Doctors are telling their patients that if you don’t normally get a flu shot, get one this year. The flu often takes an enormous toll on the health-care system. Hospitals and health-care facilities could become overwhelmed if they need to treat both flu and COVID-19 patients. People with higher risk of flu related complications include *People over 65 and children under 5 *Pregnant women and those planning to become pregnant *Residents of long-time care facilities *People with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Please call the Medicine Shoppe to be put on the list to be contacted when the flu shot is available.
Community News
Boost your Immune System
We all know about the importance of flu shots, social distancing and hand washing, but what about boosting our own immune system? Here are some tips to keep your body healthy: *Make sure to get enough sleep – at least 7 hrs *Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals *Get regular exercise. *Add a boost of Vitamin C to your day with oranges, peppers and strawberries. Comfort Keepers can help keep you active and make healthy meals for you in your home. Call today to book a consultation.
Should I See My Dentist Now?
Dental offices are now open to provide most dental treatments but that can change at any time given the situation with Covid. Our offices have seen an increase in the number of people calling with infections and pain. Many of them had treatment planned that had been postponed because of Covid. Now most of these situations involve degrading dental conditions that will not improve without treatment. If you have outstanding dental conditions, it would be well advised to have them looked after as soon as possible by calling your dental office.
Community Profile – Amplifon
Amplifon is a global leader in hearing healthcare, helping over 5 million people worldwide. Yet, there’s still a taboo in society surrounding hearing loss. The longer a person delays getting help, the more challenging it is to assist with speech “discrimination” or understanding sounds. Several studies have shown that people with untreated hearing loss experience an overload of the brain’s cognitive functions — which may lead to an earlier onset of dementia. Be proactive and schedule a complimentary hearing test with your Amplifon team in Nanaimo and complete the journey to better hearing.
Meet the Practitioner: Parmelia Parham
Do you struggle with your health or are you overwhelmed by your emotions? Permelia can help you with these challenges. She uses The Body Code protocol – an emotional healing technique that identifies and releases unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions which cause imbalances and misalignments in the body. The 45 to 60 minute session finds the emotions that are trapped and need to be released from your subconscious. Releasing these emotions provides better health, increased joy & happiness and greater success in all areas of your life. Call 250.240-2656 for an appointment.
PROJECT RESTART – SOS Grateful Hearts
Parksville Qualicum Beach Region has a higher percentage of low-income families than any other BC region. Compared to the rest of BC, we have higher levels of vulnerability for preschool children and higher levels of children and youth in care. The pandemic has brought greater levels of isolation, anxiety and family hardship. Being socially connected provides a sense of belonging, facilitates access to services and resources, and the opportunity for positive relationships with peers, trusted adults, families and communities. It is important that SOS restarts and rebuilds, in a safe manner, programs that children, youth and families have come to rely on. To learn more visit www.sosd69.com or call 250-248-2093.
Healthy Aging
Having taught a course on aging, I’ve come to realize that in North America, aging is something we fear rather than embrace. In places like Japan, where Super Centurions thrive, the people have a one word philosophy called IKIGAI; Your Passion, Mission, Vocation and Profession. IKIGAI Is thought to be the reason for their longer, healthier life! Aging is a gift that comes with a responsibility to those you love; you have to do your best to look after your health. Are you living your Ikigai? Are you taking responsibility for your own health as you age? Attend my free webinars to find out more.
Product Review: Colflex® by Innotech™
ColFlex® Super Oregano Oil Spray is a great-tasting 4-in-1 oral spray containing essential oils of oregano, thyme, and spearmint oil in an extra virgin olive oil base, sweetened with stevia and fortified with vitamin D3. Spray orally to help relieve coughs, sore throat, travelling challenges, that “under the weather feeling” and for general oral hygiene and fresher breath. Lab tests show that ColFlex inhibited the growth of bacteria such as S. aureus and S. pneumonia after 27 minutes and inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. typhi after 9 minutes.
Regenerate Your Knees
When your knees chronically hurt you are told they are a sign of aging and degeneration, which is very true … but did you know there is a method of treatment to regenerate your knees? Prolozone therapy results in about 75% of chronic pain sufferers to become permanently pain free. Chronic pain occurs in areas of the body that are especially vulnerable to the effects of decreased oxygen utilization and aging. Prolozone therapy with procaine, natural anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins & minerals and ozone gives the tissues what they need to heal. And as they heal, the circulation to the knees is re-established.
Tricky Treats
Our natural evolutionary response when we get stressed, or as seasons change is to ensure we have adequate energy for the next challenge. During this time, we often crave sugary treats, from pumpkin spiced lattes, to our kids hallowe’en stash. However, because sweets helps to provide us raw energy, and is a natural pain response to stress; it’s very easy to get hooked on it! As kids young and old alike are excited for treats this month, it may help to be aware of this craving, to check-in with our stress levels before we consume those tricky treats.
Try a Spacer with Your Asthma Inhaler
You probably don’t have to look very far in your circle to find someone with a breathing difficulty that has to use metered dose inhalers (like Ventolin or Flovent) If you are one of those people, you can get improved effect from your inhalers using a simple spacer device on the inhaler. The technique for using a spacer device is a little different, but when used properly it can increase the amount of medication that gets to the lungs by up to 70% and help to decrease side effects.
