Bathrooms can be full of germs and bacteria, so besides cleaning weekly, it’s important to do a deep clean once a month. Because bacteria in bathrooms can cover all surfaces and spread quickly, cleaning regularly with antibacterial products can help ensure you avoid any illnesses or infections that can be caused by stomach and bacterial viruses. Mould is also a concern in bathrooms and can cause respiratory problems, as well as chronic health problems long-term. Keep these potential issues at bay by giving your bathroom a monthly deep clean, or call a cleaning service for a bit of extra help!
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Overnight In-Home Care
If you or a loved one require in-home care, you know that the need for a caregiver doesn’t always end in the evening. Expertly trained caregivers can provide overnight care in your home, staying with you or your loved one to ensure any needs are met the way they are with daytime care. Overnight care can include things like administering medication, assisting with bathroom breaks, and moving positions in bed. Overnight care can be tailored to the specific needs of yourself or your loved one to help keep you or them comfortable at home, no matter the time of day.
Ultherapy
Ultherapy® introduces an effective, non-invasive alternative to surgery for a lift of the skin on the neck, jawline or brow. Harnessing the power of ultrasonic energy, Ultherapy® reaches deeply into the dermis to stimulate collagen production without the use of knives, needles, or fillers! Designed to treat skin laxity, this advanced ultrasound device delivers energy into the foundational layers of the skin to help promote the development of beautiful, natural-looking skin from the inside out without harming the surrounding or surface level tissue. From a single treatment, skin lifts and firms for improved skin tone and youthful definition
Naturopathic Medicine for Hot Flashes
Every woman will undergo menopause, but not all will experience hot flashes (the sudden warm feeling that can sometimes cause sweating or blushing). One theory on why this is the case points to changing estrogen levels in the body during menopause. Working with a naturopathic doctor can help you determine whether your hormones are at healthy levels. Other ways to avoid or manage hot flashes can include: 1) Managing stress through meditation, yoga, or counselling. 2) Getting enough sleep and exercise. 3) Improving liver and digestive system function. 4) Working to improve the function and health of your adrenal glands.
The Beauty of Aloe
The best beauty tools often come from nature! Using aloe vera as a skin care treatment has many benefits. It’s long been used to help relieve and heal sunburn by acting as a protective layer and replenishing moisture. Its antioxidant and nutritional properties are excellent for healing purposes. These attributes also make it a great everyday moisturizer, especially for those with oily skin. Men can use aloe vera after shaving to treat small cuts and soothe facial skin. Aloe vera’s ability to reduce inflammation is also useful to treat acne and signs of aging, as well as stretch marks.
Smell The Roses!
Spring is in the air! Wouldn’t it be great if you could smell it? Studies show that smokers lose some of their ability to smell. That can make life a lot less pleasurable. If you lose your sense of smell, you can’t appreciate the scent of spring flowers or freshly mowed lawn. Eating becomes a lot less rewarding too, since aroma contributes a great deal to the flavor of food. Life could even become more dangerous, since you may be less able to detect the odor of a gas leak or a house fire. There is some good news, however: Quit smoking and your sense of smell quickly returns.
Healthy Cake Batter Energy Bites
These fun energy bites the perfect snack for after school!
Ingredients: 1/2 c unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 c pitted dates, 1/4 c sunflower seeds, pinch sea salt, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein, 2-1/2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles.
Directions: Process coconut in food processor for 5 minutes, scraping down sides. Add dates, process until crumbly. Add sunflower seeds, sea salt, maple syrup and whey protein. Process until ball is formed.
Add in sprinkles and pulse to combine. Roll into 18 balls and store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. ENJOY!
The Power of Touch
There are approximately 5 million touch receptors in your skin and 3000 on the tip of your finger. Whenever we get touched or when we receive a massage, our body releases endorphins that are natural pain-killers. Massage not only helps us relax, but it also gives our immune system a boost! Receiving a 45-minute massage has been found to increase the number of white blood cells that help defend the body from disease. Do you suffer from sleep problems? 60 minutes of massage have the same effect on your body as 7 to 8 hours of good sleep. The antidote to a stressful day or health ailments could lie right at our fingertips.
Planning on Setting Fitness Goals?
As springtime approaches, many people have good intentions of improving their health & fitness. Goal setting can be a useful tool to help keep you accountable and increase the likelihood of meeting your goals. However, it’s important to set goals that focus on behaviours (such as walking for 20 minutes each day or including a serving of vegetables with each meal) rather than outcomes (such as losing 10 pounds or attaining a certain clothing size). This way you won’t be wasting your energy on factors outside of your control and actually be focusing on the things you can. Happy goal setting!
Wellness Tea of the Month
Irish Breakfast.
Our magnificent Irish Breakfast is a stout, robust blend of Kenya and Assam teas that have superb colour and are very full bodied. This low-calorie, refreshing tea is excellent in the early morning or afternoon and pairs well with milk and sweetener. It also contains minerals such as calcium, zinc and magnesium, which are especially great for antioxidant activity and oral hygiene. Research studies have linked black tea consumption with reduced stress, and reduced risk of cancer and heart disease. It also helps fight cell damage, increases immunity and energy, and improves your mood. A tea packed full of surprises!
What is a Compounding Pharmacy?
If you are unable to take a mass-produced medication, a compounding pharmacy can create a personalized medicine just for you. Reasons to turn to a compounding pharmacy include; inability to swallow a pill, an allergy to gluten or dyes, or a drug may be in short supply. The pharmacist works with the prescribing health care practitioner to create a solution that works for you. The compounding pharmacist can add appealing flavours, create unique dosage forms and provide innovative delivery methods to make it easier for you to take your medicine.
