Summer heat can affect your dentures and oral health. To keep them in top condition, rinse your dentures after meals to prevent buildup and stay hydrated to maintain oral moisture. Avoid leaving dentures in direct sunlight or hot environments, as this can cause warping. Clean them daily with a soft brush and non-abrasive cleaner to remove bacteria. For a refreshing feel, store your dentures in water with a bit of mouthwash when not in use. Regular dental check-ups are essential to ensure proper fit and function. Enjoy the summer with a confident and comfortable smile!
Community News
Book Club:
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men’s Health – distills 25 years of research on men’s health into a comprehensive resource. It covers diet, exercise, supplements, and diseases like prostate cancer. The guide also offers advice on alcohol consumption, stress control, and navigating the healthcare system, making it an essential reference for men’s health. Ask at your local bookstore.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
If my body were a car, I would trade it for a newer model. Every time I cough, sputter, or sneeze, my radiant leaks and my exhaust backfires.
Words to Live By
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein
Words to Live By
“Do not let the opinion of someone else get in the way of what is truly in your heart to express.” – Keith Macpherson
May Intuitive Insight
Oracle Card drawn by Lygia
Ramcharan – Courage “Leave the past behind you and focus on a new path. If you have been pondering a new journey, this is the time to make it a reality. Be open to new discoveries. Some shocking truth is revealed in the world. To remain peaceful, stay centred, focused, and attentive to your own creative projects and goals. You have built courage through ALL of your experiences and the lessons learned from them. Believe in yourself! Believe in your abilities!”
Clean Eating Recipe
Healthy Berry Cheesecake Dip
1 c plain Greek yogurt; 6 oz. light cream cheese; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup frozen berries. With a stand or hand mixer, beat together greek yogurt and cream cheese. Add maple syrup and lemon juice and beat again until combined. In a blender or food processer, blend frozen berries until pureed. You may have to add 1-2 tbsp of water to achieve this. Spoon/swirl the berry puree into the cheesecake mixture. Serve with fruit!
Elvis Tribute Show
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a lively Elvis tribute show in East St. Paul. Enjoy great music, food, and a welcoming community atmosphere—perfect for treating Mom for a fun night out. Date: Saturday, May 9 Time: Show at 7:00 PM Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 215 Tickets: $20 (available at the Legion bar) Contact: Call/Text 204-470-6993 Canteen: Opens at 5:30 PM for food and drinks.
Renewal: Signals of Change
Many people are noticing shifts both internally and, in the world around them, unparalleled cycles of endings, new beginnings, and growth. Astrology and prophesized teachings have spoken of these changes. At Make a Wave, we support you to navigate these changes. We provide a safe, supportive space to share, explore, and move through impacts on your life and relationships. Together, we gently identify what supports your well-being and what needs your attention. Using a blend of therapeutic, holistic and energetic approaches, we foster healing, confidence, resilience, and meaningful change in everyday life.
Allergy Season Is Back
Many people suffering from head pressure, itchy eyes, and a runny or stuffy nose this allergy season will find only temporary relief, or no relief at all, from over-the- counter remedies. Alternative approaches, such as nutritional supplementation and Biofeedback focus on more than just symptomatic relief. They enable the body’s ability to remove existing allergens imbedded in the sinus tissues, thereby minimizing the histamine and inflammatory reactions. This stops the over-production of mucus that the body makes to try and push the allergens out. Take a different approach this allergy season – treat the cause, not just the symptoms.
Navigating Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a time of significant hormonal change, and many women describe not feeling like themselves. Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone can impact sleep, mood, energy, and cognitive function—leading to symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, low motivation, and brain fog. These changes are real, common, and often very disruptive to daily life. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a safe and effective option to help restore balance and improve quality of life when appropriately prescribed. At Uptown Integrative Health, we take an individualized approach to care. Comprehensive hormonal testing with Ann Nzeruem, NP, helps us better understand your unique hormone patterns and guide treatment decisions.
