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Health Fun Facts

You don’t actually breathe through both nostrils at the same time.
Human noses can remember 50,000 different scents.
Humans share 60% of their DNA with bananas.

Product Review: Orange TKO

Orange TKO is a natural, concentrated citrus product that is very effective and versatile, smells great, and costs less to use thanks to its powerful cleaning abilities. It’s a fantastic natural alternative for all of your cleaning needs, including removing stains and odours. Our homes are filled with hidden toxins found in kitchen and bathroom cleaners, bleach, ammonia, carpet shampoos, and more. These toxins are often absorbed through our skin and lungs as we “clean”. Kick the chemicals out of your home, along with the toxic residues and hazardous fumes, and see what the power of nature can do.

Meet Your Coach – Brian Mitchell-Walker

Making an important change in your life can be easier with the help of a coach. Brian of BeMindfullyWell is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coach who partners with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Brian is past president of the ICF-Prairie Chapter, a non-profit association that raises the profile of executive, leadership and life coaching in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Chapter is hosting a Prism Awards Gala on October 19 in Regina to celebrate the impact coaching is making within organizations. The Prism Award program has honoured businesses and organizations with coaching programs that fulfill rigorous professional standards, address key strategic goals, shape organizational culture, and yield discernible and measurable positive impacts. If you are looking for this positive impact on your life – look for an Accredited ICF Coach.

Business Profile: Automobility Medical

Automobility was started in Regina in 1989 by Peter & Janis Hillcoff a Regina family that had spent many years working with people with disabilities. Peter was also one of the founders that created the Sarcan recycling program which provided new employment for people with disabilities, while helping our environment. The Hillcoffs, along with their daughters and grandchildren own and operate Automobility today. The staff have been with the company for many years and are a part of the Automobility family. We are the Canadian distributor for many great US & Canadian companies including Merits Health and Catnapper Lift Chairs and we buy and sell in volume so we can offer better products and prices to our customers!

Benefits of Retirement Home Living

There are many reasons why moving into a retirement residence can be a positive change. With plenty of healthy lifestyle options such as a fitness room, community gardens, a theatre room, a nail & hair salon, and an in-house culinary team, retirement residences can help maintain not just physical health, but also mental and emotional health, since there are plenty of opportunities for socializing within the community. Large studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom private suites often allow some familiar home furnishings for additional comfort and customization. Residents have their independence and privacy but can also access support and transportation when needed. All our properties have adapted and are safely living together and supporting one another’s health and good spirits.

Book Club

Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer. A Survivor’s Guide for When Treatment Ends and the Rest of Your Life Begins. By Marisa Weiss and Ellen Weiss. With answers for everything from how to deal with hair loss and weight gain to finding online support groups and understanding healthy foods and supplements, Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer contains a greater depth and breadth of information that cover current treatment options and preventative tips for those at high risk for developing breast cancer.

Words to Live By

“Just as a flower holds itself in the highest regard (no matter the conditions), so must we practice unconditionally loving ourselves.” Keith Macpherson

Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation

At the core of therapeutic recreation is the idea that recreation and leisure are integral to quality of life. This is especially important for seniors, who may be at increased risk of isolation and loneliness, which can have a detrimental effect on their physical and mental health. The recreation programming at Seniors Communities offers a number of benefits for the emotional and spiritual realms of life, including: 1. Decreasing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. 2. Fostering positive experiences. 3. Improving self-confidence. 4. Increasing sense of belonging. 5. Decreasing loneliness, boredom, and expressive behaviours.

Health Fun Facts

Laughing is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent.
Exercise will give you more energy, even when you’re tired.
Always look on the bright side: being an optimist can help you live longer.