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Chronic Cough?

Did you know that regular reflexology treatments can help with chronic cough/respiratory and sinus issues? Who would think that massaging the feet could do that? One of my clients, whom I’ve been working with since the beginning of the year, has been coming to see me for just this. She has had a chronic cough for many years and has had no relief, but after a few treatments she found her cough mostly resolved and now she just gives me a shout when she starts to feel the tickle coming back. She is now seeing me only every 6 to 8 weeks.

Janice’s Feet First Reflexology, Facebook.com/FFReflexology

Clean Ducts for Clean Air

When cleaning your home, don’t forget about your ductwork. Just because you don’t see inside your ducts doesn’t mean you don’t breathe what comes out of them. Each time your heating or air conditioning system comes on, debris in your ducts become airborne, resulting in poor indoor air quality. What are the benefits of duct cleaning?

Having your ducts cleaned helps:

• Improve the air quality in your home.

• Ensure your furnace and air conditioner operate at maximum efficiency. Dirty ventilation systems can lead to clogged air conditioner coils and furnace filters, as well as contaminated blower wheels that could result in a breakdown.

Dora Air Duct Cleaning, Dora-Cleaning.ca

Lose Weight With MINDBAND

MINDBAND isn’t just about losing weight, it seems to have a side effect: it helps diabetes, just as Lap-Band does, only it comes without the stress and danger of surgery, the recovery time, and the strict diet. MINDBAND is simple and easy. You get to relax, and the results are that it makes it easier to stick to sensible eating habits. Why? Your mind actually wants you to eat sensible, healthy food and it is not fighting you to eat that dessert and bag of chips. Real results. One client had a blood sugar level of 19.6. We did MINDBAND and she made a couple of easy changes to her eating habits. Four days later, her blood sugar level was 7.4. This program can also help those who do not wish to lose weight, but are having problems controlling their blood sugar, or for those who wish to lose weight only.

Sherry Wilkinson, WinnipegHypnotherapy.com

Why Children Struggle to Read

We’ve all met them. The children who can’t stop fidgeting in their seats, who hold their heads way too close to their paper when copying, or who really struggle to learn to read, even though they are bright. Sadly, these children are likely the 1 in 4 who suffer from learning-related vision disorders. It is important that parents and teachers recognize the signs and symptoms that indicate a vision problem (unrelated to glasses) is interfering with a child’s ability to read and learn. Although a regular eye exam will determine the physical health of the eyes and any need for glasses, it does not evaluate the 16 other visual skills required for learning. To ensure a child is not suffering from a hidden visual dysfunction, a developmental visual evaluation is required. The good news is that through vision therapy, these vision problems can be fixed.

Grand Developmental Vision Institute, GrandVisionInstitute.ca

Avoiding Falls

As we age, the body begins to slow down, which greatly increases the risk of falling. There are many contributing factors to why we fall, including medication, nutrition, eyesight, strength, balance, and proprioception. Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle can produce in a single maximum effort. Muscles pull from their tendinous insertions on bone to create movement. Proprioception is the body’s awareness of itself in space; this term directly relates to the body’s ability to maintain a balanced upright position while walking, standing, and sitting. It is important to perform exercises that challenge the body, as the body will only adapt to the loads placed upon it. This means that if you are sedentary, your body will not maintain strength or balance, so you must consistently challenge yourself. Talk to your athletic therapist or physiotherapist for exercises to strengthen your body and improve your balance.

Ashley Lund, Certified Athletic Therapist, InnovativeMedicalSupplies.com

The Power of Touch

Studies from the Touch Research Institute have looked at people of all ages with a variety of health conditions and complaints. The range of benefits is remarkable. Here are some highlights from a few of the many published studies. Migraine headaches: Massage therapy decreased the occurrence of headaches, along with sleep disturbances and distress symptoms. Asthma: Children with mild to severe asthma who received regular massage were better able to exhale (a problem with asthma because the air passages constrict). In addition, the children suffered less stress and anxiety. Premenstrual symptoms: After massage therapy, there was improved mood and decreased anxiety. Pain and symptoms of water retention were also reduced. Pregnancy: Women who had massage through pregnancy showed decreased levels of stress hormones and experienced less anxiety. There were fewer complications before and after birth, including fewer premature births.

Chelsea Nault, RMT, Soulful Instinct Massage Therapy

Suffering from Lyme Disease?

Lyme is fast becoming a Manitoba epidemic. How do you get Lyme disease? From a deer tick passing a bacteria called Borrelia Burgdorferi into your bloodstream. This bacteria weakens your immune system, allowing diseases to enter the body. “Many people are infected by nymph ticks, but don’t suspect Lyme disease because they don’t recall being bitten. In fact, 50% of people infected don’t remember being bitten and LESS than 50% of people will get any over-emphasized rash” (Source – CanLyme.com). If you are noticing increasing health problems lately, you may have Lyme disease. One way to improve your immune system is with Bioresonance Therapy. This therapy involves sending healthy frequencies into your body. These frequencies increase the body’s energy and consequently improve your health.

Dennis Ludwig, Evergreen Holistic Health Centre

Why Turn to Holistic Health?

There are countless reasons why people use alternative treatments to enhance their health. For example, people with pain-causing conditions sometimes rely on alternative treatments to reduce their use of painkillers. Others use alternative treatments for help in managing conditions that are often difficult to treat, such as depression. In many cases, people add holistic treatments to their daily routine in order to improve their energy, promote sounder sleep, lift their mood, and alleviate everyday stress. Alternative treatments vary greatly in approach, from professionally administered therapies like chiropractic and massage to do-it-yourself techniques like meditation. Massage therapy is a non-invasive and gentle treatment that can have a powerful impact on your physical and mental wellbeing. Indeed, studies have determined that undergoing massage can help treat back pain, arthritis, tension headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, anxiety, depression, and a host of other health problems.

Julie Sagnes, RMT, ChiroFitWinnipeg.com

The Danger That Lies in MSG

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer added to thousands of the foods you and your family regularly eat. The chemical flavor enhancer has been linked to fibromyalgia, obesity, fatty liver, high insulin and blood sugar, metabolic syndrome, and neurological damage. It’s used in everything from canned soups, crackers, meats, and salad dressings, to baby food, infant formula, and your child’s school lunch. It is used to enhance flavors. Dr. Russell Blaylock, a board-certified neurosurgeon and author of “Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills.” explains that MSG causes brain damage to varying degrees — and even triggers or worsens learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and more.

Aloe As Nature Intended

Aloe has been celebrated for thousands of years for its natural soothing, cooling and moisturizing properties. Here are just a few reasons you will love our Aloe:

1. Supports healthy digestion

2. Provides rapid soothing

3. Immune support & function

4. Dental health & hygiene

5. Collagen & elastin support

Contact us to learn more about how our family of aloe vera drinks, skin care & nutritional products brings the remarkable properties of Aloe to your entire body. Let us provide you with a complete system to help you look better.

Kim, AloeLifestyle.ca

Waking up with Foot Pain?

 

Plantar fasciitis is a common and often persistent foot injury that can affect almost anyone. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). Morning foot pain is a signature symptom of this. In some cases, rest, icing, and stretching may relieve your symptoms. Persistent pain can stop you in your tracks, undermine your fitness and general health, and drag on for years. Healthwest specializes in this treatment as well as treating many other foot problems, by providing therapeutic massage, shock wave, laser, compression sleeves, and orthotics.

Brent Konantz, Ortho. ,RMT LCSP C PED (C) Healthwest Prothotics
MyHealthWest.com