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Finding Love Later in Life

The dating world most certainly has changed over the years. Gone are the days where people rode the train to Winnipeg Beach and then danced the night away with their new found love! Online dating can be terribly dangerous with trusting people often preyed upon. Many people looking for love after long term marriages find themselves lost in the dating world once they lose a partner through death or divorce. Often people keep busy and active with work and upon retiring they realize they are truly missing the love and companionship the right partner and relationship provides. Trust in a professional matchmaker – Love is possible and fulfulling at any age!

Sports Massage for Golfer’s Elbow

Do you suffer from pain and tenderness inside your elbow? The pain and inflammation are usually a result of overusing the arm in a sport like golf or volleyball, where you repeatedly bend the wrist (wrist flexion) against resistance. Activities that subject your wrist and fingers to excess or repeated stress, like through throwing, hitting, or improperly lifting, combined with poor conditioning or lack of adequate warm-up, can contribute to golfer’s elbow. Massaging and stretching the muscles softens up the tissues and increases the blood flow to aid healing, and improves muscle function. Golfer’s elbow is a very treatable condition, although it can take a few sessions.

The Foot and Back Connection

It has been stated that lower back pain will occur in 80% of the population, sooner or later. An increase or a loss of the normal lumbar curve causes a loss of normal vertebral function and pain. This phenomenon is generally linked to a loss of normal foot function. Simply put, what your feet are doing, your lower back and pelvis will repeat. Collapse of the arches and ankle pronation causes lumbar spinal misalignment, leading to altered spinal curves and disc degeneration. This is addressed by the use of corrective orthotics to give the body a proper foundation, and with chiropractic care, to restore normal function.

Need Cosmetic Dentures?

Teeth have three main functions: chewing food, lip support, and speech. The loss of your teeth can have negative effects on your self-confidence and your overall quality of life. Since your teeth provide structure and support to your cheeks, tooth loss can result in the sagging of your face. It is essential that your missing teeth are replaced as soon as possible. A new set of cosmetic dentures can instantly improve your appearance and remove facial flaws. Age is inevitable, but cosmetic dentures can help brighten your smile and make you feel young again!

Finding Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the new buzzword, and for good reason. Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhist meditation and it has been adapted and incorporated into our mainstream world. Mindfulness defined is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Simple concept, complicated practice and amazing benefits. In mental health, we have been talking about insight and awareness for decades; mindfulness now gives us the steps to achieve those things. It’s a new way of knowing and living. Whether an individual is happy, anxious, sad, fearful, joyful, or overwhelmed, mindfulness creates a platform for deeper understanding, acceptance, and choices.

Those Aches and Pains

Life is stressful. We don’t always eat well, and whether you’re active or inactive, your joints, tissues, and cells are under constant stress, causing inflammation. If your body is overly inflamed (like most people), it makes it harder to heal, sleep, and lose weight.
Symptoms are often conventionally treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). These drugs are cheap and common, but have many side effects and can cause damage to the organs. Plexus Ease contains four amazing ingredients with powerful anti-inflammatories and enzymes, such as New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel, Turmeric, Bromelain, and Serrapeptase. Check out their benefits; there are so many things that make them so powerful!

Need a Fast Recharge?

The thymus gland is a specialized organ of the human immune system. It is also one of the most important glands in the human body. Unfortunately, it starts to shrink and become less active after puberty. This can result in a weaker immune system, opening doors for infections and allergies, and contributing to fatigue. One way to activate the thymus, strengthen the immune system, and gain more energy is to tap the area where your thymus is located, which is the upper chest, directly behind your sternum and between your lungs. Continue tapping (light touch), until the area is a bit tender. Don’t forget to breathe!

Focus on Self-Improvement

“Don’t criticize them; they are just what we would be under similar circumstances.” – Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln had learned by bitter experience that sharp criticisms end in futility.
Do you know someone you would like to change, regulate, and improve? Great! That is natural. You may even feel justified. But why not begin on yourself? From a purely selfish standpoint, that is a lot more meaningful than trying to improve others – yes, and a lot less risky.
Anyone can criticize, condemn, and complain – and many do.
But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.

Caregiver Burnout is Real!

The never-ending tasks that are involved in caring for a loved one can play havoc on the caregiver’s personal life, as well as their health. Many caregivers will die before the person with dementia that they are caring for does. It is vital that caregivers take care of their own health by attending their own doctor appointments, eating well, exercising, and spending quality time doing things that bring them joy. Caregivers should also reach out to other family members and professionals with experience caring for a person living with dementia for support, guidance, and help caring for their loved one.

Selenite’s Calming Properties

Selenite is named after the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene, because of its soft white light, seemingly reflecting the moon’s rays. Its many metaphysical and healing benefits make it the perfect starter stone. Selenite is excellent for attaining mental clarity, helping with rest and meditation, and setting intentions of wellness and calmness towards your goals. Sleep with a palm stone under your neck for deep, soothing sleep, and to re-align your spine. It is a self-cleansing stone, and can also be kept in close vicinity of other crystals to cleanse them of their stored negative energies.

Pilates—How it Works

These exercises are usually done in a specific order at various levels of difficulty. The moves may look simple but take a lot of precision and control. You can do Pilates on a mat in class, at home, or individually with an instructor. Areas that Pilates targets are core areas and legs with focus on stabilizing and strengthening your abdominals and back. It generates flexibility and strength using your own body weight but it is not a cardio workout.