IRIS has been serving downtown Nanaimo for over 20 years. They take pride in providing expert care from the Optometrists to the Opticians and staff members. Their collaborative eyecare services include eye health and vision examinations, a large selections of frames & sunglasses, contact lens fittings and adjustments and alignments. IRIS Nanaimo is very pleased to welcome Optometrist Dr. Amir Anoushehpour to the team. Dr. Anoushehpour and Dr. Ng are firm believers that communication and working with the patient is the key to success in experiencing better vision and managing eye health Saturday appointments are available.
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Soul – Mind – Body and Essential Oils
The foundation of holistic health is based on Soul – Mind – Body. *Soul: our intuitive ability and our drive for meaning and purpose, connection, competency, autonomy, security, and creativity. *Mind: Rational thought AND Emotions. Emotions rely information when we learn to understand them. *Body: Physical Form. How these three interact is what determines our health. Treating only the body will not lead to healing if the illness is a manifestation of suppressed emotions or thwarted spirit. Essential Oils have been used for spiritual work as long as there has been spiritual work. Holistic health comes with holistic tools.
Great Socks for Travel
Many of us have compression socks for traveling. On the day of travel, put them on when you get up; that is when your legs are less swollen. This allows your body to adapt to the socks. Make sure to leave them on for a few hours after you land to again allow your body to adapt. Wearing the socks for the extra time can reduce any swelling of the legs much more effectively than if they are taken straight off. Travel socks do not work unless you wear them. If the ones you have are not comfortable, look for a different kind.
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Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens helps you honour the life and memory of your cherished loved one. Their professionals are there to help you make decisions with confidence in your urgent time of need. They can also help you pre-plan your own final arrangements. This allows you to design an exceptional statement that reflects your life and values, save money and reduce the burden that may be put on your family. As a member of the Arbor Memorial family, Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens provide funeral preparations, cremation services, and interment rights to families in Cedar, Nanaimo, and across Canada.
Drop in Fitness Classes
Looking for a way to incorporate fitness into your life? Check out Parks, Recreation and Culture for some drop-in options. Classes are held at Oliver Woods and the cost is $11 per class. • H.I.I.T Classes: Monday, Wednesday, 5:15-6:15 pm • Rookie Boot Camp: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:15-10:15 am • Legs, Bums, Tums: Tuesday, 5:30-6:15 • Fat Burn Fitness: Thursday, 9:15-10:15 am • Full Figure Fitness: Monday, 10:30-11:20 am. See website for other drop-in opportunities.
Support for Excessive Gambling – Service Profile
Has excessive gambling become an issue for you or someone you love? The BC Government provides British Columbians with free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program provides services that are confidential and free of charge, funded by the Government of British Columbia. This includes *24/7 Gambling Support Line, *Outreach Support and *Personal and Group treatment. Call 1-888-795-6111 or go to BCRresponsibleGambling.ca for more information.
Walking in Winter Conditions
Wintery conditions do not usually last long on Vancouver Island but it is good to be prepared for snow and ice. When walking outdoors, wear shoes or boots with traction because there is nothing worse than having footwear without grip. Make sure that your footwear also provides support for your ankles as that can help you avoid a slip. Using Walking poles is a great way to avoid slips and to get steady balance. Sign up for a free Walking pole seminar and be weather ready!
Hope for Brain Injury Survivors
The connections in the brain are like a super-highway with information zipping around, sorting and filing. After a brain injury, the connections are like roads under major construction, torn up pathways full of obstacles, detours and disconnected. It takes time and energy to process information. It’s frustrating, discouraging, exhausting and mind boggling. Research on the brain validates that after an injury, many new connections can be made and ‘roads’ or pathways in the brain can be rebuilt. Processing information gets smoother and faster with practice learning the new detours or the new road. Strategies are the key. New challenges become less scary.
Support for Excessive Gambling – Service Profile
Has excessive gambling become an issue for you or someone you love? The BC Government provides British Columbians with free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program provides services that are confidential and free of charge, funded by the Government of British Columbia. This includes *24/7 Gambling Support Line, *Outreach Support and *Personal and Group treatment. Call 1-888-795-6111 or go to BCRresponsibleGambling.ca for more information.
Avoiding Medication Mistakes
Medications play an important role in maintaining health and longevity for many of us as we get older. Taking multiple medications can be challenging. Here are some helpful hints to manage your medications effectively: Follow the instructions for each medication carefully, shake bottles of liquid medications before use, take all medications as prescribed, use the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, report any unusual symptoms to your doctor, never stop taking a medications suddenly without checking with your doctor and most importantly, conduct annual medication reviews with your doctor or pharmacist.
Hearing Sound: Our Window of Perception
If we heard and processed every sound wave traveling through the air, we could easily be overwhelmed by sensory overload. Instead, through evolution, humans have evolved to perceive sound waves within a limited range of frequency. As we age, high frequencies are usually the first to be affected by hearing loss. Those with high-frequency hearing loss may have trouble understanding female or children’s voices or distinguishing consonants such as S, F or H. An audiogram can help determine any loss of hearing perception and is the first step toward counteracting losses of inner ear function.
