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.).
Nejama Ferstman, MTA Certified Music Therapist, ShiriMusicTherapy.ca
Community News
Do the Side Hustle
Have you ever thought about a side hustle? A little something on the side that would not interfere with your regular job or home life, but would provide something extra to the budget so that you could use less credit or none at all. Perhaps you want to save for a holiday or new appliance, or to give yourself a spa treatment. What about dog walking, painting, house or pet sitting, tutoring, yard work, and even joining focus groups? With gift-giving season approaching, it would be great to have the funds ahead of time, and side hustles can help you avoid holiday debt. Doris Minervini, Abakhan & Associates Inc., Abakhan.com
Resilience Is Critical For A Happy Life
Charles Darwin once said: “It’s not the strongest or the most intelligent that survive, but those who are most adaptable to change”. Control is an illusion that we all wrestle with in our own way. The “good” and the “not so good” comes and goes in everyone’s life, with the only real constant being change. One of the biggest source of unhappiness lies in not being able to adapt to the change that comes into our lives. When we dwell and cling to the dissappointment of unmet expectations of what was supposed to happen but didn’t see coming, it makes it more difficult to adapt, shift and change course. Being able to shift gears, grieve and welcome new direction and possibility opens flow. What we choose to focus on affects our happiness and how empowered we feel in the world.
D’Arcy Bruning-Haid, A Souls Journey, Souls-Journey.com
Fear of Intimacy
Often, we avoid intimacy out of fear and miss something that could be amazing for our happiness and well-being. The reality is that at a human level, all relationships end, whether through changes in life situations or because one of the parties made his/her transition to the “other side” of life.
One of the things we can explore before we enter into a close friendship or sexual relationship with someone is what our expectations are of each other. Most of the challenges couples and friends have are because they never asked each other what their expectations were.
Rev. Anne Ahokangas
www.cslwinnipeg.org
Hope, Stability, Happiness, Love
Are you missing some of this in your life? Life sometimes throws us curveballs that cause stress, negative thinking, depression, anxiety, and difficulty coping. Counselling provides you with an opportunity to talk about your concerns in a safe, confidential environment and helps you gain increased hope, stability, happiness, and love. Group therapy helps you realize you are not alone, while providing an opportunity to connect with others for support and change. Tracy Sparham, BSW, RSW, Sparham Counselling, SheaTreeWellness.com
Real Beauty Benefits of Collagen with BioSil™
BioSil™ is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, thicken and strengthen hair, and strengthen nails. BioSil™ is not “made out of collagen,” it “generates collagen” through your body’s own natural pathways. That means the collagen you add is collagen with your own DNA fingerprint. That’s why BioSil™ helps you look beautiful, youthful, and healthy – naturally! Starting at age 21, collagen diminishes by 1% per year. That’s when the vital collagen “mesh” begins to loosen. By age 30, the signs of reduced collagen on skin, hair and nails become visible. BioSil™ has been through the most rigorous testing procedure known, the double-blind, placebo controlled, university-conducted clinical trial. Here’s what they found: BioSil™ Clinical Trial Results:
• Thickens Hair
• Strengthens Hair
• Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles
• Improves Skin Elasticity
• Strengthens Nails
Now see what BioSil can do for you! Take it from Christie Brinkley: “I take BioSil™ every day, and I am amazed at the difference I see in my skin, hair and nails!”
Aviva Natural Health Solutions. AvivaHealth.com
Is Your Toothpaste Toxic?
Did you know that your mouth is one of the most absorbent places in your entire body? While you’re brushing, the ingredients in your toothpaste enter your mouth and gums, which are the gateway to every system in your body. This is why you need to be very careful when choosing toothpaste. Many brands contain questionable ingredients that you’re far better off avoiding. Modere’s toothpaste received the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) gold standard verification. • Sugar-free • Fluoride-free • Water-soluble abrasives clean without damaging tooth enamel • Supports healthy looking teeth and gums • Our non-toxic formula means it is safe for the whole family • Natural peppermint oil freshens breath. Valdine Doering, Modere, www.Valdine.ca
Vision and Alzheimer’s Disease
Many people are aware that Alzheimer’s disease (early onset or late onset) is caused by an amino acid plaque named amyloid beta. However, there are very few who are aware the plaque may blind the old. Recent studies indicate the plaque may cause two blinding ailments. One is macular degeneration, and the other is glaucoma. Macular degeneration, characterized by progressive loss of central vision leading to irreversible blindness, affects about 50 million individuals globally. Studies have shown that some kinds of glaucoma, not all kinds, may be related to the pathogenic plaque. Supplements are available for removing or neutralizing the plaque. Yong Han Lee, ReVitamins of Charleswood, Facebook.com/revitamins
Community Event
Nov. 4, 9-5 p.m. Understanding the Face I See workshop. Use face reading techniques to predict your future, detect health conditions, and reveal your true character! 236 Lanark St. Cost: $150. Register early, as space is limited.
Time to Exercise Smarter
We know about the many physical benefits of strength training, such as stronger muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones; lower blood pressure; and increased flexibility and lung capacity. But did you know that strength training has added mental benefits?
People who participate in strength training on a regular basis are found to have increased self-esteem, energy, and productivity. In addition, those who strength train report better sleeping patterns, decreased stress levels, and decreased bouts of depression.
Many studies have proven that resistance-based exercise is a very effective way to achieve your health and fitness goals. ARX Fit Studios, ArxFitStudios.com
Mindful Holiday Eating
It’s not the shortbread or chocolates that’ll get you. It’s what you THINK about the shortbread and chocolates that’ll do it every year. It’s the extreme all or nothing thinking, the good food/bad food mindset. Mindful eating is the middle ground. Less food provides more joy and satisfaction. The questions to ask yourself this season before eating and drinking are: 1. Am I hungry? 2. How hungry am I? 3. What do I REALLY want? 4. How much will satisfy my hunger/craving, while leaving me feeling peaceful? 5. How do I want to feel in my body after I’m done eating? Lisa Kehler, Off Your Plate Nutrition, OffYourPlateNutrition.ca
