Many people believe that dentures last forever but the reality is that they need to be serviced regularily and replaced about every five years. Wearing the same dentures for more than five years without having them checked can result in; softening of the gums, painful and irritated gums, accelerated bone loss, more laborious chewing and difficult digestion and a crumpled mouth. It can also lead to headaches, ear aches, neck pain and joint problems as well as a whole host of other issues. Regular consultation with your denturist to have your dentures checked and cleaned may prevent problems in the future.
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Plasma Skin Tightening
Plasma skin tightening is the revolutionary cosmetic treatment taking the world by storm! As we get older, our skin starts to lose elasticity and texture, leading to wrinkles and loose skin around the delicate eye area. Plasma skin tightening is a non-surgical blepharoplasty procedure that instantly removes excess skin volume and tightens your skin, giving you a more youthful appearance. This procedure is especially effective for eyelid lifting.
Suffering from Foot Problems?
If you have problems with your feet, you are reminded of your foot pain with every step. The foot is the foundation of the body, so pain at the ankle, knee, hip and lower back may be foot related. Foot disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems affecting people in BC. If you are living with diabetes, foot problems is one of the leading causes for hospitalization. Podiatrists specialize in diagnosing, treating and preventing foot and ankle-related pain. Their extensive experience can often provide relief from pain on the first visit.
What to Look for in a Sunscreen?
Excessive sun exposure has been linked to skin cancer and is the number one cause of premature aging. Daily use of sunscreen is recommended. The SPF number indicates its effectiveness: higher number = higher protection. Use a minimum 30 SPF in summer months. Look for a sunscreen with UVA, UVB and high broad spectrum protection. Consider adding a UV app to your mobile device. Check it daily for the UV Index and have it remind you to reapply sunscreen. Another option for protecting your face is a mineral makeup. Glo Beauty Mineral Makeup uses pharmaceutical grade minerals and vitamins for UVA and UVB protection.
Community Profile: Comfort Keepers®
Comfort Keepers® helps clients maintain independence and quality of life with local, loving in-home care. Their caregivers travel to clients’ homes to provide care services and living assistance, allowing seniors and disabled individuals to live comfortably and independently. Providing long-term care for a loved one can be very taxing and time-consuming for family members. Comfort Keepers reduce this stress by providing a wide range of in home care services for seniors in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo and surrounding areas. In-home elder care provides family members with peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are taken care of.
Loud Music Can Damage Your Hearing
Did you know that music players can produce max volumes of 100 decibels or more? At that level, hearing damage can occur within 15 minutes! A good song or a loud environment can tempt us to turn up the volume on our music players, but listening to music too loudly can cause permanent damage to our hearing over time. In fact, hearing loss is on the rise in teens and young adults due to loud noise exposure. Consider wearing over-the-ear headphones. Over the ear headphone (also known as supra-aural earphones) sit on your ear rather than in them like ear buds and canal phones. These earphones are connected with a band that stretches over your head. Supra-aural earphones don’t send sound vibrations directly into your eardrum. A consistently direct sound vibration hitting your ear drum can damage your hearing over time.
Muscle and Joint Pain?
Muscle and joint pain associated with sprains and strains can be very frustrating when striving to maintain an active lifestyle. Certain essential oils have been approved by Health Canada for use to help with relief of pain associated with sprains, strains and rheumatoid arthritis. Oils such as lavender, marjoram, clove, black pepper, eucalyptus globulus or peppermint, and blends such as Deep Relief and Aromaease are great mixed with a carrier oil such as coconut, and applied directly to the skin to help soothe muscle pain. The essential oils you choose should be pure and not topped up with synthetic additives and preservatives.
Book Club: Making a Good Brain Great
By Daniel Amen, MD. When our brains work right, we work right. But the brain is easily injured. A bump on the head, sleep deprivation and poor nutrition can all have long-term consequences leading to problems with attention, mood and even dementia. Dr. Amen shares his exciting insights into protecting, repairing and maintaining our brains with good nutrition, supplements and special exercises. A great read!
Homemade Seed Crackers
1/2 cup each of chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. 1 c water; 1 large garlic clove, finely grated; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt. Preheat the oven to 300ºF. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the seeds. Add the water, garlic, and salt. Stir with a spatula until combined. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes until the chia seeds absorb the water. Spread onto baking sheet in two small rectangles. Bake for 35 min. Remove from the oven and carefully flip with a spatula. Bake for 25-35 min, until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool for 10-15 mins on the pan and then break the rectangles into crackers and let cool completely. Enjoy!
Financial Fitness
Grant Thornton Limited, now including the former practice of Abakhan & Associates, helps Canadians with overwhelming debt get financial fresh starts! Our Licensed Insolvency Trustees (LIT) are federally-regulated professionals who provide solutions to individuals and businesses with debt problems. LITs are the only professionals authorized to administer court-regulated consumer proposal and bankruptcy proceedings, which allow you to be discharged from your debt. Let us help you find your best debt solution during a free, confidential consultation at one of our offices in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and throughout the Mainland BC. If you are looking for personal, corporate or debt management services from experienced professionals who can lead you to a life free from debt, make an appointment today at www.gtabakhan.com.
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Problems with Snoring?
Snoring is a topic that is well known to many of us and our spouses. If you have tried all of the pillows, mouth guards and gadgets advertised, you may want to try these simple suggestions so that you can get a perfect night’s rest. Here are some natural, effective essential oils for snoring. Sage, Thyme, Marjoram, Lavender, and Cedarwood. Diffusers are really a terrific way to use the following essential oils at night time. They are also a practical solution when applied topically. For more information and instructions: purejoynaturals.ca/blog
