Osteoporosis, a disease that renders bones porous and frail, causes over 30,000 hip fractures annually in Canada. While most people associate osteoporosis with women, around 25% of these fractures occur in men. To help prevent osteoporosis, make sure to exercise regularly, suited to your health. This will encourage bone cell renewal. If you are not getting enough nutrients from your food, you may require a dietary supplement such as calcium and vitamin D, which are crucial for bone health. Speak to your Courteney Pharmacy Pharmacist for more information.
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Sacred Healing & Soulful Transformation
At Make A Wave, traditional counseling meets multidimensional healing. Rooted in compassion and guided by higher consciousness, Rita offers a unique blend of intuitive counseling, trauma resolution, and galactic energy work to support deep transformation. Whether you’re navigating emotional pain, seeking soul alignment, or awakening your higher gifts, you’ll find sacred support here. Sessions and group offerings are designed to transmute old patterns, activate truth, and restore wholeness. Explore soul-led programs like Reset 2025 and Alchemy of Gathering or book a private session to begin your healing journey. Your path to remembrance begins here.
Ask The Expert
Q: I’ve got one pair of sunglasses which are doing something weird. They make back windshields look all smudgy. What’s going on with that?
A: That’s from polarized lenses and it’s normal. The polarization will reduce reflections off the water and other shiny surfaces, and we often recommend these lenses because they are usually visually comforting and reduce glare. However, certain transparent materials like tempered back windshields and LCD screens can appear somewhat dark, smudgy, or rainbowish when viewed through polarized lenses. Front windshields are made differently than back windshields and do not produce the effect.
Hearing Aids & Summer
As temperatures rise, it’s important to understand how to take care of your hearing aids. Beware of Heat! Avoid putting your hearing aids in places that attract heat quickly – like the glove compartment or console in your car. Stay Away from Moisture! Remember to take your hearing aids out before swimming or if you’re caught in the rain. Keep ‘em Clean! Warm, humid weather creates a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. You can use a soft, damp cloth to wipe away dirt and debris from your hearing aids. Follow these simple tips and get outside to enjoy the warm weather.
Community Event
The Alchemy of Gathering is a vibrant, metaphysical wellness event on Saturday, June 7th, at the Native Sons Hall in Courtenay. This family-friendly, high-vibe celebration unites the community to embrace love, healing, and connection. Enjoy live music, sound healing performances, wellness workshops, and interactive stations. Explore local artisans, wellness products, healers, and practitioners. Engage in shadow work, discover diverse healing modalities, and find tools for personal growth. This New Earth-inspired event fosters community, creativity, transformation, welcoming all to celebrate and co-create a brighter, more connected future. For more info & details on future events, visit changesbyjenna.com/the-alchemy-of-gathering.
Holistic Relief for Migraines
Do you suffer from migraines? Dr. Priscilla Narotam can help by using safe, gentle soft tissue-based techniques. Misalignments in the spine can create tension and disrupt nerve communication, contributing to migraine episodes. Through spinal adjustments, she can realign the spine, relieving pressure on nerves and reducing migraine triggers. She also can assess and diagnose underlying causes and uses massage, gentle joint mobilizations and stretches along with offering nutritional advise based on your history and physical exam. By addressing the root issues, treatments help improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall nervous system function, providing holistic relief for migraine sufferers.
Community Event
Homelife Benchmark Realty is proud to partner with Brella Community Services Society for the upcoming “Fiesta! Tacos, Tequila for Brella, Ole” event. Celebrating community, compassion, and care. As co-leaders in this initiative, Homelife and Brella are united in their commitment to supporting individuals with cognitive decline and their caregivers. This collaboration reflects our shared dedication to giving back and fostering meaningful impact. We invite additional sponsors to join us in expanding Brella’s reach and strengthening our community. Together, we can ensure no one feels unsupported and align our efforts with a mission rooted in generosity, resilience, and heartfelt connection.
Stay Connected in Every Conversation!
Struggling to hear in noisy settings? At Ears To You, we know how important it is to stay connected with loved ones, even when background noise makes conversations difficult. That’s why we offer a free at-home hearing assessment to evaluate your hearing health and provide personalized solutions. With advanced hearing technology and complimentary follow-up care, we ensure you don’t miss a word—whether at a family gathering or out with friends. Ears To You. We’re local. Everywhere.
Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month—a perfect time to focus on total wellness, including often-overlooked dental care. Poor oral hygiene can contribute to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Men are statistically less likely to visit the dentist regularly, increasing their risk of gum disease and oral cancer. Simple habits like brushing twice a day, flossing, and scheduling regular dental checkups can greatly improve both oral and overall health. This month, take action—because a healthy smile is more than just cosmetic; it’s a vital part of your long-term well-being. Prioritize your health today.
Live Each Day as if it’s Your Last
Albert Einstein says: “There are only two ways to live your life; one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle”. What would it take for YOU to live each day as if it was your last? What would need to change? Who would you spend it with and how would you choose to spend your time? Anything you would want to resolve, share, create or impart? What would you want to savor and fully enjoy on your last day on earth in this body? Collect all this precious wisdom and begin living it daily. Saying yes fully and unapologetically to what brings you joy and no thank you to what depletes and drains you. Daring to live and love fully!
Living Without Regret
Holding onto regret is like dragging around the weight of the past wherever you go. It drains our energy and makes us less available for living life tin the present because we are constantly looking behind us to the past. When we continue to feed this endless pattern, it weighs us down. When we can choose to move into applying what we have learned instead of becoming stuck, we transfer our energy into something constructive and creative that gives us back our life force and sets us free. Regret when released becomes a learning that allows us to grow.
