Living Well with Arthritis: A Sourcebook for Understanding and Managing Your Arthritis Living Well with Arthritis is written by Canadian doctors for Canadians. Its authors, all respected experts in the field, focus not only on medications and complementary treatments, but also on management of the many aspects of life that arthritis can affect. Topics such as dealing with chronic pain and fatigue, developing emotional and social coping strategies, and managing relationships are all explored, taking readers through the steps of how the body is affected, and ways to manage the disease.
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Clean Eating Recipe
Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps. 1 lb lean ground chicken; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; ½ red pepper, diced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1/3 c fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 12 iceberg lettuce leaves; 1/3 c chopped peanuts. Sauté chicken, shallots, red pepper, and chili powder 5-8 min, until chicken is brown. Stir in lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, honey and Sriracha. Cook 3-5 min, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir 2 tbsp cilantro into the mixture. Remove from heat. Serve in lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Enjoy!
Wellness Trivia Answers:
.1 Hands and Feet 2. Vertigo 3. TRUE 4. Heartbeats 5. O Negative
Words to Live By
“If not now, when?” – Hillel
Words to Live By
Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie
Business Spotlight: Merry Maids
Need some well-deserved free time to escape your busy schedule? Merry Maids delivers industry-leading cleaning services to help you check off one more thing on your to-do list. Every member of the Merry Maids team is fully trained, undergoes a careful screening process, and is bonded and insured so you can feel comfortable taking advantage of the company’s thorough and professional cleaning services. Merry Maids offers 100% customer satisfaction guarantee with every visit and also provides a free consultation that involves meeting you and touring your home to ensure the company understands your needs and budget before cleaning takes place!
Releasing What No Longer Serves You
Having the courage to let go of what is no longer needed or serves you in your life helps make the space for something new to emerge, even if you can not see it yet. Our expectations, worries and fears of what’s to come keep us bound from fully living in the present moment and enjoying the process, appreciating what we do have. Our world as we know it is changing at a rapid pace. Important to declutter and let go from the inside out so we can find an inner freedom, lighten the load and bring our best versions of ourselves to make our world a more loving place to be.
Heart to Home Meals
Heart to Home Meals delivers delicious, nutritious meals right to your door. The company’s team of experts developed a menu to suit many tastes, dietary needs, and lifestyles, including high-protein, low carbohydrates and/or saturated fat, low sodium, high fibre, vegetarian, and no added sugar options. The Heart to Home Meals brochure includes a useful diet coding system to help you choose meals that are right for you. Meals also come in mini versions for smaller appetites, hearty versions for larger appetites, as well as minced or pureed options. It is as easy as ordering online or by phone!
Norwex®: Sustainable, Reusable Options
Problem: Plastic utensils and food storage options can leach BPA and other harmful chemicals into your family’s food. A trillion plastic bags are used worldwide yearly which ends up in our landfills, waterways, and wildlife! Norwex® Solutions: Silicone Food Storage Containers and Lids are BPA free, keeping food safe and fresh. The Containers are dishwasher, freezer, fridge, and microwave safe and collapse to use 60% less room for storage. The Lids are heat resistant and replace foil in your oven, which is safe to up to 446° F. Also, the Norwex® Reusable Grocery bags are made of recycled material and lined with our micro silver Baclock® technology.
Natural Product Spotlight
Try Natural 2-in-1 Willow Bark Conditioning Shampoo by Herbs and Butters Skincare – made in Manitoba! This all-natural 2-in-1 conditioning shampoo is the perfect blend of nature and science. This deeply penetrating conditioning shampoo removes excess dirt and oil while conditioning the hair and scalp with plant-derived proteins. Minimizes shedding, stimulates hair growth, and clarifies scalp with Willow Bark extract. Daily use of this gentle yet effective, pH-balanced, conditioning shampoo will result in healthy, lustrous hair and long-lasting cleanliness. An excellent solution for all hair types, this product is free of sulfates, silicones and harsh chemicals.
Benefits of Walk-In Tubs
As we age and begin to lose our mobility and sense of balance, bathing can not only become difficult but can also put us at risk of falls. Having a walk-in tub installed in our home can allow us to live more independently, and there are many styles and options to choose from. In addition, walk-in tubs allow us to enjoy the soothing experience of soaking in a warm bath, which can help stimulate circulation, improve sleep quality, and provide some relief from pain caused by various health conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic back pain.
