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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 bloodsugar 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.

Ilene Rosentreter
www.myvalentus.com/irosentreter

Spring Into Health

With spring here and summer on its way we have more energy – wanting to get outside and be active. It is important to set a goal to allocate time each day to go for a walks, bike ride, or to do any type of exercise outdoors, whether it is ten minutes or two hours. The first thing to remember is, you need a good pair of shoes. Second, go at your own speed and on whatever terrain you like. If walking is an issue, stand and march in place, or sit and move your legs alternately, if standing is hard. Movement is the key here. Keep your goal simple. You don’t want to end up injured on the couch which is what you were trying to get off of! And fourth, find a buddy to do it with, it’s more fun that way and you get visit time!

Thea Juenke, RMT

Energy Medicine with Therapeutic Touch

Reiki is a form of energy medicine that is performed by therapeutic touch. It works with the body’s biofield, the energy field that is believed to surround the physical body. In a standard treatment, reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. During the procedure some may feel heat, cold, or even a subtle pressure within. The results of reiki vary, however some of the more common outcomes are feeling a strong sense of relaxation, relief and a brighter mood. Reiki is typically practiced in conjunction with regular medical or psychological treatment and is used to strengthen wellness. In addition to supporting medical care, some use it to help cope with symptoms such as pain, stress or fatigue. It is designed to bring balance throughout the body by working with the body’s own healing mechanisms, aiding the physical body’s energy to flow in balance.

Angela Diamond
www.prairiewellnessretreat.com

Headaches, TMJ and Posture

A possible cause of headaches and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain is poor posture. Proper postural alignment involves having the ears, shoulders, hips and ankles all being aligned. The average head weighs 10-15 lbs, similar to a pail of water. If the head is sitting in front of the shoulders, the muscles that balance the head on the spine, have to work much harder to hold up the head. This increase in workload for the muscles can lead to pain and dysfunction to vertebral and temporomandibular joints. Think of holding a pail of water at your side, and then holding it away from the body, much more work. If you are having headaches or TMJ dysfunction, consider analyzing your posture, you may find a couple of simple corrections that can ease your pain.

Andrew Neufeld BMR (PT) Physiotherapist

Spring Clean Your Life

April is the month of renewed life and fresh outlooks; and after a winter of hibernation and comfort foods, maybe more than just our houses need spring cleaning!
Here are a few simple ways to Spring Clean Your Life:

1. Your Diet: Make a small healthy dietary change in your life, like placing a bowl of apples and bananas on your coffee table to encourage healthy snacking while watching your evening TV show.

2. Your Exercise Plan: Try something new and fun for exercise, like a high-energy Zumba class or ballroom dance lessons.

3. Your Integrity: Take time to identify areas of your life that don’t align with your core values. Make necessary changes to realign yourself.

4. Your Attitude: Use this time to shift your attention from all that is wrong in your life to all that is right. Add gratitude and joy and watch yourself blossom!

Gloria Laing – Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist
www.gloriasreflexology.ca

Book Club: The Whole30

The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom. Melissa and Dallas Hartwig’s critically-acclaimed Whole30 program has helped thousands of people transform how they think about their food, bodies, and lives. Their approach leads to effortless weight loss and better health—along with stunning improvements in sleep quality, energy levels, mood, and self-esteem. The Whole30 offers a step-by-step plan to break unhealthy habits, reduce cravings, improve digestion, and strengthen your immune system.

www.whole30.com

Clean Eating: Naked Energy Bites

These chocolatey treats contain no refined sugars, and are loaded with protein and fibre for a quick snack that really packs a punch!

INGREDIENTS:

2/3 cup date puree
1/3 cup water
1 3/4 cup Rolled Naked Oats
1/3 cup peanut butter
3 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup hemp hearts
2 tbsp chia seeds
3 tbsp cocoa
3 tbsp each oats, coconut, and hemp hearts

DIRECTIONS:

Combine in mixing bowl.
Roll dough into balls, and roll in extra coconut, hemp and/or oats to cover the outside and make them look oh-so-pretty.
Keep in fridge for 20 minutes to harden…or just eat them on the spot.

www.adagioacres.com

Spirit Gardens

When energy from the heart intertwines with the energy field of a plant, communication can take place. Luther Burbank, Masanobu Fukuoka, Goethe, Stephen Harrod Buhner, and many others have spent their lifetimes researching the unique qualities of Nature. By developing their heart perception, they can trace the true form of a plant right back to the beginning of their existence. By holding the image of the true form of a plant, by talking to it, one can trigger a plant to produce seeds from their historical origin.

As a result Masanobu Fukuoka found the true shape of fruit trees and learned to grow them from seed without the need to prune. He also used this understanding to grow plants that did not need fertilizer, weeding or tilling the soil.

Imagine a world where it was common place for people to communicate with plants to receive their healing, their information to assist one’s soul journey and their growing qualities without the need for chemicals that are hazardous to our environment. People have been connecting with plants since the beginning of time, and now the world is awakening to the importance of this. It is time.

 

Gord Weber, Spirit Gardens
[email protected]
250-218 9462

Spring is in the Air

 

Spring is here and so are the drastic changes in weather.  Rain, followed by sun, clouds and lots of wind, sometimes all in the same day!

We’ve all got that uncle that predicts weather based on his knee pain, but at UC Life Chiropractic Centre we’re hearing from people that can tell a weather change is coming due to the pressure changes felt inside their sinuses and head.  Headaches and migraines are often the result of these changes and in some folks a debilitating pain can come on and last for days.

The reason?  As environmental barometric pressure changes (increases or decreases), so too does the internal pressure inside your head.  For most of us, we have a buffer zone that allows for this pressure change to occur relatively unnoticed, but for some, there just doesn’t seem to be room inside the head to handle even the smallest bit of change.

In these frustrating situations, we’re often dealing with a physical obstruction to the natural flow of fluids in and out of the head and the openings that allow for these fluids to pass.  The most important area is located at the top of the neck at the junction between the head and the neck.  If structurally misaligned in this area it just makes it harder to keep our bodies in a comfortable zone.

Does this sound like you or someone you know?  Let’s check and see if we can help you see life!

Dr. Matthew Kittleson , UC Life Chiropractic

www.uclife.ca

Citrus Soother 

This month we’d like to tell you a little bit about a family remedy for the Cold & Flu.  This product “ Citrus Soother “ was inspired by Holistic Pharmacist RoseMarie Pierce, BSc.Pharm.  This recipe was based on one used by her mother when she was a child in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  It has been updated and fortified and  It’s natural healing properties now include Vitamins C & D, along with immune-boosting zinc, elderberry, lemon balm, and Echinacea.  Nothing has a more soothing and protective effect than a hot lemon, honey and ginger drink.  When you are feeling under the weather and need to fight off a viral bug try “ Citrus Soother “ – a delicious instant cold * flu remedy that really helps you feel better faster.

Lindy Berkowitz, Vitamins Dept. Manager, Thrifty Foods
www.thriftyfoods.com

Change Just a Little

Have you ever tried to change a little bit, be patient with your progress, watch, see, feel, how small changes grow into bigger ones as you learn, absorb your changes and improved self.  Try quitting a bad habit or modifying an unhealthy one. By making small changes we move in the direction of bigger change, without the stress, conflict or higher risk of failure, pressure that big change requires. A healthy body builder needs years to transform their physique through steady workouts and nutrition. A vegan might not go off dairy or eggs right away but transition as they feel more in control and knowledgeable about food choices.  Treating yourself to professional massage if you are not used to it can really elevate self awareness, speed recovery, helping you focus on other healthy choices. Our biggest loser mentality discredits smaller efforts and how they lead to inspired and bigger changes. Remember the tortoise and the hare?

Roxanne Derkson RMT GCFP, www.vivitherapy.com