2013 Hlth and CL
2013 Highlights from QWI Health and Community Living
HEALTH
· One square of dark chocolate daily, 37% less likely to suffer from heart disease.
· The CHUS in Sherbrooke has been selected to conduct a new test for colorectal cancer that could avoid the necessity of a colonoscopy.
· Do not boil your vegetables, steam or micro them.
· Eat tomatoes for your heart and walnuts for your brain.
· Daily drink 2 cups of cocoa for a boost of beneficial blood flow to the brain.
· For a healthy winter, get a flu shot, exercise 30 minutes, eat lighter meals but more often, wash hands for 20 seconds.
· Surprising foods that fight pain such as ginger, cherries, turmeric and beans.
· Vitamin D is key to optimal absorption of calcium.
· Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis; it affects 1 in 10 Canadian adults.
· To kill fungus on feet, spray with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide & water nightly and let dry.
· Sleeping pills may increase the risk of developing dementia.
BRANCH ACTIVITIES
· Donated food for Christmas Baskets.
· Made sailor boxes filled with items for Christmas to be given to sailors when they come to the Port of Quebec.
· Gave a tea at the Wales Home in Richmond.
· Cards and cheer for shut-ins.
· Cakes were made for the Fair.
· Attended Terry Fox Run or Walk.
· Held a flea market.
· Piggy Bank for medical supplies on display at meetings and money sent to
· Convention.
· W.I. members assisted at the 4-H Rally held in Cookshire at fair grounds for their 100th Anniversary.
· Supported the Hoodless Homestead.
· Supported North Hatley Recreation & Sports Centre by working at their annual rummage sale.
· Provided money to buy small farm animals through World Vision Canada.
ARTICLES READ
· The AQDR of Sherbrooke (L’Association québécoise de défense des droits des personnes retraitées et préretraitées) is a community organization that focuses on defending the rights of senior citizens in the area. To get help, call 819-829-2981.
· A new law passed: If someone has to leave their apartment because of sickness, they now only have to pay 2 months' rent instead of 3 months.
· Arthritis pain drug called diclofenec should be pulled due to adverse health effects. A better choice is an anti-inflammatory of NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
· A local entrepreneur spoke of the struggles and successes of starting a business in a small community.
· Two firemen spoke of the necessity and proper maintenance of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fire prevention in the home.
· Quebec postpones new services for pharmacists, being able to renew prescriptions and administer certain injections. Fees for pharmacists are under discussion with Bill 41.
· Gluten and celiac disease — your rights.
· Ways to increase your energy.
· Preparing your home for the elderly, nursing homes and selecting a nursing home, Alzheimer's. Dementia.
CITIZENSHIP
· Royal family: William and Kate had a baby boy, George Alexander Louis. He was baptized in the same church as Princess Diana. 4 Generations.
· Prince Phillip was in Toronto in April 2013.
· Remember the 11th of November. Wear a poppy. Buy a wreath.
· Support for Douglas Hospital.
· Supported breakfast and hot lunch programmes.