Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy well aligned spine = healthy nerve system = healthy cells and body function.

Clean eating is critical to our trillions of cells in our bodies. They take the vitamins and minerals from the food we eat. The statement, “we are what we eat” is so true. Our cells have so many functions in our bodies and aside from a healthy nerve supply from a well adjusted spine, they absolutely need good clean food. That is if you want to function at your maximum potential and have lots of energy for years to come!

Local resources that we recommend:

Nanette’s Healthy Pantry (organic food and nutrition councelling)
354 Madawaska Road, Grand Falls, NB E3Y 1A4
Ph: 506-425-0727

Jolly Farmer (Woodstock-grass fed meats)
56 Crabbe Road, Northampton, NB E7N 1R6
Ph: 1-800-695-8300
Email: adarrow@jollyfarmer.com
Website: http://jollyfarmer.com

Gilbert and Anne Ouellette (local beef)
289 Desjardins Road, DSL Drummond, NB E3Y 1T8
Ph: 506-473-3279

La Kabane (organic maple products)
Josée Desjardins & Christian Maillet
Ph: 506-473-6771 (home) / 506-426-2070 (cell)
Email: lakabane2015@gmail.com

Be fit! The human body was designed to move. The “I” era (I-phone, I-pad, I-pod,) is having a tremendous negative impact on posture and overall health. People have only been moving their thumbs and that is certainly not enough! Research shows that the transition from desk stations to treadmill stations shows massive improvement in posture and health status. What’s the problem? People are too tired to move or have no time. That means priorities need to be re-organized. You can always find time if you plan on it. You only need a minimum of 30 minutes per day. The more you move, the more energy you will have to do more. Exercise will light you up!

When you don’t feel like it, just think of the way you feel when you finish exercising and do it anyway! After a while you become addicted to being fit!

Local Fitness Activities:

Dr. Paul Castonguay Fitness Room (CEPSC)
60 Ouellette Street, Grand Falls, NB E3Z 1A6
Tel: 506-475-7750
Website: www.cepsc.ca
Email: info@cepsc.ca

Grand Falls Pure Fitness
19 Caswell Road, Grand Falls, NB E3Z 1A6
Tel: 506-582-1555

CrossFit Made of Steal
1347 Tobique Road, Drummond, NB E3Y 2P4
Tel: 506-477-9741

Meditating and clearing your mind of the busy rhythm of life is crucial to our emotional well being. It is important to take the time to thank the universe, meditate or visualize your goals before starting your day. Set up for a positive state of mind and you will be better grounded for challenges the day may present.

Our lives occasionally present themselves with hardship where our state of mind is challenged to its maximum. It’s important to realize that those negative emotions may accumulate over time and cause health problems. It is also important to seek a psychotherapist, counselor or psychologist in order to deal with those negative emotions. These health professionals have specialized techniques to help unlock and unload the subconscious mind and free yourself of those emotional blockages.

Local resources:

Lise Hebert
218 Broadway Blvd, Suite 106, Grand Falls, NB E3Z 2J9
Ph: 506-582-2000

Conrad Toner
Ph: 506-473-1785 (office)/ 506-475-9673 (cell)
Website: http://www.conradtoner.com

Richard Bérubé
616 Harley Hill, Grand Falls, NB E3Z 2T5
Ph: 506-473-0729
Email: r.b.psychoservice@rogers.com

Did you know that your body’s cells repair and reproduce mostly when you sleep? Sleep is a must to our well being and healing. That is also why most people who are sick seem to always want to sleep!

Scientists specify that sequences of NREM+REM sleep, optimize both physical and mental recuperation as well as memory consolidation.

Tips for healthy sleeping habits:

1. Get adjusted- after adjustments, most people sleep very well
2. Stick to a regular sleep schedule
3. Pay attention to what you eat and drink (no caffeine or alcohol)
4. Create a bedtime ritual (book, bath, soothing music)
5. Get comfortable (good bed, dark room, ear plugs)
6. Limit daytime naps (limit to 10-30 minutes in early afternoon unless on night shift)
7. Include physical activity in your day
8. Keep stress low

Local resources for healthy sleep

Brigitte Godbout
91 Tobique Road, Grand Falls, NB E3Y 1B9
Ph: 506-426-9703

Lise Hebert
218 Broadway Blvd Suite 106, Grand Falls, NB E3Z 2J9
Ph: 506-582-2000