May is a month to celebrate women. Take a moment to breathe and just be. So much time is spent doing. You deserve your time too. Here are a few suggestions. Get more rest, whether it’s by taking naps or relaxing on the couch with a good book. Aim for five to ten servings of fruits/veggies a day; the fresher, the better. Talk with friends and take time to listen to their advice. A fresh perspective can be lovely. And of course, a little bit of exercise every day can make your body happy. You’ll thank yourself!

Losing balance comes naturally with age. But as we age, the consequences of a fall becomes more serious. In fact, complications from a fall are the leading cause of injury and death among seniors aged 65 and older, and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age. At 80 years, over half of seniors fall annually. Voxx HPT socks and insoles will help improve your balance, providing an 8X reduction in fall risk! By reducing injury risk, seniors will have more confidence and freedom in day to day activities.

In the metatarsal part of your foot (the ball of your foot), you have over 10,000 receptors, each designed to give biofeedback to your brain. This feedback system is your neurological system. The brain uses that feedback to create homeostasis, or balance in your body of your various biological systems. VoxxLife’s HPT technology is based on decades of research and improves that biofeedback so your brain can better achieve homeostasis. By improving homeostasis in the brain, you put your body’s “self-healing mechanism” in the best position to work on your overall wellness.

JoAnne Oswald, VoxxLife.com/Jowald

Here in Canada, due to our colder climate, we tend to seal our homes and buildings with deadly precision. We use the term “deadly” because there is a possibility of over 1500 invisible and potentially toxic substances contaminating your air space right now, Isn’t it time you took control over what you’re breathing? With active purification technologies such as ionization, UV light and Activated Oxygen; we can now effectively remove smoke, odours, allergens, bacteria and viruses! Purifiers such as the pureAir 500C are effective solutions that have a whisper quiet fan when running.

Greentech Environmental Canada, [email protected], GTECanada.ca

Technology has made our lives significantly easier, but it has come at a price. We often spend hours on our computers and devices for both work and leisure. This can result in overuse injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, along with a host of other injuries related to poor posture. A physiotherapist can assist in treating and preventing conditions or injuries related to computer and device overuse. To prevent injuries, get a proper workplace ergonomic assessment performed by a physiotherapist trained in that field. If you suffer from neck pain, headaches, or wrist pain, seek the help of a physiotherapist.

Doug Treloar, B.M.R, P.T., PhysioFirstClinic.ca

Numerous studies have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, brain health, autoimmune diseases, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, and cancer. Many facets of modern life such as high stress levels, too little sleep, eating processed and high-sugar foods, and taking antibiotics can all damage our gut microbiome. When it comes to maintaining your microbiome, nothing is more important than what you eat and drink. The internal environment of your gut is directly dictated by what you put in your mouth. Probiotics, fermented foods, natural fats, greens, fruits, and insoluble fiber-rich foods help restore your microbiome and gut-brain signaling.

Hedley’s Health Hut, HealthHutBrandon.ca