Naturopathic medicine can be very helpful during the natural transition of menopause. Many women experience a wide range of symptoms – hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes, joint pain, and migraines. Naturopathic doctors work to optimize all body systems and organs to ensure they are well supported during this time. They also offer a wide range of treatment therapies that can be very helpful, and they can discuss other options with patients, such as bioidentical hormone therapy, that can be further discussed with their family doctor. If you’re suffering with menopause symptoms, consider working with a naturopathic doctor – it may make all the difference!
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Essential Oils in the Nursery
Here are some examples of how you can use essential oils in your nursery. Lavender oil soothes skin, eases tension, and promotes a relaxing atmosphere. Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and mist sheets to promote feelings of restful sleep. You might also try diluting a drop of lavender with coconut oil for a soothing bedtime massage. Applying a diaper cream with lavender and tea tree oil can provide soothing, cooling relief to your little one. Chamomile provides calming, grounding effects and can be diffused day or night to ease feelings of tension or nervousness.
Finding that Perfect Crystal
Shakti offers something special to those in the community looking for powerful crystals. The shop’s selection of crystals hasn’t just been simply ordered from a catalogue and shipped in. Shakti’s owner, Rebecca, travels to countries like Madagascar and India herself to choose personally the beautiful gems and other inspiring artifacts from trusted vendors who have a long tradition in their trade. This unique relationship can be seen in the eclectic mix of treasures Shakti provides, and Rebecca is constantly expanding her search for new and interesting things. If you’re lucky, she might even grant a request for specific items on her travels. Shakti,
Yard Work Causing You Pain?
Summer is here and with it comes the joys of planting gardens and tending to your yard. Many people will find themselves dealing with pain as they putter around their green space. The pain is often a result of a simple mechanical imbalance in the way you move. Doing repeated movements when there is a mechanical imbalance can lead to some muscles and/or joints becoming overused, which may lead to pain and injury. A physiotherapist can help determine which structures are causing the imbalance, help correct the imbalance, and provide a simple home exercise program to get you back in your yard working pain free!
Controlling Body Temperature
Did you know there are many benefits of inducing sweat regularly? In modern society, people are more dependent on an outside source controlling their body’s temperature – air conditioning. The sweat glands are the body’s natural thermal regulator. If you use them regularly, the body will be able to regulate the body’s temperature efficiently, and it can even generate more heat from inside – increasing metabolism. Japanese Thermal Therapy is a great way for someone with injuries or arthritis pain to experience perspiration without physical activity. It gently warms the body with a special stone, releasing far infrared rays and inducing sweat while easing joint pains, burning calories, and helping to detoxify.
Ride Don’t Hide!
Outdoor exercise is a great way to soak up the sun’s vitamin D, get your blood pumping, and reconnect with your community – all proven ways to boost your mental health. Need some motivation? Join Ride Don’t Hide, Canada’s largest bike ride for mental health! Two routes will take riders through Winnipeg’s beautiful streets. Ride Don’t Hide is for cyclists of all skill levels. Come ride with us to honour the recovery journeys of those living with mental illness and celebrate mental health! For details, visit: www.ridedonthide.com/mb/ride/winnipeg
Trust in a Matchmaker
Finding love can be a difficult task in today’s fast-paced society. Many people have resorted to the internet in attempts to find a meaningful relationship. Virtual dating can be a very daunting task with terribly mixed results. There are wonderful, quality, single people, of all ages in Manitoba who are at a loss as to where find love. A Matchmaker is often the answer. Matchmaking is an age-old profession that historically has brought love into peoples’ lives for centuries. An experienced Matchmaker hand picks and presents individuals who are suited to their clients often resulting in long lasting love.
Do You Suffer From Hypertension?
Hypertension affects more than one in five Canadians. The Government of Canada states that it is the number one reason for taking medication. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty controlling their blood pressure even with conventional medical treatments. If the cause of your hypertension is due to plaque build-up in your arteries, very often it can be helped naturally. To determine if there is arterial narrowing and restricted blood flow, a simple, non-invasive test using digital pulsewave analysis can be performed. Depending on the results, specific nutritional formulations can be taken to open the arteries, thereby decreasing blood pressure.
Community Profile: Kelburn Estates
Kelburn Estates Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Centre is a private residential wellness centre on 45 beautiful acres along the red river, here in Manitoba. We pride ourselves in providing confidential and multi-disciplinary expertise for our guests to reclaim, develop, and sustain a meaningful life. A life free from the destructive mental health disease and related substance abuse. Our mission is to create and maintain a lasting relationship with our guests, families, and community service providers. At Kelburn Estates, we will walk with you on your journey to recovery.
Natural Product Spotlight
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There’s an OIL for That!
Essential oils contain powerful properties that can help keep your garden bug-free, the natural way. This simple recipe uses the power of peppermint oil to ward off unwanted visitors, keeping your home and garden happy. Simply fill a 16-ounce glass spray bottle with water, leaving an inch or so of room at the top. Add 15 drops of peppermint oil and shake well before each use. Apply spray to every plant in your garden, making sure to cover the stems and undersides of leaves as well. Spray again after each rainfall.
