A new vision is growing in the field of career counselling. Chaotic changes in the economy point to a future where career goals must include mental health issues as well as finding suitable work. Research indicates that career counsellors, teachers, and life coaches can make a powerful difference when it comes to helping individuals navigate the rising tide of mental health issues in all walks of life. Career practitioners equipped with strategies and interventions can generate healthy positive outcomes for individuals experiencing stressful challenges at all stages of career development. “Fanning the Inner Flame” Dragon 9 Training
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Natural Foot and Back Pain Relief
Did you know that lack of stability and balance account for a large portion of foot and back pain issues? Today, wellness consumers want products to enhance their quality of life and are asking for natural, safe solutions for more energy, pain relief and enhanced mobility. VoxxLife socks and insoles with HPT optimize the user’s stability and balance at the nervous system level and provide relief from aches and pains with drug free proven technology. Voxx Human Performance Technology (HPT) is based on 45 Years of research in Neuromuscular Science, Chiropractic Neurology and Reflexology.
The Pelvic Floor & Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine. This might be a result of weak pelvic floor muscles, which play an important role in supporting pelvic organs and controlling continence. There are three types of urinary incontinence: 1. Stress incontinence is when there is exerted pressure on the bladder causing leakage. This can be caused by coughing, laughing, sneezing, or exercising. 2. Urge is the sudden, intense urge to urinate frequently. 3. Mixed incontinence is a combination of both. There are non-invasive treatments available for urinary incontinence, such as High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic® technology, that lift the pelvic floor.
Get Your Mouth Checked!
An oral health exam is critical to the maintenance of your overall wellbeing. You should have your mouth checked at least once a year for prevention and treatment of any ailments. Even if you don’t have any live teeth, it’s important to make sure there are no signs of infections or early signs of cancer, growths, or cysts, and that your dentures are fitting you well. Leaving problems untreated usually leads to pain, periodontal disease, or tooth loss, and could make treatment more difficult, so it’s best to deal with problems early, or, if possible, prevent them.
Healthy Senior Living
3 Tips to Help a Loved One with Memory Loss Adjust to a New Community. Moving into a new living environment involves major change for your loved one. They may be surrounded by a whole lot of unfamiliarity during this time. In order to ensure a more gentle transition, here are a few helpful tips for creating a successful move. 1. Before move-In, attend events at the new community with your loved one 2. Make sure someone familiar is with them during the entire transition 3. Align moving time with your loved one’s best time of day. For more tips on transitioning seniors, health, and wellbeing, visit Brightwater Senior Living blog at BrightwaterSeniorLiving.com
The Multi-Generational Sandwich
If you’re currently caring for children still living at home while also caring for aging parents, then you are a member of the Sandwich Generation. According to Statistics Canada, more than two million Canadians are part of the Sandwich Generation. Our aging Baby Boomer population, and children staying in the family home until they are in their 20s, means that the Sandwich Generation is here to stay. As parents age and are no longer able to independently care for themselves, they will require extra assistance to enable them to stay at home. And that home may be your home, not theirs.
Shoulder Pain Relief
To eliminate the pain of frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injuries and to regenerate the joint, especially with osteo-arthritic elements; acupuncture and Prolozone injection therapy are my treatment protocols. Hypoxia or the inadequacy of cellular oxygen reaching the body’s tissues causes degeneration in the ligaments. Prolozone is excellent for all forms of musculo-skeletal and joint pain including chronic neck & back pain, rotator cuff injuries, degenerative, arthritic hips,knees, degenerated discs, shoulder and elbow pain. Because in many cases Prolozone actually corrects the pathology of the disorder, there is a 75% chance for the chronic pain sufferer to becoming permanently pain free.
Ask The Expert
Q: I can never get my glasses clean, even when I try soap and water. What’s going on?
A: If your lenses seem permanently dirty, they might be damaged with small scratches or the coating might be wearing down. Another possibility
is that your own perspiration or facial oils may be smearing the lenses. Sometimes oils and grit can
lodge in between the lenses and the frame, and you made need to bring them to your optician to get
them cleaned properly. You may want to invest in some good quality lens cleaning solution and cloths.
Gambling Prevention Services
The BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program offer Prevention Services including: •Education and information for students in grades 5 to 12 •Training for student leadership programs and peer helpers •Information sessions for parent groups, ESL classes, college and university classes, community groups, and treatment programs •Drama projects and awareness booths for older adult populations •Training for community professionals •On-campus awareness initiatives for college and university students •Culturally relevant gambling awareness programs for Aboriginal, Asian, South Asian and other populations. We will work with your group to ensure messaging regarding responsible and/or problem gambling awareness meets your group’s needs.
Product Spotlight: Essential Smile
Did you know that essential oils can be used to maintain the health of your gums? Essential oils can be a great alternative to traditional toothpaste, which may have harmful chemicals in them. There are many essential oils that have pain-relieving abilities, one of them being Clove Bud.
Marjoram, Origanum, Peppermint, and Spearmint essential oils all have antiseptic properties, which help kill the germs that cause tooth decay and disease. Myrrh essential oil is also an antiseptic and can help soothe and heal damaged tissue. At Green Valley Aromatherapy, Barb has created a product called Essential Smile, which contains these essential oils along with fractionated coconut oil.
Diabetic-Related Athlete’s Foot
Are your feet peeling, cracking, blistering, itching or burning? Athlete’s foot is a common fungal skin infection, usually beginning between your toes. This can be severe ailment for a Diabetic, who has a weaker circulatory system and impaired immune system presenting a higher risk for infection. If you are diabetic or have circulation issues foot care should be a part of your daily routine: inspect the areas between the toes and if possible, the undersides of the feet. Visit your local Pharmacist to learn more about non-prescription topical creams, powders and sprays available for treatment.
