The other day, I stopped at the post office to pick up my Zeal package. To get there, I had to go through one of our local stores. As I was leaving, I realized that I never buy any of the myriad of products that the store offers. I don’t need the over the counter pain medication, indigestion remedies and laxatives nor the various lotions and potions. I haven’t purchased any of their vitamin supplements for years now. This “ah-ha” moment was very satisfying for me. I have finally found what works. A product that covers all of my body’s bases. Have you found yours yet?

Being active with children has so many benefits. We can categorize these benefits into three main areas, physical, social and emotional. Physical activities help children develop gross motor skills, which help with balance, coordination, alertness and body awareness. Playing with other children teaches important social skills. Interacting with parents, grandparents and family caregivers helps forge strong bonds and improves children’s self-confidence. Come play with your child at Preschoolers on the Move. This free, drop-in program is for parents and family caregivers with infants to 5 year olds. It runs at the Qualicum Commons Gym, Wednesdays from 9-11 am.

Do you struggle with a level of stress that leads to anxiety and anxiety related issues such as panic attacks, fear of moving forward, and inability to trust yourself or life in general? Deepak Chopra refers to most of these issues as being in Mass Hypnosis. All of these symptoms can be helped and in many cases, completely resolved by accessing your subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is often referred to as the Giant Within, the Hidden Self and is responsible for your quality of life in every area. Explore how effective a few sessions of hypnotherapy can be to help you recover and rise out of the ashes of the past.

As a young woman, Anna Christine wanted to pursue a career helping people achieve health. Twenty years ago, she returned to her passion. She searched for a modality that addresses the root cause of health issues; one that could quickly help the body return to balance, wholeness and health. She became certified in Reflexology, JinShinDo® Acupressure and others and was told that she has “healing hands”. Once she discovered Reconnective Healing®, which balances us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, she found her true calling. When one is in a state of balance, health problems can fall away. She has helped hundreds of clients achieve better health; improvements include mental clarity, less or no pain, better sleep and more energy.

Reconnective Healing is a new and powerful form of healing. Its high frequencies bring us back into wholeness and also balance us on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. As a result, we sleep better, have more energy with less stress and feel more vibrant. It also improves our memory and our ability to focus. When our life becomes harmonious, our family and work life improve. The health care system of European countries are beginning to recognize the benefits of Reconnective Healing®. It is as an option for people with concussions, anxiety, phantom pain, PTSD, depression, and all kinds of fear.

It is a common misconception that if you see a counsellor you are weak in the mind and that there is something wrong with you. When this belief arose, life was simpler and everyone knew their role. Men went to work to support the family and women stayed home to raise the children. Extended families were close and created a ‘village’ of support. In today’s world, many of us are under great amounts of stress, have many responsibilities, and are feeling isolated. When you no longer feel that you have everything under control, speaking to a trained counsellor is the right thing to do.

Suga Yoga Parksville is a small, unique yoga studio dedicated to providing a variety of yoga classes, from absolute beginners to more experienced yoga devotees. They are dedicated to making various forms and levels of yoga available to everyone. They teach several types of yoga in the traditional Indian methods, along with gentle classes for the beginners. So you can build your yoga practice, on your terms, at your own pace. Suga Yoga Parksville welcomes your questions, feedback and insights as you, and they, evolve.

How do you start your day? Do you jump out of bed hitting the ground running with hundreds of thoughts on what you need to do? How about easing into your day with a grounding or meditation exercise or by reading something that inspires you? I truly believe if you start your day slowly, setting an intention on how you want your day to proceed ~ you will have a more successful and joyful day. Try it ~ even if you only have 10 minutes ~ make the time to Enhance Your Day!

Why is it that some injuries never heal and go on to become areas of chronic pain and dysfunction? And why do people heal so much more reliably when they are young than when they become older? The answer in both cases has to do with decreased oxygen utilization which serves as a foundation for chronic pain and degeneration. Break that cycle with the application of ozone therapy or Prolozone injections which maximizes oxygen absorption. The cells and tissues can begin to do what they usually do so well – heal themselves.

Do you struggle to swallow your supplement pills? Is keeping track of when to take them and in what combination a real chore? It can be so confusing, time consuming, frustrating AND expensive!! An All-in-One concentrated powder is your solution; just add water and drink. You can supply your body with good nutrition without the trauma of gagging down all those pills. Be sure to look for an ALL-in-One formula that has all the Vitamins, Minerals, Essential Fatty Acids, Trace Minerals, and Anti-Oxidants that you need to help your body do what it was meant to do … be healthy.