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Clutter Busting 101

Excessive clutter causes stress and often accompanies underlying health problems. Conditions like depression and chronic pain can make cleaning seem impossible, but small daily steps add up to big changes over time and boost feelings of wellness. Pick up as you go- check the room you’re in for items you can bring with you. Sort mail daily- pay and file bills, recycle newspapers/flyers, respond to and delete emails. Get rid of something old/unused/unworn with each new purchase that enters your home.

Break up large tasks- just do one shelf/cabinet/room at a time. If it’s smelly, sticky, empty, broken, looks weird, is expired, or covered in dust just get rid of it- you won’t miss it! Using baskets to de-clutter dressers/tables/counters helps your home appear tidier and makes cleaning quicker and easier. Enlist help from your kids, spouse or professionals.

Erin Gendreau
www.outshinecleaning.ca

Natural Supplement: Vega One

Made from real whole-food ingredients, Vega One has all the good stuff you’d choose yourself if you had the time. Good for you and the planet, it has everything you need (and nothing you don’t) – all in one delicious scoop. Protein – 20g, multisource complete protein blend that helps build and repair strong muscles. Same amount as 3.6 medium eggs. Greens – 6 Servings, made from 3 cups of broccoli, kale, spirulina, and chlorella. Vitamins & Minerals – 50% Daily Intake. Food-based vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables. Fiber – 27% Daily Intake. 7 grams of soluble and insoluble fiber. Same amount as 3.7 slices of whole wheat bread. Omega-3 – 1.5g. Essential fatty acids from flaxseed and hemp. Same amount as 2.3 servings of salmon. Antioxidants – 1000 ORAC. Help protect against damage from free radicals. Same amount as 3.4 cups of blueberries. Probiotics – 1 Billion. Help promote healthy intestinal flora. Same amount as 1 cup of yogurt. Calories – 170.

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Lace Up with Team Diabetes

Canadian Diabetes Association is excited to announce “the Run” is coming to Winnipeg on Sunday, May 24th, at Assiniboine Park. This family-friendly run will feature a 15 km individual or relay run, a 10 km and a 5 km walk/run and a FREE Kids 200 m dash. Sign up today by visiting any Winnipeg Running Room location. Prizes will be awarded for top individual and team fundraisers. In addition, all fundraisers over $150 will be entered to win some great prizes. Canadian Diabetes Association Manitoba has a new Facebook page. Visit to see weekly updates on healthy living tips, research and our upcoming events.

Want to get involved in another way? Sign up to volunteer at the Lace Up with Team Diabetes by emailing claudette.match@diabetes.ca or make a donation online at diabetes.ca/donate. Help support the 116,000 Manitobans living with diabetes.

Pet Health: Canicross

Canicross is the sport of running with your dog. Let’s face it. When it comes to running, six legs are better than two. Running with your dog is a great way to enjoy the world, get fit, and bond with your dog. However, before you get started here are some tips.

Tip #1 – You want to check with your family doctor and your dog’s veterinarian to make sure you and your dog have no restrictions when it comes to running.

Tip #2 – Making sure you have the proper gear such as a running harness for your dog, a bungee tether that connects you and your dog and a thick belt that lessens the load on your lower back. Having proper clothing and shoes are excellent tools for preventing injuries.

Tip #3 – Do not be a weekend warrior. Start slow, be consistent and build up to a fitness goal for both human and dog.

Shalin Hustad
www.grassrootscanine.com

Clean Eating: Arugula & Strawberry Salad

Ingredients:

1 tbsp organic ghee
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tsp cardamom,
1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
2 bunches arugula
1 cucumber, chopped
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 lemon, freshly juiced
2 tbsp warm water
1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Heat ghee in small skillet over medium heat.
Add fennel seeds and roast until golden brown.
Add cardamom.
Combine ghee and fennel mixture with strawberries in salad bowl.
Wash arugula, tear and toss with strawberries.
Combine honey, lemon juice, water and black pepper in jar and shake well.
Pour over salad and serve.

Serves 6

Kalee Mund
www.kaleemund.com

Lampe Berger and Animal Hospital of MB

The perfect fit! The Lampe Berger removes odors, kills bacteria and fragrances the air. Developed by a pharmaceutical chemist, each lamp features under its stylish cap, a patented catalytic burner that destroys odors and helps purify the air – eliminating up to 68% of any airborne bacteria before the fragrance is dispersed. Destroy a whole range of odors at the molecular level including; pet odors, and many other forms of household pollution. Berger lamps and Berger line of unique technology that purifies the air in closed rooms like no other system. This little lamp will freshen and fragrance the air as much or as little as you would like. The Animal Hospital of Manitoba conveniently carries a wide range Lampe Berger’s to eradicate pet odors in your home.

www.animalhospofmb.com

Book Club: Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections

Complementary And Holistic Treatments For Bartonella and Mycoplasma, by Stephen Harrod Buhner.

A guide to the natural treatment of two of the most common and damaging co-infections of Lyme disease–Bartonella and Mycoplasma. Reveals how these conditions often go undiagnosed, complicate Lyme treatment, and cause a host of symptoms–from arthritis to severe brain dysfunction. Outlines natural treatments for both infections, with herbs and supplements for specific symptoms and to combat overreactions of the immune system. Reviews the latest scientific research on Bartonella and Mycoplasma coinfections and how treatment with antibiotics is often ineffective.

www.gaianstudies.org

RESERVE™ – The Age Defying Technology

RESERVE™ is a unique botanical blend of antioxidants, anthocyanins and essential fatty acids.

  • Antioxidants to resist oxidative stress and premature aging.
  • Anthocyanin’s to support healthy cardiovascular function.
  • Essential fatty acids to assist in digestive tract function.
  • Healthy immune system support.
  • Helps to maintain a healthy metabolism.
  • Supports healthy energy.
  • Supports healthy inflammation and joint function.

Positive Cap-E test results indicate that RESERVE™ penetrates and protects live cells from oxidative stress. Resveratrol-studies show that this antioxidant yielding compound can provide a wide range of benefits and may be on of the most effective anti-aging tools available.

Key Ingredients are:
Dark Sweet Cherry Juice, Aloe Vera, Pomegranate Juice, Green tea Extract, Blueberry Juice, Grapeseed Extract, Acai Extract and Concord Grape Juice.

RESERVE™ is an excellent defense against free radical damage. RESERVE™ delivers a significant amount of resveratrol (over 185mgs per pk), a natural antioxidant-containing found in the skin of red grapes, in a highly bio-available gel form, making it more absorbable than encapsulated products.

Jeannette Fast
Jeannette@mymts.net 
http://www.jeannettefast.jeunesseglobal.com/

Paralysis by Analysis

Lots of people think about getting back in shape. They go on the computer and research training plans, nutrition, cardio regimens, gyms, sports and more. There is so much information out there and often people want to figure out what the best thing to do is. The problem is we spend so much time researching and not enough time doing. In the time spent sitting at the computer we could have gotten up gone for a run or walk, done some pushups, sit ups and so on… The same thing happens with our money! We research paying down debt, investing, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds until our head is spinning and in the end we accomplish nothing. The solution for both is to take action and make a change!

Jesse Reitberger
jesse.reitberger@nbc.ca

Spring Cleaning

Kitchens and bathrooms are breeding grounds for germs, so keeping them clean just makes good sense. But did you know about the link between tidy living spaces and mental wellness? After these long, dark winter months spring cleaning can revive not only your home but also your mind and spirit. Mess equals stress and it keeps you from things you love and contributes to feeling overwhelmed. We all want a clean home, but not everyone knows how to achieve this.

Here are 3 steps to creating a routine that works for you:

  1. Create a task list room by room.
  2. Decide how often each task should be performed (daily, weekly, monthly).
  3. Set aside 45 minutes each day to check items off your list (15 minutes before work, after work and before bedtime works just as well)

    Erin Gendreau
    www.outshinecleaning.ca

 

Natural Product: Cardioflex Q10

A supportive nutritional supplement for doctor recommended diet and exercise plans that is designed for cardiovascular health. Cardioflex Q1O is a unique blend of vitamins and amino proteins taken daily as supportive natural therapy to enrich cardiovascular health, establish cholesterol balance, and reduce CRP (C-reactive protein).

  • Strengthen the cardiovascular system.
  • Dissolve atherosclerotic plaque.
  • Relieve the pain of angina pectoris (chest pain).
  • Reduce the likelihood of blood clotting, heart attack or stroke.
  • Increase heart and other muscle strength and stamina.
  • Reduce blood and tissue lipids (fats) and cholesterol.
  • Reduce C-reactive protein (CRP indicates artery inflammation) as well as homocysteine levels.
  • Increase antioxidant intake and activity to slow aging.
  • Help natural immunity against viral, fungal, and bacterial diseases, including antibiotic-resistant strains.
  • Reduce hypertension and improve overall circulation.
  • Manitoba Made, Innotech Nutrition product.

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