Looking for a way to incorporate fitness into your life? Check out Parks, Recreation and Culture for some drop-in options. Classes are held at Oliver Woods and the cost is $11 per class. • H.I.I.T Classes: Monday, Wednesday, 5:15-6:15 pm • Rookie Boot Camp: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:15-10:15 am • Legs, Bums, Tums: Tuesday, 5:30-6:15 • Fat Burn Fitness: Thursday, 9:15-10:15 am • Full Figure Fitness: Monday, 10:30-11:20 am. See website for other drop-in opportunities.
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Support for Excessive Gambling – Service Profile
Has excessive gambling become an issue for you or someone you love? The BC Government provides British Columbians with free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program provides services that are confidential and free of charge, funded by the Government of British Columbia. This includes *24/7 Gambling Support Line, *Outreach Support and *Personal and Group treatment. Call 1-888-795-6111 or go to BCRresponsibleGambling.ca for more information.
Walking in Winter Conditions
Wintery conditions do not usually last long on Vancouver Island but it is good to be prepared for snow and ice. When walking outdoors, wear shoes or boots with traction because there is nothing worse than having footwear without grip. Make sure that your footwear also provides support for your ankles as that can help you avoid a slip. Using Walking poles is a great way to avoid slips and to get steady balance. Sign up for a free Walking pole seminar and be weather ready!
Health, Family & Happiness
At the beginning of 2020, most of us took some time to reflect on the past year and think about our hopes for the new year. Amidst the cliché resolutions to ‘stop procrastinating’, ‘eat healthy’ and ‘wake up early’ many of our hopes boil down to three simple things; health, family and happiness. This may mean looking for help to keep your elderly family members healthy and happy. Keeping loved ones comfortably in their own homes as long as possible alleviates some of the stress off the family’s primary caregivers allowing for more quality family time.
Is Doing Laundry Difficult?
Is your laundry room set up in the basement? As we age, climbing stairs can become problematic. So what happens when you have to do laundry? An elderly friend used to spend the entire day in the basement doing laundry. Then she still had to carry the load of clean clothes up the stairs. Sometimes laundry becomes the straw that breaks the camel’s back when it comes to remaining in your own home. It does not have to be that way. A pickup/drop off laundry service that comes to you can keep you independent in your own home.
Give the Gift of Beautiful Skin
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a special day to treat your loved one; it is also a great time to treat yourself. This year, instead of gifts that will last a few days such as chocolates or flowers, give a gift that will nourish and protect their skin. When selecting gifts of beauty, look for natural, handcrafted skin products made without harmful chemicals or allergens. Pure, organic ingredients such as Coconut oil, Beeswax, Cocoa Butter and Essential Oils soothe, nourish, and moisturize skin – naturally. This Valentine’s day, give the gift of luxurious skin care products to yourself and to your loved one.
Natural Foot and Back Pain Relief
Did you know that lack of stability and balance account for a large portion of foot and back pain issues? Today, wellness consumers want products to enhance their quality of life and are asking for natural, safe solutions for more energy, pain relief and enhanced mobility. VoxxLife socks and insoles with HPT optimize the user’s stability and balance at the nervous system level and provide relief from aches and pains with drug free proven technology. Voxx Human Performance Technology (HPT) is based on 45 Years of research in Neuromuscular Science, Chiropractic Neurology and Reflexology. Come see a balance demo at the Wellnessnews Women’s Expo on February 8th at the VI Conference Centre.
Gambling Support and Treatment Services
Many people opt for extra support when enrolling in the Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE) Program. You can have a friend or family member, a GameSense Advisor, or your counsellor join you. Remember, you can access free support and treatment services any time before, during or after your VSE term through the BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program. If you wish to renew your exclusion, you can do so in person at any gaming facility in BC, via email at [email protected] or by mailing a letter to: BC Lottery Corporation Manager, Casino Security and Surveillance 74 W. Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1E2
Keep Skin Hydrated This Winter
Winter weather can bring uncomfortable dryness to the skin all over your body. As soon as you turn on the heat inside your house, be it electric, wood or natural gas, your skin begins to dry out. During this time, it is very important to use skincare products that hydrate, nourish and pamper the skin. If not hydrated, skin can get so dry that it begins to flake or crack. Use skin products made with pure organic essential oils and natural ingredients to nourish and repair your skin – naturally.
CBD Oils
Navigating the information on CBD oil can be mind boggling. Is it hype or a miracle? The truth lays in the Endocannabinoid system which was discovered when scientists began exploring cannabis. They discovered a master regulator in our body for maintaining homeostasis and building resiliency. The Endocannabinoid system has multiple receptor sites. Understanding how these receptors are activated is your golden key to better health. Some of its major functions include: *Modulates brain function, *Regulation of hormone secretion, *Lipid synthesis, *Energy homeostasis and *Glucose metabolism. Find out more in an upcoming a class or webinar.
Indulge, Escape, Shop @ the Women’s Expo
The Women’s Expo is all about empowerment, nutrition, pampering, fashion, fun, friends and wellbeing. Lots of great things to explore at the Women’s Expo with over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. The third annual Women’s Expo features wellness seminars, shopping opportunities and a Fashion Show. Bring your girlfriends, your daughters, your neighbours and plan to spend the day. The Expo is FREE to attend. See you on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo.
