Community News
Back to School/Work Tips with Essential Oils

With summer’s end, there is a whole lot of change going on. Any kind of change represents stress to our body which makes it more likely to get colds and flus. Here are a few simple tips to make the transition easier and healthier. *Use essential oils to help modulate feelings of anxiety around all of the challenges of either work or school. * Increase supplements during periods of transition * Incorporate exercise into your day. Exercise relieves stress and boosts the immune system. *Put a drop of Doterra On Guard on the bottom of everyone’s feet to support their immune system.

Community Profile: Paul Manley, MP

Lack of trust in elected representatives contributes to anxiety, anger, and political apathy. Paul Manly is committed to changing that. As the MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, he set a new standard for transparency, accountability and accessibility. Each week Paul was in Ottawa, he posted a report on PaulManlyMP.ca detailing his meetings, what he spoke about in the House of Commons and how he voted on important legislation. Back home, he hosted ten non-partisan community meetings across our riding, where he reported to constituents about his work, and opened the floor for questions, issues, and concerns. Paul will continue these practices regularly for as long as he is our MP.

Symptoms of a Concussion

Many of us have suffered a concussion or know someone who has had one in the past. A loss of consciousness and vomiting does not mean a person does not have a concussion. One of the most common symptoms of a concussion is a headache. If the headache is still present over a month later, other things may be going on. An upper neck misalignment can also cause headaches. If you have had a concussion and are still suffering from headaches, talk to an upper neck chiropractor to see if you have a misalignment present.

Theatre Production – Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Mrs. Warren manages a flourishing business, funding her daughter Vivie’s education in the finest boarding schools and universities, while keeping her profession as a Madam a secret. When Vivie, a “modern woman,” comes home to acquaint herself with her mother for the first time in her life, she challenges her mother in a two-woman battle of ideals between upper-class expectations and lower-class realities. In what is one of George Bernard Shaw’s most controversial plays, Mrs. Warren must attempt to reconcile with her disapproving daughter in a story sprinkled generously with sharp comedy and biting social commentary that remains relevant today.

Community Profile – VIU ElderCollege

VIU ElderCollege offers a variety of quality learning opportunities by providing a forum for the sharing of information and knowledge in communities served by Vancouver Island University. It is available to everyone 50+, regardless of academic background. With the support of Vancouver Island University, the program is run with volunteers who participate as instructors, Saturday Speakers and committee members assisting to keep the program relevant and growing. It is community oriented and relies on input from course participants to offer programs that are of interest. Join the thousands of mid-Island residents who have benefitted from VIU ElderCollege. Register today!

Fall and Winter Activity Guide Now Available

The City of Nanaimo’s Fall and Winter Activity Guide is here! Within its pages you will discover over 1,000 programs that are sure to keep you active as the days get shorter and colder. There are classes in arts, crafts, dance, fitness, first aid, music, language, wellness, outdoors, sports, swimming and skating and community event details. Studies continually show the benefits of being active and socializing as an important part of being healthy – both physically and emotionally. Need some ideas to keep you active? Contact our recreation experts or visit our website.

Product Profile: VoxxLife Wearable Technology

Great Socks for All has introduced pain relief and enhanced balance to the people in Central Vancouver Island for over two years. You may have seen the VOXXLife booth at expos and markets around the community. A Canadian, searching for drug free pain relief for his mother’s MS symptoms, spent several years and millions of dollars analysing brainstem functionality and the peripheral nervous system. The result of the research is a very specific sequence and pattern of neuroreceptor activation on the bottom of the feet. This pattern is incorporated into VOXXLife socks and insoles. Benefits include enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain, enhanced postural stability and balance, improved mobility and higher energy levels

Games of Chance

Many people find gambling fun and exciting… you never know if you are going to win big! It is important to understand the reason why you never know if you are going to win big. It is because all gambling games are influenced by chance; the outcome of the games cannot be controlled or predicted with certainty. If a game’s outcome was certain, it wouldn’t be gambling. Gambling games are designed to favour “the house” meaning the game operator or vendor. This is true for casino games, online games, horse racing, bingo, sports and lottery games.

Benefits of Holistic Nutrition

A Holistic Nutritionist can help you with a natural approach to a healthy diet. This natural approach incorporates emotional, spiritual and physical health to restore balance within your body and improve your quality of life. A Holistic Nutritionist can identify and assist with overcoming nutritional deficiencies, menu planning, making lifestyle choices and stress management. Clinical research shows holistic nutrition improves neurological, inflammatory & digestive issues. Benefits of working with a holistic nutritionist can include: Increased energy, Improved sleep, Happier mood with less depression, Increased weight loss, Lowered cholesterol, Improved digestion, Reduced stress levels, Disease prevention and Pain management.

My Ears are Ringing!

Can something be done about the ringing in my ears? Tinnitus, the ringing in a person’s ear should be evaluated by a qualified Hearing Care Professional and initial treatment should be directed toward ruling out a medical cause. Tinnitus is not curable but there are many ways to manage it. Utilizing counseling, stress management techniques, having a low sodium diet, using hearing aids, and using sound masking devices can help people that experience tinnitus. If you are suffering from ringing in the ears, book an evaluation with qualified Hearing Care Professional today.

Plan for the Future

There are many conversations that families should have. One of those concerns your final wishes. Planning your funeral and cemetery arrangements in advance means you can discuss the options with family in a relaxed, stress-free environment. The other conversation is planning for your future health care. If you were sick and couldn’t speak for yourself, would your family know your wishes? You might be surprised by the space between what you want for future care and what your loved ones think you want. It’s important that they know your values, what is meaningful in your life, and how you would like decisions to be made.