A cavity happens when bacteria in the mouth produces acid that attacks your teeth. Over time, this acid can dissolve away the tooth enamel and cause a hole, or cavity. Unlike some other diseases or injuries, a cavity will not heal by itself, but if the early signs of dental decay are promptly treated before a cavity forms, it can be stopped or even reversed by your dentist and your home care. To prevent dental disease: brush twice a day, floss once a day, eat a balanced diet, limit eating and drinking between meals, and visit your dentist regularly.

The transition into motherhood can present both physical and mental challenges. Pelvic floor issues are common among women, both pre- and post-baby, but are not normal. Some symptoms include pelvic pain, incontinence (leakage), overactive bladder (urgency, frequency), pelvic organ prolapse, and diastasis recti (separation of the abdominals). Many women also struggle adapting to their new role and associated body changes post-partum. Stride’s physiotherapy, massage therapy, and psychology services can help address the whole self during and after pregnancy to allow you to accomplish your daily activities and active lifestyle.

Every day our eyes are challenged by changing light that causes us to squint, shade our eyes, or turn down screen brightness. ACUVUE® OASYS with TransitionsTM adjusts to challenging light environments, such as when playing sports, working under uncomfortable office lighting, or adjusting our eyes to digital screens or TVs. They reduce the stressful impact that light can have on your eyes, by reducing squinting so you can squint less and see more. They are also designed to offer the highest level of UV protection in contact lenses, blocking 100% UVB and >99% UVA.

Various forms of traditional oriental medicine, like Jin Shin Jyutsu, have been used for millennia to treat infertility by restoring and maintaining harmonious balance of the body’s energy pathways to help resolve problems associated with infertility. It can re-establish the flow of energy, after which physical symptoms may be resolved and reproductive functioning restored. For example, a severe disturbance or blockage resulting from our stress levels can lead to disruption of egg production, fertilization and/or implantation of the fertilized egg. Receiving JSJ, as well as doing self-help JSJ practices, can help restore balance and address these issues.

Be curious when you find yourself in conflict. When there’s conflict in a relationship, each person’s reactions are connected to their own life experiences and learned behaviors. Sometimes reactions in present-day conflicts are unconscious and more intense than what’s called for, because the situation has triggered old emotions and beliefs from past upsetting or traumatic experiences. Emotional wellness can be enhanced by methods like EFT/Tapping, which allows us to gently discover the root of why we react the way we do in certain situations and LET GO of the old emotional attachments, so we can be more peaceful in the present.

May 31, 9-4 pm. A dynamic heart-centred event with 9 powerful speakers who can help you in your business and personal life, too! Radisson Hotel, Red Deer. $75 early bird by May 15, lunch included. Bit.ly/BFH2019. For more details, visit YourHolisticEarth.ca.

Give your kids a break from screen time – give them some green time! May 11, “Make your own Succulent Tea Cup,” 11:30—12:15pm, $10 and May 25, “Create your own Grassy Caterpillar,” 11:30 – 12:15pm, $8. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Call 403.346.5613 to register.

Stride Physiotherapy and Wellness was established in 2018 with you in mind. Local physiotherapists, Blake and Jen Goehring, and their talented team of health professionals, understand you care about your health – how you feel, and what you can do. Stride is a multi-disciplinary clinic offering Physiotherapy, Women’s Health, Massage Therapy, Psychology, and Athletic Therapy services. Whether it is hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, or coping strategies, Stride Physiotherapy and Wellness is a clinic devoted to you. Your care is their dedicated focus, and your convenience, their priority.

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Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, but we don’t have to live with it. Although usually triggered by something in our environment, our bodies have the power to manage the anxiety once they remember how to self-regulate our hormones. Acupuncture helps slow the production of hormones that cause anxiety, helping the body naturally regulate chemical balance. There are few, if any, side effects, and acupuncture can eventually replace anxiety medication for some individuals. While many people feel better and experience positive results after just one session, it typically takes a series of acupuncture treatments to create long-lasting change in the body.

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