The sound of a kitten purring truly warms your heart. The soft gentle “rumble” is a soothing and enjoyable experience that will literally have a therapeutic effect on your body. The vibrations of a kitten purring promote relaxation, reduces stress, and even assists in the healing of an injury. Snuggling up with a warm cuddly kitten is a delightful way to take a moment out of a busy day plus enjoy the health benefits of stopping and taking a breath. Interested in adopting? Go to www.mjhs.ca for more information.

Help to make your next vacation free from developing a travel-related illness. Plan and speak with your pharmacist about how to stay healthy while travelling away from home. Your Pharmasave Pharmacist can give you vital health information regarding managing your medications, recommended vaccines and medications to prevent illness, useful travel products, and basic first aid supplies to have on hand while travelling. Your pharmacist will ensure you have the information and products you need to be prepared for health issues that may arise while you are away. Stay healthy on vacation. To find out more, speak to your Pharmasave Pharmacist before your travel.

Effective pain management for cracked heels, or heel fissures, is crucial for alleviating discomfort and promoting healing. Cracked heels often stem from dry skin, moisture deficiency, or underlying medical conditions. To address the pain linked to this condition, various strategies can be employed. Moisturization is paramount, keeping the skin hydrated to prevent further cracking. Gentle exfoliation aids in removing dead skin cells but should be done cautiously to avoid exacerbating the issue. Soaking feet in warm water softens the skin, offering relief. Well-fitting footwear with adequate cushioning helps manage pain and prevents worsening. Seeking timely treatment can prevent infections and further complications, ensuring swift recovery.

Pharmasave has lots of fabulous products to fill your whole family’s stockings. Consider setting a personalized theme for your stocking stuffers this year. For a bath enthusiast, you can include some Pharmasave brand bodywash, a body sponge (available in multiple colours) or exfoliating gloves, and some moisturizing lotion. For those who love to travel, gather some travel essentials like Pharmasave brand sunscreen, disposable razors, a travel dental kit, and hand sanitizer. For the nail artist, grab some nail clippers and files, hand cream, luxury cotton pads, and cotton gloves. The possibilities are endless with a bit of creativity!

Christmas is the season of giving and the Moose Jaw Health Foundation would like to thank its many donors and volunteers who contributed to helping save lives at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. Thanks to donors and volunteers over the last 38 years the Foundation has raised more than $39 million dollars to help dedicated healthcare professionals save lives. Every donation makes a difference. In the spirit of the holidays, please consider making a donation to help us continue to save lives. Every donation stays in our community.

This season, give the transformative gift of Access Bars, available in any denomination or service. Running a person’s Access Bars is a gentle, hands-on technique that helps release limiting points of view that may be holding them back. During a session, outdated perspectives and emotional “baggage” are cleared, creating space for true self-expression and a fresh outlook. After an Access Bars session, recipients may experience better sleep, reduced stress, improved mental clarity, and a boost in energy. This thoughtful gift offers a pathway to personal growth and empowerment, helping loved ones manifest their goals with greater ease.