Meet Therese Anderson. Since 2005 she has been practicing foot reflexology therapy. She uses strategic finger, thumb, and hand techniques to work on reflex points on the sole, top and sides of each foot. Sessions are one hour long, and the majority of her clients feel immediate relaxation and stress relief. Anxiety is reduced and individuals who experience arthritic, sciatic, hip and/or knee pain have experienced a reduction and or release of pain. Individuals recognize and feel the benefits of reflexology and return for ongoing regular sessions for Foot Reflexology
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Product Review: Colflex® by Innotech™
ColFlex® Super Oregano Oil Spray is a great-tasting 4-in-1 oral spray containing essential oils of oregano, thyme, and spearmint oil in an extra virgin olive oil base, sweetened with stevia and fortified with vitamin D3. Spray orally to help relieve coughs, sore throat, travelling challenges, that “under the weather feeling” and for general oral hygiene and fresher breath. Lab tests show that ColFlex inhibited the growth of bacteria such as S. aureus and S. pneumonia after 27 minutes and inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. typhi after 9 minutes. Ask for Colflex® at your local Health Food Store.
Tips from Your Physiotherapist
Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner! It is the time to start planting flowers, veggies, and fruit. Planting and digging in your garden require you to be on the ground and mostly on your knees. Simply using a knee cushion will help take the hard tension off your knees and legs and keep the strain off your back. Always try to take breaks and stand up to give your back a stretch. This will straighten up your spine and prevent your body from being sore and tight the next day. Most importantly, enjoy the sun!
Patient Means Being a Partner
Patient safety is everyone’s responsibility, including patients themselves! Getting involved improves your care. This is why MIPS offers free patient safety presentations to the public, providing information, resources, and tools that people can use to learn how to: 1) engage with their healthcare team 2) ask questions 3) be informed 4) take part in decision-making, and 5) advocate for themselves & others. If you are looking for valuable education for your community group or organization, and are interested in booking a virtual presentation, visit MIPS.ca/presentations.html for more details.
Patient Means Being a Partner
Patient safety is everyone’s responsibility, including patients themselves! Getting involved improves your care. This is why MIPS offers free patient safety presentations to the public, providing information, resources, and tools that people can use to learn how to: 1) engage with their healthcare team 2) ask questions 3) be informed 4) take part in decision-making, and 5) advocate for themselves & others. If you are looking for valuable education for your community group or organization, and are interested in booking a virtual presentation, visit MIPS.ca/presentations.html for more details.
Product Review: Colflex® by Innotech™
ColFlex® Super Oregano Oil Spray is a great-tasting 4-in-1 oral spray containing essential oils of oregano, thyme, and spearmint oil in an extra virgin olive oil base, sweetened with stevia and fortified with vitamin D3. Spray orally to help relieve coughs, sore throat, travelling challenges, that “under the weather feeling” and for general oral hygiene and fresher breath. Lab tests show that ColFlex inhibited the growth of bacteria such as S. aureus and S. pneumonia after 27 minutes and inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. typhi after 9 minutes. Ask for Colflex® at your local Health Food Store.
Clean Eating Recipe
Nut free Energy Bites. Ingredients: 1 cup oats. 1/3 cup flax meal. 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1/8 cup sunflower seeds. 1/8 cup mini chocolate chips. Directions: 1. Place oats and flax meal in a medium sized bowl. Stir to combine. 2. Add seed butter and maple syrup and stir to combine. 3. Stir in sunflower seeds and chocolate chips. 4. Using a small cookie scoop or table spoon, roll mixture into balls. 5. Transfer to a small storage container and keep in the refrigerator.
Meet Your Practitioner
Meet Therese Anderson. Since 2005 she has been practicing foot reflexology therapy. She uses strategic finger, thumb, and hand techniques to work on reflex points on the sole, top and sides of each foot. Sessions are one hour long, and the majority of her clients feel immediate relaxation and stress relief. Anxiety is reduced and individuals who experience arthritic, sciatic, hip and/or knee pain have experienced a reduction and or release of pain. Individuals recognize and feel the benefits of reflexology and return for ongoing regular sessions for Foot Reflexology
Manage Your Medications With SIMPL™
One of the best ways to manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol is to make sure you’re taking your medications properly. SIMPL™ is a collection of services to help you manage your medications effectively and help you reach your health goals. Through SIMPL™ we can: Synchronize your prescriptions to be filled on the same day, provide blister packaging to ensure you never miss a dose, set medication reminders and provide medication reviews. Make your medications work for you with the SIMPL™ program. To find out more, speak to your Pharmasave Pharmacist today or visit SimplCare.com for more information about this program.
In Your Community
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Income Tax Time is Here. Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. is here to assist you with doing your taxes. CALL 204-571-2052 to make your appointment. Volunteers are ready to assist you.
When is the last time you went bowling? Let’s leave it no longer. T-Birds’ Food-Fun-Games” invites you to come and Bowl. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bowling doesn’t require any previous experience and it gives you the chance to socialize with new or current friends. Give Laura a call at 204-727-2695 ext .229 for more details. Discount available for seniors.
The Book Shelf
A little bit of history. “A History of the Brandon General Hospital from 1883-1983” This is a great book of pictures and facts. Perhaps you will see someone you know. A Note to Our Readers. Our library is now open so please drop by and pick and choose. No membership, No Late Fees.
Baked Apricot Chicken – Julia Hamel
12 chicken thighs. 1 c. French dressing. 1 c. apricot preserves. 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix. In a medium bowl, combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Blend together. Place chicken pieces in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake, uncovered at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes.
More great recipes are found in Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc.’s cook book “Cooking Through the COVID 19 Pandemic”. for just $10.00 Call 204-571-2050.
Cut the Clutter
If you are sixty, seventy or even eighty you most likely have a houseful of memories. Birthday cards you have received over the years, a brochure from a play you saw fifteen years ago and what about that favorite sweater with the holes in the elbows. Everything is piling up, but you do not want to part with any of it. You need help as your treasures are taking over. CUT THE CLUTTER meets every Tuesday from 2 – 3. Call Marion Goldstone 204-725-1232 for more information.
Share Special Occasions
Looking for a more meaningful way to celebrate? On special occasions we often see the notice “No Gifts Please”– why not remember the special someone by giving a gift to Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. that will keep on giving in the heart and lives of seniors in our community. Make your gift a gift to be remembered.
Will or No Will
Most Canadians do not have a Will, and of those that do, most say that it is not up to date. Once you have a Will in place, it is important to review it every 4 – 5 years, or anytime there is a major event in your family (marriage, divorce, grandchildren born) Most lawyers will review your will with you free of charge (contact them to confirm) and only charge if there are changes that need to be completed. Stacy Senkbeil, Meighen Haddad LLP, MHlaw.ca 204.727.8461
Laughter is the Best Medicine
“Now, what are you planning to do about that excess weight you’re carrying around:” the doctor asked the patient. “I just can’t seem to lose it, the man said “Must be an overactive thyroid.” “The tests show your thyroid is perfectly normal,” the doctor said. “If anything is overactive, it’s your fork.”
