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Battle Aging Naturally

Did you know that fruit not only nourishes our bodies, but also our skin? Scientists have found that a novel extract derived from the stem cells of a rare apple tree cultivated for its extraordinary longevity shows tremendous ability to rejuvenate aging skin. By stimulating aging skin stem cells, this plant extract has been shown to lessen the appearance of unsightly wrinkles. Clinical trials show that this unique formulation increases the longevity of skin cells, resulting in skin that has a more youthful and radiant appearance. Another fruit based ingredient which helps defy aging is apricot kernel oil. The high Gamma Linoleic Acid content present in apricot oil enables your skin to maintain its moisture balance and helps tone and firm up your skin. Apricot kernel oil’s Vitamin A, Vitamin E and anti-inflammatory properties can be used to soothe skin conditions like eczema and slow down signs of aging.

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Wigging It Right

Choosing the right length, colour, and style of wig can be a daunting task. Feeling comfortable, confident and natural in a wig is important. The more brands and styles you can choose from, the more natural your wig will look. To create a natural look, wigs are available in synthetic & human hair as well as a variety of colours including highlighted & rooted. Ensuring that your wig fits properly is paramount and helps alleviate skin issues that can be caused by an ill-fitting wig. In addition to fit, understanding a wig’s construction, proper trimming, thinning and shaping of your new wig is very important to make you comfortable and feeling as much like yourself as possible. Hair loss/ removal during chemotherapy can be emotional and uncomfortable, but with the right advice and products, you can regain some confidence and feel better at this time.

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Learning to Meditate

Meditation is the ancient practice of calming the mind, creating awareness, and finding inner peace. Meditation offers a mind-body connection and has many physical and mental benefits. It is a great way to relax, calm the mind and body, bring about awareness, and bring your life back into balance. Many people think meditation is hard, that it takes a lot of time, and that for some people it simply can’t be done. Not true! The trick is to start small, start easy, and gradually progress. Start with just 5 minutes a day. Find yourself a quiet space, lye down, listen to some relaxing music and try not to focus on any one thing, just be. If you have trouble focusing your thoughts, try focusing on your breath; be aware of each breath in and out. It will become easier with time.

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One Simple Change

Most of us strive to live a healthier lifestyle. We know that we should be eating right, exercising regularly, and still making time for family, friends, and our own needs, but this can seem like an overwhelming goal. Instead of attempting to conquer our health all at once, what if you started by setting more manageable goals? Making small changes today can lead to great health benefits down the road. You can start by lowering your stress levels by getting more sleep. When was the last time you felt you had great, quality sleep on a regular basis? Getting a good night’s sleep can greatly impact your outlook on life and, in turn, your health and wellness. Simple changes, such as getting a good night’s sleep or taking time for a relaxing hobby, are easy ways to help manage stress and improve your well-being in the long-term.

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Breathe Pure Oxygen

The air that you’re currently breathing right now is 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen. When you visit an oxygen bar, a concentrator is used to remove the nitrogen and run it through water to humidify it. The water is then used to humidify the oxygen and if desired, essential oils can be added in order to help oxygen bar user’s to benefit from aromatherapy while breathing the oxygen. Different essential oils offer different benefits, depending on what you’re looking for. Lemongrass has an uplifting scent and is an antispasmodic which is used for asthma, bronchitis, & throat infections. Vanilla has a sweet and sensual scent which can increase appetites and slows down your heart. Orange has a warm uplifting, light-hearted scent. It balances and revitalizes, fights depression and awakens creativity. Visiting an oxygen bar can help boost your mood and impact your health.

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Teaching Good Recall

 

One of the most important lessons you can teach your dog is coming when called. A solid command could save your dogs life at some point and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Dogs who have achieved a good recall can have the freedoms allotted to them such as the dog park or off leash hiking adventures. It also gives owners confidence that if their dog ever slipped out of their collar, they will return. When first teaching the command however, owners need to have realistic expectations of their furry pooch. Getting your dog to come to you from across the park, on day one of training is unlikely not to happen and if it does its probably a fluke. Realistically you would probably be starting 2-3 feet away from your dog on day one. Getting professional help is important to creating a good solid recall.

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Sports Massage Therapy

Sports Massage Therapists are specialists in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, recreational athlete or even a weekend warrior, massage therapy is beneficial. When we train for a sport we push our bodies to their limits in order to get better. This causes fatigue to our muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. If we don’t allow proper recovery, damage can occur to soft tissues. If this damage isn’t taken care of, those injuries can end up sidelining you. Massage aids in the recovery process, allowing muscles to recover more quickly. It also takes care of any nagging pains that can turn into big injuries, and prepare you for your next workout. Many find that combining massage with their training programs leaves them feeling less stiff between workouts and able to move more fluidly during activity because restrictions in muscle tissue have been addressed.

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New Product Review

When sitting in your Hot Tub do you want to avoid soaking in chemicals and inhaling chemical fumes? Do you suffer with dry skin or rashes from using chemicals? The Natural Solution is an exciting advancement in water treatment. A chemical free all natural enzyme that is non-toxic to all living things and the environment. The all natural enzymes in The Natural Solution speed the digestion and removal of organic contaminants. This deprives bacteria of their primary food source, which inhibits their return, decreases algae growth, and simultaneously improves water quality and clarity. 100% guaranteed. Maintaining your hot tub has never been so easy. An easy maintenance system, enzymes keep working 24/7 so you don’t have to. Spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your hot tub. A Natural Solution at last. Make the switch today.

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Creating Pleasure

Many of us spend most of our waking hours going to work, making meals, taking care of family, raising kids and doing daily tasks to keep our lives afloat. Now if you are one of those few people who are able to take full pleasure and enjoyment while engaging in these daily life tasks then bravo, you have mastered the art of mindfulness. As for the rest of us, we need to find time to carve out and create activities where we can focus in and create meaningful activities that bring us pleasure and ignite our passion and feelings of being abundant in the world in all that we do. Therapy empowers people to achieve their dreams, release their pain and create inner balance. Finding a therapist to do this with can be life changing.

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This Autumn, Organize!

So, you’ve been putting off that job… you know, going through that junk drawer (or is it that junk closet, or junk room?). It can be tough to get started, but the results can be so very rewarding. A garage that could actually house your car; an organized office rather than a room that acts as a paper wasteland; the spare room full of stuff that could serve as a guest room once again. And how about the overflowing kitchen cupboards, the boxes in the basement? By organizing your space, you can fall in love with your home all over again. Autumn is the perfect time to tackle this job. However this isn’t always an easy task to accompany alone, and you may find it beneficial to reach out to a professional organizer, or team of organizers to help to get this job done.

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Yoga Increases Ability 

The word yoga means union. The physical practice of yoga (asana) unites the systems of the body to create balance, strength, flexibility, stress reduction and mental clarity. Many people think that flexibility is required to participate in yoga; this is not the case. Anyone can practice yoga. With the correct modifications and the use of props to aide with the poses, even the least flexible can begin to grow their yoga practice. The addition of yoga to any current physical activity (or lack thereof) can increase stamina, strength, endurance and prevent potential injuries from occurring. Yoga poses are also very beneficial when added to reconditioning programs or injury rehabilitation. A Physiotherapist can assess the injury and level of deconditioning and formulate the best program to maximize your ability.

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