Caregivers within the Wild | The Nature of Vitamin

Are you a caregiver? Or know a caregiver that conjures up many? You’re not going to need to miss this 8-part episode by Caregivers within the Wild produced with the participation of the TELUS Fund and the Coup Firm.  

On this episode of Nature of Vitamin, CEO Andrea Holwegner joins Dr. Mike Lang and mother and caregiver, Jehan in her first ever canoeing and tenting expertise exploring diet and psychological well being, and diet nudging relations towards more healthy habits. 

Get the within scoop on Jehan’s uplifting and inspirational story and journey on this first video right here: 

Nearly 20 years in the past, Jehan immigrated to Canada from Egypt, after dropping her little one to a uncommon inherited situation referred to as PKU (Phenylketonuria). The principle therapy for PKU is totally avoiding high-protein meals.  

Immediately Jehan has two wholesome youngsters with PKU however is struggling to encourage them to take management of their very own diets. CEO and Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner guides Jehan via key tricks to empower her kids to make meals decisions that assist their well being via diet nudging.  

Watch beneath as CEO and Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner explores the subject of diet nudging vs nagging and supplies suggestions particularly for these with teenagers. 

One of many causes change is tough is as a result of we’re wired to hunt pleasure and repel ache. This idea, often called the pleasure precept, makes it arduous to alter a behavior. 

Study extra in regards to the pleasure precept and breaking previous it within the fast video beneath: 

Many individuals are conscious of the impression diet has on their bodily well being… however what in regards to the impact it has on our psychological well being? CEO, Andrea Holwegner touches on this on the video beneath: 

Caregivers are untold tremendous heroes! 

Caregivers help in assembly the every day wants of one other individual from feeding and past. In Canada there are presently over 8 million energetic Caregivers, most of whom are unrecognized and unpaid. Caregivers juggle many duties for his or her family members, usually leaving little to no time for the rest.  

Frequently, a giant a part of being caregiver, means serving to with weight-reduction plan restrictions and feeding. As Dr.Mike Lang mentions, “There are various caregivers which have diets as a part of their caregiving routines.”

This collection follows seven household caregivers as they discover each their caregiving experiences and the attractive wilderness of Western Canada. A singular out of doors journey is particularly designed for every caregiver by well being researcher and journey information, Dr. Mike Lang, utilizing his information of therapeutic recreation, deep understanding of household caregiving, and intensive expertise facilitating journey journeys over the previous 15 years. Different consultants additionally be a part of within the journey, providing suggestions and tailor-made caregiving recommendation in conversations in the course of the day or across the campfire at evening. Via the refreshing fantastic thing about nature, significant conversations, and adventurous moments every caregiver feels rejuvenated and returns residence with a deeper understanding of their very own caregiving experiences. Thankfully, via the digital camera lens, caregivers throughout the nation can even get to study from these significant moments within the wilderness. That is Caregivers within the Wild.