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A Soulful Mexican Yoga Retreat. Experience a transformative retreat at Copal Retreat’s ocean-front villa in the Riviera Maya, featuring panoramic Caribbean views from the rooftop studio. Deepen your yoga practice amidst stunning cenotes and ocean breezes. Included: a health and wellness-focused welcoming ceremony, accommodations, meals for any dietary restrictions, 2 daily yoga or meditation sessions, one-hour therapeutic massage, bikes, paddleboards, snorkelling gear, travel assistance, and several excursions.

Clean Eating Recipe

Ginger Mojito Mocktail. 1-inch grated ginger. 1-inch grated cucumber. Juice of half a lime. 6 mint leaves. 1 cup sparkling water. Muddle ginger, cucumber, and lime in a bowl. Strain the mixture into your glass using a small strainer. rub mint leaves together and place in glass. Add ice and top with half ginger beer, half sparkling water. Stir and garnish with your choice of lime wheels, ginger, cucumber or mint. Enjoy!

July Brain Teasers

.1 What gets wetter the more it dries? 2. What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years? 3. I am not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?

Beat the Summer Heat

Summer is here, bringing the heat! Stay safe by preventing these heat-related issues: 1) Dehydration – drink more water and electrolytes to avoid weakness, headache, and fainting. 2) Heat stroke – cool down with shade/AC and water, seek medical help for body temperatures of 40°C or higher, fast pulse, and hot, dry skin. 3) Heat exhaustion – rest in shade/AC and drink fluids to counteract heavy sweating, weakness, and nausea. 4) Heat syncope – lie down with feet up and drink water if you faint due to high temperatures. Senior residences offer air-conditioned spaces, safe outdoor areas, and social activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.

Online Health and Wellness Resource

Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® invites you to check out the WellnessHub, your online Health and Wellness resource for Vancouver Island. The WellnessHub features hundreds of local business and practitioners offering services and products. In addition, there are hundreds of health tips, articles and podcasts on a variety of topics. It is easy to search, access and share information. While you are checking out the WellnessHub, don’t forget to subscribe to receive a monthly email letting you know about events and the monthly contest. You can also read the digital version of our five island editions of the newsletter.

Are You Staying Active?

The old saying “If you don’t use it, you lose it” has some truth to it. If you are active, you are doing yourself a huge favour to stave off falls, increase independence, and help prevent illnesses like stroke, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis. But what if you don’t like to exercise? Find something that you like to do! Walking with a friend, dancing, biking, and even mowing the lawn count. Start slow and enjoy it. This is the perfect time to be active. Comfort Keepers can help you stay active and get your life back on track.

Prevent Denture Sore Spots

To alleviate sore spots aggravated by dehydration and dry mouth, denture wearers can use soft liners in their dental prosthetics. Soft liners, composed of pliable materials like silicone, provide a cushioning layer between the denture and the gums, reducing pressure points and discomfort. This added softness can be especially beneficial for individuals experiencing dry mouth, as it helps mitigate the friction and irritation that can occur when oral tissues lack sufficient moisture. By incorporating soft liners, denture wearers can enhance comfort and reduce the likelihood of developing sore spots, resulting in better oral health and overall well-being.

Interest Rate & Home Sales

Recently, the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 4.75%—the first reduction in four years! What does this mean to you? Any reduction causes buyers to jump into the market as affordability increases. It may also lead to more sellers coming to the market in order to take advantage of the change. But there is a “tipping point” between inventory and pricing: active listings are up 50% from 2023, but it’s still technically a seller’s market. Is there a move in your future? We’d be happy to chat about your real estate needs.