Painful feelings command our attention – they can be so uncomfortable, and incredibly inconvenient. But what are they telling us? Is it that something is missing in your life? Are the feelings a signal for change, say in a job or a relationship? Are you healing from a loss? And what do you do about these painful feelings? Is there anyone you can share them with? Counselling is a safe, supportive, unbiased place to consider your full experience, and to develop a plan for yourself.
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Safely Sweet Nutrition
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Maximize Your Balance and Stability
Did you know that lack of stability and balance account for a large portion of foot and back pain issues? Today, wellness consumers want products to enhance their quality of life and are asking for natural, safe solutions for more energy, pain relief and enhanced mobility. VoxxLife socks and insoles with HPT optimize the user’s stability and balance at the nervous system level and provide relief from aches and pains with drug free proven technology. Voxx Human Performance Technology (HPT) is based on 45 Years of research in Neuromuscular Science, Chiropractic Neurology and Reflexology. Come test your balance at the Wellnessnews Women’s Expo on February 9th at the VI Conference Centre.
Multi-Sensory Experiences
The Clements Centre offer a unique opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to explore, have fun and participate in an array of sensory experiences. Multi-sensory rooms have been used to enhance sensory development, increase hand/eye co-ordination, promote language development and encourage relaxation. Trust and relaxation are encouraged in the multi-sensory room by providing the space and time to enjoy sensations. The multi-sensory room is a therapeutic and recreational room designed to provide stimulation and relaxation through touch, light, and sound. The room is specifically designed to provide a variety of sensory experience to promote relaxation, leisure, learning, and fun for people with special needs.
Lotteries Most Popular Form of Gambling
According to the 2014 British Columbia Problem Gambling Prevalence Study, approximately 72.5% of British Columbians gamble. Lotteries remain the most popular form of gambling (81.6%), with 43.6% of gamblers naming it as their favourite form of gambling. Interestingly, when speaking with people in a community, very few individuals initially identify themselves as gamblers but at some point in the conversation, the person may say “Oh, but I buy lottery tickets every week.” This simple reflection exemplifies some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround what gambling is and is not, and who is stigmatised, and who isn’t. Food for thought …
Hearing Loss and the Risk of Falling
A study led by Frank Lin, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, suggests that hearing loss may also be a risk factor for a huge public health problem: falls. The study found that people with a 25-decibel hearing loss, classified as mild, were nearly three times more likely to have a history of falling. Every additional 10-decibels of hearing loss increased the chances of falling by 1.4 fold. If you or a family member are concerned about hearing loss, visit your local hearing specialist to take a free online hearing test.
Take Care of Your Ticker
Do you regularly consume processed foods? This may dampen your circulation causing oxidation of the arterial lining which in turn may lead to unwanted plaques and hardening. Denatured fats as opposed to natural fats are mainly to blame and are most often found in packaged, processed junk food. Stick to a whole foods natural diet high in phytonutrient-rich vegetables and greens. Drink plenty of water and drink herbal teas that support circulation and blood. Daily exercise and movement is vital for circulation and the pumping of your heart muscle. Some top nutrients to keep in mind are Omega 3s, coQ10, magnesium, and various bioflavonoids. Keep ticking happily!
Service Your Dentures Regularily!
Many people believe that dentures last forever but the reality is that they need to be serviced regularily and replaced about every five years. Wearing the same dentures for more than five years without having them checked can result in; softening of the gums, painful and irritated gums, accelerated bone loss, more laborious chewing and difficult digestion and a crumpled mouth. It can also lead to headaches, ear aches, neck pain and joint problems as well as a whole host of other issues. Regular consultation with your denturist to have your dentures checked and cleaned may prevent problems in the future.
Avoiding Manmade Electrical Energy
Our bodies are made up of billions of cells that communicate with each other using minute electrical signals. Our brains function at the exact same frequency as the planet Earth. All life forms function in the same manner in exquisite balance with the universe. This fine-tuning has been disrupted by manmade electrical energy that operates at power levels and frequencies billions of times higher than those in nature. Exposure of all living beings to manmade electromagnetic radiation can be avoided when one becomes aware of and educated on how it all works.
Young Children and Grief
Are you struggling with a grieving child? Bereaved young children don’t have our understanding of death, nor the language to say how they are feeling. However, they definitely experience feelings of loss and separation, and pick up on the distress of those around them. Providing them with options of drawing or playing with puppets can help, as can using storybooks and pictures. Sharing your feelings of loss with a child can help them express their own sadness. Children tend to grieve in bursts, and at other times will look for reassurance and comfort in their normal routines and activities.
Hearing Loss and the Risk of Falling
A study led by Frank Lin, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, suggests that hearing loss may also be a risk factor for a huge public health problem: falls. The study found that people with a 25-decibel hearing loss, classified as mild, were nearly three times more likely to have a history of falling. Every additional 10-decibels of hearing loss increased the chances of falling by 1.4 fold. If you or a family member are concerned about hearing loss, visit NexGenHearing.com to take a free online hearing test. -NexGen Hearing
