HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Located directly behind your forehead, the PFC affects your behavior and personality as well as your ability to focus and plan It also gets thinner and less effective with age so working on ways to keep your PFC functioning well is extremely important. Research has found that yoga can have a rejuvenating or protective effect on your brain. A study conducted in 2017 indicated that long-term practitioners of yoga had significantly thicker PFCs compared to people who didn’t practice yoga In short, yoga can help you stay sharp and regulate your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as you get older. When it comes to your mental health and well-being, the practice of yoga helps to:

Promote a Greater Level of Happiness –

Moving your body helps to release "feel-good" chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin in your brain, leading to a happier state of being.

Relieve Anxiety and Depression

–The breathwork practiced in yoga, when properly taught, helps to relieve feelings of anxiousness. Some breathing practices aren’t suitable for people with anxiety so it is very important to let your teacher know if you have anxiety or depression. Also, each yoga pose has an emotional/psychological impact. For example, chest openers and back bends help to relieve depression following a healthier and more wholesome diet. A regular practice of yoga can also help inspire you to lose weight, quit smoking or make some other healthy change

Forward bends, when practiced incorrectly, can bring on deeper depression so it is important to work with a teacher who fully understands the impact of a yoga pose that goes beyond its physical benefit.

Reduce

Stress

– The tightening and relaxing of muscles can reduce tension in your bodyand the peaceful atmosphere, along with calming music, typical to most yoga studios tends to have a soothing effect on one’s emotions.

Improve Sleep –

As mentioned in last month’s article, the guided relaxation, gentle stretching, deepened breathing and meditation practices help to calm your mind and improve the quality of your sleep.

Feel a Sense of Connection –

Attending in-person classes helps to create a sense of connectedness with others which is extremely important for mental health

Moving and breathing at the same time as others can give you a sense of belonging that is frequently lacking for those who experience mental health issues.

Create Healthy Habits

Practicing yoga tends to bring people into a more spirit like mode and inspires them to create better lifestyle choices. This could involve

Given the impact that yoga can have on your state of mental health and well-being, it is important to work with a seasoned teacher who has studied more than just how to do a pose The impact of a pose, as well as the sequencing of poses, is critical. If you attend a class and feel ‘rattled’ or anxious after the session, it is likely that it wasn’t properly sequenced. There is a great deal to be experienced while on the mat that can sometimes create unpleasant awareness. The class should be sequenced in a way that helps you deal with the awareness so that you feel good after the class. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about proper sequencing for your own personal practice or if you wish to join a class.

Local hydro company commits to healthcare systems

GrandBridge Energy pledges $25,000 to Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation and $40,000 to Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation

Recently, GrandBridge Energy Inc. celebrated their total donation of $25,000 with representatives from the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation. Krista Steenburgh-Dunsmore, Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation Board Member, Ian Miles, President and CEO, GrandBridge Energy Inc. and Paul Urbanowicz, past Board Member with the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation. Submitted photo

GrandBridge Energy recently showed its support for local healthcare with generous donations to the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) and the Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

The Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation issued a press release on July 13th stating it was grateful for the generous commitment of $25,000 over 5 years to support the Emergency Department redevelopment, including the purchase of a new CT Scanner.

“We are so grateful to GrandBridge Energy for their commitment to healthcare in our community”, says Lee Ferrao, Chair, BCHS Foundation. “Technology continues to change the face of healthcare leading to improved patient access, improved health outcomes and improved efficiencies. We appreciate and applaud the giving spirit of GrandBridge Energy and hope that this leadership donation encourages others to support healthcare in our community.”

Since the installation of the current CT scanner in 2010, the volume/demand has increased by 200%. The BCHS currently has one CT unit that is nearing the end of life due to increased wear and tear The BCHS Foundation is committed to supporting this critical piece of diagnostic equipment, a $2 million investment.

Modern CT scanners are an incredibly valuable tool that have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of trauma, cancer, stroke, infection and many other conditions State-of-the-art CT systems now provide sharper images, shorter scan times, enhanced ergonomics for patients, technologists and radiologists and improved patient safety.

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GrandBridge Energy is proud to give back to the communities we serve.

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A strong healthcare system outfitted with the necessary equipment is critical for our community, available when our customers, employees and their families need it most”, said Ian Miles, President and CEO, GrandBridge Energy.

The company formed in May 2022 as the result of the merger of the former Brantford Power Inc. and Energy+ Inc. and is now the eighth largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario.

The renovations to the Diagnostic Imaging Department to accommodate the new CT scanner began at the end of February 2023. The renovation has been separated into four phases, the new CT scanner has arrived and the anticipated completion is August 2023

GrandBridge Energy’s announcement this week also included a $40,000 multi year pledge commitment to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

A plaque has been placed in the Emergency Department outside of a stretcher bay to recognize GrandBridge Energy’s support. GrandBridge Energy has been a loyal partner of Cambridge Memorial Hospital for 30 years and is celebrated as a Caring Business supporter and also listed on the hospital’s lobby Donor Wall.

“Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation is grateful for the generous support of GrandBridge Energy, which will help ensure that Cambridge Memorial Hospital has the necessary equipment to diagnose and deliver care to our patients close to home, when they need it most. GrandBridge Energy’s support demonstrates a commitment to healthcare in our community and the desire to make this Region a great place to live, work and play. GrandBridge Energy’s leadership in making community healthcare a priority can also help inspire others to give,” said Lisa Short, Executive Director, Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.