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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Blockchain and Online Gambling
Blockchain is a method of tracking transactions using a public, globally-distributed ledger. It is most commonly used for cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Blockchain automatically and securely keeps a historical record, or ledger, of all transactions; working across a network of computers, cryptocurrencies can operate without a central authority. It is already revolutionizing online gambling and is now emerging in video games. For example, an emerging trend in gaming culture is the integration of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs allow blockchain to issue one-of-a-kind digital assets with unique attributes, meaning that players can acquire securely stored in-game assets. (Source: IntentaDigital http://bitly.ws/sLEU)
Time to Celebrate Women
The Women’s Expo is all about empowerment, wellbeing, pampering, fashion, friends and fun. It is a real celebration of Women complete with wall-to-wall carpets and chandeliers. Lots of great things to explore at the Women’s Expo with over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. The 4th Annual Women’s Expo features wellness seminars, demonstrations, shopping, prizes and fashion shows. The Expo is FREE to attend. Plan to be at the largest Women’s Expo on Vancouver Island taking place in Nanaimo on September 23 and 24th. See the Expo website for Exhibitor Opportunities and information.
Enjoy Our Amazing Summer
Summer heat has arrived! This is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and take in a baseball game or two. Check out the Wellness Hub, 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. Our health and wellness resources also include our printed newsletters, the “Wellness Wednesday” radio show and our Expos. Check out the Hub for more information and to enter our August contest.
Community Profile: The Healing Nest
At The Healing Nest Harmonics, we are all about nurturing your body, mind and soul through our Harmonic Egg. The Egg is a unique bio-resonance chamber that works on a cellular level to create positive change. Homeostasis is achieved which brings the body and mind into harmony making it easier for you to cope with stress, increasing productivity and improving your mood. Whether you choose an in-person or distance experience, the Egg’s vibrational energies help with sleep disorders, anxiety, pain, emotional trauma, chronic illness and pet health. Enter the Hub contest for a chance to win two free sessions.
Suffering from Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is very common in people who are inactive or do a lot of sitting at their job. There are a number of ways to treat low back pain including spinal decompression exercises, core strengthening and body weight balance work. Decompression of your spinal discs helps reduce pain and inflammation in your body. Core strengthening exercises such as planks, sit-ups and fitness ball exercises are also beneficial. It is very important to do these exercises correctly so please consult a qualified exercise therapist before starting a new exercise routine. We can help.
The Path to a Fulfilling Career
Looking for work can be overwhelming enough, especially if you are currently out of a job and have bills and family demands pulling at you in all directions. This search for employment often causes confusion and struggle for many people, leading to less than satisfactory decisions fueled by desperation. So how can you use your time and energy wisely, along with making career choices that drive you forward rather that creating even more difficult situations, job fatigue, and depression? When looking inward at your skills, interests, values, and personal style coupled with information from formal assessments, a true picture of your self will start to emerge, and a path to a fulfilling career will become even more clear.
Options for Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can create many issues including loss of functionality and gaps in your smile that can cause you to be very self-conscious. There are several options available to replace missing teeth; the most advanced methods include bridges and dental implants. The main advantage of bridges is that they are considered to be one of the most cost-effective methods for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are the most natural way to restore missing teeth while placing the least amount of burden on the surrounding teeth. Consult your dentist to discuss what method is best for you.
Protect Your Eyes from the Sun
Sunglasses are a health and wellness must when you venture outside in the summer months. They provide blue light and UV protection which is so important during the long days of intense sun. Blocking UV and blue light is critical to help ward of cataract and age-related macular degeneration. There are a wide variety of sunglass frames on the market that can be fitted with prescription lens to correct your vision or non-prescription lens to enhance your style and fashion. Come see our wide selection of high quality products and best ophthalmic lens option in the current market.
Health Fun Facts
Fantastic facts about the human body – we are truly awesome: *Every square inch of human skin consists of twenty-five feet of blood vessels. *A cough releases an explosive charge of air that moves at speeds up to 60mph. *Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself while standing still. *The eye of a human can distinguish between 500 shades of gray. *The width of your arm span stretched out is equal to the length of your whole body.
Help to Remain in Your Home
As we age, it becomes more difficult to stay in our own homes and enjoy an independent lifestyle. Home care can help with a range of services that include; companionship, homemaking services, personal care and nursing care. A caregiver can also provide social activities as well as helping to prepare meals. Caregivers establish individualized care-plans to help suit your needs which provide the right amount of assistance in helping you to stay independent as long as possible. With a little extra help, it may be possible for you to stay safe and happy in your own home.
