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Best Treatment for Osteoarthritis

When it comes to osteoarthritis, the best approach is to treat it from the inside and the outside. Specialized nutritional formulations work on the inside of the body by turning off the inflammation-producing mechanisms and strengthening the joints. N.I.R. Laser Therapy works on the outside of the body by decreasing inflammation, thereby reducing pain and stiffness. The laser penetrates to a level that breaks up scar tissue to shrink nodules and increase mobility. Following a multi-faceted approach that feeds and stimulates the joints at the same time greatly enhances the body’s ability to respond. That is why even long-term, severe arthritis sufferers can get relief.

Product Review: mykind Organics

mykind Organics is a unique brand of vitamins that stands apart from all other vitamins because it is made exclusively with organic whole foods. It is the only brand of vitamins currently available that is dual certified, meaning it is both Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. It is also independently certified as both Vegan and Gluten Free. The mykind Organics whole food formulas include extracts and powders from over 30 fruits, veggies and herbs such as organic kale, sea kelp, broccoli, parsley, ginger, amla berry and holy basil—to name a few. Available in delicious spray that include vitamins B-12, C, and D-3 varieties.

What is Bioresonance Therapy?

Bioresonance therapy helps with imbalances that are caused by environmental pollutants, toxins, irritants, and pathogens. It does this by activating the body’s ability to heal itself and regulate its processes. Besides reducing imbalances and helping the body to recover, Bioresonance Therapy may also help to identify and even prevent health problems. Some of the many conditions that may be treated with Bioresonance Therapy include allergies, acute and chronic pain, asthma, skin problems, stress/anxiety, energy blockages, and smoking. The number of treatments required depends on a number of factors, as each individual will have different needs.

A Different Kind of Hot!

While regular hot yoga studios use conventional heaters to blast hot air at you, often making it difficult to breathe, there is a new state of the art FAR Infrared technology that heats you up from the inside out allowing the air in the room to remain warm but comfortable. Far Infrared Heat Therapy is leading the way in pain reduction. From heating pads to pain strips, we see this technology used on a daily basis for spot reduction of pain. Heating the overall body under the comforting heat of Far Infrared Yoga Panels allows students to experience a greater reduction in pain while enhancing their yoga and fitness practice.

What is Peer Support?

“A Peer Support Provider offers emotional and social support to others who share a common experience.” Mental Health Commission of Canada. Although Peer Support has been around as a form of mental and physical health support for a long time, this unique modality is quite new. Quite simply, a Peer Support Provider strives to create a welcoming, compassionate and empathetic environment for others who are struggling. A Peer Support Provider understands others’ challenges because they have struggled with similar issues and are able and willing to share their story of difficulty and recovery.

Clean Eating Recipe: Winter Fruit Salad

Fruit salads aren’t just for warmer weather. Enjoy this delicious raw winter salad, chock-full of health benefits! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 3 apples cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/8 tsp. cinnamon, 1 cup red grapes (seedless), 1 tsp. maple syrup, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup almond yogurt, 1/2 cup raw shredded pumpkin. Directions: Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Serve and enjoy!

Book Club

Hack Your Anxiety: How to Make Anxiety Work for You in Life, Love, and All That You Do. What if anxiety is not a monster to be tamed, but a resource to be tapped? In this revolutionary book, Dr. Alicia Clark recognizes anxiety as the unsung hero in the path to success and happiness. It can become the motivating force that will lead to a better you, and The Anxiety Advantage aims to restore anxiety to its rightful place as a positive resource. Reclaim your anxiety as a powerful energy source, ad bring yourself peace, growth and success.

Product Review: Hemp Herbals Entourage

For many years most scientists, believed that cannabis sativa was the only plant able to produce cannabinoids that activate the endocannabinoid system. Thanks to research in the last few years we now know cannabis is not the only plant that produces life-enhancing cannabinoids! In fact, just about every clinical study related to the health benefits of Cannabis sativa has also been done on its power-packed cousin, Nigella sativa, with similar powerful results! Ingredients: Nigella sativa (Black Seed) Oil, Cannabis sativa (Hemp) Oil, Copaifera officinalis (Copaiba) Oil, Humulus lupulus (Hops) Oil, Helichrysum italicum (Helichrysum) Oil, Curcuma longa (Turmeric) Oil, Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) Oil, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Oil. HBnaturalsstore.ca info@hbnaturalsstore.ca

Medication: Take with Questions!

Medication mix-ups can and do happen. Asking questions is a powerful action that can improve medication safety. It’s easy for even the average person to lose track of what they are taking and how often they are taking it. Ask your pharmacist and other members of your healthcare team about your medications. Be sure to ask questions every time a new medication is prescribed, given, or purchased. And finally, ask questions in the hospital, at the pharmacy, and during healthcare appointments. Questions save lives; it’s safe to ask.

Hip/Knee Replacement…Trouble Walking?

When people have restrictions, physically or mentally, they may to entitled to apply for a tax credit through the federal and provincial government. There are different ways for which a person can be eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC). In all cases, the impairment must be prolonged. Also, the person must meet one of the following criteria: Is markedly restricted in at least one of the basic activities of daily living. Is significantly restricted in two or more or the basic activities of daily living (can include a vision impairment). Needs life-sustaining therapy.

Improve Your Neurology; Improve Your Life!

In the metatarsal part of your foot, you have over 10,000 receptors, each designed to give bio feedback to your brain. This feedback system is your neurology. The brain uses that feedback to create homeostasis (stability within your cells). Voxxlife’s HPT technology improves that feedback so your brain can achieve homeostasis. By improving balance and function in the brain, you put your body’s “self-healing mechanism” in the best position to work on your wellness.