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. Sean Miller, CMHA, mbwpg.cmha.ca
Community News
Suffering from Eczema?
Our Aloe Propolis Creme is an excellent skin moisturizer and conditioner. With a rich blend of stabilized aloe vera gel and bee propolis, along with other ingredients recognized for their contribution to healthy skin, you can treat your skin this winter. Chamomile, one of nature’s best-known skincare herbs, is also added to the mix. Vitamins A and E complete the formula, and are recognized for their natural skin-conditioning properties. Kim, Aloe Lifestyle, AloeLifestyle.ca
Community Event
Sept. 11-Nov. 21: Three Yoga gentle, restorative classes are offered with breathing exercises, yoga postures, final relaxation & meditation at the Centre Renaissance, 844 Autumnwood. For more info and free class date contact Bernice Parent 204 803-2002 LavieMindful.com
Health Product Review: Opus Healthy Water Systems
Opus Healthy Water Systems produce crystal clear great tasting water. For pennies a litre, Opus systems remove harmful contaminants, pathogens, chlorine, fluoride, chloramines, heavy metals, odors and more, while retaining naturally occurring minerals. Reverse osmosis systems remove healthful minerals, creating acidic, corrosive water that can be harmful to your health and your home. Reverse Osmosis water leaches nickel from stainless steel which can trigger allergic reactions and contribute to joint pain. Opus systems produce pH-balanced or alkaline water and feature a minimum of .5 micron microfiltration, with options down to .001 micron nanofiltration. Available bioceramic infusers can add molecular hydrogen and boost alkalinity, transforming ordinary tap water into a powerful antioxidant. Designed for municipally treated water sources and drilled wells, Opus filtration solutions include point-of-use systems with an installed faucet for the kitchen, countertop units, and point-of-entry systems that filter all the water in your home, cottage, or business.
Aviva Natural Health Solutions, AvivaHealth.com
Suffering from Lyme Disease?
Lyme is fast becoming a Manitoba epidemic. How do you get Lyme disease? From a deer tick passing a bacteria called Borrelia Burgdorferi into your bloodstream. This bacteria weakens your immune system, allowing diseases to enter the body. “Many people are infected by nymph ticks, but don’t suspect Lyme disease because they don’t recall being bitten. In fact, 50% of people infected don’t remember being bitten and LESS than 50% of people will get any over-emphasized rash” (Source – CanLyme.com). If you are noticing increasing health problems lately, you may have Lyme disease. One way to improve your immune system is with Bioresonance Therapy. This therapy involves sending healthy frequencies into your body. These frequencies increase the body’s energy and consequently improve your health.
Dennis Ludwig, Evergreen Holistic Health Centre
The Danger That Lies in MSG
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer added to thousands of the foods you and your family regularly eat. The chemical flavor enhancer has been linked to fibromyalgia, obesity, fatty liver, high insulin and blood sugar, metabolic syndrome, and neurological damage. It’s used in everything from canned soups, crackers, meats, and salad dressings, to baby food, infant formula, and your child’s school lunch. It is used to enhance flavors. Dr. Russell Blaylock, a board-certified neurosurgeon and author of “Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills.” explains that MSG causes brain damage to varying degrees — and even triggers or worsens learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and more.
Aloe As Nature Intended
Aloe has been celebrated for thousands of years for its natural soothing, cooling and moisturizing properties. Here are just a few reasons you will love our Aloe:
1. Supports healthy digestion
2. Provides rapid soothing
3. Immune support & function
4. Dental health & hygiene
5. Collagen & elastin support
Contact us to learn more about how our family of aloe vera drinks, skin care & nutritional products brings the remarkable properties of Aloe to your entire body. Let us provide you with a complete system to help you look better.
Kim, AloeLifestyle.ca
Waking up with Foot Pain?
Plantar fasciitis is a common and often persistent foot injury that can affect almost anyone. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). Morning foot pain is a signature symptom of this. In some cases, rest, icing, and stretching may relieve your symptoms. Persistent pain can stop you in your tracks, undermine your fitness and general health, and drag on for years. Healthwest specializes in this treatment as well as treating many other foot problems, by providing therapeutic massage, shock wave, laser, compression sleeves, and orthotics.
Brent Konantz, Ortho. ,RMT LCSP C PED (C) Healthwest Prothotics
MyHealthWest.com
Need a Creativity Boost?
The benefits of floatation therapy are numerous and far-reaching. Perhaps the most universally appealing is floating’s tendency to enhance creativity, learning, and memory. From students to artists to working professionals, most of us would love to experience a boost in our ability to think, learn, and solve problems. Floating can do just that. Study after study has shown that time spent in a float cabin enhances our cognitive powers. Since all external sources of distraction are removed, floating provides an extreme form of rest, and this appears to amplify the positive effects of letting our mind take over.
Fluid Float Studio, FluidFloat.com
Health Product Review
Super Critical Omega Norwegian Gold by Renew Life.
With well over 7,000 studies on their safety and efficacy for many health issues, there is not a single natural health product with more scientific validation than omega 3 fish oils essential fatty acids. They are necessary fats that humans cannot produce, so we must get them through diet or supplementation. With so many fish oil supplements on the market, what makes the Renew Life Norwegian Gold line so different?
• 100% fish gelatin, not pork or beef. This makes them ideal for fish-eating vegetarians or those with religious dietary restrictions.
• Enteric-coated and contain the fat-digesting enzyme lipase, so there is optimal absorption and no fishy aftertaste.
• Have a 5-star rating from the International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) program. This proves that they meet or exceed all national and international standards for purity, potency, and freshness.
• Friend of the Sea certified. This certifies that the products are from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
Aviva Natural Health Solutions, AvivaHealth.com
Benefits of Ganban-yoku
Ganban-yoku, a Japanese natural thermal therapy, can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It has a wide range of benefits like relieving pain, improving circulation, helping to reverse the effects of aging, detoxifying, and aiding in weight loss. The treatment has been well received by many visitors. Here are some of the comments from clients after their first session.
“It was so relaxing and my skin feels very good.” ~ Joy.
“Very relaxing and relieved my congestion.” ~ Sunshine.
“Such a relaxing experience. Meditation for the mind and tranquility for the body.” ~ Edward.
“The stone bed started to feel like foam, it was very relaxing.” ~ Grace.
Mieko Morisawa, Founder|Owner, PoccaPocaSpa.ca
