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Spring Clean the Medicine Cabinet

Here are a few tips to clean up your medicine cabinet and other places where medication and vitamins are stored: Gather all medications in one place. Check the expiration date of each item. Set aside any medications that you no longer take or that have expired. Set aside any medication that is not in its original container or whose appearance, consistency, or odour has changed. Take all discarded medications and vitamins to your pharmacist for safe and ecological disposal. Do not throw them into the waste basket, sink, or toilet. The Medicine Shoppe can help with the cleanup process and disposal.

Natural Solutions for Health Challenges

Many of us are seeking natural solutions to protect our most precious asset – our health. Lucy Liu, the founder of Optimal Health Solutions, offers a wide range of healing modalities including holistic nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbal and energy medicine, and more. She is a Registered Dietitian, TCM Practitioner, Herbalist, Reiki Master, and energy healer with many years of clinical practice in healthcare. She uses a variety of healing modalities and her experience to resolve the root causes of your health challenges effectively and without drugs. Visit her website for more information and contact her to book a health consultation today.

Profile: Frequensea Healing Space

Frequensea Healing Space is a new wellness centre that offers a welcoming, safe space where you can come to experience the power of the Energy Enhancement System™. The EESystem™ generates multiple bio-active energy fields, including “scalar waves,” which promote *cell regeneration, *improved immune function, *pain relief, *detoxification of the body, *elevated moods, and *assist in balancing the brain to increase energy levels. It uses custom-installed computers to generate energy fields that can promote healing. Combining body, mind, spirit, and science can help you achieve peak performance and reach higher states of health, consciousness, and self-actualization. The future is here.

Wellness Expo – March 23 – FREE to Attend

Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® is thrilled to present the 4th Annual Wellness Expo on March 23 at Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo. The Expo is FREE to attend. It will be a day to explore various approaches to health, nutrition, fitness, and overall well-being. Explore, transform, escape, and shop! You will find great fashion and products for your home that all contribute to feeling good. Check the Wellness Expo website for a list of exhibitors, health talks, and door prizes.

Discover the Health Benefits of Volunteering

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can be difficult to carve out time to volunteer. Giving back to the community and supporting others can have greater health benefits than we realize. Volunteering helps keep you mentally stimulated while reducing stress, combating depression, and providing a sense of purpose. It can also help improve your social life and create meaningful connections. SOS has a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including helping at the thrift shop, driving residents to medical appointments, and being a mentor for local youth. Contact SOS today to find a role that fits your life and interests.

A Clear Complexion Is Achievable at Any Age

Achieving an even skin tone is a common goal addressed by various treatments. Topical solutions like vitamin C serums and chemical peels work to fade dark spots and promote overall brightness. Laser therapies target pigmentation, reducing redness, veins, or discoloration. They also target dull and loose skin. Regular use of sunscreen is crucial to prevent further damage. Consult a laser technician to determine the most effective approach. Consistent skincare and professional treatments contribute to a radiant, uniform complexion, instilling confidence in those seeking to overcome issues like hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone. We can help!

Relationships are Everything

Relationships are part of humans’ ingenious and innate mechanism for healing. To remain in connection with the Other, we do the work we might not otherwise do, ultimately mending our relationship with ourselves as well. As the newest associate at Shore Counselling Services in Nanaimo, Jude brings a wealth of integrated, experiential and trauma-informed practices to the art of relationships with a sound integration of professional, evidence-based practices. Non-Violent Communication and the Way of Council are two of the integrations seeing the greatest results. Book a 1-hour Couples Consult with Jude by visiting our website. Consult is available online or in Nanaimo.

Profile: Pacific Pearl Dental Dental Hygiene Clinic

Pacific Pearl Dental Hygiene Clinic Inc. was founded in Ladysmith in 2019 by Ricki Weissbach. Fast forward to 2022, when she met her now-business partner, Natalie Cuthbert. It wasn’t long before they realized that they shared a passion for dental hygiene and entrepreneurship. These two women are very excited to be expanding the Pacific Pearl business, with a second office now open in Nanaimo. With 25 years of experience between Ricki and Natalie, they both strive to make their clients feel welcome and cared for. These women make dental hygiene comfortable, easily accessible, and provide a service with minimal wait times.

March is Social Work Month!

Social workers play a critical role in the health of our community by supporting individuals, groups, and families. Their goal is to ensure their clients have housing, know about benefits and resource programs they can access, and help facilitate housing and employment opportunities. For seniors, social workers work to reduce social isolation, counsel family members and friends about how to support aging loved ones, and ensure their clients receive the medical services they need. Social workers deserve a big pat on the back for all they do to support the most vulnerable members of our community.

Gaming vs Gambling

Once upon a time, gaming and gambling were separate forms of entertainment, vying for their respective market share. In today’s world, now that people of all ages have wide-ranging access to the internet and smartphones, these industries have become powerhouses within their respective worlds. How people gamble has changed. How our youth play video games has changed as well: Never-ending self-contained online worlds, rife with micro-transactions fuel increased spending to simply keep up in the game. If this all sounds foreign to you, please connect with an under-40 gaming enthusiast near you. Gaming and gambling have changed. Now, there is even more reason to make sure we are doing both responsibly.

Pre-Plan for Peace of Mind

Pre-planning for your final wishes is a compassionate choice that relieves your family of the burdensome task during a time of grief. It provides financial security, shielding against rising costs and disputes. Furthermore, it offers emotional support, allowing loved ones to come together, grieve, and bond. Planning your farewell in advance ensures that your specific wishes and budget are met. It becomes a cherished gift for your loved ones, enabling you to share your life’s story one last time. Remember, if you want to live well and die well, you need to plan your funeral well!