Q: I don’t like wearing sunglasses when I’m gardening. Is it really necessary? Sunglasses are too dark for me. A: You would probably do well just wearing some clear, non-tinted safety glasses. You can get these at any hardware store, and most of them have UV protection which will protect your eyes, even in bright sunlight. Eye injuries are common with gardeners, and the safety glasses will be beneficial in that regard too.
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More Than Skin Deep!
Feed the roots of your health! Go beyond the surface level. Photobiomodulation or Light Therapy is a proven model of healing therapy that focuses on the foundations of your health. Stimulating the mitochondria (energy packs of your cells) to do their job more efficiently. Giving you healthy sebum secretion, increased collagen production, improved healing times from accidents and surgeries, and increases the circulation in your muscles producing improved recovery times. At White Cedar we focus on nourishing the roots of your health giving you more control and lasting results. Benefits: no side effects, no-touch, cost-effective.
3 Ways to Improve Digestion Naturally
With any diet advice, it is vital to build a reflective awareness of the messages of your body and intuitively choose the best routine for your situation. Here are 3 natural ways you can integrate healthy habits to improve your diet instantly. Chew! Chewing breaks down food to enhance the extraction of nutrients that your body needs. Incorporate set meal times throughout the day. Three meals are often the average for most individuals. Adhere to this natural rhythm until your body signals it’s time for a change. Go for a walk! The movement of walking often aids with digestion.
Keeping You Accountable
What happens after your first Vega Testing appointment? Setting goals for yourself, by yourself can be hard. Never mind achieving them. Sometimes you need to feel accountable, and I offer additional support after your first appointment to do just that. May it be in the office, in the grocery store or the comfort of your home, I can help you set your health goals and be accountable for them. I will support you with recipe sharing, cooking tips, and further recommendations as well as answering any questions you may have along the way!
What is Stability to You?
Stability can unintentionally show up as bracing or rigidity when we consciously try to create it – But then suppleness and a full breath can get lost. I really love how my mentor describes stability as having control and coordination through the arc of a movement. Consider this; when you slow something way down, do you notice any wavering, awkwardness, or engagement of unnecessary body parts? If so, imagine that magnified when you complete that movement quickly and without as much focus. Feeling stable is amplified when we move efficiently on a foundation of ease. Let’s explore this together! Small group classes and 1:1 options are available.
Words to Live By
It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting. – Paulo Coelho
Words to Live By
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day – unless you’re too busy; then you should sit and meditate for an hour.” Zen Proverb
Fear of Falls Causes Unsafe Behavior
Someone who is fearful of falls, may start to avoid everyday activities by staying home and doing less. This lack of activity leads to the loss of strength, reduced muscle tone, and loss of coordination and balance. This deterioration of your physical being increases the risk of falling and, when a fall does occur, the fear is further heightened. Turn your fear of falling into positive actions: remain active, exercise regularly, use assistive devices such as walkers or grab bars, wear sensible shoes and consider participating in a group session with others who are anxious about falling.
Ask The Expert
Q: I’m 77 years old and I remember my eyes used to be dark brown, but now they’re grey. My doctor said that’s normal. Are my eyes really getting less brown?
A: The colour of your iris usually stays the same throughout your life, but the cornea (the clear surface in front of the iris) can get a little cloudy over time. This is from normal lipid deposits, often within the outside edge of the cornea. If this happens in younger adults, we would wonder about blood lipid levels and that can be investigated of course.
Overcoming Dentist Anxiety
Dental phobia has become ingrained into our society with phrases like ‘pulling teeth’ being used to mean difficult and unpleasant. As a result, an important part of the dentist’s role has become putting the patient at ease, making them secure and comfortable. Those with dental phobia tend to avoid dentists. Unfortunately, putting off regular checkups is a good way to end up with gum disease or other problems, which is why establishing a good patient-dentist relationship is so important. If you are a person who suffers from dental anxiety, mention it to your dentist and they will work with you to find a way to alleviate the stress.
0% Alcohol, 0% Sugar, 100% Clarity
Summer is in full-swing, and that means friends, family, and finally, Cocktails. Looking for a healthy and happy tasting – alcohol free – option? Us too! Here are 3 of our classic favorites, just in time for the sunshine… please the crowd and ENJOY! Sol’d Fashioned: 2 oz Solbrü Restore, 2 dashes bitters, 1 tsp maraschino cherry syrup, orange slice or smoked orange peel, Ice. Brü-jito: 2 oz Solbrü Elevate, 3 muddled mint leaves, 3 oz Soda, splash of lime juice, Ice, to sweeten add simple syrup. Grounded Müle: 2 oz Solbrü Elevate, 3 oz ginger beer, 1/2 lime juice, lime wedge.
