Pet Wellness Essential Oil Blend. A gentle, effective blend to strengthen the immune response. Pet Wellness is a gentle yet very effective blend. The essential oils in this blend are known to support and strengthen the immune response while being safe with very low toxicity. May be helpful for those animals under a lot of stress as well as those who have recurring infections that don’t seem to be cleared up by antibiotics and medications. Ingredients: Cinnamomum camphora ct. 1,8 cineole (Ravintsara), Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus Radiata), Cymbopogon martinii (Palmarosa), Melaleuca quinquenervia bs. viridiflora (Niaouli), Hemp Seed Oil.
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Black Seed Oil
Black Seed Oil
Black seed (Nigella sativa) is the new preferred therapeutic oil prized for its immune-boosting and antibacterial benefits to reduce respiratory, viral, and digestive ailments. This oil has been used medicinally in Middle Eastern cultures for millennia. Anecdotally, it’s been said to “cure everything except for death!” And the research is starting to back that up. Studies show that this versatile oil can regulate the immune system, benefit blood sugar, and has anti-cancer activity (Butt et al, 2010). Even though it’s known for its medicinal power, it can be used in cooking and food preparation. Look for a coldpressed black seed oil and for a synergistic blend, use oregano oil and black seed oil together. Look for a combination with vitamins A and D added to give your immune system the best tools to beat the bugs!
Meet Your Practitioner
Rylee McNeil is an experienced male R.M.T. bringing the health benefits of massage therapy right to your door or office. Rylee brings four years of quality work that involves customized treatments for every client to return to pain-free activity. Always discovering new ways to further his practice, Rylee has even journeyed to Chiang Mai, Thailand in search of authentic Thai massage. After 60 hours of practice, he achieved certificates of level 1 and level 2 Nuad Ba Rahn Thai Massage. Rylee enjoys providing convenient at-home massage for anyone with limited time or mobility, or who simply prefers the comfort of their own home.
What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is an unpredictable disorder that makes hair fall out. The condition affects about 1.7% of the population, including children, men, and women of all ages. Hair loss might occur as a solitary patch, multiple patches, or as a widespread loss. While it is considered a medically harmless, non-contagious condition, alopecia areata can affect a person’s well-being and sense of self. There is no known cure for the condition, though there are various treatments that are sometimes used to help manage it. Another option is using hair fillers and lightweight handmade wigs with refined fibres that come in a variety of styles and colours to help people regain their confidence.
Take a Hike
If you think of hiking as simply taking a walk, you’re missing out on all of the great benefits that go along with it. Hiking can be a fantastic cardio workout, which can help lower your blood pressure, strengthen your heart, and even improve your lung capacity. It can also help build strength and bone density, as it is a weight-bearing exercise that uses many muscles at the same time. As well, studies have shown that hiking can improve your mood, boost your creativity, and decrease feelings of anxiety and depression. So, get out and enjoy all that the wilderness has to offer!
Start Practicing Mental Fitness
It’s a good idea to assess your emotional health regularly and to take a few moments each day to practice mental fitness. A few mental fitness practices can include: • Daydream – Think of yourself in your personal stress-free place and enjoy the sensation of being in that space. • Recall – Remember the experiences of having felt loved, comfortable, and confident. • Cope with negative thoughts – Interrupt those thoughts, reject them and know you are NOT what those negative thoughts are telling you. • Share humour – Enjoy the occasions when someone or something can make you laugh. • Exercise – Physical exercise on a regular basis helps to improve your mental well-being.
Clean Eating: Omelet Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
2 bell peppers, halved (seeds removed)
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 c. milk
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c. shredded Cheddar
2 tbsp. finely chopped chives, plus more for garnish
kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Place peppers in a large baking dish and bake 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in turkey bacon, cheese and chives and season with salt and pepper.
When peppers are done baking, pour egg mixture into peppers. Place back in the oven and bake 35 to 40 minutes more, until eggs are set. Garnish with more chives and serve.
Physiotherapy – Getting to the Core
An effective and efficient exercise program prescribed by a physiotherapist can reduce injury and improve function. One such program is Pilates core strengthening. When prescribed and instructed by a trained physiotherapist, it can lead to improved posture and spinal alignment. Pilates strengthens muscles in the deeper layers that act to stabilize the spine. The Pilates method combines modern exercise science with spinal rehabilitation, making it an excellent exercise choice for optimal spine health and function. Consult a physiotherapist for a program specific to your needs. Remember, inactivity is one of the leading causes of chronic health conditions in North America.
Happiness Requires Change
When was the last time you felt truly happy? How much are you judging yourself on a daily basis for not getting it right, doing enough, being enough, for not having the right body, the perfect relationship, the money, the great sex, the successful career and business? What if your body, your relationships, your finances, and your future are just waiting for you to offer or infuse them with new possibilities? There are tools available that can help you change your money situation, your relationships, your body, and your life. A change in your reality requires a change in you.
Book Club: Whose Mind Is It Anyway?
Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Lisa Esile & Franco Esile. Most of us spend our lives trailing after our minds, allowing our brains to take us in directions that are safe and secure, controlled and conformed. Whose Mind Is It Anyway? will help you learn how to separate what you want from what your brain wants and how to do less when your mind is trying to trick you into doing more. In a colorful, funny, and nonthreatening way, it answers the difficult question of how we can take control of our self-defeating behaviors.
Protect Your Pelvic Floor
You are at greatest risk of pelvic floor problems if you are in one or more of the following groups:
• Pregnant or postnatal women.
• Menopausal and post-menopausal women.
• Women who have had gynecological surgery.
• Men who have had surgery for prostate cancer.
• Elite athletes.
Your risk is increased if you:
• Regularly lift heavy weights (e.g., at the gym or as part of your job).
• Often have constipation.
• Have a chronic cough or sneeze.
• Are overweight.
• Have had trauma to the pelvis area (e.g., a fall, pelvic radiotherapy).
• Have a history of back pain.
Protecting your pelvic floor now will save you from problems in the future.
