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Coping with Grief

Grieving the loss of a family member or a close friend is among the most painful of human experiences. The passage of time can ease these feelings, but grief can persist indefinitely. People who are grieving may find these coping strategies helpful: Write about your feelings in a journal. Talk to others who are grieving and share stories about your loved one. Also, you may want to finish a project they started, or volunteer for a cause they cared about. Spend time with family and friends to avoid isolating yourself. Ask for what you need, whether it’s practical help or emotional support and remember to accept help when it’s offered.

Natural Product Review

Healing Power of Amethyst Crystals. If you need to release stress by relaxing your muscles and enjoying soothing Far Infrared Ray heat, simply lying on the BioMat promotes a feeling of well-being for a healthier mind and body. The core of the Richway BioMat technology is a combination of far infrared rays, negative ion and the conductive properties of amethyst channels. It’s a safe and natural way to own the ability to enjoy life for years to come with FDA approved temporary relief from minor spasms, minor sprains, strains, and joint pain associated with arthritis, minor muscle pain and more.

Protect Teeth from Acid Damage

Dental erosion is a form of tooth wear – where enamel and then dentin is worn down. It is defined as irreversible damage to the teeth caused by chemicals (usually acids). This acid can come from outside sources (e.g., food and drink) or from inside the body. External sources of acids include fruits and fruit juices (particularly citrus), soft drinks, sports drinks, wine, and vinegar. Internal acidic sources include stomach acids (think acid reflux and other gastric disorders), as well as frequent vomiting. Dental erosion is preventable. Rinsing with a natural mouthwash or water after eating can help neutralize the acid exposed to your teeth and gums.

Ask The Expert

Q. How do I help someone with untreated hearing loss this Holiday Season?
A. Too often, people with hearing loss withdraw socially, even during the holiday season. Be sure to:
• Turn down the volume. Keep background music and TV at a softer volume so conversations are heard more easily.
• Face each other and stay close. It’s easier for the person with hearing loss to follow conversations when they can lip-read at a close distance.
• Encourage them to have a hearing test. It’s one of the most meaningful things you can do this holiday season.

In Your Community

You can protect patients at Saskatoon City Hospital. Your donations to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation will purchase an automated medication dispensing system, for use in more than a dozen departments and units. In Canada, automated dispensing is the standard, utilized elsewhere by 80 per cent of hospitals and 100 per cent of emergency departments. It’s more efficient, gets medication to patients faster, and it’s safer. With the hospital’s pharmacy processing 175,000 orders and 1.8 million medication packages every year, safety is the priority. You can ensure the right patient receives the right drug at the right time! Donate now at SCHFgo.com.

Book Club: God Winks

Now, just in time for the holiday season, comes Godwinks Christmas Stories, a collection of astonishing true-life stories centered around Christmas that demonstrate how God has shown himself in the lives of others. He’ll do the same for you. Husband and wife authors SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt remind you that Godwinks are like wondrous gifts left on your doorstep. Their aim with this book is to help you open the door and open your gifts of hope and encouragement. Available at Universal Church Supplies Saskatoon

Words to Live By

To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. Calvin Coolidge

Love Keeps You Healthy

Being in love not only gives you a bounce in your step, but it also has several proven health benefits. When you are in love, your brain produces a hormone called dopamine that contributes to feelings of elation, pleasure, optimism, energy, and a sense of well-being. Physical touch, such as hugging, releases a hormone called oxytocin, which lowers stress hormones. Studies have demonstrated that people releasing these hormones have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, greater resistance to colds and flus, and decreased stress and depression. Finding your life partner has more benefits than we once realized!

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.