A daily skin care routine is important to protect skin from environmental hazards and combat fine lines, wrinkles, and dull, uneven skin tones. You need a routine that cleanses, moisturizes and protects your skin. Look for a gentle, non-drying cleanser, an exfoliant and broad-spectrum protection from sun damage. Choose cleansers that will remove dirt and bacteria while moisturizing the skin with emollients and humectants to draw water into the top layer of the skin. Finally, using a sunscreen every day even when it is cloudy protects against UVA and UVB rays and may prevent wrinkles and skin cancer.
Community News
Personal Growth Groups
Life can become overwhelming so what you usually do to take care of yourself may be overlooked to make room for all the other things on your calendar. Why not make Personal Growth part of your self-care? A recent participant of the Women’s Personal Growth Group was grateful for the opportunity to be in a group situation. She had amazing discussions, and at the end of the 12-week sessions, felt more confident and happier with herself. In the Men’s Personal Growth program, participants have found the open dialogue with other men helpful and encouraging in their journey of self-discovery. How are you growing?
Community Profile: The Magic of Hope
The Magic of Hope is created by owner and 3D Healing founder, Eike Jordan at Naturally Healthy Clinic in Nanaimo, BC. Many of their clients ask, “”How do you have so much success dealing with health issues such as anxieties, PTSD and trauma removal, heart and cancer issues, Parkinson’s and many more?”
Eike’s answer is simple: “Team work makes the dream work. A group of specialists with fascinating skill sets can enable YOUR body to get into healing mode to create THAT MAGIC of HOPE you’re looking for.”
Check out their credentials on their website and book a 15 minute free consultation with their highly skilled specialists.
Guide for Selecting a Care Home
Without guidance and support, transitioning a loved one to a care home can be an overwhelming responsibility. Here are some steps to get you started. *Research homes in the area and ask friends and family for recommendations. *Call the homes and share your loved one’s story. They may be able to recommend homes to suit your loved one’s needs.*Book a tour to experience the home in person and to ensure that the atmosphere feels right for your loved one. *Ask all the questions you need to ease your mind. Don’t know what to ask? Refer to our website for Questions for Care Homes as a starting point.
Ozone Treatment for Holistic Health
Ozone is made of three oxygen molecules, providing a natural boost of healing oxygen. Ozone improves cellular metabolism, as well as aids in the regeneration of damaged cells. The extra oxygen introduced to the cells helps repair cellular mitochondria, reducing pain and improving recovery in many different tissues. Ozone therapy can be safe and effective for treating various nerve disorders, tissue inflammation, joint flexibility and regeneration, tissue rejuvenation. Ozone enhances the immune system function by eliminating bacteria, virus, fungus and parasites. Ozone therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that delivers ozone to an injured site via injection or intravenously, stimulating healing from within the body on the cellular level.
Fun in the Sun
Summer has always been a season for fun, relaxation and new adventure. There is no reason that limitations of age, mobility, or any number of other excuses to change that. At this time of the year we want to bring back the adventurous spirit, we want to day trip to the beach, try a new hobby, dust off those swimming trunks and help you dive into summer fun. Bringing back those favourite activities and trying out some new ones is a great way to engage and connect with friends and family so that the fond summer memories keep on coming!
Community Update: New, Enhanced Curriculum
The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN) has been Teaching the Medicine of the Future™ since 1994. Their commitment to quality education has made CSNN the largest, leading school in holistic nutrition education. The comprehensive practical foundation program in Natural Nutrition is comprised of 18 holistic nutrition courses, including four science courses. With cutting edge science and new practical tools added, CSNN will offer a new and enhanced curriculum for September 2019 in Nanaimo and Victoria. New courses will include Genetics and Epigenetics, Home Use of Herbs and Hormone Health. Students will earn a culinary certificate from 30 hours of practical, hands-on workshops.
Are You Having Fun?
As an older adult, you know that you need to stay active for optimal mental and physical health. But are you having FUN? Fun and joy are what make us feel truly alive, engaged, and connected to others. The world becomes more vibrant and inviting when we give ourselves permission to laugh and play. Every senior deserves to pursue enjoyable pastimes that make him or her lose track of time or feel like a goofy kid at heart. Plus, many of the best activities for senior citizens cost little or no money. Explore activities that spark the kid in you!
Talking about Gambling
Talking about any difficult issue such as a problem with gambling, can be challenging. Here are a few strategies that can be helpful: • Try not to judge them or use judgmental language; this will only make the person defensive. Problem gamblers already feel vulnerable. • Offer support, caring and information on help that is available. • Tell the person specifically how their actions are affecting you and your family. • Let them know you will support them in their efforts to regain control. • If your finances are linked, you may need to take immediate action to protect yourself and your family.
Help at the Push of a Button
Sometimes it can be very difficult to accept help. Many seniors feel that if they accept help they are losing their independence. They think that admitting that they need help tells the world that they are no longer able to live on their own. Installing a medical alarm system can actually increase independence and reduce the risks of living alone or being left alone at home. In fact, with a locally monitored system, you may be able to remain in your own home, comforted by the fact that if something should happen, help is just a button push away.
Drug-Free Pain Relief
If you have pain, your first impulse may be to reach for a pill but they come with the risk of side effects. Today, years of research has developed ways to helps the brain maximize its natural pain fighting mechanisms without the need for drugs. The sensation of pain occurs when a pain receptor (nociceptor) detects a painful stimulus on the skin or in an internal organ. A very specific sequence and pattern of neuroreceptor activation on the bottom of the feet triggers a signal that helps the brainstem reach homeostasis resulting in enhanced pain relief and management.
