Stress is a commonality we all share. Interestingly, a lot of people are so stressed that they don’t know what the absence of stress, or a calm mind feels like. Take a moment and check yourself. Are your fists clenched? Shoulders riding high? Teeth clenched? Tongue touching the roof of your mouth? These are but a few stress-hold positions to take note of. Your body is communicating. Making self-care a priority, and getting proper sleep and nutrition, practicing meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing, and systematic muscle relaxation, you will find your body relaxing, and foster a better response to future stressors
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Boost Immunity with Echinacea
Many of Echinacea’s chemical constituents are powerful immune system stimulants that can provide significant therapeutic value. How does Echinacea help with colds? The University of Connecticut performed a meta-analysis study that determined that Echinacea cuts the chances of catching a common cold by 58%. It also reduces the duration of the common cold by almost one-and-a-half days. Craig Coleman, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and lead author of the study, added that, “The take home message from our study is that Echinacea does indeed have powerful cold prevention and cold treatment benefits.” It can be used as one of several effective natural cold remedies.
Access Consciousness
The target of Access Consciousness is to help get people to the point where they are conscious enough to create change within themselves, so that it is also possible to change everything that is not working for them in their everyday life. Once people begin to be more conscious, it will be easier to thrive in the face of the shifts that are occurring everywhere on the planet right now. There are courses available for helping you get real-life tools you can use and showing you how to get where you would like to be. Are you ready to invest in YOU?
Vestibular Physiotherapy
Feeling that you or the room is spinning can be very debilitating. As scary as this may seem most times it is a very simple fix. If the symptoms last less than 2 minutes and are only happening with specific positions, like bending over, it is likely a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). BPPV occurs when calcium crystals in the inner ear get stuck in the wrong area. A vestibular physiotherapist can diagnose this with some simple testing. Treatment typically has a high success rate and in some cases can be resolved in one treatment, but may take 3 or 4 times.
Maximize your Balance and Stability
Did you know that lack of stability and balance account for a large portion of foot and back pain issues? Today, wellness consumers want products to enhance their quality of life and are asking for natural, safe solutions for more energy, pain relief and enhanced mobility. VoxxLife socks and insoles with HPT optimize the user’s stability and balance at the nervous system level and provide relief from aches and pains with drug free proven technology. Voxx Human Performance Technology (HPT) is based on 45 Years of research in Neuromuscular Science, Chiropractic Neurology and Reflexology.
Getting Enough Sunshine Vitamin?
Vitamin D and sunshine are necessary for both your health and public health in general, and your body produces the vitamin itself when you get enough sun. Because vitamin D helps you absorb calcium, it is essential for maintaining healthy bones and strengthening your skeleton. It also boosts your immune system, and a deficiency in vitamin D is linked to over 100 diseases. Supplementation of vitamin D through food or supplements can help. However, the best way to ensure your body is producing enough vitamin D is to get 10 to 30 minutes of midday sunlight, several times a week.
Aloe Vera for Your Immune System
Aloe Vera contains many things that can help to improve your health. Essential enzymes in Aloe Vera break down proteins that are converted into amino acids, which are used as fuel for cells in the body. Bradykinase in Aloe Vera stimulates the immune system and helps to kill infections. You will also find good levels of zinc in Aloe Vera, which is an essential micronutrient that helps regulate hormones and maintain immunity. While it is not a cure, Aloe Vera can reduce the occurrence of viral symptoms and complications and potentially slow the spread of infection.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a popular choice for people who have one or two missing teeth, but they can also be a good choice for people missing several or all teeth. As long as your gums and jaw are healthy, two or more implants can serve as a base of support and provide many benefits over conventional dentures. Benefits may include improved speech, decreased irritation of gum tissue, elimination of the need for denture adhesives, more biting force, and increased ability to chew properly. Denturists can help determine whether dental implants are right for you and refer you to an oral surgeon.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
Kids have more time than ever to play their favourite video games and watch their favourite TV shows on weekends and after school. But could this put your child in danger of developing obesity? It’s estimated that 26% of Canadian children and youth ages 2 to 17 are considered overweight or obese, and this can cause many health issues, including diabetes, bone and joint problems, breathing disorders, and high blood pressure. Encouraging your kids to engage in physical activity, and even participating with them, can help prevent childhood obesity. Kids need 1 hour of physical activity, several days a week.
The Foot and Back Connection
It has been stated that lower back pain will occur in 80% of the population, sooner or later. An increase or a loss of the normal lumbar curve causes a loss of normal vertebral function and pain. This phenomenon is generally linked to a loss of normal foot function. Simply put, what your feet are doing, your lower back and pelvis will repeat. Collapse of the arches and ankle pronation causes lumbar spinal misalignment, leading to altered spinal curves and disc degeneration. This is addressed by the use of corrective orthotics to give the body a proper foundation, and with chiropractic care, to restore normal function.
Smell The Roses!
Spring is in the air! Wouldn’t it be great if you could smell it? Studies show that smokers lose some of their ability to smell. That can make life a lot less pleasurable. If you lose your sense of smell, you can’t appreciate the scent of spring flowers or freshly mowed lawn. Eating becomes a lot less rewarding too, since aroma contributes a great deal to the flavor of food. Life could even become more dangerous, since you may be less able to detect the odor of a gas leak or a house fire. There is some good news, however: Quit smoking and your sense of smell quickly returns.
