Everybody knows how important fresh air and exercise are to our physical and mental health, but as we fight the spread of COVID-19, please remember to practice physical distancing while visiting Nanaimo’s parks and trails. That means staying 2 metres (6 feet) away from those who are not part of your household. Go single file when you pass others on a path or trail and only come out if you are well. Stay strong, Nanaimo! We will get through this together. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit www.bccdc.ca or www.nanaimo.ca.
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We Remain Available to Serve
We want to reassure you that we have a number of ways to communicate, share information and provide complete services to you. Our offices are open daily with professional staff available to serve you. Should you find it more convenient or preferable to reach us via phone, email, text messaging, online through our website, or by FaceTime, Skype or Zoom meeting, all of these channels are available. Our first concern is to be responsive to the needs of our community. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one or are completing pre-arrangements for your family, our staff is available.
Self Care in Trying Times
Today, with changes in our activities and interrupted routines, building self-care into our day to reduce stress becomes even more essential. Some self-care ideas include •Exercise •Practicing deep breathing •Taking a bath •Taking a break from the digital world. Please stay at home as much as possible and practise physical distancing when you go out. At Medicine Shoppe, we take safety very seriously. To allow for extra cleaning, our hours have been temporarily reduced to Mon-Fri 10 – 5 and Sat 11 – 3. We limit customers to two at a time. We also offer free delivery or curbside pick-up.
Thank You Front Line Staff
Berwick would like to take this time to say a very sincere thank you to all of the front line staff workers out there. We realize that every single day you put yourselves at risk to make sure that others are looked after. You truly are all heroes – whether you work in the health care industry, the food industry, infrastructure, trades, emergency response, law enforcement, gas stations and many other businesses that are continuing to stay open to make sure that we are safe, fed and well looked after. Thank you all – we appreciate each and every one of you.
Product Review: WELLNESS TINCTURE
ACTIVE RELEAF aims to encourage active wellness through the use of nature’s most powerful ingredients. Offering a collection of plant-based wellness products, ACTIVE RELEAF’s WELLNESS TINCTURE is their strongest remedy. Used as a natural plant-based alternative for people experiencing anxiety, insomnia, pain, inflammation and other ailments. The WELLNESS TINCTURE is formulated with a high concentration of broad spectrum cannabinoid-rich hemp plant extract, paired with coconut MCT oil to help deliver cannabinoids and increase bioavailability. Taken sublingually (under the tongue) or mixed into your favourite beverage. With three different concentration options (400mg, 1000mg & 2000mg) and measured droppers, dosing is accurate and flexible for your needs.
Top Tips for Building Resilience
Building the skill of resilience is important any time, but even more with a global pandemic filled with uncertainty. Being resilient doesn’t mean we are a symbol of strength during hard times. It means we can persevere and come out stronger. Most, if not all of us, have bad days and feel anxious or depressed. And that is OKAY. Follow these top tips to weather the storm and come out stronger. 1) Practice gratitude daily. 2) Be okay with not being okay. 3) Exercise self care with daily physical activity, good food and mindfulness. 4) Practice optimism.
Help From Your Pharmacist
Pharmacists are essential service providers and can prescribe medication for many conditions, including bladder infections, cold sores, shingles, skin infections, heartburn, and migraine headaches, to name a few. Many pharmacists are also trained to help you quit smoking or vaping, so ask them for some advice! With the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic, you can help keep yourself and your pharmacist safe by having your prescription delivered for free or ordering it for pick-up. Most pharmacies have apps or online prescription request options so you don’t have to make unnecessary trips. Try these out if you haven’t already!
Learning to Deal with Grief
Most of us have little formal education on how to handle grief. Much of what we learned as children came from watching how the adults around us tried to deal with the pain of loss. Since they also had no formal education on dealing with their grief, they were struggling as well. In many cases, they tried to cope by burying that pain in their heart and never talking about it. That didn’t make it go away, it just took away their ability to truly feel happy. But it is never too late to take recovery action!
Business Profile: Bare Envy Laser and Massage
Bare Envy Laser and Massage was started seven years ago with the intention of making expensive medical laser aesthetics more affordable and attainable for everyone who needs them. The company strives to provide clients with the self-esteem they’ve been looking for their whole lives. We’ve all had days, months and years where we just didn’t feel comfortable in our own skin, and Bare Envy Laser and Massage is here to help give you that confidence in whatever area YOU feel you would like to change. The professional and dedicated team is here to provide the best client care possible!
Outdoor Walks for Better Health
With the warmer spring weather arriving, why not get outside and go for a walk? Walking outdoors offers a number of mental and physical health benefits. The most obvious benefit is helping you stay fit by improving your circulation, reducing your blood pressure, boosting your metabolism, improving your balance and coordination, and strengthening your bones and muscles. Outdoor walks also help lift your mood by helping your brain release chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine, which can make you feel happier. Going for a stroll outdoors is a great stress reliever and can even help to improve your creativity!
Product Review: WELLNESS TINCTURE
ACTIVE RELEAF aims to encourage active wellness through the use of nature’s most powerful ingredients. Offering a collection of plant-based wellness products, ACTIVE RELEAF’s WELLNESS TINCTURE is their strongest remedy. Used as a natural plant-based alternative for people experiencing anxiety, insomnia, pain, inflammation and other ailments. The WELLNESS TINCTURE is formulated with a high concentration of broad spectrum cannabinoid-rich hemp plant extract, paired with coconut MCT oil to help deliver cannabinoids and increase bioavailability. Taken sublingually (under the tongue) or mixed into your favourite beverage. With three different concentration options (400mg, 1000mg & 2000mg) and measured droppers, dosing is accurate and flexible for your needs.
