Fall is here and so is the wet, colder weather. Walking after a rain fall can be risky. Many walkers do not realize how slick the leaves on the ground can be. Wearing proper shoes and using Walking Poles can help reduce the chances of slipping and falling. Make sure that your footwear also provides support for your ankles. Using a pair of Walking Poles allows you to enjoy nice long walks with friends no matter what the weather. New to Walking Poles? Come for a free Walking Pole Seminar. Keep doing what you love to do!

A mobility scooter is a lifestyle-enhancing vehicle that can help you rediscover a sense of freedom and mobility. To get the most out of your scooter, you need the right one for you and your lifestyle. Things to consider include: – Can it be transported by car, taxi and plane? – Does it come apart and go back together easily? – Are the parts light enough to lift? – What are the weight restrictions? Take into account the things that you transport on a regular basis not just your own weight. Mobility scooters may be covered by extended health care plans.

Memorializing your loved one is an important part of the grieving process. You want to say something special about the life they lived, the impact they had, and the legacy they leave behind. There are many ways to pay tribute with a unique memorial that will serve as a place for family and friends to connect and remember. Memorials options available include, Bronze memorials placed on a granite base flush to the ground or Upright monuments crafted from the finest granite. The Living Tribute Program is a tree-mounted plaque that identifies the family and/or person being memorialized.

Lack of trust in elected representatives contributes to anxiety, anger, and political apathy. Paul Manly is committed to changing that. As the MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, he set a new standard for transparency, accountability and accessibility. Each week Paul was in Ottawa, he posted a report on PaulManlyMP.ca detailing his meetings, what he spoke about in the House of Commons and how he voted on important legislation. Back home, he hosted ten non-partisan community meetings across our riding, where he reported to constituents about his work, and opened the floor for questions, issues, and concerns. Paul will continue these practices regularly for as long as he is our MP.

Many of us have suffered a concussion or know someone who has had one in the past. A loss of consciousness and vomiting does not mean a person does not have a concussion. One of the most common symptoms of a concussion is a headache. If the headache is still present over a month later, other things may be going on. An upper neck misalignment can also cause headaches. If you have had a concussion and are still suffering from headaches, talk to an upper neck chiropractor to see if you have a misalignment present.

A Holistic Nutritionist can help you with a natural approach to a healthy diet. This natural approach incorporates emotional, spiritual and physical health to restore balance within your body and improve your quality of life. A Holistic Nutritionist can identify and assist with overcoming nutritional deficiencies, menu planning, making lifestyle choices and stress management. Clinical research shows holistic nutrition improves neurological, inflammatory & digestive issues. Benefits of working with a holistic nutritionist can include: Increased energy, Improved sleep, Happier mood with less depression, Increased weight loss, Lowered cholesterol, Improved digestion, Reduced stress levels, Disease prevention and Pain management.

Can something be done about 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.

There are many conversations that families should have. One of those concerns your final wishes. Planning your funeral and cemetery arrangements in advance means you can discuss the options with family in a relaxed, stress-free environment. The other conversation is planning for your future health care. If you were sick and couldn’t speak for yourself, would your family know your wishes? You might be surprised by the space between what you want for future care and what your loved ones think you want. It’s important that they know your values, what is meaningful in your life, and how you would like decisions to be made.

Vertigo is an unsettling feeling of everything around you spinning that can be difficult to control. Vertigo is caused by a problem in the inner ear that causes brief vertigo spells that come and go. The spells can last a few hours or up to a few weeks. It best to seek medical help for vertigo. Most doctors and physiotherapists can do vertigo treatments to help relieve the dizziness and the sudden urge to feel ill. Treatment is available that helps release the crystals in the inner ear to relieve the dizziness. Contact your doctor or a physiotherapist to find out more about treatments for vertigo.