Supporting your immune system is important all year round, and with the coming of the fall season and busy back to school, it becomes even more so. Stay on guard and keep yourself and your loved ones healthy! Eating a well balanced and natural diet, eliminating processed sugar/carbs, and maintaining personal hygiene like hand washing offers a good baseline for keeping well. Herbal supplements can be helpful when needed, and filling in missing gaps with necessary vitamins and superfoods can be essential. Wishing you much wellness and healthy energy levels this autumn!

The study of the iris provides information on genetic predispositions, inflammation, toxicity and stresses, which provide clues to potential health problems. Iridology shows the conditions in the body that may eventually lead to specific diseases. Thus, Iridology can be of tremendous benefit in preventing disease before it manifests allowing you to utilize the tools of nutrition and lifestyle to direct the body into a higher state of health.

Do you have diabetes? If so, you are at higher risk of having foot problems. Diabetic foot problems are usually the result of; poor circulation, neuropathy (decreased sensation) and increased resistance to infection. Warning signs that should be brought to the attention of medical professionals include, swelling of the foot or ankle, skin color changes or open sores on the feet that are slow to heal. The podiatrist, as an integral part of a diabetes treatment team, has documented success in the prevention of amputations. The key to amputation prevention in people with diabetes is early recognition and regular annual foot screenings from a podiatrist.

Parents want their children to do well at school. 80% of learning depends on vision, so ensuring your child has good vision is crucial to successful learning! For school-age children, several visual skills must work together to see and understand clearly; clear vision for near and far, ability to focus accurately, and proper tracking for reading. If any of these visual skills are lacking or impaired, your child may develop headaches or fatigue. An eye exam with an optometrist can identify any visual problems. Spectacles or eye exercises can provide clear and comfortable vision for easier learning.

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.

When someone has moderate hearing loss they will hear relatively well if you are talking to them face to face in a quiet environment. They will not hear well if you are walking away from them, in a different room, or if noise is present. People with hearing loss may be unaware of the extent of it: that’s where loved ones come in. Family members who have grown frustrated with them not being able to hear are the ones to prompt them to get a hearing test. Encourage them to have their hearing tested, you will be doing them and yourself a big favour in the long run.

Did you know that missing some of your teeth not only affects your general health and appearance but may be the reason for depression and low self-esteem? Social embarrassment is a very real problem related to worrying about missing teeth and poorly fitting dentures which may result in people avoiding social interactions. Don’t let tooth loss or improperly fitting dentures affect the quality of your life. Your denturist can explain the best ways to restore the function and appearance of your smile. Properly fitting dentures can restore your self-esteem and bring back your smile.

Essential oils are amazing for enhancing relaxation. Simply smelling oils such as lavender, grapefruit, frankincense, neroli, cedarwood, or blends such as “Stress Away,” “Aromaease,” or “Deep Relief” can be enough to calm your nerves. You can add them to Epsom salts for a lovely bath, diffuse them, add your favorite to a spray bottle (plus water) and spray your linens. Try placing a drop on a cotton ball or clothes peg and placing it in your car vent. These are just a few ways to feel the beneficial effects of these pleasant aromas.