The theme for the 2019 Gambling Awareness Week is “Find Your Balance”, in support of maintaining a balanced outlook of the role gambling may play in our lives. In early May, be on the lookout for BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program community events in your area; ranging from sponsored swims, pop up community awareness booths and contests at community centers and other locations. Finding Our Balance in life can be challenging. Striking that balance is easier when we have a diverse array of activities in which to engage.
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Clean Eating: Spicy Hummus
Place ½ cup of roasted sesame seeds, squeeze ½ lemon, 1t sea salt and ¼ cup olive oil in a food processer. Blend until paste. Add; 5 cloves crushed garlic, ½t cayenne pepper, 2T chili flakes, ½t black pepper, squeeze in the other ½ lemon, and 1 can drained & rinsed organic chickpeas. Blend and slowly add approx. ¼ c water to the consistency. Garish with paprika.
Clean Eating: PB&J Energy Balls
To make these delicious and nutritious energy balls, you will need: 8 soft pitted medjool dates (soak in water if need to soften), 1 cup Fatso Peanut Butter, 1 C wheat/gluten-free oats, 1 C almond flour , 2 TBSP dried cranberries and/or raspberries.
Blend first 4 ingredients in food processor until combined.
If too sticky add more almond flour, if too dry add a bit of water.
Roll into balls and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze if desired.
Community Event
Community Event: Eaton Arrowsmith White Rock is offering a 6-week Summer Cognitive Intensive Program from July 2- August 9th. Contact 604-264-8327 or email [email protected] to learn more!
Book Club
What To Do After “I’m Sorry, it’s Cancer.” An Exceptional Guidebook for Navigating Your Way to Health and Happiness. Learn how best to navigate your cancer journey and make empowered, informed decisions. St. Hilaire’s mission is to greatly reduce suffering and ensure you maintain a high quality of life through, and well beyond, cancer. You’ll discover how to uncover imbalances for healing, and you’ll create a unique and personalized wellness plan that will guide you towards health.
ImSorryItsCancer.com
Words To Live By
“Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.” – Orison Swett Marden
Words to Live By
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
-John Wooden
Neuroma and Nerves
Q: What is a neuroma?
A: Pain, numbness, or tingling in the forefoot, usually between and extending into the third and fourth toes, almost always indicates a neuroma, which is caused by the irritation of one or more nerves in the forefoot. This is usually the result of poor biomechanics. Try using a metatarsal pad or custom orthotics. Switching to running shoes with more motion control should be helpful. A podiatrist should be consulted to assess the degree of nerve damage. It is best to wait until the pain subsides or is treated before engaging in long runs or lengthy activities.
Dr. Howard Green, Podiatrist, DrHowardGreen.com
Digestion and Gut Permeability
Gut permeability, or “leaky gut” (as it is sometimes called), occurs when tight junctions in the gut lining become loose. When tight junctions are working properly, they form a tight barrier to keep unwanted things like undigested food, toxins, and bacteria from getting to the bloodstream. Without proper function of this barrier, these unwanted “visitors” can cause problems in the digestive tract and even other areas of the body, including inflammation-related issues. Eating a healthier diet of nutritious, unprocessed foods and avoiding alcohol, processed foods, and foods high in sugar and saturated fat can ease inflammation and calm the gut.
Dr. Kathrine Tavakoli, ND. Dr. Vinnie Dhillon, ND., PerformanceIntegratedHealth.ca
Self-Esteem and Learning Difficulties
Even if children hear from parents and other family members that they have much potential, if they are struggling in school, it can often affect their self-esteem negatively. Students with learning difficulties can become frustrated when they see the gap widening between themselves and their peers, or when they feel that they are giving it their all and still coming up short. This can cause self-doubt and concerns about what friends might think. Working to build the brain’s capacity through available programs and classes that set individualized, attainable goals can help students work to their potential and gain more self-esteem.
Eaton Arrowsmith School, EatonArrowsmith.com
What’s an Investment Advisor?
An Investment Advisor will help you understand your investment style and the investments that will make the most sense for you. If you’re interested in making smart investments, but don’t have the time to devote to researching, monitoring, and evaluating your portfolio and the market, an Investment Advisor is someone you’ll want on your team. A good Investment Advisor will use their expertise to guide you through all of your major financial decisions, taking the guesswork and emotions out of the process. A great way to find an Investment Advisor you can trust is through referrals from family and friends!
Jas Salh, HollisWealth®, a division of Industrial Alliance Securities Inc., HollisWealth.com
