Your immune system works hard to protect you from injury, illness, and disease. This process usually involves inflammation, a natural response to stress, tissue damage, and harmful stimuli like viruses, bacteria, and toxins. Inflammation functions similarly to an engine warning light, alerting you to the presence of a problem through symptoms such as heat, pain, redness, swelling, and/or loss of function. 85% of the immune system is located in our gut. An anti-inflammatory diet rich in vitamins A, C, and E and the mineral selenium provides your gut with the ingredients it needs to bolster immunity and achieve optimal mental and physical health.

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Since 2006, Janise Somer (nee Bachler), The “Closet Diva,” has helped men and women learn how to dress and to refine their personal image in a way that brings them personal and professional success. Author of “Closet Rescue,” available on Amazon or Kindle, Janise has appeared numerous times on TV and is a professional speaker and educator. Prior to opening her image consulting and speaking business, Janise spent 20+ years as a marketing manager for both corporate and non-profit organizations before taking her image consultant training at the Conselle Institute of Image Management in Utah in 2006.

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April 26, 2019, 8:30 am – 5 pm. This intro to Jin Shin Jyutsu for you and your horse enhances your bond with your horse, aids in its healing, and reduces its pain and anxiety. Windhorse Retreat, Bluffton, AB. Call 403-343-7899 or email [email protected] to register or for more details. $149 inc. text.

Drop in beginner watercolor classes every Monday from the 1-4 p.m. No experience required. Cost is $30. Call 403-597-1594 or email [email protected] to register. More classes listed on ‘Events’ page of SallyTowersSybblis.com.

Relationships take skill and energy to manage successfully. If you’re feeling bogged down by the relationships in your life, consider taking the Red Deer PCN program, “Relationships in Motion.” Participants will learn skills to increase communication, better understand themselves, focus on the positive, and take responsibility for their roles within various interpersonal relationships. This group program is interactive and gives opportunities for self-reflection and skill development. Participants must be 18 of age or older and can self-refer or be referred by their family physician. Call 403-343-9100 to register. Visit website to learn more.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is irritating to have. Physically, very little if anything appears to be wrong with the digestive tract, yet people develop uncomfortable symptoms. Acupuncture can help relieve and even eliminate the symptoms of IBS. Because acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, each person is treated on a case-by-case basis, and the treatment will target the stomach and large intestine meridians. As the body’s energy system (Qi, pronounced chi) rebalances, it naturally begins to balance hormones, heal inflammation, and ultimately get rid of the symptoms of IBS. There are no side effects and most people find the treatments completely painless.

Imagine that our minds and bodies are like a swimming pool. Each time in our life when we have been hurt, fearful or traumatized; we add a “ball” to our pool. Too many balls in our pools, and we may start to experience anxiety and overwhelm; we may be quick to anger or tears or a myriad of other non-serving emotions. For some, these trapped emotions may show up as physical ailments. Gently release the emotions attached to the balls in our pool with Tapping/EFT and enhance your emotional wellness. Ease or eliminate pain and stress. Create peace, joy, calm, confidence & clarity.

Ozone therapy has been used for years as a modality for a variety of dental conditions. Ozone is a wonderful addition to many dental treatments, because it’s natural, safe, and effective energized oxygen achieves excellent results with no risk of allergic reaction or contraindication. Ozone is also thought to have a balancing effect on the immune system, aiding healing by calming aggravated immune cells. Ozone therapy has many applications in the dental office such as treating periodontal disease, root canals, surgical procedures, reduce sensitivity and help repair the early stages of decay.

Looking for a safe and virtually painless procedure to get rid of your varicose veins? Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy is an alternative to surgical stripping to treat varicose veins. This procedure improves appearance and reduces the health risks associated with blood pooling. Treatment is fast and can be less invasive than surgery, as well as offers little to no downtime or discomfort. Advantages of sclerotherapy can include providing quick relief from symptoms, causing no downtime with minimal risk of side effects, being minimally invasive with no scarring, and providing long-lasting results.

Youth HQ empowers youth by fostering a community of support and seeks to instill young people with confidence in their unique identities and abilities, while providing safe environments and opportunities. Youth HQ aims to address the unique needs of youth and develop social skills, life skills, work skills, or self-esteem. Programs and services include Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Camp Alexo, 49th Street Youth Shelter, Mentorship Programs, After School Clubs, and the Canadian Tire Jumpstart and Subsidy Programs. Youth HQ, YouthHQ.ca

Nestled 300 feet below the Monashee Mountain Range near Valemount, British Columbia lies a natural spring. Monashee Water is true spring water and it contains no chemicals or additives, only essential minerals. It’s also slightly alkaline, which many health practitioners believe helps balance your body’s pH and, as a result, enhances the body’s ability to heal itself. Experience the natural spring water difference.