The first step in performing pelvic floor muscle exercises for men is to identify the correct muscles. Two ways to do this are: 1) When you go to the toilet, try to stop or slow the flow of urine midway. 2) Stand in front of a mirror (with no clothes on) and tighten your pelvic floor muscles. You should see the base of the penis draw in and the scrotum lift. The back passage will tighten too, but it is not the focus of this exercise. When you relax your muscles, you should have a sensation of “letting go”.
Community News
Tips for Avoiding Falls
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. About 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year and 50% of falls resulting in hospitalization happen at home. Prevent falls by: 1) Wearing proper footwear – socks or slippers can be slippery. 2) Removing cords and floor mats, and watching out for pets. 3) Taking your time rising from a chair to avoid light-headedness. 4) Considering a cordless phone so that you do not have to rush to answer. 5) Keeping fit! Improving strength, flexibility, and balance is critical. Physiotherapy can help keep you on your feet.
Mental Health for Moms
Remember the old saying, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy”? It’s true, but it’s also another weight on those of us who are moms and feel like we’re responsible for everyone’s happiness. The stress of feeling responsible for kids, our partner, our work, and everything else in life takes its toll on our mental health. Still we push on, because it seems like everyone else has a grip and is doing just fine. Nothing could be further from the truth. Almost everyone struggles with mental health issues, which include anxiety, depression, negative thoughts, and a lack of joy. Talking to a professional can help improve mental health and your life overall so you can be the best mom possible.
Show Your Heart Some Love
Your heart works hard, but taking care of your heart can be easy with help from Natural Factors! Ubiquinol Active CoQ10 offers a highly absorbable form of CoQ10, an antioxidant that promotes cardiovascular health and sustains natural energy. If you’re taking statins or beta blockers, Ubiquinol can help restore depleted levels of CoQ10. Whether you have a history of heart disease, or simply want to protect yourself from free radical damage, CoQ10 or the active Ubiquinol form might just be your answer. After all, if you’re good to your heart, your heart will be good to you!
Structured Water
Science proves waters responsible for longevity. Dr. Marcel Vogel (Father of Structured Water Science) calls it ‘liquid crystal’ completely compatible with instant cell wall entry & exit. Natural Action Technologies Structuring Devices mimic nature, transforming any water energetically by double vortexing, creating a 6 molecule cluster, an easy uptake into each cell’s aquaporin channel. “Water inside your cells is absolutely critical for health”, Dr. Mercola. Suzanne Forcese. SunriseStructuredWellness.com
Words to Live By
“I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.”
– Thomas Jefferson
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Q: Where did the hippo go to study about the brain? A: The hippocampus!
FUN FACT: The hippocampus is a region of your brain that helps form, organize, and store memory. It is the most sensitive area to stress.
Words to Live By
“Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.” – Orison Swett Marden
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. Chelsy Balkwill, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Wellbeing Counsellor, Sobey’s-St.Anne’s email:[email protected]
Community Event
February 23. Coldest Night of the Year! Fundraiser Walk. For the last 45 years Main Street Project has provided a safe place for people in Winnipeg living with addictions, homelessness, and mental illness. Plans are now well underway to redevelop that 36,000 square foot space into a modern, properly equipped, round-the-clock shelter, detox centre and treatment facility. Walk by yourself, join a team or start a team at CNOY.org/location/Winnipeg
Laughter is the Best Medicine
My Doctor told me I should cut more carbs. So, I bought a new pizza knife. FUN FACT: Cutting carbs from your diet may help improve or even prevent serious health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.
