2021 is on the horizon and not a moment too soon. Do you find that old memories and heartaches are triggered in the grief of this pandemic or any other traumatic life event? Unaddressed emotional pain affects us far more than we think and can bring out the worst in us; extreme anger, depression, isolation or even addiction. But there is great hope for the future. Spiritual growth includes facing our grief, our fears and processing them once and for all. The transformational process is very fulfilling. It includes forgiveness of self and others, identifying unmet hopes, dreams and expectations and finding a new way to live joyfully. There is a New You waiting to find peace and prosperity in the New Year.
Community News
Mindful vs Mindless Eating
Are you most often a mindful or a mindless eater? Mindless eating often involves eating whatever is easiest, quickest or readily available. It’s often done while multi-tasking (watching TV, driving, working) and can be based on external cues such as satisfying urges and cravings, or for comfort, rather than actual hunger. Mindful eaters, however, make conscious food choices, savor indulgences, are tuned into and honour their hunger and fullness cues, and eat for both nourishment and pleasure. Mindful eaters tend to enjoy better health, experience more satisfaction and control around food, and are able to maintain a healthy weight.
Welcome 2021
What a relief to have 2020 behind us. Although we still need to adhere to health restrictions for a while longer, 2021 should bring brighter days. We look forward to seeing people in the coffee shops again enjoying the social connection and reading our newsletters. Until that time, you can connect on line with health and wellness resources in our WellnessHUB. We have missed the excitement of our Expos, promoting our vendors, booking interesting seminars and seeing all the attendees. While we are sad that the Women’s Expo will not be happening this year, we are hopeful that the Health Expo is a go for September.
Enjoy the Outdoors!
If there is one thing that we learned from 2020, it is the importance of our health. Make 2021 the year for living a healthy lifestyle. We may still need to wear masks and practice social distancing, but outside our door is the beautiful nature of our Vancouver Island. Whether it is just a walk around the block, or a hike up Mount Benson, the fresh air and exercise boosts our wellbeing. So lace up your shoes and wear VoxxLife socks with HPT for enhanced balance and stability. Additional benefits include; enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain and improved mobility.
Quit Smoking in 2021
Do you know that in Canada, 100 people die every day from smoking related illness? Smoking is responsible for more deaths than obesity, physical inactivity or high blood pressure. Our unique 3 step Stop Smoking laser treatment package can help you quit smoking FOR GOOD! The cold laser balances the energy flow between acupuncture points to detox your body and helps alleviate all nicotine addiction and cravings. This non-invasive treatment will have you completely detoxed in 72 hours! Within one week with 2-3 Sessions you can be SMOKE FREE! If you have finally had enough, give us a call!
Cognative Retraining and Rehabilitation
The brain continually changes its structure to meet the demands placed upon it. Cognitive rehabilitation is used to recover lost cognitive skills caused by brain damage. A recreation therapist uses a variety of approaches to promote cognitive abilities. Restoration or Development focuses on recovery of lost skills, the development of skills, or the refinement and maintenance of skills. Compensation focuses on adaptations and modification to compensate for cognitive dysfunction. Changes in the brain can occur over an extended period of time. The potential for further recovery is still there. Contact us to learn more about cognitive retraining and rehabilitation.
Community Profile: Bastion Physiotherapy
Bastion Physiotherapy offer expert service in the field of rehabilitation. For more than 17 years, D’Arcy Boulton, Registered Physiotherapist B.Sc (PT) and his team, have been providing a warm, welcoming and professional environment. They use the latest therapy techniques to help patients overcome physical obstacles, regain mobility and prevent repeat injuries. Their client centered approach will have you back doing the activities that you love best in the shortest time possible. The clinic offers free Pole Walking seminars that highlighting proper use of poles. The proven benefits of Urban Poling include better balance and stability, increased mobility and healthy weight management.
Prevent Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Pneumococcal Pneumonia, caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, is the most common bacterial type of pneumonia. It can be life-threatening and may require admission to hospital. Bacteria can be present in your nose and throat without symptoms however, you can still infect others. Like the flu, it can be passed on from person to person through talking, coughing and sneezing. Risk factors for Pneumococcal pneumoniae are *Increased age, *Medical conditions such as chronic lung, heart or liver disease, Diabetes, and cancer, *Lifestyle factors including smoking, alcoholism and living in long-term care facilities. If you are 50+, talk to your pharmacist about the Prevnar 13 vaccine.
Take Care of Yourself
It is January, often a difficult winter month, and we all may be feeling a bit sluggish. Along with eating a clean and balanced diet, getting daily exercise and doing things that make you happy, there are a few safe and healthful supplements you can add into your fitness and energy regimen. * Green tea extract to rev up your metabolism and energy *L-Carnitine for energy production and utilization of fat consumption *Chromium picolinate for help with blood sugar issues and appetite regulation *Green coffee bean extract to help lower blood sugar, burn and utilize fat and carbohydrates. Happy, healthy, and energetic New Year to you!
Hearing Loss and the Risk of Falling
Hearing loss may be a risk factor for a huge public health problem: Falls. A study led by Frank Lin, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that people with a 25-decibel hearing loss, classified as mild, were nearly three times more likely to have a history of falling. Every additional 10-decibels of hearing loss increased the chances of falling by 1.4 fold. If you or a family member are concerned about hearing loss, visit NexGenHearing.com to take a free online hearing test.
Gambling to Relieve Stress?
Covid-19’s second wave crashed hard onto our shores. Although public health orders restricted our holiday festivities, our credit card bills may be starting to pile up. During these times, online gambling can become attractive to people seeking to relieve stress or to alleviate financial burdens. This could potentially place us in a position to gamble beyond our means, especially when left to our own devices and seeking comfort. If you or someone you love is struggling with a gambling issue, please call 1-888-795-6111. Or go to https://bit.ly/3nxYiFV to directly send a message. A Gambling Outreach Support worker will contact you within 24 hours.
