Community News
Commuting by Bike

“Bike commuting has been my choice of transportation from April to October in the last four years,” says Tatiana Tilly, Red Deer Public Library staff and Cyclovia Committee Member. “I love the sense of freedom that comes with biking in our beautiful city and the purposefulness of bike commuting that allows me to stay healthy and fit at the same time it takes me places. Biking is one of my weight management tools and regulates my low blood pressure.” If bike commuting is something you’d like to do, check out what materials we have in the Red Deer Public Library.

Mini-Break Day Camps

Schools out, but you have to work? No problem. Our interpreter will keep your little ones busy with hands-on nature exploration, games, crafts, and new friends. Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. $30/day per child. Before and after care available for a small extra fee. Dates: Sept. 14 – All Things Animals; Oct. 4 & 5 – Crawling and Creeping Critters; Nov. 7, 8, & 9 – Fall Break Fun; and Dec. 6 & 7 – Let It Snow. For more info or to register, visit WaskasooPark.ca, call 403-346-2010, or drop by the Centre.

Product Profile: The Beam™

Did you know that 80% of Canadians will experience back tension? Pam Kats, RMT from Calgary, Alberta, explains, “As a massage therapist, I see a lot of people with back and neck tension and it often stems from their posture at a desk and computer. Our clients like the open, relaxed posture they can maintain at home with The Beam™.” Brandi G., from Vancouver, BC, shares, “I like to put my Beam™ at the back of my chair. It keeps my posture straight, which reduces tension in my shoulders. I’m so grateful for this product.”

Meet the Professional

Jennifer Fookes, RPh., BSc. Pharm, owns Mortar & Pesto, an independent pharmacy that bridges modern medicine and traditional healing. She is an integrative pharmacist with special skills in compounding, bioidentical hormones and nutritional approaches to health. One of the first pharmacists in Alberta to create a consultation-based practice, she collaborates with an extended network of interdisciplinary practitioners. Jenn is a sought-after health professional who has taken additional training in functional medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Uniquely, she uses quality of life indicators such as perceived energy, sleep satisfaction and digestive health help guide her approach.

Considering Botox?

Choose your provider carefully. Practitioners with minimal knowledge may perform Botox injections. Make sure the person injecting you is an expert in facial anatomy and aesthetic procedures, such as a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. The face has more than 40 muscles. Each plays an important role in creating facial expression. An inexperienced provider will be less familiar with the anatomy of the face, leading to possible complications and poor results. In fact, less experienced providers may end up using more volume of Botox (costing you more) to achieve the same result, simply because their application is less precise.

Wellnessnews Health Expo

The Wellnessnews is proud to present the largest Health Expo north of the Malahat. On September 22nd, join us at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo for a day of wellbeing. With over 100 exhibitors and several one hour health talks, it will be a day to explore various approaches to health, nutrition, fitness and overall wellbeing. The Expo is FREE. VIP tickets will be available in September where you get your Wellnessnews or from one of the exhibitors. While not required to attend, tickets redeemed raise funds for Nanaimo Community Kitchens. Check the Health Expo website for an updated exhibitor list and scheduled health talks. See you September 22nd.

Essential Oils for Relaxation

Essential oils are amazing for enhancing relaxation. Simply smelling oils such as lavender, grapefruit, frankincense, neroli, cedarwood, or blends such as “Stress Away,” “Aromaease,” or “Deep Relief” can be enough to calm your nerves. You can add them to Epsom salts for a lovely bath, diffuse them, add your favorite to a spray bottle (plus water) and spray your linens. Try placing a drop on a cotton ball or clothes peg and placing it in your car vent. These are just a few ways to feel the beneficial effects of these pleasant aromas.

Squeaky Clean Facial – Testimonial

People on Vancouver Island are discovering the benefits of a Squeaky Clean Ultrasonic Facial. One happy client wrote, “My skin feels amazing. I kept running my hands over my cheeks and jawline and am so shocked at how smooth my skin feels. Seriously. It is the most beneficial facial I’ve ever had. I still feel like my face is lighter, and almost feels “empty” in a good way. Like before my skin just felt bloated or something. I wish I had discovered this sooner!!” – Kerry . This gentle process is suitable for all skin types as an effective method of skin care.

The Odds of Winning the Lottery

Did you know that regardless of how many people purchase a lottery ticket for any given draw, the odds remain the same? Whether hundreds of thousands of players purchase tickets, or only 3 people purchase tickets, the odds of winning remains the same. If the jackpot grows to $40M or $50M, the odds of winning remain the same as if the jackpot sat at $100K. The odds of winning 6/49 is just less than one in 14 million; winning Lotto Max odds is one in 86 million. Betting on a win is very slim. The odds of losing remain 1:13,999,999 for 6/49.

Benefits of Shiatsu Massage

Shiatsu is a Japanese hands-on therapeutic massage working the meridians and pressure points throughout the body. This non-invasive therapy addresses a wide range of body ailments such as muscle tension, stress, chronic pain and digestive issues. Shiatsu uses a firm steady pressure to release tension allowing the practitioner to probe deeper, stimulating circulation of vital nutrients. The practitioner is trained to recognize patterns of disharmony providing valuable insight and body awareness for the client.

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!”