While it’s true that some health conditions are more common with age, there are some symptoms that should be discussed with your doctor. 1. Memory loss – this can sometimes be the result of medications, vitamin deficiencies, and some disorders. 2. Vision problems – getting treatment early for certain vision problems like glaucoma can prevent serious damage. 3. Tooth loss – getting regular dental care can help seniors avoid tooth loss. 4. Depression – certain health conditions and medications can make depression symptoms worse, but this problem can be treated professionally. 5. Weakness – a good exercise program can help prevent loss of muscle mass.
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Laser for Healing and Pain Relief
Lasers and LED’s are very successful at relieving pain. They produce intense beams of light at specific wavelengths that relieve symptoms of diagnosed neck or back pain, joint conditions, soft tissue injury, concussion symptoms and more. In addition, high-intensity single point lasers can release trigger points and treat acupuncture points. There is substantial clinical evidence published in peer-reviewed medical journals that Photobiomodulation (PBM Therapy) can stimulate repair of tissue, reduce inflammation and relieve pain in musculoskeletal disorders. These studies find that the median magnitude for pain relief using lasers is at least twice that of NSAIDS.
Community Profile – Duncan Pharmacy
Neel and Rupal Tanna are the husband and wife pharmacist/owner team at Duncan Pharmacy on Canada Avenue. Remedy’sRx pharmacies are independently owned and operated by pharmacists who believe in investing in the best possible pharmacy care. At Remedy’sRx, you’ll experience a level of personal attention unmatched by larger chains. Neel and Rupal are focused on building relationships with their customers and members of their community. Duncan Pharmacy offers free Blister Pack service, flu shots, travel vaccines, diabetes education, and free prescription delivery. They are building their reputation by going above and beyond customers’ every expectation.
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 see a balance demo at the 55+ Lifestyle Show on March 10 at the Pearkes Rec Centre, Victoria.
Restore Your Natural Smile
Dental implants are highly effective in restoring the natural smile. Dentures are fit over implant anchors that have been placed by a qualified implant dentist. Advantages of dental implants include, *Better stability while eating *Less food seepage under the denture *Increased preservation of bone *Decreased gum tissue shrinkage. Dental implants are esthetically superior and feel much closer to that of your natural teeth. Dental implants have a long demonstrated rate of clinical success. Your denturist working with implant dentists uses the latest dental technology in order to give you the best and brightest smile.
Nourish Your Skin
Our skin is an organ that we wear on the outside to protect what is inside. It helps us stay warm when it’s cold, and cool when it’s hot. A healthy skin is vital for survival. Allergies and sensitivities are on the rise, with 1 in 5 adults suffering from allergies. What we put on our skin and on our face is just as important as what we put into our body. To avoid harmful chemicals and allergens, use skin products made with pure organic essential oils and natural ingredients to hydrate, nourish, pamper and repair your skin – naturally.
Hemp-Derived Wellness Product Review
ACTIVE RELEAF is about the movement to embrace mother nature and the powerful healing ingredients she provides us with. We explore options to help both physical and mental well-being. ACTIVE RELEAF is about being good to ourselves. Providing unique and innovative products made from plants which can provide life changing benefits. These hemp-derived products are made for all lifestyles whether you are in need of everyday wellness products to support various ailments, or you are a competitive athlete, their high quality broad spectrum hemp-derived products, that are rich in cannabinoids, are made for you.
Give the Gift of Beautiful Skin
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a special day to treat your loved one; it is also a great time to treat yourself. This year, instead of gifts that will last a few days such as chocolates or flowers, give a gift that will nourish and protect their skin. When selecting gifts of beauty, look for natural, handcrafted skin products made without harmful chemicals or allergens. Pure, organic ingredients such as Coconut oil, Beeswax, Cocoa Butter and Essential Oils soothe, nourish, and moisturize skin – naturally. This Valentine’s day, give the gift of luxurious skin care products to yourself and to your loved one.
Great Socks for Travel
Many of us have compression socks for traveling. On the day of travel, put them on when you get up; that is when your legs are less swollen. This allows your body to adapt to the socks. Make sure to leave them on for a few hours after you land to again allow your body to adapt. Wearing the socks for the extra time can reduce any swelling of the legs much more effectively than if they are taken straight off. Travel socks do not work unless you wear them. If the ones you have are not comfortable, look for a different kind.
Hope for Brain Injury Survivors
The connections in the brain are like a super-highway with information zipping around, sorting and filing. After a brain injury, the connections are like roads under major construction, torn up pathways full of obstacles, detours and disconnected. It takes time and energy to process information. It’s frustrating, discouraging, exhausting and mind boggling. Research on the brain validates that after an injury, many new connections can be made and ‘roads’ or pathways in the brain can be rebuilt. Processing information gets smoother and faster with practice learning the new detours or the new road. Strategies are the key. New challenges become less scary.
Support for Excessive Gambling – Service Profile
Has excessive gambling become an issue for you or someone you love? The BC Government provides British Columbians with free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program provides services that are confidential and free of charge, funded by the Government of British Columbia. This includes *24/7 Gambling Support Line, *Outreach Support and *Personal and Group treatment. Call 1-888-795-6111 or go to BCRresponsibleGambling.ca for more information.
