As many as 80% of us will experience low back pain in our lifetime. You have probably been told to just rest and relax while the pain subsides. However, this theory has now changed. Research is now showing many benefits to having an active approach to low back pain. The new active approach includes working on postures contributing to pain, strengthening exercises, stretching, cardiopulmonary fitness, and mobility exercises. All of these can help decrease the pain you might be experiencing. A physiotherapist can help determine which exercises will be beneficial for you based on the cause of your pain.
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Finding Love Later in Life
The dating world most certainly has changed over the years. Gone are the days where people rode the train to Winnipeg Beach and then danced the night away with their new found love! Online dating can be terribly dangerous with trusting people often preyed upon. Many people looking for love after long term marriages find themselves lost in the dating world once they lose a partner through death or divorce. Often people keep busy and active with work and upon retiring they realize they are truly missing the love and companionship the right partner and relationship provides. Trust in a professional matchmaker – Love is possible and fulfulling at any age!
Summer Fun for Seniors
Spending time outdoors is good for all ages, but especially beneficial if you are over 60 years of age. It increases our vitamin D levels, which helps fight certain conditions such as osteoporosis, heart attacks and depression. Go fishing with your grandkids, eat your lunch in the park, try your hand at gardening, go bird watching, play bocce ball or horseshoes, or catch an outdoor sporting event. Of course, you want to keep summer safety in mind. Summer can bring extreme heat that will increase the risk of dehydration, heat stroke, and other health risks, so be sure to practice safety first.
Balance Your Hormones
What does hormonal imbalance look like? Hot flashes, night sweats, pain, bloating, irritability, foggy brain, irregular cycle, and fatigue. If you suffer from any of these symptoms and haven’t been able to find relief, why not try balancing your hormones naturally. Biofeedback testing and treatment helps to detect imbalances and stimulates hormone-producing organs to balance the body. Another effective option is to get your body tested to see if it is lacking specific hormone-related nutrients. If you are, natural nutritional formulations can be taken to correct the hormonal imbalance and relieve your symptoms.
Fibromyalgia and Japanese Ganban-yoku
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic disease, described by deep, persistent pain throughout the body, sleep troubles, and fatigue. At times, the pain can be so intense that some are unable to complete normal activities. A gentle treatment that is popular in Japan is called Ganban-yoku, a form of natural thermal therapy using mineral stones that release far-infrared rays. Deep and gentle heat helps to ease the pain without any side effects. It also increases the circulation of the internal organs. Reduced pain, toxins, and stress levels can lead to better and deeper sleep. When you are rested, you typically feel better overall.
Lyme Disease in Manitoba
Lyme Disease is an epidemic here in Manitoba. Lyme disease is spread from deer ticks that carry a bacteria known as Borrelia Burgdorferi. This bacteria weakens your immune system, allowing diseases to enter the body. One way to improve your immune system is with Bioresonance Therapy. This therapy involves sending healthy frequencies into your body. These frequencies increase the body’s energy and consequently improve your health. Many people are infected by ticks, but don’t suspect Lyme disease because they don’t recall being bitten. In fact, 50% of people infected don’t remember being bitten and LESS than 50% of people will get the tell-tale bulls-eye rash.
Denture and Oral Care
Place a towel in or fill the sink with water to avoid breaking your dentures. Brush your gums, cheeks, and tongue with a soft toothbrush after removing the dentures. Gently clean your dentures daily (do not sleep with your dentures in). Soak and brush them with a soft-bristled brush and nonabrasive denture cleanser (not toothpaste) to remove food and plaque. Don’t use denture cleansers inside your mouth. Place the dentures in water or a mild denture-soaking solution overnight. If you use a denture cleaner overnight, it is very important to rinse the dentures thoroughly before placing them back into your mouth.
Finding Love Later in Life
The dating world most certainly has changed over the years. Gone are the days where people rode the train to Winnipeg Beach and then danced the night away with their new found love! Online dating can be terribly dangerous with trusting people often preyed upon. Many people looking for love after long term marriages find themselves lost in the dating world once they lose a partner through death or divorce. Often people keep busy and active with work and upon retiring they realize they are truly missing the love and companionship the right partner and relationship provides. Trust in a professional matchmaker – Love is possible and fulfulling at any age!
Ways to Enjoy Meals for One
Living alone can be a truly positive experience and planning quality meals is a great way to achieve this.
Shop smart by:
• Buying items that will last the whole week, so you only need to shop once. Foods that maintain their quality when canned or frozen are a great way to stock your kitchen.
• Only buying what you’ll eat before it spoils. Purchase the exact number of meat you need for the week’s meals.
• Considering buying both ripe and unripe fruits that will ripen later. Remember, you can speed the ripening process by putting bananas in a bowl of tomatoes.
Heat Stress or Heat Stroke?
Unlike heat stroke, a person with heat stress doesn’t typically have an elevated temperature or confused thoughts. It’s common to have heat stress when playing sports in the heat or working with heavy clothing on. People with heat stress should go into the shade, take off extra clothing, cool their body with tepid water, and drink lots of fluids. It is more common to get heat stress than heat stroke, but if you’ve been in the heat for an extended period of time, and find that you have a temperature higher than 38°C and are showing signs of confusion, you should go to the hospital immediately.
A Botox Alternative
Botox is a quick fix that inhibits the muscle movements that cause expression lines. This immobilizes the muscle for esthetic effect, but can sometimes cause the muscle to atrophy. This is beneficial for those who want to achieve a more slimming appearance to their faces, but a great alternative to Botox is microcurrent treatments, which help to lift the face and plump the skin. Microcurrent treatments encourage cell physiology and growth by mirroring the natural current flow of the body. The process is also non-invasive, so no needles are required, helping patients to breathe a sigh of relief.
