You’re cuddling with your pet and are hit with a strange, ugly odor from their mouth. You think, when was the last time I brushed their teeth? Like most, the answer would be, never. Dental consultations and digital x-rays are an essential part in helping veterinarians perform the proper procedures needed on your pet since it detects any early infections or bone changes. Digital x-rays take the guessing work out of pet dental care – they increase extraction effectiveness making sure all pieces of the tooth are removing including the roots that can case pain and discomfort, and infection, when left behind.

A new year brings a sense of renewal, resolve and hope for improved health and happiness. Because your time, relationships and peace of mind are valuable, resolve that 2019 is the time to make your estate and health-related wishes known. It’s important to start talking about your wishes now, while you’re healthy and have the capacity to make these important life decisions. Seeking counsel regarding estate planning can address concerns about financial circumstances, ensure your intentions are fulfilled, navigate issues that may arise while in care, and manage the risk and expense of future estate litigation.

Ingredients: 6 ripe tomatoes, 1 green and 1 red bell pepper, 1 avocado, 1 small red onion, 225g package of Eatmore Mixed Bean Sprouts, 1 jalapeno pepper, 2 cloves of garlic (crushed) handful of chopped fresh cilantro, juice of one lime. Dice all ingredients and combine in a bowl with Eatmore Mixed Bean Sprouts. Refrigerate a few hours. Serve with organic tortilla chips or Belgium Endive leaves for dipping.

Ever since local mixed media artist Sally Towers-Sybblis was a child, she had a passion for creating. She believes her process is simple: start and the painting will evolve and finish itself. Sally loves to use colour in her work; the more colour, the happier the work becomes. “I want my work to reflect a sense of fun and spontaneity!” she says. It’s important to Sally to include the community in her work, so she teaches classes on a regular basis. “Sharing my techniques gives others that same sense of gratification and expression that I receive from creating,” she explains.

A new and innovative wellness clinic is opening in Red Deer in January 2019! Located in Gasoline Alley West, this new clinic combines the talents of co-owners, Dr. Candice Staniek, ND and Stephen Roberts, Counsellor/Brainspotting Specialist (among other practitioners of various professions), to address the origin(s) of issues you may be experiencing. Through outpatient treatment programs, core packages, and multiple collaborative services they will attend to your whole health, all within a warm and welcoming environment.

AOR’s PRO Andrographis contains a high dose, single nutrient for flexible dosing of the traditional Chinese cooling herb andrographis paniculata. This herb has been attributed to reducing susceptibility to and recovery times from numerous bacterial and viral infections, including: the common cold, intestinal infections, and urinary tract infections. It’s been shown to clinically reduce the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms, with noticeable improvements within three days. Many of the andrographis formulas available have a low concentration of the active constituent andrographolides. AOR’s PRO Andrographis is standardized to include 33% andrographolides, equivalent to 6-9g of the raw herb.

Q: My siblings and I are concerned about where my elderly father should live. How do we work through our different opinions? A: Well-meaning relatives may disagree with one another or with the aging person about where they should live and the level of care they require. Lawyers work with the family and excellent resources within the community to help ensure that the legal needs of vulnerable people and those who care about them are met. This work can also include discussions about financial circumstances, concerns, and estate planning.

Acne can destroy a person’s spirit, self-confidence, and well-being. In 2015, it was estimated that acne affected 633 million people globally. Although less common in adulthood, it persists in nearly half of affected people into their twenties and thirties, and a smaller group continue to have difficulties into their forties. There are several safe and effective acne treatments available, such as chemical facial peels; steroid injection of deep acne cysts (often takes them away in three days); medically supervised acne treatments; oral antibiotics; and advanced skin care regimes designed to target and eradicate unsightly acne.