Cold & Flu Season is here! Viruses are spread by sneezing, coughing and direct personal contact. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu shot. Flu viruses strike in late fall and winter and cause fever, coughing, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. Health Canada recommends all Canadians get the annual flu vaccine to protect themselves and other around them. Seniors, young children and people with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of developing serious complications from the flu. Reduce your risk by washing your hands thoroughly & regularly, wiping down surfaces, staying active and getting plenty of sleep. Protect yourself and those around you – Get the flu shot. To find out more, speak to your Pharmacist today.
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Advantages of a Seniors’ Residence
There are many advantages to moving into a seniors’ residence while you are still active. Being able to engage in activities and socializing is just as essential as healthy eating and exercising regularly. Another benefit of being socially engaged and participating in activities is that you can make new friends with similar interests and pick up new interests along the way. Moving into Independent Living Accommodations might be just the ticket for creating a balanced lifestyle. You can feel good and enjoy your stay in a place that offers all kinds of possibilities.
Integrative Microscopy
Integrative Microscopy differs from conventional medicine in that it strives to identify and treat underlying causes and nutritional deficiencies of health issues, rather than the symptoms. It’s used for non-diagnostic information-gathering purposes, along with standard physical exams, health history intake, and other standard-of-care imaging or blood tests. Integrative Microscopy is non-invasive and family-friendly, and requires only a couple of drops of blood extracted from the fingertip. A licensed healthcare practitioner educates the patient about the physiology of their blood immediately via a digital video link from the microscope to a computer screen, providing instant results and one-on-one patient-practitioner interaction.
Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season
Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season
As temperatures dip in fall and winter, the risk of catching a cold or getting the flu increases. That’s why it’s important to practice a healthy lifestyle year-round and particularly during cold and flu season, which can last from November to April. Keeping your immune system healthy is a powerful defense to prevent and fight off sickness. Following these simple tips can help: Get plenty of sleep. Eat a healthy diet with lots of vegetables and fruits. Probiotics found in such foods as yogurt, aged cheeses, sauerkraut and miso have also been found to boost the immune system. Drink lots of fluids. Exercise regularly. Manage your stress in healthy ways and get your flu shot.
Ask The Expert
Q. What do I need to remember when travelling with hearing aids? A. Bring your charging station/cables. If you have rechargeable hearing aids, don’t forget your charging station! If they aren’t rechargeable – bring extra batteries! Don’t forget extra domes and wax guards. Being prepared with extras will ensure you can fix problems as they arise. Wipe, dry, repeat. Remember to clean your hearing aids every day while traveling. Sweat, moisture and wax buildup can keep your hearing aids from performing like they should. Get a check up. If you’re going on a long vacation, consider taking your hearing aids in for a quick tune-up and good ole fashion cleaning.
Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
Cold & Flu Season is here! Viruses are spread by sneezing, coughing and direct personal contact. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu shot. Flu viruses strike in late fall and winter and cause fever, coughing, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. Health Canada recommends all Canadians get the annual flu vaccine to protect themselves and other around them. Seniors, young children and people with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of developing serious complications from the flu. Reduce your risk by washing your hands thoroughly & regularly, wiping down surfaces, staying active and getting plenty of sleep. Protect yourself and those around you – Get the flu shot. To find out more, speak to your Pharmacist today.
Perfect Gift Idea: Himalayan Salt Lamp
Himalayan salt lamps create beautiful ambient lighting around the house. Our softly glowing lamps are made from pure Himalayan salt crystals. In addition to offering a soothing glow, they attract pollutants in the air and help neutralize the effects of electromagnetic radiation from the electronics in your home. They also have an incredible power to remove dust, pollen, cigarette smoke, and other contaminants from the air, and they known to boost mood and energy levels, helping those with afflictions such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Neurology & Your Health
Optimize your neurology and you optimize your health! Did you know that the metatarsal area of your foot has over 10,000 nerve receptors? Their main purpose in life is to report back to your brain, via your nervous system, what is happening in your body. A neurological problem, such as MS, Parkinson’s, and Fibromyalgia can compromise messaging to the brain. Voxxlife HPT helps to improve that communication. VOXX HPT is a very specific sequence and pattern of neuro-receptor activation on the bottom of the feet that triggers a signal that aides in the brainstem reaching homeostasis.
Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
Cold & Flu Season is here! Viruses are spread by sneezing, coughing and direct personal contact. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu shot. Flu viruses strike in late fall and winter and cause fever, coughing, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. Health Canada recommends all Canadians get the annual flu vaccine to protect themselves and other around them. Seniors, young children and people with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of developing serious complications from the flu. Reduce your risk by washing your hands thoroughly & regularly, wiping down surfaces, staying active and getting plenty of sleep. Protect yourself and those around you – Get the flu shot. To find out more, speak to your Pharmacist today.
Words to Live By
“Add energy, inspire hope, and blow the coals into a useful flame…” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Book Review
The Hidden Messages in Water. By Dr. Masaru Emoto. This New York Times Best Seller, shows how thoughts, words and feelings have a positive impact on water and our personal health. Dr. Emoto discovered that not all frozen water looks the same. His research shows that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to loving words or crystals shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns. In contrast, polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical patterns with dull colors. This research has the potential to profoundly transform not only your view, but world views about water we consume.
