Demonized for decades, fat is now recognised as one solution for many brain related disorders such as depression and Alzheimer’s. Our brains require Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) but unlike cholesterol that is produced in our liver and intestines, our bodies do not produce EFA. We have to get them from the food we eat. These essential fatty acids known as Omega 3 and 6’s help build brains structures as well as the Nerves and Neurotransmitters required for optimal health. Good sources of omega 3’s include sardines, salmon, nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oils and free range eggs.

People travel from all over the world to visit British Columbia. A stress-fee way to experience our many attraction is to leave the organizing and driving to the professionals. Sit back in a spacious, modern and air-conditioned bus without worrying about traffic or space on the ferry. Spend time socializing with friends or meet new ones, while your own personal chauffeur gets you safely to where you are going. Make this the year to experience the fireworks at Butchart Gardens, take a trip on the Lady Rose or go see the Blue Jays play in Seattle.

The feet are one of the most neglected parts of the body. Any problems occurring in the feet affects everyday performance and quality of life. A medical pedicure is not just a simple trimming or buffing of the nails. It starts with a special foot soak to soften the nails and callouses for easy removal. A full foot gait analysis, bone structure, nail and skin assessment determine any problem areas. Your qualified foot care practitioner can provide advice and tools necessary to prevent potential injury or infection. A quality “medi-pedi” takes up to an hour and includes treatment records and a client consultation.

Here are some tips to keep your eyes safe and healthy. Wear eye protection when playing sports. Maintain a healthy weight; being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions which can impact the eyes. Eat right to protect your sight; a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy ones is important for keeping your eyes healthy. Be cool and wear your shades, preferable ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B radiation. Make an appointment with your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam to ensure that your eyes are healthy.

Yorgos Kyritsis is a Geopathologist, an expert in identifying and measuring the negative energies we are exposed to daily. He can assess whether you are being affected by electromagnetic fields from microwave towers, cell phones and WiFi or from Geopathic Fields of harmful radiation that emanate from the Earth. Kyritsis will clarify how these energies create stress and how we can protect ourselves from radiation which impacts our vitality, our sleep and may be a major factor underlying serious health issues we are experiencing. Presentations in Parksville, June 14 and in Nanaimo, June 20th. Admission is by donation.

If you or a loved one have concerns about memory loss or other symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is important to be evaluated by a physician. A thorough medical history, mental status and mood testing, physical and neurological exam and tests such as blood tests and brain imaging can be used to rule out other causes of dementia like symptoms, such as thyroid, head trauma, infections, depression etc. There are many types of dementia; a diagnosis is so important when looking at the best way to manage each individual’s condition.