The average person will eat about 6,000 calories on Christmas day. This is 3,500 – 4,000 calories more than they need and will add more than a pound of fat to the not-so-secret stash. And Christmas day is only one day of the season! The chocolates, party buffets and endless cookies go on for weeks. Unfortunately, the excess Christmas pounds are not going to melt away like snowmen. They’ll become part of that year-on-year upward creep. A bit of smart limiting and determination to plan ahead will help you stay on track without spoiling the festive feeling or fun. It also may make your self-talk a bit sweeter when you first step on the scale in January!
Community News
Who Ya Gonna Call? Friendly Phones!
“Good morning, Joy. It’s Patricia and I’m a volunteer caller with Friendly Phones.” These simple words open endless conversations at South Cowichan Community Policing (SCCP) through our free, Friendly Phones service. If you live alone, or cannot leave your home, then you may want to receive morning telephone calls from our volunteers. You can also contact them by email, or leave a voicemail at the SCCP office. The Friendly Phones service lets you share your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with people who care about your well-being. Several times a year we have gatherings where our Friendly Phones clients can meet our Friendly Phones Volunteer callers as well as staff and directors. Volunteer callers are welcome to join the SCCP team. Come visit our office at Mill Bay Centre.
Missing your Smile?
Studies show that missing some of your teeth do not only affect your general health and appearance but can also lead to depression and low self-esteem. Social embarrassment is a very real problem related to the worry of missing teeth and poorly fitting dentures. Having an incomplete smile greatly affects many patients. Don’t let tooth loss or improperly fitting dentures cast a shadow over the quality of your life. Your denturist can explain the best ways to restore the function and appearance of your smile. Properly fitting dentures can restore your self-esteem and bring back your smile.
Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
Do you want to help purify the air in your home, create an ambiance and maybe even trigger positive memories? Diffusing essential oils can do that! Many products available mask odors in our homes but are filled with synthetic and sometimes harmful chemicals. Pure therapeutic grade essential oils are chemicals that, in their natural, unadulterated state, can actually have beneficial effects when inhaled. They can help you feel relaxed, uplifted, invigorated or calm. There are many options for diffusing oils from jewelry to fancy ultrasonic diffusers with LED light displays, music options and even remote controls! This allows you to create the perfect ambiance in your own home.
A Different Type of Gift
With your help, Cowichan will soon have a new modern facility for children at risk to learn, grow and develop for optimal wellbeing. Over the years, Sundrops Centre for Child Development has helped hundreds of children and parents through the Child Care Resource and Referral program, the Children & Family Support program and the Child Development team. This Christmas, when trying to find a gift for that hard-to-give to person, consider making a donation to the Sundrops Children’s Fund. Donations can be made in person at 5856 Clements Street, by phone at (250) 746.4135 or through Canada Helps. Your gift will continue to make a difference in the lives of children for years to come.
What is Ghee?
Simply put, ghee is a variation of clarified butter that originated in India. The ghee-making process, which includes the extraction of the milk fats and water, intensifies the flavour of the butter. You’ll find that in cooking preparations, to get the taste of butter, you need significantly less to reach satisfaction. Ghee can help get your body back to a healthy state, while triumphing over heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, hormonal imbalances, and more. For people who are lactose or casein-sensitive, they can use ghee because the process has removed these allergens!
Purnima Chaudhari, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reflexologist & Reiki Master, AyuReviveAyurveda.com
Lose Weight & Still Enjoy Wine!
Research suggests people who follow a Mediterranean diet lose 52% more weight than the standard low-fat diet because it isn’t just a fad or limited list of foods. It’s a lifestyle based on a balanced approach to your meals, which focuses on produce, healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, fish, and even some red wine. Committing to losing weight for three months using the Mediterranean diet as a base, along with three booster products and three lifestyle changes, guarantees results. And there is no meal skipping! Look and feel great for all of your holiday parties and events!
Valdine – Modere, Valdine.ca
Take a Load Off
Maintaining workplace mental health is vitally important. Stats show that most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Using break times is one effective way to improve overall mental health and boost productivity! Oftentimes, busy schedules and looming deadlines prevent us from taking breaks when we need them most. A short time away, doing something we enjoy, helps to reduce stress and emotional exhaustion, while providing a fresh focus and the necessary energy to accomplish tasks. Stretching, walking, listening to music, and reading or watching something funny are all ways to help lighten the load.
Stacey Shule Krueger, CMHA MB & Wpg, mbwpg.cmha.ca
What is Ghee?
Simply put, ghee is a variation of clarified butter that originated in India. The ghee-making process, which includes the extraction of the milk fats and water, intensifies the flavour of the butter. You’ll find that in cooking preparations, to get the taste of butter, you need significantly less to reach satisfaction. Ghee can help get your body back to a healthy state, while triumphing over heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, hormonal imbalances, and more. For people who are lactose or casein-sensitive, they can use ghee because the process has removed these allergens!
Purnima Chaudhari, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reflexologist & Reiki Master, AyuReviveAyurveda.com
Lose Weight & Still Enjoy Wine!
Research suggests people who follow a Mediterranean diet lose 52% more weight than the standard low-fat diet because it isn’t just a fad or limited list of foods. It’s a lifestyle based on a balanced approach to your meals, which focuses on produce, healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, fish, and even some red wine. Committing to losing weight for three months using the Mediterranean diet as a base, along with three booster products and three lifestyle changes, guarantees results. And there is no meal skipping! Look and feel great for all of your holiday parties and events!
Valdine – Modere, Valdine.ca
Take a Load Off
Maintaining workplace mental health is vitally important. Stats show that most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Using break times is one effective way to improve overall mental health and boost productivity! Oftentimes, busy schedules and looming deadlines prevent us from taking breaks when we need them most. A short time away, doing something we enjoy, helps to reduce stress and emotional exhaustion, while providing a fresh focus and the necessary energy to accomplish tasks. Stretching, walking, listening to music, and reading or watching something funny are all ways to help lighten the load.
Stacey Shule Krueger, CMHA MB & Wpg, mbwpg.cmha.ca
