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Balance Your Hormones Naturally

What does hormonal imbalance look like? Hot flashes, night sweats, bloating, irritability, brain fog, irregular cycle, and fatigue are just some of the symptoms. If you suffer from any of these symptoms and haven’t been able to find relief, why not try balancing your hormones naturally. Biofeedback testing and treatment help to detect imbalances and stimulate hormone-producing organs to balance the body. Another effective option is to get your body tested to see if it is lacking specific hormone-related nutrients. If you are, natural nutritional formulations can be taken to correct the hormonal imbalance and relieve your symptoms.

Transform Your Fitness Journey

Check out Flex Fitness and start your fitness journey today with a free one-on-one consultation and 1-hour elite personal training sessions customized to your needs. Whether you want to look good, feel good, or age well, we can help you achieve your fitness goals. A personal trainer at Flex Fitness will boost your energy, stamina, focus, confidence, and flexibility with a program designed specifically for you. Our trainers work with all levels, from athletes to beginners, injury rehabilitation clients, new moms, youths, seniors, and those with cognitive disabilities. Enjoy our welcoming environment and amenities like a saltwater pool, hot tub, private showers, and change rooms.

Avoid Summer Food Poisoning

Foodborne illness peaks in the summer, as more people are cooking outside without the safety controls of a kitchen. Symptoms of food poisoning typically include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. The severity and duration of symptoms vary depending on the type and amount of contaminated food ingested. Common causes of food poisoning include improper food handling, inadequate cooking, cross-contamination, and consuming expired or spoiled food. It is essential to practice good hygiene, proper food storage, thorough cooking, and regular handwashing to prevent foodborne illnesses. If food poisoning is suspected, seeking medical attention, staying hydrated, and resting are crucial for recovery and avoiding complications.

Enter for a Chance to Win

A Soulful Mexican Yoga Retreat. Experience a transformative retreat at Copal House Retreat’s ocean-front villa in the Riviera Maya, featuring panoramic Caribbean views from our rooftop studio. Deepen your yoga practice amidst stunning cenotes and ocean breezes. Included: health and wellness-focused welcoming ceremony, accommodations, meals for any dietary restrictions, 2 daily yoga/meditation sessions, one-hour therapeutic massage, bikes, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, travel assistance, and several excursions. To Enter -> ManitobaWellnessHub.ca Explore Copal Retreat ->

Emotional Dysregulation in Kids

Some kids have big emotion they can’t control. Emotional dysregulation refers to difficulties managing and responding to emotional experiences in an age-appropriate manner. This can manifest as intense, prolonged, or inappropriate emotional reactions, such as extreme anger, sadness, or anxiety. Children with emotional dysregulation often struggle to self-soothe, leading to frequent outbursts, difficulty in social interactions, and challenges in academic settings. Contributing factors can include genetics, trauma, or developmental disorders. Effective interventions often involve teaching emotional awareness, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills, alongside supportive environments both at home and in educational settings. Early identification and intervention are crucial for positive long-term outcomes.

Screening for Oral Cancer

Regular screening for oral cancer is an important step in detecting the disease and starting treatment as soon as possible if there is evidence of cancer. During the oral exam, your dentist will check various parts of your mouth, as well as your face and neck, for any indications of potential oral cancer. You can also report any concerning symptoms to your dentist at any time, including bleeding, a sore throat that won’t go away, swelling, lumps or lesions, unexplained loose teeth, ear pain, difficulty swallowing or chewing, burning or numbness, or difficulty moving your tongue or jaw.

Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Deep tissue, or therapeutic massage, is a potent ally in combating muscular discomfort, tensions, aches, and sports injuries. By targeting deep muscle layers, this therapeutic technique enhances blood circulation, reduces inflammation, and releases toxins. Through focused pressure, it improves mobility, flexibility, and reduces pain. Deep tissue massage is particularly beneficial for chronic pain and rehabilitating sports injuries. With its precise approach, it offers long-lasting relief, making it an essential tool for those seeking to overcome muscular ailments. This therapeutic approach promotes overall muscle health and provides significant, lasting benefits for those experiencing persistent pain.

Enter for a Chance to Win

A Soulful Mexican Yoga Retreat. Experience a transformative retreat at Copal House Retreat’s ocean-front villa in the Riviera Maya, featuring panoramic Caribbean views from our rooftop studio. Deepen your yoga practice amidst stunning cenotes and ocean breezes. Included: health and wellness-focused welcoming ceremony, accommodations, meals for any dietary restrictions, 2 daily yoga/meditation sessions, one-hour therapeutic massage, bikes, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, travel assistance, and several excursions. To Enter -> ManitobaWellnessHub.ca Explore Copal Retreat ->

Clean Eating Recipe

Ginger Mojito Mocktail. 1-inch grated ginger. 1-inch grated cucumber. Juice of half a lime. 6 mint leaves. 1 cup sparkling water. Muddle ginger, cucumber, and lime in a bowl. Strain the mixture into your glass using a small strainer. rub mint leaves together and place in glass. Add ice and top with half ginger beer, half sparkling water. Stir and garnish with your choice of lime wheels, ginger, cucumber or mint. Enjoy!

Words to Live By

“Savour every moment of your life today. Treat each experience as a sacred miracle.” – Keith Macpherson

Wellness Book Club

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn’t settle into this mental mess as if it’s just our new normal. There’s hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. DrLeaf.com