Q: Kelly from River East “What can I do to relieve this constant, nagging pain from arthritis? The creams and pain killers seem to help a little, but only for a short while and sometimes not at all.”

A: “The fastest and most efficient method of relieving arthritic pain that I have found, is through the use of Far InfraRed Heat, which not only brings relief more quickly but also brings longer lasting relief. In the short-term, it warms and relaxes the muscles, increases Nitric Oxide which dilates blood vessels to improve circulation which in turn brings faster relief to the affected area. The long term benefit comes from the reduction of swelling and inflammation by the break-down of painful deposits of lactic acid and calcium in muscles and joints. It is important to drink lots of water to help flush these elements out of the body.”

Larry Patzer, www.patzercentre.com

With long to-do lists, busy moms often put their own needs last. With a unique mix of responsibilities like; kids to raise, work, house cleaning, shopping, cooking and caring for other family members; finding extra time in the day to care for yourself is no easy task. But it’s vitally important—so your health and wellness are maintained, and the people you love will have a real-life example of how good health can affect their minds, bodies and overall outlook on life. Next time you are having trouble staying motivated to eat healthier or stay on your workout routine, keep these pointers in mind.   1. Exercise helps build muscle and lowers stress levels naturally, resulting in more patience for what really counts: your children. 2. Set the example of being in shape. 3. Confidence is contagious and when you feel good – it shows. 4. Cut out wasted time on electronics. See how our 30-minute total body workout can fit in with your lifestyle and help you transform your life. Curves Southdale www.curves.ca

We all know that going to the gym is great to keep the body fit and toned, but until now there was really nothing we could do to exercise the Face. Now You Can. Microcurrent Facial Toning uses a very low level of electricity, the same amount of current the body itself produces to exercise the muscles of the face and neck to lift, sculpt and turn back the clock to a more youthful appearance that you once had. As we age gravity takes over and everything starts to drop or stretch out like an old rubber band that has lost its elasticity. Facial Toning uses small electrical impulses to exercise or plump up the muscles of the face and neck to strengthen the elastin and collagen fibers. For your best results a series of treatments are recommended. Current Expressions www.currentexpressions.ca

Do you suffer from allergies, chronic illness or a weak immune system? Evergreen Holistic Health Centre can help eliminate allergies, detoxify metals and toxins, strengthen your immune system, revitalize organs plus test products for toxins.  All by utilizing a technology that has been used in Europe for over 20 years.  Bioresonance Therapy. Computer hookups collect data while the electrodes are testing the body. Based on the collected data, the electrodes can be focused on a particular portion of the body in order to address a blockage of energy flow. The computer has an electronic filter that can harmonize the frequencies in the body so every organ can work properly. This machine strengthens the natural vibrations to return their electromagnetic fields to optimal levels. For more information call 204-895-9514.

Are you living with diabetes and frustrated because you are not meeting your blood sugar targets or are you newly diagnosed and uncertain about how to take care of your diabetes? Maybe you feel overwhelmed because your doctor suggested that you start insulin or you were told that you are at high risk of developing diabetes and feel confused about how to prevent progression? According to research, the most common reasons for poor control of blood sugar, annoying symptoms and development of long-term complications are lack of diabetes self- management skills and skills to put existing knowledge into practice. Diabetes can be challenging but…YOU can manage diabetes instead of diabetes managing you! As a Certified Diabetes Educator my commitment is to help you understand how diabetes affects your body and improve your confidence to self-manage. Together we make plans that are suitable for your lifestyle and geared to help overcome obstacles that prevent you from caring for your diabetes in the best possible way. Mathilda Prinsloo mprinsloo@mathildaprinsloo.com

Have you ever suffered from a painful condition and you have no idea why you got it? (If not, you are one of the few lucky ones)  Many painful conditions are from repetitive use.  That means that you do the same thing in the same way over and over again for years until the tissue finally starts to break down and cause pain. Alternatively, it may not take years and years to develop if you are doing a task in a biomechanically poor way and the tissues break down faster. Some of the common repetitive strain conditions are rotator cuff tendinitis, plantar fasciitis (heel pain) and tennis elbow.  These can be resistant to treatment, and prevention is always recommended. Don’t ignore the early signs of repetitive pain, because it is unlikely that the pain will go away without changing the way you do something in your usual activities. dougchristiephysiotherapy.com

What is safe for you is not always safe or effective for your children, newborn or expectant mothers. Everyday hand soap can cause nerve damage and toxic if swallowed. Shampoo and body products have potential to cause birth defects if used by mom while pregnant. Who has the time to research every product on the market for safety? Bright Eyed Babies takes the guess work out of safe, effective and fun products for the whole family while keeping your health at heart. www.brighteyedbabies.com

It is said that the right side of your brain is lightning fast and registers information beyond reach of our normal conscious perception- hence, the common belief that “your first impression is usually right!” How often have you made a decision about something that didn’t follow your intuition and you caught yourself saying, or thinking, “I should’ve gone along with my first impression,” after things didn’t turn out so well with the alternate choice you made. If Intuition is “knowing” something without being able to explain how you came to that conclusion”, where do you think that thought came from? Find the courage to start practising to follow that initial thought and be prepared to be amazed where it’ll lead you! Sue Berard, Intuitive Medium at Divine Connection www.divineconnection.ca