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Basil is more than just a flavorful herb—it’s packed with health benefits! Here are 5 key benefits of basil: Rich in Antioxidants – Contains powerful antioxidants like flavonoids and polyphenols. Supports Heart Health – The herb may help lower blood pressure. Boosts Immunity – Basil has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Aids Digestion – It promotes healthy digestion by reducing bloating and gas.
Reduces Stress – Has adaptogenic properties that help manage stress and improve mental clarity.

Practice Positivity to Increase Happiness

The magic ratio of positive to negative thoughts and/or interactions for maximum well-being is 5:1. Unfortunately, we naturally have a negativity bias and are nowhere near this ideal number. This built-in bias is normal, but not always helpful. Some simple ways to increase our positive thoughts include reframing (for example – instead of thinking it’s raining today, so it will be miserable, think – it’s raining, the perfect opportunity to spend more time indoors and do XYZ). Other ways to increase positivity include connecting with others to hear different perspectives, viewing challenges as opportunities to learn, and finally, practicing gratitude daily. What will you do to increase your happiness?

March Book Club

Genius Foods. Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. Discover the critical link between your brain and the food you eat and change the way your brain ages, in this cutting-edge, practical guide to eliminating brain fog, optimizing brain health, and achieving peak mental performance from media personality and leading voice in health Max Lugavere.

Register Today!

Register today for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s spring Minds in Motion sessions! Minds in Motion is a weekly program designed for people living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners to connect with others through fitness, fun and friendship. During each session, you’ll participate 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

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.

The Perfect Derma Peel™

A revolutionary medium-depth peel is designed to brighten, even skin tone, and reduce signs of aging, acne, and sun damage, it provides powerful results without excessive dryness. This medical-grade peel features a unique blend of acids, antioxidants, and glutathione, a potent anti-aging antioxidant. A gentle numbing agent ensures comfort during treatment. By exfoliating the skin’s top layer, it reveals a smoother, more radiant complexion. Safe for all skin types, the Perfect Derma Peel™ delivers minimal irritation and downtime, making it an ideal choice for glowing, youthful skin.

BRHC Foundation Thrive Conference

This BRHC Foundation fundraiser is a half-day conference being held on May 8, 2025 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. The conference will feature 3 keynote speakers (Amy Oliver, Deri Latimer and Jane Helbrecht), resource booths, and networking opportunities. Both public and private healthcare industry workers will leave this conference with the tools to grow personally and professionally. Funds raised will go towards the new Critical Care Building. To learn more information or to purchase tickets please visit our website. Jo-Anne Lewis, Executive Director, Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation BRHCfoundation.ca

Foods Affect Your Mood

The foods we eat have a direct impact on our mood, energy levels, and overall mental well-being. Nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens, nuts, and fatty fish support brain health and help regulate mood by providing essential vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. Complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, promote serotonin production, boosting feelings of happiness and relaxation. In contrast, processed foods, sugary snacks, and excessive caffeine can cause mood swings, fatigue, and anxiety due to blood sugar fluctuations and inflammation. Maintaining a balanced diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods can enhance emotional stability, reduce stress, and improve overall mental clarity.

5-Ingredient Date Snickers

20 dates – pitted; 1/2 c peanut butter; 3 tbsp peanuts; 1 1/4 c dark chocolate chips; 1/2 tsp coconut oil. Line a plate with parchment paper. With a small knife, make a lengthwise slit in each date, slicing about halfway down. Fill each date with peanut butter & sprinkle peanuts on top. Place dates in the freezer to firm up until completely solid- approximately one hour. Add chocolate chips into a double boiler over medium low heat, stirring as the chocolate melts. Add oil if desired to make the chocolate thinner. Drop the dates one by one into the melted chocolate, flipping to get it entirely coated. Let cool in fridge & enjoy!

CPAP Therapy & Nutrition

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy helps treat sleep apnea by keeping airways open. Proper nutrition supports CPAP therapy by maintaining a healthy weight, as excess weight can worsen sleep apnea. A balanced diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods like omega-3s, fruits, and vegetables may reduce inflammation and improve sleep quality. Avoiding heavy meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime can prevent disruptions to sleep. Staying hydrated helps prevent dryness caused by the CPAP machine, while nutrients like magnesium and vitamin D support muscle function. A healthy diet alongside CPAP therapy can improve overall well-being and enhance sleep quality.