Cupping therapy is when a vacuum is created using special cups and placed on the skin to promote healing. They often leave dark red or purple marks on the skin that people mistake for bruises. Cupping does not do any damage to the tissue, therefore doesn’t cause actual bruising. When the vacuum is created and tissue is drawn up into the cup, space is created for stagnant, non-circulating blood and fluid to be diffused into the tissue spaces to be eliminated by the body. When that old, non-circulating blood is cleansed from the capillaries, cupping marks are created. This restores healthy circulation, releases, and oxygenates muscles and eliminates pain.
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Alcohol Free Elixirs
Ancient wisdom describes an elixir as a magical or medicinal potion designed to cure. Solbrü is 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.
Tropical Banana Smoothie
We can’t travel to the tropics, but we can bring the tropics to us! Enjoy this delicious and healthy fruit smoothie. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup CO-OP GOLD Tropical Banana Blend Strawberries, ½ cup Strawberry Liberté Kefir, 1 ½ cups Vanilla Silk Oat Beverage, 3 tbsp CO-OP GOLD PURE Hemp Seeds, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp oats, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lime juice, 3-5 ice cubes. DIRECTIONS: Place all ingredients into a blender. Run on high speed for one minute or until smooth.
Bringing Health and Wellness Information to You
What were you doing four years ago? Wellnessnews Central Vancouver Island published its first newsletter in March 2017. This issue is the start of our 5th year of bringing health and wellness information to our communities. Like for so many other businesses, the past year has been a challenge. We met the challenge by continuing to print and finding new ways of distributing the printed newsletter and by going online. The WellnessHUB brings not only all the newsletters to you; it brings you an expanded wealth of local health and wellness information from experts in your community.
Drug Free Pain Relief
Did you know that lack of stability and balance account for a large portion of foot 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.
Meet the Pharmacists
Neel and Rupal Tanna are the Remedy’s Rx pharmacists at Duncan Pharmacy and also in Crofton. Their personalized service includes; *Everyday 20% discount for seniors, *Free prescription delivery, *Immunizations services because even during Covid, these are important to keep you and your family healthy, *Medication Reviews to explain each of your medications in detail, *Blister packaging for easier management of medications, *Compliance packaging with instruction labels in larger print or translated into icons to make them easier to follow, *Advice on natural supplements. As Remedy’s Rx pharmacists, they believe in providing in the best possible pharmacy care.
Making Brain Injury VISIBLE
People with disabilities and illnesses want to do more than recover functioning; they want to build a life of meaning and engagement, according to Carruthers & Deyell Hood (2007). Cowichan Brain Injury Society (CBIS) uses a recreation therapist (RT) in the rehabilitation journey for individuals with concussions, brain injury, and strokes. Using an interactive digital cognitive assessment to understand the survivor’s neurofunction, the RT gains unique insights allowing for the creation of more targeted treatment plans. 85% of brain injuries are classified as mild to moderate. CBIS makes the invisible effects of brain injuries VISIBLE together. To learn more, contact us.
Gambling Support – Fold Em Podcast
Do you gamble from time to time? Has the pandemic increased your feelings of loneliness and isolation? Do you listen to podcasts? Are you concerned about someone’s gambling behaviour, or possibly your own? You are not alone. Connect with others by tuning into the Fold Em podcast on your favourite app or check out www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca and click “listen now”. You can listen in on how others have sought help to overcome problematic gambling behaviour. On the island, reach out Tracy Tsui for FREE, confidential support.
Communicating with Individuals with Hearing Loss
Communicating effectively with someone experiencing hearing loss can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help: *Find a quiet place – create the best conditions for them to understand you, *Understand level of loss – understand the unique set of challenges they face, *Say it a different way – choose uncomplicated words so it’s easier for them to understand, *Make eye contact – Eye contact allows someone to read your expression for context, * Get their attention – make sure they know you’re speaking. If you or a family member are concerned about hearing loss, be sure to schedule a hearing test today!
Spring into Spring!
Steer yourself from the winter doldrums to warmer days and healthier, happier selves! *Get up with the sun and create a morning routine with meditation, stretches and exercise. *Increase your fruit and veggies intake; eat fruit in the morning and add more green vegetables at dinner. *Get a good pair of runners and do what you enjoy, just get outside and move! *For longevity, stress, weight management, mental health and overall wellbeing, establish a bedtime routine; shut off screens, wind-down, and get 7-8 hours of Zzzs. Stock up on your daily or specialty wellness supplements to help you achieve your health goals and keep you feeling your best!
Make Your Home Safer
Things you can do to make your home safer and reduce the risk of falling:
Remove tripping hazards like clutter, small throw rugs • Keep items you use the most easily accessible • Improve lighting to ensure you can see your path when walking, especially at night • Install grab bars in the bathroom and ensure your home has handrails on all staircases • Wear non-slip shoes both inside and outside of the house • Get a Home Safety Assessment if you are at risk of falling; an Occupational Therapist can help to advise you on making your home safer.
