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Banana Quinoa Breakfast Bars

1 cup steel cut oats, 1 cup quinoa, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of sea salt, 3 large ripe bananas, mashed, 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed, 3 Tbsp natural nut butter, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup. Optional: 1/4-1/2 cup add-ins coconut, chopped dried fruit. Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 9 baking dish with coconut oil. Combine in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 mins to let flax absorb some liquid. Add batter to baking dish and spread out evenly. Bake 25 mins or until edges are crisp and center is cooked through. Enjoy!

With a New Year Comes New Energy

A new year brings new energy and possibility. Releasing the old that no longer works, makes room for the new. A story comes to mind about a monk who goes out on the lake to meditate in his boat. He cherishes his solitude and quiet. While deep in meditation, eyes closed he feels a sudden smash. He flies into a rage and begins to blame. How could anybody be so insensitive and careless. When he opened his eyes, he saw the boat was empty and had drifted off from shore. It was then he realized all feelings and reactions came from within. The “boats and people” are just who we project them on. This freed him to own and choose his thoughts and ways of being.

Electro-magnetic Fields (EMFs)

Low-level radiation is one type of EMF exposure and is emitted from cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices, computers, and even power lines. Some scientists report that this type of EMF exposure can cause sleep disturbances, including insomnia; headache; depression and depressive symptoms; changes in memory; and lack of concentration. You can reduce the risk by using the speakerphone function on your cell phone instead of holding it to your ear. Charge your phone in a different room at night, or put it on airplane/flight mode while you sleep. Products are also available that counteract harmful frequencies using healthy ones.

How Healthy Is Your Home?

Are the chemicals you’re using to clean your home actually doing more harm than good? The average household contains more than 60 harmful chemicals, and these can negatively impact your health and the health of your family. Cleaning with harsh chemicals can result in irritation in the eyes or throat, headaches, and even long-term effects like endocrine disruption (hormonal effects) and asthma. Consider using more plant and enzyme-based natural products that will get your home sparkling clean without sacrificing your family’s health. Natural ingredients can be just as effective, and provide the added benefit of being environmentally friendly as well!

Business Profile: Accufit Denture Centre

For over 40 years, the Anderson family has provided quality denture services in Saskatchewan. As a third-generation denturist, Ryan Anderson and the staff at Accufit Denture Centre are proud to carry on the long history of quality and friendliness that denture wearers across the province have come to expect. Since 2015, Accufit Denture Centre has worked hard to provide the most comfortable dental environment in a location that is convenient for patients. Accufit Denture Centre’s friendly staff will work with patients’ unique needs to ensure their complete satisfaction. Consultations are always free, and patients’ smiles are always guaranteed.

Getting Stronger with Natural Movement

Doing lots of squats and heavy lifts alone won’t necessarily make you a good climber or proficient at carrying heavy loads. Our everyday natural movements are much more complex and require more skill than the exercises practised with a classic strength and conditioning approach. Natural movement training comprises locomotive skills such as walking, running, balancing, jumping, crawling, climbing, or swimming and manipulative skills such as lifting, carrying, throwing, and catching. It is about seamlessly incorporating fitness as a way of life to make you stronger in everyday life and help you deal with whatever life throws at you.

Book Review: Calm My Anxious Heart

Linda Dillow’s Calm My Anxious Heart is filled with encouragement and practical tips for overcoming anxiety. It includes a ten-week Bible study to help you discover what the Bible says about anxiety and contentment and ways to apply it to your daily life. This classic book has been field-tested, revised, and updated for a new generation of readers. A companion journal is also available to record your thoughts as you listen to God’s teaching, embrace the present, and live with joy. With Calm My Anxious Heart, you can let go of anxiety and experience contentment that comes from trusting God.

Angie’s KICKSTART Weight Loss Challenge!

The New Year is a great time to make positive changes in our lives, and one impactful change you can make if you’re wanting to look and feel healthier is joining a weight loss challenge. Weight loss challenges are cost-effective options that create laser focus on your goals, they increase personal accountability, offer CASH prizes and encourage you to create new lifestyle changes that include fitness classes, strength training, online coaching and meal plans. Working towards your goals within a community of like-minded people can help you feel more in control of your mind & body and give you the support you need to succeed!

Winter Safety for Seniors

Winter can be a tough time for everyone, but especially seniors, with hazards like ice and snow putting them at risk of falls and injuries. Some ways that seniors can stay safe in the winter include: 1) Staying warm – wear comfortable, waterproof, warm clothing and accessories when outdoors to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. 2) Asking for help – if you have health issues, get help from loved ones for shoveling, snowblowing, etc. 3) Walking safely – wear boots that have good non-slip soles and use a walking aid, if needed. Walk slowly on icy, uneven surfaces and walk with a buddy!

Stress and Your Nervous System

Humans cannot withstand being in a long-term state of emergency. When we encounter a stressful “event”, we have an expected physiological response (heart rate increases, pupils dilate, blood shuttles to our extremities and away from our organs), and after a few hours, we should return to a more balanced state. Research shows blood flow increases in our “hindbrain” away from our “forebrain,” meaning we become more emotional vs. rational. Talk to your chiropractor about how stress manifests in your nervous system and what they can do to help. In the meantime, work on lowering stress levels any way you can!

A Great Time to Make Changes

The beginning of a new year is a great time to make some real changes for your health. Some simple dietary suggestions include: 1) Try a new vegetable once a week and add an extra serving of veggies each day. 2) Slowly decrease pop or juice intake by ¼, then by ½, while increasing water intake. 3) Try some fruit for dessert. 4) If you have a lot of digestive issues, consider an elimination-type diet or food sensitivity testing to help decrease inflammation. 4) Try deep breathing before eating and chewing your food thoroughly to promote better digestion.