Have you ever found yourself unable to get out of your chair? Although it looks like a regular recliner, a lift chair is designed with mechanisms that help it to act as a mobility aid. With the touch of a button, a lift chair can help comfortably maneuver you to a standing position with little to no help from others, providing you with increased independence. You can choose from a two position, three position, or infinite position chair, depending on whether you want to recline fully. There are lift chairs available to suit a variety of budgets and mobility needs!

When we think about eating better, we often think about what we must take out of our diet – usually the things we like most! What if, instead of starting with a mindset of restriction, we start with a mindset of abundance? What if we were to focus on adding foods in, rather than removing them? This is a suggestion I regularly share with my clients and a first step that many find easy to do. Here are the top 10 foods I recommend adding as part of the Do Diet: fruit, green tea, dark chocolate, omega-3 fats, nuts & seeds, mushrooms, plain Greek yogurt, avocado, olives, and sweet potato.

What does balanced nutrition mean to you? We are bombarded daily with the latest ‘science’ that is relentlessly moving our nutritional targets. How many times have you heard you must eliminate one of the big 3 macro nutrients? Clearly, we STILL have not learned that method doesn’t work long-term. A good mantra is to ‘keep it simple’. And for those who might need help in balancing nutrition, Sunrider’s DAILY WELLNESS PACK does that in a very simple way. It’s loaded with whole foods that have the proper balance of proteins, fats and complex carbs. Reach out to learn about Sunrider’s MONEY BACK GUARENTEE!

Did you know: it takes about 51,000 trees and 60 million gallons of water to supply North America’s paper towel habit, and the average family of four uses about 26 rolls of paper towels a year? Replace paper towels with Norwex’s ultra-absorbent, reusable Counter Cloths to quickly wipe up spills and messes anywhere! They’re made from 70% recycled microfiber yarn and remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface with water alone (*when following proper care & instructions). PLUS, they offer continuous protection against microbes and odours within the cloth with Norwex’s Baclock® technology. Great for families and the environment!

Antioxidants are compounds found in foods that can help prevent cell damage, which is also known as oxidative stress. Chronic oxidative stress has been linked to a higher risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. It’s important to include antioxidant-rich fruits and other foods in your diet to help combat oxidative stress in your body. Some examples of fruits high in antioxidants include: blueberries – help with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, delaying age-related brain conditions; strawberries – help with lowering cholesterol; raspberries – may help reduce cancer risk; and goji berries – may lower heart disease risk.

March 14-20 marks Brain Awareness Week in Canada, and an important part of maintaining brain health is ensuring your brain gets the fuel it needs. In the case of brain injuries like concussion, the only gate open for the brain to get fuel is the one that allows ketones in, which are a major brain fuel source. Studies show ketones can increase blood flow up to 39%. Ketones from outside of the body will shift the brain’s reliance from glucose to ketones, improving transport and cellular metabolism. This means your brain is being fed the necessary fuel to begin recovery.

The liver is an extremely complex organ that performs over 500 different functions in the body, including manufacturing hormones and proteins, fighting infections, and controlling blood sugar. There are over 100 forms of liver disease that have many causes, including viral infection, genetics, drugs and toxins, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and obesity. Liver disease can affect men, women, and children of any age, and can cause toxins to build up in the body, liver scarring, blood clotting issues, and even liver cancer. How healthy is your liver? It may be time to consider a liver detox!