Cardiovascular exercise is any exercise that raises your heart rate. One myth in today’s fitness world is that increasing cardio can only be achieved through lengthy steady state activities such as running or using an elliptical machine for extended periods of time. If you ONLY run or use the elliptical in that slow, steady state, you are ignoring your anaerobic system. You could run faster for short bouts to access this system or you could do some metabolic resistance training. It’s a more efficient and effective way to target both your anaerobic and aerobic systems and you can challenge all of your muscles, not just those in your lower body. Using your preferred method of resistance (weights, bands, bodyweight) will target both systems and increase metabolic conditioning in a fraction of the time compared to the traditional “cardio” methods.

5 Healthy Eating tips by Dr. Joanne Dawe, ND • Making tomato sauce? Add in diced carrots, celery, onion, peppers and zucchini • Making smoothies? Add in avocado, spinach/lettuce/kale blend; cucumbers • Making soup? Great to add a sink load of veggies – blend them up to add thickness and hide them. Also a great medium for anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric and ginger • Potato lover? Making mashed potatoes by using half cauliflower or sweet potatoes • Spices and Herbs? Rosemary for liver, garlic for heart and anti-microbial, cinnamon for blood sugar, thyme for immune system and respiratory health, sage for memory, parsley and cilantro for digestive support. www.choicenutrition.ca

Chronic stress is harmful to people of all ages, but its impact on older adults can be particularly severe, increasing the risk of age-related diseases, hastening cognitive decline, and even triggering falls. Stressors that are common amongst the elderly include loss of control, personal loss, declining health, financial worries, personal safety, and loss of independence. To reduce stress, get regular exercise, eat balanced meals to ensure the mind and body are properly fueled, and ask for help. Talking with a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare professional, at the very least, releases pent-up stress and may even lead to a solution.

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Combat the winter blues, circadian sleep disorders, jet lag, shift work adjustment and low energy with the Day-Light Classic therapy lamp. Healthcare professionals recommend bright light therapy as the #1 line of treatment for seasonal affective disorder (seasonal depression). Carex bright light therapy lights meet the guidelines set by the Center for Environmental Therapeutics. The Day-Light Classic lamp is the best on the market in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder, as it provides the maximum dose of 99.3% UV-filtered white light and projects light from above for effective therapy.