Winter is the darkest, dampest, and coldest time of the year; however, this should not be construed as a bad thing. In nature, winter is a time of hibernation, and for people, it is a time of introspection. Some basic recommendations for winter to stay healthy are: dress appropriately (wool); eat cooked or warmed foods to counteract the cold temperatures outside (soups, stews); avoid copious amounts of raw vegetables, juices, or chilled foods and beverages; use spices like ginger or cinnamon; and sleep longer (go to bed earlier, wake up later).
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Every Breath You Take
Each of the 20 breaths you take per minute supplies essential oxygen to your body’s cells while dispelling carbon dioxide. This helps revitalize your entire body from the respiratory system to your digestive system. How you feel, your energy level, clarity of mind and mood is dependent on how well your bodily systems are functioning
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Breathing clean air that is free of unhealthy chemicals and gases helps maintain a healthy body and a happier mindset. Using products with activated charcoals in your home helps absorb odours and chemicals that prevent you from making every breath you take clean and revitalizing.
Shield Yourself From Harmful EMF Pollution
For many years now, authoritative reports such as Bioinitiative 2007 & Bioinitiative 2012 have revealed the serious adverse health effects of certain prevalent electromagnetic fields (EMF). Some culprit emitters of much of the EMF pollution are not surprisingly the very devices we often purchase at high prices and are convinced we cannot live without. Even with self-discipline and lifestyle changes stemming from increased awareness of the problem, EMF pollution is relatively inescapable in our present society. Realizing this, more people are now also protecting themselves and their living/work spaces with EMF transmuting Shieldite(*TM) having proprietary Biometric Frequency Infusion Technology. Nelson Meggitt, OptimumWellnessFactor.ca
What Are Your Healthy Habits?
A healthy lifestyle is our BEST medicine. It is important to develop diligent daily activities that are enjoyable with music, friends, or alone. The secret to health and well-being is to personalize your routine of healthy habits to fulfill your needs and to change them when necessary to suit your individual liking/physical limitations. There is no shortcut. You either do it or you don’t. Think about what you can do that is fun, such as walking outdoors in nature, which is automatically calming and energizing, therefore making walking a good daily habit.
Keeping Your Cool
Under stress, our sense of wellbeing can suffer – we get overwhelmed and just don’t feel like we’re bouncing back. It doesn’t take much: a fight with a family member, an overbearing boss or sneaky coworker, an aging parent, unsatisfying work, money troubles – the list goes on. We can go from feeling able to cope, to feeling undermined, unsupported, misunderstood, unjustly set up, bullied, or just plain sad. It can be hard to figure out what to do to when you have many expectations to meet, from both others and yourself. Counselling provides a safe, soothing, and non-judgemental place to talk about your situation, explore your options, and develop new habits.
Community Event
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) and Yoga Sessions (Tuesday mornings), 204-803-2002, laviemindful.com, Renaissance Centre, 844 Autumnwood Dr.
Anger-Free Sessions for Adults, Anxiety/Stress Management Sessions, and Pranic Healing. Call Colette at 204-256-6750, ext. 23, Renaissance Centre, 844 Autumnwood Dr.
Exfoliate Naturally with Enzymes
What is an exfoliant? An exfoliant is a product that helps detach the outer layers of the skin, removing trapped debris and clearing the way for oils to flow naturally. Enzymatic exfoliation is a plant active based therapy, mainly from fruits. Why exfoliate? Exfoliation is an important tool against rough and dull skin. Also, dead cell proteins will clog the pores, increasing the chance of breakouts and acne. Enzymatic exfoliation is gentle and has anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it particularly good for sensitive skin. Enzymes work at a deeper level; improved smoothness and texture, and minimized lines and wrinkles result from regular enzyme exfoliation. Christopher Laidlaw, DMK Skincare, DmkSkinCentres.com
Community Event
Self-Love & Acceptance Group. Eight sessions (once/week), dates and times will be based on registrants’ interest and availability. Sparham Counselling 204-806-9777
The Painless Facelift
A microcurrent facial is often referred to as a “natural” facelift. This safe and painless facial helps erase fine lines and wrinkles, while firming your skin and defining your features. A microcurrent facial emits extremely low-voltage electrical currents (hence, ‘micro’ current), which mirror your own body’s electrical currents, on a cellular level to repair damaged skin and stimulate collagen and elastin production. Cosmetic microcurrent is beneficial for improvement in the appearance of aged and slackened skin, fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, dark circles and puffiness, enlarged pores, and muscle tone.
Cortisol May Be Destroying Your Life
If you have difficulty falling asleep before midnight, even when you feel very tired, or if you often feel like your sleep quality is poor, regardless of how long you sleep, it is likely that excessive nocturnal cortisol is interfering with your slumber. Cortisol, a kind of stress hormone, impairs brain cells’ utilization of glucose, the main fuel for the cells. When the brain’s fuel supply is interrupted by high cortisol levels, impairment of learning, memory, and mood can result. What’s more, this reduction in energy supply to brain cells weakens them, which may cause or aggravate dementia, and deteriorates the hunger centre in your brain, which can make you eat more than necessary.
3 Ways to Bio-Hack Your Health
1. Change your eating routine
Intermittent fasting is a great way to do this, and can be a way to lose weight, normalize insulin sensitivity, and balance hormones.
2. Ground yourself with nature
How often do you walk barefoot in the grass? Try grounding as your next bio-hack, as it can reduce inflammation by lowering stress on the body and can improve sleep.
3. Zone out
Meditation can be the ultimate brain hack if you do it regularly. If you feel that you can’t shut down your thoughts or stop your brain, try guided meditation.
