Nutritional supplements play a big role in maintaining our health. But how do you navigate the maze of the hundreds of brands of health and nutrition products available in the marketplace? There are so many different sources offering products that it is difficult to figure out where and what to buy. Your local health food store is a good place to start. It is staffed by experts who keep up with what is new in the industry. They will take the time to find out your needs. Once this discussion has taken place, they will be able to recommend the best products for you.
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Keep Hydrated During the Summer
Remembering to drink your water is important but electrolytes need to be replenished too. In the summer you can get your extra water through food such as melons, especially watermelons. They are high in Vitamins A, B6, C, key electrolytes and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. To make Watermelon Salad, combine 1 lb watermelon and one long English cucumber, both cubed into bite size pieces with 10-20 mint and basil leaves and cubed mozzarella cheese. Dressing: combine 2 Tbsp raw honey with juice of ½ lemon, splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!
Burn Extra Calories
With the early sunrises of summer take advantage of the benefits morning exercising brings: * Morning workouts increase metabolism – A study found that participants burned an extra 190 calories in the 14 hours after exercising. * Morning workouts help you feel better – Exercising creates endorphins that help you feel happier and more positive. Nanaimo Parks and Recreation offers a variety of morning fitness opportunities, including fitness classes, weight rooms, public swims and walking trails found throughout the City. For more information, please visit www.nanaimo.ca
Hypnosis; A Heightened State of Consciousness
Many times a day, your mind enters a trance to clear mental and physical tensions. This is a state you may call daydreaming. When used in a therapeutic way, it is recognized as a natural clearing method that opens the door to deeper work. Hypnosis and RTT are becoming the easiest and fastest methods to let go of outdated beliefs and habits to rebuild a new way of experiencing and perceiving your life. The success rate is 93% compared to 38% and 72% for psychoanalysis and behavioral therapy.
My Ears are Ringing
How can I fix the ringing in my ears? Tinnitus, the ringing in a person’s ear should be evaluated by a qualified Hearing Care Professional and initial treatment should be directed toward ruling out a medical cause. Tinnitus is not curable but there are many ways to manage it. Utilizing counseling, stress management techniques, having a low sodium diet, using hearing aids, and using sound masking devices can help people that experience tinnitus. If you are suffering from ringing in the ears, book an evaluation with qualified Hearing Care Professional today.
Benefits of Reflexology
Foot Reflexology is the application of specific finger pressure techniques on feet, combined with acupressure with focus on reflex points and their connection to our body’s organs. It is a wonderful, natural, health therapy and analysis tool. It improves circulation of blood, encourages lymphatic drainage, rejuvenates life energy, and eases pain within other body parts. The body is fostered to detox and heal itself.
Choosing the Right Pillow
If you are a side sleeper, you need a different type of pillow than your friend who sleeps on her back. When choosing a pillow, pick one with natural fills and organic cotton casings; avoid fills made with chemicals. Wool, organic/natural latex, kapok and buckwheat pillow fillings are all breathable, healthy and supportive. The pillow should be matched with your preferential sleep position. Some pillows are fully customizable, allowing you to unzip and remove some filling to create your perfect pillow height. Make sure to do a bed test before you purchase to find the perfect pillow for you.
Community Profile: Fit Body Boot Camp
Nanaimo Fit Body Boot Camp offers a fitness and fat loss workout program designed to burn fat and get you in the best shape of your life. Workouts are designed to shed your unwanted body fat in the shortest amount of time possible while giving you maximum results under the supervision of qualified personal trainers. Sessions are offered throughout the week; in the morning before work/school hours and in the evening after work/school hours. They have a workout time that will fit your schedule! Since the workouts are only 30 minutes long, you can be in and out in no time.
Easy Warm-Up Exercises
With the beautiful weather of summer comes an increase in many people’s activity levels. We are more motivated to get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. With the increase in physical activity comes an increase in activity-related injuries and muscle strains. To reduce injury occurrence, a very simple thing we all can do is some easy warm-up exercises. Lunges, bending forward, arm circles, side bending, and jumping jacks are some great exercises that can warm up and stretch a lot of muscles before we get going. Post-exercise stretching will also reduce your risk of injury. Enjoy the sunshine!
Signs to get your Dentures Checked
When was the last time you saw your denturist? Your face, jaws and tissue change over the years but your dental prosthesis is made of stable and rigid material that will not adapt to these changes. Here are some signs that your dental prosthesis need to be checked. *Problems chewing certain foods, *Thinning lips, sagging mouth or change in facial features, *Prosthesis loose or falling out when speaking or laughing *Discoloration and odor. These changes happen gradually and you may not notice them happening. Your denturist is the most qualified person to tell you when your dentures need to be replaced.
Boost Your Love Life with Acupuncture
If your love life needs a boost, have you considered Acupuncture to help a sagging libido? Acupuncture may just be the ticket to improve your love life and reignite your fire. Waning sexual interest can be due to both emotional and physical issues including hormonal imbalances and relationship conflicts. Chinese medicine sees low libido as an imbalance of Qi (energy) within the organ systems. Once the cause of the problems has been discovered, specific points on the body are addressed to strengthen both the mind and body. This can help bring you back to prime sexual health.
