As we age, paying attention to exercise and health becomes more important. Studies have shown that regular exercise improves biomarkers of health and reduces risk of early death no matter what bodyweight we’re at! This a perfect time to explore the many 50+ friendly physical activity options and to understand the importance of exercise and nutrition for ongoing health and illness-prevention. A healthy diet can boost energy and immunity, and regular exercise is necessary to retain bone mass and lower the risk of fractures and to build muscle strength and reduce the risk of falls. Book a free fitness consultation at Saskatoon’s only fitness facility dedicated to the mature client.
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The Rites of Passage
Funeral rites are as old as the human race itself. Every culture and civilization has attended to the proper care of their dead. There are three common threads for death and the disposition of the dead: 1) Some form of ceremony, funeral rite or ritual, 2) A sacred place for the dead and 3) Memorials for the dead. Researchers have found burial grounds of Neanderthal man dating to 60,000 BC with animal antlers on the body and flower fragments next to the body indicating some form of ritual and gifts to the deceased.
Keep your Heart Tip Top
The heart muscle is your body’s blood pump. It uses the circulatory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to all tissues and vital organs while also removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. Keep your heart tip top with healthy lifestyle choices that include eating whole foods and avoiding overly salted and fatty processed foods, consuming plenty of green tea and garlic, losing excess weight, increase physical activity, quitting smoking, and drinking alcohol only in moderation. Heart-happy supplements include: Multivitamin/mineral, Extra Magnesium, Omega 3 fatty acids, Coenzyme Q10 (age 50+), L-Carnitine and Hawthorn Berry.
Business Profile: Prelude Studios Saskatoon
Prelude Studios Saskatoon is a group of trained Music Therapists who help people use the power of music to address a variety of goal areas, including communication, engagement, academic skills, motor skills, and mental health. Prelude Studios Saskatoon works with people of all ages and abilities. The studio also offers private music lessons and Kindermusik classes for children, and has been awarded the Kindermusik Top Program award. The studio’s Kindermusik classes provide research-based activities that stimulate children’s growing minds and bodies and help their brain cells make the connections needed for every kind of intelligence.
Are You Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Fatigued?
Many of us have symptoms of hypothyroidism but when we get bloodwork done, we are told we are “normal”, even when we feel anything but “normal”. Did you know that most thyroid problems are not actually a thyroid problem? Many times symptoms of hypothyroidism are actually vitamin deficiencies which leads to our body’s inability to activate or use thyroid hormones properly. Our pharmacists are trained in functional and integrative medicine, and we can help guide you through finding the proper supplements to make your thyroid work for you to get you feeling normal again.
Brain Teasers
1. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? 2. What can travel around the world while staying in one corner? 3. What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don’t want to use it?
Brain Teasers Answers
1. Mt. Everest. It was still the highest in the world. It just had not been discovered yet! 2. A Stamp. 3. An Anchor
Book Club: The High 5 Habit
Take control of your life with one simple habit. The High 5 Habit is a simple yet profound tool that changes your attitude, your mindset, and your behavior. So be prepared to laugh and learn as you take steps to immediately boost your confidence, happiness, and results.
Words To Live By
“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresea, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”- H. Jackson Brown Jr.
Words To Live By
“Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.” – Jesse Jackson
Food Cravings & What They Mean
Did you know that certain food cravings are associated with a nutrient deficiency? Craving salt equals a lack of trace minerals, craving sweets indicates a chromium deficiency, chocolate cravings mean a lack of magnesium, craving dairy and cheese indicates an essential fatty acids deficiency, and a red meat craving means you need iron and/or B12. When your body is lacking essential nutrients, it can lead to chemical imbalances which alter the pH of your tissues. Ignoring the reasons behind your cravings won’t change them and will not improve your overall health. Nutritional testing and precisely formulated nutraceuticals are the best way to find out what nutrients you are lacking, give your body what it really needs, and handle those unwanted cravings for good.
