1. True or False? Brown sugar is better for blood glucose levels than white sugar. 2. What vitamin is known to help maintain healthy eyesight? 3. Which mineral is important for the proper functioning of the nervous system?
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Did You Know?
Basil is more than just a flavorful herb—it’s packed with health benefits! Here are 5 key benefits of basil: Rich in Antioxidants – Contains powerful antioxidants like flavonoids and polyphenols. Supports Heart Health – The herb may help lower blood pressure. Boosts Immunity – Basil has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Aids Digestion – It promotes healthy digestion by reducing bloating and gas.
Reduces Stress – Has adaptogenic properties that help manage stress and improve mental clarity.
Local Health Spotlight
Discover NESTERRA Massage Therapy Clinic, located near Costco in South End, where we focus on pain relief, stress management and injury recovery. Our luxurious clinic offers more than 15 types of massage designed to address your unique needs. Our Registered Massage Therapists work with you to ensure your wellness goals are met. In addition, we offer student massages at a reduced price (not insurable). We work with over 30 insurance companies, making your wellness journey even more convenient with direct billing. Your well-being is our top priority—book a session with us today and feel the difference!
March Book Club
Genius Foods. Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. Discover the critical link between your brain and the food you eat and change the way your brain ages, in this cutting-edge, practical guide to eliminating brain fog, optimizing brain health, and achieving peak mental performance from media personality and leading voice in health Max Lugavere.
Yellow Blooms Boost Mood
Yellow flowers have a remarkable impact on mental health, offering both visual and psychological benefits. Their bright, sunny hue is known to evoke feelings of happiness and positivity, counteracting stress and anxiety. Yellow symbolizes hope and optimism, often uplifting the spirit and enhancing mood. Studies suggest that exposure to vibrant colors, especially yellow, can stimulate mental activity and boost energy levels. Flowers like sunflowers, daisies, and marigolds not only beautify spaces but also create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Incorporating yellow flowers into daily life, whether at home or work, can be a simple yet effective way to promote emotional well-being.
Nutritional Needs for Seniors
As you age, your nutritional needs change, which is why it’s important to adjust your diet accordingly to improve the way you think and feel. Eating a diet that is high in fiber and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes promotes a healthy digestive tract, prevents constipation, and maintains a healthy body weight. Antioxidant-rich foods, such as berries, cabbage, beans, and spinach help to fight against free radicals and boost immune function. Foods that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids such as fish, walnuts and flaxseeds help improve cognitive function. Following a well-balanced diet every day is crucial in leading a long, happy, and healthy life.
Register Today!
Register today for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s spring Minds in Motion sessions! Minds in Motion is a weekly program designed for people living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners to connect with others through fitness, fun and friendship. During each session, you’ll participate in a gentle 45-minute chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation.
Join Minds in Motion today to interact with your community and engage in gentle movement!
To learn more and how to register, please visit alzheimer.mb.ca/mindsinmotion
Food for Thought
What we eat has a powerful impact on brain health, especially as we age. Antioxidants from berries and leafy greens help protect memory, while omega-3s from fish and walnuts reduce inflammation linked to cognitive decline. Whole grains provide steady energy, and healthy fats from avocados, nuts, and seeds keep brain cells strong. On the other hand, too much refined sugar and saturated fat can slow cognition. Staying hydrated and reducing processed foods also supports mental clarity. If meal prep for brain health feels overwhelming, Reliable Home Care is here to help. Contact us to learn how we can provide nutritious, brain-boosting meals that support overall well-being.
Sound Healing for Wellness
Sound Baths are incredibly beautiful, but also incredibly healing! Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses vibrations, frequencies, and rhythmic sounds to promote deep physical and mental relaxation. A full body listening experience where participants are “bathed” in sound waves produced by instruments of specific frequencies – such as gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, chimes and other resonant instruments that calm the nervous system and ignite the natural healing systems of the mind and body! Research suggests physical, mental and emotional benefits of mindfulness, mental clarity, the release of tension and lowering of cortisol levels, reduced pain and anxiety, enhanced mood and improved sleep quality. Tranquility Sound Baths & More.
The Perfect Derma Peel™
A revolutionary medium-depth peel is designed to brighten, even skin tone, and reduce signs of aging, acne, and sun damage, it provides powerful results without excessive dryness. This medical-grade peel features a unique blend of acids, antioxidants, and glutathione, a potent anti-aging antioxidant. A gentle numbing agent ensures comfort during treatment. By exfoliating the skin’s top layer, it reveals a smoother, more radiant complexion. Safe for all skin types, the Perfect Derma Peel™ delivers minimal irritation and downtime, making it an ideal choice for glowing, youthful skin.
Good Nutrition & Digestion = Good Health
No matter how clean, organic, and healthy you eat, if your body isn’t able to digest, absorb, and process essential nutrients properly, you are not benefitting from your efforts.
To do this, your stomach needs to fully digest, your intestines need to completely absorb, and your liver needs to properly process the food you eat.
One of the simplest ways to correct and improve any issue you may have with the digestive process is through nutritional testing.
If a weakness is found in a specific organ, nutritional supplementation can be added to your diet to improve the digestive process and in turn, help you benefit from your wise choices.
