The beginning of the year is a great time to think about your health and investigate ways of improving it. One of the most effective things that you can do is to get tested nutritionally. For example, Contact Reflex Analysis nutritional testing will determine if you are lacking specific nutrients that could be causing or contributing to an unwanted health condition. If a weakness or deficiency is found, specialized nutritional formulations can be taken to correct the affected areas, so your health can improve naturally. Let 2019 be the year that you take control of your health and well-being.
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To Humble New Beginnings
To be humble… allows for a deep acceptance that everyone you encounter can teach us something new about apart of ourselves you might now know otherwise. It’s the lens that allows each person we meet to be seen as a Buddha, providing us with insights and teachings for our own personal wellbeing and growth. Not everyone will you choose to be connected to, but in that moment in time, when we stay open to receiving another person’s being, we welcome in our own humility and heart, knowing we are all here to support one another in our humanness. Humility is an active release of arrogance, creating an attitude of inclusivity, celebrating and embracing our own self-worth while balancing a deep knowing that everyone here on our planet is just as worthy as we are.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health is an issue that impacts every workplace in Canada. The workplace can contribute positively or negatively to a person’s mental health. Employers and employees both benefit from a psychologically healthy workplace, as it can contribute to better employee engagement and morale, reduced absenteeism, and increased employee recruitment and retention. Some simple ways to create a psychologically healthy workplace include: 1. Promote work-life balance. 2. Have conflict resolution practices in place. 3. Help employees successfully manage workloads. 4. Encourage and model respectful behaviours. 5. Allow for employee participation and decision-making. 6. Clearly define role expectations and duties.
Staying Social as a Senior
As we get older, health conditions, mobility limitations or a lack of energy can keep us from being as socially active as we once were. A diminishing social life might happen gradually as close friends experience the same conditions and family members grow busy. We may not even notice how long it has been since we last spent time with a friend! Isolation has many physical and emotional health risks. Especially if you live by yourself, staying socially active is critical to enjoying a healthy lifestyle. Volunteer at a local organization, join a senior living community or find a group that focuses on similar interests (e.g., knitting, water aerobics, cooking). Get back to living your best life!
Purify Your Home
Here in Canada, due to our colder climate, we tend to seal our homes and buildings with deadly precision. We use the term “deadly” because there is a possibility of over 1500 invisible and potentially toxic substances contaminating your air space right now, Isn’t it time you took control over what you’re breathing? With active purification technologies such as ionization, UV light and Activated Oxygen; we can now effectively remove smoke, odours, allergens, bacteria and viruses! Purifiers such as the pureAir 500C are effective solutions that have a whisper quiet fan when running.
Tips for Safe Shoveling
Shoveling snow can be a great exercise to build a strong and healthy back. As with any exercise, there are a few tips to make it more enjoyable. Wear appropriate clothing–dress in layers with good footwear, headgear, and gloves for warmth. Pace yourself–heavier snowfalls can take a great deal of time to clear, so take breaks as required. Use proper form–keeping your core engaged and using your legs will lighten the load. Soreness is to be expected–but if any pain or soreness lingers for a few days, call your physiotherapist to address your needs.
Learn to Master Self-Compassion
’Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions. This year, why not try something a bit different? Commit yourself to the cultivation of self-compassion. Research demonstrates a strong link between self-compassion, health, and wellness. Indeed, many experts believe it to be fundamental to good mental health. Cultivate self-compassion through a positive daily mantra. Write a kind letter to yourself at the end of each week, by taking the perspective of a loving friend. Once you’ve mastered self-compassion, turn your attention to others. Showing compassion for others is a surefire way to create happiness in your life.
Product Review: Kyäni Sunrise™
Kyäni Sunrise™, is a blend of Superfoods, vitamins, and trace minerals. Taken in the morning, it provides a rich blend of antioxidants that help defend against free radical damage. Kyäni Sunrise™ contains juices and extracts from some of the world’s most potent antioxidant sources, including: Wild Alaskan Blueberries, Concord and White Grapes, Red Raspberries, Pomegranate, Cranberries, Aloe Vera, Maqui and Amla Berries, Gooseberries, Ginseng, Kale, Brocolli, Ashwaganda, Spinach, Mangosteen, Acai, Aronia and Wolfberries. Natural ingredients your body needs to support heart health, healthy blood sugar levels, mental health, and immune system… all in one little pouch!
Vision and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (early or late onset) is caused by an amino acid plaque named amyloid beta. Recent studies indicate the plaque may cause two blinding ailments. One is macular degeneration, and the other is glaucoma. Macular degeneration, characterized by progressive loss of central vision leading to irreversible blindness, affects about 50 million individuals globally. Studies have shown that some kinds of glaucoma, not all kinds, may be related to the pathogenic plaque. Supplements are available for neutralizing the plaque. Yong Han Lee, ReVitamins of Charleswood, Facebook.com/revitamins
Natural Product Review: Rhoziva™
Rhoziva™ is a proprietary herbal blend utilizing the powerful Rhodiola rosea root which helps to fight fatigue, promote mental focus and clarity, enhance memory, increase physical endurance during periods of physical exertion and support physical and mental stamina during times of increased stress. One of the most notable properties of Rhoziva™ is that of balancing the human body’s stress response. It is well recognized that a physically negative reaction to stress is the main contributing factor to sickness and disease. By helping you deal with stress, Rhoziva™ is a simple and proactive first step in bringing your mind and body into balance.
Winter Safe Driving Tips #1
Winter driving can be challenging, but these tips can help you stay safe.
1. Give yourself at least 15 extra minutes of driving time to allow you to relax, focus on the traction available, and adapt without the painful distractions of arriving late at your destination.
2. Ensure visibility is clear by removing snow and ice from windows, wiper blades, and front vent intakes before driving.
3. Invest in quality snow tires and have them properly inflated. In the cold, the pressure inside your tires will drop and cause them to work less effectively, reduce feedback, and waste fuel.
