Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a great supplemental tool to conventional breast imaging and for general health maintenance. This safe, non-invasive therapy looks at changes in physiology based on temperature patterns and can be started in early adulthood to create a baseline and monitor for changes over time. Bodily temperature patterns should be symmetrical, so anomalies can indicate inflammation or metabolic process changes. Results can then be used to delve deeper and pursue more anatomical testing, or to monitor a known condition over time, as further subtle changes in physiology might occur before any changes in anatomy.
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Product Review: Rebecca Lim’s Shoe’s
Our 100% cruelty-free shoes are the right choice if you suffer from poor arches, foot corns, or bunions. They are designed in a way that promotes increased foot health by containing removable inserts in each pair. Our insoles have massage points along the sides to help stimulate blood flow and increase circulation in your foot, as well as arch support that realigns your feet as you wear them. If you want a pair of breathable and lightweight shoes that rid yourself of fallen arches and prevent further foot problems to arise, visit us in one of our two mall locations!
Losing Your Balance?
Falls are more common among people over 65 years of age, so it’s especially important for seniors to take steps to reduce falls as much as possible. One of the best ways to do that is to improve your balance. Wearing VoxxLife HPT technology like socks, insoles, and/or Harmony Neuropatches will give you instant stability and balance, thus reducing your chance of falls by 8x. Other things you can do to improve your balance and stay safe are get enough physical exercise, have your vision checked yearly, keep your home clutter free, and keep cords out of the way.
Moving to Assisted Living Facilities
Moving into an assisted living facility can be a major decision for seniors, and one that needs to be considered carefully. It’s a significant life change that can sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety or depression. This isn’t surprising, considering what’s involved in the decision – feeling a loss of independence, moving away from the home you know, and possibly having a completely different schedule to adjust to. It’s important to talk to loved ones and health professionals about any negative thoughts or feelings you might be having, as it is a very big change for your future health and wellbeing.
Lost Your Marbles?
One of the most common types of dizziness is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which can cause the sensation of spinning, vertigo, nausea and/or imbalance that lasts for seconds or minutes. These symptoms are triggered by head movements or rolling over in bed. This is caused by calcium carbonate crystals (ear rocks, small marbles) inside the inner ear moving to areas where they don’t belong. A qualified physiotherapist uses specific maneuvers of moving the head into certain positions to return these crystals back to the chamber where they should be. These treatments are very effective in most cases.
Plan (Far) Ahead to Protect Loved Ones
Over the course of your life, you’ll need to take steps to protect the financial wellbeing of your loved ones for after you’ve passed away. Consider pre-paying for your cemetery and funeral arrangements. You’ll offset future price increases associated with burial or cremation and just as importantly, you’ll spare you’re grieving loved ones the necessity of planning your arrangements. None of us can predict the future, so it’s important to do whatever you can, as soon as you can, to protect your loved ones.
Supporting Someone with Depression
Chances are you know someone who is struggling with depression and want to know how to help them. Here are some things you can do to offer support: 1) Validate their condition and let them feel heard. 2) Avoid telling them to think positively or shaming them. Instead, try to focus on positive things in your conversations with them. 3) Encourage them to adhere to their medication schedule, since it can take time for medications to work. 4) Suggest that they keep a journal to write about their feelings and keep track of medication progress and their mood.
Words to Live By
“How do we nurture the soul? By revering our own life. By learning to love it all, not only the joys and the victories, but also the pain and the struggles.”- Nathaniel Branden
Polar Bear Safari: November 7th 2021
Experience a one-day adventure to Churchill, to witness the magnificent polar bear in its natural environment. Each November, the bears migrate towards the coast of Hudson Bay in anticipation of the winter freeze, allowing them access to their favourite meal, the ring seal. Your adventure begins with a non-stop flight from Saskatoon with a naturalist onboard, who will provide valuable insights on this iconic mammal. Upon landing in Churchill, you will board a Tundra Buggy for a 5-6 hour guided excursion of polar bear country. A dinner flight back to Saskatoon, completes a captivating day in Canada.
Wellness Trivia Questions:
.1 More than half of your bones are located in which two parts of the body? 2. What is the scientific term for a disease that causes dizziness? 3. TRUE OR FALSE – The color orange is named after the fruit. 4. Woman’s ______ are faster than men’s? 5. Which blood type is considered a Universal Donor?
Tips for Improving Memory
Here are some easy ways you can help your loved one with dementia improve their memory: 1) Assemble a set of flash cards with simple pictures of common household objects on them. Ask the person to describe what’s on the card and how it might be used, or create a story using the pictures. 2) Help them get plenty of exercise, which can help dispel anxiety and depression, improve overall health, and contribute to clearer thinking. 3) Play simple and fun board or computer games to help keep their memory sharp and potentially help connect them to happy memories.
