May 6 -12 A Week of Compassion. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week is “Healing through Compassion.” Throughout the week practice compassion by not only acknowledging suffering but actively demonstrating care and kindness. Compassion can start within yourself and expand to those around you. Examples might include giving yourself a compliment, helping a family member, or volunteering in your community. As you journey through the week, reflect on the questions below. Write down your thoughts, engage in quiet reflection, or share with a friend.
1. What have you learned about compassion this week?
2. How do you typically treat yourself when you make a mistake or experience failure? Compare this to how you would treat a loved one.
3. Consider any challenges you met while practicing compassion. How might overcoming these challenges contribute to your personal growth and ability to empathize with others?
4. Think about all the ways you showed kindness to yourself and others and how that felt. How can you incorporate compassion into your daily routine going forward?
Redfeather Pain Relief
We are passionate about our Redfeather Pain Spray and Wellness Roll-On! They support thousands of people find genuine relief for stubborn, chronic pain and temporary tension. Our products are natural, instant and effective treatment. Redfeather Pain Spray: Arthritis, Sciatica, Back & Knee pain, Stiff joints, Rheumatism, Pulled muscles, Pinched nerves, Minor sports injuries Redfeather Wellness Roll-On: Cluster headache, Stress, Anxiety, Sinus infection, Migraine, Emotional tension, Menopause discomfort, Flu, cold & fever headache. If unavailable at your local pharmacy or health food store, place an order for pick it up.
Zajac Ranch Retreats
Let’s get you started by booking your next unique group retreat!
Located on 42 acres on Stave Lake in Mission, BC, Zajac Ranch is equipped with indoor pool, spa, dorm-style and private accommodations providing the perfect setting for your next group getaway. Conveniently located east of Vancouver, Zajac Ranch offers a wide range of services, activities and facilities. This is the perfect place to rest and recharge with your group. All retreat booking proceeds support the Zajac Camper Allowance Program. Book today and help send a child with complex medical conditions and challenges to camp. Rest, Recharge, Relax and Enjoy!
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy offers numerous physical and mental benefits. It enhances circulation, promoting better blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues, thereby aiding in muscle recovery and reducing tension. The manipulation of soft tissues helps alleviate pain and stiffness, enhancing flexibility and range of motion. Additionally, massage promotes the release of endorphins, reducing stress and anxiety while improving mood. It can also enhance immune function, boosting the body’s ability to fight off illnesses. Regular sessions contribute to better sleep quality and can alleviate symptoms of conditions like migraines and chronic pain. Overall, massage therapy fosters a holistic sense of well-being, addressing both physical and mental aspects.
Quit Smoking, Live Healthier
Smoking cigarettes can result in nicotine dependence and serious health problems. Quitting has both immediate and long-term benefits, including: lowering risk for various forms of cancer, including lung cancer, reducing risk of heart disease within 1 to 2 years of quitting, reducing respiratory symptoms (coughing, shortness of breath, etc.), reducing risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and reducing risk of infertility in women of reproductive age or complications during birth.
If you are thinking about quitting or are ready to quit, feel free to contact your pharmacist to discuss the various options that can help you stop smoking.
Local Health Spotlight
Your Brain Butler is a locally-owned neurotech startup, spun out of UBC. We’re a talented team dedicated to providing safe and effective brain fitness options for individuals seeking:
• intervention for the loss of cognitive function from age, injury or illness
• prevention of cognitive impairment
• improvements in mood, motivation, motor skills or mental acuity
Great strides have been made in the field of optimizing brain function in people of all ages. Why settle for the mind that you have today, when the technology exists for you to enjoy a significantly enhanced lifestyle?
Words To Live By
“If you are feeling overwhelmed it is likely that you are focused on a future that hasn’t arrived or a past that has already happened. Be here now.” – Keith Macpherson
Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a no-cook oatmeal that you make by letting them rest overnight. Enjoy this decadent (but healthy) recipe! Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup (heaping) rolled oats, 2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut. Instructions: Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close and refrigerate overnight.
Quit Smoking with Laser Therapy
Is quitting smoking on your ‘To-Do List’ year after year? Have you tried just about everything, with little success? Laser Therapy is clinically proven to help to control cravings and withdrawal symptoms, with a 84-95% success rate! In clinical studies, patients report a noticeable reduction in cravings, and have a higher chance of success in quitting. The benefits of quitting smoking with laser over other interventions include no medications with unpleasant side effects, no unhealthy nicotine in your system in the form of patches, and pleasant side effects of relaxation which are a result of the endorphins released in response to the laser.
Benefits Of Infrared Sauna
This type of sauna heats the body directly, instead of warming the air like traditional saunas. Operate at a lower temperature while still providing similar health benefits such as relaxation, detoxification, and improved circulation.
The benefits are: better sleep,relaxation,
detoxification,weight loss,relief from sore muscles,relief from joint pain such as arthritis,clear and tighter skin
improved circulation.
help for people with chronic fatigue syndrome
Why Redfeather?
We are incredibly passionate about our products because we know they work and have helped thousands of people find genuine relief and improved well-being.
Founded by Mi’kmaq native Tim “Redfeather” Thomas in 2006, Redfeather is committed to bringing the most effective over-the-counter, all-natural pain relief remedies to Canadians.
Hearing the stories of our customers’ lengthy searches for relief from their pain and the results they’ve achieved with our products is both inspiring and truly humbling! Natural and effective treatment helpig with:
Arthritis,Rheumatism,Knee,shoulder,back pain, ache,Stiff joints,Sciatica,Night cramps,Pinched nerves, Strained & Pulled muscles, Minor sports injuries,Sunburns,Insect bites Non-greasy, non-staining, quick drying.


