During the 7-week workshop, participants will delve into the Chakras, discovering methods to nurture each one. The aim is to cultivate a smoother life journey, embracing freedom. Each Chakra aligns with specific attributes such as color, focus area, vibrational frequency, and tone. Understanding how stress, illness, and emotions influence energy flow is key. Through self-inquiry, attendees can pinpoint areas needing attention and support. Exploring both physical and spiritual bodies is enriching. To reserve your spot today, call 306-639-5239.

Vitamin B12 plays an essential role in red blood cell formation, nerve function, cell metabolism and DNA production. It can be found in meat, poultry, fish and dairy, or as a supplement. Your body can store vitamin B12 for many years so most individuals will not have a B12 deficiency. However, the following people may be more prone to deficiency: vegetarians/vegans, older adults, or people with digestive tract conditions that affect the absorption of nutrients. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to fatigue, anemia, muscle weakness, intestinal problems, nerve damage, and mood disturbances. Visit your physician or pharmacist to discuss whether you should be taking a vitamin B12 supplement.

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, shedding light on a critical issue that affects many, especially our youth. While self-harm and self-injury are often used interchangeably, there’s a key difference. Self-harm refers to any damaging behaviour done in moments of stress or distress, while self-injury specifically involves causing physical harm to oneself. These behaviours are more common among youth, with approximately 2 in 10 intentionally harming themselves. Girls are twice as likely as boys to engage in such behaviour, and it typically begins between the ages of 13 and 15. Parents and caregivers must be aware and prepared for the challenges associated with self-harm among young individuals.

The Why of self-harm

When people struggle to express their feelings and hold onto emotions like distress or anger, it can build up inside like a pressure cooker. For some, this pressure becomes too much, and they might resort to self-harm to let it out. It’s like turning emotional pain into physical pain, either as a form of self-punishment, an attempt to control when life feels chaotic, or for those that feel numb, its a reminder that they’re alive. The urge to hurt oneself often hits harder during moments of anger, distress, or anxiety. Various reasons push people towards self-harm, ranging from issues at home, conflicts, academic stress, bullying, anxiety, low self-esteem or big life changes.

Treatment and Support: What You Need to Know

Addressing self-harm often involves talk therapy, focusing on identifying triggers, improving problem-solving skills, regulating emotions, challenging unhealthy thoughts, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. Caregivers play a vital role by offering support. It’s crucial to understand that recovery takes time and pressuring someone to stop abruptly may be counterproductive.

Guide for Parents: How to Support Your Child

Understanding Self-Harm:

1. Differentiating Self-Harm and Self-Injury: Know that self-harm happens during stress, while self-injury involves physical harm.
2. Recognizing Signs: Be aware of potential signs like unexplained cuts, bruises, frequent isolation, or hidden sharp objects.

Approaching the Situation:

1. Open Communication: Create a safe space for your child to discuss their feelings without judgment. Let them know you’re there to listen and support.
2. Educate Yourself: Learn about self-harm and its causes to better support your child.

Providing Support:

1. Show Love and Care: Reassure your child of your unconditional love and express concern for their well-being.
2. Acknowledge Feelings: Validate their emotions and let them know it’s okay to feel overwhelmed and that you’re there to help.

Practical Assistance:

1. First Aid Skills: Learn basic first aid for minor injuries and be ready to seek medical attention if necessary.
2. Building Trust: Express empathy and understanding, avoid disgust or disappointment, and assure your child of your continuous support.

Encouraging Healthy Coping:

1. Self-Soothing Techniques: Encourage healthy coping like deep breathing, mindfulness, journaling, or enjoyable activities.
2. Seeking Professional Help: Support your child in seeking therapy or counselling to address underlying issues and develop effective coping skills.

Patience and Understanding:

1. Emphasize Time and Patience: Recovery takes time with possible setbacks. Be patient and supportive.
2. Avoid Pressuring: Refrain from pressuring your child to stop abruptly. Focus on ongoing support and understanding as they work towards healthier coping mechanisms.

Supporting a child through self-harm is challenging, but with patience, understanding, and unconditional love, you can be a crucial part of their journey towards healing. Prioritize open communication, provide practical assistance, and encourage healthy coping. Above all, let your child know they are not alone, and you are there to support them every step of the way. Together, we can foster hope and healing.

To maintain our health, we need to consume foods that provide us with essential nutrients that our bodies can’t produce themselves. This means we need to eat a balanced diet that includes both macronutrients and micronutrients. People’s nutrient needs can vary based on their age, physical activity level, and sex. Macronutrients include fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and some minerals, and our bodies need these in large quantities daily for growth, energy, and maintenance. Micronutrients include vitamins and trace minerals, and our bodies need them to metabolize macronutrients. Micronutrients are usually required in smaller amounts – from milligrams to micrograms.

Unlock the potential of Access Bars, an energetic practice, to enhance various aspects of improving quality of life. Do you have lively children who struggle to unwind? Have they been told they are too exuberant or hard to handle? Imagine if tranquility and serenity were within reach effortlessly. Access Bars offers a mind-body reset, inviting relaxation and stress relief, allowing one to receive more, in all aspect of life. Embrace the opportunity to bring greater joy to your day. Book a session now and witness positive shifts tomorrow!

Cultivating time for ourselves has never been more important. Someone who has a deep personal connection with themselves can trust more, feel safe & cultivate better communication between their mind, body, and soul. Being on this level allows you to relate, trust and communicate with others, being more of your truly authentic self. At Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures, we offer many experiences and services that allow you to achieve this deep connection with your mind, body, and soul, for continued success and harmony within!

Healthcare Rocks 2 unites rock and roll with healthcare heroes for the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. On March 23rd at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, Leroy and Leroy host a night of 80’s Rockstar fun. Rock embodies vitality; healthcare workers bring that to life daily. Simply Queen headlines, authentically recreating Queen’s iconic live shows. Funds support new medical equipment for the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, ensuring community health. Tickets, $60, available at the MJ Cultural Centre Box Office or online. Act fast, as this event will sell out. Be a community rockstar and join us!