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Nourishing Seniors, Building Communities

In retirement communities, mealtimes are vital for seniors, fostering socialization and delivering essential nutrients. To ensure a wholesome diet, communities prioritize well-balanced meals with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Seniors, prone to health risks, must maintain good nutrition to avoid weight loss, depression, and weakened immune systems. The National Resource Centre on Nutrition and Aging reports that over 5.5 million seniors are facing food insecurity. Retirement communities address nutritional challenges by providing chef-prepared communal meals. This approach ensures proper nutrition, fosters a social atmosphere, and creates a well-rounded dining experience for residents.

A Clear Complexion Is Achievable at Any Age

Achieving an even skin tone is a common goal addressed by various treatments. Topical solutions like vitamin C serums and chemical peels work to fade dark spots and promote overall brightness. Laser therapies target pigmentation, reducing redness, veins, or discoloration. They also target dull and loose skin. Regular use of sunscreen is crucial to prevent further damage. Consult a laser technician to determine the most effective approach. Consistent skincare and professional treatments contribute to a radiant, uniform complexion, instilling confidence in those seeking to overcome issues like hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone. We can help!

Natural Solutions for Health Challenges

Many of us are seeking natural solutions to protect our most precious asset – our health. Lucy Liu, the founder of Optimal Health Solutions, offers a wide range of healing modalities including holistic nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), herbal and energy medicine, and more. She is a Registered Dietitian, TCM Practitioner, Herbalist, Reiki Master, and energy healer with many years of clinical practice in healthcare. She uses a variety of healing modalities and her experience to resolve the root causes of your health challenges effectively and without drugs. Visit her website for more information and contact her to book a health consultation today.

Profile: Frequensea Healing Space

Frequensea Healing Space is a new wellness centre that offers a welcoming, safe space where you can come to experience the power of the Energy Enhancement System™. The EESystem™ generates multiple bio-active energy fields, including “scalar waves,” which promote *cell regeneration, *improved immune function, *pain relief, *detoxification of the body, *elevated moods, and *assist in balancing the brain to increase energy levels. It uses custom-installed computers to generate energy fields that can promote healing. Combining body, mind, spirit, and science can help you achieve peak performance and reach higher states of health, consciousness, and self-actualization. The future is here.

Wellness Expo – March 23 – FREE to Attend

Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® is thrilled to present the 4th Annual Wellness Expo on March 23 at Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo. The Expo is FREE to attend. It will be a day to explore various approaches to health, nutrition, fitness, and overall well-being. Explore, transform, escape, and shop! You will find great fashion and products for your home that all contribute to feeling good. Check the Wellness Expo website for a list of exhibitors, health talks, and door prizes.

Relationships are Everything

Relationships are part of humans’ ingenious and innate mechanism for healing. To remain in connection with the Other, we do the work we might not otherwise do, ultimately mending our relationship with ourselves as well. As the newest associate at Shore Counselling Services in Nanaimo, Jude brings a wealth of integrated, experiential and trauma-informed practices to the art of relationships with a sound integration of professional, evidence-based practices. Non-Violent Communication and the Way of Council are two of the integrations seeing the greatest results. Book a 1-hour Couples Consult with Jude by visiting our website. Consult is available online or in Nanaimo.

Profile: Pacific Pearl Dental Dental Hygiene Clinic

Pacific Pearl Dental Hygiene Clinic Inc. was founded in Ladysmith in 2019 by Ricki Weissbach. Fast forward to 2022, when she met her now-business partner, Natalie Cuthbert. It wasn’t long before they realized that they shared a passion for dental hygiene and entrepreneurship. These two women are very excited to be expanding the Pacific Pearl business, with a second office now open in Nanaimo. With 25 years of experience between Ricki and Natalie, they both strive to make their clients feel welcome and cared for. These women make dental hygiene comfortable, easily accessible, and provide a service with minimal wait times.

Do You Need Help to ‘Spring Forward’?

Are there emotions holding back the ‘Spring in Your Step’? Spring is here to bring you joy! Are your negative emotions stopping you from being joyful? The dictionary defines joy as a noun: “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” Some say that joy comes when you make peace with who you are, why you are, and how you are. Book a body-code session to release those unwanted negative emotions that are keeping you from being your best self. I can help put a spring back in your step. Are you searching for wellness talk topics? Let’s chat!

Spring Clean the Medicine Cabinet

Here are a few tips to clean up your medicine cabinet and other places where medication and vitamins are stored: Gather all medications in one place. Check the expiration date of each item. Set aside any medications that you no longer take or that have expired. Set aside any medication that is not in its original container or whose appearance, consistency, or odour has changed. Take all discarded medications and vitamins to your pharmacist for safe and ecological disposal. Do not throw them into the waste basket, sink, or toilet. The Medicine Shoppe can help with the cleanup process and disposal.

Discover the Health Benefits of Volunteering

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can be difficult to carve out time to volunteer. Giving back to the community and supporting others can have greater health benefits than we realize. Volunteering helps keep you mentally stimulated while reducing stress, combating depression, and providing a sense of purpose. It can also help improve your social life and create meaningful connections. SOS has a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including helping at the thrift shop, driving residents to medical appointments, and being a mentor for local youth. Contact SOS today to find a role that fits your life and interests.