Did you know that you can request a formal medication review with a pharmacist to assess your medicine use? This is a great opportunity to ask your pharmacist questions about your overall health, to receive suggestions and advice regarding your medicine use, and to determine if there are some things you may need to change due to safety concerns identified. Your pharmacist may also be able to provide a vaccine review. Some pharmacists can arrange a virtual meeting via computer instead of face-to-face, if you prefer. Ask your pharmacist if you can book an appointment for a medication review!
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Words to Live By
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Yogi Berra
Words to Live By
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day – unless you’re too busy; then you should sit and meditate for an hour.” Zen Proverb
Product Review: Norwex Reusable Masks
Norwex reusable personal facemasks are breathable and lightweight and have been tested and proven to filter 81% of .1 micron particles. They contain Baclock, an antibacterial agent embedded within the microfiber material that helps with self purification. Designed to be used in addition to other measures, including hand washing and social distancing , these washable personal use masks not only help reduce respiratory droplets from landing on surfaces they also help you avoid you touching your face in public.
Disability Tax Credit for Type 1 Diabetes
The Disability Tax Credit is a program designed to help those with disabilities or their caregivers reduce the amount of income tax they pay, offsetting some of the significant medical and treatment expenses. What diabetes-related activities are covered? According to CRA, the following activities qualify in the 14-hour-per-week calculation: • Checking blood glucose levels • Preparing and administering the insulin • Calibrating necessary equipment • Testing ketones • Keeping a log book of blood glucose levels With children, the 14-hour-per-week eligibility criteria can usually be met by combining the parent and child’s time. T1D is an expensive disease and the disability tax credit can provide some financial relief for those who qualify.
There’s No Place Like Home
Many seniors, whether they need short term or long-term care, prefer remaining in a place most familiar to them – their home. By removing elderly loved ones from their home we often take away years of memories, relationships with neighbors and communities which can lead to a decline in health and leave them feeling sad and isolated. If Mom or Dad is willing to explore the idea of home care, involve them in the process and remember to take it slow at first. Home is still the safest place to receive care!
Product Review: RELEAF Stick
ACTIVE RELEAF aims to encourage active wellness through the use of nature’s most powerful ingredients. With a synergistic blend of coconut oil, shea butter, essential oils, and broad spectrum cannabinoid-rich hemp plant extract, ACTIVE RELEAF’s topicals offer a natural alternative for pain relief. Try the Original Formula RELEAF Stick as a reliable remedy to soothe everyday aches and pains. For extra stubborn discomfort associated with joint stiffness, and inflammation, the Extra Strength RELEAF+ Stick is specially formulated to soothe quickly and be long lasting. Apply liberally to affected areas 3 – 4 times a day or as needed.
Book Club: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both a memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It offers a piercing, electrifying examination of the restrictive expectations women are issued from birth; shows how hustling to meet those expectations leaves women feeling dissatisfied and lost; and reveals that when we quit abandoning ourselves and instead abandon the world’s expectations of us, we become women who can finally look at ourselves and recognize: There She Is.
Benefits of Lawn Irrigation
Dragging a hose out to the yard every time you want to water can be pain, and you may find that you can’t always reach all areas of your yard. A sprinkler system provides many benefits, including: 1) It looks much better than having a hose snaking across your yard. 2) An automated sprinkler system means you can water your lawn at the best time to ensure proper absorption. 3) You’ll save money on water bills. 4) You’ll help prevent weeds and diseases by watering at the roots. 5) Installing a sprinkler system will increase the value of your home.
Product Review: Meta Patch
The Meta Patch optimizes energy metabolism in a totally drug-free, non-invasive way. The brain plays a central role in balancing and regulating energy metabolism and integrates information about energy intake and body energy stores. This is transferred to specialized neurons in the hypothalamus and brainstem. To maintain energy homeostasis (keeping a stable environment), the brain regulates various aspects of body metabolism. The Meta Patch helps optimize neuroplasticity and the harmonization of this communication loop between the hypothalamus and brainstem by generating neuro-signals that are decoded by the central nervous system, based on the “pattern theory” of haptic neuro coding.
Protect Teeth from Acid Damage
Dental erosion is a form of tooth wear – where enamel and then dentin is worn down. It is defined as irreversible damage to the teeth caused by chemicals (usually acids). This acid can come from outside sources (e.g., food and drink) or from inside the body. External sources of acids include fruits and fruit juices (particularly citrus), soft drinks, sports drinks, wine, and vinegar. Dental erosion is preventable. The use of a straw can help keep acidic drinks away from the teeth. Rinsing with mouthwash or water after eating can help neutralize the acid exposed to your teeth and gums.
