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s m o € &, & & & + = 2 F £ z. 3 T w §N S f > El' 5 z C & ® 5 8 B & __â€" & < 3H Naturopathic doctor offers 10 steps to heart health ints for strong heart Hhealth and sensible living will be disâ€" cussed at an upcoming pubâ€" lic lecture at the Waterloo Dr. Richard Dodd, a naturopathic doctor and a member of the clinical facâ€" ulty at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, will present diet and lifestyle recommendations, as well as his 10 Steps to Heart Health plan, which reviews the latest research on achieving _ cardiovascular health "As a naturopathic docâ€" tor, heart health is a major area 1 focus on regularly," Dodd said in an interview. "It‘s quite clear that in the last few years the lineâ€"ups for conventional therapy are getting longer. People are feeling they don‘t have a lot of control. 1 want to give them a sense that they can control their heart health. When it‘s you‘re body, you do have a certain amount of responsibility." surgery when I was nine years old," he said. "When you have a team of cardioloâ€" gists surrounding your bed, it impacts you. It‘s part of the reason I went into health care." Dodd said the issue has been close to his own heart since his childhood. While â€"learning more about his own experience, Dodd realized there are many hidden dangers in everyday living that can put a person‘s heart at risk. "There is no age limit. We‘re now seeing high choâ€" lesterol in 11â€" and 12â€"yearâ€" olds, and we are seeing peoâ€" ple in their 305 and 40s suffer from heart attacks. Years ago, that was something we thought only people in their "And there are so many scary statistics that show people who suffer from heart problems are younger and younger all the time," Dodd said. By Anorea Baicey Chronicle Staff had _ openâ€"heart Dr. Richard Dodd, a naturopathic doctor and a member of the clinical faculty at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, will present diet and lifestyle recommendations at a free public lecture at the Waterloo Inn next week. According to Statistics Canada, 40 per cent of Canadians are at risk for heart disease including high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. 50s and 60s deal with." Dodd will introduce his audience to a program that, he said, significantly decreases the risk factors for heart disease, offer protecâ€" tive benefits for the cardioâ€" vascular system and discuss alternative treatment optâ€" ions to bypass surgery and angioplasty. He will also discuss heart disease as Canada‘s top killer; assess participants‘ risk for heart disease and atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries; Vivian Lee Bouriaue LIFESTYLE For all your: * Prom Dresses + Bridal Wear * Evening / Weekend / Career Wear and Accessories discuss arterial blockage treatment options; and preâ€" sent his 10â€"step program. "Heart disease stems greatly from deterioration of diet, poor activity, general family history, and the stress level in society today," Dodd said. "It‘s multiâ€"factoral." Waterloo: Westmount Plaza 50 Westmount Rd. N. Dodd‘s first five steps to better living involve elimiâ€" nating unhealthy aspects of diet and lifestyle. "Smoking is a major conâ€" tributor to the hardening of arteries," Dodd said. "People don‘t realize how much of a drain smoking is to the antiâ€" oxidants in the body, which help to prevent heart disâ€" ease. Step one is to quit smokâ€" ing if the habit exists. "And â€" every â€" cigarette wipes out 100 milligrams of Vitamin C." The second step is to limit alcohol intake to two glasses per week, and opt for red wine whenever posâ€" sible. Elimination of other risk factors is also key, Dodd said. Those factors include caffeine in the form of cofâ€" fee, soda and chocolate, refined sugars, and dairy products. _ "Dairy is one of the biggest contributors to high blood pressure," Dodd said.. The next five steps involve â€" making â€" healthy additions to diet and lifestyle. Instead of dairy, Dodd favoured almond or soy milk and soy cheeses. . He â€" suggests people should exercise at least three times per week, both weight bearing and cardio. Dietary fibre and heartâ€" healthy nutrients are also important aspects of a healthy diet, Dodd said. Water should be a part of a regular routine, and Dodd suggests people should drink eight to 10 glasses a day. "It‘s a lot healthier than preserved meats." If fish isn‘t part of a rouâ€" tine diet already, Dodd said it‘s a great addition. . "People should increase their intake of fish, especialâ€" ly cold water fish, which contain special oils and are lower in cholesterol," he Whole grains, vegetables, nuts, seeds or legumes, and raw fruits are highly recomâ€" mended. Dodd said if followed, his advice should provide peoâ€" ple the tools needed to achieve optimum â€" heart health. "There are many natural strategies people can utilize to improve their chances against heart disease," Dodd said. "They can significantly decrease risk." Dodd will present his lecâ€" ture March 5, from 7â€"9 p.m. Admission is free. In addition to the Fairview Park Mall location, we are excited to bring to you our second location to better serve you in Waterloo Kitchener: Fairview Park Maill Fairway Rd. The Volunteer Action Centre is looking for volunâ€" teers to fill a variety of positions. > â€" Have fun while helping kids. As part of its Paper Egg Campaign, the Easter Seal Society is holding Kids‘ Fun Days at malls in Kitchener, Waterloo and surrounding area on Saturday afternoons during the month of March. Volunteers can choose to collect donations, help with registration, or get involved with colouring, painting or puppet shows. Just a few hours of your time will help children with disabilities lead indepenâ€" dent lives. Ask about volunteer opportunity #3531â€"11980. Community Justice Initiatives is offering group facilitation training for volunteers who want to become involved in their sexual abuse treatment proâ€" gram. Following training, volunteers will coâ€"facilitate support groups for survivors of sexual abuse, people who have offended or a partners® group. Training starts in March. Ask about volunteer opportunity #1017â€"1069. The Elizabeth Fry Society is an organization that provides support to women who are in conflict with the law or who are at risk. The organization is looking for volunteers to help set up a court support program for women who need assistance. Volunteers will receive training related to corrections and issues facâ€" ing federally sentenced women. A background in social work/social services would be beneficial, but not essential. A commitment of four hours a week, weekdays, is required for this position. Ask about volâ€" unteer opportunity #1134â€"2174. For information about these and other volunteer opportunities, call the Volunteer Action Centre at 742â€"8610. The 19th annual Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, to be held March 2â€"3 at Bingeman Park, will raise funds for the Children‘s Wish Foundation. Over 115 artisans from across Ontario will be feaâ€" tured, displaying a wide variety of quality products including fossil art, stained glass, and garden ornaâ€" ments to jams, jellies, sauces and dips. View the endless booths of wooden educational toys, pottery, Austrian crystal jewellery to primitive rugs, folk art and children‘s and adult clothing. _ There will also be Child Cloning with Jean and Wray Phillips, creators of "Just Like Me" dolls. Parents can bring a photo of their child and have the child‘s looks recreated through customâ€"made lifeâ€"like dolls. The Kids Peelable Paint Workshop will give children the chance to create their own masterpieces with nonâ€" toxic, vegetable dye coloured paints. _ s Each member of the public will also have a chance to win a "shop till you drop" shopping spree. Draws will take place at 2 p.m. each day. S Canada‘s own Viadimir Gorodkin and Igor Gaft will provide soft classical music while shoppers browse the aisles. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 3. For more information, visit www.canadianartsandcrafts.com. 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