“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.”

~ Yogi Berra

October 19 – 9am – 6pm

Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® North Vancouver, is pleased to be the media sponsor for the Mind Body Reset Program. Presented by Citrus Pie Media Group Vancouver Rowing Club – Stanley Park. 6 Leading Wellness Speakers. 2 Expert Panel Discussions. 1 Ground-breaking feature documentary on Alternative Healing for resolving chronic illness and pain. Raffle Prizes.

Tickets available at selected Pure Pharmacy locations and on EventBrite.ca

Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease by Dr. Richard Horowitz. Lyme disease and its related conditions are incredibly complicated. Different patients can have completely different sets of symptoms. And treatments that work for some patients might not help others at all. Through his years of working with more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients—many of whom had failed several treatments before they even came to see him—Dr. Richard Horowitz has developed a new way of looking at the complex factors that embody this disease.

Recent research suggests that improving hearing loss with hearing aids reduces the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In 2011, a team of Johns Hopkins medical school researchers discovered a significant association between hearing loss and the risk of developing these unwanted cognitive conditions. The worse someone’s hearing gets, the greater their risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. The researchers believe their findings could have substantial implications for individuals and public health because hearing loss is treatable with hearing instruments. These findings underscore how important regular hearing tests are as part of preventative health care.

Cathryn Coe, ND and owner of the upcoming Edgemont Naturopathic Clinic is passionate about helping her patients feel better, by understanding the cause of their condition. Practising for 14 years, she focuses on hormonal health, digestion and autoimmune diseases. Her interest in naturopathic medicine began in university, when she improved her health tremendously by following a holistic lifestyle. “You can see several patients complaining of migraines. One with food intolerances, another low progesterone, and someone who needs to detoxify. Understanding the root cause makes treatment much easier.” Dr. Coe looks forward to welcoming patients to her new clinic in December.

One of the biggest issues for seniors is that their social circles begin to shrink as the years go by. Friends, significant others and family members move or pass away. Even those who still live close may be inaccessible due to limited mobility, especially once a senior can no longer drive safely. Age-related changes in one’s physical condition, such as hearing loss, can make it so difficult to communicate that it doesn’t seem worth the effort anymore. Local senior centers or agencies are great resources providing home-visitation services as well as community transportation and outings. Do you have a loved one who may be lonely? Try to put in more effort to spend time with them.

Sometimes we see cleaning as just a chore, but did you know that a clean home can be beneficial to your overall well-being? There is a strong connection between cleanliness and mood. When your home is clean and organized, it can make you feel more in control of your life, and therefore happier and more confident. Cleaning your home can give you a sense of accomplishment and create a more serene and welcoming space to enjoy. Need a little motivation? Try listening to your favourite music while you sweep, mop, dust, wash dishes, do laundry, or tidy up!