Preparing for labour begins long before a woman reaches term. Regular acupuncture during pregnancy supports and maintains the woman’s health and the health of the pregnancy. The strength of acupuncture is that it helps supplement, regulate, and harmonize the processes taking place. They can then unfold smoothly and unimpeded, helping foster the conditions necessary for labour to start and progress naturally. Many women pre-book their acupuncture treatments to coincide with midwife or obstetrician visits, and alternate them with their massage, physio and chiro treatments. This helps the body and mind to more fully maximize and integrate the benefits of each treatment.
Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s accounts for 70% of all dementias; usually in people over 65 years of age. Each disease affects particular parts of the brain at different stages and presents differently in each individual. Symptoms to watch for with your loved ones include; memory loss, communication and language difficulties, inability to focus and pay attention, poor reasoning and judgment and changes in visual perception. Quality of life for people affected is greatly increased by having access to specialized services and programs.
Get Back to Exercise
With school in session, it is time to get back into your exercise routines. Go for long walks around the lake or along the water front. Walking with a friend or using your Walking Poles is the key to a revitalized life. Stretching the body increases flexibility and joint range of motion. Having flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Stretching also increases the blood flow to your muscles allowing your body to move, so you can enjoy those long walks and to feel good and refreshed for those busy days ahead. Make the move to a healthier life.
Making Life Better for Local Residents
Are you having trouble making ends meet and beginning to feel the stress of Christmas approaching? The SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program has, for over 50 years, been making sure local children and youth receive a special gift, and adults and seniors have food in the cupboards over the holidays. Registration for the program begins November 14th. Local residents must apply in person at the SOS Community Services Centre in Parksville during business hours. There will also be registration opportunities in Qualicum Beach and Bowser as well. Please visit www.sosd69.com or call 250-248-2093 ext. 229 for more information.
A Special Peace of Mind
Making final arrangements ahead of time is a wise and considerate decision made by more and more families today. It guarantees that your wishes are observed and spares your family from undue pressure at a time of great emotional stress. By planning step-by-step while minds are clear, families can discuss creative and budgetary options. Payments can be made in today’s prices. Perhaps the most important reason to plan your own cemetery arrangements in advance is that it provides a special peace of mind. With everything in place, you can go about the business of living.
Company Profile: Start the Holidays Refreshed
The holiday season is upon us! This year, remember to take care of yourself as you take care of others. Adora Medical Esthetics provides a variety of services such as Botox, Filler, Skin Rejuvenation, medical grade chemical peels, hair removal and much more. Our services are long term, result driven & professional. With the hectic time ahead, take some time out for yourself. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage, hydrating anti-aging facial or a manicure/pedicure- or all of the above. Start the holiday season fresh and relaxed!
Residential Care Options
It is hard to watch the health of your loved one decline. Choosing residential care is an emotional and difficult time for the individual and their family. Exercising due diligence when choosing a home will pay off with a lot of peace of mind knowing that your loved one’s physical and medical challenges are met. Look beyond the decor and focus on the inner “gut” feeling you get when walking into a facility. Smaller private residential care can be a great alternative to the large institutions. It is also a solution while waiting for your turn for an Island Health subsidized bed.
Clean Eating Recipe: Green Bananas
GREEN BANANAS:
Into a blender mix:
1 heaping tablespoon (20 gr) of Enerex Botanicals PURE GREEN ENERGY. Fatigue-Zapping Pure Energy Power.
500 ml of unsweetened Coconut milk.
1 fresh Banana.
1 Tbl of Hemp Seed Oil or crushed hemp seed.
1 cup of ice.
Blend and enjoy.
Clean Eating Recipe: Winter Fruit Salad
Fruit salads aren’t just for warmer weather. Enjoy this delicious raw winter salad, chock-full of health benefits! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 3 apples cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/8 tsp. cinnamon, 1 cup red grapes (seedless), 1 tsp. maple syrup, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup almond yogurt, 1/2 cup raw shredded pumpkin. Directions: Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Serve and enjoy!
Reiki and Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are affecting more and more people in today’s stress-filled world. They can be debilitating on many levels to the person experiencing them. Although there are medical treatments available to help, many find that they are not completely effective and some, in the case of medications, have side effects.
A panic attack usually happens when a person is suddenly overwhelmed by an uncontrollable sense of fear or dread. Some of the symptoms that accompany an attack include breathing problems, ‘racing or pounding’ heart, sweating, chills, nausea, uncontrollable trembling, weakness and dizziness. It leaves the person with a sense of no control and anxiety about when another attack will occur. This begins to affect their life as they begin to avoid social or work situations that may ‘trigger’ an attack.
It is thought that many conditions of the body can be a result of an imbalance in a person’s energy. This imbalance may be caused by stress, illness, trauma, injury or thoughts, beliefs and emotions. The spiritual energy that is Reiki restores the balance in a person’s energy field bringing about, in this case, a reduction in the number and/or intensity of the panic attacks as well as more calm to the body & mind and an increased sense of trust in life.
Product Review: PURE GREEN ENERGY
Invigorate. Revitalize. Restore. Endurance
PURE GREEN ENERGY increases energy and stamina during aerobic & anaerobic exercise, and its unique natural ingredients may also build muscle & boost metabolism. It can heighten alertness without coffee’s and energy drinks’ typical increased heart rate, anxiety, dependency and withdrawal symptoms. PURE GREEN ENERGY enhances brain power: its chlorophyll & potent antioxidants improve mental clarity & alertness; coconut oil MCT heightens brain function by fueling brain cells more efficiently. Its raw greens also increase body alkalinity & reduce acidity to restore healthy pH, which lessens disease & inflammation.
Your get-up-and-go got up and went?
How do you maintain your energy and increase your focus to function at full capacity? It’s tough for anyone to be able to do this all day long. Most of us need a pick-me-up, especially as we age. If you’ve considered reducing your coffee or cola intake and are looking for a replacement, PURE GREEN ENERGY offers these helpful ingredients:
Star Components
- Red Beet Juice Powder:Studies show Beetroot juice boosts stamina and reduces oxygen uptake by the body, making exercise less tiring. How? Beetroot’s component called nitrate turns into nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps increase blood flow & cells’ mitochondrial efficiency, which reduces oxygen requirements. (The fitter you are, the less oxygen is expended during activities.) Study: It may help athletes exercise 16% longer because it improves cardio performance and strengthens muscle contractions.
- Coconut MCT:Coconut oil’s fatty acids offer a quick energy boost because they’re immediately converted to fuel for use by the body. Their small particle size allows far easier digestion so it’s directly sent to the liver, not stored like other saturated fats. These medium chain triglycerides (MCT) only have to go through a 3-step process to be turned into energy vs. other fats that go through a 26-step process! Coconut oil, with 60-65% of fat being MCT, is one of the best sources. MCT (medium chain triglycerides including caprylic acid, lauric acid, capric acid) are one of the top-rated beneficial fats according to USDA nutrient database. Over 1,500 studies prove coconut oil’s benefits that include building muscle, producing longer sustained energy, burning fat and increasing metabolism. It may also improve brain function by fueling brain cells more efficiently.
- Maca:Known for centuries to increase energy, stamina and strength, this Peruvian superfood nourishes muscles and joints, and it optimizes hormone levels. Maca especially balances your adrenal glands which control energy levels, mental/physical stress & fatigue. That means it helps your body cope. The root vegetable is rich in plant sterols, iron, calcium, selenium, phosphorous, magnesium and fibre, and has a nutty caramel-like taste. It contains all essential amino acids so is good to consume pre- or post-workout. Research shows it may help athletes gain muscle, increase strength and improve exercise performance. (One study found it helped cyclists improve their time in a 40-km ride after 14 days of supplementing with maca.)
- Matcha:Why is matcha tea different than other teas? It contains the whole raw camellia sinensis leaf with all of its health-enhancing ingredients, and is not steeped with high heat, which increases the tea leaf’s caffeine and tannic acid. ALSO: Matcha tea’s unique L-theanine, an amino acid, has a relaxing effect that counteracts caffeine jitteriness without reducing increased alertness. Matcha’s super high antioxidants slow the body’s absorption of caffeine resulting in a gentle increase & longer period of alertness with no end “crash.” PURE GREEN ENERGY is therefore completely natural, and does NOT contain the extracted, condensed trimethylxanthine (caffeine) chemical added to energy drinks. Enerex’s energy-booster contains less than 1/6 amount of caffeine that is in 1 cup of steeped matcha green tea or brewed coffee per serving (only 5.8 mg caffeine).
- Raw Green Juice Powder:Pure Green Energy includes our trademark blend of pure, raw, certified organic Alfalfa, Kamut Grass, Barley Grass, Oat Grass & Spirulina for chlorophyll, plant protein & live enzymes. These cold-pressed greens are sourced from soil-rich volcanic hillsides on organic United States farms, making them higher quality than other sources. Green Kamut® juice powder, for example, has 25% more protein, 148% more calcium, and 50% more iron than wheatgrass. These greens are NOT fibre-dense whole plant powders, but are juiced, offering superior taste, nutrient density and alkalinity for the body. These are far more costly and beneficial when juiced (and then powdered) rather than just drying the whole plant that still contains substantial indigestible fibre. They’re 3rd party tested & verified Gluten Free; grasses are cut before gluten develops.
- PURE GREEN ENERGY Additions: We added Cracked Chia seeds for their mega-protein, omega-3 fats and beneficial fibre. Chia means “strength” in the Mayan language because just a spoonful sustained warriors for long distances in battle. Modern research shows they help to build bones & muscles, and support the heart. Chlorella, nutrient-dense algae that’s 60% complete protein, has received a lot of buzz for its health benefits that include detoxification & keeping blood pressure in check. It also has iron, vitamin B12, calcium and antioxidants needed for energy & exercise. Superfood blueberries have been added for extra antioxidants! Their phytonutrients boost energy, brain function and immunity.
- Probiotics:The Friendly Trio® is scientifically proven for a healthy digestive system. Professional-grade The Friendly Trio requires no refrigeration. Its potent good bacteria feature 3 human strains: Lactobacillicus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum. These maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract, help the body absorb foods’ nutrients, make certain vitamins (like vitamin K), and fight invading bad bacteria. The Friendly Trio® contains 1.25 billion live probiotic organisms.
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