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Book Club: Making a Good Brain Great

By Daniel Amen, MD. When our brains work right, we work right. But the brain is easily injured. A bump on the head, sleep deprivation and poor nutrition can all have long-term consequences leading to problems with attention, mood and even dementia. Dr. Amen shares his exciting insights into protecting, repairing and maintaining our brains with good nutrition, supplements and special exercises. A great read!

Ride Don’t Hide!

Outdoor exercise is a great way to soak up the sun’s vitamin D, get your blood pumping, and reconnect with your community – all proven ways to boost your mental health. Need some motivation? Join Ride Don’t Hide, Canada’s largest bike ride for mental health! Two routes will take riders through Winnipeg’s beautiful streets. Ride Don’t Hide is for cyclists of all skill levels. Come ride with us to honour the recovery journeys of those living with mental illness and celebrate mental health! For details, visit: RideDontHide.com

Keeping Dogs Calm During Fireworks

Here are 5 tips to help your dog cope with fireworks:
• Make sure your dog is wearing identification or has a microchip, in case they run away.
• Keep your dog indoors during fireworks, as far away as possible from the noise.
• Place a thick blanket over their kennel to help muffle the sounds, but make sure they won’t overheat.
• Tire your dog out with plenty of exercise during the day, so they’ll be calmer once the fireworks start.
• Give your dog something yummy to chew on in their kennel such as a Kong filled with goodies.

Risk Factors for Falls

In addition to mobility, there are other risk factors that can lead to falling. These include: Sensory Deficits; problems with sensation, whether it be with the eyes, ears or feeling in the feet can increase your risk of falling. Have your eyesight and hearing checked regularly and talk to your doctor if you’re experiencing numbness in your feet. Low Blood Pressure; when we quickly go from lying or sitting to standing, our blood pressure drops, this can interfere with balance, vision and coordination. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded when standing, sit down until your head clears, stand up slowly and ensure you have good footing before taking a step.

Prolozone Heals Painful Conditions

Oxygen is the lifeblood of the cellular system; without it there would be no you! Ozone is a supercharged form of oxygen that contains an extra atom; a typical oxygen molecule contains two (O2), while ozone contains three (O3). When treatment is applied, this extra atom breaks off after 20-30 minutes inside the body and does more than just oxygenate cells; these oxygen singlets are free to bind and destroy any viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, molds, yeasts and any abnormal tissue cells it finds in the body. These abnormal cells absolutely hate ozone so disease simply doesn’t stand a chance! Once these abnormal cells are oxidized and eliminated from the body, they are replaced with healthy cells. Ozone therapy in conjunction with injection therapy is used to treat and eliminate chronic pain resulting from nerve injuries, degenerative joints and ligaments.

The Benefits of a Walker

Could you benefit from using a walker? The benefits of using a walker include increased mobility and stability, improvements in balance, assistance with weight bearing, and improved endurance and strength. However, if the walker is not fitted properly for you, it may not be safe. Prior to buying a walker, you should consider any physical limitations, such as gait problems, where the walker will be used (indoors or outdoors), and your size and weight. A properly fitted walker will provide more freedom while ensuring safety.

What is Somatic Yoga?

Soma Yoga is a combination of somatic movements and yoga relaxation techniques. These movements and techniques are designed to bring mind/body awareness, resulting in decreased stress response and pain, increased movement, and increased enjoyment of life. These gentle, mindful movements are tools you can learn to practice daily to enhance the quality of your life. How you feel physically determines how you feel mentally, and vice versa. It’s a never-ending circle of influence! Throughout our lives, our body/mind responds to stressors and traumatic experiences by producing reflex muscle contractions. This eventually results in stiffness and pain, decreased movement, and postural changes. The gentle movements of Soma Yoga can help!

Kombucha and Trace Alcohol

Kombucha’s initial “open ferment” allows it to breathe and to gas off ethanol and carbon dioxide. This stage will only produce approximately 0.1% ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Home-brewers often perform a secondary sealed ferment to increase natural carbonation; however, this also increases ethanol content. When we harvest and bottle our kombucha, we do not perform a secondary ferment, nor do we force carbonation. Instead, we immediately refrigerate it below 4°C. Our product is therefore known as halal or non-inebriating. The trace ethanol in our kombucha is essentially equivalent to unpasteurized fruit juice, ripe bananas, or your average loaf of leavened bread.

Natural Product Spotlight: RAW Fit Protein

Garden Life’s RAW Fit is a USDA Certified Organic, RAW, plant-based high-protein powder that makes it easy to increase your protein intake. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that mixes great with your favorite food or beverage and contains RAW, organic, and clinically studied ingredients. These natural ingredients help you burn fat, maintain healthy blood sugar, boost your energy, lose weight, and look great! RAW Fit supports healthy blood sugar levels and burns fat naturally with the power of Svetol Green Coffee Bean Extract, RAW Food Created Chromium, Organic Cinnamon, and Organic Sprouted Grains.

Straight to the POINT!

Do you suffer from a stuffy or runny nose? What about itchy, watery eyes? Do you want to avoid daily use of over-the-counter drugs? It could be time to give acupuncture a try. Allergies occur when the body’s protective Qi (pronounced “chee”) becomes weakened. When this protective Qi is not functioning optimally, harmful environmental influences such as wind are able to invade the body, giving rise to allergies and illness. Acupuncture is a highly effective, natural alternative to strengthen and support the body’s immune system. Consider trying acupuncture to alleviate and eventually prevent your seasonal allergies and hay fever. You will be overjoyed with the relief you experience!

Product Review: Avena Original’s E-Fusion

This powerful vitamin E and amino acid complex is formulated to promote energy, health, healing, and longevity, complete with perfectly-balanced ratios of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. This great-tasting, plant-based, 100% RAW whole food provides a variety of naturally-occurring essential nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins, pro-oxidant nutrients, phytonutrients, and tocotrienols. E-Fusion helps your body heal muscles after intense workouts, injury, and trauma, and boosts the vitality of your internal organs.