Place ½ cup of roasted sesame seeds, squeeze ½ lemon, 1t sea salt and ¼ cup olive oil in a food processer. Blend until paste. Add; 5 cloves crushed garlic, ½t cayenne pepper, 2T chili flakes, ½t black pepper, squeeze in the other ½ lemon, and 1 can drained & rinsed organic chickpeas. Blend and slowly add approx. ¼ c water to the consistency. Garish with paprika.

When you need to replace your natural teeth, look for dentures that suit your active lifestyle. You want to enjoy life to the fullest and continue to be attractive as you age. BPS, the Biofunctional Prosthetic System, has been especially developed to meet those needs. It is a well-planned, coordinated system for the fabrication of high quality removable / complete dentures that provide optimum function while eating, speaking and laughing. They are fabricated to limit shrinkage in the acrylic base, which provides a better fitting denture. BPS Dentures are only available from denturists with BPS certification.

Glaucoma refers to a family of diseases that damage the optic nerve and is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada. It is a progressive disease that most often occurs in individuals over the age of 40, with the risk of the disease increasing with age. Elevated pressure within the eye damages the optic nerve, which if not detected and treated early, can lead to serious vision loss. There are usually no symptoms until the disease is advanced. Regular visits with an optometrist can detect the disease early enough to prevent vision loss.

The Clements Centre Society provides services for adults with developmental disabilities and child development services. Services are available for all eligible individuals in the Cowichan Region with eligibility and referrals provided through Community Living British Columbia. Adult services include, Community Integration programs, Life Skills programs, Supported Independent Living programs, Residential supports, and Employment services. Services for children and youth include, After School programs, Summer camps and Spring Break camps for children and youth with special needs. Preschool child development services including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Infant Development program and Supported Child Development program

Fall is a great time to do some travelling. Here are tips to keep you healthy while out discovering the world. USE WETNAPS AND HAND SANITIZER when soap and water is not available to clean your hands especially before a meal to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. TAKE PROBIOTICS; A healthy gut can help travelers tolerate what they eat and drink and also is key to a strong immune system. TAKE VITAMINS; It can be difficult to eat a healthy balanced meal with all the essential vitamins when traveling. Before you pack your bag, go visit your local health/supplement store for more travel advice.

Podiatrists spend a great deal of time telling patients that their shoes are the source of their problems.
It sounds simple, but the fact is that your shoe should be the same shape as your foot. A wide foot needs a wide shoe, a square set of toes will need a square shaped toe box. If in doubt, take the insole out of the shoe and step down on it; your toes should not fall off of the edges of the insole. Avoid soft “marsh mellow” soles or soles that twist easily. A super light shoe will not support you very well.

Are you making the healthy choices you need to lead a fulfilling life? There are many factors to consider: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, and environmental. Information is a key element to support you and your loved ones. What supports do you require to live life to its fullest as you age? Find out what Cowichan can offer: Volunteer Cowichan’s Aging Well Seniors’ Expo will answer many of your questions. We’re bringing businesses and organizations together to support you with a range of topics: health, financial, legal, medical, physical-care, volunteer opportunities and more!