Flea and tick season is here. Lyme disease is rare in our area, but we still want to protect against tick bites anytime the temperature is over 4°C for outside pets. Fleas can be a year-round problem here. We have raccoons and outside cats that keep the cycle going, and pests in crawlspaces and attics potentially bring fleas. There are many options for flea control, from topical products that are absorbed into the body, to oral products that kill the fleas and ticks for 90 days. Some of the options also give heartworm protection, which is important if your dog travels to the Eastern US or Canada.

For scholastic performance, social skills, attention deficit, or hyperactivity, neurofeedback can help your child become their best by addressing the foundations of learning “Is Brain Functions”. A balanced and organized brain can process and remember information more easily. Improved mental performance and ability to pay attention equals better learning; reducing stress develops better test results; and calming emotional and behavioural issues improves social interactions and self-esteem. Remarkable benefits can be seen when working with young and flexible brains, before habits mature and become traits in adulthood. Starting life on a clear footing makes the whole journey much easier and a lot more fun.

Dr. Robin Randhawa, DC, was born and raised in the Greater Vancouver Area and received her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, then went on to graduate from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland. She later moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and worked in chiropractic offices that focused on wellness and pediatrics. Dr. Robin is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is certified in the Webster Technique. She is passionate and excited to help others realize their potential in expressing their best health at an early age. Dr. Robin looks forward to meeting you soon!

Robo-advisors are online services that use algorithms to make portfolio recommendations. These algorithms are based on the information an investor provides by answering a questionnaire, which helps the software create a generic investor profile. While robo-advisors sometimes offer a faster and cheaper alternative to human advisors, their value is limited. The profiles that robo-advisors create tend to be formulaic, which means they are simplified and often don’t account for variables like risk tolerances. Human advisors are able to consider the complexities of financial situations and assist with ‘big picture’ planning, as well as take the guesswork out of investing.

I hope you enjoy the ‘soft launch’ edition of the Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® in White Rock | South Surrey! Healthy living means making positive daily choices and taking personal ownership to enrich our lives in areas such as our physical, emotional, social, occupational, financial, and spiritual wellbeing. Fortunately, our wellness can always be enriched through education, awareness, and practice. We strive to be the community resource that showcases health tips, local opportunities, and resources; plus, the variety of health practitioners and businesses that can help you achieve your goal of optimal health and wellness. When we are healthy, our entire community benefits!

When pets are young, it is important that the gut barrier be strengthened. Young animals are born with leaky or open guts. This allows absorption of immune system proteins from their mothers’ first milk that will protect them from disease. Young pets always need deworming, and sometimes prescriptions, to kill off parasites. The gut remains slightly open to protein absorption throughout life, and so veterinarians use an animal’s excrement to judge and manage reactivities to different foods. Healthy excrement is firm excrement usually, unless an animal is dehydrated.

Todd was originally a professor for chemical engineering with a passion for Chinese medicine. After watching how traditional Chinese medicine positively transformed the health of his family, he decided to devote the rest of his life to this mastery. He is now an R.TCM.P and has traveled around the world to learn from acupuncture masters. His technique uses short and thin needles to minimize pain and stimulate chi flow to cure ailments and symptoms naturally. Todd is excited to be part of this community and better the lives of each client at Super Life Acupuncture and Wellness Centre.