Exposure to artificial light at the wrong times of day is one of the largest often-overlooked health risks of living in the 21st century. Blocking blue light serves an important biological purpose, helping to regulate your internal clock to control sleep patterns and other body functions; avoiding blue light at night is crucial to protecting your health. One of the least expensive and simplest ways to protect your body’s internal rhythm, and thereby support healthy sleep and a lowered risk of many chronic diseases, is to wear blue-light-blocking glasses at night.
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What You Don’t Hear
When someone has moderate hearing loss they will hear relatively well if you are talking to them face to face in a quiet environment. They will not hear well if you are walking away from them, in a different room, or if noise is present. People with hearing loss may be unaware of the extent of it: that’s where loved ones come in. Family members who have grown frustrated with them not being able to hear are the ones to prompt them to get a hearing test. Encourage them to have their hearing tested, you will be doing them and yourself a big favour in the long run.
The Painless Facelift
A microcurrent facial is often referred to as a “natural” facelift. This safe and painless facial helps erase fine lines and wrinkles, while firming your skin and defining your features. A microcurrent facial emits extremely low-voltage electrical currents (hence, ‘micro’ current), which mirror your own body’s electrical currents, on a cellular level to repair damaged skin and stimulate collagen and elastin production. Cosmetic microcurrent is beneficial for improvement in the appearance of aged and slackened skin, fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, dark circles and puffiness, enlarged pores, and muscle tone.
Stressed Out? Try a Float!
Float tubs provide a place where one can relax, recover, and remove themselves from their busy and stressful lives. Once settled on the surface of the float tub and the lights go out, (optional) the outside world disappears. No sight, no sound, and no sensation while you are suspended in perfect harmony. Your body/mind instantly begin to slow down as you reach Theta state (deep meditative state), breathing rate decreases, blood pressure decreases, and stress hormones all naturally decrease (cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine). The decrease of stress hormones is because your sympathetic nervous system (“fight or flight”) is allowed to finally turn off (which is very rare).
Product Review: Pure Green Energy
Kickstart your day with a super clean, raw and nutritionally dense organic drink that increases alertness and stamina. Coconut MCT, Maca super-food, Matcha green tea and many other key juiced powders, together with zero calorie Monk fruit, and even human strain probiotics round out this fantastic Kickstarter! A health-packed alternative to coffee & conventional energy-boosting drinks, PURE GREEN ENERGY gives vigor without potentially harmful effects of excess stimulants. It is also a perfect pre-and-post-workout supplement to replenish essential nutrients, improve cardio performance, and revive your workday energy drain.
Ayu What? Ayurveda!
Chances are you’ve heard it before.. so what exactly is it? Ayurveda is an ancient and holistic wellness system from India that is interested in the root cause of our symptoms and in many cases, it is simple and subtle things that we would never have expected would be causing an issue. For example, three drops of hot sauce on your eggs every morning leading to burning headaches, or fresh salad for lunch every day causing constipation, or even eating too much because your taste buds are being deprived of delicious herbs and spices. Ayurveda teaches that everyone is unique and therefore affected by diet and lifestyle in their own unique ways.
Product Review: Eminence Wildflower Collection
The Wildflower Collection is here and cultivated for beauty. Inspired by our Hungarian heritage, A handpicked blend of wildflowers and botanical oils bring a new youthful radiance to all skin types. Enjoy the luxurious floral scent and aromatherapeutic benefits. Included in this collection are the Wildflower Ultralight Oil and the Wildflower Cleansing Balm. The Ultralight Oil delivers antioxidants, moisture, and bioflavonoids, leaving behind soft, healthy skin, hair and nails all year long. Elderflower, Cornflower, and Linden Flower combine forces in the Wildflower Cleansing Balm to remove your day’s makeup effortlessly keeping your skin calm and moisturized.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious virus which commonly affects children under 10. Symptoms include sores, inside or around the mouth, and a rash or blisters on the hands, feet, legs or buttocks. While not pleasant, the disease is also not serious. There is no cure, and preventative measures are the best hope against the disease. To avoid getting the disease, wash hands regularly with soap and water, especially after changing diapers or going to the bathroom. Clean and disinfect touched surfaces and soiled items, including toys, and avoid kissing, hugging or sharing eating utensils with people with hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Take care and play safe!
Product Review: Sonya®
If combination, oily, or normal describes your complexion, look no further than the Sonya® daily skincare system. This scientifically-advanced line of synergistic skincare uses a gel delivery system that carries the aloe, moisture, and botanicals directly to your skin. This range boasts a high concentration of aloe and a hydra-infused system that gently targets skin to improve its overall look and feel. The Sonya® daily skincare system has been formulated specifically for combination skin, which is prone to fluctuate between oily and dry. The gel-based formulas have been designed to control shine while also delivering moisture to where it’s needed most.
Trading Screen Time for Fitness
Most teenagers today spend a great deal of their waking hours attached to their smartphones. This can be to the detriment of their health and fitness levels, with postural deviations occurring in their spine (rounded shoulders and forward neck) as well as too much time in a sitting position. It is so important that we encourage our teens to move their bodies so that they are laying the foundation for healthy bones and ensuring a healthy body composition to reduce the chances of obesity into their adult years. Encourage your teen to get a minimum of one hour a day of physical activity!
Avoid Winter Back Pain
Here are a few tips on how to keep your body free of pain this winter. 1. Check your shoes. Has the tread started to wear down? Falls on ice and snow can be prevented with the right footwear. 2. Stretch. Stiff muscles can make it hard to move freely, and if you trip or fall, your back is likely to be in far more pain than it is now. 3. Stay warm. This is critical to keeping your back healthy—or keeping your back injury from getting worse. Cold weather is one of the causes of joint pain and tense muscles.
