Did you know, only 2.6% of eligible Winnipeggers donate blood? This small but dedicated group of lifesavers supply a majority of the inventory that Manitoba patients require. A single victim of a motor vehicle accident may require up to 50 units of blood. A cancer patient may use up to five units per week. By joining this club of lifesavers you can make the difference in the life of a patient in need! An hour of your time could give someone a lifetime. Book online at www.blood.ca
Community News
Hangover or Just Dry Eyes?
We find that most people are not able to easily tell what is causing their eyes to be red, itchy, watery or dry. It’s important to know the real cause in order to get the correct treatment. Allergies are the most likely cause in the springtime, but often get confused with Pink Eye, which is a highly contagious disease, especially in children, and must be treated differently. If your eyes are red because they are dry, our doctors can prescribe special eye drops that help lubricate them and keep them moist. Don’t let your eyes stay red and dry for very long, as it could harm your vision. Relief is just a phone call away!
Insomnia? Try Acupuncture
There’s data that suggests approximately 30% of the world’s adult population suffers from one or more indicators of insomnia: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, or sleep that isn’t restorative. Insomnia is so challenging to treat is that it can have multiple causes, ranging from poor sleeping habits to mental health disorders. That means that, often, a holistic approach is necessary. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each kind of insomnia shows an imbalance of energy in a specific part of the body. The acupuncturist redirects the imbalanced flow of energy and helps to decrease anxiety, activate melatonin generation, initiate sleep, and lessen sleep disturbance and arousals at night.
New in Your Community
NOW OPEN! Preserve is a little local shop on the corner of Portage and Maryland. We carry a variety of goods and groceries, ranging from handmade pottery and cheeseboards to artisanal cheese, coffee and more. Preserve is owned by flora & farmer and has a commercial kitchen behind the shop where all of flora & farmer’s delicious spreads, pickles and ferments are lovingly made. We focus on balanced flavours, and quality ingredients with sustainability and your health in mind. We source locally and organic or naturally grown whenever possible, and never use added preservatives.
Examining Your Relationship Patterns
Though February is celebrated as a month of love, it can also be a time to examine unhelpful relationship patterns. To find a new pathway out of a relationship rut, you can: 1) Recognize that when you feel threatened, minimized, or judged, you might enter flight-fight-freeze-fidget mode, where you can’t explore another person’s viewpoint or possible solutions to the conflict; 2) Take a timeout by removing yourself from the situation and telling your partner why; and 3) Notice your emotions, rather than avoid them or push them away. Ask yourself: What is worrying you? What are you afraid will happen?
Try TLS for Weight Loss!
TLS (Transitions Lifestyle System®) Weight Loss Solution is a customizable, science-based program designed to fit you and your unique lifestyle. We believe that weight loss is personal, which is why we offer multiple personalized programs to help you reach your goals. While other programs tell you what they think works; with TLS, it’s all about what works for you. TLS Weight Loss Solution encompasses low-glycemic impact eating, body composition, supplementation and education; offering extensive, custom-made plans that cover everything you’ll need to get fit and trim. This inclusive approach will assist you with achieving your weight loss goals and leading a new, healthy lifestyle.
New Year, New Opportunities
With all of the gatherings, parties, and festivities happening over the holidays, being single can feel frustrating when you’re surrounded by happy couples. But with a new year comes new opportunities to make a connection. Everyone is looking to start fresh with the coming of the new year, whether it be getting their health back on track, making a change in their career, or finding someone special to share their time with. Be open and optimistic when it comes to love in the new year, and consider working with a professional matchmaker to get the results you want.
When to Call a Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioners (NP) are growing in number in Manitoba. With our wide scope of practice, we function much like your family doctor or urgent care doctor. Most people don’t know what we do let alone when to call us. Nurse Practitioners can assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe order tests and perform minor surgeries. For example, an elderly person who can’t get out of their home and may be suffering a chest infection or leg wound should give us a call. We can treat wounds, infections, abscesses, coughs and colds and sprains, amongst other ailments. So, if you’re finding it hard to get to a doctor or an urgent care call a Nurse Practitioner.
An Important Step to Solving Reading Difficulties
When a student struggles with reading and learning it is important to first rule out the possibility of a vision problem. Often this can be an eye coordination problem which means that your child will pass most vision screenings in school and even at the pediatrician’s office. Vision screenings typically test for how clearly one can see the letters on the eye chart (“20/20”) which is only 1 of 17 visual skills required for reading and learning. If reading is difficult and homework takes longer than it should, be sure to schedule a developmental vision evaluation, for more information or to schedule an appointment call our office.
Daily Disposable Contact Lenses – Part Two
Daily disposables are a great option for teenagers. With all that’s going on from school to sports to social lives, teenagers are apt to forget or ignore cleaning and changing contacts. Daily disposables make cleaning unnecessary and changing lenses an easy daily routine. While most people who choose to wear contact lenses hate wearing their glasses, it is important that you ensure you have a back-up pair of glasses. If you have an eye infection or intense allergies that make your eyes red and itchy, you may need to go without your lenses for a day. So please make sure you like your back-up glasses.
Make Saving a Life Your New Year’s Resolution
Did you know that eating donuts can help save lives? The blood donation process takes one hour from start to finish, but only 10 of those minutes are actually spent donating blood. After your donation, having a donut, cookie, and juice helps your body recover by reintroducing fluids, sugars, and salts back into your system. Often, your unit of blood will be used within five days of your donation. Consider donating with friends and family in 2020 to support local patients in need. Book online at www.blood.ca
