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The Meditation Shortcut

Qi Coils™, a revolutionary new form of meditation technology, have recently gained popularity among those looking to improve their overall well-being, especially in the areas of stress management, sleep, energy, meditation, and pain management. The technology uses electromagnetic fields to promote relaxation and focus. The coils are placed around the body, and it is scientifically-proven that the PEMF fields they generate help balance the body’s energy and promote a sense of well-being.

According to users, Qi coils™ have helped them to overcome chronic pain and insomnia, and to reduce anxiety. Many people have reported feeling more relaxed and at ease after using the technology, which has also helped them to improve their sleep quality and increase their energy levels. Some users have even claimed that the coils have helped them to achieve a deeper state of meditation and to reduce stress levels.

The technology is non-invasive, contactless and easy to use, making it accessible to a wide range of people. As more and more people are looking for alternative ways to improve their well-being, Qi coils™ offer a promising solution for those seeking to improve their quality of life. David Wong – Founder, QiLifeStore.com

Feel the Love, Not Your Dentures

Valentine’s “month” is in full swing, and nothing gets in the way of feeling romantic quite like ill-fitting dentures. Properly made dentures will be aesthetically pleasing, look true to life, and operate in such a way that your Valentine shouldn’t notice. If you’ve been cleaning your dentures regularly and having annual checkups with your denturist you should have no reason to worry or to lack confidence. If you feel uncomfortable or think your dentures are the wrong size, go see your denturist. Getting your dentures fitted and lined correctly will help them feel more comfortable on the gum line.

How Is Your Cardiovascular Health?

Did you know that you can have cardiovascular disease without experiencing any symptoms? Many people are not diagnosed until the condition worsens to the point where they have angina, stroke, or heart failure: that’s why it is important to start taking steps towards a healthy heart and arteries today. A good screening test for early signs of disease is Digital Pulsewave Analysis (DPA). This Health Canada-approved, non-invasive method will show you how your cardiovascular system is working. This information can then be used to devise a specific program to improve your cardiovascular health before symptoms occur. Remember, what you don’t know CAN hurt you!

Acupuncture for Neck Pain

Neck pain can be the result of joint wear from degenerative conditions like arthritis, nerve irritation from bone spurs or herniated discs, soft tissue strain from injuries such as whiplash, or myofascial pain syndrome referred pain. Along with options like heat and ice application, pain medication, physical therapy and stretching, etc., acupuncture can be an effective way to decrease neck pain and stiffness. This may be related to the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killing chemicals, during acupuncture sessions. Acupuncture can also affect the part of the brain that controls mood, further assisting with relaxation and pain management.

Exploring Options

Our co-ed pre- recovery evening program is designed for participants who may be awaiting a program in a residential setting, mandated to attend, experiencing problems and wanting to explore, if indeed there is a problem. The program is goal oriented, focused on participants’ recovery goals, whether harm reduction or abstinence, deciding to attend a residential program, or staying clean and sober while awaiting a residential program.

“Working a full-time day job limits my options for recovery programming. Exploring Options gives me the opportunity to continue working my regular hours while also working towards my recovery goals. The materials provide important information and the sessions are always interactive and engaging. Exploring Options has helped me identify my reasons for continuing my recovery journey. The support from the group and its facilitators helps me make better decisions in my day to day life and keeps me accountable. I am very grateful for the Exploring Options group!”

Work Sober

Work Sober – Building a New Life for Recovery is designed to give participants who have been sober for a while, the skills and support to reinforce and strengthen their sobriety. We follow the principles of adult learning philosophies and motivational interviewing to engage our participants ensuring that topics covered meet their current recovery needs and skills. Topics focus on understanding what relapse is or isn’t, knowing and identifying the warning signs, managing triggers and cravings and planning for success. Other topics include: Holiday Season Sane and Sober, Grief and Loss in Recovery, setting Healthy Boundaries, and Dealing with Boredom, etc.

“I’ve always come away with hope and a ‘new’ way to look at a personal problem. Listening to others who are on longer journeys than I, has been so very helpful presenting an issue or possibility – giving us time to react and discuss how we have dealt with this personally, or would like to learn to deal with it. This helped me rebuild relationships with friends and family by showing I can be honest with my church friends, and with my brother about my addiction and my journey. I am grateful I now have a place to go for support in my journey of recovery to a new life.”

Substance Abuse Affecting Your Career?

THE COST: Alcohol use and abuse in the workplace among full and part time workers aged 18-65 has now become a major source of revenue loss to small, medium, and national corporations. The direct and indirect costs of substance abuse cost to the Canadian economy, and Canadians is more than $38 Billion dollars per year. The costs to health care, criminal justice system, and lost productivity costs Manitoba over $1.4 Billion dollars, which amounts to $1,094 per person per year in Manitoba regardless of age.
MYTH: It is the illegal drugs that are the problem, Opiates, Fentanyl, Heroin, Meth, etc.
FACT: While illegal, drugs are certainly a problem, Alcohol is still the #1 drug of choice of Canadians and Manitobans, resulting in staggering personal and economical costs for our economy, and devastating to the health of individuals and their families. We have not even begun to calculate the increased overall health and economic costs of alcohol abuse due to the stresses of COVID, such as Issues with relationship violence, absenteeism, sick leave, disability, worker’s compensation, insurance claims, damaged equipment, and litigation, to name a few.

We are Here to Help!

SRWC is a unique recovery-oriented community-based agency which offers pre and continuing recovery and family programs as well as individual and couples counseling. We have gender specific as well as co-ed programs morning, afternoon and evening to meet your individual needs. Short wait time for intakes and entering individual counseling or programs and support. Our evening programs provide programming if you are unavailable during the day due to work, school, child care, or other commitments.

Your Heart Needs Community!

Is loneliness harming your heart? Many studies in recent years have found that social isolation is a clear risk factor for cardiovascular disease – and belonging to a supportive community can actually improve heart health and decrease mortality. But where can a person go these days to meet new people in a safe, caring environment? A welcoming, supportive spiritual community that loves you for the person you are could be just the place to find the connection that your heart wants you to have. Be well – heart and soul!

Product Review Qi Coils™

Qi Coils™, a revolutionary new form of meditation technology, have recently gained popularity among those looking to improve their overall well-being, especially in the areas of stress management, sleep, energy, meditation, and pain management. The Qi Coils™ technology uses electromagnetic fields to promote relaxation and focus. The coils are placed around the body, and it is scientifically proven that the PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic fields) they generate help balance the body’s energy and promote a sense of well-being. The technology used in Qi Coils™ is non-invasive, contactless and easy to use, making it accessible to a wide range of people.

Your Annual Denturist Checkup

It’s time to plan out your 2023, and you should start with visiting your denturist! Full dentures, partial dentures, and dental implants all need the same level of care as natural teeth. If you wear dentures or have implants, it doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for maintaining great oral health. Routine checkups help prevent any major oral problems from developing and allow for planning any changes your dentures require to ensure you’re never without your teeth. With yearly checkups, your dentures and implants will continue to perform properly and your maintained oral health will mean shorter and smoother visits!