Summer means outdoor fun for many people which involves being on our feet for a good amount of time. Swimming and walking bare foot on a sandy beach are clearly two of the best exercises for foot strength and comfort, especially if you have tired feet or sore calf muscles. Some people with bunions may also benefit from this. Walking on soil or sidewalks is also beneficial, and even better with good shoes and pliable soles to give the feet more exercise. If this creates pain, then proper corrective orthotics will be required to bring your feet back to normal.
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Meet Your Practitioner
Meet Chuck Kotyrba from Lisa Reid Audiology. Chuck has been working in the hearing industry for the past 10 years, primarily in rural Manitoba. Born in Germany, Chuck has been a resident of Winnipeg for the past 30 years and enjoys fishing and hiking through the great Canadian outdoors. Chuck looks forward to helping clients improve their quality of life through better hearing solutions, and Lisa Reid Audiology is thrilled to have him as a member of the team.
Functional Movement Flow
Aging is inevitable, but loss of function doesn’t have to be. A strong foundation in movement mechanics allows you to be strong and safe in as many situations as possible. Work to build your fitness foundation from the ground up. Remember, it’s important to establish spine stabilization prior to core strengthening. If you’re an older adult, choose low impact, light intensity exercise classes that can help with mobility, balance, coordination, flexibility, and posture. It’s a great idea to learn about the principals of human movement that will give you the ability to do everyday activities with ease and pain free! Join us @ Functional Movement Flow 204-293-2644 www.ramfitness.ca
Aging in Place
What are some of the best ways to help seniors stay in their own homes as they grow older? Some easy things to do include improving lighting and decreasing clutter from walkways to help avoid falling/ tripping. Installing bathroom grab bars and widening doorways can also help. Technology can aid with daily tasks such as remembering to take medication, securing windows and doors, and turning off appliances. Medical alert systems are also an option. An in-home care provider can assist with physical movement, and personal care and hygiene to increase the level of support and safety when aging at home.
In Your Community
Shayogi Yoga offers weekly summer group classes in a beautiful outdoor setting with the support of your peers. During the 60 minutes, you will be led through a custom yoga sequence with a different focus each week! YOGA IN ST. VITAL PARK. $5, Wednesday’s, 6-7pm. Located in St. Vital Park across from the playground behind the parking lot. Follow Shayogi online for weather updates.
Tips For Staying Hydrated This Summer
• Drink throughout the day! Be mindful of your thirst.
• Avoid sugary drinks, opt for water instead.
• Keep water accessible. Pack a reusable water bottle.
• Try adding soups, popsicles and hydrating fruits like watermelon or cucumber into your diet.
• Choose decaffeinated drinks as much as possible.
• Take sips of water during meals and snacks.
• Infuse your water with fruit. Keep a jug ready to go in the fridge.
• Be mindful of the weather. When it is hot, we need more to drink.
Natural Product Spotlight
Are you familiar with “intermittent fasting” and its numerous benefits? If you like to fast, Innotech Fasting Days™ is formulated to help support your goals with a balanced nutrient powder that is low in calories, keto friendly, vegan, non-GMO, non-dairy, and NO sugar, gluten, MSG, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavours and colours. It has 10 grams of amino acids, and 13 vitamins and minerals, including your daily electrolyte requirement. Drink this during your 18 to 20-hour fast to help optimize energy, glucose metabolism, hydration and electrolyte balance, bone density and muscle mass, and high quality collagen formation, while suppressing hunger.
New to Acupuncture? What to Expect
During your first exam, your acupuncturist will spend time getting to know you and your health concerns. You may be asked a wide range of questions about your symptoms, eating, exercise, sleep habits, emotional state and anything that may offer insight into your health. Your practitioner will also employ diagnostic tools that are unique to acupuncture and TCM such as tongue and pulse diagnosis. You will receive a comprehensive diagnosis and a treatment plan that will explain your underlying imbalance, your time line of care and what types of treatment you will receive. Possible treatments may include using acupuncture needles, cupping, ointment or herbs. AcuMassage Wellness Centre
Music and Dementiast
The effects of dementia are devastating to individuals and their families. Researchers are keen to find ways to ease its symptoms and restore abilities and memory. Studies on music and dementia have shown promising findings. Did you know that the area of the brain associated with musical memory tends to be least affected by dementia? Music therapy may help reduce cognitive decline while improving the memory of people with dementia. In one study, test subjects performed better on memory tests when they listened to music. It has also been found that the emotional content of music can bring back emotional memories.
Clean Eating: Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cup non-dairy milk, 1/4 cup chia seeds (look for powdered chia seeds if you want a smooth texture), 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder, 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey, 1/2 cup cherries, pitted and sliced. DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, stir together milk, chia seeds, raw cacao and maple syrup and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, separate into 4 serving dishes, top with sliced cherries and garnish with raw cacao chips, dark chocolate shavings and extra whole cherries and enjoy! (Recipe adapted Purella.com)
Words to Live By
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. ~ George Bernard Shaw
