Osteoporosis, a disease that renders bones porous and frail, causes over 30,000 hip fractures annually in Canada. While most people associate osteoporosis with women, around 25% of these fractures occur in men. To help prevent osteoporosis, make sure to exercise regularly, suited to your health. This will encourage bone cell renewal. If you are not getting enough nutrients from your food, you may require a dietary supplement such as calcium and vitamin D, which are crucial for bone health. Speak to your Courteney Pharmacy Pharmacist for more information.

At Make A Wave, traditional counseling meets multidimensional healing. Rooted in compassion and guided by higher consciousness, Rita offers a unique blend of intuitive counseling, trauma resolution, and galactic energy work to support deep transformation. Whether you’re navigating emotional pain, seeking soul alignment, or awakening your higher gifts, you’ll find sacred support here. Sessions and group offerings are designed to transmute old patterns, activate truth, and restore wholeness. Explore soul-led programs like Reset 2025 and Alchemy of Gathering or book a private session to begin your healing journey. Your path to remembrance begins here.

Q: I’ve got one pair of sunglasses which are doing something weird. They make back windshields look all smudgy. What’s going on with that?

A: That’s from polarized lenses and it’s normal. The polarization will reduce reflections off the water and other shiny surfaces, and we often recommend these lenses because they are usually visually comforting and reduce glare. However, certain transparent materials like tempered back windshields and LCD screens can appear somewhat dark, smudgy, or rainbowish when viewed through polarized lenses. Front windshields are made differently than back windshields and do not produce the effect.

Are you looking for affordable pet dental care without the risks from anesthesia? White Fang, our non-sedation, ultrasonic dental
cleaning service has been providing white smiles, fresh breath and improved health since 2022. Nataliia Lishchinska, our dental specialist, was a practicing Veterinarian specializing in pet dentistry in Ukraine for over 25 years. From complex surgeries to thousand of ultrasonic non-sedation teeth cleanings, Natlaiia has the skills, and knowledge to safely clean your pets’ teeth. She has a special way with animals and her confidence and energy puts them at ease during their dental cleaning experience.

Celebrate Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month this June with unbeatable savings at Motion™ in Courtenay! Don’t miss their Scooter Sale and Lift Chair Sale—designed to keep Dad moving comfortably and independently. Whether he’s looking for enhanced mobility or a relaxing lift chair, Motion™ has top-quality options at great prices. Their expert staff is ready to help you find the perfect fit for your loved one’s needs. It’s the ideal time to show you care while supporting his health and comfort. Visit today and make this June a month of motion and well-being!

Yoga therapy can be an effective approach for managing joint pain and stiffness by promoting flexibility, strength, and overall physical health. Through gentle, tailored movements and poses, yoga therapy helps improve range of motion and reduce stiffness in affected joints. Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques used in yoga therapy help reduce stress and inflammation, which can exacerbate joint discomfort. Specific poses can strengthen the muscles surrounding joints, offering better support and alleviating strain. This mindful exploration fosters a deeper understanding of how the body moves and feels, promoting a harmonious connection between body and mind. Yoga Therapy supports relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.