Chiropractic care can play a crucial role in boosting your natural immune system this cold and flu season. The spine houses the nervous system, which controls and coordinates the body’s functions, including the immune response. Misalignments in the spine can disrupt nervous system communication, potentially weakening the immune system. Chiropractic adjustments help correct these misalignments, enhancing nerve function and supporting optimal communication between the brain and the body. Improved nervous system function can promote better immune response, helping the body fight off infections and diseases more effectively. Regular chiropractic care, combined with a healthy lifestyle, can naturally strengthen your body’s defense mechanisms.
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Nurturing Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season can bring joy but also heighten feelings of loneliness, especially for seniors. Isolation during this time can impact mental well-being, increasing stress, anxiety, or depression. Staying socially active, engaged, and connected can reduce these effects, providing companionship, reducing stress, and uplifting spirits.
Homecare Solutions for Everyone (HSE) helps ease holiday loneliness with compassionate caregivers who provide: – Companionship: Friendly visits with conversations and activities.
– Festive Participation: Support with holiday events and decorations.
– Daily Assistance: Help with routines, supporting independence.
This holiday season, contact HSE to bring comfort and connection to loved ones in need.
Happy Holidays from Accura Denture Clinic!
Our offices will be closed Friday, December 20 at 3:00 pm for the Christmas holidays and reopen in early January. We are doing some small renovations to the lab to accommodate added equipment and are unsure how long it will take. To all, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Diwali, Happy Kwanzaa! There are at least eight significant religious and cultural celebrations at this time of year, including a time of rest and renewal practiced by First Nations peoples. Work for peace around the world; the “War to end all wars” didn’t. Contact us here at Accura Denture Clinic for all your denture needs.
Give Yourself a Gift
The holidays are a perfect opportunity to nurture yourself while giving and receiving. Amid all the hustle and bustle, give yourself the gift of time to relax and be calm. Is this difficult for you? Gift yourself a Body Code session that can help you release any unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions to make this season easier for you. A Certified Body Code/Emotion Code Practitioner can assist you in taking time to relax and enjoy the beauty of this season. Call today for a complimentary information session and discover how to release negative emotions that no longer serve you.
Blue Christmas Service – Dec 21, 2024
It has been and is our pleasure to reach out with this Blue Christmas Service. All Welcome! The service takes place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, located at 4235 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo. “Perhaps you are grieving the loss of a loved one; feeling sad, sick, lonely, and anxious about the holiday season or future while others are celebrating. We want you to know you aren’t alone. When you leave the service and God’s house, our prayer is that you will feel uplifted, peaceful, comforted, and experience God’s love for you.”
Neck and Shoulder Pain: A Common Affliction
Neck and shoulder pain affects millions of people worldwide, ranging from dull aches to sharp, mobility-limiting sensations. Common causes include poor posture, repetitive motions, stress, and injuries. Sufferers often experience tension headaches, reduced range of motion, and numbness in the arms. The pain can be debilitating, decreasing productivity and quality of life. While painkillers may offer temporary relief, many seek long-term solutions. Therapies like acupuncture and cupping address root causes, offering more comprehensive relief. These techniques may provide lasting results for those struggling with persistent neck and shoulder discomfort. Don’t let neck and shoulder pain control your life. Call today.
Wishing You Health
As we settle into the busy holiday season, we like to honour our relationship with our customers. Thank you for trusting our team to take care of your overall health and well-being and for choosing a locally-owned pharmacy for your healthcare needs. We will continue to provide personalized pharmacy services, including free local delivery, medication reviews, compounding, vaccinations, and so much more! Your pharmacist can help to make sure your medication is the right fit and introduce you to tools that make day-to-day medication management easier. We care about your health!
Making Christmas Magic for Residents in Need
The SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program has been spreading the joy of Christmas to local residents in need for over 50 years. With community support, we can ensure that children and youth in the area find a special gift under their tree on Christmas morning. Additionally, families and individuals will receive grocery store gift cards, allowing them to choose food that is meaningful to them during the holidays. You can support the program through a financial donation. Help us fill the SOS Toy Shop by donating a new, unwrapped gift. For more information or to register, please visit the SOS website.
Treatment Centres during the Holidays
Treatment Centres are more crucial than ever during the holiday season to provide continuous support as the holiday season can be a very challenging time for many people, and those struggling with mental health issues and/or addiction may find it even more difficult to stay on the right path. Treatment centres never close, as some of our youth need us more than ever during the holidays. At Valley Hill, our treatment center is rooted in individualized care, emphasizing empowerment, trauma-informed approaches, and family involvement. We offer nonjudgmental and compassionate approach while fostering a safe, supportive environment for youth facing various challenges
Gift Clarity and Peace with Access Bars
This season, give the transformative gift of Access Bars, available in any denomination or service. Running a person’s Access Bars is a gentle, hands-on technique that helps release limiting points of view that may be holding them back. During a session, outdated perspectives and emotional “baggage” are cleared, creating space for true self-expression and a fresh outlook. After an Access Bars session, recipients may experience better sleep, reduced stress, improved mental clarity, and a boost in energy. This thoughtful gift offers a pathway to personal growth and empowerment, helping loved ones manifest their goals with greater ease.
Enjoying the Holidays with Hearing Loss
If you have a hearing loss, attending family gatherings with many people can be stressful. Here are three tips to ensure a sound-filled holiday season. 1. Spend time with family members one-on-one. 2. Try to sit next to someone who will be willing to keep you in on the conversation if you miss anything that has been said. 3. Book a check of your hearing aids before the holiday season starts to ensure they are working their best. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the laughter of your kids, grandkids, or family members as they open presents or sit around the table. Happy Holidays!
