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Health and Fitness After 50

As we age, exercise and health get more difficult, but also more important. Explore options like low-impact exercise for increased health. This is a perfect time to explore the many 50+ friendly physical activity options and to understand the importance of exercise and nutrition for ongoing health and illness-prevention. A healthy diet can boost energy and immunity, and regular exercise is necessary to retain bone mass and lower the risk of fractures and to build muscle strength and reduce the risk of falls. Book a free fitness consultation at Saskatoon’s only fitness facility dedicated to the mature client.

Exercise – Adding Weights to Your Routine

We slowly got moving with last month’s health tip, now it is time to take it up a notch. Increase that morning routine from 10 to 20 minutes and start incorporating a few weight bearing exercises. This is incredibly important for better aging, as this helps to support insulin sensitivity for blood sugar control, but also for bone health and strength. Consider adding a weighted vest, ankle or wrist weights when walking; taking up Pilates equipment classes; or just using some free weights and resistance bands. If you are new to weight bearing, I suggest watching videos or taking some personal trainer sessions, to ensure you have correct posture and the weights are appropriate for your level of fitness.

Get Back2Nature

Reconnect and embrace into nature with a wellness and adventure retreat. Experience stand-up paddle boarding, overnight camping at Camp Wolf Willow, morning yoga, hiking and a horseback riding adventure. This all-inclusive two-day, one night trip includes all the gear and most of the meals provided. A winery and restaurant are on site. Located at Camp Wolf Willow, which is on the riverbanks of the South Saskatchewan River offering you breath-taking views of the valley, sunsets, and sunrises! This is your opportunity to deepen the connection you have with nature and yourself and to allow yourself the opportunity of relaxation and adventure!

Is Your Indoor Air Healthy?

We all care about our family’s health, but have you considered the quality of the air inside of our homes? Allergies, illness, and long-term health can all be affected either in a positive or negative fashion depending on the quality of the air inside your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency the air inside your home can be 2 to 10 times more polluted than the outside air. It is difficult for our immune system to keep up with the abundance of pollen, dander, smoke, mold, bacteria, and chemical gases that are locked inside. Consider investing in an air purifier to keep your home and your family healthy.

Concentrated Cleaners for the Environment

Take a moment on June 5th, World Environment Day, to consider what each of us can do to help clean up our environment and protect it for future generations! Plastics have become a major problem in our landfills, lakes, and oceans. Consider using a concentrated cleaner, where you add the water. With just one 473ml (recyclable) bottle of a natural concentrate like Orange TKO, you can eliminate over 40 of the typical plastic bottles! Plus, you will be eliminating your use of the toxic chemical cleaners that are poisoning our homes, workplaces, waterways, fish, and animals!

Take Action on Your Anxiety

June 10 is World Anxiety Day, known as Action Anxiety Day. Anxiety can rob us of enjoyment of everyday things and prevent us from seeking the support we need because we are silent. Are you ready to have tools in your back pocket to help alleviate anxiety and stress? Join our 30-day Anxiety Challenge that compiles multiple natural modalities to help control your anxiety. The ABC’s of anxiety include Aromatherapy, Breathing techniques and Connections. Connecting to the earth, connecting to God or a higher being, and connecting to ourselves. It only takes 20 minutes per day to learn the necessary tools to take your control back.

Prevent Hearing Loss

Protecting your hearing is the best way to prevent hearing loss. Custom hearing solutions are available to match any lifestyle. For example; *Water Enthusiasts – Swimming or simply taking a shower can result in water trapped inside the ear canal, potentially resulting in irritation or infection. Custom hearing protection keeps the water out. *Hunters – A single gunshot can cause permanent hearing loss. Custom hearing protection is specially designed to prevent against impulse noise. *Music lovers – Listen to music with custom hearing protection that maintains the sound quality and allows you to enjoy rich, natural sound.

Meet your Practitioner

Dr. Lindsay Scherr proudly opened Green Leaf Dental Clinic in 2020. She spent her childhood in Dundonald and studied at the University of Saskatchewan and is thrilled to be back in the local community. Dr. Lindsay received a Bachelor of Science, with Great Distinction in Physiology in 2010, graduated from the College of Dentistry in 2015 and received awards for academic achievement. For five years Dr. Scherr worked as an associate dentist at general dental offices throughout Saskatchewan. Call to meet Dr. Lindsay for a consultation. She offers a full-service dentistry practice and takes a special interest in children’s dentistry.

Is Keto for Me?

If you are struggling with low energy, brain fog and want to lose weight and burn fat, but you have no idea where to start, a keto lifestyle could be for you! Doing keto the right way doesn’t involve pills or powders, but simply focuses on administering whole foods the right way. It means eating the right amount of calories and implementing a correct keto macro formula of the right healthy foods to help you reach your health and weight loss goals. Working with a certified keto coach means you don’t have to do any intense research or guesswork, as you can simply follow the plan that’s been tailored to you!

Belly Breathe

YOGA FOR EVERY-BODY: We adapt the yoga postures to an individual’s body rather than forcing a body to a pose. Benefits include increased strength, balance, and flexibility. Ease pain and improve heart health. Better sleep reduces stress. YOGA ANYWHERE: Belly Breathing: Sit straight or lay face-up. Hand on chest and one on belly. Exhale everything, big sigh, belly empties and shallows. Close your mouth and take a slow, deep breath in through your nose. When you breathe in, you want your belly to fill with air and get bigger like a balloon. Repeat. Find a class that suits your needs.