Presbyopia is a condition of the eye, where one loses their ability to focus on nearby objects. It is an age-related problem that typically begins in early 40’s where the crystalline lens within the eye gradually loses the ability to flex, which makes the eye unable to focus light on to the retina. Early signs of Presbyopia include holding objects further away in order to see them, eye fatigue, and headaches. Eyeglasses are the most common way of treating Presbyopia, but they’re not the only option! Today there are many manufacturers of multifocal contacts, which give us the ability to see near and far, that are comfortable enough to help cope with dry eyes. Laser corrective surgery is another great option, where a procedure called Laser Blended Vision is used to achieve vision in all areas and not just distance. To find out which options are right for you, talk to your optometrist.

Dr. Nicholas Catchuk
www.iris.ca

Not getting pregnant when you are ready to become a parent can be discouraging, frustrating, and very upsetting. Infertility or suspected infertility is often a terrible shock, bringing lots of self-doubt. You may wonder, “What does this mean for me?”, “what did I do wrong?”, or “where do we go from here?” Wanting a baby when your body isn’t cooperating can be confusing and distressing. Counselling can help you figure out a path forward. Counsellors are trained to provide warm and non-judgemental support, whether you want to acknowledge feelings of loss and anger, reduce your stress and anxiety, develop a strategy to move ahead, or help you maintain your relationship. In counselling, you can explore your feelings safely, learn to avoid shame and blame, learn decision-making tools, and decide who to tell (and how!). Find your calm resilience.

Mary Munro, MA, RCC
www.marymunro.ca

When complete extractions of your remaining teeth become unavoidable, an immediate denture is a solution. This process will help you avoid the embarrassment of being without teeth. Your denturist will initiate the procedure before the teeth are extracted. An impression is made of your existing teeth prior to the extraction surgery and is as working models for the construction of your new dentures. From your models the denturist is able to copy and construct a denture, duplicating your original teeth with improvements to your appearance, if you so wish. At your extraction appointment, your immediate dentures are inserted avoiding the embarrassment of having no teeth during your healing period. The new dentures will however have to be relined after the healing process and this is not included in the price of the immediate dentures. Your denturist will advise you of the procedure that best meets your specific needs.

Kent Roberts RD
www.burnsidedentureclinic.com

Technology is developing at a mind-blowing pace, but we always have a choice on how we wish to engage with it. We can always “unplug” when we need to re-generate and get back in touch with our natural selves, or we can use technology to streamline our lives and focus on the important things in life like family and health. We can also engage technology to enhance our health and well-being. This pertains to such age-old “natural” technologies of meditation, yoga and mindfulness for example, as well as to emerging frequency-based technologies like neurofeedback. We are lucky to live in an age where we can choose how to target specific aspects of our physical and emotional health. Unplugging when we need to, and engaging in both time-honored and cutting-edge technology, can do wonders for our physical, mental, and spiritual health and happiness.

Dr. Chris Hammer, PhD.

www.valentusclinics.com

Were you dropped on the head as a baby? Maybe. And that may be why you are having trouble reading this. I have seen children with ADHD or dyslexia who suffered head injuries as infants and suddenly come out of the fog after treatment with homeopathy, only to become brilliant students after struggling for years. Dr. John Gray of Venus and Mars fame was cured with homeopathy in his fifties of life-long ADHD. He had fallen out of a tree as a child, suffering a concussion. Concussions can be a common cause of long-term health problems, including headaches, problems with focus and concentration, anxiety, depression, rage, sleeplessness, low energy and even digestive issues. Homeopathy offers about 50 remedies for consequences of concussion depending on the symptoms. The heavy lifter is Arnica, a great first remedy for concussions, but it is best to individualize treatment.

Dr. Anke Zimmermann BSc. ND. FCAH

www.drzimmerman.org

Matcha contains roughly 25mg of caffeine, which is approximately one-third the caffeine of a cup of brewed coffee. It is easily tolerated by many people for whom coffee makes them jittery and anxious! The caffeine in Matcha works in a synergistic manner with all the other great stuff it contains, including hefty quantities of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and amino acids. This special combination of ingredients produces an unusual effect: An uncanny ability to focus and be productive over an extended period of time. Because the caffeine molecules in Matcha bind to larger and more stable molecules, the caffeine is released over time, instead of all at once into the bloodstream. In contrast to coffee, this timed-release mechanism tends to inhibit any sudden insulin increases, so there is no ‘crash’ associated with quick drops in blood sugar that so many coffee drinkers feel an hour or so after drinking a cup.

Tiffanie & Kip Home, Just Match

www.justmatcha.com

We all have moments when we question ourselves. Sometimes that sense of uncertainty sticks around -and we don’t know why, but we feel bad about ourselves. We may blame ourselves for feeling inadequate and not knowing how to feel better. Where does this come from? Is it just us, or is it what’s happening to us? It can be both. For example, there’s no denying the reality of a bad job! Our core beliefs and expectations also play a part. these are deeply held ideas and feelings about ourselves and the world that colour our experience. Counselling can help you uncover these beliefs and find more helpful and supportive ways to be with yourself. Other skills supported in counselling include; positive self-talk and encouragement, forgiving yourself for not being perfect, handling difficult memories, changing your situation and asserting your needs empathically.

Mary Munro MA. MC. RCC.

www.marymunro.ca