For many, the holiday season is an exciting time filled with wonder, great food, and plenty of chatting and laughing. Those people obviously don’t have denture problems. Worrying about your dentures falling out while talking to loved ones or waiting anxiously for the meal to end because your gums are too sore and you can’t chew another bite certainly takes the magic out of the holiday season! If you find yourself with ill-fitting dentures, contact your denturist today to get some relief before holiday parties and gatherings begin. Then you can focus on enjoying yourself and not on problem dentures!
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Sharpen The Saw
What strengths do you rely on when the chips are down? What can you do to improve/hone these strengths? What things will you need to let go of to find more time to focus on your strengths? As 2023 ends we spend December reflecting on our accomplishments and where we need to shore ourselves up. As awakened men, we focus on six life pillars (relationships, career, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial well-being. Following the concepts of Stephen Covey, Dwight Eisenhower and a powerful 90-day action planner/journal take this time to make 2024 your best year yet.
Handling The Holidays
Whatever holiday you celebrate this season, even if you’re surrounded by family and friends, it can be stressful. Making sure that your body and mind can handle stress is the best gift that you can give yourself. One of the best ways to improve your overall health and stress-handling ability is through Bioenergetics. Bioenergetics uses computerized testing and treatment to effectively determine and treat any imbalance or weakness in the body that is preventing you from achieving both optimal stress management and improved health. This holiday season, make sure that stress isn’t an unwanted gift that you can’t give back.
Fun Winter Activities for Older Adults
As outdoor picnics and waterfront walks yield to winter, the season beckons with a host of delightful activities for family and friends. The Courtyards of Linden Pointe suggests crafting hot cocoa jars—a charming gift or comforting treat with layered ingredients like cocoa powder, powdered milk, sugar, salt, and marshmallows. Transforming leftover jars into DIY snow globes adds a personal touch with distilled water, glycerin, glitter, and perhaps a mounted photo. Embrace the warmth of card or board game nights, fostering laughter and connection. Baking classic winter sugar cookies becomes a joyous bonding experience, whether with family, friends, or neighbors. Winter offers endless opportunities for shared enjoyment and creativity.
Healing Holidays
Unlock the transformative potential of Divine Clarity™ this festive season with the gift of healing. As a leading spiritual center and metaphysical shoppe, they specialize in high-frequency products, services, and workshops crafted to advance growth, initiate healing, and awaken the spirit. Their offerings encompass Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy®, Soul Retrieval, Medium Readings, and Aura/Chakra readings. Whether you seek a distinctive gift or personal enrichment, their global, in-person, and online services cater to diverse needs. Delve into the spiritual realms and experience the profound impact of intentional healing. Discover amazing, unique gift ideas in-store or online for a truly special holiday experience.
Brighter Smile This Holiday
Transform your smile with Pola Light, an advanced tooth whitening system promising a brighter, more confident grin in as little as 5 days. Combining Pola’s award-winning whitening formula with an LED mouthpiece, this kit ensures a faster treatment—only 20 minutes a day. Pola Light is not only effective but also portable and rechargeable, offering convenience for at-home use. Enjoy the benefits of a quick and safe solution that removes long-term stains, restores your smile to its natural brilliance, provides extra hydration to minimize sensitivity, and includes remineralization for stronger teeth. Pick up yours for FREE with any new adult booking for an exam, x-rays and hygiene. Also available for purchase as a perfect holiday gift.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational therapy significantly contributes to children’s development and well-being by addressing diverse physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional challenges. The primary goal is to enhance a child’s confidence and independence in everyday activities. Occupational therapists collaborate closely with children to identify specific needs and tailor interventions, such as finger painting for fine motor skill improvement. Additionally, occupational therapy adopts a holistic approach to sensory processing challenges, using techniques like swinging and textured play. This fosters improved sensory modulation, enhancing focus, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. The therapy extends to cognitive and social-emotional skills, promoting problem-solving, memory, and social interactions.
Holiday Season Safety for Pets
The holiday season presents many hazards for pets. Holiday treats such as rich, fatty scraps of meat, pork and poultry bones, alcoholic beverages, chocolates, and other treats have been linked to pancreatitis in dogs. Xylitol, a sugar substitute, can cause a dog’s blood sugar to suddenly drop, potentially leading to kidney failure. Holiday plants like berries from mistletoe, holly, hibiscus, Christmas roses, and poinsettia are toxic to pets. Christmas tree water can be poisonous, and things like ornaments, hooks, tinsel, candles, lights, and electrical wiring can all pose hazards to a pet’s wellbeing. Keep your pets safe this holiday season!
Holiday Blues?
The holidays can be a challenging time for mental health as societal expectations of joy and togetherness may intensify feelings of loneliness or inadequacy. Seasonal stressors, financial strains, and disrupted routines can exacerbate anxiety and depression. It’s essential to prioritize self-care, establish boundaries, and communicate openly with loved ones about mental health needs. Recognizing that not everyone experiences the holidays positively, fostering empathy and offering support can make a significant difference. Whether navigating personal struggles or supporting others, promoting understanding and destigmatizing mental health conversations can contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive holiday season for everyone.
Words to Live By
“Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful holiday season. Invest time for everyday wellness and create great choices for self-care and healthy living throughout 2024. Thank you for supporting Local” – Happy Holidays from the Wellnessnews Team
Words to Live By
“Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.” – Ruth Carter Stapleton
