Science has linked poor sleeping habits with all kinds of health problems, from weight gain to a weakened immune system, to many chronic health conditions. Practicing good sleep hygiene can help to obtain that better quality of sleep. Follow a regular sleep schedule, develop a relaxing bedtime routine, and create an environment that helps you doze off. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and glowing electronic screens in the hours before bed. If sleep still remains a struggle, Access BARS may help by releasing stress in the body and mind, and providing more clarity, focus, and joy, all of which can help improve sleep.

Chronic stress floods the brain with powerful hormones that are meant for short-term emergency situations. This can cause damage to your brain, narrowing your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life. Simply taking a few deep breaths over the course of your day can reduce your stress and help the brain and body to check in. Breathing in allows the brain to scan the body and find areas of stress or tension, and help to prevent health issues from arising. Breathing out can help you let go of the day-to-day issues that bring up those chronic stress situations.

Contemporary neurofascial blade massage is based on the traditional techniques of Gua Sha. Its core purpose was to “induce crisis to hasten the resolution of disease” by using a specific tool to massage the area by countering internal inflammation. These short stroking techniques were used along with traditional acupuncture to treat pain. These same traditional tools stimulate piczo (electrical current) and spread the interstitial fluid along connective tissue planes (increasing local blood flow) with light, gentle, repetitive strokes. This offers another method to decrease inflammation manually.

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.

Depending on your age, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) has different guidelines that you should follow. Adults aged 18-64 should get a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise weekly. Adding muscle and bone strengthening activities at least two times a week is also recommended. The same amounts are recommended for adults over the age of 65, with the addition of activities to improve balance and prevent falls. Exercise can be accumulated in increments of 10 minutes or more. Moderate intensity activities can cause you to sweat a little and breathe harder. Always check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program.

Allergies are incredibly common in our pets, especially here on the coast, and can be divided into four known categories: contact, flea, food, and inhalant. When discussing inhalant allergies, we can’t forget mold or mildew, and of course, the dust mite! Unfortunately, the clinical signs of all allergic reactions are similar, and in cases tend to overlap, but each type can manifest its own unique characteristics. For reasons obvious to the seasonally suffering human, allergies are just as misery inducing in our pets. Itchy, raw, and irritated skin, watering eyes, nasal discharge, and congestion make up but a few symptoms that should inspire a visit to your veterinarian.