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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-05-18, Page 5Wedneeda Ma 18 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 5 Community Living Well with Herbal Food and Tea Joan Wong Special to Lakeshore Advance While drinking herbal teas one indulges in sensational flavours irk file unknowingly also improving their health. Along with the savory .dstes and smells, herbal teas also contain many antioxidants with various positive effects on the human body. Because of this, drinking herbal tea has been an ancient method used to consume daily nutri- ents. By picking out a variety of different herbs and flowers - which can be found at heath food stores and some local grocery stores - you can easily make your very own cup of healthy herbal tea. Herbs and flowers for teas should be stored in tight, air -locked containers so they keep their flavours and do not become stale. In order to make the tea, combine 1 teaspoon of your choice of herbs and flowers with 1 cup of boiling water. You should also keep on mind that roots need to be brewed longer than leaves and flowers because they are more dense. Roots contain various minerals, whereas leaves and flowers are a source of vitamins. Different combinations of herbs, flowers and roots result in different tastes. You should experiment until you find a flavour that fits your taste buds. Some popular combinations make well known herbal teas such as chamomile (which helps the drinker to relax), sage, and rosemary. Some of the various benefits resulting from the consumption of herbal tea include: weight loss, reduced stress, reduced pain from headaches, and treatment for upset stom- achs and common colds. However, it should be noted that drinking too much tea can be dangerous, as there are side effects of overin- dulging in caffeine. But, when drinking correctly, herbal teas can be both enjoyable and healthy for your body. Below Is a sample recipe for a "Delightful lbtic". Ingredients: jasmine, follum flci, amerlcan ginseng, flos paeoniae, red date, and licorice root Function: relieves stress and promotes the balance of body and mind These remedies are not intended to cure any diseases. • Information by loan Wong Questions or inquiries at Cana China - (519) 786-5202 Huron SPCA to hold "Spay"- ghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Exeter - On Friday May 27th, the Huron County Branch of the Ontario Sodety of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is thrilled to host a "spay"-ghetti dinner and silent auction at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter. Adults and children of all ages are invited to enjoy a tasty homemadepetti dinner including Caesar salad, garlic bread, and dessert, pre by local cook Scott Calamusa. Following the very successful "Animal House Dinner Auction" of the past 6 years, the "spiry"-ghetti dinner is a new fundraiser this year with many fabulous auction items available to bid on for the entire family. The Huron SPCA is part of a registered charity that cares for unwanted, abused and neglected anitnals throughout Huron County at a tiny shel- ter in Goderich. Proceeds from the dinner and auction will assist in pro- viding spaying and neutering of shelter animals in order for them to find loving and caring homes. "Veterinary bills cost around $25,000 a year; and we don't receive any government funding, so fundraising is crudal. Although the shelter is jc�ted in Goderich, we receive animals from all across the County ti- t!cluding Exeter and Grand Bend," says Kara Gosleigh of the Huron County SPCA. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner begins at 6 p.m., and tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are available at the door or from the Pet Stop in Grand Bend, South Huron Veterinarian Clinic in Zurich, Exeter Animal Hospital, Miller's County Store in Exeter, and local volunteer Sandi Strang (2.35-1509). For more Infonnatton: Kam Gosleigh, Brandt Manager Ontario SPCA Hume County Branch, kgoslelghOoepca.on.ca, 519.440.0250 column From the Countryside John Russell Lakeshore Advance Spring is a time of promise. The budding trees, the flow- ering shrubs and the multi -hued bulbs all seem to shout, the best is yet to come. Of course in a short while the com- munity will be able to enjoy another edition of The Prom- ise; a professional retelling of age old stories that still reso- nate today. Promise in our community has its place. In the larger world, this past few weeks has seen many a promise made, some to be kept, some not. In the public world this can be a problem as it seems the public memory is longer than many a pundit thought. In exercising their vote, the Canadian public did not keep their side of the bargain to stay within their prescribed popular boundaries. They acted like responsible adults. What a promise for the future. Of course in better looking news, at the royal wedding, Kate promised to honour but did not include obey in her shared vows with William. I am not sure that obey thing makes any difference anymore but it was newsworthy. Per- sonally, I would have enjoyed a promise from our mon- arch, the Queen, to declare through some constitutional awfld Emlfy It has been an awesome past week at Stephen Central with the beautiful weather all the students are outside enjoy- ing the sunshine by getting out on the field and playing soccer or baseball. This past Friday our participating stu- dents ran the 1500m with lots of hard work Eagle Pride Mikenna Lane St. Anne's is now In the middle of the May crazies where students are busy with their extracurricular activities while doing their best to maintain their hectic academic priorities. This week several St. Anne's ath- letes competed in Rugby tournaments, Soc- cer games and the Huron Perth Track and Field meet. Club participants in Social Jus- tice ventured to Mount Caramel Elemen- tary School to promote Aboriginal heritage and the Students for Life departed for Ottawa to partake in the annual March for nicety that we could just skip over Charles and go right to William. I'll admit I wouldn't argue that one. But back on the federal scene it really was a case of , do we believe this man's promises or not? In Steven Harpers case, the numbers didn't change much just the splits. In Gilles Duceppes case his number was up and the country is glad for that. But what was up with the so-called intelli- gent, strategic Quebecois voters? The people who vote in such a way as to keep their hand on the tiller always. You can't tell me that you don't know you are voting for a wait- ress, vacationing in Vegas. Oh well, the tribe has spoken. As for lack Layton, what can you say about a middle aged cancer survivor who looks like he has the world by the tail. I say Good luck and more power to you with a wonderful, young fresh caucus on the hill. Ah, it brings back memories of young Preston Manning leading a posse of dew eyed freshman into opposition many moons ago. The promises, the promises. As for my party, what can you say. The people have spo- ken and it is time for rethinking how and what the party represents as an alternative to what we have now and into the future. The best learning happens after a major fall and I believe that the country needs liberals to look in the mir- ror and realize the horrible truth. The Emperor has been without clothes for a long time. Time to rethink the ward- robe. Is that a promise? And that's how I see it this week. and dedication for training dur- ing the week. We had lots of wonderful athletes come out and run. Also this past Monday our awesome tigers hit the track to run the 800m. Tuesday our school held their yearly Track and Field with Grades 3-8 par- ticipating for a chance to move on to the Regional Track and •<xa Life campaign. St. Anne's was proud to host several elemen- tary school students for the annual GAUSS Mathematics test developed by Waterloo Univer- sity and we hosted Catholic leaders at a workshop and Mass. The photography class went to the Zoo early in the week and their art continues to be on dis- play in our front lobby. In addi- tion to the craziness of 'the May - Crazies' students are bringing in non-perishable foods to support the 'Stuff the Bus' campaign. 'Stuff the Bus' has been one of Field meet in Exeter at the South Huron District High School. We had lots of heart put into all the events with only our first and second place athletes getting to move , on. But it looks like we will again have a strong team this year and we thank you all for your participation. Until next weeks update. several St. Anne's fundraisers where each homeroom com- petes to bring in the most per- ishable food items to fill a school bus of foods which will then be donated to St. Vincent de Paul's in Goderich. OSAID week is coming up and the very impor- tant message of driving without the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving without the distrac- tion istracttion of cell phones will be high- lighted in a variety of activities. Be safe this May 24th weekend! Minister of Public Relations, Menne Lane LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For information about cancer, services or to make a donation 1.888.939.3333 • WWW.cancer.ca Canadian Cancer Society Societe canadienne du cancer