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Meet Your Practitioner: Dr. Joanne Dawe, HBSc., ND

Dr. Joanne Dawe, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who empowers her patients to take the steps required for optimal health. Joanne graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2009 and earned an Honours degree in Bio-Medical Sciences from the University of Guelph. She uses integrative treatment plans incorporating the fundamental principles of Naturopathic Medicine and the therapies that tie in well with her patients’ individual needs. Joanne is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners, and is registered through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy in Ontario.

Reduce Costs with Estate Planning

It’s hard enough to think about death without having to consider the financial realities that go along with it. Making the right decisions about funeral and memorial expenses can be especially tough when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. There is a way around that. The cost of funerals and cemetery services is unavoidable – but you can cut those costs and protect your family for that day when you have to leave them. With well-informed estate planning, you could save thousands of dollars, and spare your spouse and children from a heavy financial and emotional burden.

Health and Fitness After 50

As we age, paying attention to exercise and health becomes more important. Studies have shown that regular exercise improves biomarkers of health and reduces risk of early death no matter what bodyweight we’re at! This a perfect time to explore the many 50+ friendly physical activity options and to understand the importance of exercise and nutrition for ongoing health and illness-prevention. A healthy diet can boost energy and immunity, and regular exercise is necessary to retain bone mass and lower the risk of fractures and to build muscle strength and reduce the risk of falls. Book a free fitness consultation at Saskatoon’s only fitness facility dedicated to the mature client.

Product Review Qi Coils™

Qi Coils™, a revolutionary new form of meditation technology, have recently gained popularity among those looking to improve their overall well-being, especially in the areas of stress management, sleep, energy, meditation, and pain management. The Qi Coils™ technology uses electromagnetic fields to promote relaxation and focus. The coils are placed around the body, and it is scientifically proven that the PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic fields) they generate help balance the body’s energy and promote a sense of well-being. The technology used in Qi Coils™ is non-invasive, contactless and easy to use, making it accessible to a wide range of people.

Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Event

Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is an annual event that supports people experiencing homeless in your community. This fundraiser helps YWCA Regina provide shelter, care, and holistic support to women and families experiencing homelessness to heal and find hope. CNOY 2023 takes place on February 25th, 2023 – drawing individuals together to support the cause through raising money as well as taking part in a 2 km or 5 km walk. Across Canada, over 180 communities are involved with CNOY, supported by people who care about their communities and the most vulnerable people who live in them. Learn more + get involved at cnoy.org/regina

Product Review Qi Coils™

Qi Coils™, a revolutionary new form of meditation technology, have recently gained popularity among those looking to improve their overall well-being, especially in the areas of stress management, sleep, energy, meditation, and pain management. The Qi Coils™ technology uses electromagnetic fields to promote relaxation and focus. The coils are placed around the body, and it is scientifically proven that the PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic fields) they generate help balance the body’s energy and promote a sense of well-being. The technology used in Qi Coils™ is non-invasive, contactless and easy to use, making it accessible to a wide range of people.

Are You Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Fatigued?

Many of us have symptoms of hypothyroidism but when we get bloodwork done, we are told we are “normal”, even when we feel anything but “normal”. Did you know that most thyroid problems are not actually a thyroid problem? Many times symptoms of hypothyroidism are actually vitamin deficiencies which leads to our body’s inability to activate or use thyroid hormones properly. Our pharmacists are trained in functional and integrative medicine, and we can help guide you through finding the proper supplements to make your thyroid work for you to get you feeling normal again.

The Rites of Passage

Funeral rites are as old as the human race itself. Every culture and civilization has attended to the proper care of their dead. There are three common threads for death and the disposition of the dead: 1) Some form of ceremony, funeral rite or ritual, 2) A sacred place for the dead and 3) Memorials for the dead. Researchers have found burial grounds of Neanderthal man dating to 60,000 BC with animal antlers on the body and flower fragments next to the body indicating some form of ritual and gifts to the deceased.

Keep your Heart Tip Top

The heart muscle is your body’s blood pump. It uses the circulatory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to all tissues and vital organs while also removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. Keep your heart tip top with healthy lifestyle choices that include eating whole foods and avoiding overly salted and fatty processed foods, consuming plenty of green tea and garlic, losing excess weight, increase physical activity, quitting smoking, and drinking alcohol only in moderation. Heart-happy supplements include: Multivitamin/mineral, Extra Magnesium, Omega 3 fatty acids, Coenzyme Q10 (age 50+), L-Carnitine and Hawthorn Berry.

Business Profile: Prelude Studios Saskatoon

Prelude Studios Saskatoon is a group of trained Music Therapists who help people use the power of music to address a variety of goal areas, including communication, engagement, academic skills, motor skills, and mental health. Prelude Studios Saskatoon works with people of all ages and abilities. The studio also offers private music lessons and Kindermusik classes for children, and has been awarded the Kindermusik Top Program award. The studio’s Kindermusik classes provide research-based activities that stimulate children’s growing minds and bodies and help their brain cells make the connections needed for every kind of intelligence.

Brain Teasers

1. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? 2. What can travel around the world while staying in one corner? 3. What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don’t want to use it?