How can I fix the ringing in my ears? Tinnitus, the ringing in a person’s ear should be evaluated by a qualified Hearing Care Professional and initial treatment should be directed toward ruling out a medical cause. Tinnitus is not curable but there are many ways to manage it. Utilizing counseling, stress management techniques, having a low sodium diet, using hearing aids, and using sound masking devices can help people that experience tinnitus. If you are suffering from ringing in the ears, book an evaluation with qualified Hearing Care Professional today.

If you are a side sleeper, you need a different type of pillow than your friend who sleeps on her back. When choosing a pillow, pick one with natural fills and organic cotton casings; avoid fills made with chemicals. Wool, organic/natural latex, kapok and buckwheat pillow fillings are all breathable, healthy and supportive. The pillow should be matched with your preferential sleep position. Some pillows are fully customizable, allowing you to unzip and remove some filling to create your perfect pillow height. Make sure to do a bed test before you purchase to find the perfect pillow for you.

Nanaimo Fit Body Boot Camp offers a fitness and fat loss workout program designed to burn fat and get you in the best shape of your life. Workouts are designed to shed your unwanted body fat in the shortest amount of time possible while giving you maximum results under the supervision of qualified personal trainers. Sessions are offered throughout the week; in the morning before work/school hours and in the evening after work/school hours. They have a workout time that will fit your schedule! Since the workouts are only 30 minutes long, you can be in and out in no time.

With the beautiful weather of summer comes an increase in many people’s activity levels. We are more motivated to get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. With the increase in physical activity comes an increase in activity-related injuries and muscle strains. To reduce injury occurrence, a very simple thing we all can do is some easy warm-up exercises. Lunges, bending forward, arm circles, side bending, and jumping jacks are some great exercises that can warm up and stretch a lot of muscles before we get going. Post-exercise stretching will also reduce your risk of injury. Enjoy the sunshine!

Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest recorded medical systems. Diagnosis comes through detailed questioning of an individual’s history and symptoms, feeling their pulses, observing their tongue and complexion, and palpating their abdomen. Treatment is based on this individualized diagnosis. Acupuncture treatment regulates and balances the flow of Qi, blood and fluids within the network of energetic pathways, called meridians, that connect the surface of the body to the organs and circulatory systems. In health, this flow is abundant and smooth, and we experience wellbeing and health in our body, mind, emotions and spirit.

Bring the whole family to enjoy some summer activities. *Family Fun Nights – Thursday, June 28 at Departure Bay, July 26 at Mansfield Park, August 30 at Harewood Park. *Concerts in the Park – July and August. Wednesday evening concerts July 4th to August 29th, 6:00 -7:30 pm. Concerts in July are held at the Bowen Park Amphitheatre and August concerts are in Maffeo Sutton Park. On Tuesdays, enjoy lunch time concerts, 12:30-1:30 pm from July 3 to August 28. July concerts are in Maffeo Sutton and Bowen Park in August. For details, visit www.nanaimo.ca.

Darkfield microscopy is a form of live blood analysis that allows the practitioner and patient to have a detailed look at the individual’s health. A singular drop of blood gets suspended under the microscope and projected onto a screen. From there you are able to see and analyze what your blood consists of and view any deficiencies or abnormalities that may be present. It is a very useful tool to determine if further essential and detailed tests by your doctors are needed. Darkfield Microscopy shows nutritional deficiencies, gut problems, underlying infections, bacteria presence, autoimmune reactions, and much more.

For over twelve years, D’Arcy Boulton, Registered Physiotherapist B.Sc (PT) has provided a warm, welcoming and professional environment at Bastion Physiotherapy. Experience, integrity and results guide all their client relationships. Their client centered approach will have you back doing the activities you love in the shortest amount of time possible. The clinic offers free Pole Walking seminars that highlighting proper use of poles and the proven benefits of Urban Poling. Benefits include better balance and stability, increased mobility and healthy weight management. Bastion Physiotherapy is located in Nanaimo at the Caledonian Medical Clinic and on Gabriola Island near the Village.

With the arrival of summer comes camping, hiking and all things outdoor related! Even if we aren’t into camping or hiking, most of us do spend more time outside in the sun. Protecting ourselves from the sun involves more than just applying sunscreen. Avoiding the sun around the hours of solar noon reduces our exposure to harmful UV rays. Wearing a light, long-sleeved shirt and a hat to cover our faces will also help reduce our exposure and decrease our risk of burning. Make sure to stay well hydrated with water and have a great summer!

Remember being a kid and summer seemed to last forever? Nanaimo Parks and Recreation has activities that will make you FEEL like a kid again. *Water Parks – Departure Bay, Deverill, Harewood and Mansfield Parks until September. *Playground Program – Monday to Friday at various locations throughout the city. *Find the Golden Bucket Contest – Get the clue from Facebook or website every Wednesday until July 25. Find the bucket, answer a question and you could win some great prizes! *Westwood Lake – lifeguards on duty daily June 24th until September 3rd. For details, visit www.nanaimo.ca.