You spend nearly 1/3 of our lifetime sleeping, making your sleep posture extremely important to your daily wellbeing. Ideally, your head should remain in a neutral position. When side sleeping, if the pillow is too thick or thin, the neck becomes side flexed with one side being compressed while the other side is stretched; this can lead to compressed nerves. “Head forward posture” which is a jutting forward of the chin, is becoming more prominent with increased cell phone usage. Add to that a back sleeper with more than one pillow, the neck muscles are in a constant state of contraction trying to return to their normal length. Being pro-active could save you from a real “pain in the neck” later.
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Giving Thanks to Your Home
Our home is our sanctuary. It shields us from the outside elements and keeps us safe. It is our haven when we return after a long day and welcomes us when we awake in the morning. This Thanksgiving season, consider giving thanks to your home for its gift of comfort and protection. You could go room to room and mentally consider what you are grateful for, or simply stand outside, looking up at your home, and say thank you. Acknowledging our gratitude for the gifts in our life cultivates an optimistic and appreciative outlook.
Ocean Jasper
Ocean Jasper draws its soothing power from the element of Water. It is a stone of strength and renewal with a slow, steady frequency and a deep circular energy that embodies the interconnectedness of all things. Its patterns are a reminder of how thoughts, words, and actions interact in our world and flow in a circular direction – what you give out, will return. It cultivates patience, coping with change, and giving service to others. Also known as, The Atlantis Stone, it holds mystic knowledge of the ancient city. It is highly beneficial for reclaiming spiritual wisdom, being centered, and gaining insight into one’s past lives.
Dopamine and Mental Health
Dopamine(DA) is a neurotransmitter related with diseases, symptoms, and addiction. The impact of DA in the body is serious and should be talked about more. For instance, hyperactivity of DA can cause schizophrenia. If your brain doesn’t produce enough DA or is not sensitive enough to DA, it can cause Parkinson’s Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome, ADHD, sugar craving, depression, an inability to focus, low energy, low libido, brain fog, and aches/pains. Some people try to solve this deficiency problem with caffeine, but this creates a mineral imbalance that aggravates the symptoms. However, there are natural ways of promoting dopaminergic action in your brain without adverse effects.
Choosing Healthier Transportation
The world of cars is changing fast these days. We are seeing eco-friendlier cars that come with battery electric motor gas engines (hybrids) more frequently on the road every day. What people are starting to choose with increasing frequency are plug-in battery electric motor gas engines (plug-in hybrids) and fully electric motor cars that do not use any gasoline at all! Can you imagine never having to drive to a gas station for fuel again? There is a healthier choice for yourself, your family, and our environment. Toyota produces the majority of the hybrids on the road globally today to show a real commitment to everyone’s health.
Digestive Problems?
Treat the cause, not the symptoms. More than 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year. Whether it’s heartburn, reflux, indigestion, abdominal pain, bloating, irritable bowel, or colitis, those suffering seldom find long-term solutions. Conventional medicines offer temporary relief, but rarely address the cause. If you do not find the cause, the symptoms will continue to worsen. One of the best ways to determine the cause of your condition is with nutritional testing. This non-invasive testing will let you know if you are lacking specific nutrients essential for proper digestion. If deficiencies are found, specific nutritional formulations can be given to address the cause and heal the area.
Asking WHY Does Not Matter
Why asking why does not matter
When something significant happens in our lives or in the lives of those we love, we tend to focus on why did this happened; why me and why now? It’s easy to dwell and obsess looking for the why, but it doesn’t really matter. It doesn’t change the outcome or what just happened. Instead it often keeps us stuck and wrapped in our heads not getting to the more helpful questions like: what can I learn from this, where am I getting stuck and what do I need? What is the gift behind this experience? How can I best be supported and what is in my power to change? What must I surrender and release? As long as we get to the root of what’s needed to shift, transition and move forward that is what’s most important. Once we’ve moved beyond and learned the lesson, then the why is sometimes revealed.
Natural Product Review
Do you suffer from acne or acne scarring? The new Acne Advanced Treatment System by Eminence Organic Skincare is a line of products that utilizes natural and botanical ingredients to deliver a proven solution for those looking to treat or prevent acne. The collection includes a liquid-to-foam cleanser that gently soothes and tones; a 2-in-1 clarifying masque and spot treatment; and an ultra-lightweight, mattifying facial lotion. In addition to this, a potent salicylic acid peel – a professional, in-spa-only treatment that boosts the effects of the at-home Acne Advanced Treatment System – is recommended to rapidly remove blockages to help minimize the look of breakouts.
Keeping Cold & Flu Bugs at Bay
At this time of year, I’m sure you know it’s important to get rest, eat healthy, and exercise so your immune system can function at its highest potential. However, life gets busy and the next thing we know, we’re under the weather with a cold or flu bug. For moments like these a little help to fight those bugs can provide your body much needed welcome relief. Consider a high-quality cold-pressed oregano oil and black seed oil. Look for a combination with vitamins A & D added to give your immune system the best tools to beat the bugs and jumpstart your immune system!
Benefits of Homeopathy
Health doesn’t have to be a compromise and chronic disease doesn’t have to be your life sentence.
Homeopathy offers a holistic and complementary treatment for both chronic and acute diseases. It individualizes patient care by focusing on how symptoms of disease manifest in you, and not on the disease itself. Using homeopathy, chronic disease is manageable in a gentle, permanent, and rapid manner.
After taking an in-depth look at your emotional, physical, and mental symptoms, your homeopath will create an individualized treatment plan. This is typically the prescription of a homeopathic remedy specific to your case, but may also include dietary and lifestyle changes.
Aging at Home
85% of seniors have done nothing to prepare their home for aging. It is important to be aware of the day-to-day tasks your loved one may face and assess the risks accordingly. This can be done by adapting their home to make sure they are safe on their own. Beneficial aids can help an older adult look after their home with dignity. These include chairlifts, ramps, rails, reaching tools, grabbers, and remote controls. These changes can also reduce stress for them. Minimizing risks and making a home safe is so important. Let’s support our loved ones in living healthy, independent, enjoyable lives.
