L-Carnitine with Chromium is a blend of two nutrients that play important roles in the metabolism of fat. L-Carnitine is required for the breakdown of fats into energy, while chromium supports healthy glucose metabolism. Its main function is to help insulin carry sugar into muscle cells where it is stored as energy. A lack of chromium could cause fluctuating blood-sugar levels which trigger sugar cravings. As a carbohydrate dependent society, increasing the amount of L-Carnitine & Chromium in our diet in our formula’s proportions will assist the body’s ability to manage its carbohydrate cravings and, in turn, assist with a successful weight management protocol.

Valentus – The Healthiest Coffee in the World.

Vicki Friesen
www.myvalentus.com/MissionSlimPossible

If you’re in the market for your first home, here are a few things you should know: The minimum down payment is not the maximum you should have. The most common question I get from first time homebuyers is “how much should I save for the down payment?” While the bank requires 5% of the purchase price, there are other costs you must pay for out of pocket. Expenses such as legal fees and the land transfer tax are unavoidable in Manitoba, so expect to add another 2-3% to cover additional costs of home ownership. Also, being “pre-approved” is not the same as being “approved.” When a lender tells you that you’re pre-approved for a certain dollar amount, they are giving you a limit to shop for based on your income, credit history, and lifestyle. Actual approval only comes when they’ve seen the property you intend to purchase. If you follow these guidelines, your first home buying experience will be much less stressful and much more financially sound.

Tom Johnson
www.cascadefinancialgroup.com

The human body is not designed to be ill. You are not meant to be burdened with chronic health issues. Health issues largely occur because of the poor diet that is typically consumed in North America. By correcting your diet to one that more closely follows what your human genome expects, you allow your body to heal to the extent that it can. It doesn’t matter if the health issue is physical or mental, it will likely respond to a corrected diet. No counting calories, hunger, cleanses, juicing or nutraceuticals required, just eating REAL food and providing the nutrients to your body that it requires to heal and THRIVE. We keep looking for that ‘magic pill’ to solve our health woes but it does not exist. Use real food…it works!

Tom White
www.becomehealthy.ca

Meditation. Whether it’s guided meditation, mindful meditation, or other, find a quiet spot, and spend a min of 10 to 20 minutes a day meditating. If possible, work it into your daily routine first thing in the morning and again before bed! Deep Breathing. Long, slow breaths. This actually helps supply oxygen to the brain, which helps promote a natural state of calm. Visualization works really well with deep breathing. As you are doing the deep breathing, visualize all the stress, all the tension, leaving your body with each breath out. Feel yourself become lighter and more relaxed with each breath in.  Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines breathing, meditation, and physical poses to help you relax and release stress. Exercise whether it’s cardio, strength building, or organized sports, a little can go a long way towards relieving stress and improving your mood. Even if it’s just a 5 to 10 minute walk, something is better than nothing!

Nichole Guthrie, RCRT & Reiki Master/Instructor
www.nicholeguthrie.com