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Words to Live By

“Do not let the opinion of someone else get in the way of what is truly in your heart to express.” – Keith Macpherson

Clean Eating Recipe

Beef Taco Bowl – 2 tsps. coconut oil. 1 onion, diced. 1lb.grass-fed ground beef. 2 tsps. ground cumin. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp. sea salt. 3 cups cauliflower rice. Tomatoes or fermented salsa, avocado, cilantro, sour cream and raw cheese for garnish. Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes until soft and just beginning to brown. Add ground beef and spices and cook about 8-10 min. Serve meat with rice and toppings. SpiritSandsRanch.com

Are You Having Fun?

As an older adult, you’re likely aware of the importance of staying active for optimal mental and physical health. However, amidst all your activities, it’s crucial to ask yourself: are you truly having FUN? Fun and joy are essential components of a fulfilling life, making us feel alive, engaged, and connected to others. When we embrace laughter and play, the world becomes more vibrant and inviting. Every senior deserves to pursue enjoyable pastimes that transport them, making them lose track of time or feel like a carefree kid once again. The good news is that many of the best activities for senior citizens are low-cost or even free. So, why not explore activities that reignite the youthful spirit within you?

Mother’s Day Floral Delight

This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate with intention and support local florists. Beyond the bouquet, gifting from a nearby florist nurtures community ties and sustains local economies. Your choice echoes appreciation for craftsmanship and personal touch, ensuring Mom receives freshest blooms with care and attention to detail. Amidst online convenience, there’s unmatched warmth in the familiarity of a neighborhood florist, where each arrangement is a labor of love. By patronizing these artisans, we not only honor maternal bonds but also cultivate thriving local businesses. This Mother’s Day, let’s bloom together, fostering connections that transcend mere petals. Choose local, celebrate love, and cherish Mom.

The Healthy Book Club

In “Not Good Enough: Understanding Your Core Belief and Anxiety,” Sabrina Trobak, MACP, RCC, CCS, (from Fort St. John, BC) offers practical strategies to manage anxiety. She emphasizes the significance of recognizing and challenging core beliefs, which impact thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Trobak advocates for understanding one’s core belief’s origins and influence, enabling readers to address unhealthy patterns and cultivate lasting confidence.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

“Why do we eat healthy?” asked Susy. “For superpowers,” Mom replied. “Carrots help you see through walls!” Now she’s hooked, convinced that each bite will help her become a real-life superhero!

Alkaline Water Benefits

Cerra Alkaline Anti-oxidant Hydrogen Water offers transformative benefits. It balances body pH levels, providing 1000x more alkalinity than tap water. Loaded with antioxidants, it combats free radicals, enhancing cellular function. Its smaller water molecule clusters improve hydration and detoxify the body from accumulated toxins. Enriched with essential nutrients, it bolsters the immune system naturally. By neutralizing acidic waste, it aids in weight loss. Cerra Water’s process mimics nature, using ceramic balls for alkaline mineral infusion. Its quality materials ensure safety, with certified food-safe plastics. Cerra Water offers a holistic solution for optimal health and hydration.

Funding Shouldn’t Feel Hard

Securing funding for essential equipment shouldn’t be daunting. Our focus is on reviewing equipment options tailored to your clinical needs, ensuring they align with high standards of quality and reliability. If required, we help you explore potential funding avenues such as the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) and the BC Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors. Stop in and visit our expert team that will guide you through the process, alleviating any sense of overwhelm. We provide invaluable advice to expedite the funding process, empowering you and your therapist to navigate it with clarity and confidence.

Life is About Living Fully

The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. When fear runs our hearts and our lives, it shuts us down and it creeps into every crevice of our being. It builds up walls that trap us inside ourselves. When we allow fear and indifference to run our relationships and our life choices instead of love, it strangles us slowly and boldly until one day there is nothing left but a shell of disconnect and dis-ease. Life is about living. Living fully, boldly, courageously, openly, lovingly, embracing and drinking in new experiences and exploring the laboratory we call “life” to its fullest. Learning firsthand what you love and works for YOU and what doesn’t work. When we allow ourselves to embrace life fully, we fill our hearts with meaning and connection and allow our life force to flow by both giving and receiving interchangeably.

Ask The Expert

Q: Is it really possible to detect a brain tumour during an eye exam?
A: Yes, but only indirectly. For example, some types of brain tumours can cause changes to the optic nerve and can affect vision a certain way, and these things can be picked up during a routine eye exam. Further testing and imaging would be necessary to make a proper diagnosis in such a case, and it should be stated that many types of brain tumours do not affect the eyes at all. Come see us at Mosaic for your next eye examination!