Sweating serves an important function, but for some it causes personal embarrassment and worry. There are options, such as FDA-approved BOTOX® Medical, to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and help resolve concerns. The Canadian Association of Medical Spas and Aesthetic Surgeons recommends that BOTOX® Medical should only be given by or under the direction of “a licensed and authorized health-care professional who is trained and qualified to provide Botox education and treatment.” Treatments can last up to 6 months and the cost often covered by private health care plans. Visit www.camacs.ca to learn more. Dr. Raymond Comeau, BMSc, MD, CCFP, Horizon Medicine Centres, HorizonMedicine.ca

Participating in any run/walk can elevate your mood, prevent or manage diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression, while actively taking in the natural beauty of city trails. Designed for girls/women of all ages and fitness levels, the 2018 event on May 12 will raise money for the Mustard Seed’s School Lunch Program. Sarah, a RDPCN Support Nurse shares, “The positive energy of women supporting women is incredible and the participant swag bags, Wellness Expo and Market, and draw prizes are fantastic. It’s FUN and supports a great cause! I will definitely be back this year!”

Active Release Technique (ART) is a soft tissue system protocol that finds and helps to repair problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. A wide assortment of conditions, which usually result from overused muscles that can eventually succumb to large tears, micro-tears and/or lack of oxygen, can be resolved with ART. It works by having the provider identify the problem tissue and direct a specific tension in the tough, thick scar tissue while the patient moves the affected area in a specific direction. For more information, visit www.activerelease.com.

Preschool and school-aged camps at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau all summer long guarantee lots of warm weather fun! Outdoor adventures, mystery solving, a trip through time: something for every young explorer!
Early bird rates before June 1: $60 preschool/$125 school-aged per child. Early drop off/late pick up available. Call 403-346-2010, ext. 111 or visit WaskasooPark.ca for more information or to register.

Looking for a safe and virtually painless procedure to get rid of your varicose veins? Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy is an alternative to surgical stripping to treat varicose veins. This procedure improves appearance and reduces the health risks associated with blood pooling. Treatment is fast and can be less invasive than surgery, as well as offers little to no downtime or discomfort. Advantages of sclerotherapy can include providing quick relief from symptoms, causing no downtime with minimal risk of side effects, being minimally invasive with no scarring, and providing long-lasting results.

Explore the city of Red Deer one pathway at a time! The Run Red Deer Race Series consists of three events – April 21, June 30, and October 27 – open to all ages and abilities. Chip timing and low fees, a great way to stay motivated all year long. Register for one or get all three with a series package and save! Run Red Deer Race Series, Series.RunRedDeer.com

Red Deer Primary Care Network offers a sleep program designed by Harvard University. The program is based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a promising solution to insomnia. The program guides participants to address anxious thoughts about sleep and replace them with positive thoughts. The program includes relaxation, sleep hygiene, and timing techniques. In the five-week program, people also record and report their sleep in a sleep diary and receive feedback. People with insomnia can register for the program. More info at www.RedDeerPcn.com or call 403-343-9100.

Exciting NEW weekend program starting March 3! New theme each weekend: Day 1 – craft and interactive show and tell, Day 2 – guided outdoor activity. Games, walk n’ talks, critters, rock hounding, snowshoes, space science, and more! All ages welcome. Suggested admission of $2/person/day. Drop-in program from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, some exceptions (e.g., Easter Sunday event). Call 403-346-2010, ext. 111 for more info.

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As our population ages, there will be an increasing need to ensure that those who have become vulnerable as a result of frailty (physical and mental) are protected. Well-meaning friends and relatives may disagree with one another or with the aging person about where they should live and who will care for them. There may also be concerns about financial circumstances and estate planning. We work with a number of excellent resources within the community to ensure that the legal needs of these vulnerable people and those who care about them are met.