Escape in nature and enjoy Fall at Mont SUTTON

Mont SUTTON will hold its Fall Festival, every weekend, from September 12th to October 12th. This major Quebec ski station located in the Eastern Townships will offer a diverse program which will please families and nature lovers. Inter alia on the program: chairlift rides, a variety of hikes for beginners to experts and workshops linked to nature and a lot of entertainment for kids.
A few new activities are added this year:

Introduction to « slackline » everyday
The« slackline » is a discipline based on balance where young and old try to walk on a nylon strap, extended between two anchor points.
Try a « fatbike » ($)
The « fatbike » is a bike with oversized wheels usually used during winter on trails. The trials will take place under the form of paid rentals at the Boutique Expérience, on predefined courses. These courses will only be used for fatbikes.
Local wine tastings – everyday ($)
The Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route will have you discover local wines; rosés, whites and reds… The perfect occasion to learn about the activities surrounding the harvesting times.
The North Face work out sessions
Each session will be supervised by the trainer Gabriel Filippi, The North Face athlete, who will guide the group through a series of elaborate exercises with intent to reach the goals established for the upcoming winter season.
#FallForSUTTON Contest
By sharing their pictures taken this Fall on social media via the hashtag #FallForSUTTON, participants enter to win a pair of daily ski tickets.
Detailed program on montsutton.com/fallfest 

Chairlift rides, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m
Access to the Festival site is free and the ticket for the chairlift ride includes the access to the Parc d’envionnement naturel de Sutton trails. (18 years old + : $10, 6-17 years old : $7, free for the 5 year olds or less)

Hikes for all, open or guided       

Mini obstacle course and entertainment for kids

    

Live music, BBQ with local produce and other activities at the bottom of the slopes 

Mega warehouse sale to get equipped head to toe for next season – from 40% to 60% of
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International Day of Older Persons

This year marks the 25^th anniversary of the United Nations declaration of October 1 as the “International Day of Older Persons.” Seniors groups from Halifax to Vancouver will be marking the day with a variety of events.  All will be urging the political parties to commit to take action in four areas of concern to seniors: Pensions, Health Care, Housing and the Growing Inequality In Canada.

A collaboration of over 50 seniors groups called “Seniors Vote”  led by National Pensioners Federation, Congress of Union Retirees of Canada and CARP agreed to highlight these common concerns of seniors in this election.

In Ottawa, the delegates to the 71^st annual convention of the National Pensioners Federation and members of the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada and other seniors groups will be highlighting these issues on Parliament Hill from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM on October 1. This event will display a flag developed for the Canadian celebration of the “International Day of the Older Persons.”  This flag will be seen in many municipal celebrations across Canada.

For further information on the Ottawa event and the issues please contact:
Herb John, President, National Pensioners Federation                                  (519) 350-3221
Pat Kerwin, President, Congress of Union Retirees of Canada                      (613) 236-1326
For French interviews:
Lucienne Bahuaud, Treasurer, Congress of Union Retirees of Canada         (613) 830-1320

Unknown effects from medications putting Canadian children at risk A small effort could make a big difference in child drug safety 705 words, with tag By Terry Klassen Expert Advisor EvidenceNetwork.ca and Martin Offringa Professor of Paediatrics University of Toronto WINNIPEG, MB and TORONTO, ON/ Troy Media/ - Almost a year has passed since an important report was released on ways Canada can improve medicines for children. The report was commissioned, by Health Canada and undertaken by the Council of Canadian Academies, after experts sounded alarms because there wasn't enough knowledge on possible side-effects of certain medications. The truth is one that is rarely declared publicly: Canadian children are often treated with drugs in the absence of evidence. What the report, Improving Medicines for Children in Canada, confirmed was what pediatricians in the field already know - that much of the medications given to children in Canada have never been adequately studied, or even formally approved for the conditions they are commonly prescribed to treat. The report also noted that children respond to medications differently from adults, which means that medicines must be both studied in children and formulated for children. The good news is that there are precedents. In the United States and the European Union, pediatric medicines research is encouraged, required, and monitored in ways that offer lessons for Canada. What such precedents teach us is that studying medicines in children is always possible and is in their best interests. The report rightly emphasizes that pediatric medicines research is a Canadian strength, but it requires reinforcement and sustained capacity and infrastructure to realize its full potential. Unfortunately, little has been done since this landmark report. Although the report flags the fact that Canada is uniquely positioned to engage in collaborative disease-specific networks that have been established internationally; this first critical step still needs to be taken. To do this, we need our federal government to help us set this in motion by working with Health Canada, provincial counterparts, universities, and children's hospitals to implement a proposed national network for the study of medicines in children. What would this mean for Canadian kids? A Canadian network working in collaboration with global partners could support rapid delivery of studies on new children's medicines that we cannot deliver alone, and bring medicines for children to market more quickly. It would also allow critical Canadian participation in global health, economic, and other international studies so that pharmaceutical pricing can reflect needs in our country. The wheels are in motion. The Canadian government is studying a comprehensive proposal for a child health drug research network prepared by the joint children's hospitals in our country - a unique Canadian development in which child health leaders choose to collaborate rather than compete. At the same time, international pharmaceutical companies are promoting a plan to develop a Global Pediatric Clinical Trials Network involving national networks of the best children's hospitals in more than 20 countries in the world. Instead of a single children's hospital building up a local or provincial infrastructure to answer one drug research question at a time, then breaking it down; Canada would benefit immensely from a sustainable network, taking on multiple questions, working with multiple partners, led by Canada's reputable clinicians and scientists. Of course, whichever way we move forward, the child and family should be put first for all decisions made. This will guarantee that only ethical, relevant research proposals are adopted by the network. Can we really afford not to be part of this global development and miss having our national infrastructure organized? It's time Health Canada made progress on the recommendations of a report that they, themselves, commissioned - and for the federal government to set the course. As the report stipulates, only a small investment is needed to align existing resources and send a strong international signal. If we don't, Canada will lose its competitive advantage to engage pharmaceutical companies. Worse, Canadian families will be at further risk of failing to benefit from emerging scientific breakthroughs. Terry P. Klassen is an adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca, a pediatric emergency physician and clinical epidemiologist. He is CEO and Scientific Director of the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and Head of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba. Martin Offringa is a Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto, a practising neonatologist and a Senior Scientist in Child Health Evaluative Sciences at The Hospital for Sick Children. Both authors served, with many others, as experts on the Council of Canadian Academies committee that looked into Therapeutic Products in Children. © 2015 Distributed by Troy Media

A small effort could make a big difference in child drug safety   By Terry Klassen Expert Advisor EvidenceNetwork.ca and Martin Offringa Professor of Paediatrics University of Toronto

WINNIPEG, MB and TORONTO, ON/ Troy Media/ - Almost a year has passed since an important report was released on ways Canada can improve medicines for children. The report was commissioned, by Health Canada and undertaken by the Council of Canadian Academies, after experts sounded alarms because there wasn't enough knowledge on possible side-effects of certain medications. The truth is one that is rarely declared publicly: Canadian children are often treated with drugs in the absence of evidence. What the report, Improving Medicines for Children in Canada, confirmed was what pediatricians in the field already know - that much of the medications given to children in Canada have never been adequately studied, or even formally approved for the conditions they are commonly prescribed to treat. The report also noted that children respond to medications differently from adults, which means that medicines must be both studied in children and formulated for children. The good news is that there are precedents. In the United States and the European Union, pediatric medicines research is encouraged, required, and monitored in ways that offer lessons for Canada. What such precedents teach us is that studying medicines in children is always possible and is in their best interests. The report rightly emphasizes that pediatric medicines research is a Canadian strength, but it requires reinforcement and sustained capacity and infrastructure to realize its full potential. Unfortunately, little has been done since this landmark report. Although the report flags the fact that Canada is uniquely positioned to engage in collaborative disease-specific networks that have been established internationally; this first critical step still needs to be taken. To do this, we need our federal government to help us set this in motion by working with Health Canada, provincial counterparts, universities, and children's hospitals to implement a proposed national network for the study of medicines in children. What would this mean for Canadian kids? A Canadian network working in collaboration with global partners could support rapid delivery of studies on new children's medicines that we cannot deliver alone, and bring medicines for children to market more quickly. It would also allow critical Canadian participation in global health, economic, and other international studies so that pharmaceutical pricing can reflect needs in our country. The wheels are in motion. The Canadian government is studying a comprehensive proposal for a child health drug research network prepared by the joint children's hospitals in our country - a unique Canadian development in which child health leaders choose to collaborate rather than compete. At the same time, international pharmaceutical companies are promoting a plan to develop a Global Pediatric Clinical Trials Network involving national networks of the best children's hospitals in more than 20 countries in the world. Instead of a single children's hospital building up a local or provincial infrastructure to answer one drug research question at a time, then breaking it down; Canada would benefit immensely from a sustainable network, taking on multiple questions, working with multiple partners, led by Canada's reputable clinicians and scientists. Of course, whichever way we move forward, the child and family should be put first for all decisions made. This will guarantee that only ethical, relevant research proposals are adopted by the network. Can we really afford not to be part of this global development and miss having our national infrastructure organized? It's time Health Canada made progress on the recommendations of a report that they, themselves, commissioned - and for the federal government to set the course. As the report stipulates, only a small investment is needed to align existing resources and send a strong international signal. If we don't, Canada will lose its competitive advantage to engage pharmaceutical companies. Worse, Canadian families will be at further risk of failing to benefit from emerging scientific breakthroughs. Terry P. Klassen is an adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca, a pediatric emergency physician and clinical epidemiologist. He is CEO and Scientific Director of the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and Head of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba. Martin Offringa is a Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto, a practising neonatologist and a Senior Scientist in Child Health Evaluative Sciences at The Hospital for Sick Children. Both authors served, with many others, as experts on the Council of Canadian Academies committee that looked into Therapeutic Products in Children.   © 2015 Distributed by Troy Media

10 Things About... Cosmetic Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer

10 Things About... Cosmetic Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer

Chemicals linked to breast cancer have no place in anyone’s beauty routine, yet they are found on store shelves across the United States. Due to an outdated and weak law governing cosmetics, carcinogens have not yet been banned, or even restricted, for use in cosmetics in the United States.

 Phthalates. Banned from cosmetics in the European Union, phthalates are widely used in color cosmetics, fragranced lotions, body washes, and other products sold in the United States. Pronounced THAL-ates, these chemicals are linked to endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and cancer. Avoid this chemical by reading labels on nail products, choosing options that do not contain dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and avoiding fragrances altogether.

 1,4-dioxane. 1,4-dioxane, a carcinogen linked to organ toxicity, may be found in 22 percent of cosmetic products, but cannot be found on ingredient labels. This ingredient is not labeled because it is a contaminant created when common ingredients react when mixed together. Read labels and avoid products that contain sodium laureth sulfate, polyethylene glycol (PEG) compounds, and chemicals that include the clauses xynol, ceteareth, and oleth.

 Triclosan. Triclosan is a commonly-used antimicrobial agent that accumulates in the body and has been linked to hormone disruption and the emergence of bacteriaresistant to antibiotics and antibacterial products. To avoid triclosan, read the labels and stick with plain soap andwater – the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) found no evidence that antibacterial washes containing triclosan are any more effective at protecting against bacteria.

Parabens. Parabens are used to prevent the growth of yeasts, molds, and bacteria in cosmetics products. They appear in some deodorants and antiperspirants, in addition to personal care products that contain significant amounts of water such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, facial and shower cleansers, and scrubs. These estrogen mimickers are found in nearly all urine samples from United States adults of a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds. Look for products labeled “paraben-free” and read the ingredient lists on labels.

1,3-butadiene. Both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Toxicology Program consider 1,3-butadiene to be a human carcinogen. An air pollutant, 1,3-butadiene causes mammary and ovary tumors in female mice and rats. 1,3-butadiene can be a contaminant in products that rely on isobutane as a propellant, such as shaving gel, hair mousse, hairspray, and deodorant.

 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of chemicals that occur naturally in coal, crude oil, and gasoline. One of the more common polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is naphthalene. Some cosmetics and shampoos are made with coal tar and therefore, may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Multiple studies have linked breast cancer incidence with  polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure. Studies show that exposure to these chemicals at critical periods of breast cancer development can influence later cancer risk.  Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also a potential contaminant of petrolatum. Avoid exposure to this ingredient by skipping products with coal tar, petrolatum, and other fossil fuel-derived ingredients.

401-P-O-LAW Placental Extract. Hormones and chemicals linked to breast cancer are often included in hair care products that are specific to women of color, such as hair relaxers and hair dyes. These products might contribute to an increased incidence of breast cancer.  Placental extract is derived from human or animal placentas and used in hair conditioners, shampoos, and other grooming aids, particularly those marketed to women of color. The National Toxicology Program has identified progesterone, the major hormonal contaminant in placental extracts, as a reasonably-anticipated carcinogen.

 Polyacrylamide. Polyacrylamide is used as a stabilizer and binder in lotions and other products. Although it is not a concern in itself, it is made up of repeating molecules of acrylamide, a strongly suspected carcinogen that has been linked to mammary tumors. While the European Union sets limits for the amount of acrylamide allowed in products, it is not currently regulated in the United States. Found in facial moisturizers, anti-aging products, color cosmetics, lotions, and more, polyacrylamide can be avoided by steering clear of products labeled with polyacrylamide, acrylamide, polyacrylate, polyquaternium, or acrylate.

Polyfluorotetraethylene. Perfluorooctanoic acid, the chemical that makes Teflon® and other fluorinated compounds, has been associated with delayed menstruation and breast development and cancer. Found in foundation, pressed powder, loose powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow, mascara, shaving gel, lip balm, and anti-aging lotion,  polyfluorotetraethylene can be avoided by skipping products with polyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether, polytetrafluoroethylene, DEA-C8-18 perfluoroalkylethyl phosphate, or Teflon on the label.

Hormone-disrupting ultraviolet filters. No one should have to choose between skin cancer and breast cancer. Research shows that many sunscreens contain chemicals that are estrogenic, disrupt the endocrine system, and can play a significant role in breast cancer development. For example, octyl-methoxycinnamate, which is estrogenic and has thyroid hormone-disrupting effects, is found in over 800 sunscreens. Homosalate, a hormone-disrupting UVB blocker, is an ingredient in over 400 sunscreens. For safe protection, avoid sunscreens that contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, 3-(4-methylbenzylidene)-camphor, and octyl-dimethyl-PABA.

No client wants to learn that their trusted, personal care products are made with hazardous chemicals. Thankfully, safer alternatives are available and there are steps that can be taken to reduce toxic exposures in the spa and in client homes. Keeping an eye out for these chemicals can ensure that no professional or client is subjected to harmful ingredients.

As the director of science, Sharima Rasanayagam works to ensure that the Breast Cancer Fund continues to be a national leader in science-based, environmental health advocacy. She oversees the organization’s science-related activities, including monitoring and interpreting emerging scientific research, and develops and manages science-related program and policy initiatives. She also serves on the advisory committee of the California Breast Cancer Research Program, the largest state-funded breast cancer research effort. Rasanayagam holds a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Kent at Canterbury, U.K.

Amazing 1930's Pharmacist Map of 'Herbal Cures' Released to Public

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Dr Patrick Treacy lectures to the Royal Society of Medicine on Harvey

YouTubeDr Patrick Treacy gives the annual Interventional Cosmetics Group lecture to the Royal Society of Medicine in 2015 on Harvey Williams Cushing 

FC Barcelona throws open its doors to equestrian sport

World football giants FC Barcelona today welcomed equestrian sport to its iconic Camp Nou home in a ground-breaking venture.

The legendary Catalan club, winners of five European Cup and Champions League crowns, plus 50 domestic league and cup titles, achieved another first in its illustrious 116-year history when top Jumping riders Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED), Sergio Alvarez Moya (ESP) and Jessica Mendoza (GBR) helped mark three weeks to go to this year's Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final in Barcelona.
The Final, which takes place at the neighbouring Real Club De Polo de Barcelona (24-27 September), is the highlight of the world’s oldest team Jumping series, bringing together the best Jumping athletes from 19 nations that have qualified from all over the globe.

And for Spaniard Sergio Alvarez Moya, especially, the chance to walk down a players' tunnel that has been graced by superstars like Barcelona heroes Lionel Messi, Neymar and Andres Iniesta and be pitchside where some of football's most memorable action has unfolded, proved an awe-inspiring occasion.
“It’s an amazing feeling being here at FC Barcelona, even though my team is Real Madrid!” he said. “It won’t be long now before Barcelona and Catalonia welcome the world’s best Jumping athletes and thousands of equestrian fans to the Polo Club right next door.”

“The Barça player’s tunnel is really amazing with all the messages of support from fans,” said Jeroen Dubbeldam, who 10 days ago added the European title to his Sydney 2000 Olympic and 2014 world crowns. “Our sport is just as passionate and exciting as football, and we’ll all feel that competition fever again very soon in Barcelona when the Furusiyya Final gets underway, and the Dutch will be aiming to win it again this year!”
The three Jumping stars made their way pitchside to get a full view of the famous Nou Camp stadium, with its “More Than a Club” (Més Que un Club") slogan.
“The ’More than a Club’ idea really makes my heart beat faster”, said British teen sensation Jess Mendoza who, at 19, was the youngest British team member for nearly 40 years when she competed at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2015 in Aachen (GER) 10 days ago, helping Great Britain secure its place on the Rio 2016 Olympic startlist. “In our sport, you can’t do it alone, it’s all about team work. We’re like a big club, with a network of amazing grooms, vets, trainers, family and friends, whose only focus is to make sure you and your horse are ready to go out and win. The equestrian community is one big family and we’re all really close.”
“We are very happy to receive the elite of the show jumping world in our stadium”, Carles Vilarrubí, 2nd Vice-President of FC Barcelona said. “FC Barcelona is the reference point in world football and we welcome the best global events in other sports, and that’s exactly what the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at the CSIO Barcelona is, and that contributes to our city being on top of the sports world.”
Share the excitement #FCBarcelona #Furusiyya #SupportYourNation #Jumping

About the athletes
Sergio Álvarez Moya: Spain’s most successful Jumping athlete started riding with his brothers at the age of seven. The 30-year-old made his international début in 1999, and at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2015 last month helped to secure Spain’s team jumping qualification for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. www.fei.org/bios/Person/10007927/ALVAREZ_MOYA_Sergio
Jeroen Dubbeldam: The Dutch Jumping legend scored individual gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, was crowned world Jumping champion at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy (FRA), taking team and individual gold, and did the same golden double at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2015 in Aachen (GER) just 10 days ago. Dubbeldam (42) also led the Dutch team to victory in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final in Barcelona 12 months ago. www.fei.org/bios/Person/10000412/DUBBELDAM_Jeroen
Jess Mendoza: At just 19 years old, she became the youngest British team member for nearly 40 years when she competed at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2015 in Aachen (GER) 10 days ago, helping Great Britain secure its place on the Rio 2016 Olympic startlist. She began riding aged two, and by the age of seven she knew she wanted to become a professional rider. Now, her ultimate goal is to ride in Rio! www.fei.org/bios/Person/10047109/MENDOZA_Jessica

About FC Barcelona 
On November 29, 1899, Hans Gamper founded Futbol Club Barcelona, along with 11 other enthusiasts of 'foot-ball', a game that was still largely unknown in Europe. He could never have imagined how huge that initiative would eventually become. With over 100 years of history, FC Barcelona, or Barça, has become for millions of people around the world a symbol of their identity, and not just in a sporting sense but also in terms of society, politics and culture.
Throughout the most difficult times, Barça was the standard that represented Catalonia and the Catalan people's desire for freedom, a symbolism that has continued to be closely linked to the club and its members to this day.

FC Barcelona useful links
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https://twitter.com/fcbarcelona

GoodLife Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness Launch Reciprocal Access to Clubs

LONDON, ON and SAN RAMON, Calif.: GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest fitness club chain, and 24 Hour Fitness, a leading health club industry pioneer, are joining forces to offer their members access to each other’s clubs when travelling in North America.

Beginning September 2, 2015, GoodLife Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness members will be able to use their memberships across borders with ease. GoodLife Fitness members will have access to more than 450 clubs in the 24 Hour Fitness^® network when travelling or visiting the United States, and 24 Hour Fitness members will have access to 230+ GoodLife Fitness clubs when travelling or visiting in Canada.

“It is so important to be able to continue your health and fitness routine while you are travelling,” said David Patchell-Evans, GoodLife Fitness Founder & CEO, who himself travels more than 300,000 kilometers per year worldwide. “Whether you are travelling for work or for pleasure, there are incredible benefits to be achieved by maintaining your fitness routine in a comfortable and welcoming environment while you are away from home. The goal for this program is to ensure that GoodLife and 24 Hour Fitness members stay on track and feel welcome when they are away from home.”

Mark Smith, CEO of 24 Hour Fitness, said, “There are so many benefits to physical activity – from more energy to better sleep – that we’re pleased to make it even easier for members to do what makes the rest of life even better. We welcome GoodLife members who are traveling, and look forward to providing 24 Hour Fitness members with access to GoodLife clubs when they are visiting Canada.”

For more information about the GoodLife Fitness-24 Hour Fitness Reciprocal Access Program, please visit goodlifefitness.com or 24hourfitness.com.  

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox De-Puffing Eye Cubes

Sure, you could just take a cucumber from your veggie drawer, but when you freeze these “ice cubes”—packed with cucumber, arnica, green tea, chamomile, aloe and caffeine—and place them in a soft pouch for application around your eye area, they offer up a ton of benefits. 

They even help to reduce the look of puffiness, dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles, making you look instantly more awake. $50, sephora.com

23 Ways You Can Painlessly Cleanse Your Body

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23 Ways You Can Painlessly Cleanse Your Body

23 Ways You Can Painlessly Cleanse Your Body

A lot of people hear the word “detox” or “cleanse” and immediately have images of starvation and painful detox symptoms. In reality, there are a lot of things you can do on a daily basis...

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