We know that smoking can have a variety of negative effects on our health, but do you know how smoking can affect denture wearers or those with dental implants specifically? If you have dental implants and are also a smoker, your risk of dental implant failure increases. Smoking can also put you at greater risk for infection when having dental implants fitted. Healing time after any type of dental surgery is increased in smokers, since nicotine constricts your arteries and reduces blood flow to your gums. Finally, smoking can accelerate the bone loss that normally comes with losing your teeth.
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Supporting your LIVER
According to the Canadian Liver Foundation, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in Canada. NAFLD is primarily a condition of lifestyle, related to sedentary lifestyles, poor diet in people who do not over-consume alcohol. Tips to support our Liver:
• Decrease the consumption of sugary foods, such as juice, pop, and high fructose corn syrup
• Keep moving – exercise will improve sugar control and help to prevent fatty build up in the liver.
• Avoid hydrogenated fats and high amounts of vegetable oils; and try an anti-inflammatory diet.
Community Event
June 19-21: LOVE YOURSELF HOME RETREAT is a weekend retreat for the woman who is doing double time caring for others, and ready to take time for herself to create, realize and activate the next phase of her life. She is ready to know herself deeply and love herself completely. Change takes energy and you will be nourished and nurtured with healthy food, a natural environment to enjoy, self-care opportunities and 5 transformational sessions helping changes occur both within and without. Return home feeling happier and confident in the new life design you’ve created to enter the next phase of your life in an empowered and fulfilling way. INCLUDED: 4 meals, Sunday brunch, 2 nights accommodation, 5 transformational sessions, many healing modalities and more. EARLY BIRD PRICE: $650.00 UNTIL April 20. For more information contact Patricia Barclay at 1.306.717.4329 EnergyDesignInteriors.com
Hearing Loss and the Risk of Falling
A study led by Frank Lin, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, suggests that hearing loss may also be a risk factor for a huge public health problem: falls. The study found that people with a mild hearing loss, 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 your local hearing specialist today.
Who and When to Ask for Help
If you or a loved one are finding that a situation is affecting your physical or mental health, and making you feel less in control and more isolated, it may be time to ask for help. Forgetfulness can also be an indication that something is wrong, when it comes to things like missed appointments or missed medications. It can be hard to accept change, but asking for help is a sign of strength, not of weakness. Getting assistance can help make your or your loved one’s day easier, safer, and healthier. In-home care can be a great option!
Invisalign
Invisalign is the “invisible” way to straighten teeth without braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, without metal or wires. Invisalign: Brace Alternative Benefits Invisalign is clear. You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Invisalign is removable. You can eat and drink what you like during treatment. You can brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene. Invisalign is comfortable. There are no metal brackets or wires to cause mouth irritation, which means spending less time in the doctor’s chair.
6 Benefits of Thai Massage
Thai massage is thought to have been developed by Buddhist monks in Thailand 2,500 years ago, and people around the world still seek its benefits today. These benefits include: 1) Improving posture and body alignment by relaxing the muscles. 2) Improving breathing by encouraging slower, deeper breaths. 3) Reducing stress and anxiety by using deep stretches and gentle pressure on energy lines. 4) Increasing circulation by using movement to increase blood flow. 5) Increasing flexibility and range of motion through specific stretching. 6) Relieving muscle tension and soreness by working on muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints.
Never Too Old for Exercise
Aging is mandatory, but growing old is optional. It’s NEVER too late to begin a fitness program and reap its benefits so you can keep doing the activities you are passionate about. If you move better, you will feel better; if you feel better, you will move more; and if you move more, you will LIVE better. That’s why improving functional fitness is critical to living a long, healthy, enjoyable life. Fitness is one of the best investments in time, money and effort that a mature adult can make and it will yield huge mental and physical health benefits!
Natural Product Review
Joint Health Starter Pak. Target the cause of joint discomfort. Joint Tea supports healthy joints from the inside, while the NEW Joint Mist helps in 12 minutes, directly on the skin. PureTrim Joint Tea® is a special blend of greens that support healthy joint & muscle function, and improve flexibility & mobility, with NO caffeine or glucosamine. NEW! Joint Mist is a plant-based joint & muscle spray is blended with FOUR types of Plant Stem Cells to target joint and muscle discomfort. Daily Complete® provides 194 vitamins, minerals, organic fruits & vegetables, and other important accessory nutrients to your body in one liquid ounce a day.
Transitioning to Dentures
Are you missing some of your natural teeth? Do you feel as though you may require extractions sooner rather than later? When going from natural teeth to a denture, the transition doesn’t have to be difficult. We provide options for optimal healing, improved esthetics and ideal function. A denture can be fabricated prior to extractions and placed in your mouth immediately following the removal of your teeth. This is a very popular option for patients as it means you don’t need to go without teeth at any point. Some patients prefer to let their gums heal prior to their dentures being made. Ask your denturist!!! Your new smile is only a few steps away.
Natural Product Review
Joint Health Starter Pak. Target the cause of joint discomfort. Joint Tea supports healthy joints from the inside, while the NEW Joint Mist helps in 12 minutes, directly on the skin. PureTrim Joint Tea® is a special blend of greens that support healthy joint & muscle function, and improve flexibility & mobility, with NO caffeine or glucosamine. NEW! Joint Mist is a plant-based joint & muscle spray is blended with FOUR types of Plant Stem Cells to target joint and muscle discomfort. Daily Complete® provides 194 vitamins, minerals, organic fruits & vegetables, and other important accessory nutrients to your body in one liquid ounce a day.
