Enjoy your trip knowing you can you can rely upon the travel insurance you purchased. When completing the application process, take your time, provide answers that you know are accurate, even if you must check with your doctor or pharmacist. If a claim for coverage is denied, you may have to deal with service providers seeking tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars for uninsured medical bills. In that case, you should seek a legal opinion regarding the basis for the denial of coverage by the insurer, and about your legal obligation to pay the amounts claimed by the service provider.
Community News
Laser Fungal Treatment Breakthrough
Did you know 1 in 5 Canadians have or have had a toenail fungus infection and 2/3 are embarrassed by this condition? If you have thick, yellow, brittle nails, chances are you have nail fungus or onychomycosis. Many of our patients have tried home remedies and found them to be ineffective. That can be a major disappointment. Advances in medical laser technologies have emerged changing the way we combat this condition. Safe and effective laser fungal nail treatment really works for removing fungal growths from your feet. It’s a quick, painless, and long-lasting process.
The Sleep/Pain Connection
Struggling to sleep at night is frustrating and can lead to health problems. Like a spider web, with its main branches and sub links, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views sleep and pain as having an interwoven relationship. When you experience ongoing disordered sleep patterns it can lead to painful conditions, whether they be physical and/or mental in nature. When you are dealing with painful conditions like back pain, headaches, arthritis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and even depression it almost always affects your quality of sleep. In addition to addressing pain, acupuncture has been shown to improve sleep and help treat insomnia.
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.
Controlling High Blood Pressure
Whether you or your loved one has been newly diagnosed, or have had hypertension for years, consider your Central Alberta Co-op Pharmacist a helpful resource. High blood pressure can be problematic, but it can be kept under control with lifestyle changes and proper treatment. Losing weight, eating a healthy high-fibre, low-sodium diet, exercising, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption can be effective measures. Ask your pharmacist to develop a blood pressure plan specific to your lifestyle and needs. They can educate you about blood pressure medication and discuss interactions with other medications you may take.
Sylvan Smiles Welcomes You
Sylvan Smiles provides the highest quality clinical care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. By providing advanced infection control, we strive to exceed your dental care expectations with the newest technology and techniques. We’re attentive to your needs with flexible office hours, payment options and customized treatment plans for everyone’s goals and expectations. Dr. Henry Der, Dr. Mike Zuk and Dr. Hussien Bapoo and the entire team love creating relationships that last multiple generations so be sure to add a dental visit to Sylvan Smiles to your list of new year’s resolutions.
Meet the Professional
“My children are the inspiration for my drive to pursue a career in law.” With an Education degree from the University of Alberta, Joyce Sawchuk returned to school to receive her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Manitoba in 2018. She has a keen focus on estate planning and administration, residential and commercial real estate, corporate and commercial matters and adult guardianship and trusteeship applications. Because of her farm roots, she also has an interest in farm law and oil and gas matters. “I look forward to meeting new clients in the Red Deer or Innisfail Johnston Ming Manning
Healthy is the New Wealthy
It’s said the best investment in life is your self-care. This year stop spending money, time and energy on trivial things and reinforce your positive wellness habits. “Atomic Habits” author James Clear suggests there are habits that have a high rate of return in life such as sleeping 8+ hours each day, lifting weights 3x week, going for a walk each day, saving at least 10 percent of your income, reading every day, and drinking more water and less of everything else. What habits work best for an improved you in 2020?
Loneliness May Lead to Bad Health
Several studies have shown social isolation can negatively affect your health. This National Institute on Aging primer notes that loneliness can lead to high blood pressure, depression, and put you at greater risk of illness. That could mean more doctor’s visits and higher health care costs. And what if you or your loved one takes a fall with no one around? Beyond the physical pain, the financial implications could be high. And then there’s the emotional toll of social isolation, which can be even more devastating. These are all things to consider when deciding whether you or your loved one spend the next chapter of life at home or in a senior living community.
Abs of Steel or Jelly Belly?
Your pelvis is a ring of bones held together by ligaments and muscles. These muscles engage every time you walk, sit, stand, run, or even breathe! Weak stabilizing muscles cause your pelvis to move too much and surrounding muscles contract to control the excess movement, leading to chronic muscle tightness. By strengthening the core, our bodies are able to withstand these forces without muscle spasms. Some of the best exercises for core involve maintaining a neutral spine position and resisting forces. Your physiotherapist can give you specific exercises to improve your strength, while relaxing other muscles through manual therapy techniques.
Clean Eating Recipe: Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a no-cook oatmeal that you make by letting them rest overnight. Enjoy this decadent (but healthy) recipe! Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup (heaping) rolled oats, 2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut. Instructions: Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close and refrigerate overnight.
