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Sound Healing for Wellness

Sound Baths are incredibly beautiful, but also incredibly healing! Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses vibrations, frequencies, and rhythmic sounds to promote deep physical and mental relaxation. A full body listening experience where participants are “bathed” in sound waves produced by instruments of specific frequencies – such as gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, chimes and other resonant instruments that calm the nervous system and ignite the natural healing systems of the mind and body! Research suggests physical, mental and emotional benefits of mindfulness, mental clarity, the release of tension and lowering of cortisol levels, reduced pain and anxiety, enhanced mood and improved sleep quality. Tranquility Sound Baths & More.

Words to Live By

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss

PEMF Therapy: Supporting Heart Health Naturally

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy has gained attention for its potential benefits in promoting overall wellness, including heart health. By delivering gentle electromagnetic pulses, PEMF therapy stimulates cellular function, improving circulation and oxygenation throughout the body. These effects can support cardiovascular health by reducing inflammation, enhancing blood flow, and promoting the repair of damaged tissues. PEMF therapy may also help regulate heart rhythms and lower stress, both of which are essential for maintaining a healthy heart. While it complements traditional care, always consult your healthcare provider before starting PEMF therapy to ensure it aligns with your heart health goals.

Meals That Heal Inflammation:

Embrace Healthy Living and Eliminate Pain, One Meal at a Time. From bestselling author Julie Daniluk, R.H.N., comes a fully revised and updated edition of the groundbreaking guide to overcoming inflammatory pain, featuring over 110 delicious healing recipes. Inflammation is a silent enemy, lurking beneath conditions such as allergies, asthma, arthritis, autoimmunity, cancer, dementia, diabetes, heart disease and skin disorders.

Comprehensive Heart Care Services

LifeSmart Medical – Osborne location is home to Cardio 1, specialist clinic offering cardiology, endocrinology (diabetes), and respiratory care. Cardio 1 focuses on improving community care for patients with cardio-metabolic conditions, such as heart disease and respiratory illnesses. LifeSmart Health collaborates closely with Cardio 1 to provide patients with comprehensive care options. To see a physician, request a referral from your current doctor or a LifeSmart physician. Our clinic emphasizes a patient-centered, team-based approach with coordinated care from doctors, nurses, educators, and pharmacists. We offer diagnostic tests, some with additional costs. Cardio 1 ( www.cardio1.ca) is located at our 2-230 Osborne Street location.

Disability Support For Canadians

The Disability Credit can significantly reduce income tax payments and generate a one-time lump sum refund. It caters to individuals experiencing difficulties whilem walking, dressing, or preparing food. Eligible medical conditions include those that affect vision, mobility, hearing, feeding, dressing, elimination functions, and mental capacities crucial for daily life. For a list of eligible medical conditions, as well as comprehensive information on applying for this substantial program, contact Brett Scott.

How Is Your Cardiovascular Health?

Did you know that you can have cardiovascular disease without experiencing any symptoms? Many people are not diagnosed until the condition worsens to the point where they have angina, stroke, or heart failure: that’s why it is important to start taking steps towards a healthy heart and arteries today. A good screening test for early signs of disease is Digital Pulsewave Analysis (DPA). This Health Canada-approved, non-invasive method will show you how your cardiovascular system is working. This information can then be used to devise a specific program to improve your cardiovascular health before symptoms occur. Remember, what you don’t know CAN hurt you!

Speaking with New Dentures

Adjusting to new dentures—whether full or partial—can sometimes affect your speech temporarily. This adjustment period typically lasts a few days but may extend to a few weeks in some cases. The tongue, like other muscles in the body, has “memory” and may need time to adapt to its new environment. As you speak or read aloud, your tongue will gradually become accustomed to the changes in thickness, the acrylic material, the frame (in the case of partial dentures), and the placement and size of the teeth. With practice, your speech should return to normal. If speech difficulties persist beyond a few weeks, be sure to contact your denturist for assistance.

Heart Health & CPAP Therapy

CPAP therapy can have a great impact on heart health, especially for those with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes breathing to stop and start during the night, which can strain the heart and lead to issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. CPAP works by keeping the airways open to ensure uninterrupted breathing and improved oxygen levels while sleeping. This reduces the stress on the heart and can help lower blood pressure over time. Overall, using a CPAP machine not only enhances sleep quality but also supports better cardiovascular health.

Heart Health & CPAP Therapy

CPAP therapy can have a great impact on heart health, especially for those with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes breathing to stop and start during the night, which can strain the heart and lead to issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. CPAP works by keeping the airways open to ensure uninterrupted breathing and improved oxygen levels while sleeping. This reduces the stress on the heart and can help lower blood pressure over time. Overall, using a CPAP machine not only enhances sleep quality but also supports better cardiovascular health.

PTSD in Children & Teens

Children can develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events like abuse, violence, car accident or major illness. Common symptoms include nightmares, separation anxiety, intense fear, and difficulty with transitions. They may also struggle with irritability, trouble focusing, or complain of physical symptoms like stomachaches and headaches or regress to earlier behaviors, such as bedwetting. Early intervention, including trauma-focused therapy, can help children process their experiences and begin to heal. A nurturing, understanding environment plays a vital role in helping them feel safe, regain confidence, and rebuild emotional well-being.