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Therapist

Therapy is a type of treatment that is common in both physical as well as mental health disorders. To differentiate from physical therapy, it is called psychotherapy when emotional and behavioral problems are being treated. Though it is the therapist who does the talking with the patient during psychotherapy, the feelings or the emotions displayed by the patient while talking about their problems give lots of clues to the therapist about the root problems of the patient.

What Can a Therapist Do for Me?
 Offer you treatment.
 Teach you ways of coping with your feelings and ways to cope with troublesome situations.
 Helps you deal with feelings of anger, depression, guilt, anxiety, shyness, etc.

Where Can I Find a Therapist?
 Private therapy practices, including online therapy options.
 Group therapy practices.
 Hospitals.
 Nursing Homes.
 Pain Clinics.
 Rehabilitation Clinics.
 Community and Mental Health Centers.
 Correctional Facilities.

Stay tuned for next month when we explore mental health roles within the public health care system in Manitoba.

6 Health Problems Caused by Smoking

Here are 6 health problems caused by smoking that you probably didn’t know about! 1. Loss of Eye Sight – Smoking increases your risk of age-related macular degeneration.
2. Erectile Dysfunction – Tobacco causes narrowing of the blood vessels all over your body, including those that supply blood to the penis. 3. Ectopic Pregnancy – Is a life-threatening reproductive complication in women that is more likely in smokers. 4. Hip Fractures – Smokers lose bone density.
5. Colorectal Cancer – Smoking is linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from this type of cancer. 6. Rheumatoid Arthritis – It causes painful swelling that can eventually result in bone loss and joint deformity.

Don’t Use Super Glue on Dentures!

Dentures that crack intraorally can indicate the begin of potential issues. Even a small crack needs to be fixed by a denturist, as there are dangers to a quick fix solution like super glue. A chemical in super glue, called cyanoacrylate, emits dangerous fumes that can cause flu-like symptoms, irritation to your eyes nose and throat, or could potentially cause asthma when inhaled. It’s important to get a denture crack fixed by a professional. If your dentures are cracked, broken, or a tooth has fallen out, see your denturist first.

Over 65? Assess Your Risk

Bone mineral density (BMD) testing is crucial in assessing the risk of developing osteoporosis or fractures. Women and men over 65 and those with risk factors for fracture should get a BMD test. Combining BMD tests with clinical risk factors can determine fracture risk and inform treatment decisions. Protect your ability to live your best life with Echolight™, the new ultrasound bone density measurement scanner that takes 15 minutes to do. First time in Manitoba. You have the option of either having the scan in our office or in the comfort of your home since we have a portable one. Echolight™ is radiation-free, safe, accurate as well as Health Canada and FDA approved.

Strengthening Bones and Muscles

Our bones play different vital roles in the body, providing structural support, protecting organs, and storing calcium. It’s important to build strong and healthy bones during adolescence, and imperative to take steps to protect bone health as adults and seniors. Eating certain foods high in calcium, vitamin D, protein, and magnesium can strengthen both your bones and muscles. Getting these necessary nutrients can help seniors improve their physical health and mobility. Some foods that are rich in these nutrients include low-fat dairy, fortified plant milk products, nuts, leafy greens, winter squash, fish, liver, egg yolks, whole grains, beans, and seeds.

Physical Activity for Depression & Anxiety

Physical activity should be considered as a first-line treatment for depression and anxiety, according to a scientific review that analysed more than 95 scientific reviews involving 128,000 participants. The study found that physical activity was more effective than counselling or medication in some cases, and provided positive impacts across all studies. Shorter exercise interventions of 12 weeks or less were found to be the most effective in reducing mental health symptoms. The research highlights the need for exercise to be prioritised as a mainstay approach for managing depression and anxiety, particularly as it can make a positive change to mental health quickly. Study found in The British Journal of Sports Medicine – https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/03/02/bjsports-2022-106195

Over 65? Assess Your Risk

Bone mineral density (BMD) testing is crucial in assessing the risk of developing osteoporosis or fractures. Women and men over 65 and those with risk factors for fracture should get a BMD test. Combining BMD tests with clinical risk factors can determine fracture risk and inform treatment decisions. Protect your ability to live your best life with Echolight™, the new ultrasound bone density measurement scanner that takes 15 minutes to do. First time in Manitoba. You have the option of either having the scan in our office or in the comfort of your home since we have a portable one. Echolight™ is radiation-free, safe, accurate as well as Health Canada and FDA approved.

Improve Your Focus & Concentration Naturally

Very often the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHS-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. Alternative approaches such as Biofeedback testing and treatment are highly effective in improving focus and concentration. It detects imbalances, or weaknesses, in the stress-handling areas of the body, and in turn, stimulates the affected areas to help the mind and body better function in times of overload, overwhelm, and fatigue.

Transform Your Health with Bioresonance

In the last few years, health has become a higher priority for most people. Many are looking for alternatives to traditional medical systems. Our bodies have the innate intelligence to heal themselves. However, we go out of balance due to lifestyle, diet, and stress. At Freq. we take a holistic approach to healing, using biofeedback to detect the root cause of dis-ease. We scan the body, measure cellular and organ health, and identify microorganisms like viruses or parasites. Bioresonance then emits a corrective frequency, to help bring the body into balance, so it can do what it was designed to do – heal itself.