Healthy teeth mean happy kids! Make brushing twice a day a fun routine with interactive apps or music. Regular dental visits help prevent cavities and keep smiles bright. Swap out sugary drinks for water and healthy snacks like cheese and yogurt. Teach kids the importance of flossing with easy-to-use flossers. As we celebrate World Friendship Day in August, remind kids that a great smile is a key to making and keeping friends. Let’s ensure our young ones maintain their dental health, so they can confidently share their smiles all year round!
Gentle Healing, Profound Balance
Craniosacral therapy (CST) offers a gentle path to holistic well-being. This manual therapy focuses on the craniosacral system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and cerebrospinal fluid. Using light touch and precise techniques, practitioners assess and influence the system’s rhythm and mobility. The aim is to release tensions and imbalances, enhancing the body’s natural healing and regulatory mechanisms. This therapy is integral to comprehensive osteopathic care, providing a transformative experience for those seeking balance and health.
Class IV Laser for Chronic Pain
Have you heard of laser therapy treatment? Class 4 laser therapy, or high-intensity laser therapy uses powerful lasers to help heal muscle and tendon injuries by boosting cell energy. It is also recommended for reducing inflammation, improving blood flow, supporting tissue repair, and easing pain. Microscopically, the laser light energizes cells, helping them repair and grow faster. This calms the inflammation to reduce pain and swelling, widens blood vessels for better circulation, increases collagen production for stronger tissue, and alleviates pain by affecting nerve signals and releasing natural painkillers. This therapy speeds up healing, reduces discomfort, and strengthens injured tissues, making it highly effective for recovery from muscle and tendon injuries. This is an excellent tool to use to support your healing journey.
Ask The Expert
Q : I’ve been told that I’m colour blind but I can totally see colours, what’s up with that?
A: We usually use the term “colour deficient” nowadays, because we know that almost everyone can perceive a range of colours to some extent. There are different types and grades of colour deficiency, so if you’re curious about what you can or can’t see, ask about it at your next eye examination. Come see us at Mosaic Optometry!
Celebrate Friendship with Blooms!
Friendship Day is approaching, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the timeless gift of flowers. Bouquets are a beautiful and meaningful way to express appreciation and love for your friends. Each arrangement tells a story, from the vibrant hues of roses symbolizing admiration to the cheerful sunflowers representing joy and positivity. This Friendship Day, let a thoughtfully chosen bouquet convey your heartfelt sentiments, brightening your friend’s day and strengthening your bond. Celebrate the special connections in your life with the elegance and grace that only flowers can bring.
August Brain Teasers Answers
.1 An hourglass – it has thousands of grains of sand. 2. Running out of gas. 3. An ice cube
Words to Live By
“Slow down and soak up each experience releasing the need to be somewhere else or with someone else. See the gift of this moment.” Keith Macpherson
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July Brain Teasers Answers
.1 A towel. 2. The letter “M.” 3. Fire.
Wellness Book Club
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn’t settle into this mental mess as if it’s just our new normal. There’s hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. DrLeaf.com
Beat the Summer Heat
Summer is here, bringing the heat! Stay safe by preventing these heat-related issues: 1) Dehydration – drink more water and electrolytes to avoid weakness, headache, and fainting. 2) Heat stroke – cool down with shade/AC and water, seek medical help for body temperatures of 40°C or higher, fast pulse, and hot, dry skin. 3) Heat exhaustion – rest in shade/AC and drink fluids to counteract heavy sweating, weakness, and nausea. 4) Heat syncope – lie down with feet up and drink water if you faint due to high temperatures. Senior residences offer air-conditioned spaces, safe outdoor areas, and social activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.