For International Youth Day, let’s think about what we can do to protect our planet for our youth and future generations! We must replace toxic chemicals and pesticides with natural alternatives whenever possible. These are destroying our lakes, rivers and the soil our food grows in. We should reduce single-use plastics, so much of which has made its way to our oceans. Do your part by using natural cleaners at home and at work! Using a concentrate that you add your own water to, like Orange TKO, can save thousands of single-use bottles from our landfills and oceans!
Community News
Benefits of Martial Arts for Seniors
Low impact martial arts are a safe and enjoyable exercise option for seniors because they can be easily adapted for those with health or mobility issues and the movements are slow and steady. They can also be incorporated into a senior’s daily exercise routine for strength and stability. Low impact martial arts offer both physical and mental benefits for seniors, including: 1) Improved physical strength. 2) Improved balance and hand-eye coordination. 3) Increased blood circulation. 4) Improved cognitive function and memory. 5) Improved sleep quality. 6) Decreased risk of high blood pressure. 7) Reduced depression and anxiety.
Keep Living Your Best Life
A Retirement Living Residence is not just a convenient place to live, it’s an environment in which you can pursue your passions, thrive, and continue living with purpose. It may be daunting to think about moving into a retirement home, but have you considered how your life might improve by making this change? Meet a new network of friends, build new relationships, take part in activities you once enjoyed, or commit to learning something new! Leave the worrying behind when it comes to home maintenance, meal preparation and your own safety – and have us do it for you!
Bioresonance Therapy for Focus Issues
It’s back to school time, and that means kids will be hitting the books again. Those with focus issues/ADD/ADHD may find that school is more challenging. If they’ve been exposed to heavy metals, focusing can be an even bigger issue, since the presence of heavy metals in the body can keep neurons from firing properly and passing messages to all parts of the brain. Bioresonance therapy may be a good option for helping to cleanse the liver and other metabolic disorders in kids with focus issues/ADD/ADHD, addressing possible underlying causes of the condition and helping to lessen symptoms.
Plan for the Future
There are many conversations that families should have. One of those concerns your final wishes. Planning your funeral and cemetery arrangements in advance means you can discuss the options with family in a relaxed, stress-free environment. The other conversation is planning for your future health care. If you were sick and couldn’t speak for yourself, would your family know your wishes? You might be surprised by the space between what you want for future care and what your loved ones think you want. It’s important that they know your values, what is meaningful in your life, and how you would like decisions to be made.
Do you get enough good quality sleep?
A lack of adequate sleep results in an increase of free radicals in the brain, which can have damaging health effects such as weight gain, cardiovascular disease, blood sugar dysregulation, anxiety, and depression, amongst others. General tips for better sleep include going to bed at the same time every night, potent calming teas and practicing meditation and deep breathing exercises. Very important in today’s world is to avoid TV/electronics later in the evening as the blue light they emit blocks melatonin production, which is essential for proper sleep. Also, equipping your room with blackout shades or otherwise creating a dark environment for the entirety of your sleep is crucial – especially in the summer months!
Fitness Q&A
Q: Do older people need to lift weights? A: Yes, resistance training is ESSENTIAL for everyone as we age. We start to lose muscle mass regularly in our 30s, and if we don’t work to build muscle, we can become frail and weak as we age. Q: Does muscle really weigh more than fat? A: No. But muscle is denser than fat and takes up 22% less space in our bodies, so our clothes fit better! Q: I’m over 50 and my weight is fine. Why should I work out regularly? A: Working out is important for many reasons, including improved strength, endurance, and flexibility, which improves our quality of life.
Benefits of Music Lessons for Kids
Did you know that music lessons can have more benefits for children than just learning about music? Learning to keep a steady beat is important for not only movement skills like walking, running, riding a bike, and bouncing a ball, but also has an impact on early language and math skills. Group music classes also provide an opportunity for children to socialize and have fun while learning important social skills and self confidence. Best of all, music is a great way to bond with your child and form connections that can last for many years to come!
Health Fun Facts
Every square inch of human skin consists of twenty-five feet of blood vessels.
A cough releases an explosive charge of air that moves at speeds up to 60mph.
Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself while standing still.
The eye of a human can distinguish between 500 shades of gray.
The width of your arm span stretched out is equal to the length of your whole body.
Home is Where the Heart is…
… Even if you can’t remember which box you packed it in. Is moving a great idea until you actually think about packing up and moving? Of the 100’s of things to consider, you should develop your plan before you ever list your property. No one ever said that “Buying or Selling your home and moving is easy and you’ll never feel like giving up”. Let my years of experience help make it easier by working with you from the start of your plans and helping you keep calm when it is your moving day.
Fitness Q&A
Q: Do older people need to lift weights? A: Yes, resistance training is ESSENTIAL for everyone as we age. We start to lose muscle mass regularly in our 30s, and if we don’t work to build muscle, we can become frail and weak as we age. Q: Does muscle really weigh more than fat? A: No. But muscle is denser than fat and takes up 22% less space in our bodies, so our clothes fit better! Q: I’m over 50 and my weight is fine. Why should I work out regularly? A: Working out is important for many reasons, including improved strength, endurance, and flexibility, which improves our quality of life.
