“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”
~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Held each year on July 24, International Self-Care Day (ISD) is an opportunity to bring awareness to the importance of self-care. Self-care is anything that one does to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. This can include practicing good hygiene, eating nutritious foods, getting enough exercise and quality sleep, and tending to one’s emotional and spiritual needs. It is an important first step in preventing many diseases and conditions. ISD activities are held around the world each year and can include things like concerts, organized walks, sport matches, self-care classes, and media events. How will you celebrate ISD in 2019?

Did you know there is a strong correlation between the structure of your feet and back pain? Your feet are your foundation, but if your weight is unevenly distributed when you walk, your spine will be exposed to stressors that will develop into back pain. Causes for this include high arches, flat feet, poor foot/ankle functioning, excessive shock transmission and leg asymmetry, which all contribute to the pressure of your upper body on your hips. Chiropractors are experts in this and can provide corrective support for your arches which can realign your pelvis and improve spinal functions. Get yours checked today!

Wedding season is in full swing and nothing gets in the way of feeling romantic quite like ill-fitting dentures. Properly made dentures will be aesthetically pleasing, look true to life, and operate in such a way that the only thing people will notice is your winning smile. If you’ve been cleaning your dentures regularly and having annual checkups with your denturist you should have no reason to worry or to lack confidence. Whether you’re an attending guest or in the wedding party itself, doing your prep work will ensure you can concentrate on the day, and not on your denture.

Teens are still developing so it’s very important that they receive the proper eye care to ensure the best possible vision heading into adulthood. Unfortunately, many don’t. The behavioural problems experienced by “troubled” teens may even be due to undiagnosed vision issues that aren’t caught in a simple vision test at school. Teens should have proper vision testing to catch potential issues that, without attention, will only get worse as they get older. As well as making sure that they have a balanced diet and are getting exercise, encourage your teens to wear sunglasses with UV protection and to protect their eyes when playing sports or using tools and equipment.