If you decide to bring your pet along on a trip, take a few things into consideration. Air travel can be particularly dangerous for animals with “pushed in” faces like bulldogs or pugs. Their short nasal passages leave them especially vulnerable to oxygen deprivation. If flying with your pet is the only option, find out whether they can travel in the cabin with you. You must call the airline well in advance; there are limits to the number of animals allowed in the cabin. Travel is a stressful event for animals, so remember to plan ahead of time, and talk with your veterinarian if you have other concerns.
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Is my Cell Phone Harming my Health?
You take care of yourself, you eat the right foods, and you exercise. But still, you are not feeling the vibrancy you once had. Perhaps you are part of a group of thousands of people worldwide who suffer from a condition known as electro-hypersensitivity (EHS). EHS results from over-exposure to electricity from building wiring and wireless technology. Not recognizing the health effects caused by EMFs can result in healthcare providers missing an important factor in their search for the causes of illness. The first step in assessing your health is to have an electromagnetic field (EMF) survey conducted of your home and office to reduce or eliminate EMFs.
Spring Fever and Vitamins
There seems to be two ‘end of winter’ or ‘spring fever’ explanations. The oldest refers to a couple of centuries ago, when Dr. Lind and the Royal British Navy made us very aware of scurvy, lemons and limes, and eventually vitamin C. The other explanation refers to seasonal affective disorder, resulting from months of little to no sunshine and low vitamin D. One feels unwell, fatigued, and depressed. Today, we have light box therapy and counsellors. As spring arrives, reflect on the winter and prepare for next year as you enjoy the sunshine now. Learn how to feel your best! Connect with a counsellor.
Expressive Therapies for Children
Expressive therapies is a healing discipline that offers you the chance to paint, dance, act, play, and be musical to create change and build connection in your life. It is particularly effective with children, as they are far more likely to be comfortable and able to express their inner world with paint or puppets than with words. This can help children release feelings they may not know how to let go of otherwise. Expressive therapies can lower anxiety and stress, heal and strengthen relationships, regulate behaviour, as well as help with trauma, autism, and disabilities. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help in difficult times.
Take a Load Off
Maintaining workplace mental health is vitally important. Stats show that most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Using break times is one effective way to improve overall mental health and boost productivity! Oftentimes, busy schedules and looming deadlines prevent us from taking breaks when we need them most. A short time away, doing something we enjoy, helps to reduce stress and emotional exhaustion, while providing a fresh focus and the necessary energy to accomplish tasks. Stretching, walking, listening to music, and reading or watching something funny are all ways to help lighten the load.
Women Empowering Women
It’s time to raise awareness around new initiatives women are taking to help their female counterparts achieve their goals. The Victoria Women’s Expo is about empowering each other – whether a career stay-at-home mom, community volunteer, or CEO. The mission is to help women connect with each other to make the world a better place. The vision is propelling the effort to build a global community of strong women, who will help one another succeed, and mentor girls ascending the ladder into adulthood. Women helping women: it can be a real movement to grow a sisterhood for a better tomorrow.
Combining Massage and Yoga
Yoga and massage aren’t the only ways to relieve stress and reduce pain. But when combined, they make the perfect combination for your health. Yoga classes and massage therapy are tailored to fit your personal needs. Depending on your schedule and desired results, you may want to enjoy a massage before or after a yoga session. Schedule your massage prior to attending yoga class to warm up and stretch your muscles. If you’re looking for a more relaxing experience, schedule your massage for after a yoga session, when you have more leisure time and can relax your mind, and possibly even drift off peacefully.
Connecting with Trees
“Nature Speak” by Ted Andrews provides a great resource in connecting with nature spirits through trees. A 40-foot tree releases 60 cubic feet of pure oxygen every day. Trees provide shelter for animals, and their roots provide a doorway to the faerie realm, giving us the opportunity to communicate with them. Find a favourite tree or plant a new one, nurture it, talk to it, and touch it. Quietly listen and look. Eventually, you will see tree spirits. Their magical attributes will tell you what you need to know on your life journey.
Product Review: Avena Original’s Superfood
Hand-harvested and sun-dried, Avena’s Original’s Super Foods choose deliver outstanding nutrition. They combine dense greens and herbs with the nutrition your body needs to thrive. A scoop of Superfood contains 100% RAW living foods such as Cellulase Enzymes, Alpha-Amylase Enzymes, Beta Carotene, Pineapple Fruit, Celery Seed, Kelp, Beet Root, Broccoli Stem/Flower, Kale Leaf, Irish Moss, Artichoke, Echinacea Root, Siberian Ginseng, Horsetail, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf, Barley Grass, Catalase, Whole Mushroom, Acerola Cherry Fruit, Maltase, Alfalfa Herb Top, Dulse Whole Plant, Pea Protein, Protease Enzymes, Milk Thistle, Tomato Fruit, Spinach, Dandelion Root, Lipase, Wheat Grass, & Phytase Enzymes. Every serving is the equivalent of eating a fresh salad or green smoothie!
Ask the Expert
Q: I’ve heard that there’s some benefit in using marijuana to treat eye disease. Is this true?
A: There have been earnest studies about the possible eye-pressure lowering effect from marijuana to help one specific eye disease, glaucoma. According to the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, the clinical utility of marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma is limited by the inability to separate the potential clinical action from the undesirable neuropsychological and behavioural effects. The Society does not support the medical use of marijuana for the treatment of glaucoma due to the short duration of action, the incidence of undesirable psychotropic and other systemic side effects and the absence of scientific evidence showing a beneficial effect on the course of the disease. In short, treatment with specific eye drops or surgery is far safer and more effective.
Every Breath You Take
Each of the 20 breaths you take per minute supplies essential oxygen to your body’s cells while dispelling carbon dioxide. This helps revitalize your entire body from the respiratory system to your digestive system. How you feel, your energy level, clarity of mind and mood is dependent on how well your bodily systems are functioning
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Breathing clean air that is free of unhealthy chemicals and gases helps maintain a healthy body and a happier mindset. Using products with activated charcoals in your home helps absorb odours and chemicals that prevent you from making every breath you take clean and revitalizing.
