THANK YOU!

Heartfelt Thank You ...


Finally it is Saturday September 12th... 7am in the morning... I look out the window... shoulders slouch... it is raining!


Of all days - why didn't the clouds just miss this area for today, I thought.  That's ok - there are huge crowds venturing forward on the Walk for Cancer... if they can brave the elements then some folks may turn up for the community walk.


I'd like to Thank the folks who showed up... and a huge THANK YOU to the people who took time to pull something together for the walkers.  I truly value all that you did...


Continuum Wellness - Thank You for the warmth and hospitality ... the warmth of the special mixed tea brewed with a magical touch of lemon grass and the date/ tahini and other (I believe had almonds, oats) treats made for a very welcoming start to the walk.  The services you offer massage therapy, chiropractic health care, acupuncture, holistic nutrition, homeopathic medicine, reflexology, psychotherapy, and manual lymphatic drainage can meet many of the therapeutic treatments we seek.  We sat in the yoga studio sipping warm tea (did I mention it was raining outside... so how wonderful was this) eating treats while hearing about the mindfulness yoga classes, meditation classes and TRX suspension training being offered in the studio.
THANK YOU for taking the time to talk to us and for the warm hospitality, Sjoukje and Nicole.
http://continuumwellness.ca/yonge-lawrence-massage-naturopath-about.html


Six (formerly Raw Juices) - Thank You ... for opening up the bottles of juices for us to try and walking us through your juice making process.  I loved the beetnik juice - beets, carrots, pear, celery, lemon (100% organic)... my body thanks you for the amazing experience.
THANK YOU June for taking the time to answer our questions and walking us through the cold press method you use


Lawrence Park Animal Hospital - Thank You for the friendliness and warmth you showed us.  Having had tea and juice we passed on the warm coffee brewing and listened to the amazing pet stories you shared with us.   You told us about the services you offer from boarding, surgery, cat friendly practice, diagnostic imaging, inviting specialists to the hospital instead of having the animal travel far for specialized care, medicine, microchipping, nutrition counselling, and wellness/ prevention.
THANK YOU to Dr Larry Wilder, Carolyn, Amberlee and Andrew for making our extended care to love for animals a special event
http://lawrenceparkah.com/services/


Locke Library  - Thank You to the Locke Library staff for keeping everything ready for us for the keynote speaker talk.  We felt welcomed and love the library.
Dr James Maskalyk - Thank You for sharing your incredible experiences with us... we listened spellbound to the effort and emotional connection you must have felt on your missions in delivering the type of healthcare that all of us wish we have if and when we need it.  Choosing between English and Medicine - I am glad that medicine won... it needs doctors like you in the healthcare system.  We look forward to reading your next book.
http://www.sixmonthsinsudan.com/


THANK YOU all again for making this a special day for me and the walkers...


If you need to reach me, I can be reached at yongestr_greenwalk@yahoo.ca


Signing off...
Hanifa

Saturday September 12th ... Reminder of walk details....

Yonge Street Health Walk Sites

Community health services
September 12th 2015

Meeting Place – start of walk:  Yonge Blvd Parkette 3444 Yonge Str

9:30am – 9:40am

Please note that the first three sites may not be able to accommodate wheel chair accessibility... however Locke Library is accessible.

•Continuum Wellness:  3402 Yonge Street  (9:45am to 10:05am)

            We are the largest, fully integrated natural health care centre in the neighborhood, staffing 16 Registered Therapists and Licensed Health Care Professionals. The clinic is open 7 days a week with flexible and convenient appointment times for Registered Massage Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Nutrition, Acupuncture, Reflexology and Psychotherapy services

> Common injuries and therapies used to treat those injuries – what you need to do to help you heal and maintain good health

•The Raw Juice Company:  3345 Yonge Street  (10:20am – 10:35am)

            Have fresh juice for purchase – nutritional benefit, vitamin/ mineral intake (walkers will be given a free sample to taste)

> Vitamins / minerals found within different juices – figure out which one you may need more

•Lawrence Park Animal Hospital:  3158 Yonge Street (10:50am – 11:05am)

A veterinary hospital serving clients and patients in the Lawrence Park and neighbouring area for over fifty years. In 1992, Dr. Larry Wilder renovated the previous hospital and renamed it “Lawrence Park Animal Hospital”.

We pride ourselves in our friendly and helpful staff members and provide top notch customer service care for you and your pets. Our doctors and staff are always involving themselves in continuing education courses and keeping up-to-date with the newest and latest in veterinary medicine to be able to provide the greatest care.

Our services include boarding, diagnostic imaging, laser therapy, medicine, microchipping, nutrition counselling, surgery and wellness and prevention.  We are also part of the Potcake Rescue Group (we help find homes for Potcake puppies), they travel to us from Turk’s and Caicos, we examine them and provide any care of treatment before finding them a forever home. 

> Extension of Love and Care – what treatments are available for your pets so that you know where to go and what to ask for

•Locke Library:  3083 Yonge Street  (11:20am – noon)

            At the neighborhood library , our keynote speaker shares his passion for transforming communities from a health perspective.

Dr. James Maskalyk  currently practices emergency medicine  and is an assistant professor at University of Toronto.  He will talk about the profound experiences he had as part of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF/Doctors Without Borders) while in Sudan, experiences shared in his book Six Months in Sudan , and his current work partnering with Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa University to develop a program that will train the country’s emergency physicians.

http://www.sixmonthsinsudan.com/

Health Awareness (Part VI)

Heat or Ice ... When to use which to reduce injury pain


I play tennis and as a result sometimes am very much 'in touch' with the various muscles and joints in my body.  The aches and pains remind us to pay attention to limbs/ muscles when we over use them or exercise in extreme conditions (like the really hot summer days we experienced over this glorious recent summer).


I don't know about you but I tend to get confused about when to use heat or ice to treat what ails me.  So here's a little blurb about it...


Rule of thumb...
Use cold for acute pain or a new swollen/inflamed injury.
Ice helps relieve inflammation or pain after exercising.  One should not ice for more than 20 minutes at a time.  I tend to use an ice pack wrapped in a towel to help reduce swelling at the wrist or elbow after my tennis marathons.


Use heat for chronic pain or an injury that is a day or more old.
Heat helps dilate blood vessels and increase blood circulation.  If you have an ongoing injury apply heat to the area before exercising.  I tend to use a hot water bottle or a hot damp cloth.
http://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-pain/treating-pain-with-heat-and-cold#Heatvs.Cold1


Other suggestions for helping with sports injuries, headaches, arthritis, strains and sprains...
http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2014/08/should-you-use-ice-or-heat-for-pain-infographic/


Note the above does not replace seeking medical advice for serious injuries or chronic pain.


I hope this helps you make your choice on whether to turn to heat or ice when you are in pain.  Learning what our bodies need helps promote good health.  Here's to enjoying our fun filled active days...


The walk is coming up soon... looking forward to seeing you on September 12th!