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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2011-07-07, Page 26After years of owning the lowest two tax rates in Huron County, only Huron East can now lay claim to the single lowest tax rate in the county. Treasurer (soon-to-be clerk- administrator) Brad Knight presented the comparison at council’s June 21 meeting. McKillop taxes remain the lowest in Huron County, but Grey, which had the second-lowest tax rate in the county behind McKillop for several years has now slipped to fifth-lowest with all of Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh slipping in between thetwo Huron East wards.Ashfield sits at the second spot,followed by Colborne in third and West Wawanosh in fourth, followed by fifth place Grey and sixth place Tuckersmith. At the top of the list, however, there are very subtle differences, Knight says, pointing out that on a $100,000 assessment, the difference between a home in Grey and a home in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is $4.89 for the year. Taxes in Brussels rose while Seaforth’s taxes fell. Brussels, which had the ninth-lowest tax rate in 2010 has catapulted five spaces higher onthe list, now occupying the position of 14th lowest in the county.Seaforth moves from 18th position in 2010 down to 15th position thisyear.PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2011.McKillop tax rate remains lowest in Huron Sing it loud The Harbouraires, a Goderich-based men’s choir, performed at the Ball’s Cemetery annual decoration service on Sunday. As is the tradition, there were more people than there were seats, and overflow seating was employed in front of the chapel on lawn chairs. (Vicky Bremner photo) 404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 The Citizen We have these and other great books available at... Summertime Reading BLAME IT ON THE WEATHER: Strange Weather Facts Environment Canada weather expert Dave Phillips tells unusual and intriguing stories related to weather, like the Yukon man who heard the noise of his frozen breath tinkling to earth. 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By Jessica Sparling This is the sixth and final part of a six-part series by Jessica Sparling of Blyth entitled “Good For You!” The series will highlight the impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices on physical and mental health and general wellness. Jessica is a second-year student in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University in New York, majoring in Human Biology, Health and Society. The final instalment focuses traditional Indian medicine, simple remedies and the good they can do in our day-to-day lives. This week Jessica is reporting from Mysore, India where she is part of an eight-week global health initiative through Cornell University. Namaskara from Kenchanahalli! I am writing my sixth and final installment of “Good for You!” from a primary care tribal hospital in Kenchanahalli, a rural village in Southern India. While I’ve been here, I have had the opportunity to work with traditional Indian medicine, known as Ayurveda, and I have discovered there are many simple remedies that may be easily applied in our daily lives to improve overall health. Some of these may be similar to remedies our grandparents or great- grandparents relied upon. Here are a few: • Activate the digestive system. Start your morning with a mixture of two teaspoons honey and the juice of half a lemon in a glass of lukewarm water. This beverage helps to kick-start the metabolism, and honey is believed to aid in breaking down fat stores within the body. • Southern Indian cooking always contains a combination of garlic, onion and ginger – and these three ingredients have broad health benefits: Garlic: Daily consumption lowers serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. For temporary relief of pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, prepare a paste of four to five cloves of crushed garlic and apply to the affected area. Onion:Believed to be especially beneficial for aiding the body in breaking down fat, and is often “prescribed” for overweight or obese patients. Onion salads are considered to be very good for health. (Roughly chop onions, cucumber and tomato, add freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of salt – and enjoy!) Ginger:For relief of indigestion, constipation and flatulence, chew a one-inch piece of ginger root with a small amount of rock salt. To decrease nausea and vomiting, drink one to three teaspoons of juice made from ginger and onions. For relief of cough and colds, mix a half teaspoon of each ginger paste, cloves and cinnamon powder, add honey to taste. • Pomegranate is also considered an “Ayurvedic superfood.” Useful in many applications, the most common include: for relief of itching caused by insect bites, simply apply pomegranate juice to the affected area. Drinking one cup of pomegranate juice may begin to improve multiple conditions, including fever, alleviating extreme thirst, controlling diarrhea and increasing muscular strength. To help increase iron levels in anemic individuals, consume a mixture of one cup pomegranate juice, one quarter teaspoon cinnamon powder and two teaspoons honey daily. • Finally, I have learned a lot about yoga since arriving in India. It is much more focused on postures, or asanas, which are tailored to the needs of specific individuals. It also focuses heavily on meditation. One series of 12 yoga postures though, has been found to have innumerable health benefits: Surya Namaskara, or the Sun Salutation. Surya Namaskara is beneficial for overall health and wellness, but more specifically, it helps to alleviate numerous disorders including: insomnia and sleep-related disorders, obesity, mental and psychological conditions, heart and cardiovascular disease. For more information, visit my blog at http://jique-indian- adventure.blogspot.com/ Ayurveda has been widely practised in India for thousands of years – and contributes to some remarkable all-natural remedies that may be good for all of us. Thank you to The Citizen for this opportunity and to you for reading my column for the past six months. All the best – and be well! By Shawn LoughlinThe Citizen Stick With the Classifieds. If you’re shopping for something special, keep looking in the Classifieds. Every week, you’ll find a great selection of listings for everything from apartments for rent to things to buy and see. The Citizen BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED