Summer is here and with it comes the joys of planting gardens and tending to your yard. Many people will find themselves dealing with pain as they putter around their green space. The pain is often a result of a simple mechanical imbalance in the way you move. Doing repeated movements when there is a mechanical imbalance can lead to some muscles and/or joints becoming overused, which may lead to pain and injury. A physiotherapist can help determine which structures are causing the imbalance, help correct the imbalance, and provide a simple home exercise program to get you back in your yard working pain free!
Community News
Detox through Your Gut
Did you know the most effective detox is through the digestive system, kidneys, and liver? Ganban-yoku – a Japanese thermal therapy – can help improve organ function by increasing the core temperature as far-infrared rays released from the natural stone beds gently raise core temperature. As a result, people suffering from poor digestive function can experience much-improved bowel movement days after the session. Not to mention, healthy guts not only help with the detox, but can improve the immune system and mental health also. Take good care of your stomach this summer. Guts are your second brain, after all.
Controlling Body Temperature
Did you know there are many benefits of inducing sweat regularly? In modern society, people are more dependent on an outside source controlling their body’s temperature – air conditioning. The sweat glands are the body’s natural thermal regulator. If you use them regularly, the body will be able to regulate the body’s temperature efficiently, and it can even generate more heat from inside – increasing metabolism. Japanese Thermal Therapy is a great way for someone with injuries or arthritis pain to experience perspiration without physical activity. It gently warms the body with a special stone, releasing far infrared rays and inducing sweat while easing joint pains, burning calories, and helping to detoxify.
Ride Don’t Hide!
Outdoor exercise is a great way to soak up the sun’s vitamin D, get your blood pumping, and reconnect with your community – all proven ways to boost your mental health. Need some motivation? Join Ride Don’t Hide, Canada’s largest bike ride for mental health! Two routes will take riders through Winnipeg’s beautiful streets. Ride Don’t Hide is for cyclists of all skill levels. Come ride with us to honour the recovery journeys of those living with mental illness and celebrate mental health! For details, visit: www.ridedonthide.com/mb/ride/winnipeg
Trust in a Matchmaker
Finding love can be a difficult task in today’s fast-paced society. Many people have resorted to the internet in attempts to find a meaningful relationship. Virtual dating can be a very daunting task with terribly mixed results. There are wonderful, quality, single people, of all ages in Manitoba who are at a loss as to where find love. A Matchmaker is often the answer. Matchmaking is an age-old profession that historically has brought love into peoples’ lives for centuries. An experienced Matchmaker hand picks and presents individuals who are suited to their clients often resulting in long lasting love.
Do You Suffer From Hypertension?
Hypertension affects more than one in five Canadians. The Government of Canada states that it is the number one reason for taking medication. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty controlling their blood pressure even with conventional medical treatments. If the cause of your hypertension is due to plaque build-up in your arteries, very often it can be helped naturally. To determine if there is arterial narrowing and restricted blood flow, a simple, non-invasive test using digital pulsewave analysis can be performed. Depending on the results, specific nutritional formulations can be taken to open the arteries, thereby decreasing blood pressure.
Why Children Struggle to Read
We’ve all met them. The children who can’t stop fidgeting in their seats, who hold their heads way too close to their paper when copying, or who really struggle to learn to read, even though they are bright. Sadly, these children are likely the 1 in 4 who suffer from learning-related vision disorders. It is important that parents and teachers recognize the signs that indicate a vision problem (unrelated to glasses). Although a regular eye exam will determine the physical health of the eyes and any need for glasses, it does not evaluate the 16 other visual skills required for learning. To ensure a child is not suffering from a hidden visual dysfunction, a developmental visual evaluation is required.
Get Outdoors for Better Sleep
June is a great time to make improvements to your sleeping habits. With longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures, you can spend more time outdoors. Being outside in natural surroundings not only reduces stress, but the exposure to natural light helps to regulate your sleep and wake cycles. Take this opportunity every day to enjoy a walk in the park, a ride on your bike, gardening, or some other outside activity. More exposure to natural light during the day and less time in front of the TV/computer at night could go a long way to improving your sleep.
Exploring Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivity testing is a valuable tool used by many naturopathic doctors to improve overall health and wellness. A food sensitivity is very different from a food allergy – it is not life-threatening, and usually develops over a period of months or years. Food sensitivities can contribute to inflammation anywhere in the body, and can affect any body system. Common conditions like IBS, migraines, and weight gain often greatly improve when food sensitivity testing is used as part of a treatment plan. Consider visiting your local naturopathic doctor to explore if food sensitivity testing might be right for you.
Community Profile: Kelburn Estates
Kelburn Estates Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Centre is a private residential wellness centre on 45 beautiful acres along the red river, here in Manitoba. We pride ourselves in providing confidential and multi-disciplinary expertise for our guests to reclaim, develop, and sustain a meaningful life. A life free from the destructive mental health disease and related substance abuse. Our mission is to create and maintain a lasting relationship with our guests, families, and community service providers. At Kelburn Estates, we will walk with you on your journey to recovery.
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