Chiropractic care is used to restore proper function to the nervous system and aims to heal your body naturally by use of gentle spinal adjustments and conservative manual therapies. Chiropractic care is encouraged through all stages of life. Infants should have an initial gentle spinal adjustment to correct any trauma from birth and as they grow older, there is the inevitable falls and injuries. The elderly can be relieved of pain through adjustments by helping ease the tension brought on from common health ailments such as arthritis and inflammation in the joints, when other procedures are considered too risky due to their frail condition or medications they are on.
Community News
Bell Aura Bed, Breakfast & Bistro
The old St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Carman, Manitoba has taken on new life. Bell Aura is a serene and secluded bed and breakfast that can accommodate up to 25 guests. We welcome business travelers, family holidays, wedding parties, long-term stays, and retreat groups. We have an onsite yoga and meditation studio and numerous meeting areas, lounges, and sitting rooms.
Once a month, the scene changes from maybe a German Gasthaus to a Parisian sidewalk café. From bannock to baklava, enjoy the culinary delights of various countries made from scratch with ingredients from our organic garden. Homemade breads, unique soups, decadent desserts. Pie, you ask? We roll out the best!
Product Review: Voxxlife Socks and Insoles
Many people find pain relief from wearing Voxxlife socks or insoles for conditions such as Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of the tissue around the nerves between the bases of the toes (usually between the third and fourth toes) that can cause a sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot. Your toes may also sting, burn, or feel numb. It is more common in women and can be the result of wearing high heels or tight shoes. Voxxlife socks or insoles provide enhanced heel support and cushioning, slip prevention, and Voxx HPT® technology that increases strength and balance.
Cupboard Full of Supplements?
Over-supplementation is a growing health concern. Did you know that too much zinc can cause a copper imbalance? Symptoms of which can include fatigue, arthritis, and anemia. Vitamin C is being studied for the same effect. In an era of ‘fake news’, it is always disheartening to see clients who have relied on Google for supplement advice. A salesperson with product knowledge but no nutritional training isn’t ideal either. The contraindications with medications, ‘over-dosing’ on nutrients, and money wasted is staggering, and the individual may still have health issues. A properly trained health professional can help you navigate safe and effective supplementation.
Clean Eating: Turmeric Hamburgers
1 lb. of organic grass-fed ground beef, 1 egg, ½ cup of oatmeal or bread crumbs, 1 Tbsp. cracked black pepper, 1 Tbsp. turmeric, 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp. organic BBQ sauce, 1 chopped onion, 1 minced head of garlic. Mix together lightly. Form patties. Brush lightly with oil. Grill on low/med heat, 5 min. per side.
Book Club:
It’s Not Your Fault You’ve Been Lied To – by Dr. Ryan Greschuk, DC. Health has become so confusing, hasn’t it? Conflicting research, slick marketing, and lies about your health and your potential are being sold to you daily. Let’s keep it simple! By connecting to the timeless principles that have kept people healthy for thousands of years, you’ll finally find simple steps that will get you results so you can live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Imagine true freedom to do the things you thought you had given up forever! You’ll learn the five main areas of health that the world’s longest-living people have used to create vibrant, energetic lives free of illness and medication. It’s not too late to live your BEST LIFE NOW!
Clean Eating: Banana Quinoa Breakfast Bars
1 cup steel cut oats, 1 cup quinoa, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of sea salt, 3 large ripe bananas, mashed, 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed, 3 Tbsp natural nut butter, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup. Optional: 1/4-1/2 cup add-ins coconut, chopped dried fruit. Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 9 baking dish with coconut oil. Combine in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 mins to let flax absorb some liquid. Add batter to baking dish and spread out evenly. Bake 25 mins or until edges are crisp and center is cooked through. Let sit for 20 mins before cutting and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer.
Wellnessnews Welcome
I hope you enjoy the ‘soft launch’ edition of the Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® in White Rock | South Surrey! Healthy living means making positive daily choices and taking personal ownership to enrich our lives in areas such as our physical, emotional, social, occupational, financial, and spiritual wellbeing. Fortunately, our wellness can always be enriched through education, awareness, and practice. We strive to be the community resource that showcases health tips, local opportunities, and resources; plus, the variety of health practitioners and businesses that can help you achieve your goal of optimal health and wellness. When we are healthy, our entire community benefits!
Understanding Your Pain
The physiotherapists at Diane Lee & Associates are experts in the physical diagnosis of movement impairments and have taken several post-graduate courses in their specialty. They work to address the cause of your pain as opposed to merely treating your painful structures; by understanding how the whole body functions and how certain problems can impact other regions of the body. By not only treating you for your pain, but also empowering you with the knowledge to make the right changes in your own body, we are simply guides in your own healing process as you transform to live with a healthier, more active body.
Exercise to Boost Brain Power
Recent studies have shown that exercise can potentially help increase your brain’s capacity for learning, by creating new and larger neurons, as well as increased neuron connections, that can improve thinking and recalling (memories). The studies suggest that exercise seems to stimulate neurogenesis, which is the process of creating new neurons. Students who struggle with learning difficulties can experience stress and anxiety that may alter their learning capacity. Regular aerobic exercise can be part of a long-term solution to deal with stress and anxiety, and in turn boost the brain’s capacity to process and retain information.
Move More and Feel Better!
Many find it hard to stay active during the long winter days. Once spring arrives, aches and pains can stand in the way of carrying on as you remember. Joints, muscles, and tendons decondition rapidly. Often, a little bit of concerted effort can get you back on track. A proper diagnosis and treatment plan will outline realistic options. Non-surgical interventions are often sufficient. Recalcitrant problems may respond to precisely administered injections; ultrasound imaging and careful local anaesthesia make this well tolerated by virtually everyone. This smooth and effective treatment brings early and reliable improvement in pain, often allowing return to activity within days.
