I often refer to the ego as “everybody’s got one”; now our bigger choice and decision in life is what we do with it and how we use it. The ego’s function helps us distinguish between right and wrong and make sense of our world. No human being escapes the challenges of life, as it is the lessons and learnings that make us become conscious and grow us emotionally and spiritually. Some lessons we see coming, others arrive on our doorstep as a complete surprise. All require us to sort through our grief, loss, disappointment, hurt, anger, shame, and jealousy into clarity. When we get too bogged down and stuck in our emotional pain and begin to identify with our negative beliefs without fully releasing them, we are at risk of becoming our story and staying a victim to it. Lightening our load helps free the ego into expansiveness!
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Those Aches and Pains
Life is stressful. We don’t always eat well, and whether you’re active or inactive, your joints, tissues, and cells are under constant stress, causing inflammation. If your body is overly inflamed (like most people), it makes it harder to heal, sleep, and lose weight.
Symptoms are often conventionally treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). These drugs are cheap and common, but have many side effects and can cause damage to the organs. Plexus Ease contains four amazing ingredients with powerful anti-inflammatories and enzymes, such as New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel, Turmeric, Bromelain, and Serrapeptase. Check out their benefits; there are so many things that make them so powerful!
Need Cosmetic Dentures?
Teeth have three main functions: chewing food, lip support, and speech. The loss of your teeth can have negative effects on your self-confidence and your overall quality of life. Since your teeth provide structure and support to your cheeks, tooth loss can result in the sagging of your face. It is essential that your missing teeth are replaced as soon as possible. A new set of cosmetic dentures can instantly improve your appearance and remove facial flaws. Age is inevitable, but cosmetic dentures can help brighten your smile and make you feel young again!
Focus on Self-Improvement
“Don’t criticize them; they are just what we would be under similar circumstances.” – Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln had learned by bitter experience that sharp criticisms end in futility.
Do you know someone you would like to change, regulate, and improve? Great! That is natural. You may even feel justified. But why not begin on yourself? From a purely selfish standpoint, that is a lot more meaningful than trying to improve others – yes, and a lot less risky.
Anyone can criticize, condemn, and complain – and many do.
But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.
Selenite’s Calming Properties
Selenite is named after the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene, because of its soft white light, seemingly reflecting the moon’s rays. Its many metaphysical and healing benefits make it the perfect starter stone. Selenite is excellent for attaining mental clarity, helping with rest and meditation, and setting intentions of wellness and calmness towards your goals. Sleep with a palm stone under your neck for deep, soothing sleep, and to re-align your spine. It is a self-cleansing stone, and can also be kept in close vicinity of other crystals to cleanse them of their stored negative energies.
Degenerative Arthritis Isn’t Simple
Cartilage can regenerate from damage. However, this process is slow because there’s no blood circulation in the tissue. Deficiency in lubricant surrounding the joint, called synovial fluid, aggravates the damage. The reduction of the lubricant also happens as part of the aging process. Cartilage damage causes inflammation that results in pain and difficulty in mobilization. Analgesics (natural or not) relieve the inflammation, but don’t promote regeneration. So, relying on analgesics alone for arthritis may end up aggravating the current damage, as the reduction of the pain tends to encourage the patient to use the damaged joint more frequently.
Wilderness Edge for Your Wellness Needs
Imagine taking a break from it all and focusing on how you feel, both physically and mentally. Letting go of the stresses, chaos, and noise of day-to-day life. Getting away and focusing on your personal wellness is important, and Wilderness Edge Retreat and Conference Centre offers an easy and affordable way to do just that.
Connecting with Nature
Located just one hour from Winnipeg in beautiful Pinawa, Manitoba inside Whiteshell Provincial Park, Wilderness Edge hosts a variety of retreats for people of all ages and specializes in hosting groups. Being located in a provincial park means that the centre is surrounded by nature. The sights, sounds, and smells of the great outdoors are waiting for you just outside Wilderness Edge’s doors.
Surrounding the centre are wetlands, forests, nature trails, and a local sandy beach. Experiencing the calming effects of immersing yourself in nature can help you feel more grounded and at peace. Observing local wildlife such as deer and a variety of species of birds can make you feel more connected to the natural world around you, also helping to calm your mind.
Moving Your Body
These natural spaces are also a great place to participate in physical activity, which is critical to improving your overall wellbeing. Hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, tubing, and canoeing, are just some of the great activities that await you at Wilderness Edge. For winter guests, we offer ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. You can choose to take advantage of expert-guided activities, or do some exploring on your own.
Other activities available include golfing at a nearby golf course, horse riding at a nearby ranch, beach volleyball, tetherball, horseshoes, pool, ping-pong, and tennis at the nearby courts.
Finding Inner Peace
Those who are seeking a more relaxed wellness retreat will be happy to know that Wilderness Edge can accommodate those experiences as well. The centre offers a 13-person outdoor hot tub that overlooks Winnipeg River, a newly renovated 10-person sauna, and three firepits in the courtyard that also overlook Winnipeg River.
Solitude and serenity can be found at Wilderness Edge, and for those who are focusing on their spiritual and/or mental wellness, the centre offers a place to recharge, disconnect from the outside world, and channel your energy inward. If you would prefer not to leave your room during your stay, arrangements can be made to have your meals delivered to you, ensuring you have minimal outside distractions.
Reuniting with Loved Ones
Socializing and connecting to those closest to you also contributes to your overall wellness. The daily stresses and fast pace of life can sometimes get in the way of truly communicating with and enjoying the presence of your close friends and family members. Sharing stories, laughing, crying, and supporting one another are things we don’t always have the time, or the energy, to do.
Wilderness Edge offers a perfect opportunity to focus on your relationships, whether with a spouse or significant other, your immediate family, your extended family, or a group of close friends. Unplugging from the demands of daily life and learning more about one another is an important step in building stronger relationships.
You can participate in team-building activities like kayaking or team sports, which allow you to learn how to work together and solve problems, while also having fun. Or you can take a walk in the woods and find a renewed sense of adventure that will give you shared memories for years to come. Sometimes, just relaxing together, whether around a firepit or in a hot tub enjoying the view, can be a meaningful experience, allowing a peaceful opportunity for deeper conversations.
Exploring Your Creativity
Getting in touch with your creative side can be a great stress reducer and mood booster. Wilderness Edge offers a variety of creative activities, including painting on canvas, rock painting, cake decorating, flower arranging, clay sculpting, and making wind chimes. These classes offer guided instruction, as well as all of the materials needed to create your masterpiece.
If you prefer a less structured approach to finding your inner creativity, why not bring some art supplies with you and spend time during your retreat creating whatever you’d like? With plenty of inspiration in the form of plants, animals, trees, and water, drawing, painting, and photography should be a breeze. Or get a group together to work on a fun craft project.
Eating for Health
Another important aspect of wellness is eating right, and Wilderness Edge offers tasty, nutritious meals for all of our guests. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a night snack are all offered during your stay. A variety of foods are provided, all made fresh and served buffet-style so you can try a bit of everything. Our chefs are able to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions, provided these are mentioned ahead of time.
One reason many of us tend to overeat or not eat properly is because we’re so pressed for time or stressed that we turn to food as a source of comfort or see it as something that “has” to be taken care of. By getting away from our usual stressors, we have the opportunity to truly enjoy food and consider what we’re putting into our bodies. Wilderness Edge provides the time and space for you to remember how good healthy eating can actually make you feel.
Those who are looking to fast for spiritual or personal reasons can find a peaceful, supportive environment at Wilderness Edge. The serene environment is perfect for focusing on your fasting journey and taking the time that you need to rest.
If you’ve been looking for a chance to leave the daily grind behind and take some time to focus on your mind, body, and soul, consider booking a retreat at our centre. Gather a group of your closest friends who could also use a break, and come experience what Wilderness Edge has to offer. Visit https://www.wildernessedge.com/ and https://www.wildernessedge.com/retreats/, or contact us at 877-753-2535 or info@wildernessedge.com for more information.
Travel Tip: Cindy Knows Travel
Traveling, for most, is an exciting and enlightening activity filled with rich experiences and a plethora of surprises. But it can also present challenges, especially in the context of maintaining one’s wellness routine. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Marrakesh, Morocco—a totally outside-the-box trip that I was equal parts excited and nervous about. Morocco, as a whole, has never been at the top of my bucket list. Keeping up with my healthy habits is relatively easy when I’m in, say, Costa Rica or the Virgin Islands, but Morocco presented new challenges. Here are five things you should know when travelling to a country like Morocco: 1. Pack healthy snacks. 2. Download a few meditations. 3. Indulge in a spa treatment. 4. Hydrate all the time. 5. Be flexible and kind to yourself.
No More Headaches
Stress. Poor circulation. Adrenal imbalance. Liver toxins. Sinus pressure. Eye strain. Hormonal imbalance. Cerebellar (brain) fatigue. What do these have in common? They can all cause headaches and migraines. When you find out what triggers the headaches, you can treat the cause, not just the symptoms. The most effective way to do this is with nutritional testing. If an area of the body that causes headaches/migraines is found to be nutrient deficient, specific nutritional formulations can be taken to help the body heal the weak or imbalanced area. Remember! Treating the cause = no more headaches!
Disability Tax Credit for Type 1 Diabetes
The Disability Tax Credit is a program designed to help those with disabilities or their caregivers reduce the amount of income tax they pay, offsetting some of the significant medical and treatment expenses. What diabetes-related activities are covered? According to CRA, the following activities qualify in the 14-hour-per-week calculation:
• Checking blood glucose levels
• Preparing and administering the insulin
• Calibrating necessary equipment
• Testing ketones
• Keeping a log book of blood glucose levels
With children, the 14-hour-per-week eligibility criteria can usually be met by combining the parent and child’s time.
T1D is an expensive disease and the disability tax credit can provide some financial relief for those who qualify.
Estrogen Dominance Isn’t Rare
Estrogen dominance (ED) is becoming increasingly common because we’re constantly being exposed to estrogen-like substances in our food supply and environment. The substances are natural phytoestrogens, hormones administered to farmed animals and fish, or endocrine disruptors like BPA. ED may cause abnormally painful menstruation, uterine fibroid, endometriosis, and fertility problems in women. It may also cause sexual dysfunction, depression, and obesity in both genders. Unfortunately, it often isn’t noted as a disease in mainstream medicine. The good news is that there are several natural supplements and products that can help to relieve this disorder.
