When we are young, we view the world with wonder, curiosity and are excited to play. We also experience regular challenge, helping us grow and evolve. As we age, we lose this ability to explore the world with the curiosity a child has. However, play is integral to our psychological growth at every age. The idea of play allows us to practice new learning. It is about giving ourselves permission to go and face new challenges, using our creative facilities to figure out how to problem solve and integrate new learning. It is an essential part of growing up at any age.
Community News
8 Week Movement Challenge
This month, join Registered Massage Therapist, Heather Green, for 8 weeks to explore ways to ward off those morning aches and stiff joints. Each Sunday she will share a new stretch or movement for you to try. Take the time between each video release to notice what the newest movement offers you and explore the effects this entire practice is having on your body. Better yet, repeat this practice in the evening before you go to sleep, which can prevent some of that morning ache from building up. Follow @getbodywell on Facebook to participate!
Tea and Toast Syndrome
“Tea and toast syndrome” refers to malnutrition in seniors when a lack of desire or inability to prepare and/or eat proper meals results in them relying on simpler meals like tea and toast. Seniors who skip meals almost daily, have gained/lost more than 10 pounds in the past six months, take medications, have dental issues, or have a disability can be at risk for malnutrition. Some common signs to watch for include unexplained weight loss, fatigue, memory issues, digestive issues, a weak immune system, muscle weakness, and anemia. There are support services available to help seniors eat well and regularly!
Make Your Home Safer
Here are some things you can do to make your home safer and reduce the risk of falling: Remove tripping hazards like clutter and small throw rugs. • Keep items you use the most easily accessible. • Improve lighting to ensure you can see your path when walking, especially at night. • Install grab bars in the bathroom and ensure your home has handrails on all staircases. • Wear non-slip shoes both inside and outside of the house. • Get a Home Safety Assessment if you are at risk of falling. An Occupational Therapist can help to advise you on making your home safer.
Community Event
April 6 – 9 Tofino Yoga and Wellness Retreat. All-Inclusive 3 night, 4 day. Welcome to the Pacific Sands Yoga & Wellness Experience. From beachfront Tofino accommodations, morning/evening yoga and nourishing meals, to an apothecary workshop and optional surf/massage add-ons, this seaside savasana is what your mind and body has been craving. Namaste. Maximum 12 participants by design; limited space available.
Invisalign
Invisalign is the “invisible” way to straighten teeth without braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, without metal or wires. Invisalign: Brace Alternative Benefits Invisalign is clear. You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Invisalign is removable. You can eat and drink what you like during treatment. You can brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene. Invisalign is comfortable. There are no metal brackets or wires to cause mouth irritation, which means spending less time in the doctor’s chair.
6 Benefits of Thai Massage
Thai massage is thought to have been developed by Buddhist monks in Thailand 2,500 years ago, and people around the world still seek its benefits today. These benefits include: 1) Improving posture and body alignment by relaxing the muscles. 2) Improving breathing by encouraging slower, deeper breaths. 3) Reducing stress and anxiety by using deep stretches and gentle pressure on energy lines. 4) Increasing circulation by using movement to increase blood flow. 5) Increasing flexibility and range of motion through specific stretching. 6) Relieving muscle tension and soreness by working on muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints.
Never Too Old for Exercise
Aging is mandatory, but growing old is optional. It’s NEVER too late to begin a fitness program and reap its benefits so you can keep doing the activities you are passionate about. If you move better, you will feel better; if you feel better, you will move more; and if you move more, you will LIVE better. That’s why improving functional fitness is critical to living a long, healthy, enjoyable life. Fitness is one of the best investments in time, money and effort that a mature adult can make and it will yield huge mental and physical health benefits!
Natural Product Review
Joint Health Starter Pak. Target the cause of joint discomfort. Joint Tea supports healthy joints from the inside, while the NEW Joint Mist helps in 12 minutes, directly on the skin. PureTrim Joint Tea® is a special blend of greens that support healthy joint & muscle function, and improve flexibility & mobility, with NO caffeine or glucosamine. NEW! Joint Mist is a plant-based joint & muscle spray is blended with FOUR types of Plant Stem Cells to target joint and muscle discomfort. Daily Complete® provides 194 vitamins, minerals, organic fruits & vegetables, and other important accessory nutrients to your body in one liquid ounce a day.
Transitioning to Dentures
Are you missing some of your natural teeth? Do you feel as though you may require extractions sooner rather than later? When going from natural teeth to a denture, the transition doesn’t have to be difficult. We provide options for optimal healing, improved esthetics and ideal function. A denture can be fabricated prior to extractions and placed in your mouth immediately following the removal of your teeth. This is a very popular option for patients as it means you don’t need to go without teeth at any point. Some patients prefer to let their gums heal prior to their dentures being made. Ask your denturist!!! Your new smile is only a few steps away.
Natural Product Review
Joint Health Starter Pak. Target the cause of joint discomfort. Joint Tea supports healthy joints from the inside, while the NEW Joint Mist helps in 12 minutes, directly on the skin. PureTrim Joint Tea® is a special blend of greens that support healthy joint & muscle function, and improve flexibility & mobility, with NO caffeine or glucosamine. NEW! Joint Mist is a plant-based joint & muscle spray is blended with FOUR types of Plant Stem Cells to target joint and muscle discomfort. Daily Complete® provides 194 vitamins, minerals, organic fruits & vegetables, and other important accessory nutrients to your body in one liquid ounce a day.
