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Why Use a Compounding Pharmacy?

If you are unable to take a mass-produced medication, a compounding pharmacy can create a personalized medicine just for you. Reasons to turn to a compounding pharmacy include; inability to swallow a pill, an allergy to gluten or dyes, or a drug may be in short supply. The pharmacist works with the prescribing health care practitioner to create a solution that works for you. The compounding pharmacist can add appealing flavours, create unique dosage forms and provide innovative delivery methods to make it easier for you to take your medicine.

Heal Shoulder Joint Pain

To eliminate the pain of frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injuries and to regenerate the joint, especially with osteo-arthritic elements; acupuncture, natural medicines and ozone are historically my treatment protocols. Hypoxia or the inadequacy of cellular oxygen reaching the body’s tissues causes degeneration in the ligaments. These treatments are excellent for all forms of musculo-skeletal and joint pain including chronic neck & back pain, rotator cuff injuries, degenerative, arthritic hips, knees, degenerated discs, shoulder and elbow pain.

Social Connection

Staying socially connected is more important than ever and especially during this pandemic. Social Isolation particularily among seniors, is a growing problem and is associated with a number of health risks. There is technology to help you keep in-touch but not everyone has the access nor the ability to use it. Nanaimo Lifeline has a Check-In Service with a daily phone call to those who might not be connected. Their friendly chat provides peace of mind and ensures that somebody knows that you are doing Ok today. Contact us if you or someone you know would benefit from this service.

Far Infrared Heat Therapy

Far Infrared light is the frequency of invisible light that is generated naturally by the sun. Far Infrared heat therapy uses crystals including amethyst, jade & tourmaline that, when heated, create Far Infrared heat that penetrates 3-8 inches into the body. This Far Infrared heat can improve blood flow & micro circulation in the area where it is applied. It can also help temporarily relieve minor muscle, joint pain and stiffness. The relief of joint pain has been associated with helping arthritis, muscle spasms, minor strains and improved relaxation. Come in for a Healthy Wave™ Mat session.

Are You Feeling Frustrated?

Are you waiting for spring, hoping it will bring change? Have the events of the past year left you feeling frustrated, discouraged and resenting how your life has changed? Are you like so many of us, ready to bring some normalcy into your life? Working with a Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner identifies and releases unprocessed negative emotions from your subconscious. Releasing these emotions provides better health, increased joy & happiness and greater success in all areas of your life.

Get Up and Boogie!

When was the last time you danced? If you’re like so many of us and can’t remember, consider turning up your favourite song and letting loose! Dance has so many health benefits including improved strength, cardiovascular fitness and lowered stress. It helps you build better coordination, agility and flexibility. You don’t have to join a class or group to dance. Dancing solo in your kitchen or living room is guaranteed to make you smile! The residents at Berwick Qualicum Beach are kicking it into gear and enjoying all the benefits of dance. Stay tuned on facebook.com/berwickrc for the latest “We are Family” dance video.

Get Your Taxes Done, Ease Your Mind

Tax time can be stressful for residents; SOS is here to help. Doing your income tax return is the key to unlocking unclaimed government benefits and recovering overpaid taxes. It can also help relieve the stress that comes with piles of unfinished business. SOS works in conjunction with the Revenue Canada Community Volunteer Income Tax Program to help low-income residents file basic tax returns at no cost. The income threshold is $35,000 for 1 person and $45,000 for a couple. This service does not assist with self-employment returns. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this service is only offered over the phone. For more information, please call SOS at 250-248-2093.

Oral Health Important During Covid

Today, many dentists report seeing an increase in cavities and infection. There may be a number of reasons for this including; *People snacking on sticky and sweet foods throughout the day, *Altered sleep habits which, in turn, alters saliva flow, *Reduced cleaning both at home and professional cleaning at the dental office. Most dental offices are open and are functioning with some restrictions. So, maintain your dental appointments and make sure to keep up your oral care at home.

Does Getting Dental Implants Hurt?

The placement of dental implants causes only minor surgical discomfort because the jaw bones have few nerve endings, Bone grafting may have a little more discomfort associated with it. Many patients are able to work within a day of surgery. Any post-operative discomfort is controlled with prescription pain medication. Patients are placed on a soft diet and antibiotics for a few days and told to use an antiseptic mouth rinse several times daily. If sutures are necessary, they will be removed 7 to 14 days after the implants are placed. New techniques developed are always geared to improving patient comfort.

Is it Hard to Relax?

Sound healing therapy uses aspects of music or voice to improve physical and emotional health and well-being. It helps restore balance in the body. By releasing fear and grief, it can cleanse unwanted emotions present during stressful times. The healing music frequencies also increase the amount of dopamine that the brain needs such as oxytocin, which is a natural painkiller. You can experience healing sound music while laying on a warm healing mat during a Reiki treatment. An hour of deep relaxation will do wonders for your wellbeing. Call for more information.

Ozone Therapy Increases Oxygen Utilization

What makes us healthy and invulnerable to disease? Discover this for yourself right now. Hold your breath for 60 seconds. What happened? Clearly there is absolutely nothing as critical to our health as oxygen metabolism. Oxygen utilization is the single most important predictor of your risk for degenerative disease and premature aging. As we get older our cells become less able to efficiently use the oxygen we breathe, some as much as 50%! Ozone therapy activates the immune system, prevents free radical damage and helps the body detoxify, the ultimate preventative tool to stay healthy and happy into old age.