Which is your longest toe? If you answered “the second toe”, intelligence is not necessarily indicated, but a predisposition to certain foot ailments is. Up to 30% of the population has inherited this structure. The medical term for this is “Morton’s Toe”, and it is actually the result of a shortened first metatarsal bone and not a long second toe. This foot structure makes you more prone to stress fractures, metatarsalgia, over-pronation, and bunions. All of these symptoms can be reduced or prevented with proper support from a custom foot orthotic, designed specifically for this foot structure.
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Product Review: Avena Original’s E-Fusion
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The Spirit of Plants
Spring is upon us, a time for rejuvenation, and a time to reconnect with Nature. It is imperative that we do. For centuries indigenous peoples have been in harmony with the universal spirit in plants, animals, rocks, and water. This energy is all around us and now there is a worldwide awakening for the knowledge and understanding of plant intelligence. Each of us have the opportunity to connect with plants on a spiritual level, to work in harmony with Nature and to receive their direction and healing. If you have a longing to share this energy with plants on a deeper level, “Plant Spirit Healing” by Pam Montgomery is a must read.
Sugar in Kombucha
Although its amount appears significant in kombucha, cane sugar is food for the culture. Cane sugar is sucrose, a disaccharide. Yeast converts sucrose into its monosaccharide components, fructose and glucose, resulting in a lower glycemic impact. The yeast further digests these simple sugars, producing carbon dioxide and ethanol. Most ethanol gasses off and some is food for beneficial bacteria, which produce acetic acid. There is typically very little sugar remaining by the time the sweet tea becomes kombucha. However, since sugar appears on the ingredient list in order of descending measure, regardless of its having been converted, this does cause some confusion.
Improving Lymphatic Health
Here are five ways you can keep your lymph system working in top order and experience better health: 1. Massage – Stimulates flow through the lymphatic capillaries that are located just under the skin. 2. Dry Brushing – Boosts lymph flow by stimulating sweat glands and supporting circulation below the skin. 3. Exercise and Yoga – Movement and muscle contraction will assist lymphatic circulation. 4. Anti-Inflammatory Diet – Consuming a healthy diet rich in antioxidants and full of healthy fats is critical to support a healthy immune system. 5. Hydrate – The lymphatic system is primarily composed of water and must be hydrated to function at the highest level.
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COMMUNITY EVENT
April 28th 1pm – 4pm. OPEN HOUSE Canadian School of Natural Nutrition’s (CSNN’s) Victoria classroom where you will experience being a nutrition student for a few hours. Our instructors will share fun, informative and interactive short classroom sessions. Meet with academic advisors and staff of CSNN Victoria, who will be available to answer all your questions about our upcoming September 2018 classes. CSNN’s holistic approach to natural nutrition provides progressive, hands-on education geared towards achieving optimal health and a lasting career. Learn to Change Lives by learning a holistic philosophy of health care, achieving a career that advocates a green, healthy lifestyle and earning recognition for an exclusive designation (R.H.N./C.H.N.) For Further Info. (250)741 4805 www.csnn.ca/vancouverisland Location: TBA. Free Tickets available search EVENTBRITE – Open House Canadian School Of Natural Nutrition Victoria
Feeling Stuck?
Life can get sticky sometimes – maybe it’s a job you don’t want, or you notice you’re not doing the stuff that will help you feel okay. Or maybe you are finding other people really hard to bear. We can struggle to be effective at times, and blame ourselves – or we feel blamed by the people who are getting us down to begin with! How to change your circumstances? Counselling can be a safe and neutral place to consider your options – whether you want to find new boundaries, bounce back, act in new ways, find acceptance, or support yourself better.
Smile Confidently
Dental implants from offer a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide patients with the option of having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Dental implants are artificial roots (titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or periodontist (a specialist of the gums and supporting bone). The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile! Dental implants are strong and durable and will last many years. On occasion they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
The Movement and Learning Connection
Is your child feeling overwhelmed or frustrated about keeping up at school? Is he or she struggling with lack of focus or motivation? What if learning can be fun? Imagine your child learning multiplication tables while doing physical exercises. Boredom and fatigue slip away. It’s not long before your child lights up and realizes he is finally grasping and recalling math or new concepts in science. Confidence begins to grow. Movements that cross the midline of the body fire up the brain. Brain gym exercises release stress and flood the body with endorphins, which also help with depression or anxiety. Simply put, when the body moves, the mind moves.
Is My Smart Meter Harming Me?
An Electrical power consumption meter, also known as a Smart Meter, periodically emits a very powerful pulse of energy called radiofrequency radiation (rfr), as it wirelessly transmits your records to your hydro company. This signal is designed to penetrate building walls and other objects including your body. Care should be taken not to spend time near a smart meter. For example your sleeping area should be as far away as possible from your meter. As well, if you work a lot at home keep your working area as far away as possible from the meter. Some shielding materials used near the meter are effective in protecting you but should be used cautiously as they can on occasion actually increase your exposure. Careful testing and shielding design by McGinnis Electric is the sure way to protect your health.
Think Before You Buy
Today, the news advised that for every dollar Canadians earn, we owe $170. How does that work? It doesn’t! Saying no to ourselves, or not now, or I will save to purchase is not the way in our ‘immediate gratification’ day and age. The online shopping availability on every social media platform is overwhelming at times. The specials with deadlines are trusting that we will click and order before we have had a chance to think if we even need, yes need, not just want the item. We might need to do a little spring cleaning in our approach to click and buy.
