The state of your mouth can offer valuable insights into your overall health. Pain while biting might mean a cracked tooth. Sugar sensitivity usually indicates a cavity. Tenderness to cold might just need a change of toothpaste. Tenderness to hot is likely to be more serious. Bad breath can be caused by poor oral hygiene. A good electric toothbrush, flossing and scraping your tongue all help. Throat infections also cause bad breath. Don’t assume that problems will resolve by themselves. See a dentist at least once a year. Remember: You don’t have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep!
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Making Life Accessible – Special Offer
At Motion, our knowledgeable experts enjoy making life accessible for everyone by identifying the unique needs of our clients and selecting solutions that fit their lifestyles. Let us help you make a difference in your life every day with the right mobility and home accessibility solutions. “Because it’s not a place, it’s a partnership.” SPECIAL OFFER in BC: 20% OFF All In-Stock Mobility Scooters until September 15, 2023. Standard and folding travel options available to support a variety of mobility needs. Contact us today to claim the offer and for a no-obligation quote!
Join the WellnessHub Today
Are you a health care practitioner? Do you have a health and wellness business? If so, you want to get a listing on the WellnessHub – Basic listings are FREE. The WellnessHub is Vancouver Island’s local online health and wellness resource. It features practitioners, businesses, health tips, a monthly contest and much more. Monthly memberships are available for people who want extra exposure. The WellnessHub is supported in print, social media, radio and more. We work with you to get your message out to your potential customers. The Hub attracts thousands of local visitors every month.
Socks with Comfortable Compression
Are you moving enough during the day? If you spend a lot of time sitting, your calf muscles which usually help pump blood through your veins do very little. This can cause swelling and blood to pool in the lower legs. Standing all day can have the same effect. Walking is a great exercise to help the calf muscles do their job. Socks with compression squeeze your legs to move blood up your leg whether you are sitting or standing. Voxx Knee Highs offer gentle compression, are comfortable to wear and have HPT to help with pain, balance and stability.
Nursing Services & Wellness Session
The Victoria Community Health Co-operative offers nursing services based on a Community Health Centre model. Services are available at no cost with a BC MSP card. Our nurses are able to assist you by providing a nursing assessment and recommendations. Please join us for our next Community Wellness session on September 11, 2-3:30 at the Cook Street Activity Centre, #1 – 380 Cook Street. The session will be provided by The Family Caregivers of BC. FCBC provides caregivers with information, education and support. These services help caregivers feel supported in this very important role.
A Friend Wants to Buy your Home?
While it’s nice to sell your house to someone you know and have an easy transition, be mindful of the value of your home. Recently, we encountered a “nice” neighbour who offered to buy a senior’s home for $600,000 cash. The market value of the home was closer to $1,200,000. Without intervention from loved ones and a trusted real estate professional, the owner’s financial future could have been critically compromised. Be sure to ask for sound advice before making big decisions! Questions on Real Estate? Call Tony.
Rebalance, Reset & Relax
The human body is amazing. It can be rebalanced and reset on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. A therapy session in The Harmonic Egg, a uniquely engineered bio resonance chamber, activates the body’s repair mechanism to promote profound relaxation. With the fusion of advanced technology and ancient wisdom, it uses the vibrational energies of sacred geometry, light, colour and sound. These frequencies vibrate to create a 360 degree amplified resonance experience that returns the body to homeostasis. Each energy therapy session is individually tailored and is precisely controlled, consistent, and repeatable. It is completely non-invasive and 100% safe.
Dance for the Health of It!
Dancing is fun and burns lots of calories. Modern Square Dancing is: *A combined mental and physical workout. *A great way to meet new people. *A cooperative sport where all work together to execute a series of calls. *A joyful, rhythmic group dance done to all types of music and live singing. It’s also a fun evening out and you can top up your step count for the day! Come with a partner or on your own. All are welcome! Free Lessons offered in September. Contact the Lower Vancouver Island Western Square & Round Dance Association for information on Clubs, Locations and Schedules.
Rebalance, Reset & Relax
The human body is amazing. It can be rebalanced and reset on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. A therapy session in The Harmonic Egg, a uniquely engineered bio resonance chamber, activates the body’s repair mechanism to promote profound relaxation. With the fusion of advanced technology and ancient wisdom, it uses the vibrational energies of sacred geometry, light, colour and sound. These frequencies vibrate to create a 360 degree amplified resonance experience that returns the body to homeostasis. Each energy therapy session is individually tailored and is precisely controlled, consistent, and repeatable. It is completely non-invasive and 100% safe.
Nursing Services & Wellness Session
The Victoria Community Health Co-operative offers nursing services based on a Community Health Centre model. Services are available at no cost with a BC MSP card. Our nurses are able to assist you by providing a nursing assessment and recommendations. Please join us for our next Community Wellness session on September 11, 2-3:30 at the Cook Street Activity Centre, #1 – 380 Cook Street. The session will be provided by The Family Caregivers of BC. FCBC provides caregivers with information, education and support. These services help caregivers feel supported in this very important role.
Dance for the Health of It!
Dancing is fun and burns lots of calories. Modern Square Dancing is: *A combined mental and physical workout. *A great way to meet new people. *A cooperative sport where all work together to execute a series of calls. *A joyful, rhythmic group dance done to all types of music and live singing. It’s also a fun evening out and you can top up your step count for the day! Come with a partner or on your own. All are welcome! Free Lessons offered in September. Contact the Lower Vancouver Island Western Square & Round Dance Association for information on Clubs, Locations and Schedules.
