Rather than being confined to the inside of your home or relying on friends and family to take you out, consider the freedom of a mobility scooter. They provide the freedom to get around, they conserve physical energy, which can keep you out and about longer, and they also provide you access to places you may not have previously been able to go. They also provide stability and safety, both indoors and outdoors, reducing the risk of falls and injury. Do some research and access free consultations before making a purchase to ensure your or your loved one’s needs are met.
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Controlling Body Temperature
Did you know there are many benefits of inducing sweat regularly? In modern society, people are more dependent on an outside source controlling their body’s temperature – air conditioning. The sweat glands are the body’s natural thermal regulator. If you use them regularly, the body will be able to regulate the body’s temperature efficiently, and it can even generate more heat from inside – increasing metabolism. Japanese Thermal Therapy is a great way for someone with injuries or arthritis pain to experience perspiration without physical activity. It gently warms the body with a special stone, releasing far infrared rays and inducing sweat while easing joint pains, burning calories, and helping to detoxify.
Ride Don’t Hide!
Outdoor exercise is a great way to soak up the sun’s vitamin D, get your blood pumping, and reconnect with your community – all proven ways to boost your mental health. Need some motivation? Join Ride Don’t Hide, Canada’s largest bike ride for mental health! Two routes will take riders through Winnipeg’s beautiful streets. Ride Don’t Hide is for cyclists of all skill levels. Come ride with us to honour the recovery journeys of those living with mental illness and celebrate mental health! For details, visit: www.ridedonthide.com/mb/ride/winnipeg
Trust in a Matchmaker
Finding love can be a difficult task in today’s fast-paced society. Many people have resorted to the internet in attempts to find a meaningful relationship. Virtual dating can be a very daunting task with terribly mixed results. There are wonderful, quality, single people, of all ages in Manitoba who are at a loss as to where find love. A Matchmaker is often the answer. Matchmaking is an age-old profession that historically has brought love into peoples’ lives for centuries. An experienced Matchmaker hand picks and presents individuals who are suited to their clients often resulting in long lasting love.
Wheelchair Clothing Products Can Help
Ordinary clothing can be very challenging to deal with when your range of motion is limited. Wheelchair-bound users with disabilities can find it difficult to dress in conventional clothing, especially when they are unable to weight bear and/or are challenged with lowered upper mobility. Our clothing is designed to be slipped on and off easily from a seated or prone position. Snap closures are discretely placed to prevent bed sores and avoid pressure wounds. Adaptive clothing is designed specifically to ease aided dressing.
Do You Suffer From Hypertension?
Hypertension affects more than one in five Canadians. The Government of Canada states that it is the number one reason for taking medication. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty controlling their blood pressure even with conventional medical treatments. If the cause of your hypertension is due to plaque build-up in your arteries, very often it can be helped naturally. To determine if there is arterial narrowing and restricted blood flow, a simple, non-invasive test using digital pulsewave analysis can be performed. Depending on the results, specific nutritional formulations can be taken to open the arteries, thereby decreasing blood pressure.
Get Outdoors for Better Sleep
June is a great time to make improvements to your sleeping habits. With longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures, you can spend more time outdoors. Being outside in natural surroundings not only reduces stress, but the exposure to natural light helps to regulate your sleep and wake cycles. Take this opportunity every day to enjoy a walk in the park, a ride on your bike, gardening, or some other outside activity. More exposure to natural light during the day and less time in front of the TV/computer at night could go a long way to improving your sleep.
Exploring Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivity testing is a valuable tool used by many naturopathic doctors to improve overall health and wellness. A food sensitivity is very different from a food allergy – it is not life-threatening, and usually develops over a period of months or years. Food sensitivities can contribute to inflammation anywhere in the body, and can affect any body system. Common conditions like IBS, migraines, and weight gain often greatly improve when food sensitivity testing is used as part of a treatment plan. Consider visiting your local naturopathic doctor to explore if food sensitivity testing might be right for you.
Community Profile: Kelburn Estates
Kelburn Estates Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Centre is a private residential wellness centre on 45 beautiful acres along the red river, here in Manitoba. We pride ourselves in providing confidential and multi-disciplinary expertise for our guests to reclaim, develop, and sustain a meaningful life. A life free from the destructive mental health disease and related substance abuse. Our mission is to create and maintain a lasting relationship with our guests, families, and community service providers. At Kelburn Estates, we will walk with you on your journey to recovery.
Natural Product Spotlight
Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein is the cleanest protein available having quadruple, third-party certifications saying so. Not only is it Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, Organic Plant-Based Protein takes it to the next level for sport by being NSF Certified for Sport and Informed-Choice for Sport Certified. This ensures there are no banned athletic substances—just whole clean nutrients. This product is formulated to help your body recover faster, build and repair muscle and fuel your metabolism with Truly Clean multi-sourced plant-based protein and antioxidants. Support immune system health during training with 2 Billion CFU of Clinically Studied Probiotics.
There’s an OIL for That!
Essential oils contain powerful properties that can help keep your garden bug-free, the natural way. This simple recipe uses the power of peppermint oil to ward off unwanted visitors, keeping your home and garden happy. Simply fill a 16-ounce glass spray bottle with water, leaving an inch or so of room at the top. Add 15 drops of peppermint oil and shake well before each use. Apply spray to every plant in your garden, making sure to cover the stems and undersides of leaves as well. Spray again after each rainfall.
