Winter pests seeking shelter in homes can pose health risks to residents. Common invaders like mice, rats, and cockroaches bring allergens and diseases, exacerbating respiratory issues. Rodent droppings can trigger asthma, while cockroach debris is linked to allergies. Additionally, ticks and fleas, often carried by rodents, can transmit diseases. Pests may contaminate food, leading to foodborne illnesses. The confined indoor environment during winter intensifies exposure. To mitigate health risks, seal entry points, maintain cleanliness, and promptly address infestations. Professional pest control, especially before winter sets in, is crucial for a healthy home environment during the colder months.
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Have a Smoke-Free 2024
Something about leaving an old year behind and looking ahead at the clean slate of a new one inspires most of us to try. We think about making lasting positive changes in our lives, and we do it with hope and enthusiasm. If you’re planning to start the new year without a cigarette in your hand, but have had no luck sticking with past New Year’s resolutions, consider laser therapy. Laser therapy can help to control cravings and withdrawal symptoms. In clinical studies, patients report a noticeable reduction in cravings, and have a higher chance of success in quitting.
Book Club: Forever Strong
A New, Science-based Strategy for Aging Well by Gabrielle Lyon. Learn how to reboot your metabolism, build strength, and extend your life with this accessible new guidebook that demonstrates the importance of muscle for health and longevity from the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine. Pick up at your local bookstore.
Give the Gift of Wellness
Indulge in the warmth of the season with our specially curated selection of teas. Elevate the joy of gifting with the perfect blend of exquisite teas that are a great addition to your wellness daily routine. Our teas include a selection of hibiscus flower tea, Kenyan purple tea, Kenyan black tea and red rooibos tea. Gift the glow of indulgence and self-care with our Skincare Collection, including shea body butter for a rich and luxurious moisturizer that is perfect for the colder months of the year. Place your order now and share the joy to make this holiday season truly memorable. Free delivery/pickup in Winnipeg.
Seasons Greetings: Tax Benefit Opportunities
“As the year draws to a close, it’s a time to reflect on gratitude and generosity. I wish you joy and cheer this season. Remember, amidst the festivities, there may be untapped opportunities to ensure financial wellness. As a disability tax specialist, I encourage you to explore potential tax benefits available to you. Let this season be not only about celebration but also about securing your financial future. May the holidays bring you comfort, and may the new year shine light on possibilities for a more prosperous tomorrow. Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with happiness, while keeping your financial well-being in mind.”
Sharpen The Saw
What strengths do you rely on when the chips are down? What can you do to improve/hone these strengths? What things will you need to let go of to find more time to focus on your strengths? As 2023 ends we spend December reflecting on our accomplishments and where we need to shore ourselves up. As awakened men, we focus on six life pillars (relationships, career, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial well-being. Following the concepts of Stephen Covey, Dwight Eisenhower and a powerful 90-day action planner/journal take this time to make 2024 your best year yet.
Handling The Holidays
Whatever holiday you celebrate this season, even if you’re surrounded by family and friends, it can be stressful. Making sure that your body and mind can handle stress is the best gift that you can give yourself. One of the best ways to improve your overall health and stress-handling ability is through Bioenergetics. Bioenergetics uses computerized testing and treatment to effectively determine and treat any imbalance or weakness in the body that is preventing you from achieving both optimal stress management and improved health. This holiday season, make sure that stress isn’t an unwanted gift that you can’t give back.
Fun Winter Activities for Older Adults
As outdoor picnics and waterfront walks yield to winter, the season beckons with a host of delightful activities for family and friends. The Courtyards of Linden Pointe suggests crafting hot cocoa jars—a charming gift or comforting treat with layered ingredients like cocoa powder, powdered milk, sugar, salt, and marshmallows. Transforming leftover jars into DIY snow globes adds a personal touch with distilled water, glycerin, glitter, and perhaps a mounted photo. Embrace the warmth of card or board game nights, fostering laughter and connection. Baking classic winter sugar cookies becomes a joyous bonding experience, whether with family, friends, or neighbors. Winter offers endless opportunities for shared enjoyment and creativity.
Brighter Smile This Holiday
Transform your smile with Pola Light, an advanced tooth whitening system promising a brighter, more confident grin in as little as 5 days. Combining Pola’s award-winning whitening formula with an LED mouthpiece, this kit ensures a faster treatment—only 20 minutes a day. Pola Light is not only effective but also portable and rechargeable, offering convenience for at-home use. Enjoy the benefits of a quick and safe solution that removes long-term stains, restores your smile to its natural brilliance, provides extra hydration to minimize sensitivity, and includes remineralization for stronger teeth. Pick up yours for FREE with any new adult booking for an exam, x-rays and hygiene. Also available for purchase as a perfect holiday gift.
Support During the Holidays
While we all look forward to spending quality time with family and friends during the holiday season, it can be an overwhelming time for many – and even more so for people with dementia and their care partners. You are not alone. The Alzheimer Society is ready to offer support, guidance and a compassionate ear to help families navigate through difficult times.
Contact the Alzheimer Society this holiday season to speak with someone who can help guide you through your next steps by visiting alzheimer.mb.ca, emailing alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca or calling 204-943-6622 or 1-800-378-6699.
Preparing for your Quit Date
A new year is upon us, which makes it a great time to quit smoking. A little preparation can go a long way in ensuring your success. When planning your quit date, it’s helpful to remind yourself of the reasons you want to do this in the first place. There are major reasons to quit, such as reducing your risk for disease and cancer. What are your other reasons? Write down your top 10. Before your quit day, you may want to think of rewards you can give yourself, as well as activities which you can turn to if cravings get bad. Studies tell us that psychological preparation plays a large role in the likelihood of success with smoking cessation.
