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The Clarington Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, October 22,1994 13 u Health News Chromium a Necessary Ingredient in a Healthy Diet Dr. Kathlynn Hoch Chromium Picolinate. There is a reason today why so many people are feeling tired and putting on excess weight. It's the same reason that too many people are developing heart disease and diabetes, most people are deficient in the essential trace mineral, mineral, chromium. Unfortunately, chromium chromium deficiency causes fatigue, excess fat production and is also a major contributor to heart disease and diabetes. diabetes. Chromium is vitally important to health, yet is dangerously rare in modem diets. Sugar causes the body Project Strengthens Family Bonds Through Mealtime Conversations Health Canada and the Dairy Farmers of Canada are. supporting the Child Development Initiative through a joint promotion called Mealtimes, Family Times, that aims to strengthen strengthen family bonds by encouraging fam-. ilies to talk and to listen to each other at meal times. Mealtimes, Family Times is targeted targeted at Canadian families with children children 12 years' of age or under. The promotion consists of radios and magazines advertisements and a contest contest encouraging children to call a 1- 800 number to share their suggestions suggestions for better family communication communication during snack and meal times. Two series of 60-seconds radio commercials - the first introducing the promotion and the second presenting presenting the messages of the contest winners - are being broadcast on more than one hundred radio stations across Canada from October 3 through November 6 and November 28 through December 25. Details are also displayed on milk cartons from dairies across Canada and on specially specially marked wrappers of Wonder, Homemade Style, Wonder Texas Toast and d'ltaliano breads. Details, of the contest will be featured featured in full-page advertisements in November 1994 issues of Canadian Living and Coup de Pouce. A second series of advertisements - listing the winning entries - will run in the March 1995 issues, with grand prize winners highlights through photos and interviews. From the messages left by children children on the 1-800 line, the best 30 entries entries will be chosen, with each finalist receiving a plaque and cassette recording recording of their winning message heard on radio., to use more of the limited amount of chromium consumed. So does exercise. exercise. However a safe and effective dietary dietary supplement may be able to correct correct this common deficiency. There is strong evidence in recent research that while speeding fat loss, this supplement supplement helps build muscle, lower blood cholesterol levels and optimize blood sugar. Most people are not getting adequate adequate amounts of chromium in their diets. This problem has existed for sometime. However routine tests did not include testing levels of chromium. chromium. The increase in chromium deficiency deficiency is due to the increased reliance reliance on highly processed refined foods, which are high in sugar and fat. Not only do people eat diets low in chromium, these diets use up more chromium than they supply. Cereals, grains, fats and sugars in their whole or natural unrefined states are good sources of chromium. However, food Durham Region's Health Dept. Offers Pregnancy Seminar Two prepregnancy seminars for couples, sponsored by the Durham Region Health Department have been planned for November 9 and November November 16. The location will be the Ajax Pickering General Hospital Conference Conference Room (ground level) from 7 to 9 p.m. The evenings are planned to provide provide information on factors that couples couples should consider if they are planning planning a family. If both parents are as healthy as possible, they will give their baby the best chance for a good start in life. On November 9 Dr. A Gardner from Oshawa General Hospital will address -the topic of genetics. Dr. L. Panaro from the Health Department will discuss environmental hazards related to preconception and pregnancy. pregnancy. The decisions involved in becoming becoming parents will be presented by S. Phillis, Public Health Nurse. On November 16 guest presenta- tor Jan Silverman from Women's College Hospital will speak on fertility fertility awareness. The importance of healthy eating will be addressed by Milly Ryan-Harshman, Public Health Nutritionist. L. Comeal from Addiction Addiction Research. Foundation will discuss discuss alcohol and dmg use. There is no admission charge, please register in advance by calling the Health Department at (905) 723- 8521 extension 2111. processing removes up to 80% of the chromium in these whole foods. Not all chromium compounds are absorbed well or are readily converted converted to biologically active chromium. The optimal intake of chromium picolinate that is in the safe and effective effective range is' 50 to 200 micrograms micrograms per day or 1.6 milligrams. If on the other hand your diet is high in refined sugars and processed food, start with 400 micrograms for a week, then drop to 200 micrograms as a maintenance level. It should be emphasized that a professional consultation with your health care practitioner is always advised. advised. When a patient is consulting me for weight management advice, a complete health history is taken and Clothesline Project A First for Canada The Clothesline Project is a community community awareness initiative that addresses addresses the issue of woman abuse in the Durham Region. To the best of our knowledge we are the first Canadian Canadian community to participate in this international event. Organizations that are actively involved include: the Woman Abuse Survivors Group, The Denise House, Apple House (Y.W.C.A.), the Family Counselling Divisions of the Department of Social Social Services, the South Oshawa Community Development and Health Centre, the Sexual Assault Care Centre, Centre, the Violence Prevention Council of Durham Region, and many others. Women from across the Region who have been abused as adults or as children have created their own" personal personal statements and works of art on a tee shirt. The shirts are colour coded: coded: white for women who have died of violence, yellow or beige for women women who have been battered or assaulted, assaulted, black for women who have been emotionally or verbally abused, red, pink, or orange for women who have . been raped or sexually assaulted, ■ blue or green for women who are sur- vivors of incest or child sexual abuse and purple or lavender for women who have been attacked because of . their sexual orientation. The collection of tee shirts will be displayed at various public settings around the Region such as government government buildings, hospitals, shopping malls and local conferences during the month of November in recognition recognition of Woman Abuse Awareness Month. "The Clothesline Project provides an opportunity for women to bear witness to their personal experience of violence, and to celebrate their transformation from victim to survivor survivor in a powerful statement of solidarity." solidarity." There will be a display of the' Clothesline Project at Memorial Hospital Hospital Bowmanvillc on November 6 and 7. it is sometimes necessary to have further further tests done. Remember it is always best to improve improve dietary intake of all nutrients by eating nutrient-rich foods. Next week we will discuss losing fat, and building muscle. If you wish to obtain more detailed information there is a Seminar November 3rd, 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Lifestyles Fitness Club - 164 Baseline Rd. To sign up call 623-8388 or 697-3104. Fee $5.00 (seating is limited, register early). The information in this column is of a general nature. Consult your health care professional for specific health concerns. Dr. Hoch, D.C., of the Bowmanville Family Chiropractic Chiropractic Centre and Clarington Rehabilitation Rehabilitation and Sport Injuries Clinic is in her eleventh year of private practice and has personally attended more than 30,000 patients. She works within within a health care team which includes a multi-disciplined approach, including including Chiropractic, Massage, homeopathy, homeopathy, Reflexology, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Medical and Psychotherapy Psychotherapy referrals. She supports and educates her patients to create conditions for Optimum Health. She has a large pediatric practice with a holistic approach. The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC INPUT MEETING PROPOSED BOARD TRANSPORTATION POLICY The public is invited to attend an Information Meeting concerning the Proposed Board Transportation Policy. Date: Thursday, October 27,1994 Time: 7:00 p.m. Areas Served: Bowmanville, Newcastle and Courtice Meeting Location: Mother Teresa Elementary School 78 Glenabbey Drive, Courtice, Ont. This Public Information and Input Meeting hits been arranged as an informal session to provide Separate School Parents/Guardians, Ratepayers and Interest Groups with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed new Board Transportation Policy. Groups and individuals wishing to make presentations should pre-register by contacting the Director's Office at (705) 748-4861 or 1-800-461-8009 to indicate their intention to make up to a 10 minute presentation. Written submissions for distribution to Trustees tire encouraged. Those unable to attend can write a submission to the Board. Lome Corkcry Board Chairperson Don F olz Director of Education ©j NEVER AQA/N! in a war, everyi suffers...we must let it happen ag« hiver 1 * lin." ^ ■ fil l 5 I fk Canadian Statesman and The Oshawa & District Chamber of Commerce present a MAYORAL ELECTION FORUM ~ CLARINGTON » Wednesday, November 2nd, 1994 Flying Dutchman Hotel 143 Duke Street North, Bowmanville 7 to 9 p.m. Join our panelists as the candidates answer the questions on every voter's mind. When November 14th comes along the political and economic future of this municipality is in your hands. Be an informed voter. Questions will be taken from the floor. For more information call 728-1683