When you die, where would you like your final resting place to be? With your partner? With your parents or children? If you are like most, you have not yet made up your mind. This is a conversation that should take place sooner rather than later. If your plans have been made, you want to ensure that they are up-to-date. These days, many Canadians are moving farther away, living longer and changing family traditions. This reinforces the need to review and update your end-of-life plans every five-to-ten years or so, or when major life events happen. We can help.
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Natural Pain Relief
Do you know that lack of stability and balance accounts for a large portion of foot, leg and back pain issues? Today, wellness consumers want products to enhance their quality of life and are asking for natural, safe solutions for more energy, pain relief and enhanced mobility. VoxxLife socks and insoles with HPT optimize the user’s stability and balance at the nervous system level and provide relief from aches and pains with drug-free proven technology. Voxx Human Performance Technology (HPT) is based on 45 Years of research in Neuromuscular Science, Chiropractic Neurology and Reflexology.
Profile: Nurse Next Door
Here at Nurse Next Door, it’s about caring, not just health care™. We help seniors stay in their own homes. The goal is to give families peace of mind and allow seniors to maintain their dignity and remain as independent as possible. Our extraordinary family of Caregivers will take care of your loved one so you can get back to being a daughter or son. Our in-home caregivers build relationships and encourage independence. Matched specially for your loved one, they’re flexible, supportive, and passionate about helping Mom or Dad live more comfortably. Contact us today for a free Caring Consult.
A Key to Better Blood Flow
Nitric oxide (NO) is a crucial molecule for many processes in the body. It is particularly important for blood vessel and brain health. NO promotes a widening of blood vessels which increases blood flow, lowering blood pressure. Research has also shown NO to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. To naturally increase NO, simply start humming. When we hum on the exhale of a breath, vibrations are generated in the sinuses which dramatically increases NO levels. Other options include eating more leafy greens such as Arugula and beets. Even though supplements are also available; nature provides the best way to get your nitric oxide.
Make Time for Self-Care
Self-care is not selfish – never mind what your mother and others may have told you. Make sure to take time for YOU. You deserve to relax and enjoy the summer. *Rejoice in the sunshine. *Dig your toes into the sand at the beach. *Feel the water lap at your ankles. *Go into the forest to reconnect with nature and do some Forest Bathing. *Enjoy ice cream while watching the sunset. A certified Body/Emotion Code practitioner can help you release any unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions to allow more time for relaxation, joy and self-care.
What is Personal Care?
Personal care includes services that help assist seniors and other individuals with various tasks and activities in their daily life, such as bathing, eating, walking and dressing. Services are customized based on the individual’s needs and include companionship that makes a day more pleasant – whether you’re at home or out in the community. Personal care is centered around a meaningful relationship that is built over time with a caring and responsive healthcare professional. It is important for your loved one to be able to live their lives in the way they want. We can help.
5 Steps to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat
Summer temperatures are increasing and extreme heat events are occurring. Keep yourself safe with these tips. 1. Reduce Sunlight – Keep windows and blinds closed all day 2. Use Appliances Less – reduce indoor heat generation and cook outdoors, or eat cold meals and avoid doing laundry 3. Cooling options – install a small air conditioner or heat pump 4. Increase Air Flow – install a ceiling fan and set it to rotate counter-clockwise. Place a floor fan near a window at night 5. Relocate to a cooler environment – use a digital thermometer to accurately measure indoor temperate, 31 degrees or higher, means it is time to relocate * fans and other measures may not be enough to reduce core body temperature.
Digitalize or Print? The Modern Question
As I age and read hints about what to keep and what should go, I cringe every time I read “Digitalize your photos; get rid of/destroy photo albums.” Not me. Here’s my rationale. Paper, in one form or another, has been around for at least five millennia; tablets and memory stick for less than 40 years. How long before something else takes its place and makes them obsolete? Browsing through my albums brings back many happy memories of childhood, family and community events. No way will my albums go; my children are already discussing who should get them!
Aronia Berry Smoothie Recipe
Looking for a quick, nutritious and tasty breakfast or snack? Try this delicious Aronia Berry Smoothie! Brimming with anti-oxidants, the Aronia berry is a powerhouse for health. This smoothie tastes delightful and takes only a minute to whip up. Your body will love it! INGREDIENTS: *1 cup frozen Aronia berries from Berry Up!, *1 banana, *1 cup plain yogurt, *½ cup apple juice, *½ cup crushed ice, *½ cup soy milk or almond milk. INSTRUCTIONS: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high for 1 minute. Enjoy!
Acknowledge Disappointment
We had cool, wet weather out here on the island this spring, which was in contrast to the expectation. This can lead many people to start to focus on regrets and lost possibilities of what “could have been”. The challenge with focusing on what “could have been” is that it never can be, so starts a negative thought pattern of rumination. One way to avoid constant and repetitive thoughts about what could have been is to shift the regret into disappointment instead. When we acknowledge the disappointment, we can focus our attention on what we will do instead.
Benefits of Pilates
Pilates corrects your posture, addresses muscle imbalances, and mobilizes your joints. Pilates helps you manage pain, recover after an accident or rehab an injury. It can be adapted for any ability, fitness level, size or medical condition. Complement your Pilates with cardio, like running, boxing, swimming, or biking. Pilates is for injury rehab, not weight loss. Adding in other exercise, especially cardio, can help make your heart stronger and improve your endurance. Cross-training makes your Pilates practice stronger. Pilates can help people with arthritis, vertigo, migraines, knee injuries, brain trauma, ADHD, Erb’s palsy, Graves’ disease, dyslexia, clinical depression and diabetes.
