Ayurveda and Yoga advocate surrender over exertion, emphasizing gentle, supported steps when making healthier choices like overcoming overindulgence. Small, well-supported changes prove more effective, reducing the likelihood of rebound. The goal is to replace habits initially perceived as beneficial but causing issues, with truly supportive routines that foster trust. These changes, purifying and nourishing on all levels, eschew intense sensations in favor of developing profound feelings of enjoyment and contentment. Take advantage of an introductory rate saving $26 when booking three sessions for a total of $199, ensuring a subtle, holistic approach to well-being.
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February Offer at Motion™
Make life accessible with life-changing equipment – No interest or payments for 12 months on purchases up to $15,000. At Motion™, our knowledgeable experts enjoy making life accessible for everyone by identifying the unique needs of our clients and selecting solutions that fit their lifestyles. Let us help you make a difference in your life every day with the right mobility and home accessibility solutions, including wheelchairs, stairlifts, walkers, power lift recliners, bathroom safety items, and more. “Because Motion™ isn’t a place, it’s a partnership.” Take advantage of our humm financing special offer: No interest or payments for 12 months on equipment purchases between $1,501 – $15,000 to March 29, 2024. Ask a Motion™ representative for more details.
Love-Infused Senior Dental Care
Celebrate February by nurturing a radiant smile that radiates love, especially for senior dental health. Adopt gentle, circular brushing motions to care for aging gums and teeth. Regular flossing is essential to prevent decay between teeth and gums. Choose a toothpaste that strengthens enamel, providing robust protection against cavities. Ensure adequate hydration for overall oral health and consider using a mouthwash for added freshness. Regular dental check-ups are crucial for early issue detection. Smile confidently, recognizing that self-love includes caring for your oral well-being. This February, let your smile mirror the joy of love and the commitment to good dental habits.
Sleep Changes & The Elderly
Seniors generally wake up more often during the night and earlier in the morning, have a harder time falling asleep, and spend less time in deep, dreamless sleep. Some measures to help you sleep better include: 1) Eat a light bedtime snack. 2) Avoid caffeine for at least 3 or 4 hours before bed. 3) Avoid napping during the day. 4) Exercise regularly, but not within 3 hours of bedtime. 5) Practice relaxation techniques at bedtime. 6) Don’t watch TV or use devices while in bed. 7) Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
Relocation Stress Syndrome
While remaining at home is possible for some seniors, many others may need to move to Independent Living with Services to get the best care possible. Since moving is a major life stressor, some seniors may experience relocation stress syndrome, with symptoms like confusion, loneliness, and anxiety. To help make the transition to assisted living as smooth as possible, it’s important to: 1) avoid rushing the process; 2) focus on their well-being; 3) make their new home look familiar with personal belongings; 4) help them get involved in their new community; and 5) ensure they have frequent visitors.
Brain Teaser Answers
1. Footsteps. 2. A Ton. 3. Your Future
Clean Eating Recipe
Easy Red Lentil Soup. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil. 2 carrots. 1 onion. 3 cloves garlic. 2 tsp each ground cumin & turmeric. 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper. 1/4 tsp cayenne. 1 pkg. 900 ml. vegetable broth. 1 cup dried red lentils. 1/4 cup chopped parsley. 3 tbsp. lemon juice. Directions: Heat oil in large saucepan. Cook carrots, onion, and garlic until starting to soften, 3 to 5 min. Stir in cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook 1 min. until fragrant. Stir in broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 25 min. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.
February is Heart Month
Did you know that 80% of cardiovascular diseases are preventable through healthy lifestyle and diet. By adopting a healthier lifestyle, you can delay the onset of heart disease or stroke by as much as 14 years! You can further reduce your risk by considering these heart-healthy steps: • Be physically active • Control your blood pressure • Keep your blood cholesterol levels in check • Eat a healthy diet and look for healthy ways to reduce your stress. Talk to your professional CAREGiver™ to discuss how they can help you to make some positive changes in your life.
Class IV Laser for Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain? Acute Injury and a lot of swelling? Try Class IV Deep Tissue Laser which kick starts your body’s own healing capacity 2-3 times! It’s clinically proven by the World Health Organization to reduce pain and restore function to tissues. Injuries need blood flow and circulation to heal and laser does just that. Common ailments that have proven successful are: muscle strains, tendon injuries such as rotator cuff tears, as well as joint sprains. Even acute swelling or bruises can be treated with laser to accelerate the healing process and decrease scar tissue formation!
Igniting Your Passion
Awakening your tender heart opens your passion and life force, welcoming the juices that frees your soul to ~Pass-I-on ~ wherever you go & in whatever you do. Embodying and knowing that each breath matters; where we put our focus and attention, what we value and how we choose to spend our time is who we become. Take nothing for granted as you taste the many flavors of desire that energize your joy and pleasure. Swim in that pool each day, bathing yourself and igniting your fire that fuels your heart to thrive. Choose to become curious and impassioned with and by life.
Book Club: The Pivot Year:
365 Days to Become the Person You Truly Want to be. The Pivot Year is a book of 365 daily meditations on finding the courage to become who you’ve always wanted to be, from the internationally bestselling author, Brianna Wiest. If you’re in a pivot period – if you’re still bridging the space between where you are and where you want to be – remember that the person you’re becoming is already within you. The journey is convincing your mind to act consistently on what your heart already knows it wants to do.
