This Six Week “Start to Health, Happiness & Perfect Weight Program” begins with a Start-up Darkfield Microscopy assessment of your body’s present performance. The full program includes; weekly pain free Ozone injections to tighten skin and reduce existing cellulite and scarring, Nutrition Guidance, Exercises and Osteopathy to assist with sculpting the body back to mobility, Acupuncture and Hypnosis to help overcome food addiction and cravings and Sudatonic deep infrared therapy to ease detox. With this program you will not only lose undesired weight, you will be educated on health and restore function in your body and soul. Bring happiness and control back into your life!

The leaves are turning, the wind is brisk, autumn has come. With it comes the sense of quiet that settles in like leaves on the forest floor. However, it is important that we do not settle back into old habits. Keeping pace with new hobbies and social activities which are known to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and osteoporosis, is important in long term health goals. Don’t let the change in season stop you from being your best!

Good hearing means being able to enjoy every moment in life. But when you start experiencing hearing problems, you quickly feel you cannot enjoy all the things you care about. A hearing professional will work with you to get you back to better hearing. They can give you back the ability to enjoy your life to the fullest. Quality hearing professional are there every step of the way to identify the best solution for you. Look for a hearing centre that offers an extensive, complimentary hearing test, free follow-ups, and a wide range of innovative and discreet products. We can help.

Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living™ is thrilled to present the 2nd Annual Wellnessnews Health Expo on September 28th, 2019 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. It will be a day to explore various approaches to health, nutrition, fitness and overall wellbeing. The Expo is FREE. VIP tickets are available where you get your Wellnessnews or from any of the exhibitors. While not required to attend, tickets redeemed raise funds for Nanaimo Community Gardens Society. Check the Health Expo website for a list of over 100 exhibitors and 15+ health talks.

When your knees chronically hurt you are told they are a sign of aging and degeneration, which is very true … but did you know there is a method of treatment to regenerate your knees? Prolozone therapy results in about 75% of chronic pain sufferers to become permanently pain free. Chronic pain occurs in areas of the body that are especially vulnerable to the effects of decreased oxygen utilization and aging. Prolozone therapy with procaine, natural anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins & minerals and ozone gives the tissues what they need to heal. And as they heal, the circulation to the knees is re-established.

Rechargeable hearing aids allow you the freedom to experience high quality sound without the worry of carrying spare batteries. Traditional hearing aid technology did not allow for this freedom; hearing aids required spares and replacement batteries. Utilising Li-ion battery, rechargeable aids allow you to carry on with your active life with simple and reliable charging. Li-ion is the battery technology utilising the power of lithium ions, this means you can reuse the same battery simply by recharging the hearing aids with the supplied charger.

Without guidance and support, transitioning a loved one to a care home can be an overwhelming responsibility. Here are some steps to get you started. *Research homes in the area and ask friends and family for recommendations. *Call the homes and share your loved one’s story. They may be able to recommend homes to suit your loved one’s needs.*Book a tour to experience the home in person and to ensure that the atmosphere feels right for your loved one. *Ask all the questions you need to ease your mind. Don’t know what to ask? Refer to our website for Questions for Care Homes as a starting point.

Peace of mind is perhaps the most compelling reason to pre-plan and pre-pay for your final arrangements. Preplanning can be a simple as having a conversation with your loved ones to let them know what your wishes are. Planning ahead helps to ease the emotional burden for your loved ones at a time of great emotional stress, alleviates any questions, problems or differences that can occur among family members, and assures that your wishes will be fulfilled. The next step, pre-payment, prevents a potential financial strain for your loved ones and guarantees costs

Falls are a real concern for older adults. One out of three people over the age of 65 fall each year. The good news is that most falls are preventable by changing risky behaviour, taking steps to proactively manage health, and by safety proofing homes. Additionally, it’s important to ask yourself: If I were to fall tonight, how would I get help if I couldn’t reach the phone? Subscribing to a medical alert service is a great way to ensure that, if you do fall, you can access help 24/7 with the press of a button. Some services also offer automatic fall detection.