The benefits of floatation therapy are numerous and far-reaching. One of the most appealing benefits is enhancing creativity, learning, and memory to give a boost to our ability to think, learn, and solve problems. Flotation therapy can also help us relax, which can lead to reduced blood pressure and cortisol levels, elevated moods, better sleep, and improved self-esteem. Other physical benefits include faster muscle recovery thanks to flotation therapy’s ability to reduce lactic acid and perceived pain levels, as well as fewer tension headaches from a tight neck and tense shoulders. Take some time to float yourself to wellness!

Muscle health is key to your overall health and wellness. The health of your muscles is affected by nutrition, lifestyle, and activity levels. Inactivity is the biggest contributor which may result in low muscle mass and decreased strength, and function. Want to change your outcome? Start by knowing where you’re at. A baseline litmus test can assess how you sit to stand, how fast your gait is, and your overall strength and endurance. The key to a winning strategy is to be proactive about your heath! Decrease sedentary time, increase leisure activity, and have structured exercise. You only get one body – so it’s important to keep it in working order!

When working out, you may find yourself gravitating towards more intense forms of exercise, but taking things back to the building blocks of movement has its merits too. You can support both how you feel and move, prevent injury, and revolutionize what you get out of your workouts. Practicing gentler movement and attending massage therapy can help you connect with your body’s needs and tendencies. Rather than building strength on a house of cards, develop good muscle coordination and create a solid foundation.

Dustin Kseniuk is a practicing LPN who graduated from nursing school with honours from Discovery Community College in July 2018. He also has advanced footcare training with PEDEducation through the University of the Fraser Valley. Originally from Saskatchewan, Dustin moved to the island in 2014 and has been working as a nurse and living in Courtenay since 2018. Dustin started his business to provide nail trimming and filing, callus and corn reduction, complete lower limb assessment, as-needed referrals, and much more from the comfort of clients’ homes. The business is fully insured and provides easy access to professional footcare.

Did you know that up to 80% of premature cardiovascular disease is preventable with a healthy lifestyle? Yet, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in men. Here are my top lifestyle recommendations to prevent heart disease: (1) eat a plant based diet including fruits, veggies, fiber, beans/lentils, nuts/seeds, and whole grains. Keep sugar to a minimum. Check out the heart healthy mediterranean diet (2) quit smoking (3) get up and move every 30 mins (4) limit your alcohol (5) learn to manage your stress with meditation or yoga (6) get regular health screens to check your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.