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Connecting With Our Many Selves
Our identity is made up of many different selves. There is a responsible adult part, a wild, shy and spirited child, creative dreamer, caretaker, vulnerable pleaser, rescuer, adventurer and the list continues. Not all these different aspects blend easily together and some even conflict or oppose one another. When the different parts clash such as the child and responsible adult, we end up compartmentalizing and suppressing an aspect of ourselves to ease the conflict. While in the short term it feels better, the longer more sustainable solution is for the two selves to exist peacefully inside us. Journaling can help identify and integrate to discover what is needed for more harmony to exist within. When the many selves interconnect, they become more integrated and whole.
Nature Coaching
Nature Coaching is an approach developed in connection with nature. Coaching sessions are carried out in the natural environment. This generates relaxation and enjoyment for the Coachee through sounds, scents, and visuals. Research shows that nature positively impacts our well-being. It helps you feel centered and aligned with your needs, values, objectives, and actions. It strengthens your decision-making skills and self-esteem. You feel more yourself and discover your uniqueness. The role of the Coach is to unite you with the natural elements around you, either created indoors or outdoors, to facilitate expanded awareness, observation, listening, and general connection to nature.
Say Goodbye to Stubborn Body Fat
Many of us carry extra weight along our midsections. Did you know that kickboxing is one of the best exercises to burn fat? According to research, the cardio-conditioning involved in kickboxing is a highly effective way to burn stubborn belly fat. One study, published in the American Journal of Physiology found that aerobic exercise reduces belly fat better than resistance training because it burns 67 percent more calories, on average. Also, while kickboxing you are engaging every muscle group in your body, including working your back, and trimming your waistline, as a result of the core power required to execute the moves.
Ready to Get Outside?
As the weather warms and the days get longer, many people are more eager to get outside. Breathing fresh air into your lungs and feeling the warmth of the sunlight on your face is great for your overall wellbeing, however, it’s important to be mindful when transitioning to outdoor activities in early spring. Ensuring you have proper footwear to navigate slippery conditions caused by ice, mud, puddles, or gravel is essential. Furthermore, easing into spring activities by gradually increasing the distance or intensity of your run, bike ride, or walk will help prevent injury and allow you to continue enjoying that spring air!
Put a Spring in your Step!
Spring has sprung, the snow has melted, birds are returning, everything is waking up and becoming alive once again. How about you? Now is the time for healthy change, time to renew and start fresh. Start by ditching the old unhealthy habits and trying something different, like getting outside and moving towards a positive goal and away from the dead weight of your addiction. You are greater than your addiction and can change if you are willing to put in the work. Reach out for support and come alive in news ways this season! Healthy change starts now.
Tick and Heartworm Season is Here
There are several kinds of ticks crawling around Manitoba, including the Deer Tick which is responsible for transmitting Lyme Disease. Symptoms of Lyme Disease include fever, sore joints, lethargy, and a loss of appetite. Ticks tend to latch on in areas with less fur such as ears, eyes, groin, underbelly and paw pads. Make sure you are performing thorough full body checks for ticks on a regular basis. Heartworm is transmitted by infected mosquitos. Symptoms may include mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue, and weight loss. Consult your veterinarian for the best preventative measures and medications for your pets.
Don’t Let Dentures Scare You!
Because dentures have been around for such a long time, they have had centuries to generate stories and myths. These fables and warning stories are sometimes used to scare children into taking better care of their teeth. While some concerns may have been valid in the past, they don’t hold anymore. The quality of modern dentures is continuously improving. After an adjustment period, you can enjoy the benefits of white, straight, and attractive teeth. Also, you can eat, drink, and speak normally, without embarrassment. Dentures are lighter, more natural-looking, and much easier to manage than ever before, giving you confidence and a beautiful smile!
Safe & Convenient Medication Packaging
Blister packaging offers a safe and practical way to store your prescriptions. With blister packaging, multiple medications are organized by time and day and packed into individual bubbles. You can greatly reduce the risk of forgetting to take your medication or taking a double dose. The packaging is easy to transport for outings and holidays, more convenient than bringing multiple pill bottles. Blister packaging and delivery is offered at no cost to the patient at Patient Advocate Pharmacy. Visit or call the pharmacy at 204-338-5135 to learn more. Pharmacists Devyn Swark, Hillary Blahitka, and Kevin Klippenstein Patient Advocate Pharmacy | 204-338-5135 | pa@medigroup.ca | https://medigroup.ca/pharmacies/patient-advocate-pharmacy
Eye Care for Teenagers
Teenagers are still developing so it’s very important that they receive proper eye care to ensure the best possible vision heading into adulthood. Teens should have proper vision testing during the school years to catch potential issues such as astigmatism, convergence insufficiency, and other binocular vision issues that may cause more problems as they get older. Observant teachers may alert parents to unachieved learning and behavioural milestones that might have a vision basis. Encourage your teens to wear sunglasses with UV protection and to protect their eyes when playing sports or using tools and equipment.
Safe & Convenient Medication Packaging
Blister packaging offers a safe and practical way to store your prescriptions. With blister packaging, multiple medications are organized by time and day and packed into individual bubbles. You can greatly reduce the risk of forgetting to take your medication or taking a double dose. The packaging is easy to transport for outings and holidays, more convenient than bringing multiple pill bottles. Blister packaging and delivery is offered at no cost to the patient at Patient Advocate Pharmacy. Visit or call the pharmacy at 204-338-5135 to learn more. Pharmacists Devyn Swark, Hillary Blahitka, and Kevin Klippenstein Patient Advocate Pharmacy | 204-338-5135 | pa@medigroup.ca | medigroup.ca
