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Health Benefits of Weight Loss

Research shows that losing 10% or more of your unhealthy body weight can improve your general health, and survival in those who have an obesity-related illness, especially Type 2 Diabetes. Losing 10% of your body weight can help to decrease your blood sugar levels and prevent your chances of becoming diabetic. Many healthcare practitioners offer the protocol to their patients to help them lose weight and as a result, reverse metabolic syndrome – the cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels that are often pre-cursors to heart disease, stroke and Type 2 Diabetes. The Ideal Protein Protocol is a four-phase, low carbohydrate, moderate protein, ketogenic weight management solution. A healthier lifestyle education is a key component of the method, which features personalized, one-on-one coaching and a protocol to promote losing fat while maintaining lean muscle mass.

Alma Naranjo, Success Weight Loss, www.successweightloss.ca

Super-Charged Oxygen Treats Chronic Pain

Oxygen is the lifeblood of the cellular system; without it there would be no you! Ozone is a supercharged form of oxygen that contains an extra atom; a typical oxygen molecule contains two (O2), while ozone contains three (O3). When treatment is applied, this extra atom breaks off after 20-30 minutes inside the body and does more than just oxygenate cells; these oxygen singlets are free to bind and destroy any viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, molds, yeasts and any abnormal tissue cells it finds in the body. These abnormal cells absolutely hate ozone, so disease simply doesn’t stand a chance! Once these abnormal cells are oxidized and eliminated from the body, they are replaced with healthy cells. Ozone therapy in conjunction with injection therapy is used to treat and eliminate chronic pain resulting from nerve injuries, degenerative joints, and ligaments.
Dr. Sterling Desmond, Dr. TCM, R.Ac., EvolveWithDesera.com

Resolve to Achieve

“I want to eat better/be healthier.” Sound familiar? One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions we as a culture make, and fail to achieve every year, is based on our diet. Unfortunately, the reason for failure is often simply that the change is too drastic and does not easily work into our current lifestyle. Try to make things simple for yourself: Locate local businesses on one of your regular routes that provide fresh, locally sourced options and connect with them online to regularly see deals and features. Join a group of like-minded individuals that can offer support, in person, online or even through an app. Add recipe sharing sites that fit with your resolution to your daily feed for meal inspiration. Subscribe to newsletters or magazines that will encourage you to stay on track. Start by setting small goals and work towards them – when you reach them, reward yourself!

Cakebread Artisan Bakery, www.cakebread.ca

Treating Morton’s Neuroma

This foot condition is first noticed as a tingling or burning sensation in two of your outer toes. Sometimes there is a sharp, stabbing pain in the ball of the foot. Symptoms are usually only felt when weight is on the foot. When you sit down and put your feet up, the sensation disappears. What is happening is one of the arches in your foot (there are 3 arches) is dropping, and the bones have shifted and are pinching a nerve. Wearing shoes with good support around the heel and a wide toe area will sometimes relieve your symptoms. A metatarsal pad placed in the correct position may also relieve your symptoms for a while. The long-term solution is a custom foot orthotic to correct the bone alignment and remove the pressure. If left untreated for too long this condition may become chronic and require injection or surgical intervention.

Diane Calder, BSc KIN, CPed(C), Pedorthist. B.D Mitchell Prosthetics and Orthotics, www.mitchellpando.com

Inactivity Kills

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases – such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke – as opposed to viral and bacterial infections. It is estimated that 60 percent of the world’s population is exposed to health risks due to inactivity. Almost half of Canadians aged 20 years and older are not active enough to achieve or maintain health benefits. It is important to understand the dangers of being sedentary rather than just the benefits of exercise. Low fitness levels can be a predictor of mortality. The cure is relatively easy. Get active. Exercise is truly medicine and should be encouraged across one’s lifespan. You’re never too young or old to get active. Discuss your activity plan with your physician, and seek a program of exercise best suited to you from a physiotherapist. Experience the benefits!

Doug Treloar, Physio First, www.physiofirstclinic.ca

Call for Nominees

The YWCA Brandon is now accepting nominations for our 30th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala coming up on March 2, 2017 at the Keystone Centre, Brandon. The Women of Distinction Awards Gala is a formal event held to promote and showcase women’s achievements in the City of Brandon and Westman. This prestigious award recognizes women’s individual accomplishments, women who are inspirational role models and women who have made significant contributions to the community. Proceeds from this event support the essential programs and services provided by the YWCA Brandon. The YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter operates a domestic/family violence shelter for women and their children fleeing abuse and 24 hour crisis line (204) 727-3644. Our Meredith Place location operates 3 family emergency homeless units and a 21 bed coed transition housing residences. For nomination information contact BJ or Lorna at [email protected], (204) 571-3680 or visit our website www.ywcabrandon.com

Acupuncture for Menopause

Many menopausal women complain that “hot flash” is too mild a word for an experience that they say is more like jumping into a fire. Hot flashes can include feelings of intense heat, profuse sweating and rapid heartbeat. Fortunately, a new study suggests that acupuncture can help to reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes with regular treatments. The most effective treatment for hot flashes is hormone therapy – the use of medication that contains estrogen or progesterone. However, such treatment can increase the risk of other health conditions, including stroke, heart disease and cancer. Many women also experience unwanted side effects from hormone therapy. This is why Acupuncture works so well as an alternative treatment. If you’re a woman experiencing painful hot flashes, give acupuncture a try!

Dr. Li Lin, Brandon Acupuncture, www.brandon-acupuncture.com

Innovation in Pilates

Pilates is a full-body exercise. It focuses on the core while training the entire body as an integrated system. The workouts include ones that improve strength and balanced muscle development, flexibility and increased range of motion. The moves may look simple but take a lot of precision and control. You can do Pilates on a mat in class, at home, or individually with an instructor. Areas that Pilates targets are core areas and legs with focus on stabilizing and strengthening your abdominals and back. It generates flexibility and strength using your own body weight! Top benefits of doing Pilates include becoming stronger, longer, leaner, and more able to move with ease. Pilates can be done by anyone, including athletes, in rehabilitation phases post injury, seniors, pregnant women and everyone in-between. There are literally hundreds of exercises and modifications for each client.

Marita Dowsett B.P.T., Physio 4 U

Find Balance in an Unbalanced World

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, out of balance? Do you lack purpose in your life? A new year often brings thoughts of promising to make a positive change! These changes can help you move towards a balanced life. There are 7 key areas of life that everyone deserves balance in; fitness, finance, family, field (career), faith, friends, & fun. This balance is called living an Oola Life! Oola is a program created by Dr. Dave Braun & Troy Amdahl that teaches you how to have that feeling of awesomeness or “ooo-la-la!” Check out the Community Events for info on the live Oola Balance: A Personal Growth Workshop in association with Young Living where you can learn how to construct a personal growth plan to enhance each of the 7 key areas of life & how essential oils can enhance your journey!

Sylvia Provenski, Young Living Essential Oils, www.canadianmoms.ca

What are the Bars? – Synergy in Motion

“The Bars” are 32 points on your head, which, when lightly touched, release old energies stuck in the brain and the body allowing for tremendous and easy change. The Bars take all the considerations, thoughts, feelings, emotions, decisions, judgments, and beliefs from any lifetime, that are electrically stored in the brain and releases them. This release occurs when the Bars are touched; it allows that stored junk to be released. What can Bars change? Phobias, depression, body pain, deeper sleep, more energy, dissipate stress, unlock creativity, find clarity and calm, melt emotional overwhelm, money flows, relationships, body bliss, the ease with exams, helps people who suffer from depression, anxiety, ADD, addictions, and so much more! How long does the effect of a Bars session last? Once you have your Bars done, the Bars “run” or continue to release stuck energy forever. The most dramatic effects tend to be noticed within 3-4 weeks of the session. Wendy Enns, Access Consciousness Bars

Yin & Yang

Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time. For beginners, it may range from 45 seconds to 2 minutes; more advanced practitioners may stay in one asana for 5 minutes or more. Yin Yoga postures are more passive postures, mainly on the floor. The majority of postures equal only about three dozen or so, much less than the more popular Yang-like practices. Yin Yoga is unique in that you are asked to relax in the posture, soften the muscle and move closer to the bone. While Yang-like yoga practices are more superficial, Yin offers a much deeper access to the body. It is not uncommon to see postures held for 3 to 5 minutes, even 20 minutes at a time. The intimate practice of Yin Yoga requires students to be ready to get intimate with the self, with feelings, sensations, and emotions. We offer Yin classes (that we call “Soothe” classes) that are fun and accessible for all levels and abilities!

Robin Chant, Inspire You Studio, www.inspireyoustudio.com