Today, more and more people understand that massage is not only good for rest and relaxation, but also to help heal injuries or gain relief from specific symptoms or health conditions. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time in their busy schedules to commit to getting a massage as often as they need. A massage chair is the perfect tool to have access to the great benefits of massage in your own home – but not all massage chairs are created equal. The Inada DreamWave exceeds all expectations of what a massage chair can be. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the DreamWave’s precise massage movements have been expertly choreographed by Shiatsu Master Hideyo Matsuura to deliver a transcendent, effective, skillful massage. Add a DreamWave massage to your daily routine and restore tired muscles, reduce stress, sleep better and discover the quiet and calm that’s only possible with the World’s Best Massage Chair. Aviva Natural Health Solutions, AvivaHealth.com
Community News
Eating for the Season
According to traditional Chinese medicine, all living beings are viewed in relation to the surrounding environment. The Chinese widely believe that we are what we eat, and most dietary guidelines follow nature. According to traditional Chinese medicine philosophies, if we eat seasonal foods that are similar in nature to the external environment, we remain in harmony with the environment, adapt better to changes in the season, and stay healthy. In autumn, the dry, colder weather usually causes an itchy throat, and dry skin, so we need to eat to promote the production of body fluids, such as pumpkin, honey, and soups.
Health Benefits of Collagen
As we age, the amount of collagen in our body decreases. By age 25, collagen levels decrease at a rate of 1.5% a year. By age 40, collagen is depleted faster than it is produced! And by age 60, over half of the body’s collagen has been depleted. At this stage, we are left with achy joints, sore muscles, wrinkly skin, and brittle bones. Collagen supplements repair joints and connective tissue; treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis; improve hair quality, skin elasticity, and sleep; shorten recovery after exercise; calm anxiety; help heal digestive problems; and can even help you lose weight! Nutrition Plus, NutritionPlus.com
Trust your 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. Sean Miller, CMHA, mbwpg.cmha.ca
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
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