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Put the Spring Back in Your Step with Bowenwork

Lower body pain in the feet, ankles, knees, hips or lower back can really influence a person’s mobility, balance, and capacity to do things in their daily lives. It can also affect the alignment of their entire body, and even be contributing to pain in their upper body. Bowenwork looks at the body as one entire functioning unit. It gently signals the nervous system to reset the tension in the body to a more relaxed, normal resting state. Bowenwork improves circulation of blood and lymph in our bodies. This results in an increase of oxygen, and nutrients to muscles, the release of toxins, and long lasting pain relief. Bowenwork is a newer type of bodywork that started in Australia in the 1950’s and is quickly gaining popularity in Canada. Its primary focus is on the body’s innate ability to heal itself and working with the body holistically for effective pain relief.

Bernadette Kozak, Certified Bowenwork Practitioner, WinnipegPainRelief.ca

Have You Played Lately?

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we’ve stopped playing. There are many benefits of playing for adults, which include increased creativity, productivity, and feelings of wellbeing. Hula Hooping can boost your energy and vitality and even improve your resistance to disease, helping you feel your best. The continuous, whole body movement gets the energy flowing, essential for creativity. According to a study into Fluid Movement and Creativity, fluid movement plays a significant role in enhancing creativity in three domains: creative generation, cognitive flexibility, and the ability to make remote connections. That is, your brain will be ready to generate new, original ideas and find fresh angles and possibilities. In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

Karrie Blackburn, Kurrent Motion, KurrentMotionHoops.com

Spirituality for Everyone

By: Randy Armstrong

Spirituality – a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. As such, it is a universal human experience—something that touches us all.

We at the Centre for Spiritual Living Winnipeg invite you to join us as we explore a philosophy and way of living. Each and every moment of our lives provides a choice to create a life we desire. We believe there is always an opportunity to choose. Each of our lives is a reflection of our predominant thoughts and beliefs. We have come to understand there are rules, which once understood, can be used to enhance our lives in ways which bring joy, success, happiness, peace of mind, and new opportunities. This concept is expressed as “Change Your Thinking. Change Your Life”.

If the life you are living on the outside doesn’t match who you are on the inside; or if you are hurting and feel powerless⎯ the Centre for Spiritual Living offers you a roadmap to self-empowerment. You can either keep putting up with your pain and suffer more each day or you can choose the way out. Perhaps your whole life isn’t so bad. Maybe just one aspect is lousy. Maybe it’s your job, or your relationship, or your money, or you just don’t feel well. Or maybe things are good most of the time, and not so good some of the time. It doesn’t matter. When it’s bad, it’s bad. Do you want to just settle for a mediocre life, or would you like it to improve?   When something isn’t working, it saps your energy and affects the quality of your life. It sabotages your joy and you walk around feeling crummy.   When it comes to your life not working well, you can’t just walk away from it. You can’t just put your life aside and go on to something else that feels better. When your life isn’t working, it’s serious. It’s an invitation to do something different. Not more of the same. If coins keep falling out of a hole in your pocket, the answer is not to go out and get a second job. The answer is to plug the hole.

We at the Centre for Spiritual Living help you to find the power within yourself to create your best life. We provide honest and practical tools on “how” to think not “what” to think.

If your life is not working the way you would like right now, you might want to know why, so you can do something about it before it gets worse. As you choose new ways of thinking, you will transform every challenge into a gift.

To really live, begin by letting go of any idea that anything outside you determines your destiny. The force that determines your destiny is you.

If any or all of this sounds incredible, you are probably thinking someone or something outside you pulls the strings of your life. But anything less than living fully from choice is settling for too little. Your true strength is in using your power in the midst of those who have abandoned theirs. Most people take what is given them and call it their destiny. You can take what is given to you and use it to make your own destiny.

Take what you have and make what you want.

When you are ready to stand in our own power, your world will reshape itself around your intentions.

You are not a victim⎯ you are a powerful creator. You can make the changes in your life that will get you the results you want. I guarantee that if you practice the principles you learn with us, your life will change for the better. But don’t take our word for it….prove it to yourself. You are worth it.

Join us for meditation at 10:30 and inspirational message at 11:00 each Sunday.

Centre for Spiritual Living Winnipeg, 625 Spruce Street. www.cslwinnipeg.org

Randy Armstrong, Centre for Spiritual Living Winnipeg
cslWinnipeg.org

Sunscreen 101

Spring is in the air! It’s time to start thinking about sunscreen if you haven’t already. When selecting one, go for the “broad spectrum” protection. Sunscreens with this label protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure your sunscreen has a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. The SPF number is the level of protection the sunscreen provides against harmful rays. Higher SPF numbers do mean more protection, but the higher you go, the smaller the difference becomes. Generally, an SPF over 50 doesn’t give much more added protection, and a higher SPF does NOT mean people can stay in the sun longer. Secondly, take a look at the ingredients. Physical blockers (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide) provide the best protection and cause less skin irritation than chemical sunscreens.

Care at Home Pharmacy, CareAtHomePharmacy.ca

Where Is Love?

You’ve decided enough is enough. You have plenty going for yourself and you want to share your life with someone special but where on earth are you going to find them? Times have changed. We live in an electronic world but computers don’t have hearts and you don’t know if the person behind the screen is authentic. You have asked your friends and coworkers if they know anyone right for you and you have been insulted by who they have suggested! A matchmaker specializes in finding love for people who are looking for one special partner. An effective matchmaker meets with all potential clients in person and determines who the right person is for them. A criminal record check should be conducted on each client. When choosing a match-maker it is important that you work with a service that has been in business for quite some time and has many success stories.

Lianne Tregobov, Camelot Introductions, camelotintroductions.com

Don’t Sweat the Setbacks

So your New Year’s Resolution was to adopt a healthier diet. Now that the first few months of 2017 have come and gone is your initial enthusiasm is starting to wane? We all have limited resources – time, energy and money and changing your lifestyle can challenge these resources and your resolve. To stay on track, focus on keeping it simple. Plan your meals for the week ahead, shop accordingly and do as much advanced prep work as possible. Keep a collection of recipes that are tasty, healthy, quick and cheap. Make double batches and freeze extras for quick meals. If everyone is hungry, serve a salad or green smoothie while cooking the rest of the meal. That way you can fill up on healthy stuff while the hot stuff is cooking. Focus on the positives and don’t sweat the setbacks. Have patience, you can do this!

Darlene Porter, KnowThyselfAsSoul.org

How Magnesium Oil Helped

“I have had rheumatoid arthritis for close to 40 years. I’ve started using the Magnesium Oil a month ago, by rubbing it in, twice a day — right away I noticed a difference. I’ve been not totally pain-free, but there has been a tremendous improvement. The magnesium oil provides me super pain management and works to improve the flexibility of my joints. I have found that my sleep has improved by several hours a night, I am experiencing more energy, and I ‘m able to function much better.” Carmen Kulik. 7 Benefits of using Magnesium Oil: 1. Important for heart health. 2. Helps increase energy by regulating energy levels. 3. Calm nerves by producing ‘happy hormones’ 4. Relieves Muscle Aches and Pains. 5. Health with digestion by relieving constipation. 6. Regulates levels of calcium and potassium. 7. Prevents migraine Headaches.

DnA Wellness, DnAWellness.ca

Water Yourself to Grow Your Health

When it comes to healthy beverages, water has no equal. This tasteless, odorless thirst quencher is essential to your every physiological process and makes up approximately 45-80% of our body mass. Because we lose water as we age, it becomes increasingly important to stay hydrated, a task accomplished by both drinking and eating. Two-thirds of our body’s water volume is found within our cells, making them like mini water balloons. When adequately filled, they are effective in alleviating headaches, improving memory, flushing out toxins, regulating body temperature, hydrating skin, lubricating joints, and – importantly – reducing inflammation which is believed to be the root of nearly all illness and disease including mental illness. If you are looking for an evidence-based and cost-effective way to improve your physical and mental health, look no further: water is truly a life source.

Canadian Mental Health Association, www.mbwpg.cmha.ca

Clean Eating: Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Soft, creamy, sweet and chocolatey – this plant-based, gluten and dairy-free pudding will surely satisfy.

All you need is:

1 and a half ripe Avocados, peeled and pitted

1/3 cup of 100% pure cacao powder

1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey

1/4 cup coconut milk

2 tsp vanilla essence

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Re-boot Your Nervous System

The Nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells, which carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord, to various parts of the body. Every movement your body makes, requires communication between the brain, and the muscles. Pain receptors send signals to the brain, when we are injured. Sometimes, pain receptors continue to fire, even though there may not be a physical cause of pain anymore, but the pain response still seems to be the same. Bowen Therapy works through the Autonomic Nervous System by facilitating neuromuscular repatterning, and modifying internal dialogue. During the treatment, gentle signals are sent to the brain to re-set the body to balance tension, reduce stress, and increase relaxation. Many sufferers of chronic muscle, joint, nerve, and back pain have experienced effective, and long lasting pain relief with Bowen Therapy. Balance the nervous system for natural pain relief.

Bernadette Kozak, Certified Bowenwork Practitioner, WinnipegPainRelief.ca

Diabetes and Reflexology

Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar (glucose) levels are abnormally high because the body does not produce enough insulin. This condition can affect cholesterol levels, cause eye problems, kidney problems and nerve problems. Your feet must be taken care of as diabetes causes many changes. There can be neuropathy, which is damage to the nerves and affects sensation to the feet so that sometimes you cannot tell if the foot is injured. Some people carry their weight differently on their feet and calluses can form. Diabetes causes poor circulation which can contribute to damaged skin and can lead to ulcers and infections. Foot care is necessary with diabetes. Reflexology therapist will work on your endocrine system, circulatory system, immune/lymphatic system, urinary system, digestive system and musculoskeletal system. By working the feet, reflexology helps to balance the whole body and provides stress relief which also benefits your general health.

Rositha Jeanson, RCRT/Foot Reflexology Teacher, rositha.ca