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HealthContinence ClinicsYoga event is raising the profile of arthritisA number of continence clinics Oakville's Lynn Keane lives with Ankylosing Keane ran her first-ever marathon a decadeaffects joints in the spine. It is one of the leadingwill be held in Oakville this Spondylitis, inflammatory arthritis of the spine. ago, completing the Chicago Marathon in 4:43.causes of disability in Canada.spring.Keane will be participating in Power of Keane trimmed an hour off that time the followingAfter months of treatment and therapy, KeaneVenues include the Oakville Movement (www.powerofmovement.ca), Canadas year at a marathon in Toronto.began running again, but in 2009 had to cope withSeniors Citizens Residence, 2220-largest yoga fundraiser for arthritis and autoim-Over the next five years, Keane would run in athe loss of her 23-year-old son, Daniel.2222 Lakeshore Rd. W. (March 17 mune research Sunday, Feb. 27 in Toronto.number of prestigious races. She qualified for herRunning became therapy for her grief and sheand 23, 2-3 p.m.); Chartwell Inflammatory disease doesnt just affect your first Boston Marathon in 2001, an event that sheshas used it to raise funds for the Kerr StreetClassic, 180 Oak Park Blvd. (May 4, body it also affects your state of mind. Not only participated in three times. She also competed inMinistries Dream Centre. 7-8 p.m. and May 19, 2-3 p.m.).do you have to stay focused on healing your body, many local events like the Around the Bay RoadThis weekend, Keane will take part in theA nurse specializing in conti-but you have to stay emotionally strong to win the Race, Mississauga Marathon, Scotiabank TorontoPower of Movement fundraiser in support of nence will speak about types of, battle against this disease, according to a press Waterfront Marathon, Hamilton Half Marathon,arthritis and autoimmune disease research infactors contributing to and treat-release on the fundraiser.and Bread and Honey Road Race.Canada through the Arthritis & Autoimmunityment of urinary incontinence as After Keane's diagnosis she began practicing Finally, in 2005, the pain became too much.Research Centre Foundation, as well as thewell as healthy bladder habits.yoga and found it helped her. Keane participated in Inflammation became unbearable, Keane didn'tCanadian Arthritis Network in certain parts of For information, contact Laura the Muskoka Sprint last summer in Bracebridge. understand and found nothing helped.Canada.Robbs at 905-848-7580, ext. 3267.While she used to run, she was sidelined as she was Pain didn't just affect her running, but her life.For more information, or to support Keane indiagnosed with the arthritis that just a few years Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic and inflam-this weekend's fundraiser, visit www.powerofmove-ago left her bedridden.matory arthritis and autoimmune disease thatment.ca.Talking About Mental Illness (TAMI) willThe event will run from 7-8:30 p.m. at E.C.host a Feb. 28 community forum on concurrentDrury High School, 215 Ontario St. S., Milton.disorders affecting youths (mental illness andIt will feature addiction clinician ErinTHISTLECREEKsubstance abuse).Horlings at 7 p.m., a youth speaker at 7:45 p.m.HEALTH CARE LTD.Helping Families Every Step of the Way!TAMI forums aim to raise awareness, reduceand at 8:05 p.m., Heidy Steinback, Mississauga?Specializes in:In-Home Assistance stigma of mental illness, provide informationHalton Local Health Integration Networkfor Seniors.about local resources and empower those living(LHIN) on accessing help and support. Fertility Issues Pediatricswith mental illness through youth-friendly edu-Contact 905-825-6000, ext. 2972 or visitOld-Fashioned care to Low Back/Neck Pain Pre and Postnatal Carecational presentations. www.halton.ca and search for Youth Net.meet the demands of Sciatica Naturally Turning Breech Babiesmodern times. Posture and Osteoarthritis Headaches/MigrainesHOMEMAKERS/COMPANIONSWellness care for the entire family!FOOT CLINICPERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERSHibbert & Associates250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON HEALTH CARE AIDESFamily Footcare and OrthoticsNURSING VISITSDr. Jenna Davis 331 Sheddon Ave., Oakville 905.815.0971 www.oakvilleclinic.caFamily Chiropractor/AcupuncturistNO REFERRALS NECESSARY SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE905-582-9519 905.844.WELL (9355)Take A Step in the Right Direction. Visit a Chiropodist www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.cawww.thistlecreekhealthcare.ca15 Thursday, February 24, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com