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When Animals Speak

“I love you.” “I’m hungry.” “Take me for a walk?” These are all phrases that you can relate to when it comes to what your animals communicate to you. But what about the phrases and feelings you can’t pick up on? Animals can be hard to read, especially when their behaviour suddenly changes for no apparent reason. Maybe your animal isn’t exhibiting clear signs or symptoms, but is acting differently because of illness or discomfort. Maybe your animal is behaving differently due to environmental changes such as a new home or new animals in the home and just needs some reassurance. Did you know that it’s possible to train yourself to communicate in depth with your animal? Though they may understand some of our native language, it is second nature to them. They do communicate in their own, primary language and you can learn what they’re saying.

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Oils for Colds and Flu

Have you considered using essential oils during cold and flu season? For many centuries, herbs and medical plants have been used to ward off viruses, the plague and general bacterial infections. Today through various distillation methods we are fortunate to now obtain essential oils. These highly potent substances are very complex in their molecular structure and can still aid us in combating colds and flues. Some of the most anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-septic essential oils are: Tea Tree, Lemon, Rosemary, Lavender and Oregano. Oregano by itself has gained popularity over the years as a cold and flu virus fighter and has been proven to kill over 30 different types of germs. When properly blended, different essential oils can help to ward off this year’s cold and flu season.

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Channelling or Mediumship?

Channelling is the ability to connect in with higher consciousnesses that are in non-human form, namely angels and spirit guides. A medium has the ability to connect in with deceased loved ones. When a medium connects in with your relative that has passed, your relative is not necessarily ‘wiser’ because they have transitioned into another realm. At times, there can be a rise in consciousness, but many times your loved one will come through with the same traits as when they were alive. It is a comfort to connect with your loved one just to make sure he/she is okay. If a person is looking for higher level wisdom and for a perspective that is higher in consciousness than a human, it is better to connect in with the wisdom of angels/spirit guides, whose very presence is meant to help people improve their understanding of this game called life.

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Solving Financial Troubles

Financial difficulties can harm our emotional well-being. How can you tell that you are actually in financial trouble? There are certain indicators of financial difficulties, such as receiving frequent calls or letters from creditors or collection agencies, having no savings, spending all your money before payday, stalling one creditor to pay another, buying things impulsively, using your credit cards or other loans to pay for everyday expenses, failing to budget or make a financial plan, having your consolidation loan applications rejected, having trouble making the minimum payments on your credit cards and not knowing what your real monthly expenses are. If you’re in financial trouble, you may believe bankruptcy is your only option. However, there are many options to help you solve your money problems – such as consolidating your loans or making a consumer proposal. Be sure to seek professional advice to find out the best solution for you.

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Sugar and Cola

The WHO recommends not more than 6 teaspoons of sugar a day. 12 oz can of coca cola contains 10 teaspoons of sugar. This high amount of high density corn syrup in addition to refined salts and caffeine contribute to diabetes, hypertension and obesity. People who drink 2 or more sugary beverages per day are 26% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Shortly after consuming 12 oz can of coca cola blood sugar levels spike. Caffeine increases blood pressure and stimulates the reward system in the brain in a similar way as heroin. The diuretic effect of caffeine results in loss of water and electrolytes and then comes the sugar crash; the person becomes irritable and sleepy and often reaches for another can. Nutrition therapy can do for your sugar control that no medication can.

Mathilda Prinsloo B Pharm CGP CDE.
Diabetes Care & Wellness
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New Business Showcase

It is often very difficult and overwhelming to effectively manage multiple medications. This can lead to improper use of medications, which can result in extra doctor visits, emergency room visits and hospital stays. The high cost of prescription medication is a major concern for many patients; therefore we prepare a customized monthly budget for each of our clients. This, along with our visiting pharmacist service, will give you and your care-givers peace of mind. Our ultimate goal is to ensure all medications are taken as prescribed and that you have a full understanding of each medication including its interactions and side-effects. As well, we want to ensure that cost does not become a stress factor and/or road-block. Better Health & Wellness may be achieved through medication management; talk to our pharmacist to arrange a home visit.

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Heal with Reiki

Despite your best efforts to get your life going, do you sometimes feel stuck and can’t move forward? Would you like to feel clarity and be confident moving forward to your dreams? Reiki healing techniques can help remove blocks so that you can step into your power. How does this work? All we see, touch, hear, feel, and think is made up of energy. Our feelings and sensations are stored in the cells of the body much like information is stored in the hard drive of your computer. Negative or traumatic experiences can become “stuck” in the body and disturb the flow of vital life force at a cellular level. The energy blockages limit our experience in our life. With Reiki we clear the blockages, the suppressed charge of energy dissipates and your energy field is re-balanced.

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What are Consumer Proposals?

Financial concerns can greatly impact our physical health. Most people have debt – mortgage, car loan, credit card. In some cases debt becomes overwhelming and requires professional help. There are several solutions, including consumer proposals. A consumer proposal is debt relief that settles unsecured debts (credit cards, personal loans, tax debts) for less than you owe. It’s a legal agreement between you and your creditors, prepared by a bankruptcy trustee. You and the trustee decide what you can afford and the trustee presents the proposal to your creditors. If they accept, you make one monthly payment to your trustee instead of your creditors until the settled debt is paid off. If you’re looking for a solution to your debt, a consumer proposal may be a good option. To find out if a consumer proposal is right for you, make an appointment with a certified bankruptcy trustee for a free consultation.

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Smartphones and Health

Smartphones are incredibly powerful devices. Increasingly we rely on them to run our life. One of the latest trends is toward mobile health or mhealth. Many applications have been designed to help you live healthier and manage your chronic illnesses. Here are some our favorites: Misfit wearables is a great low price entry to fitness trackers starting at $25. Askthedoctor.com will get your health questions answered in a jiffy, and glooko.com has an amazing platform for people dealing with diabetes. One of the biggest issues faced by patients today surrounds management of medications. 55% of Canadians above 45-65 are on at least one prescription medication. Using a smartphone to manage and track your meds has been proven to improve adherence, keeping patients healthy. If you are on multiple medications this may be the best and quickest thing you can do for your health today.

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Control your Anxiety

Anxiety is considered a negative mood disturbance that results from failure to predict, control, and obtain desired goals and is associated with dysfunctional cognition, behavior, and physiologic over-activity. Anxiety further impairs health by motivating increased use of tobacco and alcohol and predisposes the individual to chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease. A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found the Transcendental Meditation technique has a large effect on reducing trait anxiety for people with high anxiety. Trait anxiety is a measure of how anxious a person usually is, as opposed to state anxiety, which refers to how anxious we are at the moment. Studies on high stress groups, such as veterans suffering from PTSD and prison inmates, showed dramatic reductions in anxiety from TM practice, whereas studies of groups with only moderately elevated anxiety levels, such as normal adults and college students, showed more modest changes.

Lilian Lontra – Certified Teacher, Transcendental Meditation
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Book Club: Healing and Transformation

Healing and Transformation through Transcendental Meditation (TM) by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal. Learn the basics about this ancient technique, and for seasoned meditators, broaden your knowledge and deepen your understanding. Rosenthal’s central point emphasis on TM changes the brain, and can help a vast array of different people to live longer and better lives, and achieve lifelong success.

www.normanrosenthal.com