Eye coordination and eye movement disorders have very similar symptoms to ADD/ADHD. When you have a child who has difficulty concentrating in school or at home, especially with reading or writing assignments, it is vital that you rule out the possibility that a vision problem may be contributing to your child’s difficulties, before you assume that it’s ADD/ADHD. Not all eye doctors test for vision problems that interfere with reading, learning, and paying attention. To find a doctor near you who provides this type of testing, visit the website for the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, www.covd.org.
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Support for Dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful movements or postures. Approximately 50,000 people in Canada have dystonia, which is the third most common movement disorder following essential tremor and Parkinson’s. Dystonia can often be misdiagnosed for extended periods of time. The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Canada is the only charitable organization that is dedicated to supporting dystonia patients, and their families, in Canada. The DMRF Winnipeg Support Group is here to help you: bcrow@mymts.net,
Positive Mental Health in the Classroom
School is an important place to help students build self-esteem, self-confidence and a sense of control over their lives. Teachers have an incredible impact on the lives of their students and have a role to play in developing positive mental health. By involving the whole school community, teachers can foster supportive relationships within their classrooms and schools. You may be interested in exploring the following programs that promote positive mental health in the classroom: Pan-Canadian Joint Consortium for School Health’s Positive Mental Health Toolkit & The Canadian school program Roots of Empathy.
Your Body is a Bank Account
Think of your body as a bank account. When you eat electron-rich alkaline food, you’re making a deposit in your account, maintaining and investing in your health, fitness, energy, vitality, and weight. When you eat proton-saturated acidic food, you’re making an energy withdrawal from your account. If you withdraw too much, your body will have trouble maintaining a positive balance (pH). When your account is completely depleted of electrons, you are dead. To keep a good balance, you need to limit your withdrawals and make plenty of deposits in the form of electron-rich alkaline food, good fats, and electron-rich water.
Full of Flavour AND Health Benefits!
Tea has been a healthy ‘go to’ for centuries and new combinations with ingredients that are packed full of natural flavour and goodness can make a difference at so many levels of our health including improved memory, focus, weight management, energy, hormones, blood sugar and blood pressure as well as decreased inflammation, stress and adrenal fatigue. Quick to make, convenient to carry, easy on the budget, extremely healthy and effective, sipping the serious benefits of these teas just makes sense as they help us enjoy the BEST from our health and life!
Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
Cold & Flu Season is here! Viruses are spread by sneezing, coughing and direct personal contact. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu shot. Flu viruses strike in late fall and winter and cause fever, coughing, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. Health Canada recommends all Canadians get the annual flu vaccine to protect themselves and other around them. Seniors, young children and people with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of developing serious complications from the flu. Reduce your risk by washing your hands thoroughly & regularly, wiping down surfaces, staying active and getting plenty of sleep. Protect yourself and those around you – Get the flu shot. To find out more, speak to your Pharmasave Pharmacist today.
No Excuses = No Regrets
Planning on travelling to escape the cold Manitoba weather? Your smile should look its best no matter where you are; having an organized denture care plan can ensure that it will. Choose meals and beverages carefully, bring ‘denture friendly’ snacks for flights and long drives, pack the right cleaning products and tools, and maintain your daily routine for best results. Trustworthy emergency care at your travel destination can be difficult to find and cause stress. Be proactive by seeing your denturist before travelling. He can ensure your denture fits and functions properly, helping you avoid bigger problems while away.
Do You Suffer From Hypertension?
Hypertension affects more than one in five Canadians. The Government of Canada states that it is the number one reason for taking medication. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty controlling their blood pressure even with conventional medical treatments. If the cause of your hypertension is due to plaque build-up in your arteries, very often it can be helped naturally. To determine if there is arterial narrowing and restricted blood flow, a simple, non-invasive test using digital pulsewave analysis can be performed. Depending on the results, specific nutritional formulations can be taken to open the arteries, thereby decreasing blood pressure.
Business Spotlight: Heavenly Care
Business Spotlight: Heavenly Care
Heavenly Care provides a caring, nurturing, and respectful environment for anyone who requires some level of support to improve their quality of life. Whether you are a senior, have a disability, or are ill or injured, Heavenly Care is there for you by providing assistance with daily living activities. Heavenly Care can provide support with eating, grooming, getting dressed, full housekeeping, transferring to and from bed, and toileting. They can also provide support with medical appointments, as well as companionship, which can include conversation, participating in your favourite activities, and attending social events. Heavenly Care makes quality care a priority!
Clean Eating Recipe: Almond Butter Pancakes
Makes 7 – 8 pancakes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup almond butter. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. 2 whole eggs. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp cinnamon. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Directions: In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until a smooth, uniform batter is created. Cook on pre-heated non-stick frying pan medium heat, with a small amount of oil. Cook until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and a few have burst, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve with fresh fruit, berries, dollop of plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Words to Live By
“Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.”
~ Swedish Proverb
