Did you know that your unique genetic profile can determine how your body processes certain medications? For some people, they may metabolize drugs too quickly and as a result, get little or no benefit from a particular medication. For other people, they may metabolize medications too slowly and as a result, have an increased risk of side effects. Genetic testing can help to personalize your treatment by using genetic information to customize drug therapy and the doses that work best for you. As your DNA does not change, the testing only needs to be performed one time.
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Have a Smoke-Free 2022
Something about leaving an old year behind and looking ahead at the clean slate of a new one inspires most of us to try. We think about making lasting positive changes in our lives, and we do it with hope and enthusiasm. If you’re planning to start the new year without a cigarette in your hand, but have had no luck sticking with past New Year’s resolutions, consider laser therapy. Laser therapy can help to control cravings and withdrawal symptoms. In clinical studies, patients report a noticeable reduction in cravings, and have a higher chance of success in quitting.
Tis the Season to be Mindful
The holiday season has begun and overwhelm is a reality for many. If you are juggling, work, anxiety around the pandemic, and family needs, a little bit of mindfulness can help us gain perspective. The science indicates just five minutes a day can help us be more focused, less stressed and less anxious. Try one of these three tips. One: take five minutes a day to just observe non-judgementally. Two: practice the 5/5 rule by noticing five things about each of your senses once a day. Three: Try uni-tasking (doing only ONE thing at a time) as much as possible. For free resources to cultivate a healthy culture at work, visit wellnessworkscanada.ca ~ Victoria Grainger, Wellness Works Canada
Looking for a way to Release Stress?
Raindrop Technique is a type of body therapy that aims to reach all levels of the body, mind, and emotions. The purpose is to stimulate every organ, and muscle of the body at a cellular level using natural essential oils that support the immune system with the intention of bringing the body into balance and encouraging the release of toxins. A Raindrop session may support symptoms associated with anxiety, stress, headaches, muscle/back pain, etc. Sometimes the detoxification process results in bodily soreness, headache, sinus drainage, coughing or a rash on the skin. For most, their experience is a pleasant sense of improved wellbeing, relaxation, and increased energy.
Local Spotlight: Heart to Home Meals
Heart to Home Meals delivers delicious, nutritious meals right to your door. The company’s team of experts has developed a wide-ranging menu to suit many tastes, dietary needs, and lifestyles, including high-protein, low carbohydrates and/or saturated fat, low sodium, high fibre, vegetarian, and no added sugar options. Heart to Home Meals has a useful diet coding system to help you choose meals that are right for you. Meals also come in mini versions (for smaller appetites), hearty versions (for larger appetites), as well as minced or pureed options. It’s as easy as ordering online or by phone!
https://www.hearttohomemeals.ca?utm_source=wellnesshub&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=alwayson_winnipeg_local&utm_content=education
Don’t Drink & Drive
An average of 10 impaired driving criminal charges and short-term licence suspensions were laid every hour in Canada in 2019, as shown in a new report from MADD Canada. The report shows:
• 86,964 total charges and short-term suspensions were laid;
• 232 charges and short-term suspensions were laid for every 100,000 Canadians; and an
• Average of 238 charges and short-term suspensions were laid, daily.
Stay safe this season:
• Never operate a car or any other vehicle while impaired;
• Never ride with a driver who is impaired;
• Call 911 to report suspected impaired drivers.
Dealing with Difficult People
In the holiday season, we may have to spend more time with people we would prefer to avoid. They could be anyone from embarrassing co-workers to judgemental family members. Want to reduce your stress this season? When dealing with difficult people at a holiday gathering, try these tips:
• Excuse yourself and walk away.
• Smile and listen while breathing calmly to relax.
• Think positive things about yourself.
• Change the subject of the conversation.
• State your feelings in a non-aggressive way.
• Interact with someone else.
• Be empathetic and think about why the person is acting this way.
• Take the high road and remain tolerant, kind, and respectful.
Looking for Donations
SRWC is a small, local charity that depends on your donations. You can make a difference! Your HELP is vital to saving lives. Be a HERO today. Ways to donate:
Online: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/id/78266
Mail: 2nd floor, 225 Vaughan St. Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1T7
Phone: Candace at 204-956-6650 ext. 104
Help For Families
SRWC’s Family Program offers education, counseling and empowerment for families affected by addiction, such as partners, siblings, or adult-children. The Family Counsellor has also been helping people deal with more high-risk situations. “The quarantine has been particularly hard on parents with adult-children living at home. But, there is hope. We meet regularly to help find ways to connect with the positive people in their lives. We create a community that helps to keep everyone stable and sane. There is encouragement and hope in knowing you are not alone and can take back control of your life.” For more information about SRWC’s family program, visit https://srwc-mb.ca/portfolio/family-program/
Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is upon us again. What a great time to find some joy, love, and peace. We hope you can spend time with loved ones, whether in person or from a distance. While we all have an eye on the gifts on the top of our list, we know the best gifts are the ones we give to others. Being able to help someone less fortunate may be as simple as helping a neighbour who is facing extra challenges this year. Let’s all do some random acts of kindness this season!
Workplace Wellness This Holiday Season
The holidays bring plenty of joy, but it can also be a stressful season for many. Focus on workplace wellness to help employees maintain healthy habits and mental health. Choose healthy options for holiday events and give gifts of wellness to employees this year i.e., onsite massages or stress management lunch and learns. Encourage employees to stay active by hosting onsite yoga classes. Support employee’s financial wellness with minimal budgets on events and partnering with local business for discounts and promotions. Be mindful of your decisions and the impacts it may have on your employees. Healthy & Happy New Year!
