Vitamin B12 plays an essential role in red blood cell formation, nerve function, cell metabolism and DNA production. It can be found in meat, poultry, fish and dairy, or as a supplement. Your body can store vitamin B12 for many years so most individuals will not have a B12 deficiency. However, the following people may be more prone to deficiency: vegetarians/vegans, older adults, or people with digestive tract conditions that affect the absorption of nutrients. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to fatigue, anemia, muscle weakness, intestinal problems, nerve damage, and mood disturbances. Visit your physician or pharmacist to discuss whether you should be taking a vitamin B12 supplement.
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It’s Your Turn to Quit
Quitting Smoking is the most important step you can take to improve your overall health. Within hours of quitting smoking, your risk of stroke drops by 40%. And, after 1 year, your risk of heart disease will have dropped by 50%. Becoming tobacco-free is difficult and often takes more than 1 try to be successful. Your Pharmasave Pharmacist can discuss available options, such as medications, or nicotine replacement items and guide you through a step by step plan which includes how to handle cravings and manage withdrawal symptoms. Take the first step in quitting for good. Speak to your Pharmasave Pharmacist today to discuss all your options.
Contributing to Your Mind & Body
Energy 4 Life and Access Consciousness want to know – how are the landscape of your mind and the terrain of your body doing? If you’ve had your Bars run, not yet had your Bars run, or are looking to add something to your life that would create more for you, Access Bars could be the contribution you’ve been seeking! With the simple hands-on technique, people have shared that they have better sleep, less anxiety, more peace and calm, feel as if they have meditated for hours, experience more joy, reduced stress, and more ease in being themselves.
Volunteering for Better Health
Being a volunteer at an animal shelter is a “feel good thing to do”. Contributing to a cause that is near and dear to you actually improves your heart health and your emotional wellbeing. Cat cuddling is an amazing way to spend time and the actual purring from our feline friends will soothe your nerves, calm your anxiety, and lower your blood pressure. Pets that live at a shelter also benefit by receiving extra love and attention, so go to www.mjhs.ca and fill out an application form today. You will love it and so will they!
Gut Health and Customized Nutrition
With most of the population suffering from a leaky gut and associated symptoms, why not balance your microbiome and take action on your own unique genetic markers? Emerging scientific research shows how environmental influences can affect the expression of our genes. Further discoveries point to the fact that some of our genes can be turned on or off primarily based on nutritional supplementation. You are one-of-a kind, so your supplements should also be as unique. NucleoGenex is the only company able to formulate a precision nutritional supplement to a microgram dose for you, based off your own genetic markers.
Business Spotlight: Alternate Root Organics
Welcome to Moose Jaw’s only locally owned health food store, which first opened in 2011 to provide the community with an extensive supplement selection, along with a wide variety of health and beauty items including natural toothpaste, body and hair care, cleaning products and full cosmetic lines! Our store also carries a large selection of children’s supplements and products along with an array of diffusers, aromatherapy, candles, teas, and lifestyle products. Check out our gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free grocery options and visit our in-store gluten/dairy free bakery, which offers a variety of delicious treats! Stop in today and one of our knowledgeable, friendly staff will be sure to help you with all your health needs!
Yoga is for Everyone
Are concerns about how you look or that you’ll be expected to do advanced poses keeping you from attending a yoga class? Yoga is a great experience for every body and type, at any age. When done consistently, simple stretches and strengthening exercises that target all areas of the body, will help you maintain your flexibility and strength. Seek out experienced and empathetic instructors, who specialize in providing a relaxed and supportive environment where all poses and exercises are well thought out, making the practice safe and accessible. With this support, a path to greater physical comfort and security becomes available and you experience only joy when fear and pain are gone!
Egg Muffins on the Go
1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 cup red pepper, chopped; 1 cup green pepper, chopped; 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 2 cups spinach, chopped; 1 cup mushrooms, chopped; 4 eggs; 4 egg whites; 2 cloves garlic; salt and pepper to taste. DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, peppers and onions. Sauté for 5-7 mins. Add in spinach and mushrooms and cook for additional 2 mins. Add in minced garlic and salt/pepper and remove from heat. Crack eggs/egg whites into a large measuring cup and whisk then add in cooked veggies. Pour mixture evenly into muffin pan. Bake for 15-20 mins, until tops are firm. Cool slightly and serve immediately!
Healing Benefits of Kambo
Kambo is a traditional Amazonian medicine made from the secretions of the Phyllomedusa bicolour frog. It’s used in a traditional ceremony performed by Indigenous tribes, which involves applying the Kambo medicine to small burns on the skin. Some potential benefits of a traditional Kambo ceremony include: Detoxification – Stimulating the body’s natural detoxification processes. Boosted immunity – Stimulating the immune system, enhancing the body’s natural defenses against illness. Pain relief – Interacting with the nervous system, providing a powerful analgesic effect. Mental clarity – Improving mental clarity and focus, reducing stress and anxiety. Spiritual growth – Promoting feelings of inner peace, introspection, and personal growth.
What is Physical Literacy?
Physical literacy is the mastery of a range of fundamental movement skills that enable and encourage lifelong participation in physical and sporting activities. It’s the philosophy that underpins physical education in schools, and more and more, it’s being seen as the most effective antidote to childhood obesity and the many problems associated with our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Sportball champions physical literacy by focusing on and promoting building skills for life, including sport skills, pro social skills, and motor skills. Sportball’s curriculum teaches physical literacy through its methodology, in which all games, activities, and instructions have a purpose and expected outcome.
Government Grant for Hip/Knee Replacements
Did you know that those with a prolonged disability or a medical condition that cause restrictions in daily activities can qualify for a $2,500 yearly credit, as well as a $30,000 Lump Sum Refund. Whatever the medical condition that cause you difficulties with walking, dressing, preparing food, hearing, sight, speech, etc, we have assisted thousands of Canadians get this credit and can help you get the money you deserve. For the most reliable service in Canada and the lowest fee, call Brett Scott 1-844-453-5372
