• Prevention is Key to Prostate Health by Klaus Ferlow of the Ferlow Brothers and Life-long Herbalist, Vancouver
• Men and Cancer
• Hidden Dangers Lurking In Your Personal Care Products by Klaus Ferlow
  Glossary Of Chemicals & Synthetics To Avoid In Personal Care Products by Klaus Ferlow
• Cold & Flu Busters: The Natural Approach part one
• Cold & Flu Busters: The Natural Approach, part two
• How does elderberry fight the flu?
• Are You a Worrier? by Carole Fawcett, Vernon
• Occupational Stress by Carole Fawcett, Vernon
• "People require love and acceptance" by Carol Fawett, Vernon
• Laughter - the best stress reliever by Carole Fawcett, Vernon
• Standing Taller with Rolfing by Certified Rolfer - Cindy Atkinson. Penticton
• The Power of Whey! by Matt Bomba, Vernon, BC

Local Groups, Meeting and Events

• Mens Connection non profit organization that targets any guy that needs or wants support. No age limit, No cost or any criteria to meet. United church 696 main st. 7pm-8.30pm Contact John Middleton Pager: 770-6108 or Message: 492-2684 mensconnection@hotmail.com
• Alzheimers - Support group for care-givers & family members of those with Alzheimers or related dementia's at Oliver Senior`s centre 1pm call Laurie ar 1 888- 318 1122
• Good Grief Support Group 7pm United Church, Penticton. call 492 4588
• The Celiac Support Group meets every second month on the third Friday at the Penticton Health Centre main floor meeting room, 740 Carmi Avenue. Family members are welcome to attend. Contact volunteer Les Erucker 493-6381
• MS Coffee Time group meets every Tuesday at 2:30pm at the Cherry Lane Shopping Mall Food Court in Penticton
• MS Oliver/Osoyoos Peer Support Group meets the second Thursday at 10:00 am of every month in the Red Cross Building in Oliver. For more information people can contact the office on Tues, Wed Thurs, from 9-2:30. (250) 493-6564 e-mail info.penticton@mssociety.ca
• Mental Illness Family Support Group Every second Thursday at 7pm. 221 Martin St., Penticton. E-mail: bcsspenticton@shaw.ca or (250) 493-7338
• Diabetes Adult Support Group; held the 4th Wednesday evening of every month except July, August, December and January; 7:00pm at the Seniors Centre on Water Street in Kelowna. For more information call Ed at 860-7099 or e-mail glenna.armstrong@diabetes.ca website www.diabetes.ca

Workshops and Events

Wise Men`s weekend -details to follow

• Penticton Steps Out cardio walks - SS.Sicamous at noon, Monday to Friday. Call 490 2436 Penticton Steps Out hosted walks- at community centre at 7am every Saturday.
• Couples in Harmony - See Penticton workshop page
• Road Running Event Calendar - - 2006— Road Running, Marathon and Road Relay /Ultra in Vancouver, OKanagan , BC and WA Runs.

Previous Events

• Wise Men`s Weekend at Naramata - September
• Father's Day at Historic O'Keefe Ranch Sun, June
• The Skaha Lake Clean-Up June 25, 2005 At Skaha Lake, Volunteers needed. Call 497-5075

Healthy Tips for Men

Exercising for a Better Mood If you're feeling down, consider adding exercise to your to-do list. Research shows that exercise has the ability to improve mood and reduce depression. Even if you are seriously depressed, exercise can still be one of several interventions recommended by your physician or mental health professional. Exercise is not a cure all, but it releases endorphins, often creates a sense of accomplishment, and thus improves well-being.

Sleeping Position Did you know that sleeping on your stomach can aggravate back pain? The best sleep position is on your side with your knees bent. In addition, check to be sure that your pillow allows your neck to remain straight. A strained neck can cause poor posture, aggravating back pain during the day.

Fitness on the Road                              
Think ahead. To stay toned while traveling, book a hotel with a workout room or inquire where the nearest fitness centers are located.  Alternately, revive old but dependable exercises. Sit-ups, push-ups, and lunges can all be done in your hotel room.

Help for aging bones It's never too late to begin! Recent studies involving mature men and women found that regular weight training improved hip-bone density. Weight bearing exercises significantly improved bone strength, reducing the risk for falls and fractures in later life.

The Bread Test The loaf should feel heavy and look dense. Black is beautiful. Put your fingers and thumb around the top of the loaf. If you can squeeze the loaf from the outside more than an inch towards the centre with very little pressure, it fails the test. Read the label. If the bread contains white flour, sugar, hydrogenated fat or salt, it fails the test.

Foot health Many foot problems result from poorly fitted shoes. A few buying tips: Try shopping for shoes in the middle of the day, as feet tend to swell most at this time. Strive for about a 1/2 inch of space between the end of the foot and the tip of the shoe. Wear the type of socks or stockings that will be worn with the shoes. And finally, consider having both feet measured. Feet can vary in size.

Monounsaturated Fat Monounsaturated fats are the type of fats that tend to lower blood cholesterol, especially LDL or the 'bad' cholesterol. Good sources of monounsaturated fats include olives and olive oil, canola oil, nuts and peanut butter.

Eye Protection During Sports Do you participate in sports that involve a moving ball, swinging stick, or physical contact? These include sports like hockey, tennis, racquetball or baseball. According to the International Federation of Sports Medicine, the use of protective gear significantly reduces eye injuries in sports. Be safe, not sorry. Buy and use sport appropriate goggles or a facemask. Make eye protection a priority while you play.

Addressing Muscle Soreness The smartest way to address muscle soreness is to avoid it. When starting a new training program, or upgrading an existing one, go into it gradually. Take several weeks, even longer if necessary. Should you experience soreness along the way, give your muscles a day or two of rest to recover.

Gaining Weight As hard as this is to believe, some people have trouble gaining weight. If you are trying to build muscle, add calorie dense snacks between meals. Examples include dried fruit, nuts, protein powders between meals,peanut butter and bananas. An extra 400-500 calories per day is usually all most people need. Get plenty of rest each night. Avoid smoking.

Icing for injuries Icing many types of injuries aids the healing process. But, using ice improperly can actually do more harm than good. Use these precautions when treating injuries: Do not leave the ice pack on an injury after the skin becomes numb. Never fall asleep with ice on your skin. Don't use ice on open blisters or wounds. If an injury does not respond to self-treatment within 24 hours, see a doctor

A Golfing Workout 
By walking and carrying your clubs, you can make golf into a decent calorie burning activity. Here's a rough example for a 190 pound man and a 135 pound woman. They carry clubs and play for 4 hours per week. The man burns an extra 170 calories per hour and would eventually weigh about 8 pounds less! Numbers for the woman are roughly 120 calories extra per hour and 5-6 pounds less.

Walking to Improve your Risk Profile 
According to the American Heart Association, women who walk briskly for at least three hours per week or exercise vigorously for 1.5 hours per week, cut their risk of heart disease by 30%-40%. And men, exercise reduces your risks too. If it's hard finding time to walk, try waking up a little earlier. Walk before your day takes over, or during part of your lunch break.

Recognizing a Stroke - 3 FAST Questions
F = Face -- Ask the person to SMILE;
A = Arm and Leg -- Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS;
S = Speech -- Ask them to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE;
T = Time -- Call 911.
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately. Describe their symptoms to the dispatcher. Mention the possibility of stroke. FAST is a good test for stroke, but it cannot catch them all. If there is any doubt, don't wait; CALL 911.

Smoking 
Did you know that compared to a nonsmoker, a pack a day smoker has twice the risk of heart attack, three times the risk of stroke, four times the risk of peripheral vascular disease and six times the risk of aortic aneurysm? If you don't smoke - don't start! If you do smoke - seriously consider quitting. Help is available via the Canadian Heart Association, the Canadian Cancer Society and many local providers.

Go Veggie... 
Many nutrition experts recommend eating some vegetarian meals to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol. A great way to 'go veggie' now and then is to try a variety of ethnic options.

Shorter Walks, Same Results                      
If an hour of exercise seems daunting, break it up. By taking 10-15 minute walks several times each day, many people can accumulate the hour. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, these shorter bouts of activity also burn calories and improve aerobic
conditioning.

Vegetable Guidelines                             
The National Cancer Institute defines one serving of vegetables as 1 cup raw, 1 1/2 cup cooked, or 6 oz vegetable juice? Visit 5aday.gov to  learn more about the importance of vegetables, how many servings you need per day, and why color matters

Eating before Exercise                           
According to nutrition experts, eating before exercise improves performance. Use these guidelines to design your meal or snack: enough fluid to keep you hydrated, low in fat and fiber, high in carbohydrate, and moderate in protein. Select foods familiar to you.
The rule of thumb for eating before exercise is to allow 4 hours for a big meal (about 1,200 calories), 2 hours for a light meal (about 600 calories), and an hour or less for a snack (about 300 calories).

Exercise and Dehydration                         
Did you know that it's possible to lose up to 1.5 cups of body fluid in just 20 minutes of running? Try weighing yourself before and after your workout to measure your fluid losses. For every pound of fluid you lose, you must drink 2 cups of water to rehydrate. However, there are better ways to manage dehydration. Prevent it by drinking (but not
 guzzling) moderate amounts of water (or a sports drink) before, during, and after exercise.

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