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Slow Food for Fast-Paced Living

Rawnata is a modern twist on the Latin name “renate”, which means “reborn”. Rawnata focuses on utilizing raw flax, hemp, and chia seeds. No flour. No additives. No preservatives. No empty calories. Just raw, organic seeds and other nutrient-dense, purposeful, vegan ingredients to renew and energize you.

A dozen years ago, company founder Natalie Dueck was a mother of four young children who was plagued by constipation, rashes, lethargy, and allergies. Incorporating whole grains into her diet made such a positive difference to her health that she just had to share her newfound knowledge with others – and so in 2003 she began The Bread Lady booth at the St. Norbert Farmers Market. Concerned about the growing need of customers for quality gluten-free, organic, raw, and vegan products, she introduced raw, flour-less Flax Crackers to her customers in 2009. In 2011, her innovative Chocolate Hemp Snackers won a $15,000 product development prize, which led to the development of the Rawnata brand, which she is passionate about.

Currently, three varieties of Hemp Snackers and six varieties of Flax Crackers are available. Rawnata’s online store will be launching early in 2015.

Rawnata

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Product Showcase: CoEnzyme Q10

CoEnzyme Q10 (also known as CoQ10) is one of the best supplements available to help strengthen your heart muscle, provide better pumping capacity and increase heart muscle strength. Numerous studies indicate that CoQ10 is also very beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure. Studies show that supplementing with CoQ10 can be effective for disease such as congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, some forms of cancer and gum disease. Although our bodies naturally produce CoQ10, they require more from our diets and supplements as we age in order to maintain our cardiovascular health.

CoQ10 helps to maintain and support cardiovascular health. Increases energy levels. Improves stamina. Provides fuel for the heart. Ideal for the treatment of high blood pressure. Helps maintain and improve overall health. Promotes better pumping capacity for the heart.

Nutrition Plus

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Diabetes Care

Did you know that diabetes in older people are different in some ways compared to younger people and should be managed differently?

Diabetes care in the later years can be challenging due to multiple health conditions, limited mobility and frailty. Some people have longstanding diabetes with complications that need a step-by step approach and management plan. Newly diagnosed elderly and their families often feel overwhelmed and frustrated. “I visit my patients in their homes, facilitate, educate and help families who are new to taking care of a loved one’s diabetes.” says Mathilda Prinsloo, Certified Diabetes Educator and Senior Care Practitioner. “Patients begin to flourish when their diabetes is managed properly, their families feel less burdened and more confident to assist an older loved one with diabetes.”

If you are a senior with poorly controlled diabetes or an adult child who feels frustrated with the situation, there are ways to better your situation.

Mathilda Prinsloo

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Community News: New Locations for Block Therapy

Fluid Isometrics Block Therapy is gaining momentum as people are excitedly sharing the benefits they are experiencing. Whether your issues are with health in general, healing of current or past injury or you need to rejuvenate from the exhaustion of life, this program will provide you the tools and understanding you need to move forward with your goals.

In the New Year, there will be 3 new locations offering Fluid Isometrics Block Therapy classes. We will be at the University of Manitoba, Seven Oaks Wellness Institute, and Yoga Center Winnipeg. We are thrilled to be able to make our classes more accessible with times and locations and of course, will continue offering our regular classes at St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

Make 2015 the year you discover and experience the amazing benefits so many people are talking about. Health, healing and rejuvenation are only a block away!

Fluid Isometrics

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Why Do Our Backs Fail?

This is a question often asked in our clinic and we commonly have two answers for our patients. Backs become injured when a high load (weight) is imposed on our back that exceeds its ability to deal with the single time lift. This would be the “push the car out of rut” example.

The other is repetitive stressors to our spine that have very light loads (weight) with little to no recovery between repetitions that cause the back to fail over time. This example being a worker who works at a pen factory and has to pick up a pen every 20 seconds to put it back on the conveyor belt. Both are equally harmful to your spine!

The fix? Strong core muscles and how fast those muscles respond!

South Sherbrook Therapy

southsherbrook.com

This New Year…Discover Hidden Treasures!

Not everyone feels they are creative in the traditional sense.  Yet somewhere deep inside we all have creativity to be expressed in our own personal way. We encourage you to share our passion for re-purposing items, simple crafts that celebrate nature and responsible healthy living. Candle making, soap making, glass fusing and bottle slumping are great hobbies to help de-stress and calm the mind….washing away tension and stress easily and naturally!

Try your hand at making your own or choose a hand crafted item that we have made. Do it yourself projects (DIY) gives opportunity for all levels of creativity! Add “get more creative” to your New Year’s Resolutions list and join us to discover what creativity is hidden deep within!

Hidden Treasures
519 Osborne St.

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Fighting the War on Winter

Are you living in the Realm of W.O.W (War on Winter)?

It seems the older one gets, the more extreme it gets. We all know that we should eat vegetables and fruit, sleep well, drink more water, exercise, increase our Vitamin C and decrease our sugar intake. Some say we should get the flu shot. But is there some more solutions to the War on Winter and being Flu Fighters?

Try to maintain a healthy diet, eat quality protein, and implement Glutathione into your diet. Glutathione, is a naturally occurring protein that protects every cell, tissue, and organ from toxic free radicals and diseases. The supplement contains three amino acids: glycine, glutamate (glutamic acid) and cysteine. Glutathione helps repair damaged cells caused by stress, radiation, pollution, infection and a host of other ailments. Enhancing your body with glutathione supplements increases your natural immune boosting potential!

Rachel Silva, Quality Living Network

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Smart Pulse

Early detection and prevention of heart disease is achievable. Heart disease is currently the number one killer among both men and women in the world with an estimated healthcare cost of well over $500 billion annually. There is an affordable way to check your cardiovascular system, stress levels, blood circulation and more.

The Smart Pulse is designed to provide objective data to help diagnose depression, sleep disorders, poor concentration, mental and physical stress, chronic fatigue and blood problems. This FDA approved medical device is user-friendly and non-invasive. It uses a finger probe to observe the changes in pressure, blood flow and velocity throughout the entire pulse wave. This specialized device and analysis can also detect cardiovascular disease and the functioning and age of the heart. Your health is the most important factor in life!

Christy Kim

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Product Showcase: Cardio for Life

Voted the best health product on the market for the past 3 years along with winning the Nobel Prize in Health, this amazing product is not only helping save lives with its cardiovascular plaque cleansing but also for several additional health reasons!

It protects and strengthens the heart, lowers cholesterol levels, improves circulation, supports healthy blood pressure, increases energy, speeds up wound healing, regulates blood sugar, improves memory, assists in kidney repair and so much more!

The key to this incredible product is the 5000mg of the remarkable amino acid, Arginine. Arginine increases Nitric Oxide levels which in turn nourishes almost every cell in the human body. There are also an abundance of necessary vitamins in this product that assist the Arginine benefits. Mixed with a glass of water, the ease of this product is simple to incorporate into your daily health routine.

Christy Kim

faceupsalon.com

New in YOUR Neighbourhood

Before you even ask – YES, we’d love to HELP!

Family Concierge Services, Part One: ELDER SERVICES

Many of our clients feel strongly about staying in their home, but lack the support to make that desire a reality – even WITH family assistance. Seniors need help with everyday or weekly chores that challenge homeowners: escorted appointments/errands, minor home repairs & maintenance, meal prep, and too many others to list. Family members often find themselves overwhelmed with these responsibilities. It’s a struggle to fill all the needs that our seniors require. Some seniors find comfort in receiving care from the same person each visit.

Help is a phone call away. Done & Done invites you to have a look at our website, and perhaps get to know us a little better. We’re always on the lookout for great Clients!

Done & Done Family Concierge Service

doneanddone.ca

New Year Without Pain or Injury!

Been complaining about how much pain you have been in over the past year?
Tried everything to help relieve some of that pain?

But…Have you tried Pilates and MELT?

Pilates works with you to move ahead to being pain free and to make you stronger than you before you were injured. This will help improve posture, muscle tone and flexibility, core strength and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension. With specialized, talented and inspirational instructors to help you meet your needs, reach your goals and receive new teachings to transform and empower your life.

Pilates Manitoba offers all levels of Equipment and Mat STOTT® Pilates, Plus Size Fitness, the MELT® Method, Rehab Pilates, Fitness Pilates, Myofascia Release and Fascia Fitness, and Gyrotonic®. By holding classes of only 8 people you maximize your time, better enjoy the experience and derive full value out of every class! Pilates Manitoba is a place where you can “be yourself” – relax and let them help you have a pain-free 2015!

Located at 390 Academy Rd and 2089 Plessis Rd.

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