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Product Spotlight: Kid’s + Probiotic

The Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Probiotics Organic Kids+ Chewables is a unique gastrointestinal health and immune function support formula especially for kids, created by Dr. Perlmutter. Each chewable is Certified USDA Organic, tastes great, and has no added sugar. It also contains vitamin C from Organic Amla (30mg), vitamin D (400IU), and prebiotic fibre to help maintain a healthy immune system. Organic matters, too. That means it’s grown without toxic pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, and genetic engineering. It features L.gasseri, a probiotic strain shown to improve pulmonary function in children suffering from allergic airway diseases, such as asthma. This chewable has a cranberry extract to prevent dental cavity formation, with no sugar or synthetic or artificial ingredients. This product is gluten, wheat, soy, and dairy free. Order a 30-day supply to get the children ready for back to school!

Aviva Natural Health Solutions, AvivaHealth.com

Does Your Dog Have Hot Spots?

They’re commonly known as hot spots, but the medical term for those bare, inflamed, red areas you often see on dogs is acute moist dermatitis — a bacterial skin infection. Anything that irritates your dog’s skin enough to make him scratch or chew can lead to pain and infection. A hot spot’s location can help your vet diagnose its cause. Fleas, for example, may be the source of a hip hot spot, while a hot spot at the ear might point to ear problems. Treating hot spots may involve shaving and cleaning the irritated area, antibiotics, steroids, or topical medications, depending on how bad the hot spots are, and how much pain your pooch is in. Healthy skin is the key to preventing hot spots! If your pooch has a thick, heavy coat, groom him regularly to prevent his coat from matting. Matted fur traps moisture and parasites, creating the ideal environment for hot spots.

Lisa Tustin, Professional Pet Services

 

Successful Love Stories

“I joined Camelot Introductions and thought I would not have a match and could go on with my happy single life knowing that I had tried and it wasn’t meant for me. Then, we were introduced and one year and one month later, we were married! Lianne gave good advice and continues to support us. I have never been happier in my life, with all the ups and downs, there is nowhere else I’d rather be than with my husband. I love him so much.” ~ M.

“I joined Camelot Introductions and met the love of my life (my soulmate). Richard was my first match. I felt an instant connection with Lianne. She is so intuitive! Richard and I met 2-1/2 years ago; got engaged on April 24 and our wedding day was on August 22. I am so thankful to Lianne. What a wonderful journey it has been!” ~ Liliane.

Camelot Introductions, CamelotIntroductions.com

6 Ways to Alkalize Your Body

Did you know that your immunity is based on how alkaline your diet is? Having an overly acidic diet eventually leads to a weakened state, and our bodies become susceptible to disease. Here are six ways to alkalize – and healthify – your body!

1. Drink plenty of water. Drink half your body weight in ounces every day to keep your body systems regulated. For an extra boost in alkalinity – add lemon!

2. Trade coffee for tea. Green tea is highly alkaline. Try jasmine, sencha or matcha.

3. Kick that sugar habit. Use stevia, coconut sugar or small amounts of honey in place of sugar.

4. Eat more greens. Vegetables are highly alkaline and oxygen rich. Consume fresh green vegetables often as possible.

5. Move. Exercise to create more oxygen and qi flow in the body and to avoid stagnation.

6. Reduce stress. Meditate as often as possible, practice deep breathing, do yoga, and get plenty of sleep.

Care At Home Pharmacy, CareAtHomePharmacy.ca

Clean Eating: Cantaloupe & Cucumber Salad

Here’s a refreshing side salad for a change of pace. It’s delicious served with a spicy grilled chicken, tofu, or fish. Or serve this over a bed of leafy greens with extra dressing on the side. Gently fold together 1/2 small cantaloupe and 1 medium cucumber (cut into 1/2 inch chunks), 1/2 cup crumbled feta, and 6 big basil leaves (sliced thinly). Whisk and add to salad: 1 tbsp olive oil, 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and freshly ground salt and pepper to taste. Top with 2 tbsp sunflower seeds. (This is the perfect place to showcase your gourmet balsamic vinegars and good quality olive oil. Skip the salt and sprinkle with a little Fleur de Sel for some drama!)

Lisa Kehler, OffYourPlateNutrition.ca

Book Club: The Dirt Cure

Growing Healthy Kids with Food Straight from Soil. In the tradition of Michael Pollan, Mark Hyman, and Andrew Weil, pioneering integrative pediatric neurologist Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, reveals the shocking contents of children’s food, how it’s seriously harming their bodies and brains, and what we can do about it.

Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, Dirtcure.com

Ayurveda Therapy

Ayurveda is an ancient medical science that is more than 5,000 years old. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge. According to Ayurveda, each person is born with a basic body constitution called Prakruti. If there is a changing nature or situation in the body, imbalance (or Vikruti) occurs. The aims of Ayurveda are Ayus (long life) and Arogya (diseaselessness), with ultimate spiritual goals. Health is achieved by balancing what are known as bodily humors or Tridoshas at all levels, according to an individual’s constitution, lifestyle, and nature. At Ayu Revive, the focus is providing the highest level of service in an environment that promotes wellness, relaxation, and beauty. Organic Ayurvedic oils, herbs, and SVA transdermal preparations are used for the treatments. Oils and herbs are chosen based on the imbalances found during pulse assessment.

Purnima Chaudhari, Ayu Revive
AyuReviveAyurveda.com

Treating Injuries

When treating an injury, there are a few things to consider when deciding whether to use heat or cold. Cold is typically used in the acute phase, or immediately after an injury. Cold therapy reduces superficial blood flow and helps prevent excessive swelling in the affected area. The numbing effect of cold therapy significantly decreases pain and muscle spasm. Heat, on the other hand, may be used in chronic injuries or shortly after the acute phase of an injury, usually when the swelling and inflammation have subsided and the tissue is no longer warm to the touch. Heat increases blood flow, which can help with tissue regeneration and repair, loosens muscles and joints, and provides an analgesic effect to soothe pain. When in doubt, use cold therapy to prevent the secondary complications of swelling and heat in the later stages of healing.

Albert Amante, Certified Athletic Therapist
InnovativeMedicalSupplies.com

Importance of Water Filters

Disinfecting our drinking water for more than a century with chlorine ensured it was free of the microorganisms that can cause serious diseases, such as typhoid fever. To this day, chlorine remains the most commonly used drinking water disinfectant. However, drinking tap water has been linked to bladder, breast, and bowel cancer; and long-term drinking, bathing, and swimming in chlorinated water has been shown to cause malignant melanoma. According to Dr. Rona, M.D., chlorinated water destroys most of the intestinal flora – friendly bacteria that help not only with the digestion of food, but with the production of vitamins B12 and K. Chlorinated water can destroy vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids. All of these factors have been shown to result in skin irritations, including eczema, acne, and rashes. A total water whole-home filter removes 92-95% of the chemicals in our tap water, leaving all the essential minerals.

Total Water Cleaners
TotalWaterCleaners.com

Countering Effects of Sitting

The average person spends at least 9 hours a day sitting. It’s hard to escape the fact that the advance of technology has made us a very sedentary society. While many things in our lives have become easier, we have become unhealthy. Sitting has been coined “the new smoking” and almost everyone who sits in front of a computer at work is dealing with some kind of postural stress. Regular massage can counteract the imbalance caused from too much sitting, which can show up as pain and tightness in the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Massage therapy is the skillful manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, combining kneading, pressure, and percussion of the muscles to relieve tension and restore balance and posture.

Julie Sagnes, ChiroFit Winnipeg
ChiroFitWinnipeg.com

Taking Control of Finances

Wish you had a secret savings account for bills that pop out of nowhere? Learn our Save to Spend 6-Step Strategy. Forms are online at www.creditaid.ca/save-to-spend. 1) Transaction Register, or app like My Check Register – Record what’s going in and out, and include all monthly pre-authorized debits. 2) Monthly Budget Form – Prepare a draft spending plan and estimate monthly spending for each category. 3) Irregular Expenses – Identify annual costs that you can save for monthly, such as vehicle/house repairs or birthdays. 4) Payroll Planner – Can help you identify expenses to pay, by pay period. 5) Track the Real Spending – Save all receipts each month, add them up by category, and enter on the Monthly Budget Form. 6) Separate Savings Account, i.e., “My Secret Savings” – Save “irregular expenses” in a separate savings account each month and move these funds from chequing into a savings account you can name by category.

Brian Denysuik
Creditaid.ca