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Pursuing a Smoke-Free Life

Quitting smoking is a challenging but rewarding decision. Convincing yourself to quit begins with acknowledging the severe health risks, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory issues. Visualize a healthier, smoke-free future, filled with more energy, better taste and smell, and improved appearance. Understand the financial savings and the positive impact on loved ones. Set clear, realistic goals and seek support from friends, family, or support groups. Embrace healthy habits like exercise and mindfulness to manage cravings. Remind yourself daily of the reasons for quitting, and celebrate every smoke-free milestone as a testament to your strength and commitment.

How Is Your Cardiovascular Health?

Did you know that you can have cardiovascular disease without experiencing any symptoms? Many people are not diagnosed until the condition worsens to the point where they have angina, stroke, or heart failure: that’s why it is important to start taking steps towards a healthy heart and arteries today. A good screening test for early signs of disease is Digital Pulsewave Analysis (DPA). This Health Canada-approved, non-invasive method will show you how your cardiovascular system is working. This information can then be used to devise a specific program to improve your cardiovascular health before symptoms occur. Remember, what you don’t know CAN hurt you!

Improve Your Range of Motion

Assisted stretching is a powerful way to enhance flexibility and increase your range of motion. Unlike traditional stretching, StretchLab offers strained professionals who help you achieve deeper stretches safely and effectively. This technique targets tight muscles and connective tissues, promoting greater mobility over time. Improved flexibility can reduce stiffness, prevent injuries, and make everyday activities—like bending, reaching, or walking—much easier. Additionally, assisted stretching enhances blood flow to muscles, speeding up recovery and reducing soreness. Whether you’re an athlete or someone looking to move more freely, incorporating assisted stretching into your routine can significantly improve your overall quality of life.

Disability Support For Canadians

The Disability Credit can significantly reduce income tax payments and generate a one-time lump sum refund. It caters to individuals experiencing difficulties whilem walking, dressing, or preparing food. Eligible medical conditions include those that affect vision, mobility, hearing, feeding, dressing, elimination functions, and mental capacities crucial for daily life. For a list of eligible medical conditions, as well as comprehensive information on applying for this substantial program, contact Brett Scott.

Heart Health Tips for Heart Month

February is Heart Month—a perfect reminder to focus on heart health. Small, consistent changes can make a big difference in maintaining a healthy heart. Start by adding more heart-friendly foods to your diet, like fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Reduce salt and sugar intake to keep blood pressure and blood sugar levels in check. Regular physical activity, like a brisk walk or gentle stretching, helps strengthen your heart and improves circulation. Managing stress is equally important; take time for yourself through mindfulness, hobbies, or connecting with loved ones. Finally, remember to stay on top of routine check-ups and listen to your body. A healthy heart is a happy heart!

Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet

When combined with other healthy habits, eating a heart-healthy diet can help you control blood pressure and blood sugar levels, maintain a healthy weight, and lower cholesterol. Focus on eating fewer trans fats (fried foods), saturated fats (processed foods), high-fat meats, processed meats and cheeses, and anything high in sugar or sodium. Eat more colourful veggies and fruits; high-quality proteins (such as poultry and fatty fish); healthy fats (such as avocados, olive oil, flax seeds, raw nuts, and fish oils); high-fibre pastas, breads, or cereals made from legumes or whole grains; eggs; and dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa).

Igniting Your Passion

Awakening your tender heart opens your passion and life force, welcoming the juices that frees your soul to ~Pass-I-on ~ wherever you go & in whatever you do. Embodying and knowing that each breath matters; where we put our focus and attention, what we value and how we choose to spend our time is who we become. Take nothing for granted as you taste the many flavors of desire that energize your joy and pleasure. Swim in that pool each day, bathing yourself and igniting your fire that fuels your heart to thrive. Choose to become curious and impassioned with and by life.

Warning Signs of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a complicated ocular disease whereby elevated intraocular pressure damages the optic nerve causing vision loss. There are different types of glaucoma and often there are no symptoms. There is currently no cure for glaucoma, but there are treatment options if it’s detected early enough. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should seek immediate help: Loss of peripheral or side vision, tunnel vision, seeing halos around lights, sudden vision loss, or a cloudy-looking cornea. Optometrists are trained to test and interpret for glaucoma with specific qualified instrumentation.

Valentine Special

February is perfect time to book a deluxe facial! Treat yourself or someone special to luxurious treatments by our team of board-certified doctors, registered nurses, and expert aestheticians. Enjoy any two deluxe facials—Bela MD HydraFacial, OxyGeneo, Paris Signature, Dermaplaning, PicoSure, Clear & Bright, or Fire + Ice—only $300. Plus, receive two deluxe medical-grade samples. From Potenza RF Microneedling to Tempsure Skin Tightening, we offer services tailored to your needs. Hurry, this offer expires February 28, 2025! Book your free consultation today and achieve your aesthetic goals. Visit our website for more info.