Even during these uncertain times, planning a getaway will bring you a sense of excitement, hope and joy. Using a reputable travel professional is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress when planning a trip. They save you time and money, and often provide added benefits that you’d otherwise not see. Their expertise helps to simplify the planning process so that you can look forward to the experience instead of worrying about what needs to be done. They can also provide important insights into your best options and even work with you to customize your perfect getaway!
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Flattened Curve- NOW What?
NOW is the perfect time to strengthen your immune system and increase your body’s ability to fight off infection. Medical experts fear that Fall will bring a double whammy of the flu virus and Covid-19. NOW is the time to get prepared. Just as you need to stock up on essentials such as, food, sanitizer and masks, your body needs to stock up on the immune boosting essentials it requires to fight these viruses. Specific nutrients for the adrenals, spleen, lungs, and lymph nodes are vital to boost your immunity. NOW is the time to give your body what it needs to prepare for the months ahead.
Thank you, Live Life Alarms
My husband is in the early stages of Alzheimers. He continues to enjoy riding his bike and I used to get very worried as he would sometimes have difficulty finding his way home. Getting him a Live Life mobile alert was the best thing we have done as now I can readily find out quickly where he is. He recently went out cycling and was gone for some time so I called him on his alert pendant. Not only could I talk with him but the Mobile Alert sent me an automatic return text showing his exact location on Google Maps. This has given me so much confidence now and allows him to continue doing what he loves. ~ Vicki Ogston.
Beauty Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is well known for its healing properties when it comes to sunburns, bug bites and other skin abrasions, but that is only the beginning. Did you know that Aloe Vera is a fantastic skincare ingredient? Aloe Vera is rich in vitamin C, E and beta carotene which gives it its nourishing and anti-ageing qualities. It can moisturize the skin without making it greasy, which makes it great for those with oily skin. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties also give it the ability to work wonders in reducing acne. Aloe Vera treats the cells on the epithelial level of the skin which is why it’s recommended by dermatologists to treat your problematic skin.
Calm Your Nerves with Aromatherapy
Pure Joy Naturals’ Ang.zi.e.dee (ANXIETY) Essential Oil Blend helps evoke peace and calm with a mix of Sweet Orange, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, and Blue Chamomile essential oils. Add 4-5 drops to your aromatherapy diffuser and breathe deeply or add a drop to your aromatherapy necklace or bracelet and have it with you wherever you go. You can also make a ready-to-use roll-on by using 3 ml (60 drops) of Ang.zi.e.dee and topping up the roll-on bottle with fractionated coconut oil. Roll it onto your wrists and enjoy instant peace and calm anytime and anywhere!
Wellness Tea of the Month
Brain Elixhir.
This brain-boosting tea is made with Japan’s second most common green tea and is characterized by a high content of antioxidants, minerals and trace elements, such as iron. It is significantly lower in caffeine compared to its counterpart Sencha, and it won’t leave you feeling jittery. Gingko is a powerful leaf that helps reduce stress and anxiety symptoms, all while boosting brain function. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginkgo is used in treating headaches and some forms of migraines. Papaya and cherries are rich in vitamin C and are packed with nutrients, improving your health in many ways.
Tight-Sculpting at Your Doctors Office
Another simple walk in and out laser therapy, risk, pain and side-effect free, is a unique dual-wavelength, non-invasive laser treatment for sculpting and skin tightening on all body areas. The exclusive delivery modes are used in concert for hyperthermic adipocyte destruction and collagen remodeling with exceptional results. The most amazing fact here is that these results are scientifically impossible to attain with just exercise and diet, given that if successful you can only hope to shrink the fat cells. However, this laser therapy offers a method where permanent fat cell destruction is possible, not only helping you to lose fat, but also to keep it off.
Boost Mental Health & Performance at Work
During this global pandemic, the need for mental health support has increased fourfold. As an employee, the best thing you can do for your mental health is to be vocal. If you are struggling, speak up or use the Wellness Together Canada free resources. Waiting causes longer term damage impacting productivity and quality of life. If you are an employer, ask how you can support your team every day. Then, make or get a Mental Health First Aid kit and put it somewhere visible to demonstrate mental health is just as important as physical health. Include things like motivational cards, mindfulness colouring sheets, stress balls, breathing exercises and general resilience tips.
New to Acupuncture? What to Expect
During your first exam, your acupuncturist will spend time getting to know you and your health concerns. You may be asked a wide range of questions about your symptoms, eating, exercise, sleep habits, emotional state and anything that may offer insight into your health. Your practitioner will also employ diagnostic tools that are unique to acupuncture and TCM such as tongue and pulse diagnosis. You will receive a comprehensive diagnosis and a treatment plan that will explain your underlying imbalance, your time line of care and what types of treatment you will receive. Possible treatments may include using acupuncture needles, cupping, ointment or herbs. AcuMassage Wellness Centre
Time to Try Something New?
While it may feel more natural these days to cling to what we know, perhaps now is the time to ‘lean in’ to the surrounding uncertainty and discover a new activity we may enjoy. Take this as an opportunity to try a new bicycle route, take part in an online fitness class, explore new trails on foot, or attend a virtual dance lesson. Changing up your fitness routine might be the best way to stay mindful and healthy as we continue to deal with our ever-changing external environment. Enjoy the exploration!
Words to Live By
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” -John Wooden
