Elan Wellness offers paths to wellness. A personalized wellness plan is highly individual and is created through collaboration. Whether you want to improve your health, reduce and manage stress, or simply get support in any area of your life, a wellness plan may be for you. It is about taking action and seeing physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional results. Chronic Pain Management Plans work to minimize the experience of pain and to increase self-reliance through nervous system health education, gentle somatic practices, breath work, and meditation practices. Through a set of realistic goals, you will ultimately learn to manage your pain and live a life you love.

Lakeside Gardens Retirement Community presents a Fashion Show and Sale on June 11th. Rack Fashions, a mobile women’s clothing and accessory boutique, will be showcasing their line of current, comfortable and affordable women’s fashion. Their signature pieces have been chosen for the fashion conscious woman in mind. Lakeside Gardens Retirement Community, located on the shores of Long Lake, offers a comfortable lifestyle in an environment that’s open to forming new friendships via various social and dynamic activity programs. Lakeside Gardens is an independent community offering assisted services for those needing just that extra bit of help.

The annual Hike for Hospice takes place on June 15th at Westwood Lake Park. Walk, run or hike the 1km or 6km option at your own pace. The $30 Registration Fee includes swag, prizes and a free BBQ lunch. Family & Team registration available at a reduced rate. Funds raised stay local. Gather your family and friends – walk to honor the memory of your loved ones. Nanaimo Hospice believes that everyone deserves support, regardless of age, means or culture. Volunteers and professional staff offer free programs resources & education. See their website NanaimoHospice.com for more information and to register for the Hike.

When should one start thinking about a retirement community? The answer is quite simple – before you HAVE to. Look at the various options for retirement living before you need to move. It will take the fear and stress away knowing that you have done your homework. Many communities today have wait lists so if you wait until you want or need to move, there may not be availability, or at least not in your first choice. All the retirement communities have people who are more than happy to show you around and answer all of your questions.

Dancing – it’s fun and so good for you. According to experts, dancing regularly improves your cardio fitness, muscle strength and tone, endurance, balance, motor skills, coordination, agility, flexibility and can be a factor in weight management. In addition, studies show that dancing is also great for the brain, as it improves memory and overall mental function. Meet new friends, express yourself through movement and enjoy all the health benefits of dancing. From Ballroom to Zumba, Parks and Recreation offers many types of dance. Contact our recreation experts and dance like nobody’s watching!

The theme for the 2019 Gambling Awareness Week is “Find Your Balance”, in support of maintaining a balanced outlook of the role gambling may play in our lives. In early May, be on the lookout for BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program community events in your area; ranging from sponsored swims, pop up community awareness booths and contests at community centers and other locations. Finding Our Balance in life can be challenging. Striking that balance is easier when we have a diverse array of activities in which to engage.

Abdominal acupuncture is a revolutionary new acupuncture technique that has been rapidly accepted and has gained huge recognition because of its astonishing therapeutic results. Abdominal acupuncture is very gentle as there is little needle sensation in the abdominal region. It is powerful in its action and can be used to treat any condition that is indicated in traditional acupuncture. The body responds faster to abdominal acupuncture and the curative effect is impressive. Results tend to be powerful and long lasting and are often felt instantaneously.

When you die, where would you like your final resting place to be? With your partner? With your parents or children? Your answer may change based on your age and life stage. If you are like most, you have not yet made up your mind. This is a conversation that should take place sooner rather than later. If your plans have been made, you want to ensure that they are up-to-date. These days, many Canadians are moving farther away, living longer and changing family traditions. This reinforces the need to review and update your end-of-life plans every five-to-ten years or so, or when major life events happen.

Allergies are a symptom of a bigger picture. In the small intestine, friendly bacteria (probiotics) activate our mucus membranes. These are our first line of defense against invasion; the cells within trigger the Inflammation, runny nose, tearing eyes and congestion. When the activated cells respond normally, we don’t have a problem with seasonal allergies. The natural medicine cupboard can support normal function. * Delete grains from your diet * Increase your probiotic intake. * Add digestive enzymes * Digesting a blend of lemon, lavender and peppermint doTerra CPTG essential oils in a small glass of water can help clear your allergy symptoms.