WINTER ASK was launched in mid-January and runs till the end of March. Your dollars will help Manitoba Disorders Association of Manitoba to provide the following services: phone peer support, advocacy, one-on-one peer support, group peer support, friendly caller, and customized presentations. We currently offer the following programs: youth, women’s, seniors, newcomers, men’s, indigenous, LGBTQIA2 and mixed. Donating is quick and easy with a QR code, e-transfer, credit card, cash or cheque. You can donate individually or corporately. By donating $500 or more will receive a Silk and Snow weighted blanket valued at over three hundred dollars.
Minds in Motion
Register today for our virtual and in-person spring sessions of Minds in Motion – a weekly program for those living with early to moderate signs of dementia and a care partner to connect with others through fitness, fun and friendship! During Minds in Motion, you’ll take part in a gentle 45-minute chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation. Join Minds in Motion today to interact with your community and engage in gentle movement! To learn more and how to register, please visit Alzheimer.mb.ca/mindsinmotion
Hailey’s Horoscope
On March 21, the New Moon in Aries arrives, with Aries being the first zodiac sign. Mixed with the New Moon energy, this makes for a very big opportunity for NEW BEGINNINGS. The potent Aries vibe gives you a chance to make those important personal changes in your life. It’s the perfect time to focus on your personal goals, all while being authentic, assertive, and confident. This is your opportunity to move forward in new beginnings towards your goals through experience and action!
Product Review: RELEAF Stick
ACTIVE RELEAF aims to encourage active wellness through the use of nature’s most powerful ingredients. With a synergistic blend of coconut oil, shea butter, essential oils, and broad spectrum cannabinoid-rich hemp plant extract, ACTIVE RELEAF’s topicals offer a natural alternative for pain relief. Try the Original Formula RELEAF Stick as a reliable remedy to soothe everyday aches and pains. For extra stubborn discomfort associated with joint stiffness, and inflammation, the Extra Strength RELEAF+ Stick is specially formulated to soothe quickly and be long lasting. Apply liberally to affected areas 3 – 4 times a day or as needed.
Anger’s Purpose
Anger’s main purpose tells you your boundaries have been crossed! Something was said or happened that needs to shift, change or stop. Discovering the un-met need under the anger, helps you to feel more understood and allows the layers of grief, hurt, and loss to emerge. Once you discover your unmet need(s), you then have the power to do something about it. Sometimes that means withdrawing and pulling back, creating new boundaries, speaking your truth or expressing your desires and needs clearly. Finding a productive way to express and diffuse your anger by journaling, boxing, or dancing is essential. Holding onto anger is toxic on our bodies and creates havoc, ill-ness and a bitterness that pushes people away…so release and let go as a gift of kindness to yourself.
Look for Local
Cooks Creek Kimchi. Established in 2017, Cooks Creek Kimchi is made in Cooks Creek, Manitoba by a father and son team. Having originated in Korea over 2,000 years ago, kimchi is full of both probiotics and prebiotics. It’s traditionally consumed as an ingredient or side dish with every meal. Cooks Creek Kimchi includes only 100% natural ingredients, without any gluten, shellfish, or added colour or preservatives, is low in sugar and salt, and is fully fermented. Choose from three varieties: Traditional, Vegan, and Mild/White. Look for Manitoba-made Cooks Creek Kimchi the next time you do your grocery shopping at Sobeys.
Thank You for Your Donation
Thank you to our sponsors, donors and attendees from the 2022 Gala Dinner & Dance. The Brandon Regional Health Foundation was able to purchase various sizes of C-Mac Blades for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as well as three Blood Pressure Monitors (NIBPs) for the second floor of the Assiniboine Centre. C-Mac Blades are part of life-saving equipment used in the ICU for patients in need of intubation. The new NIBPs for the Assiniboine Centre will be invaluable during periods of increased respiratory illnesses, as they allow medical staff to monitor and track changes to patients’ blood pressure. Thank you again for your incredible generosity!
Getting a Better Night’s Sleep
In a recent survey, 30 percent of older adults reported being dissatisfied with their sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, here are a few tips to get you back on track: 1) Maintain a sleep schedule and go to bed at the same time each night. 2) Don’t use bedtime as worry time – an anxious mind will have trouble falling asleep so try some deep breathing exercises or reading a few pages of a book to help you relax. 3) Consider the benefits of daily exercise. A study from Northwestern University showed that adults aged 55+ who exercised 4 times a week for 30 minutes a day dramatically improved their sleep quality!
Eating a Balanced Diet
To maintain our health, we need to consume foods that provide us with essential nutrients that our bodies can’t produce themselves. This means we need to eat a balanced diet that includes both macronutrients and micronutrients. People’s nutrient needs can vary based on their age, physical activity level, and sex. Macronutrients include fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and some minerals, and our bodies need these in large quantities daily for growth, energy, and maintenance. Micronutrients include vitamins and trace minerals, and our bodies need them to metabolize macronutrients. Micronutrients are usually required in smaller amounts – from milligrams to micrograms.
Three Tips to Boost Focus
1. Practice Mindful Journaling: set aside time every day to write down how you are feeling right now, sensations you feel, and why you are feeling the way you are. Do this without judgement and be kind to yourself. 2. Practice Gratitude: every day tell a family member or colleague three things you are grateful for – your overall positivity will skyrocket after one month. 3. Try Uni-tasking. That is, focus only on one thing at a time. Want more tips? Check out our full Guide to Mindfulness at Work at wellnessworkscanada.ca.
Hailey’s Horoscope
On March 21, the New Moon in Aries arrives, with Aries being the first zodiac sign. Mixed with the New Moon energy, this makes for a very big opportunity for NEW BEGINNINGS. The potent Aries vibe gives you a chance to make those important personal changes in your life. It’s the perfect time to focus on your personal goals, all while being authentic, assertive, and confident. This is your opportunity to move forward in new beginnings towards your goals through experience and action!