Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of the brain. It is a condition in which a person engages in use of a substance or in a behaviour for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeatedly pursue the behaviour, despite detrimental consequences. There is scientific evidence that the addictive substances and behaviours share a key neurobiological feature—they intensely activate brain pathways of reward and reinforcement, many of which involve the neurotransmitter dopamine. Studies show that there are genetic factors, making some people more susceptible to addiction. Are you or someone you love suffering from addiction and looking for help?
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Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)
A safe, gentle, yet powerful way to open the flow of life force energy within the human body and energy field. This gentle touch therapy uses the violet angelic energy rays to work directly with your 12-strand spiritual DNA. IET deals with 9 primary cellular memory areas in the body where specific emotions are stored and suppressed feelings are released, and blockages are cleared to allow for self-healing.
IET:
●promotes deep relaxation and reduces anxiety, stress, and tension
●identifies and clears suppressed emotions and negative feelings
●supports the self-healing process at the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual level
Community Profile: Core Mental Health
At Core Mental Health Support & Education, our focus is on anxiety and depression, as these are the most common mental health issues facing Canadians today. We provide one-on-one and group peer support, as well as education programs for individuals, families, and organizations. Our mission is to support, educate, and encourage Manitobans of all ages to optimize their mental health and well-being; positively impacting employment, education, and relationships in the home and community. We ensure that all individuals who are suffering from mental health concerns will receive timely and effective support in a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment.
Community Event
April 3, 6, 10 @ 9:30-11:30 p.m. & May 15, 17, 24 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for a FREE 3-class series for people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. Room 209-280 Booth Drive. Access Winnipeg West. To register, call (204) 940-8724.
Get Your Greens
Spring is just around the corner, and the timing is perfect to start adding more colours into your diet. Leafy green vegetables contain many important macro and micronutrients. In 1 cup of broccoli or kale, there is actually 3 grams of protein! Try adding vegetables such as spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage to your salad. These vegetables will not only add flavour and a richer colour to your meal, but also drastically increase the amount of vitamins A, C, and K, which help with immune function and vision, decrease cholesterol, and assist in synthesis of protein and the binding of calcium for bone health.
Heal Yourself – Diabetes Included!
The human body is not designed to be ill. Health issues largely occur because of the consumption of a damaging diet. Correcting your diet to one that more closely follows what your human genome expects allows your body to heal to the extent that it can. It doesn’t matter if the health issue is physical or mental, it will likely respond to a corrected diet. No counting calories, feeling hungry, doing cleanses, juicing, or consuming nutriceuticals required, just eating REAL food and providing the nutrients that your body requires to heal and THRIVE. Eat like your life depends on it, because it does!
Plaques and Alzheimer’s
According to Rudy Tanzi, the most renowned researcher of Alzheimer’s disease, half of people become patients of either kind of Alzheimer’s disease by age 85, and 95% of people become patients by age 110. Before the onset of the disease, the beta amyloid protein plaques accelerate the formation of tau protein plaques that kill brain cells eventually. So, removing beta amyloid protein from your body can help prevent you from suffering from both kinds of Alzheimer’s disease, unless there are already too many tau protein plaques in your brain. Research ways to remove beta amyloid protein from your body to help protect your brain.
7 Benefits of Adaptive Clothing
Adaptive clothing is specialized clothing that is modified to enable easier dressing for people with a disability. The clothing is made to help people with a high degree of disability, as well as their caregivers, or to assist individuals with a lower degree of disability to dress independently. The seven benefits of adaptive clothing are:
• Typically incorporates flat seams to reduce friction.
• Discreet adaptations make the clothing look as normal as possible.
• Has easy access with snaps and Velcro.
• Roomy design to accommodate incontinence aids.
• Longer rise in the back to accommodate sitting in wheelchairs.
• Elastic waist for increased comfort and reduced effort when dressing.
• Allows wearers dignity and independence.
Building Bone Density
As you age, your bones become thinner and less dense. This can make you more susceptible to injury. There are numerous things that you can do to slow down this process, such as through proper diet and exercise. Eating calcium-rich foods, such as dairy products, leafy vegetables, fish with bones, and legumes, can help. Exercises that are load or weight bearing, such as walking, jogging, using elliptical machines, and dancing, also can aid in building bone density. Be sure to consult your doctor before beginning any exercise programs.
Need Cosmetic Dentures?
Teeth have three main functions: chewing food, lip support, and speech. The loss of your teeth can have negative effects on your self-confidence and your overall quality of life. Since your teeth provide structure and support to your cheeks, tooth loss can result in the sagging of your face. It is essential that your missing teeth are replaced as soon as possible. A new set of cosmetic dentures can instantly improve your appearance and remove facial flaws. Age is inevitable, but cosmetic dentures can help brighten your smile and make you feel young again!
Clean Eating: Turmeric Hamburgers
1 lb. of organic grass-fed ground beef, 1 egg, ½ cup of oatmeal or bread crumbs, 1 Tbsp. cracked black pepper, 1 Tbsp. turmeric, 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp. organic BBQ sauce, 1 chopped onion, 1 minced head of garlic. Mix together lightly. Form patties. Brush lightly with oil. Grill on low/med heat, 5 min. per side.
