Community News
Why Implant Supported Dentures?

With tissue-only supported dentures, the roots of teeth are removed. And over time, the bone heals and starts to shrink. This process is called resorption and is primarily why dentures get loose and why they periodically require rebasing or refitting.

Reasons to consider implant-retained dentures:

• Quality of life improves because the extra support from the implants stabilize movement on the gum tissue
• Loss of jaw bone close to the implants is greatly reduced
• Your appearance or integrity of facial bones is supported, thereby preserving your full facial features
• Choice of more food groups and the ability to chew and digest is enhanced
• Renewed confidence in your smile is empowering and contagious! J. Lane Janke DD, FCAD James Bay Denturists, JBSdenturists.com

Dysregulation, Disorders, and Music Therapy

Music has nonverbal, creative, structural, and emotional qualities. These are used in the therapeutic relationship between client and music therapist to facilitate contact, self-expression, communication, and other clinical goals. Our bodies pulsing with internal rhythms of the heart, the digestive system, and the lungs synchronize to music with its intrinsically rhythmical structure. For people living with autism, ADHD, mood disorders, effects of TBI, stroke, or trauma, the skillful use of music and its elements such as melody, rhythm, and dynamics promotes positive change. Most significantly, it influences the important and necessary shift in physiological and emotional responses away from dysregulation towards regulation and balance.

Stop Tearing Yourself Down!

Many of us have a negative inner critic that can be deeply upsetting and discouraging. Compassion-focused therapy can help people find kindness and compassion toward themselves and others. It is possible to work through feelings of shame and self-criticism, tolerate distress better, balance difficult emotions – and handle the inner critic. Counselling is a great place to start finding ways to support yourself, to forgive yourself and others, and to find a path forward. MaryMunro.ca

Serrapeptase, the Little Miracle Enzyme!

Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme, which means it breaks down long protein chains into amino acids that the body needs. These enzymes bind to the alpha 2 macroglobulin in our plasma, where they are shielded from the immune system while retaining their enzymatic activity. They are then free to roam through the bloodstream, seeking to break down hard protein (non-living tissue), fibrin surfaces, scar tissue, and granuloma, and even thin out mucous to ease conditions such as chronic sinusitis. It’s been proven to be a safe and effective alternative to NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen), and should be taken on an empty stomach. The capsule must be a special DRcap (delayed release capsule) or enteric-coated capsule that allows the serrapeptase to pass through the stomach to the small intestine, where the enzyme is then released. Enerex Botanicals Ltd., Enerex.ca

Community Profile – Suga Yoga

Suga Yoga Parksville is a small, unique yoga studio dedicated to providing a variety of yoga classes, from absolute beginners to more experienced yoga devotees. They are dedicated to making various forms and levels of yoga available to everyone. They teach several types of yoga in the traditional Indian methods, along with gentle classes for the beginners. So you can build your yoga practice, on your terms, at your own pace. Suga Yoga Parksville welcomes your questions, feedback and insights as you, and they, evolve.

I don’t need a counsellor!

It is a common misconception that if you see a counsellor you are weak in the mind and that there is something wrong with you. When this belief arose, life was simpler and everyone knew their role. Men went to work to support the family and women stayed home to raise the children. Extended families were close and created a ‘village’ of support. In today’s world, many of us are under great amounts of stress, have many responsibilities, and are feeling isolated. When you no longer feel that you have everything under control, speaking to a trained counsellor is the right thing to do.

The Power of Reconnective Healing®

Reconnective Healing is a new and powerful form of healing. Its high frequencies bring us back into wholeness and also balance us on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. As a result, we sleep better, have more energy with less stress and feel more vibrant. It also improves our memory and our ability to focus. When our life becomes harmonious, our family and work life improve. The health care system of European countries are beginning to recognize the benefits of Reconnective Healing®. It is as an option for people with concussions, anxiety, phantom pain, PTSD, depression, and all kinds of fear.

Prolozone for Chronic Pain

Why is it that some injuries never heal and go on to become areas of chronic pain and dysfunction? And why do people heal so much more reliably when they are young than when they become older? The answer in both cases has to do with decreased oxygen utilization which serves as a foundation for chronic pain and degeneration. Break that cycle with the application of ozone therapy or Prolozone injections which maximizes oxygen absorption. The cells and tissues can begin to do what they usually do so well – heal themselves.

Enhance Your Day!

How do you start your day? Do you jump out of bed hitting the ground running with hundreds of thoughts on what you need to do? How about easing into your day with a grounding or meditation exercise or by reading something that inspires you? I truly believe if you start your day slowly, setting an intention on how you want your day to proceed ~ you will have a more successful and joyful day. Try it ~ even if you only have 10 minutes ~ make the time to Enhance Your Day!

Multiple Supplement Curse

Do you struggle to swallow your supplement pills? Is keeping track of when to take them and in what combination a real chore? It can be so confusing, time consuming, frustrating AND expensive!! An All-in-One concentrated powder is your solution; just add water and drink. You can supply your body with good nutrition without the trauma of gagging down all those pills. Be sure to look for an ALL-in-One formula that has all the Vitamins, Minerals, Essential Fatty Acids, Trace Minerals, and Anti-Oxidants that you need to help your body do what it was meant to do … be healthy.

Drink up!

Many times, feeling unwell can be attributed to dehydration. It is like forgetting to put oil in your engine. You know what happens to a car if it does not have oil in it! To help your body to assimilate a Bowen treatment, both before and after, we encourage drinking water. Individuals who drink a lot of water will generally have more energy, be less likely to get sick, have better digestion, fewer aches and pains, nice skin and be in a better mood! Who doesn’t want this … and the best part of all? WATER IS FREE! Drink up friends!