If you are a side sleeper, you need a different type of pillow than your friend who sleeps on her back. When choosing a pillow, pick one with natural fills and organic cotton casings; avoid fills made with chemicals. Wool, organic/natural latex, kapok and buckwheat pillow fillings are all breathable, healthy and supportive. The pillow should be matched with your preferential sleep position. Some pillows are fully customizable, allowing you to unzip and remove some filling to create your perfect pillow height. Make sure to do a bed test before you purchase to find the perfect pillow for you.
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Community Profile: Fit Body Boot Camp
Nanaimo Fit Body Boot Camp offers a fitness and fat loss workout program designed to burn fat and get you in the best shape of your life. Workouts are designed to shed your unwanted body fat in the shortest amount of time possible while giving you maximum results under the supervision of qualified personal trainers. Sessions are offered throughout the week; in the morning before work/school hours and in the evening after work/school hours. They have a workout time that will fit your schedule! Since the workouts are only 30 minutes long, you can be in and out in no time.
Easy Warm-Up Exercises
With the beautiful weather of summer comes an increase in many people’s activity levels. We are more motivated to get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. With the increase in physical activity comes an increase in activity-related injuries and muscle strains. To reduce injury occurrence, a very simple thing we all can do is some easy warm-up exercises. Lunges, bending forward, arm circles, side bending, and jumping jacks are some great exercises that can warm up and stretch a lot of muscles before we get going. Post-exercise stretching will also reduce your risk of injury. Enjoy the sunshine!
Exercise in the Morning
Scheduling your workouts first thing in the morning likely means they will not get canceled or interrupted by other commitments which help establish a workout routine. Engaging in morning exercise will help you feel more awake and improve physical and mental energy. Morning workouts help improve your sleep – A study showed that people who exercised regularly in the morning reported that their sleep improved. Nanaimo Parks and Recreation offers a variety of morning fitness opportunities, including fitness classes, weight rooms, public swims and walking trails found throughout the City. For more information, please visit www.nanaimo.ca.
EveryBODY is better with Bowen!
Have you ever had an accident or been injured? Have you had surgery or just plain stress? Most of us can answer YES to these question. These traumas leave a footprint of disturbance or tension (fight or flight) in the body that need to be dealt with. Bowen Therapy is a gentle way to reset and unwind to the rest and repair state. Bowen therapy works on the soft connective tissue (fascia) of the body and consists of sequences of small moves, each at a specific site on the body. It is safe for all ages and conditions.
Benefits of Chemical Peels
Are you looking for smoother, fresher looking skin? A safe and non-toxic chemical peel removes dead skin cells and stimulate your skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin. It can be used to treat a broad range of common skin concerns. A chemical peel provides immediate results and, over time, continues to improve skin texture, reduce pore size, improve acne prone skin and even out your skin tone. A highly trained medical skin care specialist customizes the treatment to meet your unique needs. Call for a complimentary consultation to explore this exciting process.
A Romp Back in Time
“Grease was first performed in 1971 in the original Kingston Mines nightclub in Chicago. Playwrights Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey created that original play as a raunchy, raw, aggressive, and vulgar show, intended to shake things up with its shock value.
The Broadway version was much less aggressive, becoming the musical we know and love. The language and action are toned down, but the underlying themes are there; love, friendship, peer pressure, rebellion, and class conflict all couched in rollicking 50’s rock, energetic dancing, fight stunts, biting one-liners, and comedic gags. Grease is a romp back in time that you won’t want to miss!”
Keep Hydrated During the Summer
Remembering to drink your water is important but electrolytes need to be replenished too. In the summer you can get your extra water through food such as melons, especially watermelons. They are high in Vitamins A, B6, C, key electrolytes and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. To make Watermelon Salad, combine 1 lb watermelon and one long English cucumber, both cubed into bite size pieces with 10-20 mint and basil leaves and cubed mozzarella cheese. Dressing: combine 2 Tbsp raw honey with juice of ½ lemon, splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!
Boost Your Love Life with Acupuncture
If your love life needs a boost, have you considered Acupuncture to help a sagging libido? Acupuncture may just be the ticket to improve your love life and reignite your fire. Waning sexual interest can be due to both emotional and physical issues including hormonal imbalances and relationship conflicts. Chinese medicine sees low libido as an imbalance of Qi (energy) within the organ systems. Once the cause of the problems has been discovered, specific points on the body are addressed to strengthen both the mind and body. This can help bring you back to prime sexual health.
Tours for Fun & Social Interaction
Socially isolated seniors can be prone to loneliness. Shrinking social circles and loss of a spouse or friends through death are some of the reasons seniors become socially isolated. There are many opportunities available for socializing for those who want to make new connections. Nanaimo offers many programs such as lunch socials, exercise classes and day trips. Single seniors can find new friends by joining one of the many one day bus tours travelling around our beautiful island. There are tours for every interest; shopping, sightseeing, sports, gaming and much more.
Support for Caregiver Burn Out
When you are the caregiver of a loved one, you need to also take care of yourself. Signs of burn out are: withdrawal from family and friends; feeling blue, irritable and helpless; changes in sleep patterns; getting sick more often; and feelings of resentment. What can you do to support yourself? Talk to a trusted friend or co-worker; set reasonable goals; be realistic about your loved one’s disease, especially if it is a progressive disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Use respite care services when you need a break or while you are assessing care plan changes.
