“Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.”
~ Swedish Proverb
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Words to Live By
“Every ceiling, when reached, becomes a floor, upon which one walks as a matter of course and prescriptive right.”
~ Aldous Huxley
The Healthy Book Club
The Good Living Guide to Medicinal Tea. 50 Ways to Brew the Cure for What Ails You. by Jennifer Browne. Tea has medicinal properties that are widely underused in North America. Common herbs, spices, fruits, and barks have been scientifically proven to help relieve pain, menopause symptoms, high blood pressure, insomnia, stress, and digestive angst. When taken preventatively, certain herbs in tea can help fight off cancer cells, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s disease and fibromyalgia. Learn about what these various natural ingredients are capable of and how they work.
Serrapeptase – The Little Miracle Enzyme!
Proven to be a safe and effective natural alternative to NSAIDs (drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen), Serrapeptase breaks down long protein chains into amino acids that the body needs. It helps to reduce pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis, joint pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, and post-operative swelling. It even thins out mucous which in turn eases chronic sinusitis. Serrapeptase should be in a delayed release or enteric-coated capsule taken on an empty stomach. This allows the Serrapeptase to pass through the stomach to the small intestine, where the enzyme is then released.
How can ASEA help me?
Supported by over 18 years’ of foundational research, ASEA is a cutting edge health product in a class of its own. Importantly, the components in ASEA are all native to the body and are therefore consistent with its natural chemical balance. ASEA protects you against free radical damage. Antioxidants are incapable of fighting free radicals without the help of these reactive molecules. Is the first and only source of balanced Redox Signalling molecules in stable form. It boosts glutathione effectiveness by over 500% and supports the vital activity of cellular communication.
Community Profile – VIU ElderCollege
VIU ElderCollege offers a variety of quality learning opportunities by providing a forum for the sharing of information and knowledge in communities served by Vancouver Island University. It is available to everyone 50+, regardless of academic background. With the support of Vancouver Island University, the program is run with volunteers who participate as instructors, Saturday Speakers and committee members assisting to keep the program relevant and growing. It is community oriented and relies on input from course participants to offer programs that are of interest. Join the thousands of mid-Island residents who have benefitted from VIU ElderCollege. Register today!
Fall and Winter Activity Guide Now Available
The City of Nanaimo’s Fall and Winter Activity Guide is here! Within its pages you will discover over 1,000 programs that are sure to keep you active as the days get shorter and colder. There are classes in arts, crafts, dance, fitness, first aid, music, language, wellness, outdoors, sports, swimming and skating and community event details. Studies continually show the benefits of being active and socializing as an important part of being healthy – both physically and emotionally. Need some ideas to keep you active? Contact our recreation experts or visit our website.
Games of Chance
Many people find gambling fun and exciting… you never know if you are going to win big! It is important to understand the reason why you never know if you are going to win big. It is because all gambling games are influenced by chance; the outcome of the games cannot be controlled or predicted with certainty. If a game’s outcome was certain, it wouldn’t be gambling. Gambling games are designed to favour “the house” meaning the game operator or vendor. This is true for casino games, online games, horse racing, bingo, sports and lottery games.
5 Common Myths About Professional Home Care
When considering professional home care for a loved one, family caregivers have to sift through an overwhelming amount of information, making it difficult to know what is true and what isn’t. “Bayshore has been providing care for over 50 years”, says Chris Swift, Care Manager at Bayshore Home Health, “and we’ve heard many myths about professional home care.”
• A family member is the best person to care for an aging loved one.
• Home care is only for people who are sick.
• Home care means a loss of independence.
• Home care isn’t a long-term solution.
• Seniors with dementia aren’t good candidates for home care.
Read more about these myths at: Wellnessnews.ca
Product Profile: VoxxLife Wearable Technology
Great Socks for All has introduced pain relief and enhanced balance to the people in Central Vancouver Island for over two years. You may have seen the VOXXLife booth at expos and markets around the community. A Canadian, searching for drug free pain relief for his mother’s MS symptoms, spent several years and millions of dollars analysing brainstem functionality and the peripheral nervous system. The result of the research is a very specific sequence and pattern of neuroreceptor activation on the bottom of the feet. This pattern is incorporated into VOXXLife socks and insoles. Benefits include enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain, enhanced postural stability and balance, improved mobility and higher energy levels
Games of Chance
Many people find gambling fun and exciting… you never know if you are going to win big! It is important to understand the reason why you never know if you are going to win big. It is because all gambling games are influenced by chance; the outcome of the games cannot be controlled or predicted with certainty. If a game’s outcome was certain, it wouldn’t be gambling. Gambling games are designed to favour “the house” meaning the game operator or vendor. This is true for casino games, online games, horse racing, bingo, sports and lottery games.
