Skin cancer is one of the most common and preventable forms of cancer. Apply SPF of at least 30 to 50—every two to four hours you are outdoors or riding in a car. Routinely wearing a quality pair of sunglasses protects the eyes from cataracts, a condition common among older adults. Look for a pair with a label showing they block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. As we grow older, the body doesn’t adjust to changes in temperature and humidity as quickly as in younger days. This puts seniors at higher risk for dehydration and sun-related illnesses, like heat stroke – so make sure to keep hydrated!
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Quick, Easy Relief from Fear and Anxiety
When in fear and anxiety our physical, emotional and mental experiences are uncomfortable and sometimes scary. These include a pounding heart accompanied with increased blood pressure, tightness in the chest and perhaps feeling trapped when in a panic attack. A simple and effective technique for relief is Straw Breathing. Position your lips as if you have a straw in your mouth. Take a deep breath through your nose. Very slowly exhale through your mouth maintaining the straw position. Repeat a comforting thought, simply, ‘I am safe’, to enhance the therapeutic effect. Repeat 5-6 times.
Welcome to Summer
The summer heat has arrived! This is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and to explore our island. Check out the WellnessHub, your local, online Health and Wellness resource for information that can help you make the most out of summer. It features hundreds of health tips and articles along with a directory of local businesses and practitioners offering services and products. While you are checking out the WellnessHub, don’t forget to subscribe to receive a monthly email letting you know about events and our monthly contest. Enter our July contest for a chance to win a mobility walker.
Fresh Air & Exercise
One of the best things about living on Vancouver Island is having nature right in our backyard. Summer is a great time to take advantage of everything our island has to offer. Whether it is just a walk around the block or a hike up a mountain, the fresh air and exercise boost our well-being. So lace up your shoes and wear VoxxLife socks with HPT for enhanced balance and stability. Additional benefits include; enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain and improved mobility.
Cardio Testing at Home
Island Mobile Cardiology Testing offers 12-lead ECGs and Holter Monitoring in your residence, office or clinic on Southern Vancouver Island. When ordered by a physician, their services are covered by MSP. All test results are interpreted by a cardiologist. Their mission is to make cardiac testing accessible and convenient for all patients by eliminating barriers such as transportation, mobility and time. At Island Mobile Cardiology Testing, they strive to reduce stress and increase comfort for patients and caregivers.
Meet Your Practitioner
Michael Sorsdahl brings over 18 years of experience in both group and individual counselling/psychotherapy, focusing on helping individuals of all walks of life overcome mental health challenges, transitioning into inspired career/life balanced living. “I am invested in providing you an experience designed uniquely for you, allowing us to create a complimentary plan to achieve your desired results. Highly experienced in PTSD/trauma therapy, military culture, couples, career counselling, LGBTQ+ and Men’s Issues, I believe my integrated and holistic approach will provide you with the greatest chance of success. Together we will move forward to new areas of understandings in life and healthy living.
Community Health Centres in Victoria
The Victoria Community Health Co-operative is currently offering Nursing services based on a
Community Health Centre model. Services are available at no cost with a BC MSP card.
We are located in Cook Street Village at #200-1075 Pendergast Street. In keeping with the
principle of community well-being, we are offering two wellness sessions in July;
to be held at the Cook Street Activity Centre located at #1 – 380 Cook Street.
*July 4: Bone Health from 1-2:30 pm and *July 19: Anxiety 101 from 10 to 11 am.
Please contact the centre with any questions or to book an appointment with a nurse.
Words to Live By
“When meditating over a disease, I never think of finding a remedy for it, but, instead, a means of preventing it.” Louis Pasteur
Words to Live By
“Let’s build wellness rather than treat disease.” Bruce Daggy
Join the WellnessHub Today
Are you a health care practitioner? Do you have a health and wellness business? If so, you want to get a listing on the WellnessHub – Basic listings are FREE. The WellnessHub is Vancouver Island’s local online health and wellness resource. It features practitioners, businesses, health tips, a monthly contest and much more. Monthly memberships are available for people who want extra exposure. The WellnessHub is supported in print, social media, radio and more. We work with you to get your message out to your potential customers. The Hub attracts thousands of local visitors every month.
Healthy Low-Carb Broccoli Salad
A delicious high-protein salad that’s gluten-free and perfect for summer! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups broccoli, chopped; 1/3 cup red onion, chopped; 3 slices cooked bacon, chopped; 2 tbsp sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; stevia to taste ~1/8 to 1/4 tsp. DIRECTIONS: Roughly chop cooked bacon and add to a bowl with the broccoli and red onion. In a blender, blend the yogurt, apple cider vinegar and stevia. Pour the mixture over the broccoli mixture. Stir to combine, and sprinkle the sunflower seeds on top. Refrigerate 30 minutes prior to serving. Enjoy!
