Canadian Mental Health Association-Central Region and Central Station have partnered with Eden Health Care Services to bring Thrive Learning Centre, a recovery college, to Winkler, MB. A recovery college provides a place in the community for individuals to learn more about mental illness, mental health, and general wellness. The primary goal of a recovery college is to give individuals the tools to take positive steps in their mental health recovery journey or to support loved ones through the process. Classes take place at Central Station Community Centre. For more information, visit central.cmha.ca/thrive.
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Exciting New Ways to Balance Health!
Staying healthy isn’t always easy and on busy days it can be even harder but there are some simple, easy new options that are making a real difference. The right tea for example. Used for centuries and enjoyed the world-over, tea is quick to make, convenient to carry, easy on the budget and extremely healthy and effective. That’s why specialty teas that are packed full of goodness to target particular health issues are raising in popularity and fast-becoming a ‘go to’ for those who want to make a REAL difference in their health and lives. So, energize your day and enjoy renewed vitality!
Proper Cleaning of Dentures
Cleaning your dentures is very important not only to their appearance, but also to their longevity. It’s a good idea to rinse them off every time you eat. In addition, they should be brushed every day using a soft toothbrush and warm (not hot) water, to remove food debris and plaque. Don’t use regular toothpaste, bleach or other abrasive agents. Dish soap is a great alternative! An occasional soak in Polident® or Renew® Denture Cleaner will work well to remove stains and loosen plaque build-up on your denture. Don’t neglect your mouth…it’s important to brush your gums and tongue too!
June 10-16 is Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week honours the importance of men’s health and wellness. Canadians believe they’re a pretty healthy nation. But in actuality, Canadian men aren’t all that healthy. It’s not because of genetics; it’s a result of lifestyle. Did you know that seventy-two percent of men regularly demonstrate two or more unhealthy habits, including a poor diet, smoking cigarettes, problem drinking, not exercising or not getting regular sleep? And that is why we have Canadian Men’s Health Week. To shine a light on men’s health. To work with other organizations and people, connecting the dots across Canada to improve the state of men’s and family health across our great nation. Find out more here: www.menshealthfoundation.ca
Get your Golfer’s Swing Back!
Golf, what a great game! As warmer weather approaches, what could be more frustrating than not being able to play because of an injury? The golf swing is a very athletic movement that involves the whole body, which means injuries can happen almost anywhere. One of the most common symptoms is lower back pain. It is the highest, most frequently occurring problem for any golfer, in addition to pain in the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and ankles. Each injury must be evaluated and diagnosed properly to be effectively treated. Chiropractic care can help you put the swing back in your game!
Good Vision = Better learning
Starting school is the perfect time to take your kid for a comprehensive eye exam. Some eye problems can’t be corrected as well if you wait until age 8 or 10. Eye exams are child friendly – your child doesn’t need to know his/her alphabet in order to have an accurate exam. 80% of a child’s learning is based on vision. Eye sight and health are critical for doing well in school. ALL children should have a thorough eye exam before they enter school. Eye exams are covered by MH for all children under 19 yearly.
Chiropractic Care may Reduce Depression
There are two primary reasons why visiting a chiropractor can help people suffering with depression. First, chiropractic care is known to reduce and eliminate physical pain, which can improve mental health, relieving depression. Chiropractic treatment can also improve the way the nervous system functions, which can have a positive effect on your mental and emotional wellbeing. The health of the spine has an impact on all aspects of physical and mental health so it’s important to remove stress from the spine in order to help the body and mind return to a higher state of health and wellness.
Float Your Worries Away
Floatation therapy is the practice of lying back and effortlessly floating in a custom-built, open-concept float tub and drifting into a blissful, deep, meditative state that rejuvenates and revives your mind and body. Not having the external influences of sight, sound, or touch helps move you into the meditative state faster. In this state, you can work towards healing, both emotionally and physically, in a completely natural way. Floatation therapy is used as a way to treat anxiety, stress, PTSD, depression, chronic pains, and many more issues we all face. It’s truly an amazing way to float your worries away.
How to Maintain a Healthy Body & Mind
Your body needs to be in proper acid/alkaline balance to maintain good Health. Therefore it is important to be mindful of what you EAT, DRINK and THINK! First, eat more raw foods and avoid overly processed and high sugar content foods. Secondly, drink Alkaline electron-rich water to promote superior hydration, detoxification and antioxidation to neutralize the acids that are caused by foods, drinks and lifestyle choices. Thirdly, stress can cause over acidity in your body. Find effective ways to de-stress your mind and body by getting enough rest, exercising, breathing and meditation, and doing things that give you more energy and make you happy!
The Tortoise and the Hare
There are many approaches to investing. The more popular stories in the media revolve around the next big thing company going public, or making big money fast in pot stocks. And sometimes it works well, you may even know of people who boasted their big pot stock wins. What you rarely hear about is how often a concentrated bet doesn’t work out, people don’t like to mention that. With a number of high profile IPO’s (initial public offering) happening this year, don’t believe the hype. There will be more losers than winners. When it comes to long term financial health and wealth, the Tortoise always wins.
Managing Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome occurs from increased waist circumference, elevated blood pressure, high triglycerides, elevated blood sugar, and low HDL cholesterol: Together these increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. But you can fight back by maintaining a regular active lifestyle – this helps improves insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and body fat composition. Center your diet around local, seasonal vegetables, fruits, and high quality protein from grass fed and pastured meat, poultry, and eggs, plus seafood and omega 3 fatty acids. Also, plant sterols may be effective in helping manage body fat percentage and maintain a healthy body composition, while also optimizing the balance of HDL to LDL cholesterol.
