“A vigorous five-mile walk will do better for unhappy, but other-wise healthy adults than all the medicine and psychology in the world.” – Dr. Paul Dudley White
Over-working, over-stressing, expectations of perfection, a critical and complaining cynical spirit, focusing on the negatives in life, feeding a sense of hopelessness through what you read and listen to; all this and more spins many of us out of control and into a depression.
Exercise and depression has been the focus of many scientific studies and research has repeatedly shown that exercise really does help.
The book, The Healing Power of Exercise: Your Guide to Prevention and Treating Diabetes, Depression, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis, and More states, “A universal finding in exercise studies is that people experience a greater sense of wellbeing.” In the book, it is explained, “Our cardiovascular system, endocrine glands, muscles, and bones still function best when the body is challenged by regular
bouts of exertion.”
Exercise enhances your mood in many ways. Although exercisers exercise for a wide variety of reasons, the most powerful reasons are psychological, not physical. Exercisers have found exercise makes them:
feel good. more optimistic. more mentally alert. feel an enhanced sense of well-being. feel more confident. better able to cope with stress and more energetic.
Moreover, some people report they overeat because they are depressed. For many, moderate depression tends to cause overeating while severe depression tends to cause undereating. One large study of overweight individuals found depression was the number one reason for overeating, ahead
of stress.

Wolseley Kombucha uses the highest-quality organic tea blends to handcraft their fizzy, functional beverages and collaborates with other small Manitoba businesses to source local fruit and botanicals. Made with living cultures, Wolseley Kombucha’s award-winning kombucha is fully fermented, low in sugar, and gluten-free, and offers a great alternative to soda and alcohol. The company also has the only kombucha taproom in Manitoba, at their Winnipeg brewery. Wolseley Kombucha’s founder, Michelle, and the company’s small team of fermentation experts are passionate about their products. Look for Manitoba-made Wolseley Kombucha the next time you do your grocery shopping at Sobeys.

The Gala Committee is pleased to announce that planning is well underway for the 31st Gala Dinner & Dance. The event will be held on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 with the theme “An Evening Beneath the Ocean”. Over the 31 years of holding this event, the Foundation has raised $1,074,136 all going towards the purchase of equipment and programs at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. To purchase tickets or to become a Gala Sponsor please contact the BRHC Foundation at 204-578-4227.

LUNGtivity™ is a community evidence-based exercise program designed for people living with COPD and other respiratory issues. With specially trained instructors, the classes are gentle and low-key, explicitly tailored to the needs of those affected by lung disease. The program runs either virtually or in-person, and participants can take part either standing or seated with accommodation for wheelchair access. Helps to encourage daily movement and function and self-management of conditions. LUNGtivity ™ provides a safe and accessible environment. There are various class options; check our website for up-to-date information on our available classes.

Your level of mental fitness can often determine your ability to deal with stressful situations, thrive through change and ultimately, perform at your best. We know it’s important but how many of us commit time every day as we do with our physical hygiene? Here are a few mental hygiene practices you can incorporate into your day and/or encourage others at work to practice. Just try one at a time! 1) Do a round of gratitude at each meeting 2) Write down one thing you achieved and felt great about each day. 3) Practice acceptance of what you don’t like, but can’t change.