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Avoiding Tax-Related Scams

Taxes are done, and hopefully, you did not owe but are expecting a refund – a legitimate refund. So many are reporting emails from CRA about a refund ready for deposit in your account, but the details need to be confirmed – just click here. Scam alert! CRA would not send you an email like this. Alternatively, many are advising that they have received calls from CRA about debt owed, myself included, and if arrangements to pay are not immediate, then the police will be called. Scam alert! We need to be careful and confirm directly with CRA any debt owed.

The Science of Holistic Nutrition

The Science of Holistic Nutrition

Holistic Nutrition is a profession that looks at, not only food and its nutrients (and how they help balance the body), but also the How, When, Where and Why of the individual client.

At the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, we have a curriculum that is a balance of both hard science such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry, and social sciences, (defined by the study of people, individually and in groups, their customs and relationships) in courses such as Prevention, Life-stages, Ecology, and Symptomatology. Symptomatology, with its focus on the individual’s identification of health-concerns and symptoms, is a perfect blend of both the hard and social sciences. This allows the holistic nutritionist to assess the whole person and make recommendations to improve his or her health.

Ride Don’t Hide!

Outdoor exercise is a great way to soak up the sun’s vitamin D, get your blood pumping, and reconnect with your community – all proven ways to boost your mental health. Need some motivation? Join Ride Don’t Hide, Canada’s largest bike ride for mental health! Two routes will take riders through Winnipeg’s beautiful streets. Ride Don’t Hide is for cyclists of all skill levels. Come ride with us to honour the recovery journeys of those living with mental illness and celebrate mental health! For details, visit: RideDontHide.com

Product Review: Avena Original’s E-Fusion

This powerful Vitamin E and amino acid complex is formulated to promote energy, health, healing and longevity complete with perfectly-balanced ratios of protein, carbohydrates and fat. This great-tasting, plant-based, 100% RAW whole food provides a variety of naturally-occurring essential nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins, pro-oxidant nutrients, phytonutrients, and tocotrienols. E-Fusion helps your body heal muscles after intense workouts, injury, trauma, and boosts the vitality of your internal organs.

Compassion – or Excuses?

We all need to cut ourselves some slack sometimes. But that can get away from us – compassion can seem like a loophole, a cop-out, or a way out. Then, filled with regrets, we may start self-blaming to compensate! However, real self-compassion is not an excuse – nor is self-discipline a punishment. How do you motivate yourself without being too hard or too soft? How do you operate effectively and work towards your goals? Counselling is a safe and neutral place to work out better ways to meet your commitments without hurting yourself.

Set the Stage for Your Child’s Future

Struggling with a child who is acting out? Or frustrated with school? Overly anxious or shutting down? Begin to bring some ease into your life together by finding a safe outlet for your child’s inner world through creative play and the arts. Imagine your child engaging with paint, puppets, or drums; the healing begins. Acquire tools that will support your child developmentally, strengthen your relationship, and help create a sense of peace and centeredness in your world at home. Rearranging your child’s stage now will deeply impact their coming years.

Benefits of Well-Fitting Partial Dentures

When a person needs a partial denture, it is crucial to have one that fits properly. Metal partial frames are the preferred choice because they are strong and thin. They are more comfortable and enable clearer speech. A good-fitting partial will balance your bite to help you chew better and have a healthier jaw joint (TMJ), plus it will provide support for lips and cheeks. If a partial is not fitting tight around the natural teeth, it will cause damage to the roots of the teeth. On average, partial dentures should be replaced every 7 years.

Kombucha and Trace Alcohol

Kombucha’s initial “open ferment” allows it to breathe and to gas off ethanol and carbon dioxide. This stage will only produce approximately 0.1% ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Home-brewers often perform a secondary sealed ferment to increase natural carbonation; however, this also increases ethanol content. When we harvest and bottle our kombucha, we do not perform a secondary ferment, nor do we force carbonation. Instead, we immediately refrigerate it below 4°C. Our product is therefore known as halal or non-inebriating. The trace ethanol in our kombucha is essentially equivalent to unpasteurized fruit juice, ripe bananas, or your average loaf of leavened bread.

Natural Product Spotlight: RAW Fit Protein

Garden Life’s RAW Fit is a USDA Certified Organic, RAW, plant-based high-protein powder that makes it easy to increase your protein intake. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that mixes great with your favorite food or beverage and contains RAW, organic, and clinically studied ingredients. These natural ingredients help you burn fat, maintain healthy blood sugar, boost your energy, lose weight, and look great! RAW Fit supports healthy blood sugar levels and burns fat naturally with the power of Svetol Green Coffee Bean Extract, RAW Food Created Chromium, Organic Cinnamon, and Organic Sprouted Grains.

Straight to the POINT!

Do you suffer from a stuffy or runny nose? What about itchy, watery eyes? Do you want to avoid daily use of over-the-counter drugs? It could be time to give acupuncture a try. Allergies occur when the body’s protective Qi (pronounced “chee”) becomes weakened. When this protective Qi is not functioning optimally, harmful environmental influences such as wind are able to invade the body, giving rise to allergies and illness. Acupuncture is a highly effective, natural alternative to strengthen and support the body’s immune system. Consider trying acupuncture to alleviate and eventually prevent your seasonal allergies and hay fever. You will be overjoyed with the relief you experience!

Improved Circulation using Acupuncture

Q: My hands and feet often feel cold. Can acupuncture help with this? A: This issue is quite prevalent in both males and females. Acupuncture can treat this by improving blood circulation. The traditional Chinese medical theory explains this by balancing the yin and the yang within one’s body. You can see the difference with one treatment, and multiple treatments will work to solve the root of the problem and maintain the improved circulation.