Report: Baby boomers face transportation challenges
They grew up feeling secure. They benefited from easier access to education. They came of age during a time of some of the biggest social change in North America. And now the baby boomers, all of whom will turn 65 between 2011 and 2031, are facing a huge challenge in the West Kootenay. How will they get around when they can...
Tips to a Normal Weight -- Part 3
Here are some other contributors to weight retention that should be considered. 1. How is your liver function? If your liver is overloaded you tend to have mood swings, irritability or anger, wake up at night between 1-3 AM, have skin rashes or itchy skin, eye floaters or ringing in the ears. If you drink more...
Lyme Disease and Tick Season
Yes, our local ticks can carry Lyme disease, and we can pick up ticks while golfing, gardening, hiking, biking ... anything that takes us outdoors, really. Lyme disease is endemic in southern BC, and the disease can cause long-term damage including arthritis and neurological problems, so it's worthwhile to do regular tick ...
HEU laundry workers deliver petition to the legislature, urging government to save jobs
The voices of 12,423 British Columbians were heard at the provincial legislature this morning with the tabling of a petition calling on government to halt the Interior Health Authority's plan to privatize hospital laundry services in 11 communities. A delegation of Hospital Employees' Union laundry workers presented their...
Our Wireless Stuff Causes Cancer, says Article in Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Canada's safety guidelines: "a disaster" On May 7, 2015, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published a scathing condemnation of Health Canada's safety guidelines for cell phones and Wifi. The Journal (CMAJ) interviewed multiple international experts in radiation and cancer, who warn that the microwave levels allowed...
Tips for Achieving a Normal Weight -- Part 2
Now that you’ve established the foundation of healthy eating, let’s discuss other avenues that may be contributing to weight retention. 1. If you find you have to be careful and eat on time, otherwise you become shaky, foggy or irritable, your blood sugar is probably unstable. It is extremely important you eat enough...
Bike Safety -- Stay Safe Out There.
Bike Safety Tips. Rossland is rife with bicycles! And the cycling season is upon us. Rejoice, but don't let your joy overcome your smarts -- ride safely. The RCMP have sent this list of rules to follow for safety and continued good health -- who wants to end up in a wheelchair, drooling and gibbering? Well, that could ...
Beware: the Misery of Measles
The Public Health Agency of Canada is again reminding Canadians of the importance of ensuring their immunizations are up to date, following the confirmation of additional cases of measles in the Vancouver region. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region has reported additional cases of measles linked to a March 21 Air China...
Spring Cleaning, Spring Cleansing
It’s Cleansing Time! Since the weather is shifting into spring and the bulbs are popping out of the earth, it is a great time to consider spring cleaning your body. Take some time to focus inside and clear the body of built-up toxins, metabolites, hormones and breakdown products. There are lots of fresh fruit and vegetables...
Gardens, Chickens -- Home-Grown Food!
Concerned about California's drought and its effect on food quality, availability and prices? Grow your own -- it's fun! And there are lots of resources in Rossland to get you started, to exchange ideas, or just to keep you company. Read on! 2015 Spring Garden, Market & REAL Food Events in Rossland: 1. Annual Backyard...