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Spring is the Season of Love
Spring

 

When the weather warms up, so does our heart. Why is that? Science of course. Spring is a season of cliches — birds singing, bees buzzing and people falling madly in love. All this love can be blamed on one very real thing – dopamine! Every April your brain unintentionally becomes a dopamine factory, turning you into a love junkie. Dopamine is a naturally occurring chemical your brain uses to make you want things. There are other systems involved in love, but when it comes to new love, dopamine is the main culprit. And with enough of it swirling around your system, you’re prone to fall in love — and fall hard.

Lianne Tregobov, CamelotIntroductions.com

Product Review: Clean9

Clean9 is like a tune-up for your body. Everyone routinely takes their car in for service, but when was the last time that you did the same for your body? The Clean9 Program will help you to look and feel better by eliminating stored toxins from your body, allowing you to feel lighter and more energized as you take control of your appetite and see your body begin to change. This proven cleansing system will put you in the best position to attain optimal health, cleanse your body, and build a slimmer, leaner you.

Kim ten Krooden, AloeLifestyle.ca

Purify Your Home

Here in Canada, due to our colder climate, we tend to seal our homes and buildings with deadly precision. We use the term “deadly” because there is a possibility of over 1500 invisible and potentially toxic substances contaminating your air space right now, Isn’t it time you took control over what you’re breathing? With active purification technologies such as ionization, UV light and Activated Oxygen; we can now effectively remove smoke, odours, allergens, bacteria and viruses! Purifiers such as the pureAir 500C are effective solutions that have a whisper quiet fan when running.

Greentech Environmental Canada, info@gtecanada.ca, GTECanada.ca

Signs of Caregiver Fatigue

Looking after a loved one is an important and rewarding responsibility, but how do you know when you’ve taken on too much and are headed for burnout? Look for these signs that will let you know when bringing in a professional caregiver might be beneficial to both you and your loved one. 1) You’re experiencing physical and mental fatigue. 2) You’ve lost interest in other people and things you once enjoyed. 3) You’ve gained/lost weight inexplicably. 4) You’ve been losing your temper. 5) You’re feeling like nothing you do is good enough. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

Right At Home Canada, RightAtHomeCanada.com/Winnipeg

Natural Product Review

U-Dream® Sleep Aid was specially formulated by phytopharmacologists and healthcare professionals with a variety of safe, proven, and effective plants including: Passionflower (calming herb for anxiety and insomnia), Lion’s Mane (mushroom known for reducing anxiety and depression), Schisandra (‘superberry’ that provides relief from stress and insomnia), Loquat fruit (fruit extract that acts as a mild sedative), L-tryptophan (essential amino acid with sleep-inducing qualities), and Tuberfleece flower and Rehmannia roots, which also assist with alleviating insomnia. U-Dream® combines traditional Eastern medicinal herbs and state-of-the-art Western herbal medicine, creating an effective natural sleep formula that promotes a healthy and prolonged sleep.

Nutrition Plus, NutritionPlus.com

Reset Your Busy Day, Naturally!

Life can be busy and full of stress, fatigue and irritations. With little time to ourselves, we need something that can help make a REAL difference. Adaptogens are fast becoming the “go to” with their unique ability to help the body deal gently and naturally with the many effects of stress, while restoring things like hormone, immune and optimal balance. The results? Many benefits may be enjoyed like gentle detoxing, feeling calmer, weight management, better focus, heart, digestive and immune health, improved skin and hair, increased energy, balanced hormones, etc. They help soothe our busy days, so we can feel our best!

SipYourWaytoHealth.MyTibena.com

Book Club: Regaining Who You Are

(By Cindy Matychak, Spiritual Author, Advanced Life Coach, Reiki Master.) You are not who you think you are. There is much more to you and your world. Each of us has come into this lifetime to expand our consciousness and find our true place. In Regaining Who You Are you will discover why you are here and what you are being asked to heal in this lifetime.

NurturingYourInnerBeing.com

Trust Your Gut
Healthy Gut

 

Your immune system works hard to protect you from injury, illness, and disease. This process usually involves inflammation, a natural response to stress, tissue damage, and harmful stimuli like viruses, bacteria, and toxins. Inflammation functions similarly to an engine warning light, alerting you to the presence of a problem through symptoms such as heat, pain, redness, swelling, and/or loss of function. 85% of the immune system is located in our gut. An anti-inflammatory diet rich in vitamins A, C, and E and the mineral selenium provides your gut with the ingredients it needs to bolster immunity and achieve optimal mental and physical health.

Canadian Mental Health Association, cmhawpg.mb.ca

Clean Eating Recipe

Purple Power! Beet Black Seed Detoxer Smoothie.

Ingredients: 1 medium raw beet, peeled, and shredded. 1 large Gala, Fuji or Honeycrisp apple, chopped into 1 inch pieces. 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled, and chopped fine (1 tablespoon). ½ teaspoon Enerex Black Seed Oil. ½ avocado. ½ lemon, juiced. ½ cup water (more, if needed). 2 teaspoons Chia seeds. 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (if needed).

Directions: Place all of the ingredients into food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Serves 2.

Enerex.ca

Essential Oil Review: Cajeput

Cajeput 100% Pure Joy Naturals essential oil is also known as White Tea Tree. The name Cajeput is actually the Indonesian word for ‘white wood’. This camphorous essential oil is part of the Melaleuca family and is used much in the same way as its cousin, Tea Tree. Fresh and Uplifting and a must have for treating colds and flu. (Essential Oils Natural Remedies, Althea Press) This would be an excellent oil to use in your diffuser. Add 4-5 drops to your diffuser and “Just Breathe”. For a complete guide and recommendations visit PureJoyNaturals.ca

How Old Are Your Arteries?

Your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your entire body. When you’re young and healthy, they’re wide enough to allow the blood to flow through easily, and their walls are elastic, so they can expand and contract as needed. But as you age, your artery walls might harden, as plaque — made up of cholesterol and fat — builds up within them, narrowing the vessels. This process, called atherosclerosis, puts you at risk for heart attacks and stroke. The Meridian Digital Pulsewave Analyzer is an FDA approved cardio wave analyzer that measures arterial stress by tracking the way blood moves through the arteries. It’s non-invasive and takes only minutes to analyze.