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Clean Eating: Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower is a great low-carb substitute for crusts, breads, and more! Here’s the cauliflower pizza crust recipe everyone is buzzing about!

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower

½ cup shredded mozzarella

1/4 cup grated parmesan

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp garlic powder

2 eggs lightly beaten

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Break cauliflower into florets and pulse in food processor until fine. Steam cauliflower and drain well. In a bowl, combine with all ingredients. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Family Endorsement 

Care At Home Pharmacy is the epitome of what is needed today to help seniors remain in the comfort of their home and have quality care come to them. My parents have greatly benefited from “visiting pharmacist” Yolanda Yeung’s involvement. She initially developed a medical profile for each of them and made recommendations to their doctor regarding medication changes. She pays weekly visits to my parents’ home to monitor their progress and well-being and readily provides their prescriptions and any other pharmaceutical needs as recommended by their doctor. I am my parents’ primary caregiver but do not live in the city so Yolanda and I communicate by email. She also regularly communicates and collaborates with the doctor and nursing service involved with my parents’ care. It just doesn’t get any better than that in my view!

Daughter – Lorna, www.careathomepharmacy.ca

10-Point Risk Assessment 

When do you know it’s time to get a medical alert system in your home? Take this short assessment to find out! If you answer “yes” to most of these, maybe it’s time to consider one!  Are you over the age of 55? Do you live alone? Do you lead an active lifestyle? Do you use a cane, walker or devices to assist you in walking? In the past year, have you fallen or been at risk of falling inside or outside the home? Do you take daily medication? Have you been hospitalized in the past 3 years? Do you sometimes feel weak or dizzy? In the past 12 months, have you been concerned about falling in the home? Is it important for you to continue living independently? With a medical alert unit, you can have peace of mind knowing that at any time, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, help is available at the push of a button.

www.lifeassure.com

Your Hair Needs Vitamins!

Did you ever wonder the impact of nutrition on your hair health? The results of a balanced, nutritionally-sound food plan are always obvious. We find poor nutrition impacts speed of hair growth, quality of hair and speed of the shedding cycle. Have you ever been on a crash diet? Ever noticed your hair was dull and lifeless? All side effects of poor nutrition. Once your nutrition gets better/ideal, your hair/skin/nails become strong and vibrant. Is it possible to ALWAYS eat perfectly? No. Capilia has recently launched their Vitalia tablets; uniquely designed with collagen and biotin, these nutritional supplements are ideal for hair growth.

www.citylooks.ca

Medication Reviews

Most people are aware that prescription medications can interact with each other, sometimes causing adverse side effects. However, over the counter products such as vitamins or herbal products can also interact with prescription medications – these interactions can potentially change the effectiveness of the drug and lead to harm, such as a fall. This in turn can lead to an emergency room visit or hospital stay. If you are on prescription drugs, it is important to have a discussion with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any over the counter products to ensure you are taking the right products at the right times. A pharmacist can also conduct a full medication review with all your prescription and over the counter products and advise you on safe medication use. If you are on a complex medication regime, a visiting pharmacist can help you monitor the effects of your medication in the comfort of your home.

Care At Home Pharmacy, www.careathomepharmacy.ca

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit

An incredibly efficient fat burning ingredient, Garcinia Cambogia has received much media attention for it’s effect on weight loss and food consumption control. This pure ingredient is 100% natural; it is sometimes referred to as Tamarind, and it grows primarily in the lush green mountains of India, southeast Asia as well as in Central Africa. Its primary ingredient is the dietary super supplement known as HCA, which is proven in scientific studies to stop hunger in its tracks. The tamarind fruit has traditionally been used in soups as appetizers before meals, because of the smaller portion sizes due to limited amount of food. It’s appetite suppression qualities helped make villagers feel more full (satiety) and the fruit would increase the workers’ fat burning skills (thermogenesis) providing an increase in energy and productivity.

Greg and Bridget Doll, www.myvalentus.com/lakewinnipeg

Micro-Breaks: Why do we Need Them?

Micro breaks are short breaks (typically 2 minutes) that allow your body to recover from the stress and strain of continuously sitting in a chair and looking at a computer screen. It is recommended to take a micro-break every 15-30 minutes that includes some form of movement: the human body is not made to sit still for 6-8 hours a day! They can range from going for a short walk, doing some stretches, or changing the repetitive demands of a task. For example, you could switch from responding to emails to walking to the fax machine. Micro-breaks may help to reduce stress, decrease the risk of repetitive strain injuries and physical discomfort, as well as increase blood flow, energy and productivity at work. Although taking micro-breaks appears to be a small change, making it part of your day can have large physical and emotional benefits.

Stacey Bulat, BKin-AT CAT(C) Certified Athletic Therapist, www.vitallifeclinic.ca

The Magic Bean Sprout

Did you know that Mung Bean Sprouts contain EVERY vitamin known to man? These delicious home-grown sprouts are packed so full of nutrients that they can actually be considered natural supplements. Kids love watching them grow, and even more, they love the fresh garden taste. Mung beans produce an edible sprout that’s crisp and nutty tasting. These sprouts are substantial enough to stand-up to stir-frying, but they’re often used raw in salads and on sandwiches. Because of their high nutrient density, mung bean sprouts are useful in defending against several chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity. While mung beans may be new to some people in Canada, they’ve been a part of traditional Ayurvedic diets in India for thousands of years. Mung beans are considered one of the most cherished foods in the ancient Indian practice. Don’t just take our word for it – try sprouting today!

Rick, www.scoopandsave.com

Save Smarter – RRSP vs TFSA 

RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plans) and TFSAs (Tax-Free Savings Accounts) have a lot in common. You can hold a variety of investments in either one, including savings accounts, GICs, mutual funds and stocks. Both avoid taxation of investment income in the year it’s earned and they both have limits on how much you’re allowed to save. When it comes to the RRSP, every dollar you save in a year earns you a tax deduction for the same amount. When the money comes out of an RRSP, barring any special government programs, you will include the amount withdrawn in your taxable income for the year. A TFSA works opposite to an RRSP in these regards. You don’t get an immediate tax deduction for saving inside a TFSA but you don’t have to pay any taxes when you withdraw the money. So which is better? It truly depends on you and your unique situation. This is where your investment advisor can help determine the best course of action to keep your tax bill as low as possible.

Thomas Johnson, www.cascadefinancialgroup.com

Natural Wholy Detox Tea

Are you feeling bloated, constipated or just run down? Did you know that there could be toxic matter stuck in your intestinal wall and colon causing numerous health conditions? Wholy tea can help regulate your bowel movements to keep the waste flowing and not accumulate in your digestive system. The human body is naturally able to expel unwanted material on its own, but due to our bodies being exposed to chemicals and toxins – we become unable to flush. Dr. Millers Holy Tea is an herbal beverage that helps remove these toxins and waste from your digestive tract, which, in turn, reduces bowel irritation, encourages weight-loss and boosts energy levels. The formula is a special blend holy thistle, persimmon leaves, blessed thistle, malva and marshmallow leaves. The tea may also help improve the clarity of your skin. You simply consume one cup in the morning, and one cup in the evening. Good-bye bloat!

World of Water, www.worldofwater.ca

Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage and combined decongestive therapy are specialized massage treatments used to increase the flow of fluid through the body’s lymphatic system. Lymphedema is a congestion in the lymphatic system that can be caused by allergies, tinnitus, or sprains and strains. Manual lymphatic treatments help improve mobility, reduce pain due to swelling, promote lymph flow where circulation is compromised, aid in recovery of acute injuries by reducing swelling and inducing overall relaxation of the body by decreasing pain and discomfort. Treatments focus on the affected area using compression and gentle massage-like movements to increase fluid movement.  Assessment of your specific treatment needs will determine the duration and number of appointments that will be required to be bring you the relief you deserve.

Amanda Wallis, RMT, CDT, www.sundragonstudios.ca