Chilliwack Moves - A Run for Prevention

23/04/2018

DETOX// ok guys, this picture is super cheesy (guilty) but there is some meaning behind it and detox! One of the single best ways to detox is through movement... yes... MOVEMENT. If your not moving and increasing circulation to those 4 detox organs we spoke about previously, your not detoxing. The single best way to increase circulation is through getting those muscles moving.
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Heres the nerdy physiology behind it: the faster and harder your heart contracts (because your moving), the more blood flow your tissues will receive from your arteries. Not only that but muscles are the primary movers of venous return. What is this you ask? Once the oxygenate blood has done its job it enters the venous system. But in this system the heart is not really involved. The only way to get that blood back is through your muscles compressing your veins and the blood in them upward, back towards the heart. The more you move better this system system works! Allowing delivery of Nutrients and removal of toxins to happen more effectively.
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Another added bonus to movement is it makes you sweat more, and as we have leaned your skin is one of your main detox organs! It has many of the same enzymes used by your liver to detox. That’s why if your liver isn’t working right you may find you will have more skin issues because the skin is making up for the livers inefficiency 🤓
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Ok, that’s enough for one day! Hope you all get a chance to get out in this sunshine and MOVE!
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16/04/2018

Winner Winner// thank you guys for being so patient 🙏🏻 we have been meaning to post the winners of the 5 Chilliwack Moves Trucker hats..... and the winners are!!...... Amber Pynn, Billy Pynn, Allison Popowich, Lily Firth and Kate Firth 🤘🏻
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We can’t wait to see you rocking your hats on race day!!
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Coming up next is another detox tip! Info will be up and ready to read this wednesday 🌿
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10/04/2018

STINGING NETTLE // As a follow up to our post last week about detoxing and the importance of eating your veggies at every meal, we wanted to share some information about other forms of detox for those who want to jump start the process. ------------------------------------------------
Stinging nettle is a gentle detox herb and it is abundant right now! Just go for a stroll in the woods and you will find some, we did! It's easy to harvest, just make sure to wear gloves and be mindful of your impact on the plants and other living organisms nearby!
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You can fry it up or use it just as you would spinach or other leafy greens (just make sure to cook it to deactivate the sting!!). You can also dry it and drink it as a tea - it creates a gorgeous deep green nutritious tea! -----------------------------------------------
Some of the health benefits include: helps with detoxification of the urinary tract, helps with seasonal allergies, can help treat arthritis and eczema when applied topically, contains vitamins C + K, B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, and iron. IMPRESSIVE! -----------------------------------------------
Medical herbalist Katolen Yardley explains that while “many herbs play a valued role in seasonal cleansing and decreasing signs and symptoms of internal toxicity, nettle is an ideal choice for treating allergic eczema and allergies, like sneezing and a runny nose". -----------------------------------------------
Stay tuned for more simple, yet gentle detox tips. We're going to go enjoy some nettle tea now! ☕️ -----------------------------------------------

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07/04/2018

DETOX// this is such a catchy word these days and healthy based companies are not afraid to capitalize on this. Dont get me wrong, there is a time and place for detoxing with the assistance of a product, but in most cases it’s not the place to start! With out the appropriate guidance while doing these kits, consumers often experience a lot of adverse reactions. For those who are looking for safe and gentle tips to start this process on your own.... stay tuned this month!
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Tip # 1:: it’s all about the food you eat!!! This isn’t just a temporary 2 week period of time, but a lifestyle change. If you really want to maximize your bodies detox systems [the liver, kidneys, intestines and skin] make a point to eat fresh veggies at every meal... yes every meal!! Once you have mastered this, start eliminating things that come pre made in packages while focusing on whole foods. And if you want to take it even farther, start paying attention to foods that cause symptoms like upset stomach, tiredness, headaches or joint pain (yes food can be one of the root cause of these).
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In the naturopathic medical world practicing an approach like this is what we would call foundational medicine. It is the most basic but most powerful piece of advice that can be offered. By fuelling with food in this way you will be providing each and every cell in those detox organs with the support they need to get the job done while also giving them a break from all the junk that can build up and make our cells work more slowly! Aaaannnnddd, this is FREE. No gimmicks required here!
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For a nutrient packed whole food source of veggies on the go check out in old Abby! The habit ladies and their juices are the best 👌🏻
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01/04/2018

EASTER// Happy happy Easter to our Chilliwack Moves community! Hopefully everyone gets a chance mingle and enjoy all the lovely company that goes along with this long weekend ☺️
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On another exciting note, registration opened this morning! Just so everyone knows we have come across a glitch with t-shirt selection so if you have tried to register and this has come up just shoot us a message and we will get your shirt size down that way way! it will be sorted by the end of the day for sure 🤘🏻thanks for your patients and support everyone 🙏🏻 we are riding this prevention journey together!
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20/03/2018

SPRING// Yes it’s true.... today is the first day of spring and we couldn’t be more excited! As much as we enjoyed our time doing more restorative practices through out the winter, we are eager to embark on the journey of cleansing, renewal and reinvention that goes hand in hand with spring time 🌼.
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Stay tuned through out April as we share our take on spring time habits and what they can do for your preventative healthy journey 🤘🏻
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REGISTRATION: opening day is April 1st 2018! If you are one of the first 5 to register you will receive a FREE ChilliwackMoves hat!
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For those of you who were at the run last year, you know these were a hot item..... but we had none for sale 🤦‍♀️. After receiving some awesome feed back we decided to make these available for sale on line as well as at the run. Net proceeds will be go right to the .
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01/02/2018

WE WERE MEANT TO MOVE// have you ever wondered why you feel so darn good after hitting the trails? Trust me, this is no mistake. The feeling of happiness and general ease after running was all part of mother natures big plan when she was designing the human body! She knew what was up! ——————————————-
When we run neurotransmitters (that’s just a fancy word for chemical messenger) called endorphins are released. These powerhouse chemicals bind to opioid receptors in the brain, leaving us with the sense of joy and optimism. But why??? ——————————————-
As humans a huge part of our genetic make up is structured around the reward system. If I do this, then I’ll get that! Our bodies innately know that if we can be left with a happy sensation after putting ourselves through something that is at times challenging (like exercise) that we are more likely to do it again. This is no doubt a built in protective mechanism to ensure we continue to nurture our body over time in order to keep it healthy so it can prevent and ward off disease and infections through movement! Pretty neat eh!!! ——————————————-

13/01/2018

VIBES// the last week has been so amazing over here. We got some awesome suggestions based off of our last post re: things we can improve for this years race! Today our initiative is to send vibes out to our intagram community and see if YOU know of any local businesses that might want to get involved in Chilliwack Moves!
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Currently we are looking for:
- A photographer sponsor———————————-
- A corporate sponsor —————————————
- T- shirt sponsors (would include a logo on our race shirts... only 4 spots available) ——————————
- Health products and certificates to be raffled off.
-Volunteers ——————————————————
- Marketing support ———————————————-————————————————————————-
We really appreciate all your involvement and genuine interest in this event and it’s success! Stay tuned for more exciting news and prevention tips coming your way soon! ———————————————————————-
Your race directors,

Karisa and Ciera ————————————————————————-

04/10/2017

04/10/2017

The 1st Annual Chilliwack Moves - A Run for Prevention this past Sunday October 1, 2017!

04/10/2017