Wednesday, January 8, 1992 ~ North Shere News - 14 THE NORTH Shore Neigh- bourhood House is hosting Registration winter tennis lessons for for children’s winter tennis children. Weather permitting, classes will be held outdoors; during adverse weather condi- tions, lessons will be held in- doors under the instruction of coach Greg Haywood. Lessons will be held Sun- March 29. For children ages five to eight years, lessons run from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.; for children nine to [4 years, lessons run from 10:15 to It a.m. The fee is $57 and interested participants are asked to pre- register. For more information phone 987-8138. days, starting Jan. 12. until Start the New | Year off "Light"! NEW QUICK TRIM PROGRAM 8 OUR INTRODUCTORY QT. program is "designed to trim, firm and reshape regardless of your weight, shape or age. re CHECK & COMPARE OUR UNMATCHED FACILITIES! (+ WOMEN'S ONLY CLUB PLUS (2 GOLD'S CO-ED CLUB [# Beginners only area L# One on One instruction (4 All levels of aerobics on the North Shores (4 Wellness Director ; a ' largest new high tech spring hardwood C# Dietician NEWS photo floor [4 Massage Therapist (4° 2 Lines of Powercise “Humanoid Coaches’ [¥ Esthetician [* Lifecircuit "the new life form (¥ Registered Daycare C9 Lifesteps, Lifecycles, Liferowers C Tanning Beds [9% Stairmasters, Windracers (3 Fitness apparel & accessories [3 Apex Super Circuits [ vitamin supplements [% Free weights (over 20,000 !bs) (# Juice ar cr TS festing & programming C#” Unlimited parking Sunshine Giri NEW TO Vancouver, 20-year-old Susan likes dan- cing, skiing and ptaying keyboards. She works as a sales clerk and has plans te own and manage her own store. Eagie habitat tour offered A ieine eis EARLY EACH year more than tours departing from other 2,000 cagies gather in the Greater Vancouver areas for Jan. Squamish area where they nest in the lush rainforest and swoop down from trees to feed on the spawning salmon. The sight can be witnessed in The Eagles of Paradise Vailey natural history tour. A natural history guide leads the tour through the forest of the North Vancouver outdoor school to the eagles’ favored winter feeding grounds, The one-day tour also visits a Coast Salish Icnghouse and the Tenderfoot Fish Hatchery. A full lunch, coffee break and snack are included. The tour is designed for peopie of all ages. The main physical ac- tivity involves walking about four kilometres on level ground. Com- fortable, waterproof footwear is required. $ The cost is $75. Seniors pay 70. Tours departing from Capilano College will be held on Sunday, Jan. 12 and Sunday, Jan. 19. Groups of 20 or more can book : ve got the key) | to your future! { D Breet Eilers For personal attention to 1} and 18, and Feb. 1 and 2. For move information and reg- istration phone 984-4901." Get a Grip on Arthritis Devil’s Claw by Lorna VanderHaeghe rthritis is one of the most painful debilirating diseases . which unfortunately will af- fect many of us during cur lifetime. Of thnse 65 and over, 45% will be stricken with this disease. Women are affected more than men. For those afflicted, the slightest pressure on inflamed joints sends pain shooting through their bodies and for most, their only relief comes from a variety of anti-arthritic drugs or over-the-counter medications. Although this approach does provide pain relief, it does little to eliminate or aiter the arthritic process. Prescription drugs can, at their best, serve only to temporarily relieve symptoms. Prolonged use will always damage our body’s biological milieu. This knowledge and the fear of long term side effects has spawn- ed the search for safe and effective alternatives. Let's look at one of these. European researchers discovered Devil's Claw Root in Namibia, the former South West Africa, at the beginning of this century. It was used as a folk remedy for the aged until it was proven as a therapeutic agent in treating ar- thritis. Controlled clinical research in Europe compared the efficacy of a standard anti- arthritic drug, phenylbutazone, with chaz of Devil's Claw Root 410. The results revealed Devil's Claw Root 410 to be more effective in reducing pain and inflammation and produc- ed no unpleasane side effects. It has much greater efficacy than just merely ground devil's : 986: 9155. Advertisement claw power. One unexpected benefit was the telief of constipation. The researchers chose Devil's Claw Root 410 by Dr. Dunner of Switzerland for its seandar- dized potency. Those who follow the Devil's Claw Root regime find a reduction in pain and swelling within the firse treatment and are also impressed to discover their cholestero) and blood sugar levels have normalized. The anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties of Devil's Claw Root are generally observed in a few weeks. A remedial course of 3 tablets per day over 3 weeks is recommend- ed. The course may need to be repeated depen- ding on the severity of your arthritis. Devil’s Claw Root 410 is available at your local Health Food Store. Ensure the formula you purchase is Dr. Dunner’s Devil’s Claw Root 410 as clinical research confirms its effectivenss. Dr. Dunner Devil's Claw -Roor 410 in tablet form provides a standardized aqueous dried extract supplying 410 and containing no sugar, starch, artificial color or preservatives. Devil’s Claw Root 410 is safe for diabetics and children. To find our the full fascinating story of Devil's Claw Root, you may want to read Rachel Carston’s enlightening book Devil's Claw Root and other natural remedies for Arthritis. It, too, should be available at your local health food store or can be ordered from live books. Arthritis does not just develop overnight. The underlying causes are to be found in the degenerative changes brought about by faulty nutritional habits. The human body has marvelous regenerative abilities but it needs: the proper fuel to do its work. A dietary change, eliminating sugar, white flour, caffeine and alcohol, and reducing red meat and dairy products, is an excellent adjunct to your Devil's Claw therapy. There is growing research which demonstrates the relationship between food allergies and arthritis. Elimination diets or blood tests can determine food hyper- sensitivities. Approximately 10% of arthritics find their symptoms are relieved when they eliminate food from the nightshade family ie. Peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, paprika, and tobacco. Stress, an important trigger in ar- thritic flare-ups, can be controlled by sup- plementation with vitamin C and a B complex especially vitamin B, and pantothenic acid and daily doses of fresh pressed flax seed oil along with Devil’s Claw Root. 6 ~ Claw 410 can alleviate and in many cases completely eliminate joint swelling, aching, and stiffness. Available at ‘ the Vitamin House 1929 Lonsdale Ave. 980-5545 9470 Marine Drive 922-0433 (West Van.)