Sexual Health Week, February 12 to 16, is an important opportunity to prioritize your well-being. As a pharmacist, I encourage everyone to stay informed about safe practices, regular STI testing, and contraception options. Accessing resources like local clinics, online health portals, and pharmacy consultations can help you make confident, informed decisions. Understanding signs and symptoms, knowing where to get testing, and discussing medications or preventive care with a healthcare professional are key steps. Use this week to learn, ask questions, and access the support available.
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Gluten Free Goodness You’ll Love
February is a great time to enjoy comforting foods while being mindful of individual dietary needs. For those living with gluten sensitivities, celiac disease, or food allergies, finding safe and satisfying options can make all the difference. Amanda Lynn Gluten Free Perogies and Pizza Dough are gluten and nut free, and depending on the variety, can suit a range of dietary preferences and lifestyles. Offering familiar comfort without unnecessary ingredients, they allow more people to enjoy a classic favourite with confidence. Thoughtful food choices help bring people together at the table, regardless of dietary restrictions.
Mind Your Head Position
Head-forward posture, like when you look down at your phone, places extra strain on the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the neck. Over time, this can reduce blood flow to the brain, contribute to headaches and fatigue, affect balance, and even decrease lung volume, making breathing less efficient. Many people don’t realize posture may be at the root of these concerns. A chiropractor can assess your posture and spinal alignment to determine whether it’s contributing to your symptoms and recommend appropriate care and exercises. Simple postural changes can make a meaningful difference in overall health.
Communication Rule
Many misunderstandings and conflicts arise because of poor communication. Here is something to remember. Communication is made up of 7% spoken words; 38% of voice and tone; and 53% body language. The Enneagram is a tool that helps you be present in the moment – speaking and listening with your quiet mind (words), open heart (tone) and grounded body. How calm and open you are, can be far more important than the actual words you speak. Remembering this will not only help you be better understood, but it will also help build your relationships with your family members and coworkers!
Valentines Vegan Style
16 ounces Vegan Cream Cheese (room temp); ⅔ cup Sugar; 2 TBSP Cornstarch (tapioca starch or arrowroot); 3 TBSP Milk (unsweetened Almond, Oat or Coconut Milk); 1 TBSP Lemon Juice; 1 TSP Vanilla Extract. CRUST: Traditional Graham Crust, Vegan: 1 1/2 C graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 C sugar; 1/3 C vegan butter; 1/2 TSP cinnamon. In large bowl, add crust ingredients, mix well. Transfer to 8-inch pie plate. Refrigerate crust while you prepare cheesecake mixture. Using an electric mixer, beat together: Cream Cheese with Sugar until smooth. Add milk, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Continue beating on low, until combined, then turn up mixer speed, beat on high, until smooth. Transfer the Cheesecake filling into pie crust and spread out using rubber spatula. Bake 40-45 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool in the cake pan completely. Refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Giving your Product/Service a Voice
Not every product or service is easy to Promote. Some require more than a catchy slogan or visual Ad— That’s where the power of an editorial in the WellnessNEWS comes in. Unlike a traditional visual Advertisement, an Editorial allows you to PROVIDE INFORMATION, EXPLAIN the HEALTH BENEFITS, or PROVIDE TIPS and INFORMATION to Readers to help prevent a potential health/wellness issue. Readers engage with the editorials differently than they do with Visual Ads. They’re not just being told to buy a product or service—they are being educated and informed. Given time to understand the benefits to their health and wellbeing
Know your Rights at Work
“WorkSafe Saskatchewan reminds every worker of their three fundamental rights in the workplace: The right to know what hazards are present, the right to participate in keeping the workplace healthy and safe and the right to refuse dangerous work. These rights are protected under The Saskatchewan Employment Act. When workers speak up and employers listen, everyone benefits. Safety is a shared responsibility—and it starts with knowing your rights. Together, we can make Saskatchewan workplaces safer.”
Family Day Gratitude
Family Day reminds us that family is at the heart of our lives and communities. Amid busy routines and digital distractions, it reminds us to pause, reconnect, listen, and be present with those who matter most. Families—by blood, marriage, friendship, or choice—provide love, belonging, and resilience. When families are supported, individuals are healthier, children thrive, and communities grow stronger. Family Day renews our commitment to care for one another all year long.
Winter-Ready Pipes and Roofs
Winter months are a critical reminder to ensure construction details protect health and wellness with proper work and installations. Correctly installed pipes and vents help prevent freezing, blockages, and harmful moisture buildup. Proper shingle drip caps direct melting snow and ice away from walls and foundations, reducing leaks and risk of mold growth. Attention to these small but essential elements and details during construction helps maintain indoor air quality, protects structures from damage, and supports safer, healthier homes throughout the coldest months.
Indoor Air Pollution
Indoor air pollution in homes can lead to respiratory problems and other health issues. It can occur from many sources such as volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), mold, cleaning products, and pet dander. To mitigate indoor air pollution, prioritize ventilation with open windows and air purifiers, control humidity, use low-VOC products, clean and vacuum regularly, install carbon monoxide detectors, maintain and clean your furnace and replace the filter regularly. According to the EPA, the concentration levels of many volatile organic compounds are up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors so it is very important to maintain ventilation flow in your home.
The Kobe Beef of Pork
Naturally Rich, Nutritious, and Superior Quality; Mangalitsa pigs are famous for their rich marbling and high-quality fat—often compared to Wagyu beef. Their meat contains more Monounsaturated fats, more Essential Omega 3 than even Salmon! They are a NATURAL Antioxidant and a Healther choice than most commercial breeds. They are pasture-raised and slow-grown, Mangalitsa pork offers a more nutrient-dense, flavourful, wholesome and healthier option for consumers.
