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Words to Live By

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Words to Live By

“This is a time of peace and great joy. Among the rush of worldly coming and going, choose to remain calm and peaceful in your heart.” – Keith Macpherson

Book Club

Burnout – The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – By Emily Nagoski PhD and Amelia Nagoski DMA. This ground-breaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, practical plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life. With the help of eye-opening science, prescriptive advice, and helpful worksheets and exercises, all women will find something transformative in these pages—and will be empowered to create positive change.

Clean Eating: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk or milk substitute, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 1/2 cups quick oats, 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt. Direction: Bring the milk and water to a boil in a saucepan that’s large enough to prevent boil-overs. Reduce the heat to low. Add the oats and then stir in all other ingredients. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until oats are done and oatmeal is thickened to your liking. Enjoy!

Making Peace with Yourself

Making peace with yourself is simple yet profound. It’s about being comfortable in your own skin and enjoying your own company. Knowing and humbly admitting when things went wrong and gently forgiving yourself for the mistakes you’ve made by learning from them. Knowing what others think of you is none of your business yet offering your love freely and daring to share your emotions and vulnerability with those you care about. Knowing you are enough yet desiring to shine even brighter knowing each day is an opportunity to learn and grow. Treat every day as if it’s your birthday and welcome the opportunity to give birth to all of who you want to be.

Reducing Your Dementia Risk

Dementia prevention focuses on reducing risk factors that contribute to cognitive decline. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays a key role, including regular physical activity, a balanced diet (like the Mediterranean or DASH diet), and staying mentally active through learning and social engagement. Managing health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol is crucial, as they increase the risk of dementia. Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption also helps. While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, research suggests that staying physically, mentally, and socially engaged may delay or reduce the likelihood of developing cognitive impairments.

Healing Through Osteopathic Care

Symptoms often arise from dysfunction elsewhere in the body. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners identify and address these underlying issues, sometimes treating areas distant from the pain site. This holistic approach facilitates natural healing and correction. Patients typically experience relief from acute and chronic pain, inflammation, stiffness, and postural imbalances, as well as improved mobility, healing time, immunity, sleep, anxiety, and overall vitality. Gentle in nature, osteopathic treatment is suitable for all ages and can address various musculoskeletal conditions, including cranial-sacral and visceral connections, enhancing immunity and lymphatic flow.

Community Events:

Can I Ask You a Question: Wed. Nov. 6: 5:30-8 pm: Stan Hagen Theatre. 2300 Ryan Rd. Join local medical experts for an informative evening about medical issues you may be too embarrassed to ask! TED-style event presented by Dr. Elizabeth Thompson (General Surgery), Dr. Aaron Kennedy (Gynecology), Sharoon Lawrence (Pelvic Health Physiotherapist), and Dr. Alexandra Bascom (Urology). All proceeds will be going to YANA! Scan to register:
3rd Annual Christmas Craft Market: Sat. Nov. 16: 9am – 2pm: at the d’Esterre Senior’s Centre. A free family event located at 1801 Beaufort Ave. Featuring talented members crafting Handmade Gifts from the Heart. Quality, unique crafted items. Something for everyone. A wide variety of pottery, glass creations, quilting, lapidary, silver smith, books, puzzles, baking, and so much more.

Ask The Expert

Q: I had cataract surgery a couple years ago and it was great at first but now my distance vision is blurry. I thought I’d have perfect vision for the rest of my life, what’s up with that? A: Having some changes in vision after cataract surgery is surprisingly common. Getting an eye exam will ascertain if your lens implants are still clear, or if you’ve had some changes in perception or the focus of your eyes, or if you’ve developed some other kind of problem with the health of your eyes. Be sure not to neglect your routine eye assessments, come visit us at Mosaic Optometry!

Vitamin D & Dental Health

Vitamin D plays a vital role in dental health by supporting calcium absorption, which is essential for strong teeth and bones. It helps in the mineralization of the tooth enamel, protecting teeth from decay and cavities. Adequate vitamin D levels can also prevent gum diseases like periodontitis, as it promotes a healthy immune response that reduces inflammation in the gums. A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to weaker teeth, making them more susceptible to fractures and infections. Therefore, maintaining optimal levels of vitamin D is crucial for overall oral health and preventing dental problems.