The word Holistic comes from the Greek word ‘Holos’, which means ‘Whole’. A Holistic approach views the body as a whole, not only as parts. It acknowledges body, mind, spirit, and emotions to find balance in the quest for optimal health and wellness. When talking about Holistic Healing, it means looking at the big picture of who you are as a whole to find the root cause of your symptoms, and to consider all these aspects in order to heal and bring back a healthy balance into your life.

Willow Medical Aesthetics is a medical clinic specializing in women’s wellness and needs. Aging, combined with lifestyle and stress factors, brings unwanted visible effects, but with some help it is possible to retain a youthful appearance. The team at Willow Medical Aesthetics is committed to providing clinical treatments with excellent aftercare. Using only quality products and established procedures, with expert skincare and supplements, they can advise on your skin and feminine needs. Complimentary consultations allow clients to learn how the clinic’s Medical Aesthetics, Laser, and Spa treatments, can help them look and feel their best at any age.

If you have a parent who is in hospital, lives in a retirement home or in a long-term care facility, you may be asking yourself, “would Mom or Dad be safer staying at home with me temporarily?” Families across the country are struggling with this dilemma. Given the challenges of preventing disease transmission, some experts are recommending that seniors who can stay elsewhere should do so. If you want to bring a senior parent home temporarily but you’re worried about how you’ll provide the level of care they need, consider home health care services.

The Golden Rule says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The presumption of this rule implies that you look after yourself FIRST with the highest level of respect and care and then you treat ALL others in the same way. How do you honour your personal time? How do you fill your cup of nutriment first? Do you plan for time daily and weekly to lovingly meet your needs for rejuvenation? How can you implement this in your life and how can you lovingly enforce it with your family?

Carrier Oils are essential in your aromatherapy toolkit. This term refers to a wide range of different solutions such as coconut, sweet almond, or grapeseed oil. It is not recommended to put essential oils directly on the skin, so they must be mixed with a carrier oil in order to ensure your safety (and the essential oil’s benefits) when used topically. As an alternative to a simple oil, our Moisturizing Base Cream also ensures safe application. 1% dilution would be 7 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil or cream. The Base Cream is fully customizable, allowing you to choose which scents and properties best suit your individual needs.

Q: Does anyone wear hard contact lenses any longer? My mom had them in the 1970’s.
A: Yes; the modern equivalents are called rigid gas permeable lenses, and they can still be a great choice for certain eye problems. They are less common than soft contact lenses, so you may need to ask around to see where they are obtainable.

Make your home smell warm and cozy with the help of essential oils. Oils such as Cinnamon, Clove Bud, and Nutmeg may be used to simulate the warm smells of baking. In your diffuser, add 3-5 drops and notice how a cold room starts to feel pleasant and inviting. If you wish to make your home smell like a winter forest, Black Spruce, Cedarwood, and Pine essential oils are great to use. If you are looking for a pre-made winter blend, our Winter Warmth diffuser blend may be perfect for you. This synergy of Birch, Bitter Orange, Cinnamon, Pine, and Vetivert will remind you that there is warmth even in the coldest months.

If you get migraine headaches often, you may wonder if there’s anything you can do to prevent them. Botox was approved in 2010 for adults who get chronic migraines. Botox works by blocking chemicals called neurotransmitters that carry pain signals from your brain. Botox is like a roadblock in that pathway. It stops the chemicals before they get to the nerve endings around your head and neck. Studies have shown that Botox cut down the total number of days migraine sufferers have headaches. They also have more “crystal-clear” – pain-free – days each month, and they report fewer days off work.

Covid 19 continues to disrupt our routines. BC casinos and gaming centres remain closed as per public health order closures. Consequently, online gambling platforms have experienced an increase in play. This shift may worsen risk factors including social isolation and increased substance use as well as an increase in use of credit to gamble. The Responsible & Problem Gambling Program remains committed to serving the people of BC 24/7. Our support services include outreach, education, and counselling services by phone, text, web chat, or in person, all of which are FREE of charge. We’re here for you, should gambling take a harmful turn.