Research has shown that meditation can expand the brain, and help people avert stress and disease. One way to achieve this is through Vipassana meditation, a technique that emphasizes mindfulness, with the goal of seeing things as they “really are”. An ancient meditative technique from India, Vipassana was taken up by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) just over 2,500 years ago. Vipassana meditation is an honest and direct practice: the moment-to-moment investigation of the mind-body process through calm, open, and precise awareness. This experience fosters clarity and penetrating insight into the nature of who we are, as well as increased peace in our daily lives.
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Get Your Greens
Spring is just around the corner, and the timing is perfect to start adding more colours into your diet. Leafy green vegetables contain many important macro and micronutrients. In 1 cup of broccoli or kale, there is actually 3 grams of protein! Try adding vegetables such as spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage to your salad. These vegetables will not only add flavour and a richer colour to your meal, but also drastically increase the amount of vitamins A, C, and K, which help with immune function and vision, decrease cholesterol, and assist in synthesis of protein and the binding of calcium for bone health.
7 Benefits of Adaptive Clothing
Adaptive clothing is specialized clothing that is modified to enable easier dressing for people with a disability. The clothing is made to help people with a high degree of disability, as well as their caregivers, or to assist individuals with a lower degree of disability to dress independently. The seven benefits of adaptive clothing are:
• Typically incorporates flat seams to reduce friction.
• Discreet adaptations make the clothing look as normal as possible.
• Has easy access with snaps and Velcro.
• Roomy design to accommodate incontinence aids.
• Longer rise in the back to accommodate sitting in wheelchairs.
• Elastic waist for increased comfort and reduced effort when dressing.
• Allows wearers dignity and independence.
Creating Health
In a world where stress is a constant, we are at risk physically and mentally when overstimulation erodes our resiliency. Those are exactly the times when we need to be more attentive to our diet, exercise commitments, and sleep cycle in order to sustain our physical resources. This helps our mental health, which is rooted in brain health; however, flexibility in the brain’s neuroplasticity is also very important. Brainwave Optimization, with its acoustic mirror, invites new connections in our neuronetworks, sustaining us in stressful times by strengthening our mental “muscle” and function. This can be a game-changer when facing life challenges and disease.
Why Clean Air Ducts?
Answer: Because they get dirty! There are several other factors that can increase the need for regular system cleaning: pets, occupants with allergies or asthma, cigarette or cigar smoke, and home renovation or remodeling projects. Allergy and asthma sufferers, as well as young children and the elderly, tend to be more susceptible to the types of poor indoor air quality that air duct cleaning can help address. We generate a great deal of contaminants and air pollutants, such as dander, dust, and chemicals. These contaminants are pulled into the HVAC system and re-circulated 5 to 7 times per day, on average. Over time, this re-circulation causes a build-up of contaminants in the ductwork, which could lead to bigger health issues that could cause serious problems for people with respiratory health conditions, autoimmune disorders, or some environmental allergies. Dora Air Duct Cleaning, Dora-Cleaning.ca
Aloe As Nature Intended
Aloe has been celebrated for thousands of years for its natural soothing, cooling, and moisturizing properties. Here are just a few reasons to love it:
1. Supports healthy digestion
2. Provides rapid soothing
3. Supports immune function
4. Improves dental health and hygiene
5. Supports collagen and elastin
Aloe Vera drinks, skin care, and nutritional products can bring the remarkable properties of aloe to your entire body.
Community Event
Wednesday April 11 @ 7:00 p.m. 55+ Carefree Living In Lorette – Rendez-Vous Estates Information Meeting. Come and learn about our vision to provide you with affordable country living in a beautiful community setting along the Seine River. Accepting pre-lease deposits on one & two bedroom suites from 805 to 1,332 sq.ft. For more information, please contact Leo @ (204) 961-1442 or visit our website @ www.Rendez-VousEstates.ca – Meeting at Blés d’Or Hall – 1254 Dawson Rd
Clean Eating: Turmeric Hamburgers
1 lb. of organic grass-fed ground beef, 1 egg, ½ cup of oatmeal or bread crumbs, 1 Tbsp. cracked black pepper, 1 Tbsp. turmeric, 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp. organic BBQ sauce, 1 chopped onion, 1 minced head of garlic. Mix together lightly. Form patties. Brush lightly with oil. Grill on low/med heat, 5 min. per side.
Book Club:
It’s Not Your Fault You’ve Been Lied To – by Dr. Ryan Greschuk, DC. Health has become so confusing, hasn’t it? Conflicting research, slick marketing, and lies about your health and your potential are being sold to you daily. Let’s keep it simple! By connecting to the timeless principles that have kept people healthy for thousands of years, you’ll finally find simple steps that will get you results so you can live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Imagine true freedom to do the things you thought you had given up forever! You’ll learn the five main areas of health that the world’s longest-living people have used to create vibrant, energetic lives free of illness and medication. It’s not too late to live your BEST LIFE NOW!
Black Seed Oil
Black seed (Nigella sativa) is the new preferred therapeutic oil prized for its immune-boosting and antibacterial benefits to reduce respiratory, viral, and digestive ailments. This oil has been used medicinally in Middle Eastern cultures for millennia. Anecdotally, it’s been said to “cure everything
except for death!” And the research is starting to back that up. Studies show that this versatile oil can regulate the immune system, benefit blood sugar, and has anti-cancer activity (Butt et al, 2010). Even though it’s known for its medicinal power, it can be used in cooking and food preparation. Look for a coldpressed black seed oil and for a synergistic blend, use oregano oil and black seed oil together. Look for a combination with vitamins A and D added to give your immune system the best tools to beat the bugs!
So, You Didn’t Have a Valentine?
Didn’t get shot by cupid on Valentine’s Day? Maybe you’re looking for love in all the wrong places. As a professional matchmaker with over 24 years of experience, I have facilitated thousands of successful love connections that are still going strong many years later. Receiving service tailored to you and your specific needs is always going to give you a better chance of getting what you want. Do you want to spend 30 minutes filling out an online questionnaire, or a couple of hours with a matchmaker trained in asking you the important questions and understanding you as an individual? Have a professional matchmaker be your cupid.
