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Profile: Carpet Doctor

Your carpets are a major investment, whether in your home, business or revenue property. Professional cleaning is essential for maintaining healthy, clean carpets. Our truck-mounted hot water extraction (steam cleaning) method is recommended by the major carpet mills and manufacturers. Our equipment is the newest in its category, and we use the most advanced cleaning methods and product available. The doctor is always in at our company, and ready to make house calls to give your carpets and upholstery a clean bill of health.

Foot Health Awareness Month

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. Feet are both a critical component and gauge of our well-being, and yet, they rarely cross people’s minds — unless they are in pain. The average person takes approximately 10,000 steps per day, and with 26 bones plus 33 joints, our feet serve as the foundation for the rest of our body. If the feet are not mechanically sound, it can affect the knees, hips and even the lower back. You’ll need your feet to carry you an average of 115,000 miles in your lifetime; therefore, avoiding foot problems should be a priority!

At Risk of Pneumonia?

Did you know there are ways you can prevent it? Or maybe you’ve been putting off getting the vaccine? Most people know about the publicly funded vaccine for people over the age of 65, however, there are two different vaccines to help prevent pneumonia. One or both may be publicly funded for you, regardless of your age! Many factors go into assessing eligibility for the vaccines, so it is worth asking if you qualify. Your Central Alberta Co-op Pharmacists are ready to answer ALL your questions related to pneumonia and they do the injections when appropriate.

Financial Wellness with John Shoulders

Mon, Apr 20, “Stocks: The Nuts & Bolts” Information to help investors evaluate if stocks fit into their overall investment strategy. I.e. common versus preferred stock, dividends, different ways to own stock
Mon, Apr 27, “Time Matters: Retirement Outlook for Women” Financial concerns facing women who are preparing to or have recently transitioned to retirement.
Venue: Paint of Interest, North of Superstore. 6:30 – 8:30 pm Mondays. RSVP is required. Call 403.341.9344 or email [email protected]. $5 payable to the venue.

Make Self-Care a Priority

Stress is a natural part of everyday life. But are you aware that stress is among the number one cause for all kinds of health concerns including sleep deprivation, changes in appetite, illness, anxiety, & depression? One of the greatest ways to combat these stress symptoms is to implement a self-care plan that is done regularly in your life. Self-care strategies are doing activities that you enjoy on a regular basis. Like when a flight attendant does the safety brief and asks you to put on your own oxygen mask first before helping others, it is important to ensure your own health and wellness is a priority.

Feeling the Presence of Music

Reaching for the dial on the radio, which channel/station will you choose? Oldies? Death metal? Rap? Classical? Notice that when all is going well, we enjoy having music on. Listening to music that makes us feel good is like being with a good friend. The music is a presence and it is vibrant. It vibrates around us and inside us, and surrounds us like an embrace. Music also FILLS us with vibrations. The vibrations travel along nerve pathways, activating, trailblazing and filling cavities with good vibrations. We feel full on the inside and hugged from the outside – a complete embrace.

Aronia Berries are Powerful Antioxidants

Today more than ever, a healthy immune system is important. According to Healthline, Aronia berries may strengthen the immune system and even counteract some infections. Aronia –grown in BC – contains powerful antioxidants that remove harmful free oxygen radicals from cells. In the spectrum of nutrition, berries rank near the top, and among berries, none are more nutritious than the Aronia berry. Research shows that in diabetics, Aronia berry juice, when taken regularly, reduced blood glucose. Aronia extracts have also reduced inflammation and improved immunity. And in hard-to-treat cancers, combining Aronia with chemotherapy improved the effectiveness of conventional drugs.

For a Cleaner, Healthier Home

The Earth uses water to cleanse itself of surface dirt, airborne particulates, allergen, dust and man‐made contaminants. It washes the air and cleanses the environment in which we live and breathe. It’s only natural. This works great for outside, but what about inside your home? The Rainbow Cleaning System cleans your home the most natural way possible, using The Power of Water®. It not only cleans your home… it creates a healthier living space. So, how does it work? Moving air lifts dust, dirt and debris and whisks it into the Rainbow’s water basin. Dirt and dust are trapped in a swirling water bath. Fresh, water-washed air is returned to your home.

Boosting Your Immune System

Your immune response intertwines your chemistry and your mind. You can create or relax an inflammatory response by just thinking about it. Deep relaxation is physical and emotional. It is your best tool for maintaining optimal function. Focus on each muscle and each idea that holds tension and allow it to release. Indications of physical and emotional release include shaking, confusion, fatigue, sorrow, and joy. At MindStrengthBalance.com we specialize in medical support and performance enhancement. To help you relax your mind and body in ways most relevant for immune strength and optimal health we’re offering free self-hypnosis audio files online at: http://bit.ly/virus-free

How Hypnotherapy Can Help

The ancient art of hypnosis is a powerful way to connect to the subconscious mind and work on the subconscious programming. Since we usually operate 95% of the day based on our subconscious programming and only 5% of the day from the conscious mind, hypnosis is in my opinion the most effective way to correct any negative subconscious programming. The healing and resolution of trauma is also highly increased by combining the NES bioenergy treatment with hypnosis to access and correct old limiting beliefs and release past negative events.

Understanding Yoga Therapy

In the unfolding of the Human experience, we are in a constant interplay of cause and effect, of outer events and our reactions to them. This unfolding is complex and unique to each one of us. Throughout our lives we may bear injuries and/or illness (short, long term or chronic,) and have an ongoing flow of experiences to some of which we may have challenging emotions. Whether you’re seeking relief from struggles in the physical body, in difficult thoughts and emotions, or (often) both, a Yoga Therapist works with you to create an individualized practice that empowers you to support yourself through recovery, in creating greater ease and/or in establishing meaningful transformation.