Does it feel like you’re just putting one foot in front of the other? Living like this can feel disruptive and unfulfilling. The first step to living a more mindful life is becoming aware of how your subconscious perspectives, actions and reactions, affect your relationships, families and life experiences. Some of the beliefs you have created from past experiences may no longer lead you to the happiest outcomes. With heightened emotional wellness and through a method like EFT/Tapping, it is possible to gently and easily discover your non-serving subconscious perspectives and beliefs and shift to consciously living life to the fullest.

Riverstone Dental Clinic’s goal is to treat patients in the safest and most natural way possible while still providing all the modern dentistry you would expect of a dental office and provide a lifetime of healthy smiles. We are fluoride-free and do not support the use of Amalgam (mercury) fillings. Holistic dentistry is not a dental specialty but a philosophy of practice that promotes health and wellness instead of the treatment of disease. It is a less toxic approach at fixing oral issues in order to better a patient’s teeth, mouth and overall health.

Dr. J Arlo Chinnery TCMD, RAc completed internships in Bei Jing, China in 2003 and Rocky Mountain Physio in 2004 and received his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma in 2005. After starting his practice in Southern Alberta, Dr. Arlo moved back to his hometown, Red Deer, in 2010, to continue his holistic approach to pain management. In 2018, Flying Turtle Acupuncture, moved to a larger facility to accommodate his growing clinic. Since current patients soon require less frequent treatments to maintain their improved state of well-being, new patients are always welcomed.

We call it “Vitamin D,” but this compound is in fact a steroid hormone with specific activities in every cell in your body. Known as the sunshine vitamin – our bodies can produce it given regular and effective doses of sunshine. The challenge over the winter months is not getting enough. Babies who are breastfed, children, shift workers, people who have undergone surgical menopause, experience chronic inflammatory conditions, have osteoporosis, malabsorption and the elderly all have specialized needs. Before you start treatment though, it’s important have a simple blood test to determine your needs. Ask your pharmacist about it today.

Jan. 19. 10 am – 5 pm. The Healthy Living Expo showcases exhibitors and demonstrators that promote all aspects of wellness, sustainability, innovation and a healthy lifestyle. Join us at the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park.

Jan. 28 11:15 am. The Lending Cupboard’s First Annual Winter Luncheon fundraiser features Jann Arden sharing her songs and experience with Alzheimer’s and her mother’s long goodbye. Join us at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer.

Several Winter classes to choose from such as Zen Inspired Landscape Cards, Watercolor Class and Lettering Art Guild led by Sally Towers-Sybblis. No experience necessary. Visit ‘Events’ section of SallyTowersSybblis.com or call 403-597-1594 to register.

One of the SIMPLEST ways to boost your immune system during cold and flu season is to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! When dehydrated, your cells become less efficient at removing toxins AND the cells that form your skin, gut tract lining, and mucus membranes (e.g., lips and mouth) form tiny “micro-cracks”, which can allow even more water loss. These tiny openings can be points of entry for viruses and bacteria and are the easiest way for them to hijack your system. So, drink more water in the winter – don’t wait until you’re thirsty, make it a habit.

In the words of a past participant, “Learn to focus on your life rather than your pain.” Moving on with Chronic Pain is an 8-week group program teaches skills to decrease and better live with varying levels of chronic pain. Program features interactive sessions where participants learn the role the mind-body connection has in chronic pain, and how certain lifestyle factors can improve this relationship via simple changes, goal setting and practice. Discussion and a positive atmosphere foster both accountability and learning. Ask your doctor for a referral or self-refer by calling 403-343-9100.

Jackie Kobsar, health advocate for over 20 years, struggled with daily stomach aches in her youth after every meal. Doctors sloughed it off as IBS, and offered no help, so her battle with constipation and diarrhea continued. Looking at options, she tried Colon Hydrotherapy at 15. The next morning, the first time in four years, she didn’t have a stomach ache and her life changed. Now part of her health regimen, she no longer has IBS symptoms. Thirteen years ago Jackie become an I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and helps others on their health journey.