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The New Earth Expo

Oct 18-20. Presentations, demonstrations, entertainment and learning – meet practitioners from all over Western Canada who focus on many areas of health & wellness including Alternative Healing Practices, Physical, Metaphysical, Spiritual, Nutritional, Holistic and Environmental. Join us at the Prairie Pavilion at Westerner Park. Free admission ticket found in this edition!

Consider Yourself Invited

Laugh, dance, mingle and raise funds for Red Deer Maternal Mental Health at Bayshore Home Health’s Mix & Mingle Fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov 5 at Bo’s Bar & Stage. Entertainment by Funhouse Dance Band, Wellnessnews contributors providing Silent Auction items! Free to attend but donations will be accepted at door. Visit the Wellnessnews Central Alberta Facebook page for details. RSVP you and your friends or co-workers by Oct 30. Call 403-896-9255 or email [email protected].

Drop-In Diabetes Discussions

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin and/or when the body does not properly use the insulin produced. Whether it’s a new diagnosis or not, you can find value in these discussions. Learn how to successfully manage this condition with these eight (8), 2-hour weekly discussions that include info sharing and skill building around nutrition (meal planning, snacks, carb counting), exercise, lab results and targets, preventing complications, psychological factors and financial burden, medications, supplements, illness and dehydration. Choose the sessions you want to attend. See reddeerpcn.com ‘Group Programs’ for more information.

8 Fall Prevention Tips

• Don’t get up quickly after lying down or after eating.
• Don’t walk around with only socks on. Wear proper, non-skid footwear.
• Don’t walk on wet surfaces unassisted.
• Get yearly vision check-ups.
• Make sure canes and walkers are in good condition and are the proper height.
• Make sure trousers, nightgowns and housecoat are not too long to avoid tripping.
• Sit down when putting on hip protectors, underwear, trousers, socks or shoes.
• Stay physically active to maintain strength and mobility.

Healing Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu

Jin Shin Jyutsu has been recognized in hospitals and clinics all over the world as an integrative healing practice, supporting complex health issues. It helps release blockages in energy pathways since accumulation of tension can lead to illness, disease, emotional and/or mental suffering. Areas of our bodies can be overloaded when we experience traumatic or daily stress. Through simple exercises that can be applied by a practitioner as well as oneself through gentle touch in specific places on the body, energy blockages open and allow the body to heal itself.

The Trauma/Stress Cycle

When we experience trauma or an upsetting event it leads to emotional stress. We may then stuff or store emotional attachments to the trauma and upset in our subconscious minds and create beliefs about life and ourselves that may not serve us well. Stuffed emotions and non-serving beliefs create stress. Too much stress equals physical, and mental/emotional symptoms. Physical and mental/emotional health issues may cause more stress and trauma. Gentle processes like emotional wellness and tapping enable you to release emotional attachments to trauma, stress, and non-serving beliefs to create calm, clarity, confidence, and peace.

Feeling Sleepy During the Day?

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea is defined as episodes of apneas (not breathing) which last more than 10 seconds and that occur during sleep. These episodes may occur hundreds of times per night and can lead to fragmented sleep. During these events, the individual’s oxygen level can fall to dangerously low levels (hypoxemia) and may result in cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), which can at times be fatal. Also, individuals with obstructive sleep apnea are far more prone to heart attacks and strokes.

Quality Service with Integrity

A family owned and operated business, the Bowmont Denture Clinic features Graham Haraldson, DD, who has been in the denture industry for 30 years and helping people in Central Alberta smile confidently and chew with comfort since 1994. Aspiring to the highest industry standards, they believe every patient is unique, so your treatment plan is tailored to your specific needs and to provide full satisfaction. Continuing education is their priority so you can be assured to receive the most up-to-date care in the industry. They welcome new patients and love what they do to help change lives.

Retirement – Your Next Chapter

What will your retirement look like? Will you say good-bye completely? Will you transition out gradually? Will you try something new? There are many choices and no right answer. The path you choose will be your own. This time of transition from career to more “me” time can bring with it many mixed emotions. The excitement of not having to answer to an alarm clock, the sadness of a loss of identity, or the fear of not having enough to do can be very real. Many activities are calling your name. What path will you take? What story will you write?

Am I Ready for Botox®?

Botox® is a neuromodulator that relaxes expressive muscles by blocking the signal between nerve and muscle. When injected by a licensed medical professional, it safely relaxes overactive muscles that cause facial frown lines, worry lines, and crow’s feet. The result is a refreshed and less tired appearance. The improvement lasts three to four months and gradually wears off. Botox® can also be used to treat excessive sweating, chronic migraines, and other conditions caused by excessive neuromuscular activity. Choose an experienced provider by asking friends and family for a recommendation. You’ll be surprised how many of those you know are already benefitting from Botox®!

Time to Be Thankful

October tends to be the month of harvest festivals held to celebrate our farms and farmers for the food they provide. October is also the month where we give thanks and reflect on what we’re appreciative of in our lives. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. With all of the turmoil in the world, we have to be thankful that we live in this beautiful country called Canada. I am thankful for all of the wonderful people in my life, and that includes my clients!