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River Escape: Rejuvenate and Connect

Allow the water to flow beneath you and carry you along the way, offering you support and relaxation. This experience is all about venturing out into nature and allowing your body, mind, and soul to rest and recharge! Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures is excited to offer a guided overnight stand-up paddleboard adventure for beginner to intermediate paddlers on the serene South Saskatchewan River. This is an all-inclusive trip, with all of the gear and food provided for a two-day, one-night guided overnight camping experience on the sandy shores of the South Saskatchewan River.

Healthy Low Sugar Summer Treats

Here are some healthier summer treat options! 1. Iced Coffee – 1-2 oz espresso or 4 oz coffee/hot chocolate cooled, few scoops vanilla coconut milk ice cream, pinch cinnamon, few ice cubes, almond milk to thin it out. 2. Fruity Popsicle – Blend watermelon with strawberries or raspberries and a splash of lemon or lime juice and freeze. 3. Creamsicle Smoothie – A few scoops frozen OJ and vanilla coconut milk ice cream, almond milk to thin it out. 4. Fudgesicles – 2 frozen bananas, 1/2-1 cup almond or cashew milk, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup.

Clean Eating Recipe: Keto Beef Stroganoff

3 tbsp. butter, divided 1 lb. 80% lean ground beef Salt, pepper 1 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 c. low-sodium beef broth 4 oz. cream cheese 1/2 c. sour cream 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. paprika Chopped parsley, garnish Steamed cauliflower rice, for serving DIRECTIONS: 1) Heat skillet, melt 1 tbsp. butter. Add beef, season with salt, pepper. Cook until done, 10 minutes. Transfer to plate. 2) Return skillet, add remaining butter, mushrooms. Cook until golden, 7 minutes. Season, add garlic, cook 1 minute. 3) Add broth, cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire, Dijon, paprika to skillet. Simmer, stir. 4) Return beef, combine. Serve over cauliflower rice, garnish with parsley.

Words to Live By

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” -John Wooden

Words to Live By

“Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.” Swedish Proverb

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Disability Tax Credit Eligibility

When people have restrictions, physically or mentally, they may be entitled to apply for a tax credit. There are different ways in which a person can be eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC). In all cases, the impairment must be prolonged. Also, the person must meet one of the following criteria: 1. Is markedly restricted in at least one of the basic activities of daily living. 2. Is significantly restricted in two or more or the basic activities of daily living (can include a vision impairment). 3. Needs life-sustaining therapy. The credit can allow a person $2,500 in tax savings each year as well as a $25,000 Lump Sum Refund. Expert help is available in applying for this substantial tax credit.

Brain Injury Awareness Month

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries can change someone’s life forever. If you suffer from a head injury, you should see a chiropractor or physiotherapist/athletic therapist right away. Naturopathic doctors can also play an important role by: 1. Decreasing inflammation in the brain by decreasing inflammation in the gut through diet and lifestyle modifications. 2. Recommending specific supplements to support inflammation, cognitive function, hormones, etc. 3. Providing IV therapy, which can allow high doses of nutrients to reach the bloodstream directly. 4. Offering low-level laser therapy, which stimulates energy production to decrease chronic inflammation and support healing.

Summer Sun Safety

Here are some tips to help you and your family stay safe in the sun this summer! 1) Check the UV index daily – higher numbers mean more sun protection is needed. 2) Limit your time in the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 3) Seek shade as much as possible. 4) Cover up with tightly woven and loose-fitting clothing, as well as a wide-brimmed hat. 5) Wear sunglasses. 6) Use a broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) sunscreen of at least SPF 15 or 30, and reapply at least every 2 hours. 7) Know the early signs of skin cancer.