Using the Essential Ink Aromatherapy pen with a great essential oil while journaling can help pick up your energy, encourage introspection and invite positive thoughts. Regularly journaling has shown long term positive side effects such as reduction in anxiety and an increase in gratitude and positive thinking. Here are 3 great essential oils to use in your essential ink pen while journaling. FRANKINCENSE – Grounding and calming. It puts you in a great mood to write. CLARY SAGE- Helps create a calming atmosphere. BLUE CYPRESS- Helps calm and south a restless spirit.
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Product Spotlight: KetoPro Protein Powder
Prairie Naturals® KetoPro Protein Powder is a 100% natural and delicious protein powder for anyone, including those on a low-carb or ketogenic diet. KetoPro Protein Powder is formulated with a keto friendly blend of Organic Chicken Bone Broth (rich in collagen, amino acids, minerals and connective tissue building ingredients); New Zealand Whey Protein Isolate (easily digestible low carb protein); and MCT Oil (helps support the high fat macros of a keto diet). This awesome tasting protein comes in chocolate or vanilla natural, made with no added sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavours or colours. (Available at our Southdale and Grant Park locations)
Learning From Our Mistakes
A mistake is only a mistake until the lesson is learned. Life is a classroom for the soul to grow and our hearts to expand. Our relationships are the playground where our patterns show up as we learn how to communicate our desires and needs, find our voices, practice having a back bone and standing up for what feels true. Sometimes we get caught in old patterns that go on repeat and need to discover what belief system feelings and energy inside keeps us stuck. Once the lesson is learned, then all guilt, judgment, shame, disappointment and hurt is important to release.
Hemp-Derived Wellness Product Review
ACTIVE RELEAF is about the movement to embrace mother nature and the powerful healing ingredients she provides us with. We explore options to help both physical and mental well-being. ACTIVE RELEAF is about being good to ourselves. Providing unique and innovative products made from plants which can provide life changing benefits. These hemp-derived products are made for all lifestyles whether you are in need of everyday wellness products to support various ailments, or you are a competitive athlete, their high quality broad spectrum hemp-derived products, that are rich in cannabinoids, are made for you.
Should You Stop Driving?
As we age, driving may become more difficult or stressful due to health issues, vision problems, or slower reaction times. So, how can we tell when it might be time to stop driving? If you answer yes to some of the following questions, consider having a conversation with your doctor or looking into getting a driving assessment done. Ask yourself: Have I had some accidents, even minor ones? Do I get lost even on roads I know well? Do I have trouble staying in my lane? Do other drivers often honk at me? Do things seem to appear out of nowhere?
Nurture Your Four Aspects
Our four aspects – mind, body, spirit, and soul – require nurturing and attention throughout the day. Our mind and body are self-explanatory – both require nurturance in their own way. Our soul is our connection to our higher self, or whatever aspect you pray to. This connection is as unique as you are! Our spirit is what makes us truly unique – who we are day to day, and this above all requires our individual attention and connection to be whole. It’s possible that depression results when we lose the vital connection to these aspects. What will you do today to nurture them?
February is Heart Month
Checking all the boxes when it comes to heart health includes more than diet and a visit to the doctor. Did you know that certain areas of your life correlate with heart problems? Some examples include: violating the laws of love, feelings of compassion being blocked, feelings of resentment or hurt, not feeling approval from others, upsetting family problems, having difficulty forgiving others (including self), wanting release from responsibility, or in a relationship that hurts. If any of the latter resonate with you, perhaps it’s time to re-evaluate some of your life choices to contribute to your heart health.
Why CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle treatment approach that may help a variety of conditions including chronic neck and back pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, digestive problems, insomnia, anxiety and depression. CST treatment involves touch, as light as the weight of a nickel, on areas of the head, neck, and base of the spine. The practitioner is able to “listen” to subtle rhythmic patterns in the soft tissues and fluids surrounding the central nervous system and facilitate the body’s own healing powers to release tension. The client will often feel a sense of deep relaxation as the muscles and organs unwind and the bones of the head and spine subtly realign.
Restless Leg Syndrome
Have you ever been told that you kick a lot during the night? Or perhaps your spouse does. This could be due to Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). The nerve receptors in the bottom of your feet are hyper-sensitive, and this disorder is part of the nervous system that causes involuntary movement of the legs. RLS usually interferes with sleep and is also considered a sleep disorder. People with chronic diseases like Parkinson’s, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy often experience RLS. Sleep is important, even more rest is important. So wear at least one Voxxlife sock to bed to calm the nerve receptors.
When it’s Not Just Aging
While it’s true that some health conditions are more common with age, there are some symptoms that should be discussed with your doctor. 1. Memory loss – this can sometimes be the result of medications, vitamin deficiencies, and some disorders. 2. Vision problems – getting treatment early for certain vision problems like glaucoma can prevent serious damage. 3. Tooth loss – getting regular dental care can help seniors avoid tooth loss. 4. Depression – certain health conditions and medications can make depression symptoms worse, but this problem can be treated professionally. 5. Weakness – a good exercise program can help prevent loss of muscle mass.
Compression Stockings for Travel
Today’s travel often involves long flights in cramped seats that can be very hard on your circulation. Wearing socks or stockings with mild compression will comfortably help increase circulation and reduce the risk of swelling. The compression steadily squeezes your legs, helping your veins and leg muscles move blood more efficiently. They offer a simple, safe and economical way to keep blood from stagnating. Other things that will help you during long flights include getting up and stretching every hour while flying, staying hydrated and flexing your ankles every 30 minutes.
