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GOOD HEALTH - NATURALLY by Sandra Topper, Cert. Reflexologist, Aromatherapist &Therapeutic Touch Practitioner 5925 Main St. N., Orono (905) 983-8162 Free Radicals Don't worry this is not an article about political or social revolution. The free radicals I'm taking about are the ones that scientists believe cause damage to the cells in our bodies, therefore leading to infec- tion, degenerative disease and impaired immune systems. Free radicals are highly reactive unsta- ble oxygen molecules that contan an odd number of electrons. If two radicals react they cancel each other out. However, if a radical reacts with a non-radical cell then another radical is produced. Our body naturally keeps these radicals in check by producing anti- oxidants (an agent that prevents or inhibits oxidation). In other words, these anti-oxidants roam through the body's tissues, sacrificing themselves to the free radicals, instead of allowing the free-radi- cals to feed on healthy cells. The trouble starts when the body slows down its production of anti-oxidants this is due to over- exposure to sunlight, stress, poor nutrition, crash diets, tobacco, alco- hol, caffeine, certain medications and antibiotics. If your diet is inadequate or lacking in the appro- priate anti-oxidants you can take the following supplements: VITA- MINS - A (beta carotene), C, E, Folic Acid, MINERALS - Zinc and Selenium, ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS - Evening Primrose Oil and Flax Seed Oil. Note: Always consult your physician when in doubt about any medical condition and before supplementing your diet with nutri- tional supplements. Source avail- able upon request. HAPPY rm5ipe Marie Nelson Certified Nutritionist 983-8278 Nutrition Counselling & Lifestyle Balancing Royal Canadian Air Farce at the Capitol Theatre Your health depends on access to clean, fresh water. Canadians enjoy some of the largest fresh water reserves in the world. Unfortunately, we have taken our abundance for granied and must accept the fact that quality of our water is now questionable. "Fish with tumors und diseases caused by toxins in water, birds with crossed bills and other defor- mitics caused hy eating contami- nated fish and reproductive failures in mammals feeding on the top predators of the aquatic food web all suggest that humian health nay be in jeopardy" says a 1992 feder- al report on the state of Canada's environment. Even the safety of our water-purification process is in question. Chlorine kills bacteria, but it also combines with organic matter in the water to form chemi- cals 'that do not occur naturally, chemicals which, when ingested, may lead to cancer of various organs. It's a big problem, it is your problem and it is my problem, so let's look at it from a perspective we can deal with. The first concern is how to obtain clean, fresh water for our bodies. The best source of water is from organically grown fruits and vegetables. Plants are much better at filtering out contaminants than animals are. Choosing organics greatly reduces the risk of pesticide contaminants than animals are. Choosing organics greatly reduces the risk of pesticide contamination in both the food and the water sup- ply. Non-organically grown fruits and vegetables are usually a better option than tap water, you just need to take more care in preparing them. Use a biodegradable, sur- factant cleaner to thoroughly wash the surface of the fruit or vegetable and then peel the skins. Avoid cat- ing a lot of thin-skinned fruits like grapes, as the pesticides have been shown to penetrate the skin and contaminiate the fruit itself. By consuming an abundance of fruits and vegetables you reduce your need to obtain water from other sources. The water in bottled beverages, including bottled water, must meet virtually identical standards of quality as tap water. Lt is up to you, THE CONSUMER, to find out from the manufacturer why they think their water is better than tap water. Bottled water may be a bet- ter choice than tap water, if they are able to meet the quality stan- dards without chlorination. Ask them what the standards are, how often their water is tested, and the results of their last test. Consider the packaging - is it recyclable? - is there a possibility it will con- taminate the contents further? You can take measures to improve the quality of your tap water. If you have a private well, get it tested and keep getting it test- ed. Country living does not guar- antee safety; agricultural runoff (from livestock wastes, fertilizer and pesticide use) is one of the pri- mary causes of water contamina- tion. Sodden changes in the taste, look or smell of your water should be treated with suspicion. Whether your tap water is sup- plied by the municipality or your own well, you should always use the cold water for anything that is going to end up inside your body; as hot water heaters may add addi- tional contaminants to the water. Run the cold water for 30 seconds before using, to help flush water fine impurities. This is especially important if you haven't run the water for a while (first thing in the morning). Refrigerating the water usually helps improve the flavour, although you may want to use a blender or mixer to aerate it before drinking. Point of use water treatment is another option for cleaning up tap water and one that we will look at in more detail next week. The Royal Canadian Air Farce will be bringing its radio show to the stage of the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope the weekend after Labour Day The Air Farce Radio Road Show performs in Port Hope on Friday September 8, 1995, and will be broadcast on September 9/10 on CBC Radio. Tickets for the event DAY TRIPS! Aug. 8 Thousand lslands Tour Aug. 12 Kitchener Market Aug. 15 Toronto Cruise/Tour Aug. 17 Senior's Jubilee Aug. 17 Woodbine Raceway Aug. 19/24 C.N.E. only $22 Aug. 24 Rankin Family Concert Aug. 29 Joseph's Dreamcoat Sept. 2-4 Reba McEntire and Alan Jackson Sept. 9 Canadian Open Oct. 12 Crazy for You Nov. 17-19 Watertown N.Y. Shopping Nov. 29 Sunset Boulevard Goliger'sTravel SINCC 1955 are on sale now. You can get tick- ets at the Capitol Theatre Box Office from i11:00 arn to 3:00 pm or by calling 1-800-434-5092. Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for Seniors and Students. A limited number of tickets are available for a reception at a private Port Hope residence that will include the cast members. Tickets for the recep- tion arc $50. The Royal Canadian Air Farce is one of CBC Radio's leading shows, with a large and loyal audi- ence all across Canada. Twelve times a year, they tape shows in various cities across Canada, in front of live local audiences. The Royal Canadian Air Farce Radio Show is broadcast Saturday on CBC Stereo at 10:35 am and Sundays on CBC Radio at 1:08 pm. JON STORY -itngclg SCOTTSTORY SERVICES 905-983-5491 LA N D S CAP N G