Begin your retirement living at Greenwood Meadows; a new life lease, 55 PLUS, not-for-profit, seniors housing complex designed to allow active, independent persons to ‘age-in-place’ with assistance while in community. The planned 74 suite, five-story building in the heart of Steinbach, MB, will nurture a safe and secure environment that offers well-designed suites for persons of varying ability; including a ground level, interior heated parkade. The one & two bedroom suites range from 826 – 1415 square feet. Entrance fees start at $140,000 per suite with monthly rental fees dependent on suite size. First time tenants also have input to suite features and upgrades. Pre-lease booking of suites is now available. greenwoodmeadows.ca
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Allery Relief with NAET®
NAET® was discovered by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad in November of 1983. Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques, also known as NAET, are non-invasive, drug free, natural solutions to alleviate allergies of all types using a blend of selective energy balancing, testing, and treatment procedures. The varieties of techniques applied include acupuncture/acupressure, chiropractic, nutritional, and kinesiological disciplines of medicine. We know that many symptoms, such as headaches, backache, joint pain, indigestion, or a cough, are often triggered by food and environmental sensitivities. If left untreated, these reactions may eventually cause illness. This therapy often alleviates adverse reactions to egg, milk, peanuts, penicillin, aspirin, mushrooms, shellfish, latex, grass, ragweed, and flowers. In addition, people who suffer from allergens such as perfume, animal dander, animal epithelial, make-up, chemicals, cigarette smoke, pathogens, heat, cold, and other environmental substances also find relief.
Reference www.naet.com. Dr. Maria Sabrina DiBernardo, D.C., Village Chiropractic Centre
Clean Eating: Easy Ricotta Protein Muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups ricotta
4 eggs (or 1 cup egg whites)
½ cup natural sweetener of choice
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange zest (opt)
Instructions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line muffin pan with liners and then spray the liners. Mix everything until very well combined. Evenly divide batter into muffin tin. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. The tops are golden brown when done. Makes 12. Great warm or cold and a healthy dessert served with maple syrup, berries and greek yogurt. Switch up to savory by omitting vanilla, sweetener and orange zest. I like sundried tomatoes, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning for a pizza version. Original recipe: Laura Hickman, bakingoutsidethebox. com.
Lisa Kehler, offyourplatenutrition.ca
What is Your Mouth Telling You?
The state of your mouth can offer valuable insights into your dental, oral and overall health. Any bleeding when you brush your gums is a sign that you should see your dentist. Unhealthy gums can affect your overall health. Atherosclerosis, clogging of the arteries, has a strong link to gum disease. Pain on biting might mean a cracked tooth. Sugar sensitivity usually indicates a cavity. Tenderness to cold might just need a change of toothpaste. Tenderness to hot is likely to be more serious. The pulp of your tooth can become inflamed for many reasons. The only way to find out, for sure, what’s going on is to see your dentist. Bad breath can be caused by poor oral hygiene. A good electric toothbrush, flossing and scraping your tongue all help. Throat infections also cause bad breath. Don’t assume that problems will resolve by themselves. See a dentist at least once a year. Remember: “You don’t have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep!”
Dr. George Cadigan, Exclusively Dentures, exclusvielydentures.ca
How to Eat Mindfully
It makes sense that we actually have to set an intention to slow down as we pick up our fork. We’ve all scarfed down a meal and not long after feel like we swallowed a bowling ball. Recognizing physical fullness is part of mindful eating and ditching dieting. Ideally, you can gift yourself 20 minutes to eat mindfully, the time it takes to register fullness. If you only have 5 minutes, make them mindful minutes. Create a speed bump on your plate by taking a moment to visualize what half of your serving looks like. Once you are half done put your fork down for a moment. How full are you? Place your hand on your belly if it helps you connect. If you’re still hungry continue eating slowly and mindfully, until you feel physically satisfied. The goal is NOT to eat less, it’s to FEEL GOOD!
Lisa Kehler, Off Your Plate Nutrition, www.offyourplatenutrition.ca
Amazing Yoga Benefits for Children
Just like adults, children live in a fast-paced world with many stressors and expectations. The practice of yoga helps to bring minds and bodies back into a place of harmony and balance. Children classes consist of more than just the physical yoga poses; they also incorporate yoga teachings and traditions in a safe and nurturing environment. Classes are taught in a non-competitive, playful, and vibrant way through games, storytelling, music, and guided visualization. Through yoga, children will physically develop skills such as flexibility, strength, body awareness, balance, and coordination. They will also grow mentally cultivating self-love and respect while learning self-calming and relaxation techniques through breath work, mindfulness, and meditation. All improving attention and behavioral regulation, enhancing self-confidence and social interaction. Through yoga, children become connected; mind and body strong.
Harmony Warrior Kids Yoga, www.harmonywarrior.com
Play to Heal
Are you worried about your child or youth’s current behavior or mood? Anxiety, defiance, grief and behavior at school are just a short list of common concerns that parents may have. As a parent, it is hard to see our children hurting, and we may not know where to turn or what to do. Play Therapy is a treatment for children, youth, and families that involve therapeutic elements similar to adult talk therapies with very playful elements such as puppets, dolls, art and sand that allow children and youth to express their inner most emotions. Through play therapy, children and youth can also learn social skills and skills to manage emotions and self-regulate.
Melissa Beer B.S.W., R.S.W, M.Ed (counselling), www.growingrootstherapy.ca
Natural Product Review
Genuine Health Greens+ Extra Energy. Do you often feel tired or in need of a healthy, all-natural energy boost? Here’s your healthiest solution: greens+ extra energy. With greens+ extra energy, you get all-natural energizing ingredients including taurine and naturally occurring caffeine from the kola nut, PLUS a full serving of nutrient-rich greens in every scoop! Just one scoop daily provides immediate and long-lasting energy, while feeding your body the healthiest, research-proven nutrients. Benefits of taking greens+ extra energy include: An immediate, long-lasting source of all-natural energy, increased vitality and mental clarity, no over-stimulation or energy “crash” side-effects. Greens+ Extra Energy provides a full serving of greens for essential phytonutrients, antioxidants and research-proven health benefits. No matter how hectic your day may be, enjoy greens+ extra energy every day for the healthiest source of long-lasting energy – naturally.
Matthew Calvez, www.nutritionplus.com
Do You Have a Bad Knee?
Knee Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of lower extremity disability. Osteoarthritis is defined as degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. Some risk factors that increase your risk of having osteoarthritis are age, history of trauma to a joint repetitive activity and obesity. People who suffer from osteoarthritis usually have muscles weakness, altered muscle function, increased joint stiffness and lower aerobic fitness. Research suggests that exercise and education on weight-loss are the first lines of treatment for osteoarthritis. The most beneficial forms of exercise include; flexibility training (stretching), strength training (squats) and cardiovascular training (bike/walking). Physiotherapists are equipped with skills to assess and treat people who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. Physiotherapy includes techniques to help the joint move better through massage and mobilizations as well as providing you with a specific exercise program that is tailored to your needs and to make it the most enjoyable for you.
Kristy Maksymyk, Prairie Trail Physiotherapy, www.prairietrailphysio.ca
Clean Eating: Easy Ricotta Protein Muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups ricotta
4 eggs (or 1 cup egg whites)
½ cup natural sweetener of choice
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange zest (opt)
Instructions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line muffin pan with liners and then spray the liners. Mix everything until very well combined. Evenly divide batter into muffin tin. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. The tops are golden brown when done. Makes 12. Great warm or cold and a healthy dessert served with maple syrup, berries and greek yogurt. Switch up to savory by omitting vanilla, sweetener and orange zest. I like sundried tomatoes, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning for a pizza version. Original recipe: Laura Hickman, www.bakingoutsidethebox. com.
Lisa Kehler, www.offyourplatenutrition.ca
Product Spotlight: OxyFresh Dental Gel
Are you experiencing mouth pain? Try a natural alternative to oral pain gel. Oxyfresh Dental Gel offers instant relief to sore and swollen gum tissues. Condition, soothe and deodorize your teeth and gums with Super Relief Dental Gel from Oxyfresh. With a super-fresh wintergreen flavor, Super Relief Formula delivers powerful healing power with Tea Tree Oil, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Essential Oils and Folic Acid. Super Relief Gel is formulated with Oxyfresh’s patented odor-eliminating combination of zinc and Oxygene® to promote fresh breath by neutralizing the volatile sulfur compounds responsible for halitosis. Super Relief Dental Gel also helps eliminate canker sores, speeds healing of oral cuts and scrapes, deodorizes oral wounds and conditions irritated gums.
Sarah Sangalang, www.reflectionsdentalhealth.ca
