Essential oils are amazing for enhancing relaxation. Simply smelling oils such as lavender, grapefruit, frankincense, neroli, cedarwood, or blends such as “Stress Away,” “Aromaease,” or “Deep Relief” can be enough to calm your nerves. You can add them to Epsom salts for a lovely bath, diffuse them, add your favorite to a spray bottle (plus water) and spray your linens. Try placing a drop on a cotton ball or clothes peg and placing it in your car vent. These are just a few ways to feel the beneficial effects of these pleasant aromas.
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Squeaky Clean Facial – Testimonial
People on Vancouver Island are discovering the benefits of a Squeaky Clean Ultrasonic Facial. One happy client wrote, “My skin feels amazing. I kept running my hands over my cheeks and jawline and am so shocked at how smooth my skin feels. Seriously. It is the most beneficial facial I’ve ever had. I still feel like my face is lighter, and almost feels “empty” in a good way. Like before my skin just felt bloated or something. I wish I had discovered this sooner!!” – Kerry . This gentle process is suitable for all skin types as an effective method of skin care.
The Odds of Winning the Lottery
Did you know that regardless of how many people purchase a lottery ticket for any given draw, the odds remain the same? Whether hundreds of thousands of players purchase tickets, or only 3 people purchase tickets, the odds of winning remains the same. If the jackpot grows to $40M or $50M, the odds of winning remain the same as if the jackpot sat at $100K. The odds of winning 6/49 is just less than one in 14 million; winning Lotto Max odds is one in 86 million. Betting on a win is very slim. The odds of losing remain 1:13,999,999 for 6/49.
Benefits of Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu is a Japanese hands-on therapeutic massage working the meridians and pressure points throughout the body. This non-invasive therapy addresses a wide range of body ailments such as muscle tension, stress, chronic pain and digestive issues. Shiatsu uses a firm steady pressure to release tension allowing the practitioner to probe deeper, stimulating circulation of vital nutrients. The practitioner is trained to recognize patterns of disharmony providing valuable insight and body awareness for the client.
Exercise in the Morning
Scheduling your workouts first thing in the morning likely means they will not get canceled or interrupted by other commitments which help establish a workout routine. Engaging in morning exercise will help you feel more awake and improve physical and mental energy. Morning workouts help improve your sleep – A study showed that people who exercised regularly in the morning reported that their sleep improved. Nanaimo Parks and Recreation offers a variety of morning fitness opportunities, including fitness classes, weight rooms, public swims and walking trails found throughout the City. For more information, please visit www.nanaimo.ca.
Nutrition As We Age
Nutritional needs change as you age; aging well means eating well, an important key to staying healthy. Eating right helps your body stay strong and keeps your mind sharp. A nutritious, balanced diet can also reduce your risk for health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes. Food intake should be balanced with physical activity. If you are less active, choose smaller serving sizes and add plenty of vegetables, salad and fruit. Eating healthy, combined with regular physical activity, can help you live a full, active life, and preserve independence, which happens in independent living, well into your golden years.
EveryBODY is better with Bowen!
Have you ever had an accident or been injured? Have you had surgery or just plain stress? Most of us can answer YES to these question. These traumas leave a footprint of disturbance or tension (fight or flight) in the body that need to be dealt with. Bowen Therapy is a gentle way to reset and unwind to the rest and repair state. Bowen therapy works on the soft connective tissue (fascia) of the body and consists of sequences of small moves, each at a specific site on the body. It is safe for all ages and conditions.
Do you Need Orthotics?
If you are experiencing persistent foot pain, you may need orthotics. Orthotics can help with structural problems caused by excessive pronation. Plantar fascitis (heel pain), metatarsalgia, neuromas, and dorsal arch pain can all be helped with a properly prescribed and constructed custom foot orthotics. Some knee, hip and lower back may also be relieved by orthotics. Your podiatrist will perform a gait analysis to study the function of your foot to determine if correction is required. If required, a 3D image or cast of each foot is taken and sent to a specialized laboratory for fabrication. A podiatrist is a regulated practitioner in BC who prescribes medical grade custom orthotics.
Benefits of Chemical Peels
Are you looking for smoother, fresher looking skin? A safe and non-toxic chemical peel removes dead skin cells and stimulate your skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin. It can be used to treat a broad range of common skin concerns. A chemical peel provides immediate results and, over time, continues to improve skin texture, reduce pore size, improve acne prone skin and even out your skin tone. A highly trained medical skin care specialist customizes the treatment to meet your unique needs. Call for a complimentary consultation to explore this exciting process.
Learn the Facts about Blue Light
Blue light is artificially generated by energy efficient lighting, computers, tablets, and smartphones. Blue light exposure reaches the back of the eye and can lead to long term damage. Blue light also scatters more than regular light so focussing on digital devices can result in “Digital Eye Strain” with symptoms including blurred vision, dry eyes and headaches. It can also disrupt our sleep cycle when these devices are used less than two hours before bedtime. TrueBlue ® lenses contain pigments that filter blue light and protect eye tissues from damage as well as increase eye comfort and regulate sleep cycles.
A Romp Back in Time
“Grease was first performed in 1971 in the original Kingston Mines nightclub in Chicago. Playwrights Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey created that original play as a raunchy, raw, aggressive, and vulgar show, intended to shake things up with its shock value.
The Broadway version was much less aggressive, becoming the musical we know and love. The language and action are toned down, but the underlying themes are there; love, friendship, peer pressure, rebellion, and class conflict all couched in rollicking 50’s rock, energetic dancing, fight stunts, biting one-liners, and comedic gags. Grease is a romp back in time that you won’t want to miss!”
