To get the desired benefits out of a treatment, it’s important to take medication correctly. Here are tips. *Take the right dose; Follow your healthcare professional’s instructions. Your pharmacist can answer any questions. *Take it at the right time; When and how often you take it impacts its effectiveness. If you forget to take a dose, ask your pharmacist how to proceed. *Take it for the full duration of the treatment; If you stop taking the medication as soon as you feel better, the disease may start to progress again. We are available if you have questions or problems with your medication.

1) Keep your mouth clean; Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste; Floss every day. 2) Check your mouth regularly for signs of gum disease: Red, shiny, puffy, sore or sensitive gums; Bleeding when you brush or floss; Bad breath that won’t go away. 3) Eat well: Limit foods and beverages containing sugar or carbohydrates; Eat healthy snacks like cheeses, nuts, vegetables, and non-acidic fruits. 4) See your dentist regularly. 48% of Canadians who haven’t seen a dentist in the past year have gum disease. Regular dental exams and professional cleanings are the best way to prevent and detect problems.

Prolozone Therapy is an injection technique similar to Prolotherapy that uses ozone. Joints heal much more quickly because ozone is a highly reactive molecule & when injected into a joint capsule it is able to stimulate the fibroblastic joint repairing abilities. This allows for a healing environment within the joint to develop and results in increased range of motion and decreased pain. Because Prolozone has the ability in many cases to actually correct the pathology of the disorder, there is a 75% chance for the chronic pain sufferer to become permanently pain free. By repairing the connective tissue this is all that is needed to permanently reverse chronic pain.

This time of year can be difficult. Summer is winding down and the garden is ready for harvesting. This does not mean that your time outdoors must come to an end. Take advantage of the cooler September air and get that dose of Vitamin D your body needs! Roll up your sleeves for 15 minutes of sun and reap the benefits of increased calcium absorption, improved mood, improved blood cell production, boost your immune system then rest your head for a better night’s sleep. We can help you get your own Vitamin D boost with the help of our Caregivers!