It’s important to know the signs of potential dental and oral health problems so you can get them taken care of by your dentist as soon as possible. Some symptoms to watch for include: 1) Mouth ulcers, sores, or tender areas that don’t heal in a couple of weeks. 2) Bleeding or swollen gums after brushing or flossing. 3) Chronic dry mouth and/or bad breath. 4) Tooth pain and sensitivity. 5) Loose, cracked, or broken teeth. 6) Receding gums. 7) Face and cheek swelling. 8) Jaw clicking. To catch potential problems before they start, visit your dentist regularly.
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August 20 + 21, 10am-3pm. Primordial Sound Mantra Meditation Workshop with Dawn Elgin. Primordial Sound Meditation isn’t about forcing your mind to be quiet, it’s about experiencing the silence that’s already there and making it a part of your life. Silence is the birthplace of happiness, creativity, and infinite possibilities. The most direct way to experience inner silence and well-being is meditation, a tool to rediscover the body’s own inner intelligence. As scientific research reveals, when you meditate, your breathing slows, blood pressure decreases, and stress hormone levels fall.
Class IV Laser for Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain? Acute Injury and a lot of swelling? Try Class IV Deep Tissue Laser which kick starts your body’s own healing capacity 2-3 times! It’s clinically proven by the World Health Organization to reduce pain and restore function to tissues. Injuries need blood flow and circulation to heal and laser does just that. Common ailments that have proven successful are: muscle strains, tendon injuries such as rotator cuff tears, as well as joint sprains. Even acute swelling or bruises can be treated with laser to accelerate the healing process and decrease scar tissue formation!
Local Spotlight: Canada Scooters
Canada Scooters is the leading supplier of electric mobility scooters – offering a wide rage of 3 & 4-wheel new and used scooters, portable scooters, accessories, and rentals. They deliver right to your door for an in-home demonstration or a test drive. They also carry mobility products such as walkers, canes, crutches, power chairs, wheelchairs and bathroom safety products or equip your home with lift chairs, ramps, and railings. Canada Scooters offers service and repairs, safety courses and expert professionals with service across all Vancouver Island, all with flexible financing and payment options.
Treating Heat-Related Health Problems
Summer is here and so is the heat! While many people enjoy the hot weather, it’s important to be proactive and safe when the temperature starts to rise. Some common heat-related issues include: 1) Dehydration – weakness, headache, fainting. Drink more water and electrolytes. 2) Heat stroke – body temp. of 40°C or higher, fast pulse, hot and dry skin. Cool down with shade/AC and water, get medical attention. 3) Heat exhaustion – heavy sweating, weakness, nausea. Cool down with shade/AC and drink plenty of fluids. 4) Heat syncope – fainting caused by high temperatures. Lie down with feet up, drink plenty of water.
What is Your Mouth Telling You?
The state of your mouth can offer valuable insights into your dental, oral and overall health. Here are some things to watch for: 1) Bleeding when you brush your gums could be a sign of gum disease. 2) Sugar sensitivity usually indicates a cavity, but cold sensitivity might just indicate that a change of toothpaste is needed. Heat sensitivity could be more serious. 3) Bad breath can be caused by poor oral hygiene, but sometimes by a throat infection. A good electric toothbrush, flossing and scraping your tongue all help, and be sure to see your dentist regularly!
Boosting Your Brainpower
Brain function is vital to your quality of life. Whether you have an injured brain, an aging brain, or a perfectly healthy brain that you want to make even better, there are numerous tools available to help boost your brainpower. The interdisciplinary team at Broken Squirrel Wellness is passionate about brain health and can prescribe a variety of options to suit your needs. We have everything from mindfulness and meditation to somatics and yoga classes supplemented by mental health therapies and nutritional practices to support happy, healthy neurons (and a happy, healthy YOU). Come check us out at the Collective Building at 445 10th Street or at BrokenSquirrel.ca
Wealth & Well-Being
“The Living Market” Podcast.
Inflation. Volatility. Bears and Bulls. There’s a lot to unpack in the markets – especially right now. IG Wealth Management presents its new “The Living Market” podcast, where host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, brings clarity to the markets by sharing his views on the trends dominating the investment landscape and how they impact your financial life. Each week, join Philip for a five-minute episode as he breaks down current market trends and navigates “The Living Market”. Subscribe to “The Living Market” through your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or visit the IG website.
Impact of Gambling Advertising
According to a recent study* in the National Library of Medicine, people with gambling problems report more exposure to and impact from gambling advertising. The study revealed that problem gambling was associated with increased perceived advertising impact on gambling involvement and awareness of gambling. It also revealed that internet advertising was the strongest predictor of perceived advertising impact on gambling involvement and TV advertising was the strongest predictor of advertising impact on knowledge of gambling forms, operators and awareness of gambling. If you need support, we are here. (* “Relationships Between Exposure to Different Gambling Advertising Types, Advertising Impact and Problem Gambling”)
Karen Hlady, VI Gaming Support, VIGamingSupport.ca
Caring for the Dying
Janet O’Dell is an End of Life Practitioner, or Death Doula, who is highly trained in skills that involve providing practical, psychological, social, and spiritual support for the dying, and their loved ones and caregivers. Janet works to advocate for and provide guidance and support to those who are facing the end of their life, and their families. Discussions may include end of life documents, options and preferences for end of life medical choices, and how to create a sacred space and peaceful setting wherever someone may want to be at the end of their life and with whom.
Low-Fee Counselling Without the Waitlist!
If you need counselling support now but are unable to pay a private rate, why not consider an intern counselling service? Intern counsellors have completed their graduate studies and can work with clients on a wide variety of challenges including burnout, stress/anger management, anxiety, and depression. For a rate of $40/hr, our intern counsellor can see children, youth, adults, and couples. Whether online, in person, or any day/time that works for you, our intern counsellor is available.
