It’s been a year since we launched our Project Rebuild Campaign to reach more and do more for residents in our community. Thanks to your support, children, youth and families are finding solace at SOS, connecting with others and accessing support. Residents in need of essentials like food and medicine, as well as mental health support, can find them. Seniors can get help with advocacy in times of crisis. Although we still have more work to do, we are humbled by the response from our community and will continue pushing forward to make positive change. Thank you.
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The Wellness Hub Vancouver Island
Looking for more local health and wellness information? Check out the Wellness Hub Vancouver Island. It features hundreds of local business and practitioners offering services and products, health tips on a variety of topics, podcasts, reviews and more. It is easy to search, access and share information. While you are on the Wellness Hub, don’t forget to enter the April Contest for a Wellness Basket sponsored by Bonneau Gifts. The draw date is April 30, 2022.
Great Socks for Travel
Many of us have compression socks for traveling. On the day of travel, put them on when you get up; that is when your legs are less swollen. This allows your body to adapt to the socks. Make sure to leave them on for a few hours after you land to again allow your body to adapt. Wearing the socks for the extra time can reduce any swelling of the legs much more effectively than if they are taken straight off. Travel socks do not work unless you wear them. If the ones you have are not comfortable, look for a different kind.
Think Positive – Feel Good
Do you wake up some days and have a hard time getting out of bed? What are you telling yourself? Everything has energy; our bodies, thoughts, words and our emotions. What we put out into the universe is exactly what we get. If your first thought is “I don’t want to face my world”, then you will probably have a dense, stressful day. Raise your frequency through monitoring and changing your thoughts, words, and behaviours from dense and depressive to light, inspiring and positive. Cancel negative thoughts, avoid negative words and rethink to receive what you truly want and deserve. It’s a good day!
Time to Get Out and Socialize
Spring is almost here and there is a feeling of hopefulness and renewal in the air. Winter tends to see us more in solitude. Once it warms up and the days are longer, we tend to want to spend more time outdoors and with friends. These activities are good for our health. Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for our physical and mental health & socializing aids with our mental and emotional health. Once we start, we tend to want to do more healthful things, so get out and have a walk with a friend, socialize and engage – you’ll feel better for it!
Relief for Sore and Tired Legs
Do you spend a lot of your day standing or walking? Being on your feet for long periods can cause sore feet, swelling of the legs, varicose veins, general muscular fatigue, and other health problems. VoxxLife socks with HPT technology provide enhanced pain relief and management, better stability and balance, improved mobility and more energy. The Athletic Knee highs with gentle compression reduce swelling, keep muscles warm, increase blood flow in the legs and are comfortable for all wearers. Wool work socks with HPT are ideal for working outdoors and for activities like walking and hiking.
Nurture Your Body’s Innate Ability to Heal
It is difficult to get our heads around our body’s innate ability to heal. We hear of ‘miraculous’ healings. Are they truly possible? Two branches of science, Epigenetics and Quantum Physics, say YES! Epigenetics has proven we are not victims to our genes. We can override our genetics via thoughts, beliefs and behaviours. Quantum physics has proven that everything is made from energy. Thoughts, words and emotions all have energy. If we harness the innate power we all possess, then anything is possible. The key is to shift from a stress response to a relaxation response, proclaim an intention and believe it is so.
Spring – Will it Bring Joy?
Spring is here! Are you hoping it will bring change and joy into your life? Are your negative emotions stopping you from being in JOY? Do you know what “Joy” means to you? The dictionary defines joy as a noun “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness”. Some say that joy comes when you make peace with who you are, why you are and how you are. If you are not finding your Spring Joy, book a Body Code session to release negative emotions and put Spring back in your life.
Problem Gambling Awareness Month #PGAM
Let’s talk about offside sports betting (March Madness), compulsive lottery ticket purchases, sneaking into the casino for a quick spin and accidentally overspending, late nights playing online poker, blackjack or slots. Or racking up a parent’s credit card purchasing loot boxes in video games, being at bingo six nights a week. How about Fantasy Pools? Skins betting on the golf course as well as online? Raffles? 50/50 draws, and home lottery raffles? How about the slough of commercials featuring online gambling sites, even more so during sports events? Triggered? Let’s talk about gambling. #PGAM.
Foods for Brain Health
The best foods for supporting memory and brain function are those that encourage good blood flow to the brain. Research suggests the following foods may help keep your brain sharp and improve your cognitive function, memory and alertness. 1) Broccoli, cabbage, and dark leafy greens. Enjoy in salads, wraps and stir-fries. 2) Walnuts. Can be added to salads or oatmeal, or just eaten on their own. 3) Berries and cherries. Can be eaten fresh as a snack or added to oatmeal or baked goods. 4) Omega-3 fatty acids. Can be found in seafood, algae, and fatty fish.
Local Health & Wellness Information
Is it March already? How are your New Year’s Resolutions to take better care of yourself in 2022 faring? We welcome you to check out the Wellness Hub, your local, online Health and Wellness resource for great information that can help you get back on track, or to continue on the right track. The WellnessHub features hundreds of health tips and articles on a variety of health and wellness topics, along with services, products and events. The Hub is easy to search, access and share information. While you are checking out the Wellness Hub, don’t forget to enter the March Contest which recognizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
