Socializing regularly is an important way to maintain good mental health, but seniors can sometimes find themselves feeling isolated from family and friends. Lack of socialization can have a negative effect on the brain, and has been linked to conditions like depression, anxiety, and dementia. Socialization has been shown to improve cognition, mood, and memory recall, and can also improve physical health. Some ways to increase socialization include: joining exercise classes or walking groups, speaking with friends and family on the phone or via video conferencing, getting together with a friend to play card games, or joining seniors support groups.

We all take the time to get our homes and yards ready for winter, but what about our bodies? Eat warm, nourishing foods that naturally increase your circulation, and stock up on vitamin D and zinc to help support your immune system. It’s also important to keep active throughout the winter. If you’re exercising outdoors, warm up prior to beginning and have the proper equipment so you don’t slip on the snow or ice. Maintaining your wellness routine is essential – talk to your Chiropractor about personalizing your routine to optimize your health in the upcoming months!

Prostate cancer can have very similar symptoms to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), caused by an enlarged prostate, or sometimes none at all. Signs to look for are urinary symptoms (frequency, urgency), fatigue, back pain or blood in the urine/semen. What can you do to maintain prostate health? Get quality sleep; stick to a diet rich in vegetables/phytonutrients, good fats, lean protein; and exercise! Supplementation (herbal and nutrient combinations) is very beneficial and a non-invasive treatment for BPH. Naturopathic medicine can provide additional support for prostate cancer. This can include decreasing side effects from conventional treatment and supplementation (oral and IV).

Fitness is a life long journey. It can’t be earned in one workout, gained by eating well for one week, or through one eight hour sleep. The long-term benefits only come to those who stick with the plan, adapt as life changes, and most importantly enjoy the ride. We call this building healthy habits. Imagine if you ate one apple a day and did 20-30 minutes of varied physical activity 3 days per week. Over one year that would be 365 apples and 78 hours of physical activity accumulated through your habits. Focus on making only one change every 2-4 weeks and watch your life change.

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.

If you want a Thai massage for the treatment of a chronic condition such as migraines, neck aches and backaches, the best strategy is to start with more frequent Thai massage sessions, and then slowly decrease the frequency of your visits as your muscles elongate and relax. For overly contracted muscles, you can start with bi-weekly visits for four to six weeks. If you have an acute condition such as a muscle strain or muscle spasms, you might want to consider weekly Thai massages for four to six weeks. Then, with self-care, you can reduce your number of visits to a maintenance schedule that is right for you, typically about once a month.