• 2 cups carrots, peeled and diced • 1-1/2 cups cubed pumpkin • 1 can coconut milk • 4 cups chicken stock • 1 Tbsp. green Thai curry paste • 2 cloves garlic • 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger • 1/2 tsp. each, salt and pepper • 1/4 tsp. cumin • 1/4 cup shredded coconut • madras curry powder. 1. Cook carrots and pumpkin without browning over medium heat for 10 mins. 2. Add spices, curry, and ginger. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, coconut milk, and coconut. 3. Cook on medium heat for 35 minutes. Blend with blender. Enjoy! Lisa Kehler, OffYourPlateNutrition.ca
Community News
Community Event
Oct. 21: Sit Back and Be Soothed! Try out the world’s best – The Inada DreamWave Massage Chair. Call to reserve your FREE 30 min. appointment. Aviva Natural Health Solutions, 204-947-6789 AvivaHealth.com. 1224 St. James St. Wpg.
Oct. 28: Is Your Water Safe? Nathan Zassman, Nutritional Therapist and President of Aviva Natural Health Solutions is hosting an informational event on water filtration systems. Reserve your spot: 204-947-6789 AvivaHealth.com. 1224 St. James St. Wpg.
Book Club
Adventures for Your Soul: 21 Ways to Transform Your Habits and Reach Your Full Potential by Shannon Kaiser. Sometimes, the one thing you need to make a change is to see things from a fresh perspective. Discover 21 innovative explorations to boldly confront the habits that are holding you back. Shannon Kaiser’s program utilizes an empowering process that encourages you to go on adventures for your soul, so you can:
• Achieve your goals
• Remove limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging patterns
• Feel freedom from fear and live with purpose and passion
• Be unapologetic about your innermost desires
• Make happiness your natural way of life
Experience The World’s Best Massage Chair
Today, more and more people understand that massage is not only good for rest and relaxation, but also to help heal injuries or gain relief from specific symptoms or health conditions. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time in their busy schedules to commit to getting a massage as often as they need. A massage chair is the perfect tool to have access to the great benefits of massage in your own home – but not all massage chairs are created equal. The Inada DreamWave exceeds all expectations of what a massage chair can be. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the DreamWave’s precise massage movements have been expertly choreographed by Shiatsu Master Hideyo Matsuura to deliver a transcendent, effective, skillful massage. Add a DreamWave massage to your daily routine and restore tired muscles, reduce stress, sleep better and discover the quiet and calm that’s only possible with the World’s Best Massage Chair. Aviva Natural Health Solutions, AvivaHealth.com
Japanese Thermal Therapy for Joints
Arthritis is that moment when you are chasing your grandchild, and you stop because that pain goes off again in your knee. As we age, our joints naturally begin to age too. Ganban-yoku, a Japanese natural thermal therapy, is recommended for arthritis because of its unique ability to stimulate our body’s healing mechanisms through non-invasive heat. Stone beds warm your body evenly, promoting healing from the inside out, while maintaining gentle lower temperatures. This is what leads to increased blood circulation for your body to heal, especially when repairing inflamed joints. Mieko Morisawa, Pocca Poca Spa, PoccaPocaSpa.com
Physio for Headaches and Migraines
Many of us deal with headaches and migraines on a frequent basis. Cervicogenic and tension types respond very well to physiotherapy, decreasing the frequency and intensity, and possibly resolving them completely. This includes manual therapy, exercise, and intramuscular trigger point dry needling. A physiotherapy assessment can help you determine the type of headache you may be dealing with, as well as start you on the road to recovery with treatment, home exercises, and ergonomic or posture changes that can help in their resolution.
Sarah Bleichert BMR-PT, MClSc-PT, SPC Sport Cert, FCAMPT
Physiotherapist, Prairie Trail Physiotherapy,
PrairieTrailPhysio.ca
Health Benefits of Collagen
As we age, the amount of collagen in our body decreases. By age 25, collagen levels decrease at a rate of 1.5% a year. By age 40, collagen is depleted faster than it is produced! And by age 60, over half of the body’s collagen has been depleted. At this stage, we are left with achy joints, sore muscles, wrinkly skin, and brittle bones. Collagen supplements repair joints and connective tissue; treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis; improve hair quality, skin elasticity, and sleep; shorten recovery after exercise; calm anxiety; help heal digestive problems; and can even help you lose weight! Nutrition Plus, NutritionPlus.com
Dinacharya and Oral Health
Ayurveda prescribes some daily rituals known as dinacharya, which help to establish balance, health, and harmony in our body. Oral hygiene is important for digestive, heart, and brain health. Gandusha (oil pulling) and tongue scraping are important rituals of dinacharya. Gandusha should be done first thing in the morning with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil swished around the mouth for five minutes. If you wish to do it longer, change the oil. Always spit out the oil in the trash bin. Follow gandusha with brushing teeth and tongue scraping.
Purnima Chaudhari, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reflexologist & Reiki Master, AyuReviveAyurveda.com
Trust your Gut
Your immune system works hard to protect you from injury, illness, and disease. This process usually involves inflammation, a natural response to stress, tissue damage, and harmful stimuli like viruses, bacteria, and toxins. Inflammation functions similarly to an engine warning light, alerting you to the presence of a problem through symptoms such as heat, pain, redness, swelling, and/or loss of function. 85% of the immune system is located in our gut. An anti-inflammatory diet rich in vitamins A, C, and E and the mineral selenium provides your gut with the ingredients it needs to bolster immunity and achieve optimal mental and physical health. Sean Miller, CMHA, mbwpg.cmha.ca
Community Event
October Self-Love & Acceptance Group. Eight sessions (once/week), dates & time will be based on registrants’ interest & availability. 204-806-9777 Sparham Counselling sparhamcounselling@mymts.net
Be Thankful Every Day!
October is the month for Thanksgiving. If you celebrate this day, you may take the time to be grateful for the family, friends, and food that you are able to enjoy.
Gratitude is:
• affirmation of goodness in life;
• thinking and believing that we deserve the best life has to offer; and
• acknowledging, appreciating, and taking care of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself.
Gratitude decreases stress, depression, and anxiety. It promotes happiness and well-being. So, be thankful. Practice gratitude every day! Tracy Sparham, BSW, RSW; Sparham Counselling Services, SheaTreeWellness.com
