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The second component involves a customized eating plan that balances blood sugar and avoids the top 5 dietary sleep disruptors within 10 hours of lights-out. Individual food intolerances are also tested. The third component is a targeted vitamin program that helps to calm the mind and cue the brain into a new sleep/wake cycle. Additional herbal support is added for women who are affected by menopausal night sweats, and amino acid therapies are incorporated when high grade stress or depression is involved. Now if we could only do something about the snoring spouse… Q: I have problems sleep-ing. I don't want to take sleeping medication, what are my options? Your choice...Your health... Your life... Th e IF P * H al to n H ill s * H EA LT H C AR E - T hu rs da y , S EP 1 8, 2 01 4 2 HEALTHY LIVING What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is a condition that is caused by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues of the body. There are two types of lymphedema. Primary lymphedema is the result of a congenital abnormality of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymph- edema is more com- mon and occurs when the lymphatic vessels are damaged. Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive condition. It can cause pain, decreased mobil- ity and decreased inde- pendence. Who is at risk? • people who have had breast or pros- tate surgeries that involve the removal of lymph nodes. • people who have had radiation treat- ments to the breast, groin or armpit area. • people who have wound complica- tions. • people who are immobile for a pro- longed period of time. What is the treatment? Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is a treatment that consists of four separate elements in combination and is the gold standard for treating people with lymph- edema. A specially trained Registered Physio- therapist can perform these treatments and it is covered under most extended health- care plans. 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It is a low-impact, slow moving exercise taking you through a comfortable range of movement but never using force or strength to perform. Almost anyone can learn Tai Chi. The slow, gentle movements and the degree of exertion can be easily adjusted, making it suitable for people of all levels of ability. Health benefits of Tai Chi include: stress reduction, increased flexibility, improved balance and coordination, reduced high blood pressure to name a few. Research is building a case for Tai Chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age, ac- cording to Peter M. Wayne, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. 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Call or text for more information at 416-239-9318. ****** --Submitted by Janette Strong, an inde- pendent practice nurse with over 25 years experience in the health and wellness field, specializing in drug-free pain management, Tai Chi and colon hydrotherapy.