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Benefits of Home Care

Using home care assistance ensures that your loved one has the essential care they require, based on their unique circumstances, preferences and needs. Home care assistance is generally provided by home health aides, licensed caregivers or nurses. By definition, home care assistance is one-on-one. Sharing the caregiving responsibility is integral in preventing caregiver fatigue, while also offering your loved one companionship when you aren’t able to be there. Knowing your loved one is in the safe and familiar environment of their own home will provide both you and your loved one with much-needed peace of mind.

Business Profile: Accufit Denture Centre

For over 40 years, the Anderson family has provided quality denture services in Saskatchewan. As a third-generation denturist, Ryan Anderson and the staff at Accufit Denture Centre are proud to carry on the long history of quality and friendliness that denture wearers across the province have come to expect. Since 2015, Accufit Denture Centre has worked hard to provide the most comfortable dental environment in a location that is convenient for patients. Accufit Denture Centre’s friendly staff will work with patients’ unique needs to ensure their complete satisfaction. Consultations are always free, and patients’ smiles are always guaranteed.

Seniors and Holiday Stress

The holiday season is exciting, but it can also be a stressful time for seniors. Busy family gatherings can be tiring, and the holidays can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, and even grief. Seniors can make the holiday season less stressful by: 1) Making time for yourself. It may be tempting to accept every holiday invitation you get, but it’s important to leave yourself some downtime. 2) Letting family know what you need. If you have dietary restrictions, mobility needs, etc., be sure to talk to your loved ones. 3) Staying present and positive. Enjoy the little things.

The Benefits of Massage Therapy

Benefits of Massage Therapy The benefits of massage therapy have been documented throughout history dating back to 2000 BCE. Physiologically, massage is effective in managing pain, circulation (blood flow and pressure), lymphatic flow and drainage, the musculoskeletal system (muscles, joints, and posture), respiratory function, and boosting the immune system. Psychological effects include reducing stress (a contributing factor to illness and disease), anxiety, and depression, and even increasing alertness. From reducing joint and muscle rigidity in people suffering from Parkinson’s disease to alleviating headaches in individuals experiencing temporomandibular joint dysfunction, massage therapy just may be the key to increasing a person’s quality of life.

Thai Massage and Acupressure

Thai massage combines stretching with acupressure. Acupressure applies the same principles as acupuncture to promote relaxation and wellness and to treat disease, but uses pressure with thumbs, elbows or knees instead of needles. Thai massage therapists use their fingers, palms, elbows or feet to apply pressure along pressure points and along ten energy channels called sen sib. The goal of acupressure is to restore health and balance to the body’s channels of energy and to regulate opposing forces of negative energy and positive energy.

Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy

Why is chiropractic care so important during pregnancy? At its most basic premise, chiropractic will help you and your nervous system adapt during this major shift. It will help you deal with structural, hormonal and emotional stressors. Structurally, chiropractic will help keep your joints moving appropriately so you can make room for your growing baby. When the pelvis and low back vertebrae are moving appropriately, information can freely flow to all your muscles and organs, via your nerves. This may result in less pain and more nutrients to baby. Other benefits often seen in pregnant women under chiropractic care include headache relief, decrease in nausea and overall stress reduction. We are so honoured to check and adjust women during this monumental time in their lives.

What is Integrative Microscopy?

Integrative microscopy has been our most successful tool in health assessment for over 25 years and works by analyzing one drop of unprocessed blood under a high magnification microscope in real time. While conventional treatment provides invaluable quantitative measurement, integrative microscopy is a powerful tool that looks at nutritional and cellular health. Along with a physical assessment and symptomology review, integrative microscopy helps to identify underlying causes of health issues, such as digestive efficiency, infection, excess fat circulation, or immune function. An initial comprehensive appointment takes 1.5 hours and follow-up appointments take 1 hour of one-on-one patient-practitioner interaction to ensure your practitioner can develop a personalized and complete wellness plan for you.

Is Keto for Me?

If you are struggling with low energy, lack of confidence and extra weight on your body, the Keto lifestyle might be right for you! Doing Keto ‘The Right Way’ can be a powerful solution to many health issues and can take off those extra unwanted Covid pounds. Doing keto ‘The Right Way’ does not involve pills or powders, but simply focuses on administering whole foods the right way. It means eating the right amount of fat, protein, and carbs within your calorie count to help you reach your health and weight loss goals. Working with a Certified Keto Coach means simple solutions and a focused understanding of the Ketogenic lifestyle. There is no need for intense research or guesswork to reach your macro or calorie counts, as you can simply follow the plan that has been tailored to you!

Clean Eating: Simple Vegan Eggnog

Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can coconut milk (400 ml), 1/2 cup raw cashews, 1/4 cup water, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Directions: Soak the cashews overnight or for at least 1 hour. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve the eggnog chilled, so keep it in the fridge for at least 1 or 2 hours. Enjoy the Holiday Season!

Book Club: God Winks

Now, just in time for the holiday season, comes Godwinks Christmas Stories, a collection of astonishing true-life stories centered around Christmas that demonstrate how God has shown himself in the lives of others. He’ll do the same for you. Husband and wife authors SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt remind you that Godwinks are like wondrous gifts left on your doorstep. Their aim with this book is to help you open the door and open your gifts of hope and encouragement. Available at Universal Church Supplies Saskatoon

Words to Live By

Christmas magic is silent. You don’t hear it — you feel it. You know it. You believe it. ~ Kevin Alan Milne