As people age, proper nutrition can become a challenge. For example, seniors may have smaller appetites, making it difficult to eat enough to ensure good nutrition. They may also have health conditions that change their sense of taste or smell, making some foods unappealing. In addition, seniors who once cooked big, healthy meals for family can find themselves uninspired by the thought of cooking for one or two. But good nutrition is important at every stage of life. Seniors should focus on eating a variety of foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, with some whole grains and protein to help ensure they are getting the nutrients they need.
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Why Giving Feels Good
Giving can be good for your mental health. Research has shown that helping others can reduce stress, improve your emotional well-being, and even benefit your physical health. Here are some specific ways giving can be beneficial for health: 1. It promotes physiological changes in the brain associated with happiness. 2. It provides a sense of belonging. 3. It helps keep things in perspective. 4. It can boost confidence and optimism. 5. It can reduce stress and boost the immune system. 6. It can help get rid of negative feelings. All of these benefits can equal a longer, happier life!
Product Spotlight: Sonya™ Daily Skincare System
Do you have combination skin? If your skin is dry in some areas, oily in others, and can fluctuate depending on the season and environmental factors, the answer is yes! The Sonya™ daily skincare system has an advanced gel-based technology that delivers aloe and botanicals deep into your skin for added moisture. The cleanser, illuminating gel, mask, and moisturizer are all formulated specifically for combination skin, to help give you skin that is refreshed, rejuvenated, and looks its absolute best. These four powerful products are perfect for year-round combination skin care that helps to balance and improve your complexion.
Daily Disposable Contact Lenses: For Kids & Adults
The original idea of contact lenses goes back to the year 1508 and the Italian inventor, Leonardo DaVinci who was the first on record to come up with this idea. Naturally, technology has advanced incredibly over the 500+ years since then. More recently over the past few years, contact lens manufacturers continually come up with different ways to make contact lenses more comfortable and the safest they have ever been. People often complain of dry, red, irritated eyes when wearing contact lenses. Thanks to technology, advances keep making contacts more permeable, moist and comfortable. For more information visit: andersonvisioncare.ca/eyewear-contacts/
Ayu What? Ayurveda!
Chances are you’ve heard it before.. so what exactly is it? Ayurveda is an ancient and holistic wellness system from India that is interested in the root cause of our symptoms and in many cases, it is simple and subtle things that we would never have expected would be causing an issue. For example, three drops of hot sauce on your eggs every morning leading to burning headaches, or fresh salad for lunch every day causing constipation, or even eating too much because your taste buds are being deprived of delicious herbs and spices. Ayurveda teaches that everyone is unique and therefore affected by diet and lifestyle in their own unique ways.
Book Your Spring Vacation!
Alaska cruises start in May! The best cruise experience in Alaska includes nights on land in Anchorage, Denali, and Fairbanks. Turn a seven-day cruise into a twelve-day adventure by including tours through Denali National Park, a chance to pan for gold, and opportunities to view the local wildlife. You might spot sea otters and sea lions, black or brown bears, whales, deer, bald eagles, and plenty of marine birds like puffins. An Alaskan cruise provides plenty of breathtaking, rugged scenery with the added bonus of comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and quality time with your loved ones.
A Water New Year’s Resolution
Make a New Year’s resolution that’s easy to keep. Add distilled water to your day using these tips! HYDRATION — Water is important in maintaining bodily functions at their optimum level, yet your body is constantly losing water through breathing and perspiration. Keep hydrated by having water conveniently close. WEIGHT LOSS — Drinking water is a crucial part of any weight loss plan. Steam-distilled water is remarkably pure, not to mention completely calorie-free. DETOXIFICATION — Many of us overindulge over the holidays. Distilled water acts to remove toxins from the body, making us feel better, fitter, and more able to cope with stress.
Product Spotlight: Sonya™ Daily Skincare System
Do you have combination skin? If your skin is dry in some areas, oily in others, and can fluctuate depending on the season and environmental factors, the answer is yes! The Sonya™ daily skincare system has an advanced gel-based technology that delivers aloe and botanicals deep into your skin for added moisture. The cleanser, illuminating gel, mask, and moisturizer are all formulated specifically for combination skin, to help give you skin that is refreshed, rejuvenated, and looks its absolute best. These four powerful products are perfect for year-round combination skin care that helps to balance and improve your complexion.
Keeping Balance Over the Holidays
Here are some tips for a healthy Christmas holiday: 1. Load up on vegetables. Halve your plate with vegetables. This will keep you full and keep you from reaching for the less healthy options. 2. Savor each bite. Slow down and be mindful. Take your time, enjoy the food and share that enjoyment with family and friends. 3. Don’t skip meals. This will lead to blood sugar imbalance and likely poor food choices. 4. Alternate between water and alcohol. Skip holiday hangovers by staying hydrated. 5. Avoid the food coma. Walk for 10-15 minutes after meals to support digestion and help stabilize blood sugar.
Wellness Tea of the Month
CHOCOMINTNILLA. Did you know that drinking tea gives an added boost of antioxidants to your skin? This delicious blend has a rooibos base and some touches of nougat, vanilla, dark chocolate drops and peppermint. Rooibos is low in tannins, free from caffeine, and packed with antioxidants. Vanilla is also rich in antioxidants, which are beneficial for your skin. Dark chocolate has bioactive compounds that are also great for your skin, with flavanols for sun damage protection and improved blood flow to the skin. Peppermint will help you improve energy levels and reduce daytime fatigue. And nougat is just the special touch for a perfect holiday hot drink, a combination of honey and roasted nuts.
Acupuncture for Sport Injury
Most sports-related injuries occur when a particular part of the body is overused, which leads to a repetitive stress injury. This can lead to injuries such as runner’s knee or tennis elbow. Many athletes rely on acupuncture to treat their injuries and boost their performance – but also to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place. Acupuncture offers many benefits when it comes to pain management, recovery, and prevention, including: 1. Releasing tight muscles or activating muscles that aren’t firing properly. 2. Boosting healing and recovery of tendons and ligaments. 3. Relieving stress. 4. Improving the immune system. 5. Aiding with sleep. 6. Keeping the pain away. These are all great reasons to use acupuncture to keep you active.
