After the last two years we have had you may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Talk therapy offers a supportive environment to work through issues while shifting or changing perspectives. Counselling can provide skills and strategies that support quality sleep, health affirming lifestyle habits, communication skills, and overall increase our quality of life. From depression and anxiety to anger management and inter-personal skills, our intern program can offer mental health support for what gets in the way of our mental resiliency. Low fee intern counselling without a waitlist!
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Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss often occurs with age when the inner ear structures degenerate, causing a loss of protective hairs and nerve cells. Other factors that can increase an individual’s risk of developing hearing problems include *Loud noise or occupational hazards: One-time or continuous exposure to high decibel sounds. *Heredity: Your genetic makeup or family history. *Traumatic head injuries. *Ear disease and other diseases like otosclerosis or Ménière’s disease. *Other illnesses: high fever and some medications can damage the inner ear. Consult a hearing professional if you or a loved one is struggling with hearing loss.
What’s in Your Smoothie?
Move over, goji berries: there’s a new superfood in town. Meet the Aronia berry! Aronia berries have outstanding nutritional and pharmacological properties which have been well documented. They contain high levels of antioxidants which research has shown helps in fighting cancer, reduces inflammation, and helps to reduce blood glucose in diabetics. In the spectrum of nutrition, berries rank near the top, and among berries, none are more nutritious than the Aronia berry. Aronia berries contain five times the antioxidant level of goji berries with no bitter aftertaste.
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.
Boost Well-being with Fresh Air & Exercise
One of the best things about living on Vancouver Island is having nature right in our backyard. With summer just around the corner, it is a great time to take advantage of everything our island has to offer. Whether it is just a walk around the block or a hike up a mountain, the fresh air and exercise boost our well-being. So lace up your shoes and wear VoxxLife socks with HPT for enhanced balance and stability. Additional benefits include; enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain and improved mobility.
Boost Well-being with Fresh Air & Exercise
One of the best things about living on Vancouver Island is having nature right in our backyard. With summer just around the corner, it is a great time to take advantage of everything our island has to offer. Whether it is just a walk around the block or a hike up a mountain, the fresh air and exercise boost our well-being. So lace up your shoes and wear VoxxLife socks with HPT for enhanced balance and stability. Additional benefits include; enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain and improved mobility.
Zumba – Fitness & Fun at Any Age
Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Did you know besides burning calories, Zumba also relieves depression that triggers stress and anxiety disorders? Zumba will build strong legs that make it easier to walk and help with mobility. An added benefit is that it helps keep your mind sharp figuring out the steps while you are having fun and moving to the music. Zumba is an exercise in disguise that allows for modification so that the moves and the pace can be suited for participants of all ages. Join us every Thursday at 9:30 AM to dance the stress away!
Supporting Individuals with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease presents unique challenges for individuals living with the disease and the people caring for them. Here are three approaches you can consider as you care for your loved one: *Engage them with meaningful activities such as folding clothes or working on a puzzle. *Accept your limitations as a caregiver and recognize when and where you need support. *Learn helpful communication strategies. There isn’t one “right” way of communicating with all individuals, so try different strategies to find what works best to help your loved one feel supported. Learn more on our blog at CBI.ca.
Do You Grind Your Teeth?
Bruxism, better known as teeth grinding, can be caused by stress and anxiety, an abnormal bite, missing and crooked teeth, or it can be due to sleep disorder. When under stress, many people find themselves grinding their teeth or clenching their jaws during sleep. Over time, bruxism may lead to symptoms such as dull headaches or a sore jaw. Severe grinding can lead to painful, loose teeth or fractures in your teeth. Consult your dentist to determine if you have a problem. You may need a mouth guard to protect your teeth during sleep.
Fall Prevention Devices
As we get older, we are more prone to falls that can result in severe injuries and broken bones. There are many fall prevention devices available to make it safer in and out of the home. These include: *A Security Pole & Curve Bar that offers a 2-in-1 safety solution. It combines a rotating grab bar with a transfer pole for ultimate fall protection. *A portable Handy Handle that helps you assist your loved ones to stand up safely. *The PT Bedcane that provides balance and support when getting out of bed. Let us help you find the right fall prevention products for you.
The Benefits of a HIIT Workout
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a workout that combines short periods of intense or explosive anaerobic exercise with brief recovery periods. HIIT workouts improve athletic capacity and overall cardiac output, as well as boost your metabolism. Research has shown that it can produce significant reductions in body fat and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Both cardio and resistance training is part of a HIIT workout, where Cardio exercise gets your heart rate up and keeps it there while Resistance training increases muscle strength and endurance. AT F45, our HIIT workouts are tailored to your fitness level.
