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Focus on Finding the Solution

Would you like to find solutions rather than focus on the problems with your health, relationships, stress levels and life in general? By the time something in our life becomes a problem, there are already many factors that have contributed to the creation of the problem itself. When you shift your focus to finding a solution, you open the door for ideas, opportunities, growth and lasting improvements to emerge. On the contrary, focusing on and treating the problem often leads to temporary relief, coping techniques and ineffective treatments. How can you achieve the results you desire in health and life if the factors creating the problem still exist? Resolve and remove the factors within you and your environment that are contributing to the problem you are trying to resolve. In this process, you will discover and create the solution, and you will experience amazing, lasting results.

Shannon Russell, BodyMind Freedom Solutions, www.thedashmethod.com

Jealousy is a Gateway to Gratefulness

Nothing about jealousy feels comfortable or desirable. It touches that ugly aching knowing that life seems unfair in some way. When we become jealous of someone or something, it awakens the belief that we want something that we can’t have and there is not enough to go around. If we allow ourselves to go a little deeper, it also offers us important information about what our heart desires. When we are jealous, it awakens and brings into light what we want for ourselves. We can then start putting into action what we are wanting. There are times in life when jealousy is not able to be fully healed. Our lesson then is to accept and understand that our path is different from those around us. The best antidote for jealousy is gratefulness for life’s unforeseen gifts that enrich our lives with opportunities.

D’Arcy Bruning-Haid, www.souls-journey.com

Bowenwork for Back Pain

Bowenwork is a very gentle, holistic, hands-on form of bodywork that essentially resets the body to heal itself. Bowen Therapy can be extremely effective with issues related to lower back pain, even when other therapies were unsuccessful. The Bowenwork Practitioner never forcefully manipulates the body into correction. On the contrary, the body is gently signalled through the nervous system by the practitioner’s moves, and then left to heal itself, with minimal intervention. Bowenwork restores balance of the entire body through the nervous system. Once muscles become balanced, blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients are increased, and toxins are released. Additionally, bones move back to where they should be, and pinched nerves are set free. Often there is pain relief in multiple areas of the body, resulting in a profound sense of well-being. Don’t give up! Talk to a Certified Bowenwork Practitioner about starting your healing journey today.

Bernadette Kozak, Certified Bowenwork Practitioner, www.WinnipegPainRelief.ca

All About The Hips

Did you know the hip joint has the most muscles acting directly upon it than any other joint in the body? The hip joint has 25 muscles that create movement and stability around the hip and lower extremity. Approximately 80% of people who have hip pain, did not experience an injury or traumatic event, meaning most people develop hip pain over time. This may be due to weakness or dysfunction of the muscles surrounding the hip. The hip joints connect the lower extremity to the rest of the body and are most important in allowing us to walk. Weakness in these muscles that surround the hip can not only lead to hip pain but may contribute to knee and ankle pain. If you are having hip pain, a physiotherapist has all the tools to assess, treat and provide an exercise program to target any weakness or dysfunction around the hip.

Kristy Maksymyk BMR-PT, www.prairietrailphysio.ca

Think Outside the Hoop!

The beloved Hula Hoop is making a comeback! Though not the way you may remember it. In the past 10 years this iconic children’s toy has evolved into a full body workout that not only burns 100 calories in 10 minutes, but also improves balance, coordination, flexibility and mobility. The hoop is best described as Playful Fitness; a non-competitive journey of learning and self-improvement. This high-energy creative outlet can be enjoyed at home while watching TV, or at work on your lunch break; making it the perfect instrument to stay motivated with your fitness goals. The awesomeness of the hoop doesn’t stop there! Remarkably, the hoop has a magical way of elevating your mood and boosting self-confidence. It has even been known to help those struggling with anxiety and depression. Best of all hooping doesn’t feel like exercise, it is play. So pick up a hoop; you sure to fall in love!

Karrie Blackburn, www.kurrentmotionhoops.com

Primary Immune Deficiency (PID)

Most of us are blessed with good health including a normal immune system that can help the body fight infections. Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID), where the immune system is impaired, is a set of rare chronic diseases. PID patients are susceptible to infections if untreated. Fortunately, with proper medical care, many patients live full and independent lives by undergoing antibody replacement therapy. If you are 18-65 years, in good health and >110 pounds, you may be able to help these individuals through a blood or plasma donation. Over 1000 healthy donors are required to contribute to a plasma pool, that is separated using special fractionation processes into what is called Immune Globulin Intravenous (IGIV). This product contains, IgG, a key component of the immune system that is required to fight infections. When infused into PID patients monthly, they can lead normal lives. www.prometic.com

Ask the Expert: How Long Do Dentures Last?

Dentures can still be perfectly solid after ten or twenty years, but that does not answer the question: How long do they last? The mouth changes constantly. The bones get smaller with age. If you have natural teeth, then the distance between your nose and your chin stays constant. If you have dentures, this distance gets smaller as the bones supporting your dentures shrink. Your upper teeth become less visible when you smile because of this shrinkage. The lower half of your face gets shorter for the same reason. New dentures can compensate for these changes. Your smile will be fuller and more natural, and your face will look younger. Wait too long, and the changes will be much larger and harder to adapt to. So the real question is: How long before my face needs to be supported better by new dentures? The answer: Five to eight years.

Dr. George Cadigan, www.exclusivelydentures.ca

Brace Yourself

When you have knee osteoarthritis, the space between the bones in your knee becomes narrower as you lose cartilage. As your condition worsens, and without the protective layer of cartilage, the bones begin to come in direct contact with one another. The result – pain, inflammation, and reduced function of the knee. One solution to resolve these symptoms is to wear an offloading knee brace. The function of these braces is to increase the space between the bones of the knee and to off-load the bone on bone contact. The outcome – decreased pain, decreased inflammation, and increased function of the knee. Talk to your doctor to see if an off-loading knee brace is right for you. The variety of braces that we are able to provide ensures that we will find one you can comfortably wear throughout your day.

Innovative Medical Supplies, innovativemedicalsupplies.com

A Season For Soothing Food

Some consider fall as the ideal season to clear mental and emotional clutter and grief, as it’s naturally a time of closure. It’s an ideal time to nurture our bodies. As it gets colder, warm soups and stews are soothing, as opposed to eating raw veggies and fruits. With the weather changing, the internal body needs the support of soothing foods. The season calls for more protein, as well as nutrient-dense spices such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, and cinnamon. These strengthen the digestive system, supporting immune and lung functions. Digestion benefits from optimal food choices and probiotic-rich foods or supplements. Some foods that are healthy for the season are almonds, walnuts, grapes, cabbage, and beans. Apricots, bananas, eggs, apples, and lemons are good for your body. Additional beneficial choices include: asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, fermented vegetables, and active culture yogurt. Fall is a great time to incorporate more healing and whole foods into your diet!

Tracy Morgan, www.vitallife.ca

Not a Numbers Person?

People come with many different talents and skills. It’s all based on what they’ve experienced in the past and what they enjoy. Are you a creative person? An excellent salesperson? A people person? Some of your most dreaded tasks might be sitting with a bunch of papers and adding up the numbers. That’s where we come in. We’re numbers people! With over 20 years of experience managing retail businesses and bookkeeping, we will take the time to tailor a bookkeeping system to your specific needs. Payroll, bank reconciliations, GST and PST preparations are our favorite things! If you are struggling keeping the finances of your small or medium sized business straight, we have solutions in that will suit you.

Ray-lo Bookkeeping www.raylobookkeeping.ca

Diabetic? Pre-Diabetic?

Type 2 diabetes is caused by consuming a diet that has resulted in your body developing metabolic syndrome and subsequently insulin resistance. Type 1 diabetes has been determined to be an inflammatory condition. Correct your diet and your body will heal to the extent that it can. It is typical for people to no longer require medications to ‘manage’ their T2 diabetic condition once they are permanently consuming a diet that respects the foods that their body is genetically designed to thrive on. T1 diabetics, once consuming a corrected diet, will allow inflammation to subside and your metabolism to function in an optimal fashion. Dependence on insulin will be greatly reduced, even possibly eliminated. Do you want to continue on the path of ‘managing’ diabetes and accept the inevitable heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, amputation or neuropathy? If not, enlist the help of a Primal Health Coach to start you on your healing path.

Tom White, www.enddiabetesmanitoba.ca, www.becomehealthy.ca