NOW OPEN! Preserve is a little local shop on the corner of Portage and Maryland. We carry a variety of goods and groceries, ranging from handmade pottery and cheeseboards to artisanal cheese, coffee and more. Preserve is owned by flora & farmer and has a commercial kitchen behind the shop where all of flora & farmer’s delicious spreads, pickles and ferments are lovingly made. We focus on balanced flavours, and quality ingredients with sustainability and your health in mind. We source locally and organic or naturally grown whenever possible, and never use added preservatives.
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John’s Brothers is a group where men share in a confidential, non-judgmental space, while working to become better men. We are inspired by leaders like Robert Bly and Jeffrey Duvall, and welcome new men. For more info: [email protected]. We meet monthly. (February 10, March 16, April 20, May 11, June 15.) RENAISSANCE Centre – 844 Autumnwood Drive.
Wellness Tea of the Month
Brain Elixhir.
This brain-boosting tea is made with Japan’s second most common green tea and is characterized by a high content of antioxidants, minerals and trace elements, such as iron. It is significantly lower in caffeine compared to its counterpart Sencha, and it won’t leave you feeling jittery. Gingko is a powerful leaf that helps reduce stress and anxiety symptoms, all while boosting brain function. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginkgo is used in treating headaches and some forms of migraines. Papaya and cherries are rich in vitamin C and are packed with nutrients, improving your health in many ways.
Take Control of Cholesterol with Sytrinol ™
February is heart month in Canada! It’s the perfect time to learn about cholesterol and how it affects the health of our cardiovascular system. With hundreds of studies showing that commonly prescribed drugs have dangerous adverse side effects, it’s only natural that people want a safe and effective solution to their cholesterol problem. Sytrinol, a patented citrus fruit peel extract with antioxidant properties lowers cholesterol in 30 days. Sytrinol has a natural product number (NPN) and is licensed by Health Canada for the reduction of serum triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. It also helps improve the LDL: HDL cholesterol ratio while maintaining and supporting cardiovascular health.
The Wonders of Aloe Vera
Humans have used aloe vera therapeutically for over 5,000 years. It is truly a medicinal plant, full of nutritional benefits. It contains 20 minerals, 19 of the 20 amino acids required by the body, and 12 vitamins. Aloe vera also provides the enzymes lipases and proteases, which aid in digestion; saponins, which are substances that exert a powerful anti-microbial effect against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeast; and salicylic acid, which when used topically helps to break down dead tissue. When taken orally, aloe vera acts as an anti-inflammatory. No wonder it is used for such a wide range of remedies.
Get Your Mouth Checked!
An oral health exam is critical to the maintenance of your overall wellbeing. You should have your mouth checked at least once a year for prevention and treatment of any ailments. Even if you don’t have any live teeth, it’s important to make sure there are no signs of infections or early signs of cancer, growths, or cysts, and that your dentures are fitting you well. Leaving problems untreated usually leads to pain, periodontal disease, or tooth loss, and could make treatment more difficult, so it’s best to deal with problems early, or, if possible, prevent them.
Give Your Feet a Healing Treat
Reflexology is a non-invasive therapy that applies pressure and massage to areas on your feet, hands and/or ears to promote the body’s powerful self-healing capabilities and optimize physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Reflexology of the feet is the most common, and according to reflexologists, you have reflex areas in your feet that correspond with every body part, gland and organ in your body. Done either sitting up or lying down, depending on preference, most who get reflexology treatment comment on how it feels soothing and relaxing, and helps you unwind, de-stress, reduce anxiety, and recharge.
Getting Regular Medical Exams
Making regular medical appointments is an important way to maintain your health and find any potential health issues that could cause more serious problems in the future. When you see your doctor regularly, they can detect health conditions or diseases. Early detection gives you the best chance for getting the right treatment quickly, avoiding any complications. By getting the correct health services, screenings, and treatment you are taking important steps toward living a longer, healthier life. It’s a good idea to have someone accompany yourself or your loved one to medical appointments to ensure there is clear communication about needs, concerns, or questions.
Fibromyalgia Sufferers
People with fibromyalgia are often in great pain and will try anything to get relief. Did you know that chiropractic care is one thing that could offer some of the relief fibromyalgia sufferers long for? The body is one connected skeletal and muscular system. If something is out of balance in this system, it can cause pain. Because we’ve all had falls and we’ve developed habitual ways of sitting and walking, we all have these imbalances. Working with a chiropractor can help us put our bodies back into balance, reducing pain and making it easier to live with fibromyalgia.
Words to Live By
“We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” –Eleanor Roosevelt
Words to Live By
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent van Gogh
