Heat and cold therapy can be an effective and inexpensive way to relieve pain from a variety of conditions such as arthritis, pulled muscles, inflammation and swelling. Cold therapy is best for bruised or swollen joints and tendons; it improves nerve activity and blood flow. Use ice packs and a bag of ice cubes with a little cool water for acute injuries/pain, inflammation and swelling. Heat therapy improves blood flow, circulation and soothes muscles and joints and increases their flexibility. Use heat packs and pads for muscle pain, tension and stiffness. Take care, your body will thank you!
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90 Day Cardio Challenge
How old are you on the inside? We all want to look younger, but certain negative lifestyle choices like smoking, drinking, inactivity and poor diet can all affect the body in ways that can’t necessarily be seen on the outside. Join the 90 Day Cardio Challenge for improved cardio health. Step 1 – test your internal age with the iHeart device. Step 2 – for 90 days, eat right, stay active and add one serving of Cardioflex Q10. Step 3 – retest and share your results with Innotech (the manufacturer) to receive a free container of Cardioflex Q10.
What to Wear to a Funeral
Dressing for a funeral can be tricky, especially in a time when traditional funerals are evolving to celebrations. What is important is to ensure you remain respectful to the family. Unless there is a specific dress code, lean toward dark shades or neutrals. Consider any cultural traditions to avoid wearing anything offensive. When in doubt about what to wear, ask someone. Dressing for any occasion can be stressful to some, especially for a somber event. When deciding what to wear, remember that funerals and memorial services are not about the attendees, but about the individual who has left us.
Do your Dentures Need Relining?
Your gums are constantly changing. When the remaining gum or residual ridge atrophies or “shrinks”, it results in changes to the shape of the face and mouth. As a result of these changes, your denture will no longer fit properly. By refitting or “relining”, your denturist can reshape the denture base to compensate for these changes. Signs that indicate your denture should be examined for relining include: sore, painful gums, loose denture and cracked or broken denture. See your professional denturist to ensure that the comfort, fit, and appearance of your denture will keep you smiling.
Benefits of Ozone Therapy
Ozone Therapy has been utilized and heavily studied for more than a century. It uses ozone to boost the body’s system. Its effects are proven and consistent. Ozone therapies can be applied to the body in a variety of ways to accelerate healing, eliminate pain, inflammation, and induce detoxification while rejuvenating tissues and rebuilding healthy cells. Asthma, COPD, chronic and acute infections, Rheumatoid Diseases, Arthritis, and Inflammation to name a few, can all be helped with Ozone Therapy. By reducing inflammation and increasing the immune system’s performance, Ozone Therapy assists to restore function, cell renewal and health.
Musical: The Sound of Music
Based on the story of the von Trapp family singers, this thrilling and inspirational family musical follows the romantic story of Captain von Trapp and governess Maria as they fall in love and bring a family together, during the turbulent and frightening time preceeding World War II. When Nazis demand the immediate enlistment of the Captain, this couple’s love and courage helps them narrowly escape over the Austrian mountains with their seven children. Their story comes to life onstage with beloved songs “My Favourite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Every Mountain,” and of course “The Sound of Music.” Playing February 15 – April 6, 2019.
Take Your Chances!
In chance-based games, the outcome is not impacted by a player’s skill or knowledge. Slot machines, scratch tickets and lotteries are all examples of chance-based games. All you can control is how much you bet, how often you play, and for how long. In skill-based games, learning more about the game or developing skills can influence your chances of winning, however, chance still plays a big part in skill-based games. Skill and/or knowledge may variably influence the outcome of any game, but no one controls cards or dice. Examples of skill-based games include mahjong, backgammon, poker, black-jack, sports and horse betting.
Look After Your Heart
Your heart muscle works hard pumping your blood to deliver vital nutrients around your body and to feed your organs. Those of us with family history, or risk factors like obesity, circulatory disorders, high blood pressure and/or sugars, need to be extra aware and wary about our hearts. Take heart knowing that your risk can be reduced. Start by eating an anti-inflammatory whole foods diet. Exercise is essential so choose something you enjoy. Keep lean to reduce the “metabolic syndrome” risk factors. Talk to a professional about supplements such as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a potent antioxidant that has been linked to normal cardiac muscle functioning to support cardiovascular health.
Is Medical Cannabis an Option for Me?
Are you wondering if medical cannabis could help you with some of your ailments? What can it be used for and how do you use it? How do you access it? Bring your questions to the Medical Cannabis Conference for Older Adults in Nanaimo, March 23rd in support of the Nanaimo Family Life Association. Medical and industry professionals along with older users will be on hand to talk about how medical cannabis is used to treat chronic pain due to injury, arthritis, cancer, depression, anxiety and more. At this one-day workshop, you will learn what to ask your medical professional about access and usage.
Drug Free Solution for Pain
Are you looking for a drug free solution for pain relief? Would you like to feel more balanced and stable when walking and increase your mobility? After years of research, VOXXLife has developed a technology (VOXX HPT) that triggers a very precise neuro response that helps the brain maximize its natural pain fighting mechanisms. The documented results and benefits from using products with the VOXX HPT pattern include enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain, enhanced stability and balance, and improved mobility. Discover the technology of Voxx socks and insoles at the Oceanside Health & Wellness Fair on March 16 in Parksville.
Take Care of Yourself
Providing long-term care for a loved one can be very taxing and time-consuming. With spring around the corner we are all itching to leave our cozy winter hearths and get back to being active. By bringing in in-home elder care, you can take time to care for your own health. Care for you loved ones frees up time for tackling your next challenge and helps ensure that you can enjoy the good things in life, going forwards. If you or someone you know would benefit from in home care, reach out to explore the options available.
