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Eminence Organics Firm Skin Acai Moisturizer nourishes and firms to restore a youthful appearance. Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients, this moisturizer includes acai berry that works to promote a healthy, resilient complexion, while hyaluronic acid hydrates to plump the skin, diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Seabuckthorn berry oil and shea butter condition and smooth, repairing damage and delivering a radiant, revitalized complexion. All Eminence products are natural, organic, biodynamic, sustainable and cruelty-free, all while being free of parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulphate and propylene glycol.

What’s Fueling Your Health?

Ayurveda, an ancient medicine system from India, uses the terms Agni and Ama to describe two concepts that relate to our ability to digest food. Agni refers to our digestive fire; our ability to eat food and receive its highest benefit in the form of nutrients that fuel our bodies. We suppress our digestive fire by forgetting to eat, eating on the run, overeating, and eating foods that are too heavy, dry, or difficult to digest. When our digestive fire is suppressed, it causes Ama, the accumulation of undigested materials. This creates stickiness, heaviness, and dullness in our bodies and minds, further preventing optimal digestion and leading to symptoms.

Product Review: Kyäni Sunrise™

Kyäni Sunrise™, is a blend of Superfoods, vitamins, and trace minerals. Taken in the morning, it provides a rich blend of antioxidants that help defend against free radical damage. Kyäni Sunrise™ contains juices and extracts from some of the world’s most potent antioxidant sources, including: Wild Alaskan Blueberries, Concord and White Grapes, Red Raspberries, Pomegranate, Cranberries, Aloe Vera, Maqui and Amla Berries, Gooseberries, Ginseng, Kale, Brocolli, Ashwaganda, Spinach, Mangosteen, Acai, Aronia and Wolfberries. Natural ingredients your body needs to support heart health, healthy blood sugar levels, mental health, and immune system… all in one little pouch!

Book Club: Prime Time

Structured Energies for Peak Life Experiences. Prime Time is an enormously thought-provoking manifesto that amounts to an instruction manual for individuals wishing to have a more balanced and spiritually fulfilled existence. Manitoban, Suzanne Forcese offers a high-level explanation of the concept of living a Structured Life, and of doing so by way of very practical steps. Learn a new approach that dives deep into the amazing world of Structured Energy.

Clean Eating: Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats

Ingredients: 2 cups filtered water, 2 cups almond milk, 1 cup steel-cut oats, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon sea salt, 1 cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts. Directions: Stir together all ingredients except Hemp Hearts in a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Cover with lid and cook on low for 6 hours or overnight. Stir in Hemp Hearts until well combined just before ready to eat. Serve topped with milk, fruit, nuts and more Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

If you ever find yourself confused at a four-way stop – just go home. Life only gets more complicated after that. FUN FACT: If two or more vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, the vehicle on the furthest to the right has the right of way. Stay safe out there!

Mindfulness Retreat

The power of mindfulness meditation is well recognized. Indeed, it is the foundation to my personal wellness. But, first I needed to understand the science behind it. Once I did, I knew it was the tool I had been seeking.
Join me at Chalet Point Retreat Centre, where I lead classes in a variety of topics: understanding the concept of self, exploring the mind-body connection, the power of focused attention, and the psychology of motivation. Overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipeg, Chalet Point is just a one-hour drive from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Perfect for small groups, with half-day, full-day, and overnight options.

Trust Your Gut

Your immune system works hard to protect you from injury, illness, and disease. This process usually involves inflammation, a natural response to stress, tissue damage, and harmful stimuli like viruses, bacteria, and toxins. Inflammation functions similarly to an engine warning light, alerting you to the presence of a problem through symptoms such as heat, pain, redness, swelling, and/or loss of function. 85% of the immune system is located in our gut. An anti-inflammatory diet rich in vitamins A, C, and E and the mineral selenium provides your gut with the ingredients it needs to bolster immunity and achieve optimal mental and physical health.

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Ayurveda, an ancient medicine system from India, uses the terms Vata, Pitta, and Kapha to describe imbalances that result in symptoms. For Vata symptoms, such as cold extremities, bloating, or gas, try soothing with warm, one-pot meals made of bone broth, basmati rice, root vegetables, spices, sesame oil, and apple cider vinegar. If your symptoms are Pitta in nature, such as rashes, inflammation, or loose stools, try meals with cooked green vegetables, barley or quinoa, cilantro, and fennel. Kapha symptoms such as excess mucous, congested sinuses, or sluggish digestion may be soothed with warm, light meals with sautéed vegetables, cooked millet, and spices like ginger and black pepper.

Exercise for S.A.D.

S.A.D. stands for Seasonal Affected Disorder, which is mainly attributed to the reduction in sunlight hours in winter and is your body’s reaction to the changes in season. With S.A.D. you might feel sluggish or moody, have a loss of appetite, and even lose interest in activities you normally love. One way to combat these feelings and the wintertime blues is to get your body moving! Exercise, even light exercise, has been shown to improve mood and energy through increased blood flow and the release of certain endorphins, as well as improve sleep and alertness, and reduce anxiety and stress.