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Community News
Do You Suffer From Hypertension?
Hypertension affects more than one in five Canadians. The Government of Canada states that it is the number one reason for taking medication. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty controlling their blood pressure even with conventional medical treatments. If the cause of your hypertension is due to plaque build-up in your arteries, very often it can be helped naturally. To determine if there is arterial narrowing and restricted blood flow, a simple, non-invasive test using digital pulsewave analysis can be performed. Depending on the results, specific nutritional formulations can be taken to open the arteries, thereby decreasing blood pressure.
The KETO Diet
Here are some facts about the new ketogenic diet everyone is talking about. The Keto Diet allows you to utilize fat instead of carbs by limiting them, and thus maintaining low insulin levels. You are allowed to eat healthy fats and a limited amount of proteins to maintain muscle mass. The diet also allows for a limited amount of low sugar carbs that have lots of fibre. Several diabetics have tried it and succeeded in losing weight and improving their health in several ways. Talk to KetoDietMD.com today to find out if the Keto diet is a good fit for you.
Get Your Mouth Checked!
An oral health exam is critical to the maintenance of your overall wellbeing. You should have your mouth checked at least once a year for prevention and treatment of any ailments. Even if you don’t have any live teeth, it’s important to make sure there are no signs of infections or early signs of cancer, growths, or cysts, and that your dentures are fitting you well. Leaving problems untreated usually leads to pain, periodontal disease, or tooth loss, and could make treatment more difficult, so it’s best to deal with problems early, or, if possible, prevent them.
Chiropractor Care is Simple
Modern life is filled with opportunities that cause misalignment in the joints of the spine. Sitting, bending, lifting, trauma, and poor posture while using computers and mobile phones can all cause strain on the neck and back. This strain can damage the soft tissues of the spine, including the delicate nervous system that is housed within. So, what happens when your spine becomes misaligned? Neck pain, back pain, headaches, sciatica, and more. But sometimes pain doesn’t occur until the damage accumulates. Chiropractic can help to gently re-align, reduce strain, and restore function to this delicate spinal system. When was the last time you had your spine examined by a doctor of chiropractic?
Loneliness May Lead to Bad Health
Several studies have shown social isolation can negatively affect your health. This National Institute on Aging primer notes that loneliness can lead to high blood pressure, depression, and put you at greater risk of illness. That could mean more doctor’s visits and higher health care costs. And what if you or your loved one takes a fall with no one around? Beyond the physical pain, the financial implications could be high. And then there’s the emotional toll of social isolation, which can be even more devastating. These are all things to consider when deciding whether you or your loved one spend the next chapter of life at home or in a senior living community.
Halloween Safety for Hearing-Impaired Children
Halloween is fun for many children. Wearing costumes, collecting candy and spooking others is always a great time. Halloween for hearing impaired children, however, can be difficult or even dangerous. Here are some quick, easy ways to make Halloween fun and safe for your children and grandchildren so that they can enjoy everything Halloween has to offer!
• Avoid masks. Wearing a mask can dislodge or block hearing aids.
• Using reflective tape or flashing items are a great way to have children stand out during the darker hours of trick-or-treating.
• Instill the importance of always using crosswalks to get across streets.
Community Event
Community Event
Grand Opening! Join Us At Red River Coop Grant Park for our Grand Opening Oct 5th 2019! 10am-6pm Featuring the New Health and Wellness Department! Come down and meet your Health and Wellness Advisor Dayna.
Samples, prizes, and more!
Fall Raking Tips
Colourful fall leaves are beautiful, but cleaning them up can be a chore! These tips may help reduce injury while raking. Wear proper shoes with good grip to prevent slipping, as well as well-fitting gloves to avoid having to grip the rake too hard. Use proper yard tools and keep from over-reaching to help prevent strain on your back. Switching sides with the rake allows you to share the work between sides. Make sure to bend with your knees when picking up the leaves and bags. Breaks are also helpful, so take a rest when you need it. Happy raking!
Moving Through Fear
Anything new and big that requires major change in our lives often comes with some fear attached. Starting a new relationship or ending one that is no longer working, having a baby, changing careers, navigating an illness or death or taking a leap into an unknown path all bring up deep fear. There are two kinds of fear; the one that paralyzes us and keeps us stuck and the one that awakens us and guides us into our new selves. We often need to grieve our losses, creating space for what’s to come by taking small, manageable steps. Embracing life’s uncertainty instead of controlling it. Fear accompanies anything worth doing and reminds us we are on the edge of our comfort zone as we muster the courage, vision and action to walk the bridge between new and old.
Seniors and Stress
Chronic stress is harmful to people of all ages, but its impact on older adults can be particularly severe, increasing the risk of age-related diseases, hastening cognitive decline, and even triggering falls. Stressors that are common amongst the elderly include loss of control, personal loss, declining health, financial worries, personal safety, and loss of independence. To reduce stress, get regular exercise, eat balanced meals to ensure the mind and body are properly fueled, and ask for help. Talking with a trusted family member, friend, or healthcare professional, at the very least, releases pent-up stress and may even lead to a solution.
