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aOrono eklyenmeswedndesd ay rl t,April2,- 9 4th Line theatre features Findley 4th Line Theatre announces a very special fundraising event featuring Timothy Findley, Veronica Tennant, Sylvia Tyson, Joe Sealy and Michael Sean Marye in The piano Man's Daughter.....and Others. As a child, Timothy Findley grew up with pianos. As an artist, he grew up in the the- atre. In the spring of 1997, he will re-enter the theatre with this new show featuring some of Canada's most tal- ented entertainers. The Piano Man's Daughter...and Others is a presentation in two acts. One of the acts is based on the novel The Piano Man's Daughter. Again, composer and pianist Joe Sealy weaves the scenes together with an Innovative score that evokes turn-of-the-century musical traditions, while at the same time heightening the dramat- ic tension of the narrative line. The performance is on Thursday, May 8, at 7:30 at St. Peter's Elementary School in Peterboroughl Tickets are - on sale now at (705) 876- 7660. INTERACTIVE HEALTH Quick Now! What would you say is the healthiest area in your home? Bedrooms, family rooms, kitchen? You're getting close. My vote would be for the kitchen drain! Into it we pour vast numbers of nutrients, those substances that supply the body with ele- ments necessary for metabo- lism, the transformation of chemical energy to heat, the process that keeps us alive. Foods contain, among other things, vitamins and MINERALS essential to life. One might think of minerals as the car, and vitamins as supplying the gas to get it on the road. Most of us are aware that high-heat cooking at The Centre, ut Cherish the skin By Pat Irwin Lycett Nutritionist, Certified Iridologist Phone: 983-9475 destroys vitamins, but the minerals, instead of being destroyed by heat, are moved out into the surrounding water to be added to a sauce, or poured DOWN THE DRAIN! Steaming, or eating raw is beneficial particularly if the steamer is equipped with a drip tray. The liquid can be added to any beverage or, for the brave, drunk straight up! One can even become used to the taste of vegetables without the additions of condiments. Minerals come from the earth, as do our bodies. In their natural form, minerals consist of a metal and a non- metal part, the nutritional value lying, in most cases, in the metal part. Minerals can neither be created nor destroyed; we must obtain them from the foods or sup- plements we take in, often a daunting task as major miner- al losses are known to be due to the depleted soils used in growing. In addition to vital trace minerals and others of low concentration, sodium, calci- um, magnesium and potassi- um are the ones to watch. Deficiency in one leads to imbalance in others. In the words of Dr. Bemard Jensen, noted Naturopath, Iridologist and author, "Nearly all my patients are in need of potassi- um, the great alkalizer for the body." Sodium works with potassium to balance body fluids and regulate the heart beat. They carry an electrical charge hence the term elec- trolytes. Our kidneys are trained to dump potassium and hold onto sodium. This causes severe problems as our refined foods give us less potassium, whereas salt is abundant in chips and snack foods. Adequate levels of potassium help prevent high blood pressure, handle stress, calm nerves and send oxygen to the brain. Potassium assists recuperative powers, neutral- izes the acids formed in mus- cles as they work and play, prevents constipation, and improves rheumatic condi- tions by removing acids from the joints. Potassium is bene- ficial in breaking up lymphat- ic congestion. Potassium deficiencies usually caused by faulty food habits, diarrhoea, some drugs, and poor bowel habits, may give rise to symptoms both physical and mental. If you suspect a potassium deficien- cy in yourself or someone you love, you might check for ner- vousness and fear, fear of being alone, mood fluctua- tions, a crawling or stinging sensation in the skin, general- ized weakness, aching feet and aching muscles. Suicide and violence can occur in extreme cases. Could there be a connection between mineral deficit and the rising inci- dence of teen-age suicide? The heart is a potassium organ. As long ago as 1967, Dr. Demitrio Sodi-Pallares, noted Mexican heart special- ist, challenged the use of drugs in treating heart condi- tions saying that cure is achieved by a LOW SALT AND HIGH POTASSIUM diet. He was particularly criti- cal of using diuretics due to the resulting loss of potassi- um. He recommended a diet. high in citrus fruits, kelp, bananas, figs, potatoes, toma- toes and olives and water- cress. (Potassium is highest in citrus picked-ripe, not green.) A primary reason that most people are lacking in potassi- um is that it is found in bitter foods, especially greens. Most minerals are more easily metabolized when they enter the body through a plant, or through supplements made with plant materials. Perhaps the finest alkaline producer within the potassium realm is potato peeling broth. Dr. Jensen recommends one cup a day, for several months. To make this important 'Potassium Booster', use three large potatoes. Cut peeling 1/4 inch thick. Throw the center of the potato away; this is the acid part of the potato. Use four carrots, eight sticks of celery (a natural source of sodium) and a handful of parsley. Putt all of this in about a quart and a half of water. Simmer for 20 minutes. Strain off and drink about one pint for at least 30 days. Properly grown foods are our BEST MEDICINE. It is not only what we EAT that NO TOPLESS BATHERS IN CLARINGTON POOLS Current pool regulations will remain in effect until more clear guidance is given the municipality says Mr. Caruana, Clarington's direc- tor of community services. "Right now we do not condone topless bathers in our pools and if It happens staff will deal with each case on an indiviual basis," Caruana says. CUREATZ TO SUE PC PARTY Llewellyn Jones's challenge to the process of breaking the tie vote in the initial nomina- tion meeting has resulted in a second ballot scheduled for Enbcl ~--'SERVICES produces health, but what we are able to DIGEST and ASSIMILATE. For ail of your health con- cerns be sure to contact your health care provider. References are available upon request. Pat Irwin Lycett, R.N, B.Sc., is a Certified Iridolo- gist, Nutritionist, (Crohn's and Cancer'Survivor). References: 1) The How To Herb Book, Velma J. Keith and Monteen Gordon, Mayfield Publications, 1995; 2) The Chemistry of Man, Bernard Jensen, PhD, Bernard Jensen Enterprises, 1983; 3) Minerals and Your Health, Dr. Len Mervyn, Pivot Health Books; 4) Taber's Cyclopaedic Medical Dictionary Vol. 17. April 26. Only those mem- bers who were at the original meeting on Feb. 15 will be allowed to vote. Cureatz feels that all local riding associa- tion members should be allowed to cast a vote in the nomination process, so he Is taking the PC party of Canada and the Durham Progressive Conservative Association to court on Tuesday. Inul JON STORY SCOTT STORY 905-983-9579 L A N D S C A PI N G INSTALLATION • GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - WATER PONDS • DESIGN • CONSULTING j SPECIALIZING IN PERENNIAL PLANT LANDSCAPES AROUND THE REGION Trhis Akd ccoSt cbwIy $6.00 <b4ofcre G..S..T.) a L- Au IR ..............