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It is a common belief that anxiety is a mental health condition. While anxiety certainly does have plenty of mental health implications, current research| Grainews
It is a common belief that anxiety is a mental health condition. While anxiety certainly does have plenty of mental health implications, current research| Grainews
Without a healthy amount of movement, friction and influence during the healing process, scar tissue may later disrupt how the body moves around it, so maintenance is needed as soon as an incision or wound heals over, Kathlyn Hossack writes.| Grainews
Thirty years ago this week I published my first column with Grainews. It has been an honour to hear stories from readers on the steps they have taken to better their lives.| Grainews
"So, you want to protect your farm in case of a divorce, understandably so! Can you do that with a prenup? Yes! If it’s valid and enforceable, and you| Grainews
Recently a friend was teary as she told me about a sudden change in her mom’s health. When I asked if she had power of attorney for her mother, her answer| Grainews
I believe folks are happy in their roles on the farm when it is clear what is expected of them, and they have the proper tools to get the job done. It is| Grainews
dee Hobsbawn-Smith recounts an early-September rush to get frost-sensitive Prairie produce out of the garden, into the kitchen and processed for storage. The post Great recipes rely on timely fall resource management appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGrainews
My oven finally surrendered after 15 years of hard use. It was traumatic for me — losing a trusted tool is a shock for any serious cook. After much debate| Grainews
This year, May arrived suddenly, without fanfare, but with enough warmth for bare arms. Like many Prairie gardeners relieved to finally — and abruptly —| Grainews
The word “mindfulness” has been floating around a lot in recent years, but I still come across many individuals who have yet to be introduced to the| Grainews
Sour cherry shrubs, with proper care, can thrive in the challenging climate of Canada’s Prairies and produce fruit for delicacies such as strudel, as shown in the recipe here. The post Cherries, part 2: Strudel appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsFarm Life & Production Tips - Grainews
Farmers can reduce their accounting bills by coming prepared, streamlining records and choosing the right accountant, farm family coach Alyssa Brown writes.| Grainews
This issue’s recipe: honey lemon chicken. Chicken Day means getting whole processed birds from a local farmer, getting them home in coolers, cutting each up for bagging and freezing, then stripping the carcasses for stock and pet food.| Grainews
Most of us experience a bit of extra fluid retention occasionally, as “puffiness” in our lower bodies, when weather changes. Gravity naturally keeps lymph fluid down, but gentle movement can help keep it flowing properly.| Grainews
December can be an emotionally strained month with high expectations for seasonal celebrations and gifts. Last year, due to a myriad of circumstances and| Grainews
Every summer, whenever Mom and I go to one of the small-town farmers’ markets in our neighbourhood, she pulls out a pot when we get back to her house and| Grainews
We live a long way from peach country, the wine-and-fruit-specialist Okanagan and Similkameen valleys in B.C.’s deep south. Those two B.C. valleys are| Grainews
Seeing this year’s fresh Okanagan cherries being unpacked at the local farmers’ market, in the wake of a disastrous 2024 growing season in that region of British Columbia, was a magical moment.| Grainews
Men and women who are farm founders must eventually let go of being the ultimate decision makers as they mentor the next generation to be the main farm| Grainews
One of the most common complaints that brings people to see me is tension somewhere — sometimes everywhere — in the body. All tension, regardless of the| Grainews
The trust-building work done during calm days can help a farm team create a strong and united front, ensuring that when the inevitable challenges arise, we are ready to face them together.| Grainews
In January, I had the delight of watching a group of 20 farm employees and managers racing against the clock to change race car tires in Bob Parker’s Pit| Grainews
All pain links back to our nerves, but our nerves themselves can also become irritated due to inflammation, immune system activation, physical or emotional trauma and/or fatigue.| Grainews
While it can get lost in the day-to-day, communication between farm family members can come with high stakes. Errors in family relations could be just as costly as running a sprayer boom into a power pole.| Grainews
Stock is the foundation of many restorative dishes. In folk medicine that recognizes the healing value of food, this is old news.| Grainews
When people want some influence and agency to try something new, and are faced with “This is the way the grandparents always did it,” enthusiasm and creativity can be dampened.| Grainews
Think of your nervous system as a complex biological electrical circuit — one that benefits from being grounded.| Grainews
The act of eating occurs repeatedly on life’s continuum, and marshalling your ingredients to do double duty is just good sense.| Grainews
Posture, breathing patterns and body maintenance all affect your risk of shoulder pain, one of the most common complaints we see in the clinic.| Grainews
Tension is a precursor to conditions such as anxiety, pain, sleep issues and many other health complaints — and is an important early symptom to acknowledge and for which to seek support.| Grainews
When a person goes through a major change in life, they experience a downward trend of negative emotions — often expressed as anger or sadness — before they can fully accept that change.| Grainews
Most headaches are brief and resolve on their own with rest, a change of environment, good nutrition, and proper hydration.| Grainews
My hands knead and stretch and shape, fold and pleat. They evaluate texture and assess degree of doneness. In the kitchen, my hands are my first tools.| Grainews
My mom tells me my counters are too cluttered. “Why don’t you put some of that stuff away?” she asks me repeatedly. Much of the counter space in my old| Grainews
Seven years ago, here’s what I said about getting transition conversations started: Show up as adults to attack the issues, do not attack the person who| Grainews
Elaine writes: In so many of the families we coach, we see communication breakdowns leading to escalation of conflicts. In some cases, using strategies| Grainews
It was too hot in September 2024 in Grass Valley to be wearing my red crocheted holiday elf toque with the white pompom, but gift-giving was on my mind.| Grainews
The green of spring and summer in this country goes by far too quickly. Our eldest granddaughter turned six two months ago, which means I have just 12| Grainews
February is Heart Month and a good time to work on the state of your union: marriage, spousal relationships and couple care. John Gottman is a highly| Grainews
Elaine writes: It’s a new year and time for a fresh start in getting your important farm details in order. Alyssa Brown, CPA, from Olds, Alta., is part of Ensuring the farm is financially organized could be a key to a successful and sustainable operation.| Grainews
Joint pain and pain related to arthritis are common occurrences heading into our colder months here in Canada. With extreme and frequent changes in| Grainews
Patricia Morgan is a dynamic force for change and my good friend. She’s authored a new award-winning book, Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate| Grainews
Twenty years ago, at coaching school, I embraced a Beanie Baby bull as the metaphor for the “bull in the middle of the farm kitchen” which no one wants to| Grainews
Recently in one of our amazing membership coaching calls a farmer sighed loudly about his transition frustration and said, “It is what it is.” This| Grainews
A common complaint that comes along with the farm lifestyle and career is back pain. Non-specific low back pain — meaning the pain has begun with no clear| Grainews
One of the key fears of aging farm founders is the conflict they anticipate when the farming heir has access to millions of dollars of land, and the| Grainews
I hope you are reading this on your phone while waiting in the field, which would mean #plant2024 conditions are perfect to go. The type of “common| Grainews
Have you been told you have fallen arches or flat feet? A common misconception is that our foot posture is unchangeable or uncontrollable. Just like any| Grainews
If you’re gearing up for spring planting or tending to livestock, you know there are many daily tasks to complete, and your mind may be saying “The work| Grainews
Imagine this is the day you’re hopping out of bed with a new spring in your step as you anticipate the life-changing transaction taking place this| Grainews
