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September 2002

 

In New York City, one year after thousands of people were killed in the terrorists' attacks that destroyed the World Trade Centre, a memorial will feature Tribute of Light, consisting of two powerful searchlights that will send beams high into the sky from the site where the towers once stood. They will be visible 20 miles away. In addition, a steel and bronze sculpture called "The Sphere" which once stood in the fountain of the Trade Centre Plaza will serve as a temporary memorial to the victims and their fallen fire and police rescuers. The sculpture was damaged by falling debris, but organizers say that it will likely serve as the centerpiece of a permanent memorial. When first installed in the early 1970s, the piece was meant to symbolize "world peace through international trade".
In Washington, D.C., a memorial at the point of impact will honor and remember the 189 people killed at the Pentagon.
In Shanksville, Penn., the National Park Service is working with victims' families on a memorial near the crash site of the fourth hi-jacked plane. It will honour the 40 passengers who fought the terrorists and successfully thwarted their plan to crash it into the White House. We Canadian cousins continue to support our neighbours.

Three million women a year are experiencing shoulder pain that land them in a chiropractors office. The culprit seems to be their purses and knapsacks. On average, women are carrying 13 pounds of weight in their bags, says Marilyn Moffat, a professor at New York University. "This is too much weight to continually place on any area of the body", Moffat says. Here are five ways to prevent shoulder injury:

1. Purge the excess. Clean out your bag regularly, including newspapers, papers, umbrellas and those tennis shoes.
2. Carry two equally weighted bags on each shoulder. You will stand straighter and your neck and shoulders won't be compromised. Or switch the one bag back and forth from shoulder to shoulder.
3. Try a microfiber bag. A leather bag can add a pound of weight. Microfiber is lighter and if it is smaller you won't be tempted to fill it with nonessentials.
4. Carry your tote diagonally. Sling the bag overhead, so the weight is on your back. The strap will be on one shoulder and the bag portion will land on your hip.
5. Adjust the strap. Most women tend to hold on to the strap and if it's too short the weight will be on your chest, pulling on your shoulder and neck. Also a broader strap will distribute the weight over a wider area of the shoulder.

-Adapted from Good Housekeeping

 
September - Thomas Parsons

September strews the woodlot o'er
With many brilliant color;
The world is brighter than before,
Why should our hearts be duller?
 

Outstanding Practice Members of the Month!

Meet
Bozena and Larry M,
Beverly S, Brenda H,
Linda S, Sarah C,
Linda P, Elaine T,
Derek G, Mike M,
Nancy I, Keith A,
Norah G, Lillian G,
Ron B, John T,
Danielle M, Beryl S,
Paul S, Dr SG,
Carol C, Brian S,
Seraph D, John H

In this issue we have chosen very special Practice Members of the Month. It's our way of acknowledging good friends and saying "thanks" to those who support us and our practice with referrals, word of mouth and the opportunity to help improve the quality of people's lives...
YOU might be our next Practice Member of the Month! Watch for your name here in an upcoming issue!

Gender-specific Care
Improving Women's Health

More women die of heart disease than any other illness. One reason may well be spinal subluxation. Now chiropractic care is saving lives and improving the quality of women's health. We at Alliance Healthcare are offering appropriate screening, treatments and educational programs. "My goal is to take women who are at risk for heart disease out of isolation," says Dr. Huggins. "I want to help reduce the number of heart attacks and other health problems that result from a misaligned spine. We remove the interference that prevents normal nerve function...and thus optimize the health of the women (and of course, men and children too!). Women should follow these steps to lower their risk of heart disease:

• Visit AHP regularly to optimize your health. If you are not yet a Practice Member, you may receive a FREE Chiropractic Health Audit. Call 905.845.2291 to schedule a visit

• Stop smoking

• Maintain your optimal weight

• Get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, at least five days a week

Bathroom Cleaning Tips
from www.allabouthome.com

To help  keep your home healthy...

Easy Bathroom Cleaning :  Clean after a steamy bath or shower. The walls, fixtures, etc., will be much easier to clean because the steam will have loosened the dirt.

Cleaning the Sink :  For light stains, rub with a fresh cut lemon. For dark stains (like rust) rub with paste of borax and lemon juice.

Bathtub Rings : To avoid bathrub rings, don't use oily bath preparations. Use a water softener if you live in a hard-water areas. Rinse the tub immediately after bathing. If a ring does form, wipe it off with undiluted ammonia (wear rubber gloves) or a wet sponge generously sprinkled with baking soda. Rinse clean and wipe dry. For a more stubborn stain, scour with automatic dishwashing detergent or rub with a cloth dipped in vinegar.

Cleaning Toilet Bowl : Clean the toilet bowl while you're away by pouring in 1/4 cup bleach and leaving it until you return. Keep the toilet bowl ring-free by pouring a half-gallon of white vinegar in it once a month. Let it soak overnight before flushing. Don't use bleach if you're already using a tank-held cleaner that's released when the toilet is flushed. The two may react chemically. To avoid clogging and odors, pour one cup baking soda down the bowl weekly.