Saturday, June 1, 2013
Lifewise Health & Wellness Bulletin - June 2013
REMEMBER TO HYDRATE! I am constantly encouraging my patients to add more exercise to their lives; but as the temperature starts to rise, and the weather entices us to get outside and become more active, it is more important than ever to drink enough water. We lose large amounts of fluid and electrolytes through our bodies’ cooling mechanism of perspiration. So, drink up! A nice alternative to those high-calorie sports drinks is to add a tiny pinch of natural sea-salt and a shot of lemon juice to our water bottles. Enjoy the nice weather, but play safe!
Yours In Health,
Dr. Karen Baker
JUNE is Patient Appreciation Month!
All of us at Lifewise would like express our gratitude to our loyal patients and students for their continued support.
Be sure to enter our draw for some fantastic prizes.
Grand Prize: Complete Yoga Kit
Throughout the month of June, enjoy:
Nutritious Snacks, Draws & Prizes & More!
All of us at Lifewise would like express our gratitude to our loyal patients and students for their continued support.
Be sure to enter our draw for some fantastic prizes.
Grand Prize: Complete Yoga Kit
Throughout the month of June, enjoy:
Nutritious Snacks, Draws & Prizes & More!
Heads up on Helmets
A helmet can reduce your risk of sports injury by 30 %. Whether you enjoy biking, boarding, or blading this spring & summer pick the right helmet for the job and always wear it.
There are two basic types of helmets: single-impact and multiple-impact. It’s important to select a helmet that fits you properly and that is appropriate to the activity you’re doing. These tips will help you choose:
THE RIGHT HELMET FOR THE JOB
Cycling and ski helmets are designed to protect your head against a single hard impact. They should be replaced after they’ve been in one crash, even if there does not appear to be any damage. Hockey helmets are designed to withstand several impacts. Unlike a bike helmet, ski, snowboarding and hockey helmets protect the back of the head — which is especially important for sports with high risk of backward falls.
DON’T SETTLE FOR SECOND-HAND
While it may be tempting to buy a second-hand helmet or use a hand-me-down, plastic becomes brittle and weakens with age. Make sure you know the answer to two questions:
1. Has this helmet been in a crash?
2. Is it more than five years old?
LOOK FOR SAFETY CERTIFICATION
Also, older helmets may not meet current safety standards. Look for safety certification by CSA (Canadian Standards Association), or CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission).
THE RIGHT FIT
Proper fit is just as important as choosing the right helmet. It should comfortably touch your head all the way around, and be snug enough to stay firmly in place. Your helmet should sit level on your head and ride as low as possible to protect the sides of your head. Don’t assume that the first helmet you try on will be right for you. People’s heads come in different shapes and sizes and you may have to try on a few different brands and models to find the right one.
A helmet can reduce your risk of sports injury by 30 %. Whether you enjoy biking, boarding, or blading this spring & summer pick the right helmet for the job and always wear it.
There are two basic types of helmets: single-impact and multiple-impact. It’s important to select a helmet that fits you properly and that is appropriate to the activity you’re doing. These tips will help you choose:
THE RIGHT HELMET FOR THE JOB
Cycling and ski helmets are designed to protect your head against a single hard impact. They should be replaced after they’ve been in one crash, even if there does not appear to be any damage. Hockey helmets are designed to withstand several impacts. Unlike a bike helmet, ski, snowboarding and hockey helmets protect the back of the head — which is especially important for sports with high risk of backward falls.
DON’T SETTLE FOR SECOND-HAND
While it may be tempting to buy a second-hand helmet or use a hand-me-down, plastic becomes brittle and weakens with age. Make sure you know the answer to two questions:
1. Has this helmet been in a crash?
2. Is it more than five years old?
LOOK FOR SAFETY CERTIFICATION
Also, older helmets may not meet current safety standards. Look for safety certification by CSA (Canadian Standards Association), or CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission).
THE RIGHT FIT
Proper fit is just as important as choosing the right helmet. It should comfortably touch your head all the way around, and be snug enough to stay firmly in place. Your helmet should sit level on your head and ride as low as possible to protect the sides of your head. Don’t assume that the first helmet you try on will be right for you. People’s heads come in different shapes and sizes and you may have to try on a few different brands and models to find the right one.
Lifewise Welcome's Emily Bartlett to our Team!
Lifewise is pleased to welcome Emily Bartlett to our team of instructors. Emily is a graduate of the Yoga Space Teacher Training Program and passionately teaches in Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative and Flow styles. Though practicing here and there since a teenager her understanding began to deepen under the instruction of Robert Webber in Halifax. Now thanks to the caring guidance of Kathryn Beet, Patricia White and Hali Schwartz, Emily has articulated her own passionate style of teaching. Her desire to create a strong and grounding class is balanced with a meditative flow committed to keeping the mind calm. Her career as an actor enables Emily to keep breath and body awareness at the forefront of the class experience. She hopes that students of varying abilities will join her. After all, you only need to move to the point you feel the stretch to help quiet the mind!
Emily will begin teaching Hatha 1 and Restore Yoga on Saturday morning’s starting June 1st. Stephanie Maxwell will be taking a leave of absence to further her health & wellness career as a Registered Massage Therapist. We wish her the best of luck!
Lifewise is pleased to welcome Emily Bartlett to our team of instructors. Emily is a graduate of the Yoga Space Teacher Training Program and passionately teaches in Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative and Flow styles. Though practicing here and there since a teenager her understanding began to deepen under the instruction of Robert Webber in Halifax. Now thanks to the caring guidance of Kathryn Beet, Patricia White and Hali Schwartz, Emily has articulated her own passionate style of teaching. Her desire to create a strong and grounding class is balanced with a meditative flow committed to keeping the mind calm. Her career as an actor enables Emily to keep breath and body awareness at the forefront of the class experience. She hopes that students of varying abilities will join her. After all, you only need to move to the point you feel the stretch to help quiet the mind!
Emily will begin teaching Hatha 1 and Restore Yoga on Saturday morning’s starting June 1st. Stephanie Maxwell will be taking a leave of absence to further her health & wellness career as a Registered Massage Therapist. We wish her the best of luck!
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