Weight loss is something that many of us are considering, so what is a safe weight loss goal? A weight loss goal of 1-2 lbs per week is sustainable and possible. The key word here is sustainable. There are lots of fad diets out there that promise and sometimes even deliver the weight loss levels promised. Weight loss is about changes that you make to both your activity levels as well as your food intake. The real equation for weight loss is the difference between calories in and calories out. It really is as simple as that.
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Back-to-School Vision Care
Along with the usual back-to-school preparations, children’s vision should rank high in importance. It is not unusual for the refractive status of eyes to change up to age 18, but these changes are more likely during the early growth years. Young kids might not readily notice problems at a time when 80% of what they learn is through the eyes. In addition, eye muscle imbalances can affect reading and concentration, both of which are important for academic success and a confident student. Arrange for a professional and comprehensive oculo-visual assessment, including ocular health, for your child soon!
Social Media-Proof Your Mental Health
Some say social media is contributing to the mental health crisis we’re experiencing, while others praise the benefits of being so connected to resources and each other. The research is so diverse, that there really isn’t one simple answer to the question. Here are some tips to use social media in a way that protects your well-being: Unfollow people or accounts that make you feel insecure, or that need you to be someone you’re not. Set limits for how much time you spend on social media platforms. Engage actively on social media apps. Join online communities. Be mindful of time and place.
Music, Flow, and Vibrations
Thinking about music stimulates flow. How does it do this? Music is sound in motion, which involves vibrations, and creates flow. Playing an instrument or singing requires energy and focus; in return, the musical vibrations stimulate more energy, initiating a cycle of flowing energy. This can help you lose feelings of self-consciousness and become completely immersed in the music. Just thinking about a piece of music that you love sets in motion a chain reaction in the mind and body that shifts energy in one way or another. Dancing and creating art are other examples of energy flowing cycles.
Road Rage Reducer
Road Rage is a comparatively new disorder with nearly 80% of drivers exhibiting some type of road rage – and every year 30 murders are linked to road rage. A car diffuser can help and everyone in the car receives the benefits! Visiting Vancouver? Stressed out from all the traffic and noise? Road Scents contains, Benzoin, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba and Ylang Ylang. These essential oils are very calming and help with emotional anxiety. While diffusing Road Scents in your car, if you get into a situation where you are getting tense take 2-3 deep breaths and exhale slowly.
Health of “Real Wellth”
Building on the concept of “Real Wellth”, the common themes that emerge as we look at what “health” means in today’s society explain how health is complex, multifaceted, a function of both individual and community/society, more than a lack of disease, both a process and a resource, and health can be gained and/or lost. Understanding what “health” means and then proactively focusing on building both personal and community health perpetuates more health for everyone. Pay attention to your health, engage in healthy living, and make it a priority!
Sore, Itchy, Burning Eyes?
It could be “Dry Eye”. This is a medical condition that occurs when the eye does not produce the correct volume of tears, when tear chemistry changes, or when tears disappear too quickly. Dry eye can be a temporary or chronic condition caused by risk factors such as hormonal changes, certain medications, diseases, ageing, and eye surgery. Dry eyes are not usually vision threatening but can affect everyday life in doing things comfortably like computer use, driving and reading. It should be managed to avoid future potential problems such as corneal scars. See us at Royal Oak Optometry, as we will assist in prescribing proper relief of symptoms.
Don’t Let Missing Teeth Affect Your Life
Do you hide your mouth because you feel embarrassed about missing teeth? Missing teeth not only affects your general health and appearance, it may also contribute to depression and low self-esteem. Social embarrassment as a result of missing teeth and poorly fitting dentures may result in people avoiding social interactions. Don’t let tooth loss or improperly fitting dentures affect the quality of your life. Your denturist can explain the best ways to restore the function and appearance of your smile. Properly fitting dentures can help restore your self-esteem and bring back your smile.
Optimize Your Life!
We all want to live our best life, but it’s pretty easy to feel off-track. This can sneak up on us – an unsatisfying job, an upsetting event, or feelings about an ex, can lead you to cope in unhelpful ways. Or maybe it’s unclear where this feeling comes from. It can be hard to know how to act confidently towards your goals! How do you think well of yourself when you’re stuck? Counselling is a safe, neutral place to explore what’s next for you, and to feel better about yourself.
Face to Face
We live in an age of much concern over “Fake News”, and misleading online promotions, particularly regarding Health Care, especially Skin Care. How does one verify information concerning Skin Care? Simple: Seek a Face to Face consultation with a Proper Dermatologist, full FRCP(C), not just an online “diploma”. Even then however, you need to check their field of interest. Some Dermatologists have lasers and an interest in Cosmetic Dermatology, some only do medical (ie MSP Dermatology), and others will do their own surgeries. All FRCP(C) Dermatologists will have had years of training in Medical Dermatology. Usually the Dermatologist’s own website will advise you of their particular fields of interest/expertise, if no website, phone their office!
Information and Energy are Key to Health
Have you ever considered that in a state of total wellness, the body’s cells and organs always know what to do, and do it perfectly? The latest science is revealing the mechanisms that allow the body’s optimal functioning, and also what can cause it to lose resilience and efficacy, and to even malfunction. All of the science, along with NES’s extensive research and testing, has demonstrated that the root cause of malfunction – as well as the source of optimal functioning – exists beneath the physiology of the body. We must look to the physics underlying our biochemistry.
