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Dragons’ Den Success

About a month ago, we received an email from one of the producers of CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den. They were doing a new spin off show called NexGenDen focusing on hot Canadian startups. They had somehow heard of us and wanted us to come on the show! It was an amazing experience. We were in a group of 18 other startups pitching our proposal to the Dragons. Before going on, they told us there would only be a 50% chance that we would make it to air. One by one people came in and out of the den. Some crying, some obviously trying to maintain their excitement.  When it was your turn, you only got one take. We were asking for $100,000 for 2% of our company ($5 million valuation). Search PopRx on YouTube to see how we did!

Dr. Ali Esmail, PopRx
www.poprx.ca

Natural Product Review 

MyoNatural offers a revolutionary pain cream that guarantees pain relief or your money back. Now you can live an active, pain free lifestyle without the worry of product side effects. MyoNatural was developed by health care professionals for sports injuries, workout enhancement, joint pain, sore muscles, arthritis, back pain relief and more. It is recommended by doctors, health care professionals and world class athletes, including Tom Brady. MyoNatural is the world’s only toxin-free, all-natural anti-inflammatory cream that actually heals damaged tissue and cells for not only immediate pain relief but long-lasting recovery. Using a patented delivery system, MyoNatural pain cream delivers natural anti-inflammatory compounds directly to damaged tissue where they reinforce and strengthen cells. These cells are now better able to resist rupturing which leads to pain and inflammation. Because our pain cream only uses all-natural, non-toxic ingredients there are absolutely no side effects. Only fast and long-lasting pain relief.

A1 Nutrition
www.a1nutritiongrant.ca 

Clean Eating: Pumpkin Chia Bars

Ingredients:

2 ¼ cup rolled oats
½ cup honey
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup chia seeds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 8×8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add pumpkin, honey and vanilla extract.
Mix until combined.
Fold oats and chia seeds into batter, mix until incorporated.
Press evenly into baking dish.
Bake for 20-30 minutes.
Let cool and cut into 8 bars and store in air tight container.

www.savynaturalista.com

Prevent Sports Injuries

Now is the time of year where many athletes will start their fall/winter sport. This often involves changing from summer to winter sports. However, did you know most injuries occur in the first and last third of a season? This is often due to the change of muscle requirements being used for each sport or sometimes the movement patterns involved. Going from baseball to hockey requires a significant increase in the use of your hip flexors – the muscles that bring your knees to your chest. This is a common “early season” injury for hockey players. Doing proper warm ups, stretches and slowly progressing the volume of skating may help in preventing these types of injuries. Also check your overall hip mobility; if you can lift your leg 10 degrees off the floor while on your stomach and at least 70 degrees when on your back, that’s a good sign that you have sufficient movement about the hip.

Jason Moniz, South Sherbrook Therapy
www.southsherbrook.com

Breathe Pure Oxygen

The air that you’re currently breathing right now is 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen. When you visit an oxygen bar, a concentrator is used to remove the nitrogen and run it through water to humidify it. The water is then used to humidify the oxygen and if desired, essential oils can be added in order to help oxygen bar user’s to benefit from aromatherapy while breathing the oxygen. Different essential oils offer different benefits, depending on what you’re looking for. Lemongrass has an uplifting scent and is an antispasmodic which is used for asthma, bronchitis, & throat infections. Vanilla has a sweet and sensual scent which can increase appetites and slows down your heart. Orange has a warm uplifting, light-hearted scent. It balances and revitalizes, fights depression and awakens creativity. Visiting an oxygen bar can help boost your mood and impact your health.

www.soulmedicineoxygenbar.yolasite.com

Teaching Good Recall

 

One of the most important lessons you can teach your dog is coming when called. A solid command could save your dogs life at some point and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Dogs who have achieved a good recall can have the freedoms allotted to them such as the dog park or off leash hiking adventures. It also gives owners confidence that if their dog ever slipped out of their collar, they will return. When first teaching the command however, owners need to have realistic expectations of their furry pooch. Getting your dog to come to you from across the park, on day one of training is unlikely not to happen and if it does its probably a fluke. Realistically you would probably be starting 2-3 feet away from your dog on day one. Getting professional help is important to creating a good solid recall.

www.grassrootscanine.com

Sports Massage Therapy

Sports Massage Therapists are specialists in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, recreational athlete or even a weekend warrior, massage therapy is beneficial. When we train for a sport we push our bodies to their limits in order to get better. This causes fatigue to our muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. If we don’t allow proper recovery, damage can occur to soft tissues. If this damage isn’t taken care of, those injuries can end up sidelining you. Massage aids in the recovery process, allowing muscles to recover more quickly. It also takes care of any nagging pains that can turn into big injuries, and prepare you for your next workout. Many find that combining massage with their training programs leaves them feeling less stiff between workouts and able to move more fluidly during activity because restrictions in muscle tissue have been addressed.

www.massageathletica.com

New Product Review

When sitting in your Hot Tub do you want to avoid soaking in chemicals and inhaling chemical fumes? Do you suffer with dry skin or rashes from using chemicals? The Natural Solution is an exciting advancement in water treatment. A chemical free all natural enzyme that is non-toxic to all living things and the environment. The all natural enzymes in The Natural Solution speed the digestion and removal of organic contaminants. This deprives bacteria of their primary food source, which inhibits their return, decreases algae growth, and simultaneously improves water quality and clarity. 100% guaranteed. Maintaining your hot tub has never been so easy. An easy maintenance system, enzymes keep working 24/7 so you don’t have to. Spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your hot tub. A Natural Solution at last. Make the switch today.

www.thenaturalsolution.ca

New Business Showcase

It is often very difficult and overwhelming to effectively manage multiple medications. This can lead to improper use of medications, which can result in extra doctor visits, emergency room visits and hospital stays. The high cost of prescription medication is a major concern for many patients; therefore we prepare a customized monthly budget for each of our clients. This, along with our visiting pharmacist service, will give you and your care-givers peace of mind. Our ultimate goal is to ensure all medications are taken as prescribed and that you have a full understanding of each medication including its interactions and side-effects. As well, we want to ensure that cost does not become a stress factor and/or road-block. Better Health & Wellness may be achieved through medication management; talk to our pharmacist to arrange a home visit.

www.careathomepharmacy.ca

Smartphones and Health

Smartphones are incredibly powerful devices. Increasingly we rely on them to run our life. One of the latest trends is toward mobile health or mhealth. Many applications have been designed to help you live healthier and manage your chronic illnesses. Here are some our favorites: Misfit wearables is a great low price entry to fitness trackers starting at $25. Askthedoctor.com will get your health questions answered in a jiffy, and glooko.com has an amazing platform for people dealing with diabetes. One of the biggest issues faced by patients today surrounds management of medications. 55% of Canadians above 45-65 are on at least one prescription medication. Using a smartphone to manage and track your meds has been proven to improve adherence, keeping patients healthy. If you are on multiple medications this may be the best and quickest thing you can do for your health today.

www.poprx.ca

Book Club: Healing and Transformation

Healing and Transformation through Transcendental Meditation (TM) by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal. Learn the basics about this ancient technique, and for seasoned meditators, broaden your knowledge and deepen your understanding. Rosenthal’s central point emphasis on TM changes the brain, and can help a vast array of different people to live longer and better lives, and achieve lifelong success.

www.normanrosenthal.com