Summer is the season of yang. It is a time of joy, heat, and abundant energy. However, the abundance of the yang energy can unfortunately bring on injuries. Sprains and strains are common at this time of year. Treating the injury with acupuncture can help to reduce inflammation, increase blood circulation, decrease pain and prevent the development of chronic pain. Overheating during the summer months can also be a problem, so it is suggested to eat smaller meals and cooling yin foods. Whether it’s running, biking, kayaking or just being active in your community acupuncture will help you to feel better and perform better.
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Helping a Parent from Another City
When daily life is hectic, it can be difficult to keep in touch with our loved ones. It’s even more challenging if they don’t live in the same city that we do. If an aging parent is having trouble managing at home, it’s important to take action before more problems arise. Start by determining what Mom or Dad needs, perhaps with the help of other family members and your loved one’s physician. Explore the options for senior care in your loved one’s community. Home care services, such as personal care, housekeeping and companionship, can help older adults keep living independently for as long as possible.
Community Spotlight
Offering professional holistic and wellness services – from body work to mental health – Finding North’s team strives to support the whole person through positive change to discover their most optimal self. Each practitioner carries their own wealth of knowledge and specialized therapy, enabling them to meet clients needs with extensive resources and treatment options. Working together through their collaborative team approach, Finding North’s practitioners are able to provide clients with a unique, personalized and well rounded path to betterment, all at one convenient location.
Combining Massage and Movement
Time spent being passive on the massage table feels wonderful, and for those living with insomnia, anxiety, and stress, for example, it’s just the ticket. However, relief is only temporary for those living with a fear or lack of movement due to pain. Another side of treatment needs to happen through movement. Are you ready to take a more effective approach? Would you like to feel more in control of your wellness? Work with a registered massage therapist to explore a combination of movement and massage therapy, and watch your trust in your body’s abilities to heal grow!
Functional Movement Flow
Aging is inevitable, but loss of function doesn’t have to be. A strong foundation in movement mechanics allows you to be strong and safe in as many situations as possible. Work to build your fitness foundation from the ground up. Remember, it’s important to establish spine stabilization prior to core strengthening. If you’re an older adult, choose low impact, light intensity exercise classes that can help with mobility, balance, coordination, flexibility, and posture. It’s a great idea to learn about the principals of human movement that will give you the ability to do everyday activities with ease and pain free! Join us @ Functional Movement Flow 204-293-2644 www.ramfitness.ca
Aging in Place
What are some of the best ways to help seniors stay in their own homes as they grow older? Some easy things to do include improving lighting and decreasing clutter from walkways to help avoid falling/ tripping. Installing bathroom grab bars and widening doorways can also help. Technology can aid with daily tasks such as remembering to take medication, securing windows and doors, and turning off appliances. Medical alert systems are also an option. An in-home care provider can assist with physical movement, and personal care and hygiene to increase the level of support and safety when aging at home.
Clean Eating: Better Than Mayo
A great spread on crackers or sliced veggies, used as a dip or salad dressing.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cup raw cashews
– 3/4 cup water
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
– 1 1/2 tsp Italian spices
– 1/2 tsp sea salt
– dash of cayenne
Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender. Can blend right away, or soak 1 hour for a smoother texture. Blend until smooth. Store in fridge. Stays fresh for several days, but is so tasty you’ll probably eat it sooner.
In Your Community
Shayogi Yoga offers weekly summer group classes in a beautiful outdoor setting with the support of your peers. During the 60 minutes, you will be led through a custom yoga sequence with a different focus each week! YOGA IN ST. VITAL PARK. $5, Wednesday’s, 6-7pm. Located in St. Vital Park across from the playground behind the parking lot. Follow Shayogi online for weather updates.
Tips For Staying Hydrated This Summer
• Drink throughout the day! Be mindful of your thirst.
• Avoid sugary drinks, opt for water instead.
• Keep water accessible. Pack a reusable water bottle.
• Try adding soups, popsicles and hydrating fruits like watermelon or cucumber into your diet.
• Choose decaffeinated drinks as much as possible.
• Take sips of water during meals and snacks.
• Infuse your water with fruit. Keep a jug ready to go in the fridge.
• Be mindful of the weather. When it is hot, we need more to drink.
Natural Product Spotlight
Are you familiar with “intermittent fasting” and its numerous benefits? If you like to fast, Innotech Fasting Days™ is formulated to help support your goals with a balanced nutrient powder that is low in calories, keto friendly, vegan, non-GMO, non-dairy, and NO sugar, gluten, MSG, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavours and colours. It has 10 grams of amino acids, and 13 vitamins and minerals, including your daily electrolyte requirement. Drink this during your 18 to 20-hour fast to help optimize energy, glucose metabolism, hydration and electrolyte balance, bone density and muscle mass, and high quality collagen formation, while suppressing hunger.
Music and Dementiast
The effects of dementia are devastating to individuals and their families. Researchers are keen to find ways to ease its symptoms and restore abilities and memory. Studies on music and dementia have shown promising findings. Did you know that the area of the brain associated with musical memory tends to be least affected by dementia? Music therapy may help reduce cognitive decline while improving the memory of people with dementia. In one study, test subjects performed better on memory tests when they listened to music. It has also been found that the emotional content of music can bring back emotional memories.
