These days, it seems like you can hack nearly anything to get the most bang for your buck. If only we could hack our own bodies, right? Welcome to the world of biohacking! Biohacking is the process of making changes to your lifestyle in order to “hack” your body’s biology and feel your best. Everything we put into our bodies affects how we behave. By biohacking yourself, you can transform your body to feel like the best possible version of yourself. Come meet the experts at the 27th Annual Victoria Health Show to learn about the latest trends, products, and services to help you live your best life ever! PV Events, PVEvents.ca
Community News
Victoria’s Premier Seed Exchange & Garden Show
Feb. 17, 2018, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Victoria Seedy Saturday hosted by the James Bay Market Society on You will find local seed, plants, and Master Gardeners, more than 65 local exhibitors, and 16 expert speakers at the Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street. JamesBayMarket.com
Lose Weight & Still Enjoy Wine!
Research suggests people who follow a Mediterranean diet lose 52% more weight than the standard low-fat diet because it isn’t just a fad or limited list of foods. It’s a lifestyle based on a balanced approach to your meals, which focuses on produce, healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, fish, and even some red wine. Committing to losing weight for three months using the Mediterranean diet as a base, along with three booster products and three lifestyle changes, guarantees results. And there is no meal skipping! Look and feel great for all of your holiday parties and events!
Lisa – Modere, LiveClean.Market
Community Notice
NOW HIRING. LOOKING FOR CAREGIVERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
We are a community-based agency that provides person and family-centered supports for people with diverse abilities on Vancouver Island.
We are now hiring for the following shifts in your area: Shelbourne/Hillside area.
We are a 24-hour/7 days a week group home with a number of different shifts to be filled. If you are caring, flexible, passionate, and motivated to learn, we want you to be part of our team! No experience is required, we train the right people! IntegraSupportServices.com
Send resumes to: [email protected]
Change isn’t Easy
“No, not this year,” you say. “Resolutions don’t work for me anyway.” But have you ever spent any time discovering WHY? Change is a very big deal. To change something about ourselves and then maintain the change, we need intention, determination, a detailed plan, support, and patience. We need to know ourselves and prepare for our weak moments. We need a rescue plan if we fall off our change horse. Counsellors are equipped for supporting change with you. Include at least one session with a counsellor when you are planning the details of your change. It can make all the difference! Barbara Gilmore, clinical counsellor, BGilmoreCounselling.com
Resolutions and Positive Thinking
A new year stretches in front of us, and the idea of setting resolutions for 2018 is energizing for some and so overwhelming for others. Success or failure of past resolutions comes to mind, and this can be uplifting or very discouraging. When you’re feeling discouraged, motivational guru Zig Ziglar provides this simple truth: “You do everything better when you’re thinking positively than when you’re thinking negatively.” We always want to do better, whether that be shopping smart, saving money, or planning for the future! Take a moment to think positively about what your financial actions in 2018 will be. Doris Minervini, Abakhan & Associates, Abakhan.com
Lose Weight & Still Enjoy Wine!
Research suggests people who follow a Mediterranean diet lose 52% more weight than the standard low-fat diet because it isn’t just a fad or limited list of foods. It’s a lifestyle based on a balanced approach to your meals, which focuses on produce, healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, fish, and even some red wine. Committing to losing weight for three months using the Mediterranean diet as a base, along with three booster products and three lifestyle changes, guarantees results. And there is no meal skipping! Look and feel great for all of your holiday parties and events!
Valdine – Modere, Valdine.ca
What to Ask an HVAC Company
Before selecting an HVAC company to work in your home, there are a number of factors you need to take into consideration. Heating, cooling, and hot water systems are critical for your family’s well-being and should be given an appropriate amount of attention. Here are five questions you should ask before you hire someone.
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured? How much experience do you have? Can you supply references? Do you offer warranties and guarantees? What do you charge?
4 Seasons Heating, Cooling & Electrical., ServiceMyHome.ca
Community Event
Jan. 13 & Jan. 27. Emotional Eating Workshop with PR Coaching & Consulting. Petra Rapmund Certified Life Motivate, Positivity & Transformation Coach. 204-612-2795 [email protected]. PRCoachingAndConsulting.com
Why Use Essential Oil Diffusers?
1. Stress Relief. Create a calming effect in your home with your essential oil diffuser. Some recommended oils for promoting calm and easing anxiety are bergamot, chamomile, rose, and frankincense. 2. Ward Off Illness. Diffusing essential oils can help boost your immunity, reducing the likelihood of a cold or flu. Oregano oil can help prevent flu, peppermint can ward off a cough or cold, and lemon can help prevent or reduce the severity of viruses. 3. Boost Your Mood. On the days when you’re feeling down, essential oils can brighten your mood. Try bergamot, lavender, sweet orange, and clary sage. Nutrition Plus, NutritionPlus.com
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Many people assume that knee OA predominantly affects the elderly; however, 56% of Canadians with OA are younger than 65. Another common misconception is that exercise will damage joints. Studies have shown that range of motion exercises, combined with stretching, aerobics, and strength training, can help modulate pain, increase range of motion, and reduce soft tissue inflammation. Losing weight can also make a difference. For every 1 lb of weight lost, there is 4 lb less of force through the knee in every step you take. If you were to lose 10 lb, that would reduce 48,000 lb of load through the knee for every mile walked! Kristi Hunter, MPT, BSc, Certified in Acupuncture, Prairie Trail Physio, PrairieTrailPhysio.ca
