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Heart
Murmurs
November
2007
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CASE
Board and
Executive
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President - Glen Gregory
Vice President - Ron Torgerson
Secretary - Burn Evans
Treasurer - Barry Latham |
Past President - Gerry
Stemke
News Editor - Glen Gregory
Membership - Ron Kirschner
Director - Ward Stevens |
Program -
Dave Fleiger
Social - Jim Hammond
Special Projects - Brian Jones
Hearts & Flowers - Phil Bradshaw |
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Glen
Gregory, President
Phone: 780-434-3336, Cell 446-8383
Email: president@edmontoncase.org
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Ron
Kirschner, Membership
Phone: 780-436-0402
Email: membership@edmontoncase.org
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OUR EDUCATION/SELF HELP PROGRAM
Monday 7 PM
November 26, 2007 Alberta School for the Deaf
This month's
meeting will have as its guest Amy Hassen and Chris Portas, Heart- Safe
Program Coordinators for the City of Edmonton. Both Amy and Chris have
considerable experience as paramedic and community educators,
both are also a part of Edmonton's Emergency Medical Services
(EMS). Sounds like the kind of meeting of personal interest
and opportunity for lots of questions and discussion. Hope
you and your friends can make it as we'd like to have another good turn
out (last month's was attended by 28 members!)
Call Dave at
465-2685 with other topic suggestions and speaker names; he'd like
to hear from as many Self-Help members as possible as he's keen on
sharing the success of these Self-Help meetings with all its
members.
EXERCISE CLASS and
EDUCATION/SELF HELP MEETING
COMING EVENTS
MONTHLY
SOCIAL BREAKFAST
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South
East Edmonton Seniors 9350
– 82 Street.
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NEXT
BREAKFAST 9:00 am Wednesday November 28, 2007 at the low price of $4.25. Someone will
win a free breakfast. September’s winner was Barry Latham and October’s
winner was Donna Haugh.
HEARTS &
FLOWERS
If you are
aware of any member who has taken ill, has been confined to their home,
or has been hospitalized, please e-mail this information info@edmontoncase.org or call
Phil Bradshaw 434-1349, Barry Latham 452-2611
or Glen Gregory 434-3336.
BIRTHDAYS
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November Birthdays |
December Birthdays |
2
Faye Osborne
7 John Gregory
13 Gladys Mathison
15 Erwin Christen
24 Danny Chau
29 George Oslaund |
8
Steve Gushta
10 Stan Ragan
11 Darlene Comfort
18 Ed Abel
19 Gordon Halls
28 Wilma Burke
31 Alan MacLean
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Dry
air: Combating the effects of dry winter air
Dry air can irritate
your nose, skin and lips. Hydrating, moisturizing and using a
humidifier are among the steps you can take to combat dry air. When the temperature
plummets, most people respond by cranking up the heat and hunkering
down for the winter. But in the battle to stay warm, you may also be
blanketing yourself in dry air — and setting the stage for flaky skin,
chapped lips and other problems. Here's how to win the fight against
dry air.
Health
problems created by dry air:
Heating
your home can reduce the amount of moisture in the air, especially if
you use a forced-air heating system that doesn't include a humidifier.
Breathing this dry air can irritate your nasal passages and throat. Dry
air may make your skin dry and flaky. It may also cause your lips to
chap and your nose to bleed.
Steps
to combat dry air
Some
simple self-care measures can usually prevent or reduce these common,
if annoying, consequences of dry air. Be sure to:
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Drink
up. Counter dry air and related irritations by drinking more
fluids. Water is the best choice. Low-fat milk, fruit juice and other
drinks without caffeine are OK, too. Even soups and broths can help.
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Shower
smart. Short baths or showers are easier on dry skin than are long
soaks. Use only mild soap or synthetic detergent. The temperature
matters, too. Resist the temptation to use a lot of hot water, as it's
more drying. Instead, use warm water as often as possible when bathing.
And if your skin is very dry, bathing every other day, or even less
often, may be best.
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Moisturize. After bathing, gently pat
your skin mostly dry. Then apply a moisturizing cream while your skin
is still damp. Thicker moisturizers work best.. You may also want to
use cosmetics that contain moisturizers. And remember, men benefit from
moisturizing, too.
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Lube
your lips. Use lip balm or petroleum jelly to soothe chapped or sore
lips.
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Try
saline nasal spray. An over-the-counter saline
nasal spray can help moisten your nasal passages. Saline sprays can be
used as often as needed until your symptoms improve.
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Use
a humidifier. A portable home humidifier or one attached to your furnace
adds moisture to the air inside your home. Portable humidifiers come in
many varieties. Choose one that meets your budget and any special
needs. And be sure to keep your humidifier clean to ward off bacteria
and fungi.
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Avoid
excess humidity. Ideally, relative humidity inside your home should range
from about 30 percent to 50 percent. Excess humidity — higher than 50
percent — can promote the growth of dust mites, mold, fungi and
bacteria.
Apple Stuffed Turkey Breast Roast
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INGREDIENTS
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Imperial
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Metric
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1-1 1/2kg (2-3lbs)
boneless Alberta turkey breast
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1
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1
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apple juice
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1/4 cup
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50 mL
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butter or margarine,
melted
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2 tbsp
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25 mL
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chopped onion
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1/4 cup
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50 mL
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choppped celery
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1/4 cup
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50 mL
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butter or margarine
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2 tbsp
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25 mL
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small apple, chopped
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1
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1
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each, dried thyme, sage
& salt
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1/2 tsp
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2 mL
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pepper
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1/4 tsp
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1 mL
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day-old bread cubes
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2 cups
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500 mL
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turkey or chicken stock
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1/4 cup
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50 mL
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turkey or chicken stock
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1 cup
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250 mL
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cornstarch
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2 tsp
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10 mL
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To Prepare Stuffing:
Sauté onion and celery in butter or margarine until onion is
soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add apple and seasonings and saute 1 to 2
minutes longer. Remove from heat and add to bread cubes. Moisten with
turkey or chicken stock, and mix thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
To Prepare Turkey Breast:
Place breast flat on a cutting surface and slice through meat with
knife parallel to cutting board. Leave last inch intact and open up
breast like a book. Cover turkey with plastic wrap and pound to even
thickness with meat mallet. Spoon stuffing onto one side of breast.
Fold other side over and secure with skewers or toothpicks along cut
edge. Place in greased roasting pan. Combine apple juice with melted
butter. Brush over turkey. Tent turkey breast with foil and bake at
180°C(350°F) for 40 minutes. Uncover and baste with remaining
apple mixture. Bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes before slicing.
To Prepare Sauce:
Combine turkey or chicken stock with cornstarch and add to drippings.
Stir and cook until thick and clear. Spoon sauce over thick slices of
stuffed turkey breast. Serve with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Makes 8 servings.
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Per serving: 238.53 cal; 29g proten; 8.15g fat; 11.54g
carbohydrates
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MERRY
CHRISTMAS TO ALL
AND
A
HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR
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