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Embracing Uncertainty

Embracing uncertainty is all about making life more enriching and riding the wave of the unknown. We live in a society that teaches us to grasp for control and spend our lives worrying and preventing the bad from happening. In the process, we forget to take in the joy and good that is possible. When we accept that life is uncertain…then we can begin to ride the waves with more grace and ease in our lives. It comes down to how you choose to live and love. Will it be a state of exhaustion, worry, doom and gloom or a sense of excitement and possibility, embracing what is offered and sometimes didn’t see coming. Love is always greater than fear…no matter what the circumstances! Once we stop looking for guarantees, we can begin to take in the gifts that show up upon our path.

D’Arcy Bruning-Haid
www.souls-journey.com

Acupuncture for Lungs

There are several theories about why acupuncture may help treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Acupuncture is based on the principle of oriental medicine that believes in a holistic approach towards the treatment of all health problems. Acupuncture helps clear the body’s energy or qi and allows for its natural flow to helps prevent illnesses and disease. Experts believe that acupuncture improves the homeostasis or stability in the body. As a result of the acupuncture treatment, patients experience better circulation as the flow of blood and oxygen to the lungs is encouraged. What acupuncture also does is relax the muscles around the back and the chest. This helps open up the lungs and airways and reduces shortness of breath and other breathing difficulties. Doctors believe that the benefits of acupuncture are consistent with what is being attempted by other conventional treatments for COPD such as breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

Winnipeg Acupuncture
www.winnipegacupuncture.com

Snap, Crackle ‘n’ Popping?

Joint noise or, ‘crepitus’, is usually associated with wear and tear, and eventual osteoarthritis. It is most commonly the first symptom patients mention regarding their knee pain, but it can occur in any joint. This may be joint fluid movement, scar tissue, bones locating their normal groove and it may never become painful. But when it does become painful, it can be a strong indication of further injury and it should be examined by a professional. Laser treatment has demonstrated great results upon joint osteoarthritis, it can penetrate the bone effectively to treat cartilage problems. Running, walking, kneeling, golfing are all activities that require ‘weight-bearing’ with normal and abnormal twists; it is these incorrect biomechanics that can be your crepitus cause. Occasional bracing and stability exercises are required to support joints properly. Practice good mechanics in front of a mirror or with your Physiotherapist.

Chris Bisignana
www.yourphysio.com

Seniors at Risk 

Did you know that some medications put seniors at risk of falling? Recent data reports that 3000 seniors die each year as a result of medication-related problems of which 88% are considered preventable. 11% of Emergency room visits by seniors are drug related, and 20% of seniors in the community take medications that are considered inappropriate for their age. Many seniors fall through the cracks in the health care system. One of the reasons is that timely review of the complex health care needs of seniors is often not routinely done in community practice. A Senior Care Practitioner has advanced training and knowledge of how to prevent medication-related problems in the elderly. Expertise in Geriatric Pharmacy identify actual and potential medication-related problems, determine the relevance, safety and appropriateness of medications, suggest and implement safer alternatives and improve functionality and quality of life.

Mathilda Prinsloo
www.seniorcarepractice.com

L-Carnitine & Chromium

L-Carnitine with Chromium is a blend of two nutrients that play important roles in the metabolism of fat. L-Carnitine is required for the breakdown of fats into energy, while chromium supports healthy glucose metabolism. Its main function is to help insulin carry sugar into muscle cells where it is stored as energy. A lack of chromium could cause fluctuating blood-sugar levels which trigger sugar cravings. As a carbohydrate dependent society, increasing the amount of L-Carnitine & Chromium in our diet in our formula’s proportions will assist the body’s ability to manage its carbohydrate cravings and, in turn, assist with a successful weight management protocol.

Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee in the World.

Christina Dueck
www.valentusmovie.com/operationweighless

Financial Difficulties?  You Have Options.

A Licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy can assist with resolving your financial challenges thus improving your emotional well-being. There are a number of alternatives available depending on the situation. An “informal proposal” is an option in which an individual enters into an agreement with his/her creditors to settle or defer payment of some or all of their debt. Creditors are not, however, prevented from taking further action while the “informal proposal” is being negotiated. By contrast, a “formal proposal” filed in accordance with federal legislation prevents any further collection action, and collection efforts can only resume if the “formal proposal” is unsuccessful. “Bankruptcy” is another legislated alternative whereby a debtor assigns all of his property (subject to statutory and provincial exemptions) to a Trustee in Bankruptcy for the benefit of his creditors. A Licensed Trustee in Bankruptcy can help you further explore all of your options.

Deloitte Restructuring Inc., Trustee in Bankruptcy
www.debtsolutions.deloitte.ca

L-Carnitine & Chromium

L-Carnitine with Chromium is a blend of two nutrients that play important roles in the metabolism of fat. L-Carnitine is required for the breakdown of fats into energy, while chromium supports healthy glucose metabolism. Its main function is to help insulin carry sugar into muscle cells where it is stored as energy. A lack of chromium could cause fluctuating blood-sugar levels which trigger sugar cravings. As a carbohydrate dependent society, increasing the amount of L-Carnitine & Chromium in our diet in our formula’s proportions will assist the body’s ability to manage its carbohydrate cravings and, in turn, assist with a successful weight management protocol.

Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee in the World.

Michelle
www.ChellO.valentustour.com

4 Foods You Should Never Eat Again
  1. White flour. The body doesn’t even know how to properly digest this so-called food! Refined white flour has been bleached with chlorine and brominated with bromide, two poisonous chemicals that have been linked to organ damage.
  2. Frozen meals. Most conventionally-prepared meals are loaded with preservatives, hydrogenated oils and other artificial ingredients, not to mention the fact that most frozen meals have been heavily pre-cooked, rendering their nutrient content minimal at best.
  3. Microwaveable popcorn. This processed “food” is one of the unhealthiest foods you can eat. Practically every component of microwaveable popcorn, from the GMO corn kernels to the processed salt and chemicals used to enhance its flavor, is unhealthy and disease-promoting.
  4. Soy-based meat substitutes. Besides the fact that nearly all non-organic soy ingredients are of GM origin, most soy additives are processed using a toxic chemical known as hexane, which is linked to causing birth defects, reproductive problems, and cancer.
Exercise For Life Balance 

Feeling pressured by the demands of both work and home? Whatever you do, don’t sacrifice your workouts. Researchers from four universities recently surveyed nearly 500 working adults to determine whether regular exercise–an extra ball among the multiple priorities that working women juggle–affected work-life balance, and they found that it does: It improves it. “The idea sounds counterintuitive,” says lead study author Russell Clayton, assistant professor of management at Saint Leo University in Florida. How can adding to an already packed day help alleviate stress and improve your ability to cope? Clayton speculates that exercise provides a way to psychologically detach from work, which benefits home life. Plus, it helps us feel better about ourselves–good for life in any venue.  Exercise not only reenergizes our minds, body and soul, it helps balance our hormones to maintain healthy metabolism and digestive systems.

Curves International 2016
www.curves.com

L-Carnitine & Chromium

L-Carnitine with Chromium is a blend of two nutrients that play important roles in the metabolism of fat. L-Carnitine is required for the breakdown of fats into energy, while chromium supports healthy glucose metabolism. Its main function is to help insulin carry sugar into muscle cells where it is stored as energy. A lack of chromium could cause fluctuating blood-sugar levels which trigger sugar cravings. As a carbohydrate dependent society, increasing the amount of L-Carnitine & Chromium in our diet in our formula’s proportions will assist the body’s ability to manage its carbohydrate cravings and, in turn, assist with a successful weight management protocol.

Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee in the World.

Marc Quesnel
www.experiencevalentus.com/healthyweight

L-Carnitine & Chromium

L-Carnitine with Chromium is a blend of two nutrients that play important roles in the metabolism of fat. L-Carnitine is required for the breakdown of fats into energy, while chromium supports healthy glucose metabolism. Its main function is to help insulin carry sugar into muscle cells where it is stored as energy. A lack of chromium could cause fluctuating blood-sugar levels which trigger sugar cravings. As a carbohydrate dependent society, increasing the amount of L-Carnitine & Chromium in our diet in our formula’s proportions will assist the body’s ability to manage its carbohydrate cravings and, in turn, assist with a successful weight management protocol.

Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee in the World.

Vicki Friesen
www.myvalentus.com/MissionSlimPossible