You may need vitamin B! Lack of vitamin B in your regimen may impact your physical health in different ways. Hundreds of bodily biochemical reactions are supported by B-vitamins, and deficiency in vitamin B can lead to fatigue and lethargy. A B-complex vitamin is a mixture of eight essential B-vitamins that are critical to metabolism at the cellular level. Isotonix Activated B-complex helps to maintain healthy levels of serotonin, increase energy and decrease stress. It also delivers metabolically active forms of several vitamins and minerals in isotonic form, ensuring that your body receives and uses vital nutrients quickly and efficiently.
Community News
Dehydration: A Serious Health Risk for Seniors
As you age, your sense of thirst diminishes. So even when your body needs to be replenished with water, you might not realize it. Because of that, many seniors do not drink enough liquids. By the time they are thirsty, it is already an indication of early dehydration. The consequences of dehydration are well known. Dehydration is a common cause of hospitalization among elderly people that can have serious health consequences. Water can get boring but don’t limit yourself – supplement with juices, milk, fruits and vegetables that contain high water content!
Preventing Screen-Related Eye Strain
Most of us spend a lot of time on computers and other digital devices, and this can take a toll on our eyesight in the form of computer vision syndrome. This is a temporary vision condition that results from staring at a screen too long. Although you may wear regular glasses to correct vision problems, they are not the same as computer glasses, which can help with computer vision syndrome. Wearing prescription or non-prescription computer glasses, along with taking frequent breaks from looking at a screen, can help reduce eye strain and prevent related problems like headaches and dry eyes.
Product Review: WELLNESS TINCTURE
ACTIVE RELEAF aims to encourage active wellness through the use of nature’s most powerful ingredients. Offering a collection of plant-based wellness products, ACTIVE RELEAF’s WELLNESS TINCTURE is their strongest remedy. Used as a natural plant-based alternative for people experiencing anxiety, insomnia, pain, inflammation and other ailments. The WELLNESS TINCTURE is formulated with a high concentration of broad spectrum cannabinoid-rich hemp plant extract, paired with coconut MCT oil to help deliver cannabinoids and increase bioavailability. Taken sublingually (under the tongue) or mixed into your favourite beverage. With three different concentration options (400mg, 1000mg & 2000mg) and measured droppers, dosing is accurate and flexible for your needs.
Community Announcements
At Anderson Family Vision Care, the health and safety of our patients and staff are top priority. As such, our optometrists will temporarily only be seeing urgent and emergent care cases (eye trauma, vision loss, pain, and redness). Our opticians will also accept appointments on a case-by-case basis to limit the number of patients at any given time. To help our patients, we are offering: free contact lens shipment directly from our suppliers, and 25% off computer glasses. We are also accepting payments by e-transfer, or over the phone with a credit card. We look forward to hearing from you! Dr. Matthew Anderson, OD, FCOVD Dr. Andrea D’Mello, OD AndersonVisionCare.ca
Life Smart Health. You don’t have to come into the Clinic to get the care and help you need. We have Virtual Care Available – please phone us today to get more information or to reschedule your appointment to a Virtual Care Appointment. LifeSmart Medical Seven Oaks – phone: (204) 416-5433 LifeSmart Medical Osborne – phone: (204) 287-5220 LifeSmartHealth.ca
Free Spiritual Conference Talks. Karma – the cause and effect, Tuesday April 28, 7 pm to 8 pm. Spiritual Aspects and benefits of the Vegetarian Diet, Tuesday May 12, 7 pm to 8 pm. Inner Solitude and True Purpose, Tuesday May 26, 7 pm to 8 pm. Conference Number: 1-867-292-3030. Access code: 6055359 followed by the # key. Record your name followed by the # key. To mute, use *6 and to un-mute, use *6. Know Thyself as Soul Foundation. 204-792-5502 KnowThySelf.org
Business Spotlight: Heavenly Care Agency Inc.
Celma Pinto, CEO and president of Heavenly Care Agency, wants Manitobans to know they have more options for elder care than they think. Heavenly Care Agency provides free consultation to families who want to learn more about the Self and Family Managed Care Program. The program allows individuals and families to manage their own home care resources and allocate money to private care if they choose. This allows for much greater flexibility to schedule home care visits according to individual needs, rather than working around the tight schedule of government care workers. It’s important to note that with the COVID-19 outbreak, Heavenly Care staff are taking the upmost safety precautions while providing care.
Heads Up
Forward head posture, or chin poking, frequently occurs as a result of slouching. Slouching will place you in a forward flexed position and your neck will have to compensate so that you can focus on objects in front of you. This posture can cause pain in your neck, upper back or shoulder blade regions, and may contribute to headaches. Many people can develop weakness in muscles in the front of the neck, and tightness in muscles in the back of the neck. Proper ergonomics can help to combat this posture, as can strengthening and stretching exercises prescribed by your physiotherapist.
Community Announcement
Good Neighbours Active Living Centre is delivering lunch to seniors in the following apartment buildings:
210/220 Oakland Ave.
1080/1100 Henderson Highway
1590/1630/1660 Henderson Highway
The cost is $8.50, and includes soup or salad, a hot lunch and dessert. For more information, please call 204-667-6812 or email [email protected].
Community Announcement
At Anderson Family Vision Care, the health and safety of our patients and staff are top priority. As such, our optometrists will temporarily only be seeing urgent and emergent care cases (eye trauma, vision loss, pain, and redness). Our opticians will also accept appointments on a case-by-case basis to limit the number of patients at any given time. To help our patients, we are offering: free contact lens shipment directly from our suppliers, and 25% off computer glasses. We are also accepting payments by e-transfer, or over the phone with a credit card. We look forward to hearing from you! Dr. Matthew Anderson, OD, FCOVD Dr. Andrea D’Mello, OD AndersonVisionCare.ca
The Beauty of Aloe
The best beauty tools often come from nature! Using aloe vera as a skin care treatment has many benefits. It’s long been used to help relieve and heal sunburn by acting as a protective layer and replenishing moisture. Its antioxidant and nutritional properties are excellent for healing purposes. These attributes also make it a great everyday moisturizer, especially for those with oily skin. Men can use aloe vera after shaving to treat small cuts and soothe facial skin. Aloe vera’s ability to reduce inflammation is also useful to treat acne and signs of aging, as well as stretch marks.
Wellness Tea of the Month
IMMUNE BOOSTER Rooibos Tea. Our Immune booster rooibos tea is packed full of vitamin C and infection-fighting properties. Enjoy this antioxidant-rich tea blend of delicious orange fruit and peels combined with the anti-microbial properties of rosemary. We design this blend with three simple ingredients that will protect your body from oxidative damage and inflammation. Rooibos tea is free from caffeine, which may make it a good option for pregnant people, children, and those who are sensitive to caffeine. Makes for a healthy and healing quarantine companion.
