All of us deal with stress to some extent during our daily life. It can be due to work, driving in traffic, family, or financial worries, to name just a few. How do you manage your stress? Some of us go for a walk or read a good book, while others of us just push it down and try to ignore it. Stress can have many effects on us and can contribute to disease and illness. Want to know other ways to manage your stress? Come to our next free health night where we will be talking more about it.

Cupping and moxibustion treatments improve circulation to promote healing and pain relief. Cupping increases blood flow within capillaries and vessels enabling tissues to better receive nutrients and oxygen. When tissues are nourished, healing can take place and pain is reduced or resolved. Children with asthma, poor immunity and stomach pain/discomfort can be treated with “kissing cups”. Moxibustion involves burning a prepared form of mugwort on or near the skin. Pumping heat into one or more acupuncture points activates and strengthens circulation and absorption to promote healing in the local area. Moxibustion is also a safe and effective technique for helping to turn breech babies.

We are excited about the latest Activity Guide. The Fall & Winter edition is hot off the press and is full of over 1,000 programs that are sure to keep you and every member of your family active over the next season. We have activities in arts, crafts, dance, fitness, first aid, music, language, wellness, outdoors, sports, swimming and skating, as well as several community special events.

Studies continually show the benefits of being active and socializing as an important part of being healthy – both physically and emotionally. This fall and winter, take a moment and move with us!

Need some ideas to keep you moving? Contact our recreation experts at 250.756.5200 or visit our website at recreation.nanaimo.ca.

Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens helps you honour the life and memory of your cherished loved one. Their professionals are there to help you make decisions with confidence in your urgent time of need. They can also help you pre-plan your own final arrangements. This allows you to design an exceptional statement that reflects your life and values, save money and reduce the burden that may be put on your family. As a member of the Arbor Memorial family, Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens provide funeral preparations, cremation services, and interment rights to families in Cedar, Nanaimo, and across Canada.

In a fast paced digital world where you can buy anything and stay connected with a click of a
button, there is an increasing call for genuine local experiences. Little Barn is Nanaimo’s
newest artisan farm store in the heart of Jingle Pot’s urban farming community. Located at 161
Swanson Rd., it is a short and rewarding detour where you can get locally grown food while
browsing a curated assortment from local artisans. Join our Opening Celebration Sept. 14th &
15th. See our “Farm Market Days” ad for details and save it to claim a free Wellness/Yoga session
on these dates only!

Many times a day, your mind enters a trance to clear mental and physical tensions. This is a state you may call daydreaming. When used in a therapeutic way, it is recognized as a natural clearing method that opens the door to deeper work. Hypnosis and RTT are becoming the easiest and fastest methods to let go of outdated beliefs and habits to rebuild a new way of experiencing and perceiving your life. The success rate is 93% compared to 38% and 72% for psychoanalysis and behavioral therapy.

How can I fix 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.

If you are a side sleeper, you need a different type of pillow than your friend who sleeps on her back. When choosing a pillow, pick one with natural fills and organic cotton casings; avoid fills made with chemicals. Wool, organic/natural latex, kapok and buckwheat pillow fillings are all breathable, healthy and supportive. The pillow should be matched with your preferential sleep position. Some pillows are fully customizable, allowing you to unzip and remove some filling to create your perfect pillow height. Make sure to do a bed test before you purchase to find the perfect pillow for you.

Nanaimo Fit Body Boot Camp offers a fitness and fat loss workout program designed to burn fat and get you in the best shape of your life. Workouts are designed to shed your unwanted body fat in the shortest amount of time possible while giving you maximum results under the supervision of qualified personal trainers. Sessions are offered throughout the week; in the morning before work/school hours and in the evening after work/school hours. They have a workout time that will fit your schedule! Since the workouts are only 30 minutes long, you can be in and out in no time.