Many people think that dentures are just for senior citizens. However more people wear dentures than you might think. Here are some signs that you may need dentures, or partial dentures, now or in the future: *Gaps between your teeth or your teeth are loose and shifting *Red, swollen, tender or bleeding gums *One or more missing teeth *Struggle with eating some types of foods. *Hiding your smile because of missing or damaged teeth. Take the time to care for your teeth so you can keep them as long as possible! If you do need dentures, there are many options available to you.
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Randomness and Probabilities
It is true that tendencies can be predicted with relative accuracy over statistically significant periods of time and play. For instance, if a coin is flipped ten times, it is far more likely to land heads four times than it is to land heads only once. However, each flip is an independent event. Simply put, the coin is a coin: it does not know anything, it does not know how many times it has been flipped, nor does it know how many times it has already landed heads. So each time a coin is flipped, the probability that it will land heads, always remains 50%.
Check Your Hearing Today!
Hearing loss affects people of all ages. It can happen not just from aging, but also caused by genetics, medical reasons, and exposure to loud noise. You can be proactive about your hearing by getting a hearing test if you suspect hearing loss. As people are becoming more proactive about their health wearing hearing aids earlier in life to correct hearing loss is easier to adapt to. Improved hearing in your daily life will help overall quality of life as well. Untreated hearing loss can be more noticeable to other people than a hearing aid.
Company Profile: Feisty Ferdy Organic Skincare
Feisty Ferdy Organics originated in AUSTRALIA from a wish of Dr. Blanche Tsetong to make safe, effective, nourishing and pampering skincare for her sister Dr. Sharon Tsetong, who suffers from dry skin and eczema. She is allergic to many of the chemicals found in most skincare products which are bad for you. The products that were developed for Sharon are now available in Canada! Feisty Ferdy Organic skincare does not have petrochemicals nor synthetic preservatives and is totally nut and gluten free. Feisty Ferdy works under the skin to help EVERYONE with normal skin, dry skin, sun-damaged skin, lines and wrinkles, and eczema.
Fight the Common Cold & Flu With Acupuncture
While the common cold and flu is actually not a season, we have become programmed to think of it as the months of October through March. We can avoid the cold/flu by implementing healthy habits and taking care of ourselves throughout the year. The best way to treat a disease is prevention. Traditional Chinese Medicine helps prevent cold/flu for the entire family. Regular acupuncture treatments help boost immunity, while balancing and regulating the body’s Qi (Energy). Acupuncture can reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections and shorten the length of time that somebody is ill. If you’re already sick, help is available.
Cataracts: Clouding your Vision
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of reduced vision in adults. They occur when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy due to sun exposure over the years. Symptoms include blurred vision, glare when driving at night, and more rarely, double vision. Wearing good quality sunglasses outdoors is the number one way to block Ultra-Violet radiation from the sun. This will slow down the onset and progression of cataracts.
Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
Preparing for labour begins long before a woman reaches term. Regular acupuncture during pregnancy supports and maintains the woman’s health and the health of the pregnancy. The strength of acupuncture is that it helps supplement, regulate, and harmonize the processes taking place. They can then unfold smoothly and unimpeded, helping foster the conditions necessary for labour to start and progress naturally. Many women pre-book their acupuncture treatments to coincide with midwife or obstetrician visits, and alternate them with their massage, physio and chiro treatments. This helps the body and mind to more fully maximize and integrate the benefits of each treatment.
Get Back to Exercise
With school in session, it is time to get back into your exercise routines. Go for long walks around the lake or along the water front. Walking with a friend or using your Walking Poles is the key to a revitalized life. Stretching the body increases flexibility and joint range of motion. Having flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Stretching also increases the blood flow to your muscles allowing your body to move, so you can enjoy those long walks and to feel good and refreshed for those busy days ahead. Make the move to a healthier life.
A Special Peace of Mind
Making final arrangements ahead of time is a wise and considerate decision made by more and more families today. It guarantees that your wishes are observed and spares your family from undue pressure at a time of great emotional stress. By planning step-by-step while minds are clear, families can discuss creative and budgetary options. Payments can be made in today’s prices. Perhaps the most important reason to plan your own cemetery arrangements in advance is that it provides a special peace of mind. With everything in place, you can go about the business of living.
Residential Care Options
It is hard to watch the health of your loved one decline. Choosing residential care is an emotional and difficult time for the individual and their family. Exercising due diligence when choosing a home will pay off with a lot of peace of mind knowing that your loved one’s physical and medical challenges are met. Look beyond the decor and focus on the inner “gut” feeling you get when walking into a facility. Smaller private residential care can be a great alternative to the large institutions. It is also a solution while waiting for your turn for an Island Health subsidized bed.
How to Stay Active this Fall
Here are some tips from Parks and Recreation to help you stay active this fall season: * Change Your Perspective – Being active keeps you healthy. * Try Something New – Parks and Recreation now has Zumba drop-in classes at Oliver Wood for only $7. * Get Creative at Home – Invest in a few pieces of equipment and exercise for a few minutes each day. * Buddy Up – Make a commitment to exercise with somebody else. * Set a Goal –How about getting in 10,000 steps every day for three months?
Looking for ways to stay active? Check out the Activity Guide or visit recreation.nanaimo.ca.
