Your health and wellness are your most precious assets. Many people accept that growing older means that our health declines and we are not able to do many of the things that we enjoyed when we were younger. It doesn’t have to be this way. Take charge of your wellness and explore the many different ways that you can achieve and maintain both physical and spiritual wellness. The many options include: *meditation, *maintaining mobility by staying active, *a healthy diet, *keep being curious, *massage, *spiritual guidance and *a positive attitude. I can help you Stay on Track.
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Eating Healthy on a Budget
The cost of groceries is rising, making it more difficult to pick the food that we think is healthy. Healthy food can be quite affordable. Focus on incorporating more frozen fruits and veggies and dried bulk legumes and grains into your diet. These can come with a lower initial price tag as well as a longer shelf life, resulting in less food spoilage. Incorporate meat and fish by looking for less expensive cuts. Make stock from the bones of the chicken you had last night, or use stew meat, veggies, and spices to flavour a large batch of soup.
Are Your Vaccines Up to Date?
Spring boosters for COVID-19 are now available. This is also a great time to update vaccination schedules for travel, pneumonia, shingles, and more. Your pharmacist can help provide information and answer many of the questions that you may have regarding vaccines. Vaccines can help prevent disease and save lives. Individuals most at risk are: * people over 65 or under 5; * pregnant women; * residents of long-term care facilities; and * people with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Please book online to choose the day and time that will work for you to come in for your COVID-19 and additional important vaccines.
Is Travel in Your Future?
This is the time of year when many of us travel. If you are travelling, travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and interruptions is highly recommended, especially for seniors. A medical emergency in a foreign country and a hospital stay can easily cost $100,000 or more. If you get sick and can’t travel home from your destination, trip interruption insurance will cover your costs while you recover. If you become ill before you travel, trip cancellation insurance will reimburse travel costs. Travel insurance buys peace of mind. We wish you happy and safe travels.
Fuel Performance Through Healthy Eating
We’ve all heard the saying we are what we eat, but do you know just how much the food we eat affects how we show up in the world? Our bodies and brains function and feel the best when we are providing them with the proper nutritious fuel. When we are eating healthier and providing our body and brain with the proper fuel we not only perform better at work, but in all aspects of our lives. Here are some easy tips to help support healthier eating habits: incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet, plan your meals and write a grocery list (and stick to the list!), and prepare some meals ahead of time so you have healthy options available for those times when you don’t feel like cooking.
Regular Denture Care
Dentures should be relined or renewed to maintain optimal fit, comfort, and functionality. Over time, changes in the jawbone structure occur, which can lead to a loose fit of the dentures. Relining involves adding new material to the base of the denture to adapt to these changes and restore a proper fit. Renewal becomes necessary due to wear and tear, which can result in deterioration of the denture’s material, affecting its effectiveness and appearance. Regular relining or renewal ensures that dentures remain snug, comfortable, and functional, allowing wearers to speak, eat, and smile with confidence.
Easy Exercises for Better Health
Seniors with an active lifestyle can see benefits for cardiovascular health, brain function, muscle strength, balance, and mobility. Here are five simple exercises that can be incorporated into your daily routine: *Walking: whether it’s a walk around the block or on a trail or path, it’s important to get up and move. *Water aerobics and swimming are fun ways to exercise gently on the joints. *Toe taps and heel raises are easy exercises while sitting down that encourage blood flow. *Sit to stand: like a squat but much simpler, and it helps strengthen mobility. *Chair Yoga: take a group class with friends or look up a quick YouTube class.
Community Nursing and Seminar
Victoria Community Health Co-operative provides registered nurse services, which are covered by your MSP card. Our nurses can assist you by providing a nursing assessment and recommendations. We provide navigation services to assist you in connecting with other healthcare providers as required. Please join us for our next lunch and learn about “fraud and scam prevention” on Thursday, May 23 from 12 to 1:30 pm at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre. A small lunch will be provided. Please contact us at 778-440-0221 for more information and to RSVP.
Community Profile: The Healing Nest
At The Healing Nest Harmonics, we are all about nurturing your body, mind, and soul through our Harmonic Egg. The egg is a unique bio-resonance chamber that works on a cellular level to create positive change. Homeostasis is achieved, which brings the body and mind into harmony, making it easier for you to cope with stress, increasing productivity, and improving your mood. Whether you choose an in-person or distance experience, the egg’s vibrational energies help with sleep disorders, anxiety, pain, emotional trauma, chronic illness, and pet health.
Downsizing: Sell First or Buy First?
Most owners need to sell to release the equity of their current home to purchase their next home. While the ideal situation is to make an offer “subject to the sale of my home,” market conditions, particularly hot, competitive ones, render this option hopeless. There are several strategies you can employ to successfully downsize, and I’ll be discussing this at our upcoming downsizing seminar. Email Tony at primeteam.ca or call 250-419-7439 to register for this free event.
Natural Health Spotlight
Soma Osteopathy and Wellness focuses on enhancing your health and well-being journey by providing you a multidisciplinary professional team of osteopathic practitioners, athletic therapists, craniosacral therapists, and registered massage therapists. They address diverse conditions like back pain, arthritis, headaches, and sports injuries. Their treatments aim to optimize your well-being, combining manual therapy, exercise prescriptions, and lifestyle advice. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking preventive care, their personalized approach ensures comprehensive support tailored to your needs. Experience rejuvenation and renewed vitality, empowering you to return to your favorite activities. Soma-osteopathy.com
