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Exercise Helps Manage Hormones

Hormones contribute to all aspects of our wellbeing, and it’s important that our bodies produce the right amounts. Mood swings, loss of strength, and a lower libido – all are common among people over 50 because of hormonal changes. Exercise can lessen symptoms brought by changing hormones – while also boosting quality of life, lowering aches and pains, and bringing countless physical and mental benefits. “Hormones are substances produced by your endocrine glands that have a tremendous effect on bodily processes,” says WebMD. “They affect growth and development, mood, sexual function, reproduction, and metabolism.” For more information check out our blog at proACTIVEfit.ca

Put Your Health First!

Start 2020 with a 10-Day Weight Loss Challenge from PureTrim. Boost Tea provides support for healthy glucose metabolism and helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates and fats. Liquid Daily Complete provides 194 vitamins, minerals, organic fruits, organic vegetables, enzymes, amino acids, organic Mediterranean herbs, pure phytoplankton, and other important accessory nutrients to your body in one liquid ounce a day. Experience helps cleanse the colon and promotes regularity. Mediterranean PureTrim Shakes provide 21g of plant-based protein, and are gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Included exercise and meal plan book gives you the education you need to make it all happen!

Coping with Senior Isolation

One of the biggest issues for seniors is that their social circles begin to shrink as the years go by. Friends, significant others and family members move or pass away. Even those who still live close may be inaccessible due to limited mobility, especially once a senior can no longer drive safely. Age-related changes in one’s physical condition, such as hearing loss, can make it so difficult to communicate that it doesn’t seem worth the effort anymore. Local senior centers or agencies are great resources providing home-visitation services as well as community transportation and outings. Do you have a loved one who may be lonely? Try to put in more effort to spend time with them.

Benefits of Practicing Gratitude

Research has found that people who practice gratitude consistently sleep better, have lower blood pressure, exercise more, have fewer aches and pains, and feel more alert, optimistic and alive. Socially speaking, grateful people are more outgoing, and they’re less likely to feel lonely or isolated. Feeling grateful, especially when you’re dealing with life’s challenges, takes effort. Here are some ways to cultivate your sense of gratitude: Keep a gratitude journal, write thank-you notes, live more mindfully and practice meditation. Cultivating gratitude takes time and practice, but the longer you do it, the more physical and psychological benefits you may see.

Book Review: Spiritual Direction

Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith. by Henri J. M. Nouwen. Beloved author, priest, and internationally recognized spiritual master, counselor, and guide—offers gentle wisdom for universal questions of the spiritual life: Who am I? Where have I been and where am I going? Who is God for me? Where do I belong? How can I be of service? As a priest, pastor, and professor of spirituality Nouwen offers spiritual direction in a book of profound wisdom for living a deep spiritual life.

Single For The Holidays?

Finding love is possible any time of the year, but the holidays are a wonderful time to look for romance. There’s no shortage of festive music, delicious food, whimsical decorations, and most importantly, holiday cheer. Everyone seems to be slightly more upbeat in the lead-up to Christmas, which can make dating during the holidays surprisingly ideal. All the warm and fuzzy feelings floating around make the holidays a great time to meet a potential romantic partner. If you’ve tried to find love season and season again to no avail, maybe it’s time to trust in your local matchmaker. Everyone deserves love, and love sure makes special times so much better.

Experience the Power of Soul

We honor the power of the mind but the power of the mind is not enough. The next step to serve humanity is soul over matter, which is Soul Power. “Soul over matter” means soul can make things happen. It includes soul healing, soul prevention of sickness, soul rejuvenation, soul prolongation of life, and soul transformation of every aspect of life, including relationships and finances.” — Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha, THE POWER OF SOUL.
Attend a gathering to Experience the Power of Soul with the love meditation, chanting mantras, tracing Tao calligraphy and boosting your energy centers.

In Your Community

You can protect patients at Saskatoon City Hospital. Your donations to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation will purchase an automated medication dispensing system, for use in more than a dozen departments and units. In Canada, automated dispensing is the standard, utilized elsewhere by 80 per cent of hospitals and 100 per cent of emergency departments. It’s more efficient, gets medication to patients faster, and it’s safer. With the hospital’s pharmacy processing 175,000 orders and 1.8 million medication packages every year, safety is the priority. You can ensure the right patient receives the right drug at the right time! Donate now at SCHFgo.com.

Denture Care When Travelling

You want your smile to look its best no matter where you are, and having an organized plan for denture care can ensure that it will. Choose your meals and beverages carefully, bring along your own ‘denture friendly’ snacks for flights and long drives, pack the right cleaning products and tools, and remember to stick to your daily routine for the best results. Be proactive by taking the time to see your denturist before you travel. He can ensure your denture fits properly and is functioning as it should, which can help you avoid bigger problems while away from home.

Holiday Shopping for Seniors

Christmas shopping for that special gift for your senior parents, spouse, or loved one can sometimes be challenging. At Sage Senior Resources, christmas shopping has never been easier. From cutting boards with suction feet for stability to spikes that hold the food while chopping with ease, can be found here. There are cane tips, comfy cushions, to shoe and boot grips at Sage Senior Resources, your one stop shopping store. Bring your loved one in to peruse and shop together, or check around the house to identify any needs that would make life a little easier for that special family or friend on your christmas list.

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage the small blood vessels that nourish your nerves with oxygen and nutrients. Without enough oxygen and nutrients, your damaged nerves can cause a loss of sensation in your feet, while others may experience a burning or shooting pain in their lower legs. VoxxLife HPT has been proven to improve circulation. In a clinical study involving 1,000 participants, more than 90% reported significant reduction in pain from diabetic neuropathy by using VoxxLife HPT technology.