4Rent – Greater Toronto Area – April 8, 2023

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grow local this season

Spring weather and spending more time at home may have you thinking about gardening. Whether it’s a small container garden on your condo balcony, a produce aisle of your very own in your backyard or a tropical paradise around the pool, there is truly a garden for everyone.

But this year, Canadian grower Arnold Devrij wants you to think local when planting your plot. Along with his brother Pete, Arnold is a thirdgeneration grower who operates

more than 50 acres of greenhouses for the family business, DeVry Greenhouses in Chilliwack, BC.

Local doesn’t just mean Canadian though. Regionality is also very important to a plant’s performance.

“Plants perform best when they are grown in a particular climate,” explains Devrij. “For example, a plant lover in Calgary will want to look for sun-loving varieties, whereas a Vancouver gardener will want to look for varieties that do better in the shade.”

Regardless of whether you’re looking to grow your own food or create a tropical oasis in your backyard without having to travel to a warm destination, don’t be afraid to try something new and let your garden grow.

You can find locally grown hanging baskets and planters, as well as a great selection of annuals, herbs and vegetables grown by small producers at your local Independent Grocer’s garden centre. ■

— News Canads

how to support mood and mental wellness with food and nutrition

According to Statistics

Canada, 46 per cent of Canadians say their perceived stress level is somewhat or much worse than before the pandemic.

Food and nutrition can impact multiple processes that influence our mood and behaviour. These also affect our brain processes, including higher-level cognition, such as social decision-making. This means that you may be able to support better mood and mental wellness by being selective with what you choose to eat. Below are four things you can do to help reduce anxiety and better manage your mood.

It’s important to note that unchecked anxiety can seriously affect your day-to-day life. Be sure to take the care and time to give yourself what you need to feel more balanced, and seek professional help if you need to.

balance mood and anxiety with help from magnesium

The mineral magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical functions in the body. Most notably, it plays a role in helping us calm the nervous system and find a night of better sleep. It’s also involved in the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps control sleep and wake cycles.

help from healthy fats

Getting enough healthy fats does so many wonders for the body and mind. Foods like avocados, walnuts, ground flax, organic eggs and wild fish are thought to support mood regulation, blood sugar regulation, sleep and energy levels. These foods may help keep our cognitive and emotional health in check since they can affect our hormonal system.

find calm with help from adaptogenic herbs

Ashwagandha is an exciting adaptogenic herb that is well studied and proven to be beneficial for stress and anxiety and overall enhancement of well-being. It can be used for acute stress, which is great for someone experiencing anxiety, or long-term use for someone experiencing chronic stress.

get enough zinc

The hippocampus, an area of the brain, controls learning and

mood and contains some of the highest zinc concentrations in the body. One study on 100 female high school students found that zinc deficiency may negatively affect mood. The best food sources of zinc include oysters, red meat and poultry. Pumpkin seeds, legumes and other plant-based foods also offer high amounts of zinc.

When shopping for natural medicines and supplements, consider places that specialize in this area, so you can seek expert advice and tips.

Find more wellness tips at naturesemporium.com. ■

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MISSISSAUGA

2247 Hurontario Street

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55/65 Wynford Heights Crescent

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1A & 1B Richview Road

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tips stay motivated and active this season

Living an active lifestyle is important for staying healthy all year round. The trick is to find something you enjoy doing. That could be walking around your neighbourhood, following along a YouTube yoga or workout video, or going out for a bike ride – just get moving.

Activity is important for our mental and physical health, but it can be difficult to find a consistent workout style that’s right for you. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated and active this season:

set up your space

Working out at home can be challenging, especially if you don’t have the space or equipment. But creat-

ing an area can be as easy as moving a coffee table out of the way and investing in simple products like skipping ropes, yoga blocks and mats, walking sticks and ankle weights. You can find a great selection of products for your home gym from Decathlon, a Canadian brand found on the pcexpress.ca marketplace site.

create a support system

Consider staying active with someone in your bubble, whether that be a friend, family member, neighbour or a personal trainer who can help motivate you to meet your goals. With a little creativity, finding ways to stay active this season doesn’t have to be daunting.

find your groove

Many people find it helpful to start the day with some type of movement. This can be a great way to maintain a routine no matter what time of day you choose to get active. Walking your dog on lunch break, a virtual class, jumping jacks, skipping, resistance training or athome weightlifting can all be great ways to find an active groove.

dress for success

Workout gear not only looks good, but it’s comfortable, which is important during your workout. Take advantage of the athleisure wear trend and throw gym clothes on at every given opportunity. ■

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BY CHUCK RESNICK

Moving an elderly loved one can be tough. No one wants to upset that person and everyone wants the move to go as smoothly as possible. This can seem like mission impossible.

The children and families of the Baby Boomer generation – people born between 1946 and 1960 – are already helping their loved ones move into downsized or elderly assistance accommodations and often are not emotionally prepared for the task at hand.

Senior loved ones can be very set in their ways and often are not well equipped to express their emotional frustrations in a constructive way as moving day draws closer.

It all can seem like a daunting task.

Over the years, we have packed and moved many seniors and the important thing is to stay organized, be patient, calm and respectful throughout the entire moving process.

If you are moving a senior loved one into a retirement facility or a condo, you should first contact the management to find out what they are allowed to bring in, appropriate moving hours and if they have any tips specific to their facility to help smooth the moving process.

Remember the following:

organize, begin packing weeks in advance

If your loved one is moving from a large home to a one-bedroom condo, there will be more furniture than needed. Get a floor plan of the new space and help your senior plan the space with their favourite furnishings, then help them decide what to do with the left overs. If the item is a family heirloom and cannot be accommodated in the new space, suggest giving it to a close family member like a favourite grandchild.

sort before you pack

Seniors tend to collect things they don’t need or use. Be sensitive when suggesting to get rid of possessions. Ask if they use the item and if they would mind if you donated it to raise money for the Salvation Army, for example. Start packing early to avoid feeling overwhelmed as moving day draws closer.

pack, clean as you go

When helping sort and pack your senior’s belongings keep in mind that their eyesight and reduced mobility prevents them from doing regular chores and can result in poor housekeeping habits. Instead of commenting, offer to clean as you pack and try not to be judgmental.

you will need more time than you think

Allow enough time so your loved one doesn’t feel rushed. Sorting through years of stuff is difficult and sometimes emotionally painful. Allow your loved one time to say goodbye. If they take longer to clean out the desk drawer because they found a stack of pictures, let them take the time to walk down memory lane. This is a very important part of the process. Be patient and listen to their life stories, there will come a time you will be glad you did.

wrap small items in coloured paper

This prevents items like knickknacks from becoming lost or mistakenly thrown out.

label boxes on top and sides

Make sure to mark the top and sides of boxes as they’re packed and write in large letters to make it easier

for your loved one to read. Make sure to label boxes containing breakable or sentimental items as ‘fragile’.

pack all electronics in the original boxes

Otherwise, use low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.

use packing paper

When wrapping fine china and precious items, do not use newsprint because the ink can bleed.

seal with packing tape

This makes it easier to stack and protect your senior’s belongings.

use boxes designed for items you are packing

Invest in dish packs for dishes and wardrobe boxes for clothing. Wardrobe boxes make it easy for seniors to access their clothing on hangers.

check unwanted clothing before donating

It’s a good idea to sort unwanted clothing for donation prior to moving. Before donating any gently worn unwanted clothing, check pockets for valuables. Seniors often hide small valuable items like jewelry or cash in the pockets of suit jackets or shoes and forget where they hid it.

make your loved one’s new space feel familiar

Take pictures and colour samples of the inside of their current home. Try to decorate the new space and place objects in a similar way, so that their new space will feel like the old one. Be as detailed as you can, from arranging the bedroom furniture to placing family pictures on the bureau. This will help make the new surroundings feel like home. ■

Chuck Resnick is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men and A Truck – Canada®

583-689 BARBER AVE, LISTOWEL

Living the country life just 30 minutes from Kitchener! This quality condominium rental complex is located in the thriving & growing town of Listowel. Affordable, clean & undergoing extensive ongoing renovations & updates, this property is ideal for mature or retired individuals, as well as professionals who commute to Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, Stratford or the London area. Backing directly onto nature trails & green space, you are within a short walk to local schools & churches. All major shopping, banking & retailers are located directly in Listowel including Walmart, Canadian Tire, Zehr’s, Shopper’s Drug Mart & several Tim Horton’s! There is also a beautiful downtown core along with a local hospital. This development boasts spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suite designs with laundry facilities on each floor. With continuing upgrades & renovations, this charming location will continue to be an attractive and affordable place to call home. Our friendly staff is on-site 24/7. Located on the scenic Perth Country Trails system, you can enjoy everything nature has to offer, small town charm & friendliness and still be close to the city! Inquire today!

Water & heat are included; hydro (electricity) is extra.

2575 Danforth Avenue Toronto MAIN

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• Adjacent to Main Station – TTC Subway and GO Train Stop

• On-site city community centre and daycare

• Transitioning to 100% smoke-free living

• Laundry facilities

• 24/7 on-site staff and security

• Fully renovated Jr. 1, 1, 1+den, 2, 2+den and 3 bedroom suites

• Open-concept kitchen

• Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and over-the range microwave

• Designer cabinetry, stone countertops, recessed lighting in kitchen

• Custom roller blinds

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