Your gums are constantly changing. When the remaining gum or residual ridge atrophies or “shrinks”, it changes the shape of the face and mouth. These changes happen gradually and then your denture no longer fits properly. Your denturist is the most qualified person to tell you if refitting or “relining” the denture base to compensate for these changes can be made or if your dentures need to be replaced. Here are some signs that your dental prosthesis need to be checked. *Problems chewing certain foods, *Thinning lips, sagging mouth or change in facial features, *Prosthesis loose or falling out when speaking or laughing *Discoloration and odor.

Here are a few key supplements to help you stay healthy in the cold damp weather.* Vitamin C aids tissue healing and repair. * B Vitamins support biochemical reactions in the immune system. * Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that fights off free radicals in the body. It promotes healthy circulation and aids healing tissues. * Vitamin D is vital for whole body wellness, including immunity * Extra herbs such as oil of oregano, garlic extract, echinacea, and elderberry, prevent and fight infections, are antibacterial, and strengthen the immune system. Remember to eat nourishing whole foods including lots of fruit and veggies, keep hydrated, get adequate exercise, and bundle up!

A common question when thinking about adding hearing aids to your daily life is “what will it cost”? Hearing aid prices depend on the level of technology used in each device. The price will vary depending on the needs of the individual. During your visit to a hearing health professional, they will discuss the cost of your hearing aid solution and your available payment plan options. Don’t let price stop you from reconnecting with your environment. Ask about the Hearing Aid Leasing program offered by your local hearing health professional.

As we get older, health conditions, mobility limitations or lack of energy can keep us from being as socially active as we once were. A diminishing social life might happen gradually as close friends experience the same conditions and family members grow busy. We may not notice how long it has been since we last spent time with a friend! Isolation has many physical and emotional health risks. Especially if you live by yourself, staying socially active is critical to enjoying a healthy lifestyle. Volunteer at a local organization, join a senior living community or find a group that focuses on similar interests.

Chronic stress is harmful to people of all ages, but its impact on older adults can be particularly severe, increasing the risk of age-related diseases, hastening cognitive decline and even triggering falls. Stressors that are common amongst the elderly include: loss of control, personal loss, declining health, financial worries, personal safety and loss of independence. To reduce stress, get regular exercise, eat balanced meals to ensure the mind and body are properly fueled and ask for help. Talking with a trusted family member, friend or healthcare professional, at the very least, releases pent-up stress and may even lead to a solution.

As many may agree, wealth is about having money and possessions (our net worth). However, you may have also heard that ‘money cannot buy happiness’. By shifting the concept of wealth to “Wellth”, we shift the priority from finding the tangible/objective (wealth) to the internally realized/subjective (wellth), which leads to greater wellness and health for individual and for our community. By emphasizing “Real” we highlight that it is in the here-and-now, not focused on the future or past. Building wellness and health today is what really makes us wealthy, which supports our idea of “Real Wellth” and why it needs to be a priority.

This Six Week “Start to Health, Happiness & Perfect Weight Program” begins with a Start-up Darkfield Microscopy assessment of your body’s present performance. The full program includes; weekly pain free Ozone injections to tighten skin and reduce existing cellulite and scarring, Nutrition Guidance, Exercises and Osteopathy to assist with sculpting the body back to mobility, Acupuncture and Hypnosis to help overcome food addiction and cravings and Sudatonic deep infrared therapy to ease detox. With this program you will not only lose undesired weight, you will be educated on health and restore function in your body and soul. Bring happiness and control back into your life!