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Product Spotlight:

Evolution Trillium Series Walker. The Evolution Trillium Series Walker is one of the most comfortable, safe, and easy to use walkers on the market. The Trillium offers a removable quilted padded seat cushion and wide back strap that’s as stylish as it is comfortable. With an all-new cable-free braking system, the Trillium provides both easy maintenance and effortless handle height adjustment. Choose from three walker models in the Evolution Trillium series, offering sizes to suit anyone: Trillium Mini, Trillium Regular, and Trillium Tall. The Trillium also includes a foldable and removable collapsible basket, lightweight wheels, a contoured backrest, and many colours to choose from!

Physio for Hip Pain

Hip pain can have various causes, including arthritis in older people and repetitive movements in younger, athletic people. Many parts of the body impact the hips and all must be considered when designing a physio program to help reduce and even eliminate hip pain in some cases. Your physio program will depend on the source of your hip pain and will ultimately focus on relieving pain and improving functionality, balance, and range of motion. Exercise is extremely beneficial for anyone who is suffering from hip. Gently opening up the hips helps strengthen muscles and improve range of motion so be sure to stick to your exercise program between physio treatments.

Aromatherapy for Joint/Muscle Pain

Research shows that aromatherapy could have a powerful impact on your well-being, including joint/muscle pain. Some of the most recommended essential oils to fight inflammation and pain are: 1) Wintergreen – contains methyl salicylate, a compound that has similar properties to aspirin. 2) Cayenne pepper – contains capsaicin, an active ingredient with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. 3) Peppermint – contains menthol and acts as a cooling agent. 4) Marjoram – has analgesic, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties. These essential oils can be diluted and added to Kombo butter, which is very rich in myristoleic acid and has been found to reduce inflammation and soothe pain.

A Men’s Mentorship Program

What if I told you there was a way to become a vastly superior version of yourself? What if I told you that it existed already inside of you? Welcome to The Awakened Man! Our men’s mentoring program guides you into making better choices in your life by learning how to heal past wounds and stop hidden patterns that are sabotaging your destiny. This customized transformational program guides you to regain full control of your life. By living with clarity, inspired by a deep conviction for who you are and supported by a community of strong resilient men. Finally, your life is once again filled with meaning and purpose.

by Alain Dumonceaux

Men’s Mentorship Program | The Awakened Man | Winnipeg

Prepare for Flu Season

Flu season is here, and that means we need to practice healthy habits to lower our risk of getting sick. Here are some things you can do to avoid catching and spreading the flu: 1) Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. 2) Sanitize surfaces that are touched often, such as light switches, door knobs, and computer keyboards. 3) Avoid touching your face. 4) Wash your hands often. 5) Stay home when you’re sick. 6) Drink plenty of fluids and eat nutrient-dense food. 7) Get plenty of sleep. 8) Book an appointment to get your flu shot.

Meet Your Practitioner

Yana Ustinski is a Registered Massage Therapist who uses a combination of deep tissue work, different Swedish techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, contract-relax techniques, assisted stretching (PNF), MET and joint mobilization. Yana is a graduate of the Evolve College of Massage Therapy in Winnipeg, having completed the two-year, 2,200-hour, hands-on Therapeutic Massage program. In designing an individualized massage therapy treatment plan, Yana goes over a client’s health history with them and provides them with a thorough assessment that includes a postural analysis, range of motion testing, specialized orthopaedic tests, and/or palpations to the areas of concern.

Conditions Affected by Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is connected to many other health conditions of the body. While hearing loss may not be the cause of these diseases or conditions, it is considered a risk factor for many. *Tinnitus refers to the sensation of perceiving sounds that have no external source—in other words, hearing sounds that are not there. *Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear disorder that causes recurring episodes of severe dizziness (vertigo), ear pressure, tinnitus and hearing loss. It typically affects only one ear, although some people experience symptoms in both ears. *Treating hearing loss aggressively can help ward off cognitive decline and dementia.

Treat Your Jaw Pain

Clenching and grinding your teeth, whether during the day or at night, is the most common cause of jaw pain. Over time, the heightened muscle activity can lead to trigger points within the chewing muscles that may cause pain, soreness, limited mouth opening, and even headaches. Physiotherapy can provide effective treatment for temporomandibular dysfunction. Your therapist may use a combination of manual therapy, intra-oral massage, dry needling, and home exercises to decrease muscle tone and encourage relaxation. Try to avoid the forward head posture, common when in front of a computer, as it negatively affects the biomechanics of the jaw.

It’s All About Energy

Whether it’s working, playing, eating, or sleeping, our bodies need energy and problems occur when you’re not producing enough. Our bodies need energy to transport the nutrients we digest, to allow our immune system to fight infection, and for our cells to repair and rebuild. Muscles, such as the heart, need lots of energy to function properly. If energy supplies to the brain are low, brain fog, confusion, or apathy can result. One of the best ways to make sure that your body is producing enough energy to function optimally is with nutritional testing. It will determine if any of your energy-producing organs are nutrient deficient and therefore unable to produce the necessary energy for you to thrive.

From Self-Sabotage to Self-Mastery

Our Band of Brothers men’s mentorship group program guides you into making better choices in your life by learning how to heal past wounds to stop hidden patterns that are sabotaging your destiny. This customized transformational program guides you to regain full control of your life by providing everything you need, including a mentorship guide, lesson plans, a goal assessment tool, and monthly one-to-one mentor calls. Start living with clarity, inspired by a deep conviction for who you are and supported by a community of strong, resilient men. Work to fill your life with meaning and purpose once again.

Acupuncture for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder problems not only keep you from doing the things you enjoy but may also make your daily routine daunting and difficult. The fact is, more than 70% of people will suffer the effects of shoulder pain. Acupuncture is an essential pain management approach for relieving this type of pain. Acupuncture can increase blood flow and circulation to your shoulder joint by balancing the electrical gradient in the fascia, nerves, and cells. This medical specialty relieves pain, promotes healing, and increases the production of synovial fluid in your shoulder to encourage smoother movement. Acupuncture is a non-drug therapy being used more and more as it is side-effect-free, safe and affective.