When post-holiday debt piles up, it is easy to become overwhelmed and unwittingly allow our financial pressures to influence our judgement. The stress of overdue bills can tempt us to seek a quick fix to get some financial relief. This is one of the riskiest times to engage in gambling activities. Gambling is meant to be a form of entertainment. It is not a high-risk high-reward bail out or windfall. Avoid stoking the campfire into a blazing forest fire. Talk to a credit counsellor, financial advisor, pastor or trusted friend. Get financial advice, seek assistance and ask for support.
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Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic massage is a light form of massage assisting the lymph flow. The lymph is a liquid that flows throughout our body by stimulation from muscle contractions or outward pressure applied via gentle manipulation. It collects wastes and toxins that cannot be absorbed through the blood capillary vessels. Our lymphatic fluid is cleaned via lymphatic nodes that are found all over the body; especially in the groin, armpits and trunk. Lymphatic congestion may result from many health conditions. The lymph drainage massage helps lymph to circulate thus assisting the immune system in its effort to keep the body healthy and clear of edema (swelling in tissues) and a buildup of toxins.
Choosing a Seniors’ Living Residence
Once you have made the decision to start looking at options for your future living arrangements, there are a number of things you should keep in mind. Focus on what you want, not what anyone else thinks you should want. When looking, remember that first impressions count. Consider things such as the building design and the services and activities offered to see if they appeal to you. Are the residents and staff friendly towards you and to each other? Check out the dining room and ask the residents about their dining experience. If the first impressions are favourable, book a tour with the Site Manager.
Trouble Falling Asleep?
If you have trouble falling asleep, here is something that you may not know. The National Sleep Foundation suggests that having warm feet when going to bed sends a signal to your brain that it is bedtime. Sleep research indicates a correlation between falling asleep quickly and increased blood dilation in our extremities. Wearing socks to bed warms your skin and dilates your blood vessels. Having a restful night is essential for a good day so go to bed wearing a clean pair of socks. Today there are socks with built in technology that will not only keep your feet warm but may provide relief from restless leg syndrome.
Permanent Weightloss Solution
Are you looking for a structured program that can put an end to constant dieting? Ideal Protein, a medically developed weightloss protocol that focuses on education, improving health and lifestyle change offers exactly that. Your personal weight loss coach will empower you with the knowledge that you need in order to develop better living habits and smarter eating choices. Losing weight is not just about dieting and looking good, it’s about making permanent lifestyle changes. Once you have lost your excess weight, you will know what food combinations to steer clear of and how to avoid weight gain while still enjoying the foods you love.
Tammy Prince, Ideal Protein Weightloss Coach, The Medicine Shoppe at Departure Bay Road, OptimaWeightLossCentre.com
Early Disease Detection with CRT
Computerized Regulation Thermography (CRT) is a highly effective 119 point scan health care test. It has no side effects and is safe for all ages. CRT is performed with a highly sensitive heat probe that can identify over 50 health priorities including heavy metal toxicity, systemic virus, thyroid hypofunction, potential cyst formation / tumors, and global immune stress. Based on over 30 years of patented research and clinical use by physicians in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, CRT is a dynamic, innovative way to screen for more than 40 disease patterns, finding problems up to a year ahead of other testing methods.
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Have You Suffered a Concussion?
We are hearing a lot about concussions these days. Most often the talks center around athletes but did you know that anyone can get a concussion, and that you don’t need to suffer a direct blow to the head to get one? A bad fall or a car accident is enough to cause a concussion. Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury that if not cared for properly, may have long term effects on a person. Want to know the signs to look for and how to recover properly? Come check out our next health night to learn more!
Dr. Amber Kenmuir, D.C., Long Lake Chiropractic, MySpine.ca
Benefits of Independent Living
Wouldn’t it be nice to have meals prepared for you, be free from chores and have the company of others while enjoying organized activities? If the response is yes, then Independent Living might be what you are looking for. Independent Living can offer wonderful support and services in a safe and secure residence. Most people who live in Independent Living get to enjoy the privacy of having their own apartment, and the perk of daily activities, nutritional meals prepared in-house and served in a dining room, weekly housekeeping, and an emergency response system for your safety and security. Dawn Stocks, Site Manager, LaRosaGardens.ca
Time for a Wellness Resolution
Looking to start the new year off in the right direction? How about making a wellness resolution?
Wellness is an active, lifelong process of becoming aware of your choices and making decisions that help you live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Talking to a counsellor can help you address relationship issues, learn to forgive and let go of anger and resentment. When we are compassionate to ourselves we can begin to address these issues. Now is the time to take care of yourself. You’re worth it.
Michael Kuntz, MSW, RSW, MichaelKuntzCounselling.com
Teaching Gambling Sense to Children
Gambling in the 21st Century has become a sophisticated, and in some cases, a more subtle wagering activity. The Responsible & Problem Gambling Program and the Centre for Addictions Research have partnered to create lesson plans for the BC’s new K-12 curriculum. Teachings include themes such as: 1 Every human society appears to have accepted gambling in some form; 2 Gambling can be fun but can also lead to significant harm; 3 As humans, we need to learn how to manage gambling and; 4 We can learn how to control gambling by examining the different ways people have thought about it, engaging in critical self-reflection and listening to each other.
Karen Hlady, Community Engagement & Prevention Service Provider, BCResponsibleGambling.ca
Want to Quit Smoking?
Are you tired of your addiction; blowing money in the air? Tired of being trapped in a downward spiral? Do you know someone who talks about wanting to quit and needs that extra little push to make it happen? Acupuncture is a natural way to quit smoking. Naturopathic remedies help to control the emotions that come with addictions. Look for a clinic that offers a variety of therapies including Hypnosis, Oxygen-Ozone-Therapy, Neurofeedback and TRE. Such a clinic can support you all around to be successful in stepping away from your addiction. Patients experience, after a few treatments, that a cigarette appears unappealing and may even cause nausea when smoked.
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