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Time for an Eye Exam

Did you know that 1 in 7 Canadians will develop a serious eye disease in their lifetime, yet 75% of vision loss can be prevented or treated with proper care? A regular eye exam by a Doctor of Optometry is the best way to stay on top of eye health. A comprehensive eye exam can also detect potentially life-threatening conditions, like brain tumours, high blood pressure, diabetes, or imminent stroke. For over 30 years, Bower Eye Care has provided Central Albertans of all ages with expert vision care services using the most advanced technology.

Holistic Approach to Healing

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for centuries by the Chinese to relieve pain in the body. TCM offers many herbal remedies to help with painful conditions like back pain, headaches, arthritis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and even depression. Chinese herbal medicine is seen by many practitioners around the world as a holistic approach to healing painful conditions in the body. Terpenes, polysaccharides, and alkaloids are some of the substances used to remove toxins in the body reinforcing the immune system, which in turn release pain in many parts of the body.

Computerized Spine and Joint Therapy

Divine Spine provides computerized adjustments, most commonly used to provide neck pain, back pain, headache, and sciatica relief, through state-of-the-art technology. Divine Spine’s computerized treatment system is designed to gently, precisely, and effectively restore motion to your joints to help get you moving, feeling and functioning better. Treatment is performed through EVA – the Electronic Vertebral Alignment system. Adjustment is a non-invasive procedure consisting of a precisely directed movement to help relieve pain and discomfort and restore range of motion in the spine.

Importance of Treating Baby Teeth

Why fix baby teeth when they’re just going to fall out? Some baby teeth may stay in until the age of 12! Baby teeth help the child chew, swallow and talk. They aid with the development of the jawbone, providing protection and guidance for the permanent teeth developing below plus proper spacing in the jaw. If a cavity in a baby tooth is left unattended, it may continue to expand and cause an infection in the gum. This, in turn, can cause facial infection or damage to the adult tooth underneath it.

Profile: Bayshore Home Health

Bayshore Home Health has been providing caring and personalized home care solutions to Canadians in the comfort of their home for more than 50 years. Their services range from companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping and personal care to nursing, 24-hour care and more. Their caregivers and nurses are passionate, caring and tailor their services so clients feel special, comfortable and safe. The process of arranging home care is simple and free in-home consultations are available. The Red Deer Home Health branch serves the areas of Red Deer, Innisfail, Olds, Ponoka and Rocky Mountain House.

Do Animals Experience STRESS?

Yes, and it presents in various ways such as skin conditions, behavioural issues, cognitive dysfunctions, and digestive problems or they may hide it. It can be from eating certain foods, injuries, poor sleep, abuse or neglect, but they also respond to the stress their HUMAN is experiencing! Jin Shin Jyutsu helps to reduce the negative effects of stress on ALL living beings, including your animal companions. Dogs, cats and horses, along with other animals, respond to this non-verbal, gentle art form.

Stimulate Natural Healing with Dermapen

Suffer from neck or facial wrinkles, acne, scars, burns or skin irregularities? Dermapen is a safe treatment with virtually no down time that stimulates your skin’s own growth and repair system by activating tired and dormant cells. The Dermapen microneedling pen uses sterile, individually sealed, disposable needle cartridges for optimal patient safety. Every needle tip is made up of 12 smaller needles that penetrate vertically into the skin. This creates small, micro-skin channels, that stimulates the skin’s natural ability to heal itself.

What Clients are Saying

Incite Inspirations, Emotional Wellness/Tapping clients report feeling a significant decrease or loss of physical pain, negative emotions, fear, anxiety and overwhelm. They report feeling increased self-love, self-confidence and energy. They feel lighter, happier, calmer, and more capable. Client Audrey Winter says, “Wow! I got such a release in that first session, it felt like a miracle! Each of the six sessions I initially booked have been amazing. I had some epiphanies that I would never have put together without Marnel’s help! I wholeheartedly endorse Marnel and her work! You will not be disappointed.”

Take it Step by Step

It’s been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Successful people don’t necessarily set out to do big things, but they do a lot of little things that accumulate into huge triumphs. What’s the thing you want to change in your life? A relationship, an addiction, a problem at work, your health? Even though you might have a big goal in mind, try to boil it down to one or two “next steps” and focus on those. This approach will offer up a cycle of positive reinforcement that will help achieve your bigger dreams.

Drink Up!

Summer is here, and it’s extremely important to make sure you’re drinking enough water to avoid dehydration! Especially for older individuals, dehydration can result in dizziness, fainting, low blood pressure and irregular bowel movements. Most adults should drink at least 8-12 glasses of water per day for adequate hydration. Here are a few tips to ensure you’re drinking enough:
• Drink water with your meals and keep a jug of water on the table for easy access.
• Carry a water bottle with you at school, at work or when running errands.
• For flavor, try adding lime, cucumber slices or lemon to your water

Living with Vision Loss?

It can be a difficult time when a family member experiences a loss of sight. When vision loss is affecting a loved one’s independence, safety or mobility it may be time to start a rehabilitation plan. Besides trauma, eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and some inherited eye disorders can cause mild to severe vision loss. Talk to your Optometrist so you can understand your vision loss and prognosis. Your Optometrist can guide you about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Manitoba, and low vision assistance. Services and support are available to enhance a patient’s independence.