Looking for a good summer read? Stop by the Good Neighbours Active Living Centre’s Used Bookstore, located in Bronx Park Community Centre at 720 Henderson Highway. A great variety of books, puzzles, DVD’s and CD’s are available at great prices for people of all ages! We also have a “Free Books” area outside our bookstore. Our friendly volunteers will be happy to help you. The Used Bookstore is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. If you are looking to downsize your book collection, the Used Bookstore is always happy to receive donations. For more information, please call us at 204-669-1710. Hope to see you soon!
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Take it Step by Step
It’s been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Successful people don’t necessarily set out to do big things, but they do a lot of little things that accumulate into huge triumphs. What’s the thing you want to change in your life? A relationship, an addiction, a problem at work, your health? Even though you might have a big goal in mind, try to boil it down to one or two “next steps” and focus on those. This approach will offer up a cycle of positive reinforcement that will help achieve your bigger dreams.
Drink Up!
Summer is here, and it’s extremely important to make sure you’re drinking enough water to avoid dehydration! Especially for older individuals, dehydration can result in dizziness, fainting, low blood pressure and irregular bowel movements. Most adults should drink at least 8-12 glasses of water per day for adequate hydration. Here are a few tips to ensure you’re drinking enough:
• Drink water with your meals and keep a jug of water on the table for easy access.
• Carry a water bottle with you at school, at work or when running errands.
• For flavor, try adding lime, cucumber slices or lemon to your water
Living with Vision Loss?
It can be a difficult time when a family member experiences a loss of sight. When vision loss is affecting a loved one’s independence, safety or mobility it may be time to start a rehabilitation plan. Besides trauma, eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and some inherited eye disorders can cause mild to severe vision loss. Talk to your Optometrist so you can understand your vision loss and prognosis. Your Optometrist can guide you about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Manitoba, and low vision assistance. Services and support are available to enhance a patient’s independence.
Optimize Your Health
Optimize your neurology and you optimize your health! Did you know that the metatarsal area of your foot has over 10,000 nerve receptors? Their main purpose in life is to report back to your brain, via your nervous system, what is happening in your body. A neurological problem, such as MS, Parkinson’s, and Fibromyalgia can compromise messaging to the brain. Voxxlife HPT helps to improve that communication. VOXX HPT is a very specific sequence and pattern of neuroreceptor activation on the bottom of the feet that triggers a signal that aides in the brainstem reaching homeostasis.
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.
