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Smoking & Your Life Insurance Policy

If you smoke and are looking to buy life insurance in Canada, you can expect to pay a much higher premium than a non-smoker does. On term policies, the premiums can be more than double, and on permanent plans, the difference in rates is less pronounced. The insurance definition of a smoker is a male or female who uses nicotine, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, a nicotine patch, or nicotine gum. Remember that to qualify for preferred rates, the insurance company can look back up to 12 months. Rates can be up to double for smokers on term plans, but only about 25% higher on permanent plans.

What Do Denturists Do?

Denturists help those who are missing some or all of their natural teeth. They design, repair, reline, and make removable dental appliances. Your denturist will collaborate with you, your family, and other healthcare professionals to promote and maintain your oral health.
When making a set of dentures, the objectives are:
• supporting and protecting your gums and the bones in your mouth;
• enhancing your face and holding your jaws the proper distance apart;
• carefully choosing individual teeth to match what you already have; and
• allowing you to speak clearly and chew without stress.

Something More?

No matter what your circumstances, no matter what the past or present, there has always been the hope of connecting with “something more”. Somehow, somewhere tucked away in the recesses of your soul, a part of you has always considered the possibility of that connection and yearned for it. Sometimes, the yearning was strong and urgent. Sometimes, it was so hidden that it was not even identifiable. But it was always there. Perhaps it’s now your turn to explore your own spiritual evolution. Journaling and meditation are two spiritual practices to get you started.

Is my Cell Phone Harming my Health?

You take care of yourself, you eat the right foods, and you exercise. But still, you are not feeling the vibrancy you once had. Perhaps you are part of a group of thousands of people worldwide who suffer from a condition known as electro-hypersensitivity (EHS). EHS results from over-exposure to electricity from building wiring and wireless technology. Not recognizing the health effects caused by EMFs can result in healthcare providers missing an important factor in their search for the causes of illness. The first step in assessing your health is to have an electromagnetic field (EMF) survey conducted of your home and office to reduce or eliminate EMFs.

Feeling Confident

When things are going well, confidence can be easy. But life has a way of heaping on challenges, and we can get swamped and find it hard to bounce back. It doesn’t take much: we can go from feeling able to cope, to feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, frozen, stuck, self-doubting, judged, easily upset, or just plain sad. How do you then handle your expectations, expectations from others and also from yourself? Counselling provides a safe, soothing, and non-judgemental place to talk about your situation and consider your options, to help you rediscover your confidence.

The Right Music at the Right Time

Music is a valuable form of nonverbal expression, speaking for us when we are at a loss for words. Music touches us and affects us on several levels, often all at once: emotional, physical and cognitive. For example, has there ever been a time when you were feeling incredibly sad and by some coincidence a song came on the radio that matched just what you were feeling? The right music at the right time has a way of touching the heart; It is our companion and we do not feel so alone. The music wraps us in its cloak like a loving parent and validates how we are feeling. We are sheltered by it.

Product Review: Avena Original’s Superfood

Hand-harvested and sun-dried, Avena’s Original’s Super Foods choose deliver outstanding nutrition. They combine dense greens and herbs with the nutrition your body needs to thrive. A scoop of Superfood contains 100% RAW living foods such as Cellulase Enzymes, Alpha-Amylase Enzymes, Beta Carotene, Pineapple Fruit, Celery Seed, Kelp, Beet Root, Broccoli Stem/Flower, Kale Leaf, Irish Moss, Artichoke, Echinacea Root, Siberian Ginseng, Horsetail, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf, Barley Grass, Catalase, Whole Mushroom, Acerola Cherry Fruit, Maltase, Alfalfa Herb Top, Dulse Whole Plant, Pea Protein, Protease Enzymes, Milk Thistle, Tomato Fruit, Spinach, Dandelion Root, Lipase, Wheat Grass, & Phytase Enzymes. Every serving is the equivalent of eating a fresh salad or green smoothie!

Why Implant Supported Dentures?

With tissue-only supported dentures, the roots of teeth are removed. And over time, the bone heals and starts to shrink. This process is called resorption and is primarily why dentures get loose and why they periodically require rebasing or refitting. Reasons to consider implant-retained dentures:
• Quality of life improves because the extra support from the implants stabilize movement on the gum tissue
• Loss of jaw bone close to the implants is greatly reduced
• Your appearance or integrity of facial bones is supported, thereby preserving your full facial features
• Choice of more food groups and the ability to chew and digest is enhanced
• Renewed confidence in your smile is empowering and contagious!

Do the Side Hustle

Have you ever thought about a side hustle? A little something on the side that would not interfere with your regular job or home life, but would provide something extra to the budget so that you could use less credit or none at all. Perhaps you want to save for a holiday or new appliance, or to give yourself a spa treatment. What about dog walking, painting, house or pet sitting, tutoring, yard work, and even joining focus groups? With gift-giving season approaching, it would be great to have the funds ahead of time, and side hustles can help you avoid holiday debt.

Travelling with Pets

If you decide to bring your pet along on a trip, take a few things into consideration. Air travel can be particularly dangerous for animals with “pushed in” faces like bulldogs or pugs. Their short nasal passages leave them especially vulnerable to oxygen deprivation. If flying with your pet is the only option, find out whether they can travel in the cabin with you. You must call the airline well in advance; there are limits to the number of animals allowed in the cabin. Travel is a stressful event for animals, so remember to plan ahead of time, and talk with your veterinarian if you have other concerns.

Community Profile: Kelburn Estates

Kelburn Estates Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Centre is a private residential wellness centre on 45 beautiful acres along the red river, here in Manitoba. We pride ourselves in providing confidential and multi-disciplinary expertise for our guests to reclaim, develop, and sustain a meaningful life. A life free from the destructive mental health disease and related substance abuse. Our mission is to create and maintain a lasting relationship with our guests, families, and community service providers. At Kelburn Estates, we will walk with you on your journey to recovery.