Community News
Time for Tea        

Watch out coffee, tea is making a comeback! Did you know, Canadians drink almost 10 billion cups of tea each year? That’s 120 cups more than in 2006. Next to water, tea is world’s most consumed beverage! And it is projected that consumption will jump 40% by 2020! Each type of tea has its own characteristics including a different taste and differing health benefits. Green tea is the most popular type of tea with several health benefits including weight loss and anti-inflammatory properties. White teas are the most delicate of teas, with an unmatched lightness and eminence. Black tea is your “standard” tea, which is typically used when making Iced Tea. Rooibos tea, or Red Tea, is a flavorful, caffeine-free tea that has wonderful skin-loving properties. Herbal Tea and Fruit Tea, like Rooibos tea, are caffeine-free are great served cold! Perfect for entertaining on the patio! Happy Sipping!

Steeped Tea
www.Mysteepedtea.com/LISATUSTIN

Aromatherapy for Beginners

Essential oils are simply organic compounds extracted from plants with tremendous healing properties. Using essential oils for healing purposes is called aromatherapy, which seeks to improve physical, mental and emotional health. Essential oils can be used to help treat a wide range of conditions, including colds, infections, depression, insomnia, and high blood pressure. These oils are extracted from flowers, seeds, leaves, roots, fruit and twigs. By concentrating the oils of these plants you are literally separating the most powerful healing compounds of a plant into a single, multi-purpose oil. Essential oils are a natural and safe way to improve your health, cure ailments, and soothe your body and mind. There are a wide number of essential oils available, each with its own healing property. Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rose, Oregano, Frankincense, Cypress, Ginger, Sandalwood – Just to name a few!

Seniors Advocate

If you are you a caregiver of an older loved one or a senior and find the health care system difficult to navigate or are frustrated with poor quality of health, you are not alone. Many older patients fall through the cracks because of gaps in our health care system.

Senior Care Practice is a service that is designed to help older adults and their families to breach the gaps and make optimal use of available resources.

“My role as a Senior Care Practitioner, consultant and medical professional is to help my patients and their families to move through the health care system. I coordinate the team, advocate for my patients at their physician and liaise between patients, their families and other health care provides to ensure continuity of care.

My advanced training in the area of senior health care, medication management, pain management and diabetes care allow me to identify and solve age, medical and medication related problems says Mathilda, Senior Care Practitioner.

She visits her patients in the privacy comfort of their homes. She tailors a care plan to meet their unique health care needs of her clients, educates her patients and their families and becomes a family friend.

Senior Care Practice is a prescription for older adults and their families to thrive!

Senior Care Practice, www.seniorcarepractice.com

Eating for Recovery

An often overlooked area when dealing with the injured athlete is what to eat throughout the rehabilitation period. Many patients commonly ask “are there foods that can help decrease inflammation and even possibly increase inflammation?” Surprisingly, the answer is YES! During the early stages of an injury (inflammatory phase) try 3-9 grams of fish oil, nuts, avocado or flax seed oil. Other foods that can help with inflammation are turmeric (1 tsp. 3x/day), garlic (2-4 cloves) or pineapple (1 cup). Other micronutrients that can help speed healing are Vitamin A, B, C, D as well as Calcium, Copper and Zinc to name a few. On the contrary, certain foods have an ability to increase or promote inflammation, such as vegetable oils, soybean, safflower oil and most processed foods. And remember, just because you’re laid up in bed with an injury that keeps you away from you’re activity, don’t forget to eat; Resting Metabolic Rate can increase between 15-50% during the recovery of an injury!

Jason Moniz, South Sherbrook Therapy
www.southsherbrook.com

Beat the Heat

The HEAT will come…when exercising outside. The time of day is important; try to avoid exercising from 10-3, the hottest part of day. Wear loose, light-coloured clothing; the lighter colour will help reflect heat, and cotton material will help the evaporation of sweat. You may also want to try specially designed, “hi-tech” exercise shirts and shorts. Sunscreen is a must; protect your skin, buy the ‘sweat-proof’ brands. You can get burned and suffer sun damage to your skin even on cloudy day. Stay hydrated. Before you go out, drink a glass or two of water. Carry a bottle of water or even a hydration pack. Take a drink every 15 minutes, even when you’re not thirsty. When you’re done with your workout, have a few more glasses of water. Exercise safe Winnipeg!

Concourse Physiotherapy
www.yourphysio.com

Story of Your Bones

There is an Ojibwe word used when someone shares their story authentically, “oxoconic” – the story of our bones. The essence of this word is sacred. I was told by the Elders that it is healthy to share our stories because they can help one stay in balance within themselves. Unfortunately, we are often too busy or too distracted to tell our story or we forget. Over time, these stories can build up and prevent us from having a voice at all. Sometimes we don’t know who to tell our story to because no one is listening. I encourage people to tell their story by writing it down or attending ceremony. Alternatively, find a trusting person who can bear witness to your story and see you in your sacredness beyond the story content.  The story is finished when the storyteller sees themselves as a valued and sacred part of creation.

Pamela Vialoux, Shabequay Healing
www.shabequay.ca

Stop Toxic Skin Care Products

There is a lot of information regarding toxic ingredients in skin care and cosmetic lines that we purchase. At times, I feel like no matter what brand I purchase, I am taking a risk. There are key words that we are aware of; additives like parabens, sulfates, toluene, and formaldehyde are only a few of the chemicals that manufacturers use to create everyday items. What people do not realize is that these toxic chemicals are endocrine disruptors; they can mimic estrogen and possibly contribute to breast cancers. Causemetics has brought together eleven of Canada’s natural and non-toxic companies to produce a line that is safe and high quality. An automatic donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund is made when you purchase Causemetics.

The Unexpected Gift
www.theunexpectedgift.ca

Companion Animal Reiki

Reiki is a hands-on healing system originating in 1800’s Japan. It is a gentle, non-invasive technique used to balance one’s body, mind and spirit. Some may not realize its benefits for animals. Animals are far more sensitive than we can imagine. As an Animal Reiki Master and Communicator of ten years, I can tell you that most animals feel that it is their duty to carry the stresses of their people. Reiki dispels bottled negative energies that if left untreated, often manifest into physical dis-eases. Reiki is highly beneficial for introducing shelter-adopted animals into new homes, or helping to introduce newly homed animals to current animal residents. Additional benefits of Animal Reiki include: a decrease in anxiety, obesity, lethargy, depression, an acceleration in healing time from wounds, and a strong sense of peace among a great many others.

Jill Saifer, Soulstice Spirit Healing
www.soulsticespirithealing.wordpress.com

Book Club: The Awakened Introvert

Practical Mindfulness Skills to Help You Maximize Your Strengths and Thrive in a Loud and Crazy World by Arnie Kozak.

In a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can be difficult. But the truth is that introverts have distinct advantages—as long as they know how to use them. Unlike extroverts, who draw their energy from social interaction, your energy comes from quiet reflection. Is it any wonder then, that mindfulness can help you hone your natural talents?

Introverts are powerful observers and creators. If you are an introvert, this book will show you how to tap into your inherent introvert strengths and “awaken” your potential using mindfulness meditations and cognitive behavioral techniques.

www.newharbinger.com/awakened-introvert

Clean Eating: Spicy Hummus

Place ½ cup of roasted sesame seeds, squeeze ½ lemon, 1tsp sea salt and ¼ cup olive oil in a food processor.

Blend until paste.

Add 5 cloves crushed garlic, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, 2 Tbsp chili flakes, ½ tsp black pepper, squeeze in the other ½ lemon, and 1 can drained & rinsed organic chickpeas.

Blend and slowly add approx. ¼ cup water to desired consistency.

Garish with paprika.

Enjoy!

Beat the Heat

The HEAT will come…when exercising outside. The time of day is important; try to avoid exercising from 10-3, the hottest part of day. Wear loose, light-colored clothing; the lighter color will help reflect heat, and cotton material will help the evaporation of sweat. You may also want to try specially designed, “hi-tech” exercise shirts and shorts. Sunscreen is a must; protect your skin, buy the ‘sweat-proof’ brands. You can get burned and suffer sun damage to your skin even on cloudy day. Stay hydrated. Before you go out, drink a glass or two of water. Carry a bottle of water or even a hydration pack. Take a drink every 15 minutes, even when you’re not thirsty. When you’re done with your workout, have a few more glasses of water. Exercise safe Winnipeg!

Concourse Physiotherapy
www.yourphysio.com