“Life is a journey, and self-care is the map that guides you to the most beautiful destinations within yourself. Prioritize your well-being and enjoy the scenic route.” – Keith Macpherson
Community News
Love Your Lungs!
February is the month of St. Valentine, cupid, and love. Here are some ways to show love for your lungs. 1) Ask your prescribing health provider about a spirometry test if you experience coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or chest tightness. 2) Protect yourself against the flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, and RSV by staying up to date on your vaccines. 3) Manage your lung disease or quit smoking with the support of a community. Join any of Lung Saskatchewan’s online support groups at www.LungSask.ca
Tips for a Healthy Home
While we are mindful about nourishing our bodies with wholesome foods, clean water and activity, consider the health of our homes. The presence of mould and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can cause a myriad of health complaints such as headaches, nausea, respiratory issues, organ and central nervous system damage. Indoor air pollution can be five times higher than outdoor air pollution! The best ways to reduce harmful air quality in our homes are to eliminate mould, prohibit smoking indoors, increase ventilation and ensure home improvement projects use materials with low or no VOCs. Source https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality
How’s Your Focus?
Many with ADHD struggle with the ability to focus for longer periods of time, especially on mundane tasks. There are many options to improve. Mindful meditation helps train your brain to eliminate distractions. Medications can help to improve the connectivity of your neurotransmitters making it easier for signals and thoughts to get through which increases the efficiency of your focus. Exercise can also increase the brains’ ability to concentrate by increasing levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brains which helps to regulate the attention system. ADHD Coaching can help find solutions that work for you.
Warmth to Soothe your Nervous System
This is the season of hibernation, time to rest and restore, as nature teaches us. It’s a time to tend to our nervous systems and engage in activities that support our overall health. Warmth is one of the ways that you can soothe and ease your nervous system. This may include warm baths, cozy blankets, warm drinks, warmth from the sun on your face, and our favourite way is Sauna! We encourage you to prioritize your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being during this winter hibernation season and remember to listen to your body!
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Words to Live By
“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different.” C.S. Lewis
Words to Live By
“We are not the survival of the fittest. We are the survival of the nurtured.” – Louis Cozolino
PEMF: A Powerful Anti-Aging Therapy
Humans are biological, chemical, and electrical beings. As such the health of our 100 trillions cells are constantly being challenged through the natural aging process and environmental factors such as Wi-Fi, cell phones, power transmissions, and food additives. This takes a significant toll on our cellular health. Enter PEMP (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy), the sole proven technology for enhancing our health on a cellular level through the increased flow of electrons. This powerful therapy reduces chronic pain and inflammation, eliminates toxins, increases bone density, improves brain function (FDA approved for Alzheimer/Parkinson’s) and more. PEMF regenerates all cells and accelerates the healing process.
Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Event
Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is an annual event that supports people experiencing homelessness in your community. This fundraiser helps YWCA Regina provide shelter, care, and holistic support to women and families experiencing homelessness to heal and find hope. CNOY 2024 takes place on February 24th, 2024 – drawing individuals together to support the cause through raising money as well as taking part in a 2 km or 5 km walk. Across Canada, over 190 communities are involved with CNOY, supported by people who care about their communities and the most vulnerable people who live in them. Learn more + get involved at cnoy.org/regina
Al-Anon Family Groups: A Beacon of Hope
In the quiet corners of our communities, Al-Anon Family Groups offer help and hope to friends and families of Alcoholics. These sanctuaries offer solace to family members and friends, imparting the tools to navigate the stormy seas of addiction. With unwavering support, Al-Anon nurtures understanding, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. The power of shared experiences within these groups cannot be underestimated; they provide a lifeline for those who have felt alone in their struggles. As Al-Anon continues to transform lives and mend relationships, its role in healing and recovery remains vital.
