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Zajac Ranch Retreats

Let’s get you started by booking your next unique group retreat!
Located on 42 acres on Stave Lake in Mission, BC, Zajac Ranch is equipped with indoor pool, spa, dorm-style and private accommodations providing the perfect setting for your next group getaway. Conveniently located east of Vancouver, Zajac Ranch offers a wide range of services, activities and facilities. This is the perfect place to rest and recharge with your group. All retreat booking proceeds support the Zajac Camper Allowance Program. Book today and help send a child with complex medical conditions and challenges to camp. Rest, Recharge, Relax and Enjoy!

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy offers numerous physical and mental benefits. It enhances circulation, promoting better blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues, thereby aiding in muscle recovery and reducing tension. The manipulation of soft tissues helps alleviate pain and stiffness, enhancing flexibility and range of motion. Additionally, massage promotes the release of endorphins, reducing stress and anxiety while improving mood. It can also enhance immune function, boosting the body’s ability to fight off illnesses. Regular sessions contribute to better sleep quality and can alleviate symptoms of conditions like migraines and chronic pain. Overall, massage therapy fosters a holistic sense of well-being, addressing both physical and mental aspects.

Quit Smoking, Live Healthier

Smoking cigarettes can result in nicotine dependence and serious health problems. Quitting has both immediate and long-term benefits, including: lowering risk for various forms of cancer, including lung cancer, reducing risk of heart disease within 1 to 2 years of quitting, reducing respiratory symptoms (coughing, shortness of breath, etc.), reducing risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and reducing risk of infertility in women of reproductive age or complications during birth.
If you are thinking about quitting or are ready to quit, feel free to contact your pharmacist to discuss the various options that can help you stop smoking.

Local Health Spotlight

Your Brain Butler is a locally-owned neurotech startup, spun out of UBC. We’re a talented team dedicated to providing safe and effective brain fitness options for individuals seeking:
• intervention for the loss of cognitive function from age, injury or illness
• prevention of cognitive impairment
• improvements in mood, motivation, motor skills or mental acuity
Great strides have been made in the field of optimizing brain function in people of all ages. Why settle for the mind that you have today, when the technology exists for you to enjoy a significantly enhanced lifestyle?

Supporting Physical Activity for Mobility

(SuPA Mobility Trial) This research is investigating the effects of health coaching on physical activity, mobility, and other health domains like cognitive function. The purpose of this research is to determine whether 6 months of one-on-one health coaching or group-based health education sessions will increase physical activity and improve mobility in individuals who are experiencing difficulties with their mobility (e.g., slower walking). There will be one 60-minute and eight 20-minute coaching or group sessions over 6 months. As part of the study, you will also complete assessment sessions at the beginning, middle, and end of the study. Contact: 604-875-4111 ext.69223

Words To Live By

“Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in. When you are in your rocking chair talking to your grandchildren many years from now, be sure you have a good story to tell.” — Amal Clooney

Words To Live By

“If you are feeling overwhelmed it is likely that you are focused on a future that hasn’t arrived or a past that has already happened. Be here now.” – Keith Macpherson

Words To Live By

“By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” – Edwin Elliot

Allergy Prevention Strategies

As spring brings pollen allergies, symptoms like runny noses and itchy eyes abound. For severe reactions, such as insect bites, avoiding allergens may be challenging. To pre-empt allergies, start antihistamines before exposure. Combining them with decongestants may boost effectiveness. Corticosteroid nasal sprays, alone or with antihistamines, offer relief but need regular use. Specific products like eye drops and nasal rinses target symptom relief and allergen reduction. Consult our pharmacists for personalized advice; they can now prescribe certain medications during minor ailment assessments, including for insect bites.