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Pet Health: Product Review

It’s officially cold season, and not just for people. While dogs can’t “catch” a cold from their humans (the viruses that cause colds in people are generally species-specific), many viruses do infect dogs, such as canine adenovirus type 2, canine respiratory coronavirus, and canine parainfluenza virus. It’s important to see your veterinarian if your dog is ill, but the HB Naturals Cold & Congestion Essential Oils Blend is a natural and effective remedy to be used in conjunction with traditional veterinary care. The natural ingredients found in this product include Eucalyptus radiata, Cinnamomum camphora (Ravintsara), Melaleuca quinquenervia bs. viridiflora (Niaouli), and Cannabis sativa (hemp seed) oil.

Keeping Cold & Flu Bugs at Bay

At this time of year, I’m sure you know it’s important to get rest, eat healthy, and exercise so your immune system can function at its highest potential. However, life gets busy and the next thing we know, we’re under the weather with a cold or flu bug. For moments like these a little help to fight those bugs can provide your body much needed welcome relief. Consider a high-quality cold-pressed oregano oil and black seed oil. Look for a combination with vitamins A & D added to give your immune system the best tools to beat the bugs and jumpstart your immune system!

School Year Fitness Options

With the season changing, we see many outdoor activities coming to an end. Children are back in school, where they sit for the majority of the time; therefore, it is important to plan and schedule indoor activities that engage their mind and body. By having a regular indoor class, it will help children stay fit and decrease time spent with electronic devices. There are many benefits for children who have regular physical activity; it reduces blood sugar levels, controls weight, and much more! Keeping your children active all year round is as easy as finding a fitness class for them.

Seniors and Medication Use

It’s important to help seniors use their medications properly and consistently to ensure they get the intended benefits and avoid the possible side effects. Ensuring that seniors are able to access their medication is the first step. For those who are no longer able to drive, having someone provide them with transportation can ensure they are able to pick up their medications when they need to. Seniors who have trouble keeping track of their medications and when to take them may need assistance with scheduling and storage of their medications. Monitoring for side effects may also be required in case they are unaware of their symptoms.

What is HIIT Training?

HIIT training is known as “high-intensity interval training”. This type of training is where you perform short bouts of high-intensity exercises, followed by longer recovery phases. Typically, HIIT sessions will last around 30 to 40 minutes. These workouts burn fat effectively, improve your cardiovascular health, drive your metabolism up, even for hours afterwards, as well as help provide improved athletic capacity and condition. These workouts are ideal if your goal is fat loss and you are short on time…a much better alternative to longer, steady state cardio such as spending an hour on the treadmill.

Boost Immunity with Echinacea

Many of Echinacea’s chemical constituents are powerful immune system stimulants that can provide significant therapeutic value. How does Echinacea help with colds? The University of Connecticut performed a meta-analysis study that determined that Echinacea cuts the chances of catching a common cold by 58%. It also reduces the duration of the common cold by almost one-and-a-half days. Craig Coleman, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and lead author of the study, added that, “The take home message from our study is that Echinacea does indeed have powerful cold prevention and cold treatment benefits.” It can be used as one of several effective natural cold remedies.

Supplements for Vital Nutrients

Good health starts with good nutrition. With many traditional farming methods reducing the natural mineral content of our lands, it’s not easy to rely on our foods to completely provide us with the essential vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. More people are turning to nutritional supplements as a means of getting sufficient quantities of those vital nutrients that can make a difference to their quality of health. Forever Living Products are made from the finest ingredients, grown or collected from the best sources, and produced with the most advanced technology. Each product retains its original nutritional value, encouraging both good health and peace of mind.

Rhythm from the Inside Out

Digestion, blood pumping through our veins, and breathing are just a few of the functional rhythms inside us that we rely upon to live. When we are unwell, we sometimes say that we are feeling ‘out of sorts’ or ‘out of sync’; it is a bit like losing one’s rhythm. We know when we have found it again because we feel more ‘in the groove’. Music therapy can be helpful in re-discovering that intrinsic rhythm when retrieving it ourselves is a struggle (as with mood and social cognitive disorders; rehabilitation from brain injury, stroke, or heart attack; cerebral palsy; Huntington’s disease; etc.).

Pet Health: Product Review

It’s officially cold season, and not just for people. While dogs can’t “catch” a cold from their humans (the viruses that cause colds in people are generally species-specific), many viruses do infect dogs, such as canine adenovirus type 2, canine respiratory coronavirus, and canine parainfluenza virus. It’s important to see your veterinarian if your dog is ill, but the HB Naturals Cold & Congestion Essential Oils Blend is a natural and effective remedy to be used in conjunction with traditional veterinary care. The natural ingredients found in this product include Eucalyptus radiata, Cinnamomum camphora (Ravintsara), Melaleuca quinquenervia bs. viridiflora (Niaouli), and Cannabis sativa (hemp seed) oil.

Face to Face

We live in an age of much concern over “Fake News”, and misleading online promotions, particularly regarding Health Care, especially Skin Care. How does one verify information concerning Skin Care? Simple: Seek a Face to Face consultation with a Proper Dermatologist, full FRCP(C), not just an online “diploma”. Even then however, you need to check their field of interest. Some Dermatologists have lasers and an interest in Cosmetic Dermatology, some only do medical (ie MSP Dermatology), and others will do their own surgeries. All FRCP(C) Dermatologists will have had years of training in Medical Dermatology. Usually the Dermatologist’s own website will advise you of their particular fields of interest/expertise, if no website, phone their office!

Reflecting on Financial Goals

October is a time for reflection as we give thanks for family, friends, and treasured moments. With summer spending over and the holiday season just around the corner, it’s also a great time to review the progress of your short-term (obtainable within the next year) and long-term (obtainable after a year or more) financial goals. Do you need to add short-term goals like saving for travel expenses over the holidays? Or has a raise enabled you to save more towards long-term goals like retirement? Reflecting on these goals will not only help improve your monthly budget, but will inspire you to see if your goals have changed throughout the year.