The transition into motherhood can present physical challenges. Pelvic floor issues are common among women, both pre- and post-baby, but are not normal. Some symptoms include pelvic pain, incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, and diastasis recti (separation of the abdominals). The pelvic floor includes muscles, ligaments, nerves and connective tissue. Treatment will always start with an assessment of common areas that refer pain to the pelvic region include: the abdomen, lower back, hips, pubic symphysis (the front part of your pubic bones) and sacro-iliac joint (the joint formed by the sacrum and ilium from your low back to your coccyx).
Fillings for Baby Teeth
Since baby teeth just end up falling out, why not let the cavity fall out with the baby tooth? Because some primary teeth will be in your child’s mouth until the age of 12, losing a baby tooth too early due to decay, infection, or accidents can cause other teeth to shift. This could lead to eruption or crowding issues with the permanent teeth. Visiting your child’s dentist every 6 months will help them catch problems when they are small. A filling can be an inexpensive and easy way to maintain good dental health and prevent pain and infection.
Crystal Light for Health or Pleasure
Imagine the power of combining the latest in LED Light Body Therapy, FIR light heating, pure grade essential oil aromatherapy and Brain-Sync frequency music technology. Non-invasive treatments are delivered using advanced LED technology and real, natural quartz, hand-cut as Vogel crystals. Just as music can make us happy or sad, Crystal energy can help us heal and grow, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The Universe (Nature) creates. The Mind (Intention) commands. The Body (Reality) follows. This is the Magic of Life.
When It’s Not Just Aging
While it’s true that some health conditions are more common with age, there are some symptoms that should be discussed with your doctor. 1. Memory loss – this can sometimes be the result of medications, vitamin deficiencies, and some disorders. 2. Vision problems – getting treatment early for certain vision problems like glaucoma can prevent serious damage. 3. Tooth loss – getting regular dental care can help seniors avoid tooth loss. 4. Depression – certain health conditions and medications can make depression symptoms worse, but this problem can be treated professionally. 5. Weakness – a good exercise program can help prevent loss of muscle mass.
Busting Colds and Flus
According to Health Canada, millions of Canadians come down with either a cold or flu each year. With different strains of colds, many people catch more than one, which typically results in time off work and school. Colds and flus share many similar symptoms of sore throat, fatigue, stuffy nose, cough and chest discomfort; while the flu results in fever, more severe body aches and pain and more complications. Decrease your risk with optimal vitamin D status – get your levels checked and if low supplement to adequate levels, as it has shown to help prevent respiratory infections. Improve immunity, decrease incidence to decrease complications and use of antibiotics.
Light Therapy for SAD
It is hard to imagine that summer is now behind us, but it’s true. As we head into the fall and winter, we will encounter shorter daylight hours and more grey skies. As a result, we sometimes find that winter will trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). How do we treat SAD? In severe cases, medications may be needed, and as adjunctive treatment, light therapy may be added. Effective light therapy is achieved by exposure to 10,000 lux cool-white light. Optimal exposure is for 30 to 45 minutes early in the morning upon awakening.
Fight Colds with Acupuncture
With cold and flu season on the way, you may be looking for ways to stay healthy. Acupuncture is a great way to help you recover from colds and flu viruses more quickly, and can even help prevent them in the first place! Getting acupuncture treatment can help elevate immune-boosting hormones for several days after treatment, helping to prevent and fight colds and flu viruses. It can also help to reduce body aches, fever, and chills, as well as relieve congestion and sore throats. Consider acupuncture treatment as part of your toolkit to stay well during cold and flu season!
Keeping Cold and Flu Bugs at Bay
We know to get rest, eat a healthy diet, and exercise to keep our immune system functioning at its optimum level. Life however, gets busy and the next thing we know, we’re under the weather with a cold or flu bug. For these moments a little help to fight those bugs can provide much welcome relief. Invest in a high-quality cold-pressed oregano oil combined with black seed oil. Look for this synergistic blend with vitamins A & D added to give the immune system the best tools to beat the bugs and jumpstart your immune system!
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.


