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Book Club: The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. “The days are long, but the years are short,” she realized. “Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project. In this lively and compelling account of that year, Rubin carves out her place alongside the authors of bestselling memoirs such as Julie and Julia and Eat, Pray, Love.

With humour and insight, she chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Written with charm and wit, The Happiness Project is illuminating yet entertaining, thought-provoking yet compulsively readable.

Gretchen Rubin’s passion for her subject jumps off the page, and reading just a few chapters of this book will inspire you to start your own happiness project.

Clean Eating: Winter Warmer Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Olive oil

1 tsp garlic, minced

pinch of Hing (if you have it)

2 tsp fresh ginger, minced

½ cup celery, finely chopped

½ cup carrots, finely chopped

1 cup spinach or any leafy greens

2/3 cup red lentils

6 cups water or vegetable broth (if using water add 2tsp vegetable Bouillon powder)

2 cloves

3 whole peppercorns

1 cinnamon stick

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Squeeze of Lemon or lime

Directions:

In a large pot on medium-high, heat oil. Add garlic, and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add celery and carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add lentils, water, and all other ingredients except salt, pepper and cilantro and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover with lid, and cook for 20-25 minutes, until lentils are soft. In the last 5 mins add the leafy greens. Removed cinnamon stick and peppercorns. Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with cilantro and lemon if you wish, and serve.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Submitted By: Kalee Mund, Ayurvedic Practitioner

Getting Well Today and Staying Well in the 21st Century

Ask a dozen people or more what “wellness” means to them and you will get as many different answers related to alternative therapies, natural medicines, fitness, nutrition, and even spirituality. For Rick Thiessen, ‘wellness’ means all of these in addition to no small amount of pride in being behind one of the most successful health and wellness expos in Canada for the last twenty years. This annual consumer show features approximately 100 companies with thousands of products and services that are designed to promote a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle as well as enhance or improve a person’s quality of life.

The Wellness Expo is all about choice: treatments, products and more. People should have a choice but they don’t even know what’s out there. Unfortunately when consumers are looking for answers, it’s usually under duress. As a visitor to this event, the Wellness Expo offers people to try products and services in a safe and less costly environment.

The 21 annual Winnipeg Wellness Expo comes to the RBC Convention Centre, February 20 – 22, 2015. Admission is $10 for an all-day pass that includes access to the trade show, displays and demonstrations as well as all of our seminars.

For full program details, see wellnessexpo.com

Smile…It’s Toothday!

Actually, it is Tooth month here at the Animal Hospital of Manitoba and we are having a pet dental special. If your cat or dog has bad breath, it could be time for a professional dental cleaning. Bad breath can be a sign of anything from gum disease to organ damage.

The same bacteria that can destroy your pet’s teeth can also enter the blood stream and damage internal organs. Bleeding gums and broken or rotten teeth can affect your pet’s appetite and behaviour. Keep your furry friend happy and healthy have a dental check done today!

This New Year…Discover Hidden Treasures!

Not everyone feels they are creative in the traditional sense.  Yet somewhere deep inside we all have creativity to be expressed in our own personal way. We encourage you to share our passion for re-purposing items, simple crafts that celebrate nature and responsible healthy living. Candle making, soap making, glass fusing and bottle slumping are great hobbies to help de-stress and calm the mind….washing away tension and stress easily and naturally!

Try your hand at making your own or choose a hand crafted item that we have made. Do it yourself projects (DIY) gives opportunity for all levels of creativity! Add “get more creative” to your New Year’s Resolutions list and join us to discover what creativity is hidden deep within!

Hidden Treasures
519 Osborne St.

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Fighting the War on Winter

Are you living in the Realm of W.O.W (War on Winter)?

It seems the older one gets, the more extreme it gets. We all know that we should eat vegetables and fruit, sleep well, drink more water, exercise, increase our Vitamin C and decrease our sugar intake. Some say we should get the flu shot. But is there some more solutions to the War on Winter and being Flu Fighters?

Try to maintain a healthy diet, eat quality protein, and implement Glutathione into your diet. Glutathione, is a naturally occurring protein that protects every cell, tissue, and organ from toxic free radicals and diseases. The supplement contains three amino acids: glycine, glutamate (glutamic acid) and cysteine. Glutathione helps repair damaged cells caused by stress, radiation, pollution, infection and a host of other ailments. Enhancing your body with glutathione supplements increases your natural immune boosting potential!

Rachel Silva, Quality Living Network

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Smart Pulse

Early detection and prevention of heart disease is achievable. Heart disease is currently the number one killer among both men and women in the world with an estimated healthcare cost of well over $500 billion annually. There is an affordable way to check your cardiovascular system, stress levels, blood circulation and more.

The Smart Pulse is designed to provide objective data to help diagnose depression, sleep disorders, poor concentration, mental and physical stress, chronic fatigue and blood problems. This FDA approved medical device is user-friendly and non-invasive. It uses a finger probe to observe the changes in pressure, blood flow and velocity throughout the entire pulse wave. This specialized device and analysis can also detect cardiovascular disease and the functioning and age of the heart. Your health is the most important factor in life!

Christy Kim

faceupsalon.com

Product Showcase: Cardio for Life

Voted the best health product on the market for the past 3 years along with winning the Nobel Prize in Health, this amazing product is not only helping save lives with its cardiovascular plaque cleansing but also for several additional health reasons!

It protects and strengthens the heart, lowers cholesterol levels, improves circulation, supports healthy blood pressure, increases energy, speeds up wound healing, regulates blood sugar, improves memory, assists in kidney repair and so much more!

The key to this incredible product is the 5000mg of the remarkable amino acid, Arginine. Arginine increases Nitric Oxide levels which in turn nourishes almost every cell in the human body. There are also an abundance of necessary vitamins in this product that assist the Arginine benefits. Mixed with a glass of water, the ease of this product is simple to incorporate into your daily health routine.

Christy Kim

faceupsalon.com

New in YOUR Neighbourhood

Before you even ask – YES, we’d love to HELP!

Family Concierge Services, Part One: ELDER SERVICES

Many of our clients feel strongly about staying in their home, but lack the support to make that desire a reality – even WITH family assistance. Seniors need help with everyday or weekly chores that challenge homeowners: escorted appointments/errands, minor home repairs & maintenance, meal prep, and too many others to list. Family members often find themselves overwhelmed with these responsibilities. It’s a struggle to fill all the needs that our seniors require. Some seniors find comfort in receiving care from the same person each visit.

Help is a phone call away. Done & Done invites you to have a look at our website, and perhaps get to know us a little better. We’re always on the lookout for great Clients!

Done & Done Family Concierge Service

doneanddone.ca

New Year Without Pain or Injury!

Been complaining about how much pain you have been in over the past year?
Tried everything to help relieve some of that pain?

But…Have you tried Pilates and MELT?

Pilates works with you to move ahead to being pain free and to make you stronger than you before you were injured. This will help improve posture, muscle tone and flexibility, core strength and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension. With specialized, talented and inspirational instructors to help you meet your needs, reach your goals and receive new teachings to transform and empower your life.

Pilates Manitoba offers all levels of Equipment and Mat STOTT® Pilates, Plus Size Fitness, the MELT® Method, Rehab Pilates, Fitness Pilates, Myofascia Release and Fascia Fitness, and Gyrotonic®. By holding classes of only 8 people you maximize your time, better enjoy the experience and derive full value out of every class! Pilates Manitoba is a place where you can “be yourself” – relax and let them help you have a pain-free 2015!

Located at 390 Academy Rd and 2089 Plessis Rd.

pilatesmanitoba.com

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a safe and effective method used to tone, tighten, and rejuvenate the look of your skin. It decreases and eliminates deep wrinkles, fine lines, bags under the eyes, droopy eyelids, and slows the aging process. Energy pathways or meridians are stimulated to increase local blood circulation to the face, oxygenating, firming and toning the skin. It also increases natural collagen production, helping to diminish fine lines and improve overall skin tone for a healthy, glowing complexion.

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is an excellent alternative to cosmetic surgery, chemical peels, and injections. It is a much safer alternative with no side effects and marked improvements in skin expected to last up to five years. Acupuncture is a holistic treatment that not only restores a youthful glow to your face but also improves the overall health of your body.

Maara Mulgrew Lic.Ac, Shen Dao Community Acupuncture

shendaoacupuncture.ca