Essential oils are simply organic compounds extracted from plants with tremendous healing properties. Using essential oils for healing purposes is called aromatherapy, which seeks to improve physical, mental and emotional health. Essential oils can be used to help treat a wide range of conditions, including colds, infections, depression, insomnia, and high blood pressure. These oils are extracted from flowers, seeds, leaves, roots, fruit and twigs. By concentrating the oils of these plants you are literally separating the most powerful healing compounds of a plant into a single, multi-purpose oil. Essential oils are a natural and safe way to improve your health, cure ailments, and soothe your body and mind. There are a wide number of essential oils available, each with its own healing property. Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rose, Oregano, Frankincense, Cypress, Ginger, Sandalwood – Just to name a few!
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Preserving Fruit
Did you wonder if it’s ok to put apples and oranges together in a bowl which is sitting on your counter or table? Well, if you do have them together, then it is time to separate them. Apples and oranges stored together omit a gas that will break them down faster. The best way to store apples is in the refrigerator because warmer temperatures will shorten the life of your apples. Keep them close to 0 Celsius to extend their shelf life. Citrus is best stored in the refrigerator too. Try to avoid plastic bags because they can make your fruit moldy. Use a mesh bag or a basket so air can circulate around them. I keep a list on my fridge, of which fruits and veggies are good to store in the fridge and which are good to leave on the countertop.
Visit my website www.martinahealthcoach.com if you would like the list for yourself.
Martina Vantuchova
Chiropractic for Golf
The Masters is one of the greatest golf events in all of professional golf. This year Jordan Spieth had an amazing run at Augusta National to win the Masters. He is an amazing athlete and it was fun to watch. After he had won the event, at the Green Jacket Ceremony, he thanked family, close friends and his “team”. He mentioned as a part of his team his Chiropractor. It was awesome to hear him mention his Chiropractor alongside his golf coach and trainer. It shows you that Jordan understands that he would not play as well without a connected nervous system, and he is not alone. In fact most of the PGA professionals are under Chiropractic care and there are Chiropractors at all of the PGA events for the golf pros to use if needed. Pretty cool huh?
Dr. Ruth Hitchcock
www.espfamilychiro.com
Stop Toxic Skin Care Products
There is a lot of information regarding toxic ingredients in skin care and cosmetic lines that we purchase. At times, I feel like no matter what brand I purchase, I am taking a risk. There are key words that we are aware of; additives like parabens, sulfates, toluene, and formaldehyde are only a few of the chemicals that manufacturers use to create everyday items. What people do not realize is that these toxic chemicals are endocrine disruptors; they can mimic estrogen and possibly contribute to breast cancers. Causemetics has brought together eleven of Canada’s natural and non-toxic companies to produce a line that is safe and high quality. An automatic donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund is made when you purchase Causemetics.
The Unexpected Gift
www.theunexpectedgift.ca
Hair Stress Solutions
Evelyn Valcout from Evelyn’s Wig Sales & Service has over 28 years of specialized consultations comforting women of all ages and backgrounds. Women who have been diagnosed with cancer, alopecia, lupus, and trichotillomania, all have had the experience of losing their hair. They have an extraordinary place offering a product that help women be more confident, look good, and still feel like the women they want to be. Women leave looking absolutely stunning with designer fashion hair and slip on headwear. The wigs are available in high tech synthetics or Remy human hair. They have hundreds to choose from with colours and styles so varied that your stylist would be impressed. Styles are endless: Soft curls, ringlets, beach waves, pixies, straight styles, mid length, shoulder length and longer hair are available. You can also use your favourite styling products on these wigs! Perfect hair in minutes!
www.evelynswigs.com
Companion Animal Reiki
Reiki is a hands-on healing system originating in 1800’s Japan. It is a gentle, non-invasive technique used to balance one’s body, mind and spirit. Some may not realize its benefits for animals. Animals are far more sensitive than we can imagine. As an Animal Reiki Master and Communicator of ten years, I can tell you that most animals feel that it is their duty to carry the stresses of their people. Reiki dispels bottled negative energies that if left untreated, often manifest into physical dis-eases. Reiki is highly beneficial for introducing shelter-adopted animals into new homes, or helping to introduce newly homed animals to current animal residents. Additional benefits of Animal Reiki include: a decrease in anxiety, obesity, lethargy, depression, an acceleration in healing time from wounds, and a strong sense of peace among a great many others.
Jill Saifer, Soulstice Spirit Healing
www.soulsticespirithealing.wordpress.com
Book Club: The Awakened Introvert
Practical Mindfulness Skills to Help You Maximize Your Strengths and Thrive in a Loud and Crazy World by Arnie Kozak.
In a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can be difficult. But the truth is that introverts have distinct advantages—as long as they know how to use them. Unlike extroverts, who draw their energy from social interaction, your energy comes from quiet reflection. Is it any wonder then, that mindfulness can help you hone your natural talents?
Introverts are powerful observers and creators. If you are an introvert, this book will show you how to tap into your inherent introvert strengths and “awaken” your potential using mindfulness meditations and cognitive behavioral techniques.
www.newharbinger.com/awakened-introvert
Clean Eating: Spicy Hummus
Place ½ cup of roasted sesame seeds, squeeze ½ lemon, 1tsp sea salt and ¼ cup olive oil in a food processor.
Blend until paste.
Add 5 cloves crushed garlic, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, 2 Tbsp chili flakes, ½ tsp black pepper, squeeze in the other ½ lemon, and 1 can drained & rinsed organic chickpeas.
Blend and slowly add approx. ¼ cup water to desired consistency.
Garish with paprika.
Enjoy!
Bzzzzz….
The #1 new superfood is BEE POLLEN. It is loaded with nutrition, helps increase energy, fights acne and alleviates depression. Are you looking to improve your metabolism and weight loss efforts? Then bee pollen is a must have superfood for you. It will help you to eat less food and to balance cravings. It is the perfect anti-wrinkle food with high levels of collagen repairing Vitamin C and skin protecting Vitamin E, which provides an internal form of sun protection. It supplies B Vitamins assisting with stress relief, hormone balancing, and cleansing toxins from the body. Bee pollen makes a perfect snack – try it with 2 tbsp yogurt and 1 tsp bee pollen. Please note: If you have a known or suspected pollen or bee allergy, avoid this product. If you are new to it, start with 1tsp a day, or every few days.
Martina Vantuchova
www.martinavantuchova.com
How Much Water Should I Drink?
A simple rule of thumb is half your body weight in ounces. It’s safe to say most people probably aren’t drinking that much, and almost no one is drinking too much. “But how do I actually do it?” Here are a few tips to help you make the change: Eat more vegetables. They’ve got water built in. Make your total consumption visible. Fill a large bottle with your daily goal amount, and try to finish it all in a day. Something that holds 2 litres is a good place to start. Tie water to another habit. Making your morning coffee? Drink a glass of water. Having a glass of wine? Drink a glass of water. Taking a bathroom break? Drink a glass of water. Replace another beverage with water. Drink water instead of pop, alcohol, coffee, juice or milk.
Dr. Ruth Hitchcock, East St. Paul Family Chiropractic
www.espfamilychiro.com
Made in Manitoba
Optima Organics is a new ‘Made in Manitoba’ Natural Skin Care Company that uses only natural high impact ingredients. Enhanced with Sophisticated Skin Nutrients and essential oils, Optima Organics will give you the results that you are looking for in a skin care line – without any of the chemicals. Created by two Manitoba women; (1) a skin care specialist for over 20 years that has seen the damaging results from chemicals being used from facial products, and (2) a natural alchemist and skin care manufacturer from Manitoba, that were fed up with products claiming to be natural but laden with hidden harmful chemicals. Together we have created a truly all-natural face care cream.
Cheryl Fedeluk
www.currentexpressions.ca
