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L-Carnitine & Chromium

L-Carnitine with Chromium is a blend of two nutrients that play important roles in the metabolism of fat. L-Carnitine is required for the breakdown of fats into energy, while chromium supports healthy glucose metabolism. Its main function is to help insulin carry sugar into muscle cells where it is stored as energy. A lack of chromium could cause fluctuating blood-sugar levels which trigger sugar cravings. As a carbohydrate dependent society, increasing the amount of L-Carnitine & Chromium in our diet in our formula’s proportions will assist the body’s ability to manage its carbohydrate cravings and, in turn, assist with a successful weight management protocol.

Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee in the World.

Greg Doll
www.experiencevalentus.com/lakewinnipeg

Communicating with Animals 

Our animal friends, both domesticated and wild, are acutely sensitive beings. They are our teachers and friends, children and guardians. They always seem to know how we’re feeling and even though they may not know why, they are always here to support us. Many humans wish they had the ability to listen to what our animal friends are telling us. Whether they are exhibiting sudden strange behaviour or whether nothing has changed, they just love their animals and  want to know more about them. Humans unconsciously have the ability to understand our animal friends from a whole different angle if we simply put our minds to it! We are all born with this ability, however through social and environmental conditioning, we have lost it along the way. The good news is that it’s still accessible with practice. Animal Communicators practice and teach this ability.

Jill Saifer
www.soulsticespirithealing.wordpress.com

Family Endorsement 

Care At Home Pharmacy is the epitome of what is needed today to help seniors remain in the comfort of their home and have quality care come to them. My parents have greatly benefited from “visiting pharmacist” Yolanda Yeung’s involvement. She initially developed a medical profile for each of them and made recommendations to their doctor regarding medication changes. She pays weekly visits to my parents’ home to monitor their progress and well-being and readily provides their prescriptions and any other pharmaceutical needs as recommended by their doctor. I am my parents’ primary caregiver but do not live in the city so Yolanda and I communicate by email. She also regularly communicates and collaborates with the doctor and nursing service involved with my parents’ care. It just doesn’t get any better than that in my view! Daughter – Lorna.

www.careathomepharmacy.ca

Dry Needling for Pain 

Have you or someone who know been suffering with chronic muscular pain? Pain that is associated with nerve symptoms? Loss of range of motion in an area of your body?  Well it may be time to try a treatment technique called Dry Needling. Why do we feel pain?  Pain is a signal of tissue injury and inflammation (Acute Pain).  Chronic Pain occurs when there is an ongoing irritation to an area that causes inflammation. Chronic pain can also occur because of changes to the nervous system that causes increased firing of nerves (Neuropathic Pain). This type of pain can be attributed to unwell hyper sensitized nerves.   The term “hypersensitivity”  or, “super sensitivity” is a result of overactive and misfiring of nerves.  The end result is increased muscle trigger points and muscle shortening. Dry Needling is the use of a acupuncture needle that is inserted into muscular trigger points for a brief second then removed.  There is no solution inserted into the tissue and is the reason why it is called dry needling.  It is a technique that is used best for chronic pain with a Neuropathic origin.  It helps by desensitizing the nervous system by decompressing/ releasing the chemicals that cause the shortened muscular bands.  Usually you will require approximately 3 sessions to know if this type of treatment will work for you.  Though most people notice a change instantly. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING DRY NEEDLING OR WANT TO GIVE IT A TRY COME SEE ONE OF OUR QUALIFIED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WHO ARE CERTIFIED IN DRY NEEDLING!

Lindsay Stevenson

www.prairietrailphysio.ca

Self Help for Headaches

Headaches are a common pain that ruins the days of many people. Here’s how to help yourself during a headache. Each should be done for 7-10 seconds and with firm pressure.

1. Take your thumbs or your middle finger and press into the sides of your temple, adding a slight circular motion.

2. Take your thumbs and press into the bridge of your nose, just underneath your forehead. Press towards each other and up into the forehead.

3. With both hands pull your skin just below your eyebrows and hold. Pull away from your face.

4. Press into the sides of your nose and move fingers away from your nose towards your cheekbones.

5. MOST IMPORTANT – drink lots of water. In addition to these, you can use a cold pack or foam roller at the base of the neck. For more help contact your wellness professional.

Trenna Reid, RCRT,
www.discoverreflexology.ca

Embracing Uncertainty

Embracing uncertainty is all about making life more enriching and riding the wave of the unknown. We live in a society that teaches us to grasp for control and spend our lives worrying and preventing the bad from happening. In the process, we forget to take in the joy and good that is possible. When we accept that life is uncertain…then we can begin to ride the waves with more grace and ease in our lives. It comes down to how you choose to live and love. Will it be a state of exhaustion, worry, doom and gloom or a sense of excitement and possibility, embracing what is offered and sometimes didn’t see coming. Love is always greater than fear…no matter what the circumstances! Once we stop looking for guarantees, we can begin to take in the gifts that show up upon our path.

D’Arcy Bruning-Haid
www.souls-journey.com

Acupuncture for Lungs

There are several theories about why acupuncture may help treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Acupuncture is based on the principle of oriental medicine that believes in a holistic approach towards the treatment of all health problems. Acupuncture helps clear the body’s energy or qi and allows for its natural flow to helps prevent illnesses and disease. Experts believe that acupuncture improves the homeostasis or stability in the body. As a result of the acupuncture treatment, patients experience better circulation as the flow of blood and oxygen to the lungs is encouraged. What acupuncture also does is relax the muscles around the back and the chest. This helps open up the lungs and airways and reduces shortness of breath and other breathing difficulties. Doctors believe that the benefits of acupuncture are consistent with what is being attempted by other conventional treatments for COPD such as breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

Winnipeg Acupuncture
www.winnipegacupuncture.com

Snap, Crackle ‘n’ Popping?

Joint noise or, ‘crepitus’, is usually associated with wear and tear, and eventual osteoarthritis. It is most commonly the first symptom patients mention regarding their knee pain, but it can occur in any joint. This may be joint fluid movement, scar tissue, bones locating their normal groove and it may never become painful. But when it does become painful, it can be a strong indication of further injury and it should be examined by a professional. Laser treatment has demonstrated great results upon joint osteoarthritis, it can penetrate the bone effectively to treat cartilage problems. Running, walking, kneeling, golfing are all activities that require ‘weight-bearing’ with normal and abnormal twists; it is these incorrect biomechanics that can be your crepitus cause. Occasional bracing and stability exercises are required to support joints properly. Practice good mechanics in front of a mirror or with your Physiotherapist.

Chris Bisignana
www.yourphysio.com

Seniors at Risk 

Did you know that some medications put seniors at risk of falling? Recent data reports that 3000 seniors die each year as a result of medication-related problems of which 88% are considered preventable. 11% of Emergency room visits by seniors are drug related, and 20% of seniors in the community take medications that are considered inappropriate for their age. Many seniors fall through the cracks in the health care system. One of the reasons is that timely review of the complex health care needs of seniors is often not routinely done in community practice. A Senior Care Practitioner has advanced training and knowledge of how to prevent medication-related problems in the elderly. Expertise in Geriatric Pharmacy identify actual and potential medication-related problems, determine the relevance, safety and appropriateness of medications, suggest and implement safer alternatives and improve functionality and quality of life.

Mathilda Prinsloo
www.seniorcarepractice.com

L-Carnitine & Chromium

L-Carnitine with Chromium is a blend of two nutrients that play important roles in the metabolism of fat. L-Carnitine is required for the breakdown of fats into energy, while chromium supports healthy glucose metabolism. Its main function is to help insulin carry sugar into muscle cells where it is stored as energy. A lack of chromium could cause fluctuating blood-sugar levels which trigger sugar cravings. As a carbohydrate dependent society, increasing the amount of L-Carnitine & Chromium in our diet in our formula’s proportions will assist the body’s ability to manage its carbohydrate cravings and, in turn, assist with a successful weight management protocol.

Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee in the World.

Christina Dueck
www.valentusmovie.com/operationweighless

Financial Difficulties?  You Have Options.

A Licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy can assist with resolving your financial challenges thus improving your emotional well-being. There are a number of alternatives available depending on the situation. An “informal proposal” is an option in which an individual enters into an agreement with his/her creditors to settle or defer payment of some or all of their debt. Creditors are not, however, prevented from taking further action while the “informal proposal” is being negotiated. By contrast, a “formal proposal” filed in accordance with federal legislation prevents any further collection action, and collection efforts can only resume if the “formal proposal” is unsuccessful. “Bankruptcy” is another legislated alternative whereby a debtor assigns all of his property (subject to statutory and provincial exemptions) to a Trustee in Bankruptcy for the benefit of his creditors. A Licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy can help you further explore all of your options.

Deloitte Restructuring Inc., Trustee in Bankruptcy
www.debtsolutions.deloitte.ca

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