Biofield Tuning is a sound healing modality using tuning forks combing the electrical field around our body. When working in this field with tuning forks, I can detect sound/electrical disturbances that reflect what happened at a particular time in one’s life. The fork(s) will be played until the sound comes into harmony, which means that the body is pinging back acceptance and integration of the sound. This moment becomes a re-sounding sympathetic resonance with the true frequencies of ourselves from the forks; in other words, we are getting tuned up, just like the vibrational, musical instrument that we are. Clients leave feeling lighter, more grounded (yes, like an electrical current!) and more relaxed after the session.
Community News
Do you Suffer from Neck Pain?
The pain might not be coming from your neck; as much as 80% of neck pain doesn’t. For example, if your stomach is cramping from eating food that you are sensitive to, that cramping will pull on the esophagus and cause tension in the front of the throat. To relieve that tension, your head will go forward and down and put strain on the muscles of the neck. What can you do? In this example, you can pay attention to what you eat. You can also get Rolfing sessions. Rolfers are trained to work on the body in this holistic way.
Is it Time to Downsize?
There comes a point when many of us have to move to a smaller home, but it doesn’t have to be sad or stressful. When downsizing, ask yourself if a possession brings you joy; if yes, keep it. If it is great Aunt Bertha’s lamp that you kept because you felt an obligation to do so, give it away to a relative or a thrift shop. When deciding what to give away or keep, it is helpful to have an objective third party help with the decision process. Services are available to guide you and make the process easy and enjoyable.
Words to Live By
“This is a time of peace and great joy. Among the rush of worldly coming and going, choose to remain calm and peaceful in your heart.” – Keith Macpherson
Words to Live By
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Reducing Your Dementia Risk
Dementia prevention focuses on reducing risk factors that contribute to cognitive decline. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays a key role, including regular physical activity, a balanced diet (like the Mediterranean or DASH diet), and staying mentally active through learning and social engagement. Managing health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol is crucial, as they increase the risk of dementia. Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption also helps. While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, research suggests that staying physically, mentally, and socially engaged may delay or reduce the likelihood of developing cognitive impairments.
Staying Social with Hearing Loss
For someone with hearing loss, social situations are challenging. Help improve communication with them by following these simple tips: • Gain their attention before you begin talking. • Speak naturally and don’t shout. Speak distinctly, at a normal rate, using pauses to give the person time to process speech. • Keep your hands away from your face while talking. • Avoid sudden changes of topic. And if the subject changes, tell them what you are talking about now. • Seat them where they can see as many faces as possible. • Check in. If your listener is not following, convey the information again in shorter, clearer sentences.
Fall Prevention Month
It’s fall prevention month, and that’s an extremely important one for us at Nanaimo Lifeline. 20%–30% of hospitalizations from injuries among older Canadians each year are attributed to falling. Not only that but falling is the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged 0-14 months each year as well! To prevent falls, it’s important to engage in balance and strength-training exercises, avoid alcohol and substance abuse, and find out about any side effects of medications that may cause cognitive or balance impairments. And as always, eating a healthy diet contributes to strong bones and muscles. Stay safe!
Tips to Stay Healthy
With the change in weather comes the potential for colds, flu, and COVID! Everyone is encouraged to get their flu and COVID booster shots. Remember to sanitize regularly out in the community, especially if you are in the grocery store (the handles of the carts) and when you get back into the car. Comfort Keepers can help by doing your shopping for you, or if you get sick, we can help by just giving the care needed as you convalesce. Contact us today to set up a meeting and get a regular schedule in place for times like this. Let’s stay well this winter.
Take Care of Your Heart
Every year, more than 60,000 Canadians suffer a heart attack. A healthy diet and regular exercise can reduce the risk. If you have cardiovascular disease, follow your treatment carefully and take medicine as prescribed. Common signs of a heart attack include *chest pain; *discomfort or pain in the neck, jaw, shoulder, back, or arm; *shortness of breath; and *dizziness. If you are having a heart attack, call 911 immediately, follow operator instructions, stop all activity, stay calm, and rest in a comfortable position while waiting for help. Ask our pharmacist for more information about heart health.
Relaxation and Self-Care
Client Testimonial: “Raindrop and endocrine treatments are a regular part of my self-care practice. They are a little break out of the busyness of life where I simply slow down and relax into my body. I feel the release and flow of stuck energy and always leave feeling more clarity and grounded. I’m beyond grateful for Jennifer’s knowledge and expertise in essential oils, her healing touch, and her loving care.” A Raindrop Technique Massage combines massage, distinctive energy approaches, intuitive wisdom, and pure essential oils. An endocrine massage is a relaxing soft touch massage using Young Living essential oils and crystals.
