You deserve to relax and enjoy the summer. Take time to Reconnect with YOU! Take walks in the sunshine – by the beach, in the forest or just around your neighbourhood. Summer is also a time to celebrate the joy of being alive and the pleasure of gathering with family and friends. Some say that joy comes when you make peace with who you are, why you are and how you are. Are negative emotions stopping you from being in JOY? A Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner can help you release any unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions to allow more time for relaxation, self-care and JOY!
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Enjoy Summer Heat with Care
Summer temperatures and blue skies entice you to go outdoors, stay active and enjoy your community. Be careful and watch for heat stroke. A rise in core body temperature can have devastating effects. Symptoms include headache, nausea, dry red skin, thirst and dizziness, which can lead to disorientation, vomiting and collapse. To avoid this scenario, stay in cooler places and wear a hat and sun-protective clothing. Cool yourself down with cool cloths on your forehead and the back of your neck. A cool foot bath can help too. Hydrate well and use sunscreen. Enjoy this lovely weather with common sense!
Prepare Kids for the Future
How can we better prepare our kids for the future when so many feel anxious, due in part to the lingering effects of the pandemic? Research shows that when we give kids access to opportunities that foster recreation and group engagement, their resilience muscle is strengthened and they feel more optimistic. By investing in the tools and resources kids need to thrive today, we can help the next generation face the future with confidence and compassion. To learn more or to access free SOS programs for children and youth, contact us or come by our Community Services Centre in Parksville or Qualicum Beach.
Expanded Role for Pharmacists
Do you know that your pharmacist can assess and prescribe medication for certain minor conditions that do not require a doctor’s visit? These include; skin rashes, fungal infections, heartburn, seasonal allergies, shingles, UTIs and vaginal yeast infections. When you have a minor condition, visit your pharmacist for a free assessment. After the assessment, your pharmacist may prescribe medication or refer you to another healthcare provider. If a prescription is issued, a prescription fee applies, just as prescriptions are issued by a physician. Your primary care provider will be notified to support continuity of care and treatment outcomes.
Quick, Easy Relief from Fear and Anxiety
When in fear and anxiety our physical, emotional and mental experiences are uncomfortable and sometimes scary. These include a pounding heart accompanied with increased blood pressure, tightness in the chest and perhaps feeling trapped when in a panic attack. A simple and effective technique for relief is Straw Breathing. Position your lips as if you have a straw in your mouth. Take a deep breath through your nose. Very slowly exhale through your mouth maintaining the straw position. Repeat a comforting thought, simply, ‘I am safe’, to enhance the therapeutic effect. Repeat 5-6 times.
Safe at Home
There are a variety of products that help you stay mobile and safe in your home. Some of these include: STAIRLIFTS – choose from a variety of stairlifts to suit any type of stairway – straight, curved, split-level, or intermediate landing; fast in-home or virtual consultations available. POWER LIFT RECLINERS – available in a wide range of styles, colours and materials, they help the user lower into and raise from a seated position with ease. GO-GO SCOOTER® & GO CHAIR® – exceptional portability and provide a whole new level of comfort and performance with feather-touch disassembly. Visit us at MOTION™ Nanaimo to find out more.
Words to Live By
“When meditating over a disease, I never think of finding a remedy for it, but, instead, a means of preventing it.” Louis Pasteur
Words to Live By
“There are no limits to what lies ahead of you. You will accomplish great things when you believe in the unlimited potential that exists within you.” Keith Macpherson
Sports Betting Lingo Confusion
Straight bet? Parlay? Futures? Propositions (prop bets)? Teaser? What do all these terms mean? Puck line? Money line? Run line? What’s going on? Sports betting seems to have taken on a life of its own. If you are confused, overwhelmed or seeking clarity, please reach out to VI Gaming Support. Not only are we here to support people who are negatively impacted by problematic gambling behaviour, we also offer workshops, seminars, and webinars to raise awareness about gambling in its many forms, whether it is online or in person. Contact us today to find out more.
Join the WellnessHub Today
Are you a health care practitioner? Do you have a health and wellness business? If so, you want to get a listing on the WellnessHub – Basic listings are FREE. The WellnessHub is Vancouver Island’s local online health and wellness resource. It features practitioners, businesses, health tips, a monthly contest and much more. Monthly memberships are available for people who want extra exposure. The WellnessHub is supported in print, social media, radio and more. We work with you to get your message out to your potential customers. The Hub attracts thousands of local visitors every month.
Can Your Body Relax?
Can you sit by yourself and just be? Calm your mind, meditate? Go for a leisurely walk? If the answer is “Not without difficulty”, your body could be stuck in “fight or flight”. The Autonomic Nervous System controls involuntary processes in the body including heart rate, blood pressure and digestion. It can get dysregulated with the sympathetic nervous system staying on, often times as a result of chronic stress. Sound is gaining popularity as a gentle, natural and effective way to help our bodies truly relax. Try high-quality meditative music, a sound bath or the Harmonic Egg!
