Envision September, the beginning of a new season, as the perfect time of the year to make plans for your health and mental awareness as you prepare for the months ahead. It is also a great time to set new goals and reset goals. You may need help to get on the right track with so many other things keeping you busy. A Body Code/Emotion Code session with a Certified Practitioner will assist you in releasing any emotions that are in the way of you achieving your goals. Call for an appointment today!
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Foot Care is Important
Foot care is essential for supporting overall health and well-being. A trained foot care provider can help prevent infections and skin conditions. Management of chronic conditions for individuals with diabetes, neurological issues, and poor circulation can reduce pain and prevent complications. Regular foot examinations are essential for early detection of health issues, reducing falls, and maintaining mobility. Proper and regular attention to foot care should be a part of everyone’s self-care routine. Supportive and well-fitting footwear will also improve comfort and quality of life. Comfort Keepers can help with foot care. Contact us for an appointment with our registered foot care nurse.
Do I Need Sunscreen in September?
It is important to wear sunscreen on exposed skin every month of the year. The UVB, or sunburn rays, are less intense in the fall and winter but can still damage your skin and cause skin thinning, skin cancer, wrinkles, and brown spots. A sunscreen of SPF 50 is recommended when you are outdoors, and it should be reapplied every two hours. If you are inside and away from windows, a reapplication may not be necessary. Be sure to use a generous amount! If you have never used sunscreen, it is not too late to start. It can make a big difference at any age.
Singing Promotes Health and Belonging
Do you miss the joy of singing? Sing Again Community Choir is a fun way to FREE your voice and connect with others in an encouraging, informal group. Sing a mix of uplifting songs from around the world incorporating movement, and learn to harmonize by ear. Singing releases natural hormones that can alleviate pain, lower stress, improve mood, and enhance your sense of well-being. It also increases cardiovascular health, social cohesion and feelings of belonging. Drop in to Sing Again in Nanaimo, Parksville, or Nanoose. No experience necessary. First visit is FREE.
Set Up for Success.
Setting clear goals is important to succeeding in your health goals, as it provides the road map to get you from where you are to where you want to be. Let’s say that you have set a goal to run your first 5km race. You know that you need to walk and run more, get quality sleep, and eat the food your body needs to recover from the increased exercise. This should be laid out in your goal. Set yourself up for success by getting your exercise clothes ready so it takes little effort to get out of the house and get moving.
Experience Healing and Stress Relief
Feeling stressed or tired? The Energy Enhancement System (EESystemTM) can help. It generates life-enhancing energy fields that can promote healing. The possible health benefits include improved immune function, pain and stress relief, detoxification of the body, elevated moods and increased energy levels. It combines body, mind, spirit and science to help you achieve peak performance and reach higher states of health, consciousness and self-actualization. The future is here. Experience the EESystemTM while relaxing in a recliner, where your body will reach a meditative state.
Senior’s Job Search Testimonial
When I was job searching recently, I found that no matter how many applications I sent out, there was no response from employers. What was I doing wrong? I’d worked in employment services years ago but wondered if I needed a new approach. When I joined Gray Skills, I learned how to target my resume, how to conquer my interview butterflies, and even how to use ChatGPT. The 6-week program boosted my confidence, connected me to a group of committed job coaches, and supported me in finding a job that I love. Register today; you may just find your perfect job!
Regaining Connection To Ourselves
Feeling stuck or emotionally stagnant during life transitions can deeply impact our physical and mental health, careers, and relationships. Life transitions can lead to a sense of disorientation, self-doubt, or anxiety, which differs from simple situational changes like moving to a new town. Transitions carry psychological weight and meaning, involving a process of reorientation that often influences how we see ourselves. It’s crucial to take a moment to acknowledge what has been lost—whether it’s a significant relationship, an aspect of ourselves, a previously anticipated path, or a choice we didn’t make.
Whole Body Wellness
Super Patch technology uses a special pattern to help you go from feeling blah to HUZZAH! When your skin comes in contact with the Super Patch ridge pattern, it triggers a response in the brain’s neural networks that helps you tackle your daily problems, head-on. The brain and nervous system processes that stimulation and a waterfall of wellness responses happen, from more energy to enhanced balance and quality of life. The effect is immediate, so you focus less on overcoming life challenges and more on living a happier, healthier life. The patches are designed to be safe and easy-to-use, every single day.
The Link Between Nutrition & Aging
Up to half of older adults are at risk for malnutrition, a condition that makes them vulnerable to increased risk of falling, slower recovery times, repeat hospitalizations, and possibly death. Thankfully, older adults, their caregivers, and loved ones can take several steps to better understand the factors that influence their nutritional needs and create a personalized plan for healthy eating: *consulting a doctor or registered dietitian; *focusing on nutrient-rich staples; *staying hydrated; and *addressing food insecurity. Comfort Keeper caregivers can help prepare nutritious, sustaining meals to help older adults maintain independence.
Clean Eating Recipe
Beef Taco Bowl – 2 tsps. coconut oil. 1 onion, diced. 1lb.grass-fed ground beef. 2 tsps. ground cumin. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp. sea salt. 3 cups cauliflower rice. Tomatoes or fermented salsa, avocado, cilantro, sour cream and raw cheese for garnish. Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes until soft and just beginning to brown. Add ground beef and spices and cook about 8-10 min. Serve meat with rice and toppings.
