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Healing with Reiki

Reiki Healing is effective on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. The very nature of Reiki Energy is such that it can do no harm. It is not good or bad energy. It is simply the energy of life. Reiki works by clearing and charging pathways within the body, bringing balance, and allowing life force to flow in a healing and natural way.
Reiki is not a replacement for medical treatment, but for many, it helps relieve pain and discomfort and has been shown to speed treatments and healing for physical, emotional, mental and spiritual conditions.

Ask The Expert

Q. How can I succeed with my new hearing aids?
A. Be patient and positive. Hearing loss usually happens over several years so getting used to hearing aids won’t happen overnight. Wear your hearing aids every day. Try wearing your hearing aids 8-10 hours/day. Remember, you’re training your brain to hear sound again. Follow up appointments. See your hearing care professional 1-2 weeks after receiving your new hearing aids. Settings may need to be fine-tuned as you go through your trial period. Have realistic expectations. Remember, hearing aids will help you hear better, but they may not be able to help you hear perfectly.

Let’s Talk About Travel Health

Travelling around the globe is more commonplace today than ever. But when people travel, they often unwittingly bring along extra baggage that they didn’t even know they packed. Viruses and bacteria are always on the move, as travelers carry them either by travelling while ill or by being a carrier – having the infection but not experiencing symptoms yet. The good news is
that if you do come in contact with a virus or bacteria, there is an excellent chance that an antibiotic or other medication will preserve your good health. Getting vaccinated against diseases that are common to your travel destination will give you extra
peace of mind before you hop on that plane.

Music and Dementia

The effects of dementia are devastating to individuals and their families. Researchers are keen to find ways to ease its symptoms and restore abilities and memory. Studies on music and dementia have shown promising findings. Did you know that the area of the brain associated with musical memory tends to be least affected by dementia? Music therapy may help reduce cognitive decline while improving the memory of people with dementia. In one study, test subjects performed better on memory tests when they listened to music. It has also been found that the emotional content of music can bring back emotional memories.