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Community News
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung cancer is now the most diagnosed cancer in Canada, with 85% of lung cancer cases being caused by smoking. It also has one of the lowest survival rates: just 17% of people diagnosed with lung cancer survive for 5 years or more. And yet, despite the risks associated with smoking, it can be incredibly difficult to quit. In fact, quitting is one of the biggest challenges a smoker will face, but it is also one of the best ways to reduce the risk of cancer. Talk to your pharmacist about available options to help you finally kick the deadly habit.
Alzheimer’s & Home Safety
If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to remember that one of the keys to aging at home is doing so safely. Safety at home begins with adapting the environment to support the changing abilities of the person with Alzheimer’s. Tips to help safeguard the home include: Install safety latches/locks on the doors and fenced/gated exteriors; Limit access to knives and harmful chemicals; Install grab bars for safe movement; Keep furniture in the same spot to avoid confusion; Install alarms on the doors, and store car keys in a locked container. It’s a good idea to bring in a homecare professional to ensure proper safety and comfort.
Men’s Health Awareness
Movember is a significant annual event that shines a spotlight the health issues of men of all ages. During the month of November, often referred to as “Movember,” men are encouraged to grow mustaches to raise awareness and funds for critical men’s health concerns. This campaign not only highlights issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health but also encourages open conversations about them. By participating in Movember, we can show their solidarity and support for these causes while emphasizing the importance of regular check-ups, early detection, and mental well-being. It’s a powerful movement that unites communities to improve the health and well-being of men of all ages.
Do you Foam Roll?
Foam rolling is a method of self-myofascial release performed with a piece of cylindrical foam of various sizes and densities. The technique can also be implemented with a tennis or lacrosse ball. It is done by rolling the foam roller or ball under the muscle group of choice, with the goal of massaging ‘trigger points’, which can help relax overactive muscles. An overactive muscle can lead to strength imbalances, which may lead to pain and dysfunction. Your physiotherapist can guide it’s use as a tool to help treat a multitude of injuries including shoulder or back pain and muscle strains.
Navigating Adoption’s Emotional Journey
Adoption is complex and includes a range of emotions, challenges, and joys for all involved. Adopted children often face feelings of loss and struggle in areas of attachment and emotion regulation. Adoption-competent therapists play a crucial role in supporting children and families of adoption by providing tailored support to equip them with tools and skills to build strong, secure connections as well as address other complexities that may arise across a child’s development. Call today for a free consult to see how we can help support you in your adoption journey.
What is a Sound Bath?
A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in soothing sound waves produced using specific instruments like gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and drums. The vibrations from these instruments promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, and help balance energy. Our sound baths take place in a tranquil environment where participants lie down and the healing tones, frequencies and vibrations wash over them allowing the mind and body to physically, mentally & emotionally release tension. People report feeling more centered, calm, and rejuvenated after a session, as the harmonic frequencies promote both mental and physical well-being through deep relaxation.
Revitalize Before the Holidays
It’s currently laser and peel season! We offer several laser services, including tattoo removal, laser hair removal, melasma laser resurfacing, and laser facials. Don’t miss the chance to try the Perfect Derma Peel, the only chemical peel with glutathione. At PARIS COSMETOLOGY, our team includes board-certified doctors, registered nurses, and expert medical aestheticians who prioritize listening to our clients. We provide thorough consultations tailored to your needs. Explore our memberships, gift certificates, and top product brands. Book your free consultation today to discover how we can help you achieve your aesthetic goals!
Simple and Supportive Cremation Care
Most of us have lost a loved one, someone that we care about deeply. If we haven’t, we know at some point we will. We hope that in our time of loss, we can reach out to someone to help us through, and so Branch & Pyre was created.
We’re a place families can call when a death occurs and be guided through one of the most difficult times of our lives, making cremation arrangements for a loved one.
We’re here to help your family with a compassionate approach every step of the way.
Time for a Denture Reline?
Has it been some time since your last visit to the denture clinic? Most individuals will experience measurable change every two years with how dentures fit due to bone loss. Bone loss allows dentures to shift more when chewing which dramatically increases pressure and accelerates bone deterioration. Left unchecked, this loss can lead to fit issues and bone mass damage. Some indications that more significant bone loss has occurred are: *food entrapment under plates, *looser feel, *frequent sore spots or *less ability to chew. A reline procedure can be used to restore your denture back to proper function. Call us for more information.
Men’s Health
Although November is a great yearly reminder to think about prostate, testicular and mental health, men should be focusing on their physical and mental well-being every month. It’s important for men to take charge of their own health. A good first step is to find out how well your body is functioning so you can target any areas that need assistance. One of the best ways to accomplish this is through nutritional testing and supplementation. If an area is found to be weak or underperforming, specific, natural formulations can be taken to boost and maximize your body’s ability to function optimally, so you can have a better quality of life every month.
