Over time, healthy skin cells become unable to renew themselves normally. This may be due to a skin problem or a consequence of sun exposure or aging. LED light recharges these cells, energising them to heal and rejuvenate faster, promoting healing from the inside out. The cell metabolism then builds collagen, increases elasticity, boosts circulation, accelerates tissue repair or kills bacteria. Laboratory studies have shown up to 150 to 200 per cent faster skin cell regeneration and increased hydration up to 600%. LED therapy is suitable for all skin types. It can also be used to treat inflammatory problems such as acne and rosacea.
Community News
Local Love: Courtenay Pharmacy
Courtenay Pharmacy is a local, family-owned and operated pharmacy, dedicated to serve the community. We take pride in our welcoming environment that is comfortable for clients and staff, with an at home feel where we can provide the personal, client centered approach to your care and your health goals that we believe in. We offer prompt prescription filling, medication counselling services and advice. We blister pack medications and help build custom medication strategies that include your vitamins and other non-prescription products. Choosing a pharmacist is an important decision in your healthcare. Let us take the time to get to know you and become your pharmacy of choice.
Vacation-care for your loved ones?
With reopening on the horizon, leave town with confidence knowing that your loved one will be well cared for.
Trusted in-home support provides an excellent alternative to short and long-term care, enabling loved ones to remain
in the comfort and safety of their own home. Professional care staff can provide skilled assistance of daily tasks
ranging from medications and bathing, along with cooking and shopping up to 24-hour live-in care. With quality,
sustainable support from a team of consistent caregivers, many seniors enjoy 3 to 5 additional years of independent
living in their own homes.
This summer, mention “WELLNESS NEWS” to receive 50% OFF an in-home care assessment to learn how our support
team can help your loved one live their most vibrant life by aging-in place. Call Victoria Troughton at 250-382-2328 to book
your assessment today.
Words to Live By
“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.” – Henry David Thoreau
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services
“There are a million different ways that we can help somebody increase their capability at work,” says Nate Toevs, Marketing Manager for the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program.
Offered across BC, the program “helps people who have a barrier to their employment related activities,” explains Nate. “The focus is on people with disabilities, but it’s also people who have an old injury or chronic pain, anything that prevents them from giving one hundred percent of themselves in the workplace.”
The program provides funding for assistive technology, ergonomics, restorative supports including canes and crutches, hearing aids, vehicle modifications, and more.
Reiki Really Works
Reiki is an energy healing treatment that works holistically; on the whole body, mind and spirit. Natural healing vibrations are transmitted through the hands of a Reiki practitioner to the body of the recipient. Reiki treatment can relieve stress and pain, induce relaxation, release emotional blockages, accelerate natural healing, balance subtle energies, and support other medical modalities, including traditional therapies. Reputable medical facilities are now offering patients alternative healing programs such as Reiki, and are analyzing the benefits and submitting them for review and compilation. Look at your options on how you can learn Reiki to experience personal healing and also to help others.
Senior Summer Safety Tips
Skin cancer is one of the most common and preventable forms of cancer. Apply SPF of at least 30 to 50—every two to four hours you are outdoors or riding in a car. Routinely wearing a quality pair of sunglasses protects the eyes from cataracts, a condition common among older adults. Look for a pair with a label showing they block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. As we grow older, the body doesn’t adjust to changes in temperature and humidity as quickly as in younger days. This puts seniors at higher risk for dehydration and sun-related illnesses, like heat stroke – so make sure to keep hydrated!
A Yoga Therapy Journey
In western society, a Yoga class is often seen as a fitness venture, but 1:1 yoga therapy gives us the opportunity to take it deeper. It’s a melding of the mind, body and breath, and it’s an opportunity to clean up paths of communication between our brain and our muscles. As we move with more ease and efficacy, our muscles are better able to leverage our bodies. As a result, you WILL start to notice a lengthening of your muscles and a new-found strength and tone, but it’s a happy by-product of the journey, rather than the target.
A Recipe for Self-Care
Self-care isn’t just about applying a good quality cream on your skin after a hot day in the sun (although it’s a good idea!) Self-care is a long-term relationship with your health, starting with listening to your body’s unique needs. Connecting with your body to understand what it needs can be very empowering. Here is a recipe for self-care: Eat your fruits and vegetables, raw or lightly cooked. Add some clean protein to it and eat some carbohydrates – yes, CARBS are HEALTHY and important for hormone regulation and energy! Choose complex carbs over simple carbs. And finally, don’t forget to drink your water!
Wearing the Right Socks!
Have you ever worn socks were too tight around the calf and left an ugly red welt? Or the ones that fall down and work their way under your foot? Traditional cotton socks hold water and leave feet clammy and wet and not smelling very nice. Wearing the right socks make a difference in your day. Look for socks that have a soft touch top and an ergonomic y-heel that keeps the heel from slipping or socks that guard against blisters with moisture resistance and anti-bacterial protection. Voxxlife socks with HPT technology can also provide stability, support and increased balance.
Alcohol Free Elixirs
Ancient wisdom describes an elixir as a magical or medicinal potion designed to cure. Solbrü has redefined a modern elixir as a liquid infusion of herbs that serves a function in the body. They have soulfully infused a blend of balancing herbs and adaptogenic mushrooms, to raise vibes and ground souls. Their Brü replaces alcoholic spirits in a sophisticated way, with its own unique flavours and novel functionality, delivering a bold authentic bite without the hangover. Drink it as a shot, sip it on the rocks; or enjoy it in an AF (alcohol-free) cocktail. Pour over a glass of nut or oat milk or mix it with orange or grapefruit juice for an extra Vitamin C punch.
