November 14th is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
November 13th isWorld Kindness Day
November 30th is Stay At Home Because You’re Well Day
Nov 13th 1849 - The capital of Canada was shifted to Toronto owing to riots in Montreal.
Nov 3rd 1957 - One of the most advanced atomic energy reactors in the world opened at Chalk River, Ontario
November 21st is World Hello Day
November 3rd is Housewife’s Day
There are many items from the natural world that have been used for many years as effective treatments and at the insistence of naturopathic doctors and holistic health practitioners, studies have been done to western standards and with some great results.
First off is the venerable ginger. Used for thousands of years, ginger has proven to be a great nausea reliever, especially post surgery and along with chemo therapy. Ginger has also been tested as a pain reliever for muscle soreness. A study at Georgia State University showed that ginger reduced post exercise muscle pain by 24%. This is significant as ibuprofen in standard doses had an effect of 28% and the ginger had little or no negative effects. Ginger has in preliminary studies are showing good results with arthritis as well. An easy way to add ginger to your routine is to put a slice of fresh ginger in your tea.
Next is the spice Turmeric. It is the spice that gives curry its yellow colour. Turmeric has been shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory and is showing huge promise for arthritis. You can use the powdered spice or you can get standardized capsules in most health food stores. The BBC announced in 2009 that preliminary studies in the UK showed promise for Turmeric as a preventative for dementia by preventing the spread of certain protein plaques.
Garlic besides being great in cooking is and anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal agent. Garlic has been a traditional cure for thousands of years and now has proof of its effectiveness. It helps to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and boost your immune system. Garlic extracts can remove warts and stop fungal infections, often as quick as commercial chemical remedies.
Peppermint is another useful herb to keep handy. Use it fresh, dried or in pure oil form. Peppermint can help digestion and ease nausea. An Italian study showed it had a major reduction in irritable bowel syndrome. Peppermint oil can also be used to stop the intrusion of ants. The pure oil can be mixed with carrier oil and used on the temples and forehead to ease headaches.
Oregano and its oil are next. It is also a great anti-biotic and infection fighter. It can be added to shampoo or applied directly to infected skin. The oil can be added to any liquid soap to make it more efficient at clearing bacteria.
Stay well, stay strong… you deserve it.
©Darren Renaud Natural Health Practitioner
Tire pressure is a measure of the amount of air in a vehicle’s tires, in pounds per square inch. Tire pressure should be checked at least once a month if not more.
Tires that are over or under inflated will result in premature tire wear and also affect vehicle handling along with a decrease in ride comfort.
Tire pressure also changes with the temperature outside. When Temperature drops, tire pressure decreases. When temperature rises, tire pressure increases.
Check your owner’s manual to find out where to look on your vehicle to find the
recommended measurement. Be sure to check all four tires and don’t
forget the spare tire.
Known as the “mother of birth control in Canada,” Dr. Marion Powell was a physician, longstanding activist and leader in the field of women’s health.
Graduating with a medical degree from the faculty of medicine at the University of Toronto in 1946, a diploma in public health from the school of hygiene at the University of Toronto and an FRCPC in community medicine, Dr. Powell went on to intern at Women’s College Hospital and at Toronto General Hospital.
Her career path next led her to a teaching position at St. Mary’s Hospital in Timmins, Ontario and a family practice in Japan. In 1960, she and her husband returned to Canada and Dr. Powell started another general practice in Scarborough, Ontario.
In 1966, Dr. Powell was appointed medical officer of health for the City of Scarborough and successfully lobbied for wider access to birth control and family planning. She was responsible for establishing the first municipally funded birth control clinic in Canada. She was also responsible for the development of a health- and sex-education curriculum for the Scarborough Board of Education, which became a model for other school boards across Canada.
Dr. Powell was next appointed as a professor of the faculty of medicine at the University of Toronto in 1972. She would hold this position until her retirement in 1988. Dr. Powell taught medical students about sexuality and women’s health. Dr. Powell influenced a generation of medical professionals to take a more responsive and caring approach towards the health-care needs of women.
In 1981, Dr. Powell became the director of Women’s College Hospital’s Bay Centre for Birth Control, a position she also held until her retirement. Under her directorship, the range of services available at the Centre broadened.
Over the course of her career, Dr. Powell was presented with numerous awards.
Dr. Marion Powell died in 1997 at the age of 74. She left all of her research papers as well as her personal library to Women’s College Hospital.
Peanut Butter Chicken
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion, sliced
7 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until chicken starts to turn white. Add the onion, mushrooms and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomatoes and chicken stock into the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in peanut butter and cook stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, a minute or two. If the sauce does not thickening, stir in more peanut butter
Peanut Butter Chili
Ingredients:
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups tortilla chips
Directions:
Place the diced tomatoes, water, garlic, and bay leaves into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and season with the cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Pour in the black beans and kidney beans; return to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until dissolved then remove and discard the bay leaves and season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with a sprinkle of Cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.
Over 3,000 years ago, during the Bronze Age, the first buttons made their debut. While recognizably buttons, Bronze Age man didn’t fasten anything with them, but simply wore them for decoration. The dandies of the day wore buttons fashioned from bone, horn, wood, metal or even seashells; but, in the absence of a buttonhole, were they anything more than just sew-on brooches?
The Greeks thought the button might make a nifty fastener. They ran the button through a little loop of thread and thereby created a use for the button, alongside the pin or the brooch, to keep garments together. As clothing became more fitted, the button and loop became more attractive since it was less likely to cause injury than a pin.
By around 1200, the button and buttonhole arrived in Europe, delivered, like many other things, by the returning Crusaders. The button and buttonhole were to become a driving force in clothing design. The first buttonholes were slits made in fabric just big enough to pass the button through and this was enough to hold clothes fast and inspire a fashion revolution.
By the middle of the 1300s buttons were big business and people loved them. Tailors produced garments with row upon row of buttons with matching buttonholes.
This attraction for buttons resulted in some outfits adorned with thousands of buttons, all of them with accompanying buttonholes. Dressing and undressing became a chore, but created a niche for the employment of professional dressers.
When buttons first appeared in the 17th century, they were seen only on garments of the wealthy. At that time it was the custom for rich men to dress themselves and for women to be dressed by servants.
Having women’s shirts button from the left thus made things easier for the mostly right-handed servants who dressed them. Having men’s shirts button from the right made sense not only because most men dressed themselves but also because a sword drawn from the left hip with the right hand would be less likely to become caught in the shirt.
Today, virtually no women are dressed by servants but buttoning from the left is still the norm for women.
~The first country to grant women the right to vote in the modern era was New Zealand in 1893.
~The first woman to rule a country as an elected leader in the modern era was Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka, who was elected as prime minister of the island nation in 1960 and later re-elected in 1970.
~According to an ancient Sumerian legend, the universe was created by a female, the goddess Tiamat. This role of a female creator is not unique, as the Australian Aboriginal creation myth also credits the creation of life to a woman.
Callander Volunteer Firefighters and their spousal auxiallry Flames
proudly present their annual Christmas Craft Show and Sale. Often referred to as the “Best Little Craft Show in the Near North Area”, this years event will be held on Saturday Nov. 13th, from 9AM to 3PM at the Callander Community Center.
With over 30 venders, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Once again the “Burnt Offering Cafe” will feature our world famous sticky buns and chicken soup.
In lieu of an admission fee, donations to the Callander and District Food Bank will be collected.
Phelps Women’s Institute
The Phelps Women’s Institute is holding a Craft Sale at the Phelps Central Public School on November 20th. They have tables available for any interested vendors for $10. For any further information please call Marilyn at 663-2878 or Agnes at 663-2661.
Habitat for Humanity
Bake Sale
Saturday, November 6
North Bay Mall
10-3 at No Frills entrance
Amelia Rising
November 4th. 1pm - 3pm
Gentle Yoga
November 11th. 1pm - 3pm
Movie and Popcorn
November 18th. 1pm - 3pm
Musical Day
Bring your own instrument
November 25th. 1pm - 3pm
Scrapbooking
All the events are FREE
The Nipissing Women in Business
meets the first Tuesday of each month. Luncheons at the Legion Branch 23, First Ave. North Bay in the Dress Lounge.
The Women In Business Group actively promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, an established referral base and invaluable networking opportunities.
Old Fashioned Christmas Walk Downtown North Bay
Come and enjoy our 22 Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Walk on Friday, November 26 6pm - 9pm.
Tree Lighting, Horse & Wagon Rides, Refreshments and Music.
Volunteers needed for various functions throughout the event - contact Jeff for more details at 474-7824
North Bay Christmas Art and Craft Show
November 12 - 14. Fur Harvesters Building. Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission only $5 for the whole weekend!
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I live …
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the wrong that needs resistance,
For the future in the distance
And the good that I can do.
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