Christmas is the season of giving, of not only gifts, but also our time and energy. If we are not careful, we can quickly find ourselves overwhelmed by all the hustle and bustle of the season. To help you stay grounded and grateful, and truly make the most of each day, consider giving yourself the following gifts: presence, silence, and self-compassion. Presence will help you focus on the moment and keep your mind from wandering. Silence is essential for recharging your batteries and reflecting on all for which you are grateful. Self-compassion will help comfort you when the reality of the season does not match the idealized version you wish to be true.
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Lose Weight & Still Enjoy Wine!
Research suggests people who follow a Mediterranean diet lose 52% more weight than the standard low-fat diet because it isn’t just a fad or limited list of foods. It’s a lifestyle based on a balanced approach to your meals, which focuses on produce, healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, fish, and even some red wine. Committing to losing weight for three months using the Mediterranean diet as a base, along with three booster products and three lifestyle changes, guarantees results. And there is no meal skipping! Look and feel great for all of your holiday parties and events!
Lisa – Modere, LiveClean.Market
Take a Load Off
Maintaining workplace mental health is vitally important. Stats show that most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Using break times is one effective way to improve overall mental health and boost productivity! Oftentimes, busy schedules and looming deadlines prevent us from taking breaks when we need them most. A short time away, doing something we enjoy, helps to reduce stress and emotional exhaustion, while providing a fresh focus and the necessary energy to accomplish tasks. Stretching, walking, listening to music, and reading or watching something funny are all ways to help lighten the load.
Stacey Shule Krueger, CMHA MB & Wpg, mbwpg.cmha.ca
Community Event
Beginning Jan. 11, 2018, 12:00 p.m. Join us for Pilates classes. All skill levels welcome. Physio 4 U, 459 23rd Street, Brandon, 204-725-4066, www.physio4u.net
Resolve Health Issues
Having a health issue of the body (or mind) indicates that you are on the losing end of a dietary issue. It has been proven that consuming food that is appropriate for your ancestral heritage supports your body (or mind) in healing. Food is the safest and most powerful form of ‘medicine’. Food is also the slowest form of poison. Take advantage of a free discovery call with a Primal Health Coach and determine what steps are required to support your body in healing. Eat like your life depends on it, because it does! Tom White, becomeHEALTHY.ca, EndDiabetesManitoba.ca
Take a Load Off
Maintaining workplace mental health is vitally important. Stats show that most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Using break times is one effective way to improve overall mental health and boost productivity! Oftentimes, busy schedules and looming deadlines prevent us from taking breaks when we need them most. A short time away, doing something we enjoy, helps to reduce stress and emotional exhaustion, while providing a fresh focus and the necessary energy to accomplish tasks. Stretching, walking, listening to music, and reading or watching something funny are all ways to help lighten the load.
Stacey Shule Krueger, CMHA MB & Wpg, mbwpg.cmha.ca
Homeopathy for Cold and Flu
As the temperatures drop, we become much more aware of where the closest tissue box is and what doorknobs we touch. Aside from washing our hands regularly throughout the day, we can stock our cold and flu kits with tools like nutrition, supplements, and homeopathy!
Homeopathy, which is safe for people of all ages, offers plenty of preventative options for the cold and flu season. Homeopathy can also reduce the severity and duration of common illnesses.
After treating a cold or flu even once with homeopathy, your body also learns how to respond properly to viruses, boosting your general immune response to keep you healthier longer!
SunDragon Studios, SunDragonStudios.wixsite.com/sundragonstudios
Lose Weight & Still Enjoy Wine!
Research suggests people who follow a Mediterranean diet lose 52% more weight than the standard low-fat diet because it isn’t just a fad or limited list of foods. It’s a lifestyle based on a balanced approach to your meals, which focuses on produce, healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, fish, and even some red wine. Committing to losing weight for three months using the Mediterranean diet as a base, along with three booster products and three lifestyle changes, guarantees results. And there is no meal skipping! Look and feel great for all of your holiday parties and events!
Valdine – Modere, Valdine.ca
Purify Your Home
Do you believe poor air quality resides outdoors, in largely populated cities? Actually, we should look at the quality of air in our own homes, where we spend 90% of our time. Dust, mould, paint fumes, cleaning chemicals, and cigarette smoke get trapped indoors and harm our bodies over time. It’s important to remove stale air from our homes.
Change furnace filters regularly and have your duct system cleaned. Breathe easy and reduce your risk of illness by ensuring that ceiling vents aren’t blocked, and schedule annual maintenance appointments for your furnace and air conditioner before starting them up for the season.
4 Seasons Heating Cooling & Electrical, ServiceMyHome.ca
Community Event
Tues., Dec. 12, Fri., Dec. 15, & Tues., Dec. 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. & Tues., Jan. 16, Thurs., Jan. 18, & Tues., Jan. 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m. FREE 3-class series for people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. Room 209, 2nd floor, Access Winnipeg West, 280 Booth Drive. To register, call: (204) 940-8724.
Community Event
Every Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m. Wellness Workshops. Topics include: Serious Self-Care, Baby Steps in Mindfulness, Soothing our Stress, Managing our Time, Breaking Free from Overeating, and more! Sundragon Studios, 3141 Portage Ave. Contact Lisa: [email protected]
