Dr. Lindsay Scherr proudly opened Green Leaf Dental Clinic in 2020. She spent her childhood in Dundonald and studied at the University of Saskatchewan and is thrilled to be back in the local community. Dr. Lindsay received a Bachelor of Science, with Great Distinction in Physiology in 2010, graduated from the College of Dentistry in 2015 and received awards for academic achievement. For five years Dr. Scherr worked as an associate dentist at general dental offices throughout Saskatchewan. Call to meet Dr. Lindsay for a consultation. She offers a full-service dentistry practice and takes a special interest in children’s dentistry.
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Belly Breathe
YOGA FOR EVERY-BODY: We adapt the yoga postures to an individual’s body rather than forcing a body to a pose. Benefits include increased strength, balance, and flexibility. Ease pain and improve heart health. Better sleep reduces stress. YOGA ANYWHERE: Belly Breathing: Sit straight or lay face-up. Hand on chest and one on belly. Exhale everything, big sigh, belly empties and shallows. Close your mouth and take a slow, deep breath in through your nose. When you breathe in, you want your belly to fill with air and get bigger like a balloon. Repeat. Find a class that suits your needs.
Brain Teasers Answers
1) The letter N. 2) N, T, V are the missing letters; the sequence contains letters that only have straight lines. 3) Strawberries 4) 9 a.m. plus five hours = 2 p.m.
Overcoming Dentist Anxiety
Dental phobia has become ingrained into our society with phrases like ‘pulling teeth’ being used to mean difficult and unpleasant. As a result, an important part of the dentist’s role has become putting the patient at ease, making them secure and comfortable. Those with dental phobia tend to avoid dentists. Unfortunately, putting off regular checkups is a good way to end up with gum disease or other problems, which is why establishing a good patient-dentist relationship is so important. If you are a person who suffers from dental anxiety, mention it to your dentist and they will work with you to find a way to alleviate the stress.
Celebrate Mothers and Teachers
May is a month to celebrate mothers and teachers – why not gift these special people in your life with a holistic approach to living better? Norwex® has you covered from head to home with advanced microfiber innovative household cleaners and transformative personal care products that are as safe as they are effective. Creating a safe haven is as easy as 1-2-3! 1) Norwex® Microfiber: From trapping the tiniest dust particles to wiping away stuck-on messes while removing up to 99% of bacteria from a surface with ONLY water. 2) Household: Get clean results from using Norwex’s® plant-based and enzyme-powered, sustainable solutions – no harmful chemicals in your cleaning routine! 3) Personal Care: Ultra-clean formulas powered by natural, Nordic ingredients leave your hair, skin, and body healthier, while looking and feeling younger.
Exercise – Where to Start?
Make it part of your daily routine, no matter how out of shape you are! The key is to start with something manageable and that you like (or at least don’t hate), and it does not necessarily mean jumping into CrossFit or HIIT right away. I suggest getting up 10 minute earlier in the morning to do some gentle yoga or stretching with some breathing to help set the intention for the day. Taking a walk or bike ride after supper is great not only for movement, to get some of that natural vitamin D, as well as also blunting the blood sugar spike after eating. So start slow and get moving!
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s mission is to reach every person in Canada who is affected by a brain tumour through support, education, information, and research. Every day, 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour. We work to serve the needs of both malignant and non-malignant brain tumours. Research funded by Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada has helped improve the accuracy of radiation treatments, shorten treatment regimen times, limit side effects from chemo, and improve quality of life for patients after surgery. We are the sole funder of the Brain Tumour Tissue Bank, providing free samples to clinical researchers around the world to further the search for a cure.
Brain Health and LED Polychromatic Light Therapy
The brain controls mood, hormones, memory, executive functions like decision making and planning, personality, movement, mood, concentration, sleep and more. Supporting brain health is essential to successful functioning and quality of life at any age. Light emitting diodes (Red and Near-Infrared LEDs) safely penetrate the skull, which increases circulation in cortical tissues, shows significant improvements in depression and anxiety scores, and in cognitive measures of study participants with TBI. Many research studies show that there are clear indications for the use of these LED’s for neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, degenerative brain disease, spinal cord injury, and peripheral nerve regeneration.
Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss often occurs with age when the inner ear structures degenerate, causing a loss of protective hairs and nerve cells. Other factors that can increase an individual’s risk of developing hearing problems include: *Loud noise or occupational hazards: One-time or continuous exposure to high decibel sounds. *Heredity: Your genetic makeup or family history. *Traumatic head injuries. *Ear disease and other diseases like otosclerosis or Ménière’s disease. *Other illnesses: a high fever and some medications can damage the inner ear. Consult a hearing professional if you or a loved one is struggling with hearing loss.
Sitting Can Age You
Science tells us that too much sitting can increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, lung disease, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. A 2017 study looked at 1,500 older women to compare sedentary subjects with active peers. They found that the inactive group had cells that were eight years older than the more active women. Since a more active body means a more active brain, sedentary seniors’ risk lower cognitive function, too. Sitting too much can hurt you even if you exercise regularly. So, break up an hour of sitting with just two minutes of standing or moving around your space. Set an alarm as a reminder!
Overnight Stand-up Paddle Board Adventure
Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures is excited to offer this overnight stand-up paddle board adventure for beginner to expert paddlers on the serene South Saskatchewan River. This is an all-inclusive trip, with all of the camping gear and food provided for a two-day, one-night interpretive guided overnight camping experience in your own private backcountry tent on the sandy shores of the South Saskatchewan River. The river is a short distance away from Saskatoon and this experience will give you the opportunity to deepen the connection you have with nature and yourself, and to allow you the opportunity for relaxation and adventure!
