Teeth have three main functions: chewing food, lip support, and speech. The loss of your teeth can have negative effects on your self-confidence and your overall quality of life. Since your teeth provide structure and support to your cheeks, tooth loss can result in the sagging of your face. It is essential that your missing teeth are replaced as soon as possible. A new set of cosmetic dentures can instantly improve your appearance and remove facial flaws. Age is inevitable, but cosmetic dentures can help brighten your smile and make you feel young again! Andrew Fast, FastDentures.ca
Community News
Celebrate Medication Safety Week
Medication Safety Week (MSW) is Canada’s only national campaign to raise awareness of patient safety and related programs and initiatives. Thousands of healthcare professionals, patients, and their families will take part in events and activities related to medication safety in their organizations, facilities, and communities. MSW started in 2005 and is now an annual event to keep the issue of patient safety foremost in the minds of Canadians. Medication safety issues can impact health outcomes, length of stay in a healthcare facility, readmission rates, and overall costs to Canada’s healthcare system. Join us in celebrating Medication Safety Week, October 30 to November 8, 2017.
Care at Home Pharmacy, CareAtHomePharmacy.ca
Thai Curry Carrot and Pumpkin Soup
• 2 cups carrots, peeled and diced • 1-1/2 cups cubed pumpkin • 1 can coconut milk • 4 cups chicken stock • 1 Tbsp. green Thai curry paste • 2 cloves garlic • 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger • 1/2 tsp. each, salt and pepper • 1/4 tsp. cumin • 1/4 cup shredded coconut • madras curry powder. 1. Cook carrots and pumpkin without browning over medium heat for 10 mins. 2. Add spices, curry, and ginger. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, coconut milk, and coconut. 3. Cook on medium heat for 35 minutes. Blend with blender. Enjoy! Lisa Kehler, OffYourPlateNutrition.ca
Community Event
Oct. 21: Sit Back and Be Soothed! Try out the world’s best – The Inada DreamWave Massage Chair. Call to reserve your FREE 30 min. appointment. Aviva Natural Health Solutions, 204-947-6789 AvivaHealth.com. 1224 St. James St. Wpg.
Oct. 28: Is Your Water Safe? Nathan Zassman, Nutritional Therapist and President of Aviva Natural Health Solutions is hosting an informational event on water filtration systems. Reserve your spot: 204-947-6789 AvivaHealth.com. 1224 St. James St. Wpg.
Never Stop Dating!
You found love and are expecting it to be until ‘til death do you part. It is so important to remember to always nurture your relationship and never take it for granted. Keep in mind the planning that went into dates before you were married. You always carefully chose what you were going to wear. You put great effort into arranging the date and presented as your best. This must be maintained to continue to fall in love with your partner each day. Far too often people become complacent and stop putting the effort into one another that they did when they were trying to capture their partner’s heart. Now that you have it, by all means cherish it! Lianne Tregobov, Camelot Introductions, CamelotIntroductions.com
Money and Your Friends
Take a look at your five best friends and their financial lives. Your financial future is greatly influenced by them. Even friends of theirs whom you don’t know have an effect on you. Your family, co-workers, and past and current environment all provide a key to your financial success. Mother was right, choose your friends wisely. Sherry Wilkinson, WinnipegHypnotherapy.com
Waking up with Foot Pain?
Plantar fasciitis is a common and often persistent foot injury that can affect almost anyone. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). Morning foot pain is a signature symptom of this. In some cases, rest, icing, and stretching may relieve your symptoms. Persistent pain can stop you in your tracks, undermine your fitness and general health, and drag on for years. Healthwest specializes in this treatment as well as treating many other foot problems, by providing therapeutic massage, shock wave, laser, compression sleeves, and orthotics. Brent Konantz, Ortho., RMT LCSP C PED. (C) Healthwest Prothotics. MyHealthWest.com
Seniors’ Financial Wellness
By 2021, 22.8% of Canadians will be 65 years of age and older. Do we feel prepared as children and grandchildren to help guide and protect them and their finances through their later years of life? Checks and balances to consider:
• Have a family member who can act as the point of contact to divert calls to this person from sales people, etc.
• Do a monthly or quarterly review of the senior’s finances, including their bank and credit card statements.
• Put together a will and power of attorney while the family member is still of sound mind.
What Do Denturists Do?
Denturists help those who are missing some or all of their natural teeth. They design, repair, reline, and make removable dental appliances. Your denturist will collaborate with you, your family, and other healthcare professionals to promote and maintain your oral health.
When making a set of dentures, the objectives are:
• supporting and protecting your gums and the bones in your mouth;
• enhancing your face and holding your jaws the proper distance apart;
• carefully choosing individual teeth to match what you already have; and
• allowing you to speak clearly and chew without stress.
Andrew Fast, Fast Dentures, FastDentures.ca
Have You Had Your Probiotic Today?
Probiotics play a key role in the body by improving gastrointestinal functions, enhancing immunity, regulating hormones, protecting us from food-borne illnesses, controlling overgrowth of bad bacteria, and assisting in vitamin production & nutrient absorption. Here’s what to look for in your probiotic:
1. High culture count – Culture count refers to the total amount of live bacterial cultures in a single serving i.e. 50 Billion cfu (colony forming units)
2. Number of strains – There are over a thousand strains of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Look for multiple strains of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.
3. Make sure the capsule is designed to protect probiotics – Enteric coated capsules remain intact throughout the harsh stomach environment and begin dissolving in the intestine where the pH is more alkaline.
All of these factors can be found in the Ultimate Flora line of probiotics by Renew Life.
Aviva Natural Health Solutions, AvivaHealth.com
Attract a Great Life
“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein. You are using the Law of Attraction to attract into your life whatever you focus on. You are subject to the laws that govern the universe, including the Law of Attraction. This law uses the power of the mind, your thoughts, and materializes them into reality. Realistically, your thoughts turn into your life. When you focus on the negative, you will get more negative. When you focus on positive thoughts, positive things begin to happen. Imagine and think yourself into a great life!
Rev. Anne Ahokangas
CSLWinnipeg.org
