All gambling, be it poker, a sports game, scratch’n win tickets etc. involves risking something of value in the hopes of winning something by chance. There are three elements to gambling: Wager is the cost of playing in the form of a bet or stake. This can be money or possessions that you are prepared to lose. Chance is the uncertainty and the fact that the outcome of the gamble cannot be predicted or guaranteed. Risk is the value of the wager that has been made on an uncertain outcome. Before you gamble, ask yourself; “Is the potential of winning worth the risk of losing?”
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Benefits of Iridology
The study of the iris provides information on genetic predispositions, inflammation, toxicity and stresses, which provide clues to potential health problems. Iridology shows the conditions in the body that may eventually lead to specific diseases. Thus, Iridology can be of tremendous benefit in preventing disease before it manifests allowing you to utilize the tools of nutrition and lifestyle to direct the body into a higher state of health.
Diabetes and Your Feet
Do you have diabetes? If so, you are at higher risk of having foot problems. Diabetic foot problems are usually the result of; poor circulation, neuropathy (decreased sensation) and increased resistance to infection. Warning signs that should be brought to the attention of medical professionals include, swelling of the foot or ankle, skin color changes or open sores on the feet that are slow to heal. The podiatrist, as an integral part of a diabetes treatment team, has documented success in the prevention of amputations. The key to amputation prevention in people with diabetes is early recognition and regular annual foot screenings from a podiatrist.
Vision and Success at School
Parents want their children to do well at school. 80% of learning depends on vision, so ensuring your child has good vision is crucial to successful learning! For school-age children, several visual skills must work together to see and understand clearly; clear vision for near and far, ability to focus accurately, and proper tracking for reading. If any of these visual skills are lacking or impaired, your child may develop headaches or fatigue. An eye exam with an optometrist can identify any visual problems. Spectacles or eye exercises can provide clear and comfortable vision for easier learning.
Keep your Hearing Sharp
Although hearing loss can be hereditary and a natural result of aging, there are proactive steps you can take to keep your hearing sharp and healthy. Your ears receive sounds, but your brain processes all the wonderful, (and maybe not so wonderful,) sounds that you hear. So, keeping your brain healthy can help to keep your hearing healthy too. Puzzles like Sudoku, crosswords, and word searches help to maintain healthy brain tissue and the neural connections necessary for processing sensory information. If you suspect that you are suffering from hearing loss, be sure to speak to a hearing professional.
Joy of Eating – Senior Edition
“Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life, contributing immensely to goodwill and companionship.” Elsa Schiaparelli.
In many cultures, food has a ritual component, including the preparation of colorful, varied and nutritious meals to be enjoyed with family and friends. However, many seniors in our community embrace the ‘tea and toast’ trap. Lacking motivation to cook for themselves, seniors may revert to simple meals, often of poor nutritional value. Comfort Keepers can suggest healthy recipes, help get ingredients, cook, and provide companionship. Combatting two mammoth challenges facing seniors: isolation and malnutrition.
‘Happy Baby’ Acupuncture Points
Moms-to-be, are you aware of the ‘Happy Baby’ acupuncture point? By stimulating this particular point around the 28th week, the transmission of toxins from mother to child can be minimized. This increases the health of the baby and its resistance to disease, as well as it strengthens the mother’s immune system. Classic TCM education says that needling the “Happy Baby” point during pregnancy allows the mother to have a happy baby that sleeps through the night.
Erase the Effects of Summer
Skin rejuvenation is the superior treatment to safely and comfortably fade the appearance of skin imperfections such as brown or red spots and rosacea caused by the sun. Depending on your skin’s condition, gradual and cumulative improvement of skin tone is typically achieved in 2-4 treatments. A chemical grade peel prior to your skin rejuvenation treatment enhances your skin rejuvenation as the breakdown of dead skin cells enables the laser to penetrate deeper with better result. ELOS is the first and only technology that uses combined energies to effectively and gently restore and rejuvenate the appearance of your skin.
Steps to Personal Growth
What steps are you taking toward your own personal growth? When life is busy, we forget about the importance of our own personal journey. The feedback we received about SOS Personal Growth Groups reveal their importance to community members. A male participant wrote, “I would recommend this group to anyone looking for tools and a sense of communion around the journey of being a man.” Another participant shared this insight on the Women’s group, “We can join together and be that shoulder to lean on. I’ve grown a lot and I always leave there feeling really good.” Take time to ensure you are advancing your personal goals.
Managing Stress
All of us deal with stress to some extent during our daily life. It can be due to work, driving in traffic, family, or financial worries, to name just a few. How do you manage your stress? Some of us go for a walk or read a good book, while others of us just push it down and try to ignore it. Stress can have many effects on us and can contribute to disease and illness. Want to know other ways to manage your stress? Come to our next free health night where we will be talking more about it.
Meet the Practitioner – Cari Cooper
Don’t have extended medical benefits? Meet Cari, a student therapist at the Naturally Healthy Clinic. Until she receives her full credentials, she is offering a 60 minute relaxation massage for the affordable price of $60.00 during the month of September. Cari’s current practice includes Swedish massage, myofascial release and deep tissue massage. These treatments can reduce muscle tension, decrease general aches and pains, increase sleep quality and improve total body comfort. Cari’s treatments will make you feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated. Book an appointment today.
