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.
Community News
Why do you Wear Socks?
Socks are a creative way to express your personality and style like our prime minister with his maple leaf socks. Many of us choose our socks by appearance not realizing that there are many health benefits to wearing the right socks. Socks with antibacterial properties help prevent odors and fight germs and fungus. Socks can also prevent foot pain by protecting feet from the environment and if you wear them to bed, can help you fall asleep more easily. Today there are socks available that not only keep your feet warm, but may also offer general pain relief, more energy and increased balance and stability.
In Full Color
Over a year ago, Teresa’s husband brought home a copy of the Wellnessnews from Manitoba and said “You should look into this, we need this in our community.” We agreed and decided to bring Wellnessnews to Central Vancouver Island. Here we are, 12 issues later, healthier and a little lighter with a greater understanding of the meaning of health and wellness. The feedback that we receive from our readers has been overwhelmingly positive. As we begin our second year of publishing we are over the moon thrilled to be doing so in full color!
Seasonal Allergies?
It is spring time again. For many it is a time for congested sinuses, headaches, watery or itchy eyes. If you are one of the millions who suffer from seasonal allergies, there are natural treatments available that can be as effective as allergy medication. An anti-inflammatory diet consisting of nutrient dense food and avoiding processed meats and foods is a part of natural allergy relief. Taking a tablespoon of local, raw honey every day will help your body build a tolerance to the local pollen that may be causing your misery. Visit your local health food store for more information on seasonal allergies.
Updating the Programming
Your mind is like a computer. It probably runs with great tools but does so using outdated software creating undesired habits and behaviours. With Therapeutic Hypnosis and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), you can easily and effectively delete old data and replace it with new programming. From self-confidence to smoking cessation, anxiety relief and pain management, RTT can help you build new healthy habits in an average of 21 days (time required by the brain to do so). Once anchored in your mind and reinforced by a personalized recording, the new desired data becomes permanent.
Activity Guide – Available March 1st
Spring is just around the corner which means the arrival of the new City of Nanaimo Activity Guide. It is available at our recreation centres starting March 1st, and as usual, it is full of programs and community special events to keep you active for the warmer months ahead. This year there are many never-before offered programs in the Activity Guide. For more information on these courses or other program ideas, please pick up the new City of Nanaimo Spring and Summer Activity Guide or view it on our website at Nanaimo.ca. This season, ͞”Take a Moment” with Parks and Recreation.
Gaming vs Gambling
Once upon a time, gaming and gambling were separate forms of entertainment, vying for their respective market share. In today’s world, now that people of all ages have wide-ranging access to the internet and smart phones, these industries have become powerhouses within their respective worlds. How people gamble has changed. How our youth play video games has changed as well: Never-ending self-contained online worlds, rife with micro-transactions fuel increased spending to simply keep up in the game. If this all sounds foreign to you, please connect with an under 40 gaming enthusiast near you. Gaming and gambling have changed. Now, there is even more reason to make sure we are doing both responsibly.
Benefits of Rosemary
Rosemary is such a common herb that we take it for granted; relegating it to roast chicken. It is a powerful and multi-faceted herb. Rosemary is known to be a brain function and memory booster; helpful for both students and elderly women. It is also a circulatory and nervine stimulant that has a toning and calming effect on digestion. If you have thinning hair, add rosemary essential oil to your shampoo to stimulate hair follicles and circulation to the scalp or make some strong rosemary tea and use as a hair rinse. Buy some fresh rosemary and try it out for yourself.
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.
