What should you do if your mental health is suffering during self-isolation? Here are some tips: 1. Maintain routine. It helps to manage anxiety and will help you to adapt more quickly to this current reality. 2. Engage with Nature. Make the most of any private outdoor space you have. Getting sunshine is imperative for a healthy mind. 3. Try something new. Now is a great time to learn how to sew or tackle a DIY project. 4. Limit your news intake. A near-constant stream of news reports about an outbreak can cause anyone to feel distressed. 5. Stay connected. Download a video chat app and have fun chatting with friends and family.
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Coming to the Pharmacy?
Retail pharmacists are the most accessible and most frequently visited health professionals. We are on the frontlines of this pandemic. We are committed to protecting our patients & minimizing the spread of this virus. Please DO NOT come into the pharmacy if you are sick or have a fever. Send a family member or friend inside to pick up prescriptions or utilize our free delivery service. Order your Prescription refills through our Diem Health-Remedy’s Rx App and limit trips to the pharmacy. Download the free app on your device today.
Sleep is Important for Overall Health
Sleep is a foundational component of our health. Sleep is when we regenerate, repair and heal. We age faster if we are not sleeping well. Poor sleep is known to be linked to increases in diabetes, heart disease and neurodegenerative conditions. Sleep issues are often multifactorial. They can be a combination of poor sleep hygiene, side-effects from medication, stress, eating too late, hormone imbalance, over-consumption of stimulants and excess screen time. If you or someone you know is experiencing poor sleep or insomnia, let us help you develop a customized treatment plan and get you back to feeling energetic and fully rested.
Eliminate Pain & Regenerate Joints
To eliminate the pain of any form of musculo-skeletal injury and to regenerate any joint, especially with osteo-arthritic elements; acupuncture and Prolozone injection therapy are my treatment protocols. Each component of Prolozone therapy has a specific biological purpose. Procaine acts to re-establish cellular membrane potentials. Anti-inflammatory agents decrease edema and swelling. The inclusion of vitamins and minerals provides necessary substrates of oxygen utilization that in damaged tissues are often deficient. And finally, oxygen utilization is directly stimulated by ozone. In many cases Prolozone actually corrects the pathology of the disorder, there is a 75% chance for the chronic pain sufferer to
becoming permanently pain free.
Sound Therapy for Relaxation
During difficult times, you can use sound and soothing music to help with relaxation. Try this simple exercise: sit quietly for a few moments and then think of a very loving experience. As you think of this loving experience, begin to sound a very gentle “ah” sound. Make this sound as a long, extended sound: “Aaaaaahhhhh” and think about love, peace and calm. Feel your heart chakra resonate with this sound. Feel your heart center opening, balancing and aligning with this energy. The “ah” sound is excellent for working with the energy of the heart center and triggering relaxation.
Self Care in Trying Times
Today, with changes in our activities and interrupted routines, building self-care into our day to reduce stress becomes even more essential. Some self-care ideas include •Exercise •Practicing deep breathing •Taking a bath •Taking a break from the digital world. Please stay at home as much as possible and practise physical distancing when you go out. At Medicine Shoppe, we take safety very seriously. To allow for extra cleaning, our hours have been temporarily reduced to Mon-Fri 10 – 5 and Sat 10 – 4. We limit customers to two at a time. We also offer free delivery or curbside pick-up.
Increase the Power of Your Smile
With handshakes and hugs off limits, increase the power of your smile! Good oral hygiene is key to a smart smile, but sometimes it’s not enough to create the brilliance you desire. Now is the time to consider teeth whitening. Whitening uses peroxide to break down stains over time. The higher the concentration, the less time and applications are needed. A professional strength product applied for 5-10 days is ideal for most smiles and causes limited sensitivity. To find the right product for you and for helpful oral hygiene tips contact Wandering Pearl Dental Hygiene or visit our social media!
Need Help with Your Hearing Device?
Hearing aids are intricate devices, so like other advanced technology, are susceptible to malfunctions. Thankfully, there are some easy steps you can take at home to ensure your device is able to function properly. The first step is to ensure that the device is in fact turned on. Next, replace the battery with a new one from the package. Finally, inspect the device for any earwax or moisture buildup. For more troubleshooting tips, please visit our website for the latest how to videos and information.
Stay Strong Nanaimo!
Everybody knows how important fresh air and exercise are to our physical and mental health, but as we fight the spread of COVID-19, please remember to practice physical distancing while visiting Nanaimo’s parks and trails. That means staying 2 metres (6 feet) away from those who are not part of your household. Go single file when you pass others on a path or trail and only come out if you are well. Stay strong, Nanaimo! We will get through this together. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit www.bccdc.ca or www.nanaimo.ca.
We Remain Available to Serve
We want to reassure you that we have a number of ways to communicate, share information and provide complete services to you. Our offices are open daily with professional staff available to serve you. Should you find it more convenient or preferable to reach us via phone, email, text messaging, online through our website, or by FaceTime, Skype or Zoom meeting, all of these channels are available. Our first concern is to be responsive to the needs of our community. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one or are completing pre-arrangements for your family, our staff is available.
Self Care in Trying Times
Today, with changes in our activities and interrupted routines, building self-care into our day to reduce stress becomes even more essential. Some self-care ideas include •Exercise •Practicing deep breathing •Taking a bath •Taking a break from the digital world. Please stay at home as much as possible and practise physical distancing when you go out. At Medicine Shoppe, we take safety very seriously. To allow for extra cleaning, our hours have been temporarily reduced to Mon-Fri 10 – 5 and Sat 11 – 3. We limit customers to two at a time. We also offer free delivery or curbside pick-up.
