Community News
Headaches and Migraines

Headaches and migraines can be triggered by many different sources. Some of these causes include, dehydration, hunger, atmospheric pressure changes, and improper glasses. What many do not realize is that upper neck misalignments due to improper head positioning, can also cause headaches and migraines and poor blood and fluid flow between the brain and the body. Chiropractors are specially trained to assess upper neck misalignments and to gently, specifically, and scientifically correct neck misalignments restoring proper blood flow and optimal body posture. To learn know more come to our next health night March 19 at 7pm!

Live Life on Your Terms

Have you been impacted by trauma? Are you grieving a loss of a loved one, a job or a marriage? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you going through transition? Are you struggling with chronic pain? However you feel stuck in life, and maybe finding yourself repeating the same old patterns, counselling can help you to make positive change, rapidly alter negative, limiting beliefs, and move forward into a more fulfilling experience of life. Find a councillor or psychotherapist with compassion, acceptance and non-judgment to help support you stepping into your potential, claiming your power and living life on your terms.

Embracing Change

Many of us were raised to be strong and to do it on our own. However our world continues to change with increased knowledge and ever changing technology. This in turn makes change so much more challenging. Change can be overwhelming but today there are resources and support available. Having support is very empowering and expedites success. It increases your self-confidence, mindset, relationships, communication, work-life balance, health and longevity. Look for a coach, mentor, or advisor who will hold your visions, see your success and guide you to seeing the solutions within you, they will be your best cheerleader.

Oils for Relaxation

Essential oils are amazing for enhancing relaxation and rejuvenating our energy. Simply smelling oils such as lavender, grapefruit, frankincense,cedarwood, or blends such as “Stress Away,” “AromaEase,” or “Release” can be enough to support the calming of your nerves. You can add them to Epsom salts for a lovely bath, diffuse them, add your favourite 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.

Community Profile – A New Home for Sundrops

The current office of the Sundrops Centre for Child Development at the Clements Centre is too small and not as accessible as desired. So, they are moving into their own space at the former Island Oak High School location at 5814 Banks Rd. They will be renovating the location to provide space to meet with families, to have family group meetings and therapy sessions. Donations to the Sundrops Centre can be made in person at 5856 Clements Street, by phone at (250) 746.4135 or through Canada Helps. Please help make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

Laser Hair Removal: How it Works

If you have unwanted hair, laser hair removal may be for you. Laser hair removal destroys hair follicles and stops hair from growing back. This technique results in long-term elimination of hair and has become the ultimate alternative to plucking, shaving, waxing and painful electrolysis. Prior to treatment, the hair is trimmed to the skin. For maximum comfort, a topical anaesthetic cream may be applied one hour prior to the treatment. Laser treatments should be performed by experienced, professional laser technicians using a FDA approved Lightsheer Diode Laser, the gold standard in permanent hair reduction. This ensures a comfortable procedure with the best possible result.

T’is the Season for Allergens to Attack!

Does spring mean the misery of allergies for you? Acupuncture is an excellent treatment that will lessen or prevent the onset of seasonal allergic misery. We have all seen or experienced the tearing, running nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, wheezing, coughing, itching, rashes and eruptions that signal an allergic attack. The usual suspects are pollen, dust, hair, fur, feathers, scales, wool, chemicals, drugs, insect bites, and various foods. Be proactive; practice preventative medicine. A few needles given prior to the onslaught of these substances PREVENT a serious bout of hay fever, allergic rhinitis, or other misery.

Microbiome and our Health

When it comes to optimal health, our bodies rely on billions of human microbiome to help maintain homeostasis, a healthy mind and body. We acquire these microbiome when we are born, through our mothers breast milk and as we age, through our foods and soils. The microbiome can become damaged due to antibiotics, alcohol, stress, sugar, and processed foods. This may lead to the start of an illness and physical or even mental distress. To help maintain optimal gut health it’s important to add fermented foods into the diet, reduce sugar intake and seek ways to reduce stress

Dehydration: Signs and Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of dehydration in an elderly person can be virtually identical to those for dementia. The most common signs and symptoms of dehydration include persistent fatigue, lethargy, muscle weakness or cramps, headaches, dizziness, nausea, forgetfulness, confusion, deep rapid breathing or an increased heart rate. Because seniors often have a reduced sense of thirst, dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization after the age 65. Make sure the senior in your life is eating enough and drinking the daily recommended amount of water.

Collagen Activation Therapy

Are you looking to rejuvenate your skin? The use of Ultrasonic skin cleansing and Microneedling, stimulates and activates the body’s own natural collagen healing process that restore skin to a more youthful and vibrant appearance. Microneedling is a non-invasive treatment that works wonders with minimal downtime. It is an ideal choice for those wishing to naturally lift and tighten skin elasticity, lessen wrinkles and fine lines, lighten age spots, minimize pore size, reduce scars, stretch marks, hyper-pigmentation and even rosacea. The process can be done anywhere on the body and each treatment is individualized for the client’s needs.

Ozone Anti Aging

Ozone has remarkable versatility for disease management because of the increased oxygen utilization at a cellular level. The success of the treatment is dependent on the practitioner’s skill, judgment & the proper integration of other skills including acupuncture, detoxification, nutrition, herbal medicines, etc. I have many patients who follow my recommendations to resolve a specific acute or chronic ailment and then continue with ozone treatments as an anti-aging tool. My patients report increased energy, increased stamina, increased resistance to cold and flu’s and an overall increase sense of well-being. I recommend these anti-aging remedy treatments for all patients when they reach their 60th Birthday.