Everybody knows that Massage Therapy is relaxing and feels good, but did you know that regular Massage Therapy has many medical benefits as well? When some people think of Massage they visualize going to a spa, a way to treat yourself, maybe once a year. But many do not realize that Therapeutic Massage performed in a clinic by a Registered Massage Therapist can improve your overall health and well-being as well. Therapeutic Massage has been shown to help with a variety of conditions including arthritis, muscle and joint pain, headaches and fibromyalgia. As well, Massage Therapy can be used to treat insomnia, anxiety and depression, and stress and stress related conditions. Massage has also been shown to increase circulation, lower blood pressure and strengthen the immune system.

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Ingredients:

1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet potato, cubed
2 tbsp yellow curry powder
1/4 tsp cayenne
3/4 tsp salt
3 cups coconut milk

Sauté onions and garlic in oil, add in potato and spices, add coconut milk cook to boiling and simmer another 25 minutes.

Chick Peas: 
1 can chickpeas (2 cups)
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder
pinch paprika

Toast in 400º oven for 5 minutes tossing often, add to soup.

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Ingredients:

3 tbsp of gluten-free oatmeal
10 whole raw almonds
1 handful of raw spinach
1 apple, chopped
¼ tsp of nutmeg
1 ½ tsp of cinnamon
½ cup of ice
½ cup of organic 0% Greek Yogurt
1 scoop of Nature Pro Vanilla
1 cup almond or coconut milk

Blend together and enjoy!

Jackie Friesen – The Smoothie Bar

Yoga Hikes connect you to health, nature and community. They take place year-round in different locations throughout Winnipeg and surrounding areas, such as The Forks, Kildonan Park, Silver Springs Park in Birds Hill and more. You will be guided on a hike through city streets and parks and practice yoga at scenic stops along the way.

These 1 hour (3 km) outdoor yoga classes are suitable for all levels. No yoga mats needed – just dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Your teacher will share interesting facts about Winnipeg and surrounding areas while leading you through yoga poses. Practice Eagle before a big Manitoba sky!

Visit us at www.idlingporsche.com for our weekly schedule, for locations, and to sign up for a Yoga Hike.

Fleas love fall weather, leaf litter, mulch piles, dark warm areas and our homes. They attach to our pets for ride into our warm and cozy houses.  Fleas are also avoiding frigid Winnipeg temperatures. A single adult female flea in her three week lifespan will lay fifty eggs a day, totalling approximately one million eggs.  In ideal conditions warm and humid (our homes), eggs will hatch in fourteen to twenty eight days, become adult in five to ten days, and begin laying eggs!!

Over the counter flea control products are pesticides, often ineffective, costly, toxic to cats, not environmentally safe and kill only the adult fleas. The safe and effective option is medication. The medication has no ill effects on our pets, easy to apply, odour free, and kill the entire flea life cycle. The medication is a simple once a month application. Contact your veterinarian and be flea free!

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Disease Proof, The Remarkable Truth About What Makes Us Well – by David L. Katz, MD, MPH.

The skills you need to slash your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and more—by 80 percent. Though we may not realize it, our behavior has tremendous effects on our health, well-being, and even gene expression.

In Disease-Proof, renowned preventive medicine specialist Dr. David Katz reveals that we can reduce our risk of any chronic disease by an astonishing 80 percent—more than any drug or intervention could ever hope to do.

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Q: Kelly from River East “What can I do to relieve this constant, nagging pain from arthritis? The creams and pain killers seem to help a little, but only for a short while and sometimes not at all.”

A: “The fastest and most efficient method of relieving arthritic pain that I have found, is through the use of Far InfraRed Heat, which not only brings relief more quickly but also brings longer lasting relief. In the short-term, it warms and relaxes the muscles, increases Nitric Oxide which dilates blood vessels to improve circulation which in turn brings faster relief to the affected area. The long term benefit comes from the reduction of swelling and inflammation by the break-down of painful deposits of lactic acid and calcium in muscles and joints. It is important to drink lots of water to help flush these elements out of the body.”

Larry Patzer, www.patzercentre.com

With long to-do lists, busy moms often put their own needs last. With a unique mix of responsibilities like; kids to raise, work, house cleaning, shopping, cooking and caring for other family members; finding extra time in the day to care for yourself is no easy task. But it’s vitally important—so your health and wellness are maintained, and the people you love will have a real-life example of how good health can affect their minds, bodies and overall outlook on life. Next time you are having trouble staying motivated to eat healthier or stay on your workout routine, keep these pointers in mind.   1. Exercise helps build muscle and lowers stress levels naturally, resulting in more patience for what really counts: your children. 2. Set the example of being in shape. 3. Confidence is contagious and when you feel good – it shows. 4. Cut out wasted time on electronics. See how our 30-minute total body workout can fit in with your lifestyle and help you transform your life. Curves Southdale www.curves.ca

We all know that going to the gym is great to keep the body fit and toned, but until now there was really nothing we could do to exercise the Face. Now You Can. Microcurrent Facial Toning uses a very low level of electricity, the same amount of current the body itself produces to exercise the muscles of the face and neck to lift, sculpt and turn back the clock to a more youthful appearance that you once had. As we age gravity takes over and everything starts to drop or stretch out like an old rubber band that has lost its elasticity. Facial Toning uses small electrical impulses to exercise or plump up the muscles of the face and neck to strengthen the elastin and collagen fibers. For your best results a series of treatments are recommended. Current Expressions www.currentexpressions.ca

Do you suffer from allergies, chronic illness or a weak immune system? Evergreen Holistic Health Centre can help eliminate allergies, detoxify metals and toxins, strengthen your immune system, revitalize organs plus test products for toxins.  All by utilizing a technology that has been used in Europe for over 20 years.  Bioresonance Therapy. Computer hookups collect data while the electrodes are testing the body. Based on the collected data, the electrodes can be focused on a particular portion of the body in order to address a blockage of energy flow. The computer has an electronic filter that can harmonize the frequencies in the body so every organ can work properly. This machine strengthens the natural vibrations to return their electromagnetic fields to optimal levels. For more information call 204-895-9514.

Are you living with diabetes and frustrated because you are not meeting your blood sugar targets or are you newly diagnosed and uncertain about how to take care of your diabetes? Maybe you feel overwhelmed because your doctor suggested that you start insulin or you were told that you are at high risk of developing diabetes and feel confused about how to prevent progression? According to research, the most common reasons for poor control of blood sugar, annoying symptoms and development of long-term complications are lack of diabetes self- management skills and skills to put existing knowledge into practice. Diabetes can be challenging but…YOU can manage diabetes instead of diabetes managing you! As a Certified Diabetes Educator my commitment is to help you understand how diabetes affects your body and improve your confidence to self-manage. Together we make plans that are suitable for your lifestyle and geared to help overcome obstacles that prevent you from caring for your diabetes in the best possible way. Mathilda Prinsloo mprinsloo@mathildaprinsloo.com