Did you know our bodies are trying to send us messages all day, especially when we are not willing to pay attention to different aspects of our lives? If you are experiencing neck pain, it may be that your body and mind are trying to tell you something. When you have a sore neck, ask yourself who in your life is a pain in the neck. Can you bring more compassion to the situation to soften the tension? Are you sticking your neck out for someone else? Are you breaking your neck to get something done? Is someone breathing down your neck? Were you aware that waking up during the night is an indication that your body is unable to process an issue that could be affecting your life? If you are feeling overburdened, your shoulders will ache. Our bodies are letting us know what parts of our lives require attention.
Community News
National Physiotherapy Month
May is National Physiotherapy Month. There are nearly 20,000 university-trained physiotherapists in Canada. These medical professionals provide physiotherapy diagnoses and offer treatments for a variety of conditions. Physiotherapy can assist with the following: strains of soft tissue and muscles; tendinopathies (tendon injuries); sprains; joint injuries; arthritis (degenerative changes); sports injuries; pre-op programs; post-op recovery; workplace (WCB) and motor vehicle injuries (MPI); disc injuries; back and neck pain; vertigo (dizziness); and neurological conditions, including stroke, along with cardiac rehabilitation. If you or someone you know struggles with any of the above conditions, physiotherapy may be just what you need.
Community Profile: Kelburn Estates
Kelburn Estates Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Centre is a private residential wellness centre on 45 beautiful acres along the red river, here in Manitoba. We pride ourselves in providing confidential and multi-disciplinary expertise for our guests to reclaim, develop, and sustain a meaningful life. A life free from the destructive mental health disease and related substance abuse. Our mission is to create and maintain a lasting relationship with our guests, families, and community service providers. At Kelburn Estates, we will walk with you on your journey to recovery.
Diffusing Essential Oils Just Got Better!
The purpose of diffusing concentrated plant essential oils into the air is 2-fold. It adds a beautiful natural scent to the room and it cleans the air of pathogens. Diffusing is one of the most effective ways to enjoy the benefits of essential oils. Breathing deeply relaxes the body and allows the essential oil molecules to be utilized very effectively. To keep your diffuser working efficiently here are a few tips: use a cup to pour warm tap water into water reservoir, fill water just below the marked water line, and clean the white ultrasonic disc with rubbing alcohol and cotton swab on a weekly basis. Just Breathe!
Diastasis in Rectus Abdominus Muscles
The abdominal muscles form a strong but elastic “wall” behind which a baby can grow safely in the uterus. The abdominals also help to support the spine and assist in good posture. In about 30% of pregnant women, the central muscles of the abdomen (the rectus muscle) will separate during pregnancy due to the increasing tension of the growing baby. This is called separation of the rectus muscles of diastasis. It is very important to determine whether there is separation, because certain abdominal muscle exercises can make the separation worse. Any separation, depending on its width and length, needs to be evaluated to address exercises in the appropriate supporting abdominal muscle.
3 Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
You will need: 2 peeled and frozen bananas, 2 T almond or peanut butter, 2 T almond or coconut milk. Optional add ins: nuts, chocolate chips, fruit, coconut, cocoa powder. Directions: In a blender, mix the bananas and the milk substitute. You may need to cut the banana into chunks depending on how powerful your blender is. Once they are partly chopped up, add in the nut butter. Continue to blend until you get a soft serve consistency. Spoon ice cream into a bowl and stir in any additional ingredients you desire. That’s it! Enjoy this healthy ice cream alternative!
Book Club: Beyond the Label
Beyond the Label offers a unique perspective on mental health: it shares the author’s own recovery from four major mental health conditions: anxiety, depression (attempted suicide), bulimia, and bipolar disorder type 1. The book outlines a detailed, step-by-step plan for how others can achieve optimal mental health. A combination of practical clinical experience and years of lived experience, the book shares insight into how diet, exercise, and sleep can be optimized for improved mental wellbeing, as well as strategies for coping with negative thoughts and emotions, and building self-love and compassion, among other skills.
Combining Thermal Therapy and Massage
Combining Thermal Therapy and Massage
When Ganban-yoku thermal therapy is combined with massage therapy (MT), it can have different benefits just by alternating the order of treatments. Starting with Ganban-yoku first, MT can benefit from already softer and looser muscles. This allows the therapist to work on the thicker/deeper part of the tissues more easily and efficiently. On the other hand, doing Ganban-yoku after the MT helps to increase perspiration and further helps with the detox process. The metabolic waste removed from MT can be transported further by improved circulation from the warmth of the stones. This also sends more blood supply and oxygen to replenish the muscles to help them recover.
Catching Your Breath
Because breathing is an involuntary action, we rarely pay attention to the process. But did you know that how you breathe impacts your health? Deep nasal breathing can reduce stress, help you fall asleep faster, aid toxin removal, and lower blood pressure to a greater extent than mouth breathing can.
And did you know that your nasal passage serves as a biological air filter, humidifier, and air conditioner to cool the brain? So the next time you’re catching your breath, try deep breathing through your nose and note how much better you feel while going about your day.
Excited For The Next Chapter of Love
Being single is often very isolating. We live in a couples’ world. It is so important to have friends and a social circle, as well as taking up hobbies where you will meet new people. There are groups designed for singles’ outings, which are enjoyable, but what about love? Tiptoeing around online dating sites is often where people start, but is not recommended. An experienced matchmaker will have your best interest at heart and safely match you with the right person. It makes sense to trust your heart to an experienced professional who will present appropriate matches as they are available. This is the smart and safe way to date in 2018!
Quit Smoking with Laser Therapy
Is quitting smoking on your ‘Spring Clean List’? Have you tried just about everything, with little success? Laser Therapy is clinically proven to help to control cravings and withdrawal symptoms. In clinical studies, patients report a noticeable reduction in cravings, and have a higher chance of success in quitting. The benefits of quitting smoking with laser over other interventions include no medications with unpleasant side effects, no unhealthy nicotine in your system in the form of patches, and pleasant side effects of relaxation which are a result of the endorphins released in response to the laser.
