Are pre-arranged funeral arrangements missing from your retirement plan? Here are three reasons to make pre-arranged plans that fit your personality and values, no matter how your lifestyle changes in the years to come: 1. Life insurance does not cover the cost of funerals. Planning helps pay for the full cost before your death. 2. Funeral planning is part of your legacy for your children. With planning, you have peace of mind knowing that your children are protected from certain monetary pressures. 3. Inflation affects lifestyle and funeral plans. We are here to help. Please request our free estate planning kit today.
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You Can Live Independently in Your Home
We all want an independent lifestyle in the familiarity of our own home; as we age, it may become more difficult. Home care services can help. There are a range of services available which include companionship, homemaking services, personal care and nursing care. These services are easy to initiate with a phone call. At an appointed time, a nurse who adheres to all Covid safety protocols will come to your home to provide an assessment of your needs. This assessment is free with no obligation to purchase. One or more of these services can help you remain in the comfort of your own home.
Local Health & Wellness Information
March already? How is your New Year’s Resolution to take better care of yourself in 2022 faring? We welcome you to check out the Wellness Hub, your local, online Health and Wellness resource for great information that can help you get back on track or to continue on the right track. It features hundreds of health tips and articles on a variety of health and wellness topics along services, products and events. It is easy to search, access and share information. This month, we recognize National Nutrition Month which invites everyone to focus on making informed food choices, developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Aronia Berries are Powerful Antioxidants
Today more than ever, a healthy immune system is important. According to Healthline, Aronia berries may strengthen the immune system and even counteract some infections. Aronia –grown in BC – contains powerful antioxidants that remove harmful free oxygen radicals from cells. In the spectrum of nutrition, berries rank near the top, and among berries, none are more nutritious than the Aronia berry. Research shows that in diabetics, Aronia berry juice, when taken regularly, reduced blood glucose. Aronia extracts have also reduced inflammation and improved immunity. And in hard-to-treat cancers, combining Aronia with chemotherapy improved the effectiveness of conventional drugs.
Local Health & Wellness Information
March already? How is your New Year’s Resolution to take better care of yourself in 2022 faring? We welcome you to check out the Wellness Hub, your local, online Health and Wellness resource for great information that can help you get back on track or to continue on the right track. It features hundreds of health tips and articles on a variety of health and wellness topics along services, products and events. It is easy to search, access and share information. This month, we recognize National Nutrition Month which invites everyone to focus on making informed food choices, developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes
Sunglasses are a health and wellness must when you venture outside in the spring and summer months. They provide blue light and UV protection which is so important as the days get longer and the sun more intense. Blocking UV and blue light is critical to help ward of cataract and age-related macular degeneration. There are a wide variety of sunglass frames on the market that can be fitted with prescription lens to correct your vision or non-prescription lens to enhance your style and fashion. Come see our wide selection of high quality products and best ophthalmic lens option in the current market.
The F45 Challenge – Transform Your Life
The F45 Challenge is a nutrition and training program focused on holistic well-being. The combination of F45’s style of training and the Challenge meal plan is designed to help people transform their lives. Developed by F45 trainers and nutrition experts, there are the pillars of nutrition that will fuel your Challenge and your life. Challenge Meals give you the high-quality nutrition you need. Everything is delivered straight to your door for added convenience. Train alongside trainers each day – on your own schedule – by accessing F45 AtHome Workouts via the F45 Challenge app or website. Contact us today for more details.
Overcoming Dentist Anxiety
Dental phobia has become ingrained into our society with phrases like ‘pulling teeth’ being used to mean difficult and unpleasant. As a result, an important part of the dentist’s role has become putting the patient at ease, making them secure and comfortable. Those with dental phobia tend to avoid dentists. Putting off regular checkups is a good way to end up with gum disease or other problems. If you are a person who suffers from dental anxiety, ask about oral sedation and nitrous oxide. Your dentist will work with you to find a way to alleviate the stress.
The Dental Diet
Nutrition plays a major role in dental health, helping to ensure gums, teeth and tissue are healthy and free from tooth decay, gum disease and other issues. It’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet for dental health, which includes enough protein, calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, folate, and omega-3 fats. Vitamins A, B, C, and D are also important, as are antioxidants. Some great things to include in your dental diet are probiotics from fermented foods, cranberries, soy products, CoQ10, echinacea, garlic, ginger, ginseng, arginine, and green tea. It’s best to avoid heavily processed foods, especially ones high in sugar.
Class IV Laser for Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain? Acute Injury and a lot of swelling? Try Class IV Deep Tissue Laser which kick starts your body’s own healing capacity 2-3 times! It’s clinically proven by the World Health Organization to reduce pain and restore function to tissues. Injuries need blood flow and circulation to heal and laser does just that. Common ailments that have proven successful are: muscle strains, tendon injuries such as rotator cuff tears, as well as joint sprains. Even acute swelling or bruises can be treated with laser to accelerate the healing process and decrease scar tissue formation!
Product Review: Polyride Fe® Ultra
Prevent & Treat Iron Deficiency – For All Diets. 1.85 million Canadians suffer from iron deficiency.* There are many reasons for iron deficiency, such as a diet low in iron. Speak to your healthcare provider to ensure you are meeting your iron needs. There’s an iron supplement that is ideal for all diet types. It contains the highest amount of elemental iron, additional vitamin C to enhance iron absorption, and vitamin B12 for deficiency. Taking one capsule a day that is also easy on the stomach, may lead to better compliance. It is also VegeCert and Kosher Certified. Polyride Fe® Ultra can be purchased at www.polyride.ca or at your local pharmacy by giving your pharmacist the product codes McKesson #75624 and #75625.
