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When you have a sick child, it’s very easy to direct anger at the medical staff including the Doctor.  In this episode, Dr. Ukpeh shares solutions for everyone in keeping frustration and anger in check.

Being a seasoned traveler, it is always a surprise to find another amazing Canadian destination. Here on Red Mountain, above Rossland and surrounded by beautiful British Columbia, it is amazing. A real beauty.

For many people holiday eating can be a source of stress. We love the season’s goodies, and yet we feel guilty about indulging; concerned about health repercussions of eating rich foods and the possibility of gaining weight.

We don't even need to kill the ones that smash through your wall to get your food. If this scares you, move to the city. At worst, bad bears should be tranquilized because of this sweet idea. We fence in some mountains and make bear sanctuary. When our big furry buddies get into mischief, they get collected and dumped inside bear heaven. In bear heaven, we plant extra berry plants and all the bears have names. All the males get neutered on their way in. There's webcams so ads can sell out on the Bear Heaven interweb site. Proceeds to Bear Heaven of course.

A parent emailed us asking how do you know when tummy pain is a problem with the appendix? If you’ve had your appendix out, you know how painful appendicitis can be. But if you haven’t, this is a great question for the show. In this episode we discuss your child and what to do if you think it might be appendicitis.

It’s the season for winter squash and there are plenty of good reasons to include it on your Thanksgiving table. Squash is a source of beta carotene which is a phytochemical that belongs to the carotenoid family, a group of pigments responsible for the red, orange and yellow colours of many fruits and vegetables. The deeper the orange colour, the more beta carotene present –which puts pumpkins up there with carrots and sweet potatoes as some of the best food sources of beta carotene.

It is no secret that well nourished children learn better, behave better, and feel better about themselves. Here are some tips to pack your child a nutritious lunch that won’t come home in his back pack. The most important thing to remember when packing your child’s lunch is that children are often rushed at lunch time and that the school eating environment is full of distractions. The best lunches contain a variety of kid approved nutrient dense choices that are easy to eat.

Skateboarding is a very popular sport with many children and teens. Today we discuss what to look for in case your child falls, and hits their head.

What’s the latest in circumcision news?  Is it a common practice in 2010?  Today we tackle this topic and share our views with new parents. We’d love to know your thoughts, leave a comment on this blog.

Of course the cross should be placed in a public location such as Pioneer Park. Although the hospital was run by the Catholic nuns, it was a health care facility for the entire community and should be remembered and respected as such. This was a first class hospital and was open to all who needed health care regardless of religion. It served the entire population of Rossland and was a huge asset to the community. I would love to see the cross in a location that represents the whole town, not just a segment of the population.