-696-0077, or toll-free 1-866-525-5864, or e-mail ahardman@on.lung.ca. Tulip Day needs urgent help