Getting active with the whole family by participating in outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, and cycling is a great way to stay healthy, while also having fun and reconnecting. If you’re looking for something a little different, consider an activity like ziplining, which offers a great workout, with the added bonus of beautiful views. Enjoying the great outdoors can help take the “work” out of working out, with distractions such as wildlife viewing opportunities and chances to explore places you’ve never been. Getting into the habit of participating in outdoor activities encourages everyone in the family to leave the screens behind and enjoy the fresh air.
Community News
Lyme Disease in Manitoba
Lyme Disease is an epidemic here in Manitoba. Lyme disease is spread from deer ticks that carry a bacteria known as Borrelia Burgdorferi. This bacteria weakens your immune system, allowing diseases to enter the body. One way to improve your immune system is with Bioresonance Therapy. This therapy involves sending healthy frequencies into your body. These frequencies increase the body’s energy and consequently improve your health. Many people are infected by ticks, but don’t suspect Lyme disease because they don’t recall being bitten. In fact, 50% of people infected don’t remember being bitten and LESS than 50% of people will get the tell-tale bulls-eye rash.
Dining with Dentures
Having dentures doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the foods you love. With proper-fitting dentures and a few adjustments to your eating habits, it can be dining as usual with your favourite snacks and meals. We suggest you ease into things: eat softer foods, cut your food into smaller pieces, chew slowly and evenly on both sides of your mouth, and avoid very hot food and drinks. With crunchy foods like apples and corn on the cob, slicing them up may be your best option to keep your conventional dentures from dislodging.
#nosuchthingashealthyfood
‘Healthy food’ does not exist: it is either food or it is not food, period. Food satisfies and nourishes our body. Non-food pretends to provide satisfaction, but in reality, it creates a physiological debt in the health of our body and mind. Food supplies building blocks for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Non-food (refined sugars, flours, and oils,) create havoc instead. They disturb and steal from our health because they require precious enzymes and antioxidants to neutralize their ill effects. Next time you are grocery shopping, skip the confusion of reading labels and simply ask yourself: “Will this support my health or steal from it?”
Community Event
Saturday Sept 8. Register for Eden’s 16th Annual Head for the Hills cycling event. Details and registration EdenHealthcare.ca
Book Club: Silly Cat Goes to the Zoo
Summer Kids Book Review – In this chilling Silly Cat adventure, Aubrey and Emi go with Boots and Aunty Pat to the Calgary Zoo. Poor Boots decides he wants to be a penguin and, of course, ends up in trouble. Luckily, his people friends are able to save the day – with a little unexpected help that arrives in the nick of time. Silly Cat Goes to the Zoo is the first of a series of Silly Cat Adventures featuring Boots and Aunty Pat.
Wilderness Edge for Your Wellness Needs
Imagine taking a break from it all and focusing on how you feel, both physically and mentally. Letting go of the stresses, chaos, and noise of day-to-day life. Getting away and focusing on your personal wellness is important, and Wilderness Edge Retreat and Conference Centre offers an easy and affordable way to do just that.
Connecting with Nature
Located just one hour from Winnipeg in beautiful Pinawa, Manitoba inside Whiteshell Provincial Park, Wilderness Edge hosts a variety of retreats for people of all ages and specializes in hosting groups. Being located in a provincial park means that the centre is surrounded by nature. The sights, sounds, and smells of the great outdoors are waiting for you just outside Wilderness Edge’s doors.
Surrounding the centre are wetlands, forests, nature trails, and a local sandy beach. Experiencing the calming effects of immersing yourself in nature can help you feel more grounded and at peace. Observing local wildlife such as deer and a variety of species of birds can make you feel more connected to the natural world around you, also helping to calm your mind.
Moving Your Body
These natural spaces are also a great place to participate in physical activity, which is critical to improving your overall wellbeing. Hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, tubing, and canoeing, are just some of the great activities that await you at Wilderness Edge. For winter guests, we offer ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. You can choose to take advantage of expert-guided activities, or do some exploring on your own.
Other activities available include golfing at a nearby golf course, horse riding at a nearby ranch, beach volleyball, tetherball, horseshoes, pool, ping-pong, and tennis at the nearby courts.
Finding Inner Peace
Those who are seeking a more relaxed wellness retreat will be happy to know that Wilderness Edge can accommodate those experiences as well. The centre offers a 13-person outdoor hot tub that overlooks Winnipeg River, a newly renovated 10-person sauna, and three firepits in the courtyard that also overlook Winnipeg River.
Solitude and serenity can be found at Wilderness Edge, and for those who are focusing on their spiritual and/or mental wellness, the centre offers a place to recharge, disconnect from the outside world, and channel your energy inward. If you would prefer not to leave your room during your stay, arrangements can be made to have your meals delivered to you, ensuring you have minimal outside distractions.
Reuniting with Loved Ones
Socializing and connecting to those closest to you also contributes to your overall wellness. The daily stresses and fast pace of life can sometimes get in the way of truly communicating with and enjoying the presence of your close friends and family members. Sharing stories, laughing, crying, and supporting one another are things we don’t always have the time, or the energy, to do.
Wilderness Edge offers a perfect opportunity to focus on your relationships, whether with a spouse or significant other, your immediate family, your extended family, or a group of close friends. Unplugging from the demands of daily life and learning more about one another is an important step in building stronger relationships.
You can participate in team-building activities like kayaking or team sports, which allow you to learn how to work together and solve problems, while also having fun. Or you can take a walk in the woods and find a renewed sense of adventure that will give you shared memories for years to come. Sometimes, just relaxing together, whether around a firepit or in a hot tub enjoying the view, can be a meaningful experience, allowing a peaceful opportunity for deeper conversations.
Exploring Your Creativity
Getting in touch with your creative side can be a great stress reducer and mood booster. Wilderness Edge offers a variety of creative activities, including painting on canvas, rock painting, cake decorating, flower arranging, clay sculpting, and making wind chimes. These classes offer guided instruction, as well as all of the materials needed to create your masterpiece.
If you prefer a less structured approach to finding your inner creativity, why not bring some art supplies with you and spend time during your retreat creating whatever you’d like? With plenty of inspiration in the form of plants, animals, trees, and water, drawing, painting, and photography should be a breeze. Or get a group together to work on a fun craft project.
Eating for Health
Another important aspect of wellness is eating right, and Wilderness Edge offers tasty, nutritious meals for all of our guests. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a night snack are all offered during your stay. A variety of foods are provided, all made fresh and served buffet-style so you can try a bit of everything. Our chefs are able to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions, provided these are mentioned ahead of time.
One reason many of us tend to overeat or not eat properly is because we’re so pressed for time or stressed that we turn to food as a source of comfort or see it as something that “has” to be taken care of. By getting away from our usual stressors, we have the opportunity to truly enjoy food and consider what we’re putting into our bodies. Wilderness Edge provides the time and space for you to remember how good healthy eating can actually make you feel.
Those who are looking to fast for spiritual or personal reasons can find a peaceful, supportive environment at Wilderness Edge. The serene environment is perfect for focusing on your fasting journey and taking the time that you need to rest.
If you’ve been looking for a chance to leave the daily grind behind and take some time to focus on your mind, body, and soul, consider booking a retreat at our centre. Gather a group of your closest friends who could also use a break, and come experience what Wilderness Edge has to offer. Visit https://www.wildernessedge.com/ and https://www.wildernessedge.com/retreats/, or contact us at 877-753-2535 or info@wildernessedge.com for more information.
Go Seedless this Summer!
Sitting outside at a coffee shop, relaxing on the deck and visiting beaches are all sure signs that summer is here. With summer come warmer temps and a need to stay hydrated. Watermelons are 92% water and packed with health boosting benefits like electrolytes, vitamins, and antioxidant-rich lycopene making it the ideal replenisher. Creating moments in how we spend our time connecting with self comes down to choices. Choosing a seedless melon means more time enjoying each mouthful and less time dealing with pesky seeds – an empowering, comfort-increasing choice. Cheers to warmer temps and hydrating your wellness this summer!
Hold the Ketchup, Not the Mayo
We took a wrong turn a few decades ago when we blamed high cholesterol on the intake of fats in our diet. The consequential poor-quality, low-fat diets that followed this incorrect information, where fat was replaced by sugar, have been catastrophic to our health. To make it worse, the collective mindset created by the marketing of that incorrect information has been very hard to re-educate, even though it has long been proven wrong. The true dietary contributor to high cholesterol is sugar. To address high cholesterol from a dietary perspective, refined and simple sugars need to be drastically reduced, and the intake of foods high in omega 3 fats, from healthy, unrefined sources, should be increased.
Trichotillomania – There is Hope!
Trichotillomania (pronounced tric-o-til-lo-mane-e-ah), also called hair-pulling disorder, is a mental disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows, or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop. This condition eventually leaves bald patches on the targeted area. Trichotillomania is a baffling compulsive anxiety disorder for which there is no proven cause. People who pull out their hair might think they are alone and suffer in silence, and many will deal with depression and suffer from low self-esteem. Two methods of effective treatment are behavioural therapy and medications, which are generally used in combination.
Staying Healthy After Menopause
Two major health conditions that can affect women after menopause are osteoporosis and heart disease. To protect yourself against osteoporosis, take 1,200 mg of calcium per day, along with 800 to 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily if you are over 50 years old (be sure to talk to your doctor). Stay active, specifically with weight-bearing exercises, stop smoking, avoid caffeine, and eat a well-balanced diet. Smoking cessation, healthy eating, and exercise can all help to protect you against heart disease as well. Monitoring your blood pressure, reducing stress, and watching your weight are also important.
