Issue: 089 Date: November 1, 2022
Title: Keep your spirits bright in the dark winter months!
Vitamin D & Winter Many Canadians struggle to get enough sunshine throughout the winter, which is why supplementing with Vitamin D during the coldest months is so important.
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble micronutrient that our body needs to function. It plays a key role in:
Interestingly, low levels of this vital nutrient have been linked to several common health conditions, including heart disease. Therefore, maintaining healthy levels of vitamin D is crucial for overall health and well-being.
Why it's Important to Supplement in the Winter Under normal circumstances, our bodies make the majority of our required vitamin D through a reaction between our skin and the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Because of Canada's geographic location, the sun's rays are weak in the winter. This means that the reaction that facilitates the creation of vitamin D happens significantly less or not at all.
For this reason, Health Canada recommends taking a vitamin D supplement every day throughout the winter months.
Celebrate Vegan Month with our favourite vegan recipes!
When winter weather strikes, it's important to take additional steps to stay safe on the road.
Here are some key tips for driving safely in the cold and snowy months:
🚗 Check your tire pressure 🚗 Ensure your windshield wiper blades are in good condition 🚗 Keep a well-stocked emergency kit in your car 🚗 Drive at slower speeds when roads are icy 🚗 Try not to brake or accelerate too quickly 🚗 Leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you 🚗 Clear all snow and ice off your car before hitting the road
International Men’s Day is dedicated to raising awareness for men’s physical and mental health, promoting positive masculinity, and supporting male role models 🧑🏼💼
One of the six pillars of International Men’s Day is “to focus on men’s health and well-being”.
This focus is absolutely critical, as heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States.
Half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms, which is why it’s so important for men to follow through on their annual physicals.
Do you know that we offer Psychological First Aid Courses?
We break these courses into 3 categories:
Self-Care
This online course assists learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of various factors in relation to themselves, including:
🌸 Stress 🌸 Loss 🌸 Trauma 🌸 Grief 🌸 Self-care and personal protection
Learners will also be introduced to the Red Cross ‘Look, Listen, Link, and Live’ model, which will help themlearn how to cope with various types of stress.
Caring for Others
This online course assists learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of various factors in relation to others, including:
🫂 Stress 🫂 Loss 🫂 Trauma 🫂 Grief 🫂 Self-care and personal protection
Learners will also be introduced to the Red Cross ‘Look, Listen, Link, and Live’ model, which will help themlearn how to support others in coping with various types of stress.
Full Psychological Course
Through the primary use of case-based learning, this course takes a resiliency-building approach to:
🌍 Emotional wellbeing 🌍 Psychological wellbeing 🌍 Social wellbeing
This course will also teach you ways to:
🌍 Anticipate stress 🌍 Equip yourself with the skills to practice self-care and care for others during challenging times
The goal is to teach participants how to cope with and strengthen their mental health first. From there, they can then effectively be there for others.
Psychological First Aid Training complements school and workplace wellness education programs.
