With the change in weather comes the potential for colds, flu, and COVID! Everyone is encouraged to get their flu and COVID booster shots. Remember to sanitize regularly out in the community, especially if you are in the grocery store (the handles of the carts) and when you get back into the car. Comfort Keepers can help by doing your shopping for you, or if you get sick, we can help by just giving the care needed as you convalesce. Contact us today to set up a meeting and get a regular schedule in place for times like this. Let’s stay well this winter.
Community News
Fall Prevention Month
It’s fall prevention month, and that’s an extremely important one for us at Nanaimo Lifeline. 20%–30% of hospitalizations from injuries among older Canadians each year are attributed to falling. Not only that but falling is the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged 0-14 months each year as well! To prevent falls, it’s important to engage in balance and strength-training exercises, avoid alcohol and substance abuse, and find out about any side effects of medications that may cause cognitive or balance impairments. And as always, eating a healthy diet contributes to strong bones and muscles. Stay safe!
TBD
Fall is here, and we are blessed with all the amazing colours as the trees store food for the winter. It is a great time to have your dentures evaluated as well. New as of November 1 for the government dental program is coverage for partial dentures and softliners. These services need to be preapproved, so they require a little planning. There is no word yet on the dollar value, but keep in touch and read these articles regularly. As of January 2025, ALL Canadians are eligible for coverage; look into it! Contact us for more information.
It Is Important to Remember
In Canada, Remembrance Day is November 11. We hold space for those who went to war and those who didn’t return. Everyone is affected by war and can be affected for many generations. If you had family members who went to war, you may have many different emotions and memories. You may have also inherited these emotions from your family members. The Body Code healing modality assists in releasing these inherited trapped emotions, helping you understand them. A Certified Body/Emotion Code Practitioner can help you release unprocessed negative (trapped) emotions and assist you in creating healthy memories. Contact Permelia today for an appointment.
Eating Healthy at Holiday Meals
Holiday and special celebration meals are amazing. The endless array of baking, casseroles, and other rich foods can make your mouth water long before the meal. Sometimes “too much of a good thing is—too much!” To stay on track with healthy eating during celebrations, plan ahead of time. Decide what you cannot live without and plan to enjoy it without guilt. Allow yourself to indulge in small portions and savour them. Be sure to include fresh vegetables and drink plenty of water during the celebration to keep hydrated. Water helps flush out the extra salt and fat that you consume.
Is Your Back Sore?
Here is a simple “exercise” you can do to help relieve back pain. All you need is a *floor, *a yoga mat or rug, and *a coffee table or couch to put your legs up on. Lie down on the mat with your calves up on the table or couch. Your knees and hips should be at a 90-degree angle; knees stacked over hips. Lie there for two to 15 minutes and let gravity do the work of putting your spine, hips, and pelvis back into a neutral position. If necessary, keep your knees stacked by using pillows to support them.
Autumn: Time to Reflect
Summer has now passed and winter is fast approaching. The transition of seasons is a great time to slow down and reflect on how our goals are going, what needs to be worked on, and how the changing seasons will impact our goals. This is particularly important for health goals. The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, and the weather is changing, which can prevent us from being as active. These changes don’t mean you have to put your goals on hold until after the holidays; we can make small changes to keep working towards our goals.
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Get Your House “Sale Ready”
“How much preparation is needed to sell?” You will want to minimize clutter, so now’s the time to start giving away unused items or selling or donating them to charities. Determine if any repairs are needed around your property, especially if there are any safety hazards needing attention. We can help with that. Ensure the house is tidy, so consider hiring a professional cleaner. Some rooms may need to be “staged” for maximum presentation in order to achieve top dollar.
Meet the Practitioner: Chrissandra Unger
A few years ago, I was feeling burnt out, processing some past traumas, and had low energy. A lot of self-care and energy adjustments were deeply needed. I read about Biofield Tuning, which made me curious to see what it could do for me. I found an amazing practitioner, and the results were remarkable—my energy returned, and I was able to set more heart desires in motion. I self-cared and studied this method and became a Biofield Tuning practitioner. I now help people with anxiety and depression, energy renewal, fear and grief, adrenal fatigue, and more. Contact me for a free consultation.
Maintain Your Pearly Whites
We get asked this question all the time: “How often should I brush and floss my teeth?” We recommend that you brush your teeth in the morning before eating. It is best to floss and rinse after every meal to help maintain the enamel (whiteness) of the teeth. After drinking or eating acidic foods, always wait 45 minutes to brush your teeth. Acidic foods soften enamel, and if you brush too soon, it thins your enamel prematurely. Follow these tips and visit your dental hygienist regularly to help keep your teeth healthy and white.
