Recent research (2025–2026) indicates that acrylic resin dentures release microplastics (MPs) into the mouth during daily cleaning, brushing, and eating. The quantities during normal wear are relatively low. While this exposure is currently considered minimal compared to other environmental sources, denture wearers should follow professional recommendations to maintain and replace dentures regularly to help prevent excessive wear and material degradation. I recommend: avoid overly aggressive brushing, ensure regular repair, maintenance and replacement of the dentures to help reduce the rate of material degradation and subsequent particle release. Call Accura Denture Clinic for all your denture needs.

Buds are budding, and flowers are blooming! It’s time to get out in the sunshine and smell the fresh air. Remember to take time out for yourself and enjoy this spring weather. Take time to sit, relax, connect with nature, and do nothing. Taking time for yourself will make you happier, more productive, and better able to support your loved ones. If you have a challenge planning time for yourself, connect with Permelia. As a Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner, she can help you release any unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions to allow you to take time for yourself.

Let’s shed some light on an area of the body that is often neglected – your lower legs or feet! If you have pain in your feet, swollen legs, dry skin, or fungal nails, then it’s time to start looking down more often. These are conditions that put you at a higher risk of falls, wounds, decreased mobility, and infection and can indicate bigger systemic problems. Your legs are the canary in the cave, so keep looking down to prevent a collapse! Contact Comfort Keepers with the idea of getting out and about using those legs. We can help with footcare as well.

A few years ago, I realized I wanted more than an office job. I wanted to make people genuinely happy, so I studied Body Sugaring. YES! The sweet art of removing hair and stress at the same time. Body Sugaring is a natural, ancient European hair removal method using sugar, lemon, and water to remove hair from the root. It is less painful than waxing and results in smooth, glowing skin. Sugaring quickly became my passion, and now my dreams have come true — I have my own cozy beauty space where every client and every treatment is special. Book Online today!

When families are supported, our whole community thrives. That’s why SOS launched For Our Families, a campaign dedicated to keeping essential and enriching SOS Child, Youth & Family Programs open, accessible, and vibrant. Make a difference by donating through the SOS website or by joining the first-ever SOS Fore Our Community Golf Tournament on June 6 at Morningstar Golf Club. For $180 per person, enjoy the driving range, 18 holes of golf with a cart, buffet dinner, on-course challenges, exciting prizes, and a silent auction. Support local children and youth. Visit MorningStarGolf.com or call the Golf Club at 250-248-2244 to register.

May is the perfect time to reset your metabolism by supporting your body’s natural rhythms. Focus on simplifying: eat whole, colourful foods, prioritize protein at every meal, and hydrate consistently. As the days get longer, get outside early—morning light helps regulate cortisol and improve sleep quality. Gentle movement like walking, strength training, or yoga build lean muscle and balance hormones. its important to slow down your meals—digestion begins in a calm state. May isn’t about restriction—it’s about alignment. When your body feels safe, nourished, and supported, fat loss, energy, and clarity follow naturally. Acupuncture helps balance the body and supports digestion.

Are you familiar with the “Click Test”? If you hear your dog’s nails click on your hardwood floors, they need a Pawdicure. At Pawdicure Nails, we take pride in providing the best experience for you and your pet! Our mobile service comes to you so we can work in the comfort of you and your pet’s own home. Services we provide include: Nail trim/dremel, Nail filing, Minor grooming (back end/face/feet), Teeth brushing, Ear cleaning, and After care nose and paw balm to promote healthy skin and to relieve dry, cracked skin. Call us today, we are one phone call away.

What if pain isn’t just about injured tissues, but how the brain interprets signals? Emerging science shows that pain is shaped by the brain and nervous system, not just the body. Persistent pain can continue even after healing, as the brain develops protective patterns that keep signalling discomfort. Neuromovement® offers a different approach. Rather than focusing on fixing the body, it works with the brain’s ability to change—known as neuroplasticity—to create new, more efficient patterns. This reframes pain from something “broken” to something changeable, opening the door to reduced pain, improved movement, and greater ease in daily life.