Essential oils are simply organic compounds extracted from plants with tremendous healing properties. Using essential oils for healing purposes is called aromatherapy, which seeks to improve physical, mental and emotional health. Essential oils can be used to help treat a wide range of conditions, including colds, infections, depression, insomnia, and high blood pressure. These oils are extracted from flowers, seeds, leaves, roots, fruit and twigs. By concentrating the oils of these plants you are literally separating the most powerful healing compounds of a plant into a single, multi-purpose oil. Essential oils are a natural and safe way to improve your health, cure ailments, and soothe your body and mind. There are a wide number of essential oils available, each with its own healing property. Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rose, Oregano, Frankincense, Cypress, Ginger, Sandalwood – Just to name a few!
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Real Facts on Water
Drinking enough water daily is essential not only for the utilization of oxygen in the body but also for transporting the blood and other bodily fluids. Without adequate water, all bodily functions are diminished, including cellular respiration and the removal of toxins and metabolic wastes. Choose healthy drinks low in sugar, that can enhance your bodies health; Lemon water is an excellent choice; Lemons aid in digestion, boosts your immune system and helps to balance your PH levels. Evolv Health offers a refreshing natural lemon drink that Increases oxygen ATP in every cell of our body by 64%. Great for that midafternoon crash, for professional athletes or people who like to work out. Choices that you make regarding your daily routine either build up resistance to disease or tear it down.
Donna Ladan, Evolv Health
www.donnaladan.myevolv.com
Protein Powders for Everyone!
It doesn’t matter whether your goal is to be a bodybuilder, a fitness competitor, to lose weight to look and feel better or to maintain healthy lean muscles as you age. Protein powders are an excellent way to ensure that you and your family’s protein requirements are met when diet alone simply cannot. Proteins powders have come a long way! A market traditionally consisting of whey (animal) protein powders has given way to a wide variety of proteins: plant-based proteins including soy, pea, brown rice, hemp and combinations, casein and egg and even paleo proteins. Each type of protein powder offers unique benefits and will complement whichever goal you have. Proteins are now available that are easy to digest and well-tolerated by people with food allergies and sensitivities. Whey protein has traditionally been the most popular because it is very good at prompting muscle protein synthesis, which is the way muscles grow, however it is not just for fitness enthusiasts. Vegan plant sources of protein can prevent inflammation cancer, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
Protein, regardless of whey or plant-based is now a staple in many average households that are looking to encourage and sustain healthy lifestyles. Families will start the day off with a healthy shake that includes a scoop of protein, fruits and other healthy additions such as flax, chia and hemp seeds! Protein shakes are a fantastic way to fuel kid’s co-curricular activities. The elderly are using protein shakes for added energy and ensuring that they are getting proper all around nutrition. Given the huge variety of protein powders on the market, choosing a protein right for you can be daunting. Come into Nutrition plus Organic Market and we’ll help you understand proteins and how they can help with your healthy living goals.
Nutrition Plus
www.nutritionplus.com
Stop Toxic Skin Care Products
There is a lot of information regarding toxic ingredients in skin care and cosmetic lines that we purchase. At times, I feel like no matter what brand I purchase, I am taking a risk. There are key words that we are aware of; additives like parabens, sulfates, toluene, and formaldehyde are only a few of the chemicals that manufacturers use to create everyday items. What people do not realize is that these toxic chemicals are endocrine disruptors; they can mimic estrogen and possibly contribute to breast cancers. Causemetics has brought together eleven of Canada’s natural and non-toxic companies to produce a line that is safe and high quality. An automatic donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund is made when you purchase Causemetics.
The Unexpected Gift
www.theunexpectedgift.ca
Life’s Better With Balance
It’s not only the surfer who benefits from good balance. Whether you enjoy walking, badminton, or cycling, balance plays a key role in performance, injury-prevention, and the pleasure you get from your favorite activities. This mind-body skill is integral to all physical activity from the day-to-day activities to weekend sports and leisure activities, and it switches on as soon as you get up out of your chair. Good balance is a remarkable coordination of muscles, nerves, brain, and your senses. Every move you make sparks rapid-fire communication throughout your body aimed at coordinating nerve impulses and muscle contractions to produce even tiny adjustments that keep you upright whether you are standing, walking, or running. Curves Body Balance Class inserts balance exercises between the resistance training on the machines to challenge mind and body and the connection between the two: the essence of balance. Have your best summer ever by getting your body and mind in shape to perform at their peak.
Anita Wilson, Curves Southdale
www.curves.ca
CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle treatment approach that may help a variety of conditions including: chronic neck and back pain, migraines, tension headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances, digestive problems, insomnia, anxiety and depression. (CST) treatment involves touch, as light as the weight of a nickel, on areas of the head, neck, and base of the spine. The practitioner is able to “listen” to subtle rhythmic patterns in the soft tissues and fluids surrounding the central nervous system. By gently supporting and holding the techniques for many minutes, the therapist is able to facilitate the body’s own healing powers to release holding patterns and tension in the body. The client will often feel a sense of deep relaxation as the muscles and organs unwind and the bones of the head and spine subtly realign.
Sharon Dyck, Action Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic
www.actionphysio.net
Companion Animal Reiki
Reiki is a hands-on healing system originating in 1800’s Japan. It is a gentle, non-invasive technique used to balance one’s body, mind and spirit. Some may not realize its benefits for animals. Animals are far more sensitive than we can imagine. As an Animal Reiki Master and Communicator of ten years, I can tell you that most animals feel that it is their duty to carry the stresses of their people. Reiki dispels bottled negative energies that if left untreated, often manifest into physical dis-eases. Reiki is highly beneficial for introducing shelter-adopted animals into new homes, or helping to introduce newly homed animals to current animal residents. Additional benefits of Animal Reiki include: a decrease in anxiety, obesity, lethargy, depression, an acceleration in healing time from wounds, and a strong sense of peace among a great many others.
Jill Saifer, Soulstice Spirit Healing
www.soulsticespirithealing.wordpress.com
Book Club: The Awakened Introvert
Practical Mindfulness Skills to Help You Maximize Your Strengths and Thrive in a Loud and Crazy World by Arnie Kozak.
In a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can be difficult. But the truth is that introverts have distinct advantages—as long as they know how to use them. Unlike extroverts, who draw their energy from social interaction, your energy comes from quiet reflection. Is it any wonder then, that mindfulness can help you hone your natural talents?
Introverts are powerful observers and creators. If you are an introvert, this book will show you how to tap into your inherent introvert strengths and “awaken” your potential using mindfulness meditations and cognitive behavioral techniques.
www.newharbinger.com/awakened-introvert
Clean Eating: Spicy Hummus
Place ½ cup of roasted sesame seeds, squeeze ½ lemon, 1tsp sea salt and ¼ cup olive oil in a food processor.
Blend until paste.
Add 5 cloves crushed garlic, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, 2 Tbsp chili flakes, ½ tsp black pepper, squeeze in the other ½ lemon, and 1 can drained & rinsed organic chickpeas.
Blend and slowly add approx. ¼ cup water to desired consistency.
Garish with paprika.
Enjoy!
Mothers Were Right – Beets Are Good For Us!
Beets are an excellent antioxidant that contains betalains. Betalains act as an anti-inflammatory for every body system; Cardio-vascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, muscular, kidney, liver, reproductive, excretory systems, joints and your skin. Betalains Help balance blood pressure levels and promote mental alertness & energy. They improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels and help stimulate glutathione production for detoxification. Betalains give you increased oxygen levels to help prevent disease and purify your blood and liver. There are many ways to eat beets – raw, roasted or juiced, however it’s easier to take a concentrated betalain capsule without the sugar, carbs or calories to restore your health.
Donna Ladan, Evolv Health
www.donnaladan.myevolv.com
Feeling Stressed?
70% of doctor visits are said to be stress related. Disturbances in your mental well-being can have a serious impact on your health. When you are under stress your body releases a hormone called cortisol at very high amounts. The long-term effects of high cortisol levels can be quite disruptive. High levels not only make you feel fatigued, they are also implicated in weight gain, poor immune response and a greater risk of developing chronic illness. While it is not easy to avoid stress, nature has provided us with nutrients that can decrease cortisol levels and balance other hormones. One of the best medicinal plants that can help achieve this is Rhodiola Rosea. The brand name, Rhoziva™, is becoming a favourite of many naturopathic and medical doctors who are noticing its benefits. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, visit Nutrition Plus to receive your free trial pack.
Nutrition Plus
www.nutritionplus.com
