Thank you to our sponsors, donors and attendees from the 2022 Gala Dinner & Dance. The Brandon Regional Health Foundation was able to purchase various sizes of C-Mac Blades for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as well as three Blood Pressure Monitors (NIBPs) for the second floor of the Assiniboine Centre. C-Mac Blades are part of life-saving equipment used in the ICU for patients in need of intubation. The new NIBPs for the Assiniboine Centre will be invaluable during periods of increased respiratory illnesses, as they allow medical staff to monitor and track changes to patients’ blood pressure. Thank you again for your incredible generosity!
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Cooks Creek Kimchi. Established in 2017, Cooks Creek Kimchi is made in Cooks Creek, Manitoba by a father and son team. Having originated in Korea over 2,000 years ago, kimchi is full of both probiotics and prebiotics. It’s traditionally consumed as an ingredient or side dish with every meal. Cooks Creek Kimchi includes only 100% natural ingredients, without any gluten, shellfish, or added colour or preservatives, is low in sugar and salt, and is fully fermented. Choose from three varieties: Traditional, Vegan, and Mild/White. Look for Manitoba-made Cooks Creek Kimchi the next time you do your grocery shopping at Sobeys.
Hailey’s Horoscope
On March 21, the New Moon in Aries arrives, with Aries being the first zodiac sign. Mixed with the New Moon energy, this makes for a very big opportunity for NEW BEGINNINGS. The potent Aries vibe gives you a chance to make those important personal changes in your life. It’s the perfect time to focus on your personal goals, all while being authentic, assertive, and confident. This is your opportunity to move forward in new beginnings towards your goals through experience and action!
Good Nutrition & Digestion = Good Health
No matter how clean, organic, and healthy you eat, if your body isn’t able to digest, absorb, and process essential nutrients properly, you are not benefitting from your efforts.
To do this, your stomach needs to fully digest, your intestines need to completely absorb, and your liver needs to properly process the food you eat.
One of the simplest ways to correct and improve any issue you may have with the digestive process is through nutritional testing.
If a weakness is found in a specific organ, nutritional supplementation can be added to your diet to improve the digestive process and in turn, help you benefit from your wise choices.
Hailey’s Horoscope
On March 21, the New Moon in Aries arrives, with Aries being the first zodiac sign. Mixed with the New Moon energy, this makes for a very big opportunity for NEW BEGINNINGS. The potent Aries vibe gives you a chance to make those important personal changes in your life. It’s the perfect time to focus on your personal goals, all while being authentic, assertive, and confident. This is your opportunity to move forward in new beginnings towards your goals through experience and action!
Thank You for Your Donation
Thank you to our sponsors, donors and attendees from the 2022 Gala Dinner & Dance. The Brandon Regional Health Foundation was able to purchase various sizes of C-Mac Blades for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as well as three Blood Pressure Monitors (NIBPs) for the second floor of the Assiniboine Centre. C-Mac Blades are part of life-saving equipment used in the ICU for patients in need of intubation. The new NIBPs for the Assiniboine Centre will be invaluable during periods of increased respiratory illnesses, as they allow medical staff to monitor and track changes to patients’ blood pressure. Thank you again for your incredible generosity!
Hailey’s Horoscope
On March 21, the New Moon in Aries arrives, with Aries being the first zodiac sign. Mixed with the New Moon energy, this makes for a very big opportunity for NEW BEGINNINGS. The potent Aries vibe gives you a chance to make those important personal changes in your life. It’s the perfect time to focus on your personal goals, all while being authentic, assertive, and confident. This is your opportunity to move forward in new beginnings towards your goals through experience and action!
Book Club: Gentle Nutrition
A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating. Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach to healthy eating that focuses on unlearning diet culture’s toxic messaging so you can build a healthier relationship with food and your body and focus on health- promoting behaviors as opposed to weight loss. When we leave diet culture behind and remove the assumption that weight equals health, we can focus on truly honoring our health and well-being.
Is Food Affecting Your Mood?
Did you know the food you’ve been eating could be contributing to your anxiety, depression, or other mental health struggles? You probably already know that sugar, caffeine, and alcohol are highly likely to affect your mood and behaviour, but food sensitivities can also create imbalances in key chemicals in the brain and gut. If you’re eating foods that cause you digestive issues, low energy, increased cravings and sleep problems, it could be due to food sensitivities. This doesn’t mean you need to avoid these foods long term, but it’s an important piece of the puzzle when uncovering the root cause of your mental health struggles.
Effectively Managing Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition and requires specific, lifelong management. It’s estimated that more than 6 million Canadians are at risk of developing diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not enough to be type 2 diabetes. Managing your health is critical to helping delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Your pharmacist can support you in managing your diabetes effectively by reviewing any current medications, educating you about diabetes symptoms to be aware of, supporting you with healthy lifestyle changes, and offering products and tools to monitor your blood glucose.
Your Annual Denture Check-up
Has it been a while since you’ve last had your dentures checked? 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!
