When cannabis is inhaled the effects are felt quickly, peaking within 30 minutes, lasting up to 6 hours. Inhaled cannabis has a different metabolic process than when you ingest it. Ingested cannabis must first travel to your stomach then to your liver before getting into your bloodstream and brain. When eaten, the same amount of cannabis will deliver more potent effects than when inhaled. When you eat or drink cannabis, you will feel its effects within 2 hours, with full effects peaking within 4 hours and lasting up to 24 hours. Edibles have enhanced bioavailability and greater potency in comparison to inhaled cannabis.
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Fuel Performance Through Healthy Eating
We’ve all heard the saying we are what we eat, but do you know just how much the food we eat affects how we show up in the world? Our bodies and brains function and feel the best when we are providing them with the proper nutritious fuel. When we are eating healthier and providing our body and brain with the proper fuel we not only perform better at work, but in all aspects of our lives. Here are some easy tips to help support healthier eating habits: incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet, plan your meals and write a grocery list (and stick to the list!), and prepare some meals ahead of time so you have healthy options available for those times when you don’t feel like cooking.
Becoming the Creator of Your Life
Why not create beauty in the face of adversity and uncertainty? See raw vulnerability as the courage to be fully acknowledged and understood. Allow yourself the permission to listen to your body’s wisdom and hear what it yearns to share. How can I allow my heart to open wider, create more space and release all that is no longer required? Each moment you are presented with the choice to fully show up, be brave and courageously walk through the threshold of fear, pain, and uncomfortable situations. Or we can choose to run, hide, and lock the doors, freezing into our pain and power. I will hold space and deep prayer as you choose your vital life force!
The Do Diet
When we think about eating better, we often think about what we must take out of our diet – usually the things we like most! What if, instead of starting with a mindset of restriction, we start with a mindset of abundance? What if we were to focus on adding foods in, rather than removing them? This is a suggestion I regularly share with my clients and a first step that many find easy to do. Here are the top 10 foods I recommend adding as part of the Do Diet: fruit, green tea, dark chocolate, omega-3 fats, nuts & seeds, mushrooms, plain Greek yogurt, avocado, olives, and sweet potato.
The Do Diet
When we think about eating better, we often think about what we must take out of our diet – usually the things we like most! What if, instead of starting with a mindset of restriction, we start with a mindset of abundance? What if we were to focus on adding foods in, rather than removing them? This is a suggestion I regularly share with my clients and a first step that many find easy to do. Here are the top 10 foods I recommend adding as part of the Do Diet: fruit, green tea, dark chocolate, omega-3 fats, nuts & seeds, mushrooms, plain Greek yogurt, avocado, olives, and sweet potato.
Product Review: Norwex Counter Cloths
Did you know: it takes about 51,000 trees and 60 million gallons of water to supply North America’s paper towel habit, and the average family of four uses about 26 rolls of paper towels a year? Replace paper towels with Norwex’s ultra-absorbent, reusable Counter Cloths to quickly wipe up spills and messes anywhere! They’re made from 70% recycled microfiber yarn and remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface with water alone (*when following proper care & instructions). PLUS, they offer continuous protection against microbes and odours within the cloth with Norwex’s Baclock® technology. Great for families and the environment!
The Power of Touch
There are approximately 5 million touch receptors in your skin and 3000 on the tip of your finger. Whenever we get touched or when we receive a massage, our body releases endorphins that are natural pain-killers. Massage not only helps us relax, but it also gives our immune system a boost! Receiving a 45-minute massage has been found to increase the number of white blood cells that help defend the body from disease. Do you suffer from sleep problems? 60 minutes of massage have the same effect on your body as 7 to 8 hours of good sleep. The antidote to a stressful day or health ailments could lie right at our fingertips.
Product Review: Norwex Counter Cloths
Did you know: it takes about 51,000 trees and 60 million gallons of water to supply North America’s paper towel habit, and the average family of four uses about 26 rolls of paper towels a year? Replace paper towels with Norwex’s ultra-absorbent, reusable Counter Cloths to quickly wipe up spills and messes anywhere! They’re made from 70% recycled microfiber yarn and remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface with water alone (*when following proper care & instructions). PLUS, they offer continuous protection against microbes and odours within the cloth with Norwex’s Baclock® technology. Great for families and the environment!
Maintaining Oral Health Naturally
Tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontitis are chronic conditions that can contribute to other serious health conditions like heart and cardiovascular problems. Micro-organisms can enter the bloodstream or airways and travel to other areas of the body. Along with regular dental hygiene, some natural supports include: 1) A low-sugar, high-greens diet – to keep an alkaline environment. 2) Oil pulling – use quality organic sesame or coconut oil and swish in the mouth for 20 minutes to help draw out toxins (then spit it out). 3) Probiotics – open a capsule and swish before swallowing or try a specific oral-based lozenge or spray.
Lets Talk About Self Love/Self Care!
What is Self Love/Self Care? It’s a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions which support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. Self love will mean something different to just about everyone as we have different ways to take care of ourselves. It can vary from setting heathy boundaries, trusting and/or prioritizing yourself or not self judging. Self love can be intertwined with self care. This may include listening to your body, putting the phone down, moving your body or learning to become more mindful, kind, patient and gentle with yourself.
Benefits of Independent Living
Independent senior living, bridging the gap between aging in place and assisted living, is a retirement haven for seniors who want flexibility and peace of mind. Independent living communities have blossomed, allowing creative cuisine, independent schedules, private parking, and flexible service programs. Say goodbye to the hassle of utility bills, dishes, vacuuming, or grocery shopping. Independent living communities have in-house maintenance workers, and landscapers to take care of it all for you. Time to start enjoying retirement and living the good life! If you are an active senior looking to get the most out of your retirement, we encourages you to learn more about independent living.
