Breast cancer is devastating; physically, mentally, and emotionally. Being able to put on a favorite outfit or wear a swimsuit to the beach is empowering. Properly fitted garments and prosthetics are an important part of the process of moving forward. Post-surgical swelling can be managed with compression garments that range from discreet to outrageous colours to match your personality, and let you be you.

The news is filled with concern and analysis of the impact of the Coronavirus, and rightfully so. Sadly, it is killing individuals and impacting much of the globe, including incomes and people’s investments negatively. From the investment side of things, this is not unlike an airline flight. You know where you are going and how long it takes to get there, and that turbulence is a possibility. If and when it hits, even severely, the last thing you would do is get up and walk around the cabin. If you are unduly shaken about how you’re invested, this problem was created well before this crisis and should be addressed with your advisor or discussed with a new one. Otherwise, hang on, this too shall pass.

Q: Why do my nosepads turn green on my glasses? It looks horrible.

A: This happens as the alloys in the nosepad apparatus react with facial oils and salts. Try to keep the eyeglasses clean. You may need to change the nosepads often, or next time go with a frame that doesn’t have them.

Tendonitis is an acutely inflamed/swollen tendon, while tendinosis, on the other hand, is a chronically damaged tendon with necrotic tissue. Common tendon injuries include: Achilles tendonitis/osis, Plantar fasciitis/osis, Long Head of Biceps tendonitis/osis. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that involves creating a series of low energy acoustic wave pulsations that are applied to the tendon. It is designed to create breakdown and inflammation in the tendon to stimulate angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation). ESWT in conjunction with active rehabilitation & Class IV Laser has proven to be an effective treatment for the management of tendon injury.

To eliminate the pain of frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injuries and to regenerate the joint, especially with osteo-arthritic elements; acupuncture and Prolozone injection therapy are my treatment protocols. Hypoxia or the inadequacy of cellular oxygen reaching the body’s tissues causes degeneration in the ligaments. Prolozone is excellent for all forms of musculo-skeletal and joint pain including chronic neck & back pain, rotator cuff injuries, degenerative, arthritic hips,knees, degenerated discs, shoulder and elbow pain. Because in many cases Prolozone actually corrects the pathology of the disorder, there is a 75% chance for the chronic pain sufferer to becoming permanently pain free.

Q: I can never get my glasses clean, even when I try soap and water. What’s going on?

A: If your lenses seem permanently dirty, they might be damaged with small scratches or the coating might be wearing down. Another possibility
is that your own perspiration or facial oils may be smearing the lenses. Sometimes oils and grit can
lodge in between the lenses and the frame, and you made need to bring them to your optician to get
them cleaned properly. You may want to invest in some good quality lens cleaning solution and cloths.

The BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program offer Prevention Services including: •Education and information for students in grades 5 to 12 •Training for student leadership programs and peer helpers •Information sessions for parent groups, ESL classes, college and university classes, community groups, and treatment programs •Drama projects and awareness booths for older adult populations •Training for community professionals •On-campus awareness initiatives for college and university students •Culturally relevant gambling awareness programs for Aboriginal, Asian, South Asian and other populations. We will work with your group to ensure messaging regarding responsible and/or problem gambling awareness meets your group’s needs.