One of the best things about living on Vancouver Island is having nature right in our backyard. Summer is a great time to take advantage of everything our island has to offer. Whether it is just a walk around the block or a hike up a mountain, the fresh air and exercise boost our well-being. So lace up your shoes and wear VoxxLife socks with HPT for enhanced balance and stability. Additional benefits include; enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain and improved mobility.

There are a variety of products that help you stay mobile and safe in your home. Some of these include: STAIRLIFTS – choose from a variety of stairlifts to suit any type of stairway – straight, curved, split-level, or intermediate landing; fast in-home or virtual consultations available. POWER LIFT RECLINERS – available in a wide range of styles, colours and materials, they help the user lower into and raise from a seated position with ease. GO-GO SCOOTER® & GO CHAIR® – exceptional portability and provide a whole new level of comfort and performance with feather-touch disassembly. Visit us at MOTION™ Nanaimo to find out more.

How close are you to your grandchildren? Are you in regular contact with them? Many do not live close enough to each other to meet in person so it is lucky that technology such as FaceTime, What’s App and Zoom have made it easier to build a relationship with grandchildren from far away. There are health benefits to establishing these relationships. One study published in “The Gerontologist” as well as other studies shows that grandparents who are part of their grandchildren’s lives perform better on cognitive tests and have sharper minds. Many reports feeling younger and being more interested in the world around them.

“I’ve had such a great experience with Body Tempo. Erin and her team know how to get the best out of you. Last summer I joined before my wedding and surpassed my fitness goals in less than six weeks. The group workouts are so finely tuned, especially for women’s trouble areas and the PTs are attentive and personable. That’s why I’m back again this year. There’s real community here and the owner takes great pride in how she runs her business. The gym is pristine, prices are competitive and the nutrition plans are worth their weight in gold.” Debra, current client.

Bacteria travel between the stomach and the mouth. If you have signs of gum disease, cavities, tooth decay and bad breath, then you may have an unhealthy gut flora. You can maintain good oral and gut health by *eating plenty of prebiotic and high fiber foods, *cutting down on sugar intake, *flossing and brushing twice a day for 2 minutes each time and *having at least two professional teeth cleanings per year. Prevention is the key to good health, so sticking to these habits should help keep your teeth healthy for your whole life!

What comes to mind when you think of a healthy meal? Baked chicken, steamed broccoli with a side of plain brown rice, might come to mind but where’s the fun in that? A rule of thumb when it comes to a healthy meal is that your plate should be about ½ fruits and/or veggies, ¼ protein and ¼ starchy carbs like rice, pasta, or potato. Spice it up by playing with new cooking methods, seasonings, cultures such as Mexican, Italian, and Asian, and new foods and herbs. Your food can be fun, tasty and healthy. Get adventurous. I can help.