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Harm Reduction Advocation
Some call Hard Knox Talks an addiction recovery podcast. Others call us harm reduction advocates. Hard Knox Talks is a live streaming video podcast centered around all things substance use. From inspiring stories of recovery to useful information about drug policy, and current events, find new Hard Knox Talks episodes every week on YouTube or on your favorite audio podcast platform. We won’t dissapoint!
Disability Support For Canadians
The Disability Credit can significantly reduce income tax payments and generate a one-time lump sum refund. It caters to individuals experiencing difficulties whilem walking, dressing, or preparing food. Eligible medical conditions include those that affect vision, mobility, hearing, feeding, dressing, elimination functions, and mental capacities crucial for daily life. For a list of eligible medical conditions, as well as comprehensive information on applying for this substantial program, contact Brett Scott 1-844-453-5372
How is your Lung Life?
You read that right—we want you to think not just about your love life this February, but also about your lung life. Show love to your lungs by: – Breathing in clean, fresh air. If you smoke, quitting is the best gift for your health. – Protecting your lungs from flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, and RSV by staying up to date on your vaccines. – Getting reliable lung health information from trusted sources. – Tuning into our Let’s Talk Lungs podcast and Lung Life webinar series to learn from experts. Visit www.LungSask.ca to explore more ways to care for your lungs.
Words to Live By
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart
Heart Health: Integrative Care Program
Embark on a transformative journey to optimal heart health with Choice Nutrition’s Integrative Cardiovascular Care program. Our unique program seamlessly integrates traditional medicine and alternative therapies, delivering unparalleled results while minimizing side effects. Take control of your well-being and rejuvenate your quality of life through a holistic approach that prioritizes cardiovascular health. Our comprehensive strategy ensures a harmonious blend of conventional and alternative methods, fostering overall wellness. Book a consultation today to experience the benefits of this integrative approach, empowering you to regain and maintain a healthier heart and a revitalized life. Choice Nutrition is your pathway to optimizing your health and well-being.
Healthy Almond Flour Brownies
3 large bananas; 1/2 c almond butter; 1 egg; 2 c almond flour; 1/2 c cacao powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 c chocolate chips. Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease an 8×8 baking dish. Add mashed bananas to a large bowl followed by almond butter, egg, almond flour, cacao powder, and baking soda. Mix until well combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips and transfer batter to baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until fragrant and set through. Cool completely before cutting into 9-12 squares. Enjoy!
Protect Your Future with Financial Self-Defense
Many Canadians feel anxious about their financial future, but you can take charge with smart strategies. Tools like RRSPs, TFSAs, and the First-Time Home Buyers’ Plan (FTHB) help reduce taxes and build retirement savings. Investment options like Segregated Funds provide peace of mind with guarantees against losses and probate bypassing. For Canadians with disabilities, the Registered Disability Savings Plan offers up to $90,000 in government support. This February, during Heart Health Month, why not check on your financial health too? Book a complimentary, no obligation Expert Financial Analysis to feel confident and secure about your financial future.
Gracefully on the Aging Journey
As we age, maintaining independence while staying safe and comfortable becomes increasingly important. In-home care provides the ideal solution, offering personalized support that helps us thrive. This type of care, delivered by trained caregivers, focuses on assisting with daily activities, providing companionship, and enhancing quality of life. In-home care is especially beneficial for those needing support with daily activities. The goal is to enhance quality of life by addressing personal and emotional needs while promoting independence. We all need comfort, security and connection as we age. Care Professionals can offer the support you need in the comfort of home.
It’s Your Turn to Quit Smoking
Laser Therapy is an accu-pressure point therapy similar to acupuncture but without the dreaded needles. It is a modernized natural approach to help heal the body without the use of drugs. The entire procedure is external, and the laser treatment conducts low energy to accu-pressure points to your ears, face, hands, arm, legs, and feet. The first hurdle in quitting smoking is to get through the nicotine withdrawal phase, which people often dread. The laser treatments significantly reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, so people generally sail through this phase with greater ease and break their nicotine addiction.
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
The link between hearing loss and cognitive decline continue to be heavily researched by many health care researchers. A recent study completed in 2023 (The Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE)) stated: “In older adults who are at an increased risk for cognitive decline, hearing intervention (hearing aids, hearing ‘toolkit’, or counseling) was shown to slow down loss of thinking or loss of memory abilities by 48% over 3 years”. This same study found over 65% of adults over the age of 60 has hearing loss. Knowing there is a link between hearing loss increased cognitive decline for those who are at risk for memory issues it is important to have your hearing evaluated on a regular basis.
