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Dentures for Comfort

Uncomfortable dentures are a thing of the past. Their lightweight, comfortable counterparts are practically invisible, and completely eliminate the unsightly metal clasps. In fact, flexible partial dentures are fabricated without the use of a metal frame – made instead from a strong, durable plastic that snaps securely and comfortably into place around existing natural teeth and gums. The plastic used is so strong that the partial made from it can be very thin, eliminating that heavy, bulky feeling that makes wearing partials so unpleasant. Flexible partial dentures are a quality, premium product that offer the benefits of superior esthetics, comfort, function, and bio-compatibility. Dr. Andrew Fast, Fast Dentures, FastDentures.ca

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Many people assume that knee OA predominantly affects the elderly; however, 56% of Canadians with OA are younger than 65. Another common misconception is that exercise will damage joints. Studies have shown that range of motion exercises, combined with stretching, aerobics, and strength training, can help modulate pain, increase range of motion, and reduce soft tissue inflammation. Losing weight can also make a difference. For every 1 lb of weight lost, there is 4 lb less of force through the knee in every step you take. If you were to lose 10 lb, that would reduce 48,000 lb of load through the knee for every mile walked! Kristi Hunter, MPT, BSc, Certified in Acupuncture, Prairie Trail Physio, PrairieTrailPhysio.ca

Why See a Life Coach?

Are your New Year’s goals to take your career to the next level, achieve a designation, get organized, make an important transition, communicate powerfully, and be your OWN biggest cheerleader? A certified Life Coach can challenge and support you to think bigger, explore perspectives, break through limiting beliefs, move you forward, and believe in you until you do. If there were nothing standing in your way… no obstacles of any kind… what would your life look like? Are you living your best life? Take a while to think about it, and I mean really think about it! Petra Rapmund, PR Coaching & Consulting, PRCoachingAndConsulting.com

Life is About Living Fully

The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. When fear runs our hearts and our lives, it shuts us down and it creeps into every crevice of our being. It builds up walls that trap us inside ourselves. When we allow fear and indifference to run our relationships and our life choices instead of love, it strangles us slowly and boldly until one day there is nothing left but a shell of disconnect and dis-ease. Life is about living. Living fully, boldly, courageously, openly, lovingly, embracing and drinking in new experiences and exploring the laboratory we call “life” to its fullest. Learning firsthand what you love and works for YOU and what doesn’t work. When we allow ourselves to embrace life fully, we fill our hearts with meaning and connection and allow our life force to flow by both giving and receiving interchangeably. D’Arcy Bruning-Haid, Souls-Journey.com

Why See a Life Coach?

Are your New Year’s goals to take your career to the next level, achieve a designation, get organized, make an important transition, communicate powerfully, and be your OWN biggest cheerleader? A certified Life Coach can challenge and support you to think bigger, explore perspectives, break through limiting beliefs, move you forward, and believe in you until you do. If there were nothing standing in your way… no obstacles of any kind… what would your life look like? Are you living your best life? Take a while to think about it, and I mean really think about it! Petra Rapmund, PR Coaching & Consulting, PRCoachingAndConsulting.com

Honour Yourself During the Holidays

The holidays can be a time of loving reunions, catch-ups, heartfelt connections, and joy, or they can be filled with obligations, expectations, and old patterns with emerging drama. When we can empower ourselves to know we have a choice as to where to best put our energies, what to let go of and forgive, and where to take a stand and set boundaries, we honour ourselves. Despite the illusion of social media, the “perfect family” does not exist where all things look “wonderful and together” all the time. Instead, the holidays offer us the perfect opportunity to stay true and nurture ourselves in the midst of giving and receiving.
D’Arcy Bruning-Haid, www.souls-journey.com

Have a Denture Check-up Every Year

Your dentures should be checked on an annual basis to ensure you still have a correct fit. Your face and tissues in your mouth change over the years, while your dentures are rigid and stay the same. Your appearance and comfort can be compromised the longer you delay receiving care from your denturist. Annual visits to your denture clinic can help ward off many potential problems including headaches, neck and joint pain, irritated gums, indigestion, problems with chewing, and even bone loss and occasionally changes in facial contour. Are you due for a check-up? Andrew Fast, Fast Dentures, FastDentures.ca

Natural Product Review: pureWash Pro

Are you still using detergent to wash your clothes? There’s a healthier, safer, and smarter way to do laundry. The secret is activated oxygen. PureWash Pro transforms ordinary water into a powerful cleaning agent by adding dissolved oxygen, giving you clean clothes while killing up to 99.9% of pathogens, mold, and bacteria. Used by hotels and hospitals for years, this amazing and affordable cleaning and disinfecting technology is now available for home use. Get your clothes clean without the need for soap or bleach, using only cold water. The oxidizing technology helps relax fabrics, so your clothes stay wrinkle-free without using fabric softener. Ideal for anyone with skin sensitivities, this is a product that everyone should use. Protect the environment, your clothes, and your washer. PureWash Pro pays for itself in months, saving you hundreds of dollars on hot water costs and laundry products. See the PureWash Pro at Aviva Natural Health Solutions, AvivaHealth.com

Do Sit-Ups Cause Pain?

There has been recent discussion that sit-ups are harmful to your back. Sit-ups engage hip flexor muscles, which are attached to the lumbar spine and lumbar discs. In theory, this movement and contraction can potentially cause irritation. However, this is all based on biomechanical theory and not real scientific evidence. The sit-up is a core exercise designed to activate our rectus abdominus, which is the muscle that shows off a wonderful six-pack of abs. The sit-up alone will not achieve this, as what is required is a well-designed and well-rounded exercise program, along with a sound nutritional plan.
Dan Girardin, MPT, BESS Physiotherapist, PrairieTrailPhysio.ca