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®!
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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!
I am Pre-Diabetic, What Now?
Diabetes and pre-diabetes are on the rise in Canada. More than 9% of Canadians are diabetic and another 22% meet the diagnostic criteria for pre-diabetes. While medication may be necessary to manage blood sugar, increasing evidence supports lifestyle measures to treat and even reverse the disease. Wellness Garage offers an 8-week, evidence-based, diabetes reversal program aimed at changing the lifestyle behaviours that can reverse the process underlying diabetes. Our physician-led program will teach you a powerful model to understand diabetes and learn what concrete measures you can take to control diabetes and reverse its progression.
Chiropractic Care is Simple
Modern life is filled with opportunities that cause misalignment in the joints of the spine. Sitting, bending, lifting, trauma, and poor posture while using computers and mobile phones can all cause strain on the neck and back. This strain can damage the soft tissues of the spine, including the delicate nervous system that is housed within. So, what happens when your spine becomes misaligned? Neck pain, back pain, headaches, sciatica, and more. But sometimes pain doesn’t occur until the damage accumulates. Chiropractic can help to gently re-align, reduce strain, and restore function to this delicate spinal system. When was the last time you had your spine examined by a doctor of chiropractic?
Plantar Fasciitis Pain
When tiny tears occur in the thick, fibrous band of tissue reaching from your heel to your toes (called “fascia”), inflammation and pain are the result. This is plantar fasciitis, and left untreated, it can produce heel spurs. A number of things can contribute to plantar fasciitis. While men can get plantar fasciitis, it’s more common in women. It is also more common in runners, people who are overweight, and those who wear shoes with inadequate support. VoxxLife socks and insoles are proven to reduce pain and improve circulation, thereby encouraging healing for those experiencing plantar fasciitis.
What is Respite Care?
Caring for a loved one is a rewarding experience but can sometimes have a negative impact on the health and well being of the caregiver. Respite care is a type of assistance that allows the family caregiver to take a break from care-giving. This type of care focuses on helping family caregivers recharge, ease their stress, and avoid caregiver burnout. Respite care can improve the long-term functioning of both the caregiver and the person receiving care, as well as prevent crisis situations.
Trouble Falling Asleep?
If you have trouble falling asleep, here is something that you may not know. The National Sleep Foundation suggests warm feet when going to bed sends a signal to your brain that it is bedtime. Sleep research indicates a correlation between falling asleep quickly and increased blood dilation in our extremities. Another thing that may keep you from sleep is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs. Today there are socks with built in technology that will not only keep your feet warm but may provide relief from restless leg syndrome.
Enjoy Your Life to the Fullest
Good hearing means being able to enjoy every moment in life. But when you start experiencing hearing problems, you quickly feel you cannot enjoy all the things you care about. A hearing professional will work with you to get you back to better hearing. They can give you back the ability to enjoy your life to the fullest. Quality hearing professional are there every step of the way to identify the best solution for you. Look for a hearing centre that offers an extensive, complimentary hearing test, free follow-ups, and a wide range of innovative and discreet products. We can help.
Planning Ahead
Take care of your loved ones by planning ahead. What does planning ahead and being prepared for final arrangements entail? Being prepared includes: – Having an understanding of financial matters such as probate and taxation resulting from death. – Being aware of how joint ownership and mental capacity can be an issue when preparing a will. – Having plans in place for an unexpected death while travelling. -A conversation with your loved ones to ensure that your wishes are understood and carried out. – Preventing potential financial strain for you loved ones by pre-paying for your funeral arrangements. We can help.
Advantages of a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet carries over to many areas of our lives. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), healthy food protects you against many chronic, non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Recent reports have shown that when people increase their fruit and vegetable intake, they report higher levels of happiness and mental health, whereas poor diets have been linked to depression. Thanks to donations and community support, the SOS Meals on Wheels program is able to offer local residents healthy, affordable meals, delivered to their doors. Are you having trouble maintaining a healthy diet? Call us to learn more about the program
How does CBD work?
Cannabidiol or CBD is a naturally occurring component of cannabis extracted from the cannabis plant. CBD is not psychoactive and does not produce the ‘high’ of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). All cannabinoids, including CBD, produce effects in the body by attaching to receptors in the brain or immune system. The human body has an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that produces some cannabinoids of its own and receives and translates signals from cannabinoids. The ECS helps to regulate functions such as sleep, immune-system responses and pain. CBD directs the body to use more of its own cannabinoids to produce the therapeutic effects associated with CBD.
