Years ago, the word “dentures” conjured up images of sticky adhesive pastes, ill-fitting appliances and awkward chewing. Thankfully, today’s dentures are more comfortable than ever before and can give you a bright, beautiful smile.  It is important that the denturist finds the right dentures for their patient who has suffered tooth loss. Tooth loss can cause a host of physical and emotional issues and a blow to self-esteem. More than just an aesthetic problem; it can also make eating, drinking, and talking uncomfortable. With so many denture options available, there is no reason to suffer with tooth loss. Today’s dentures are comfortable and affordable. Denture options include full dentures, partial dentures, or denture implants. Properly fitted dentures look and feel just like your natural teeth and allow you to experience a better quality of life. Visit a qualified denturist to find out what is best for you.

Ahmed A. Omar, Denturist, R.D., Nanaimo Denture Clinic
www.NanaimoDentureClinic.ca

Looking for an Afternoon Outing and for Lots of Information related to Seniors? Want a great place go for a walk where its safe, quiet and peaceful? Come on out to Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens on 1st June 2017 between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.  Take advantage of the companies that are offering free services such as a blood pressure clinic, hearing tests, consultations with an eye doctor, chiropractor, mobility aid company, nutritional  companies and information on senior’s fraud scams and safety from the RCMP. Go for a walk on one of our 3 different walking challenges or take part in the Exercise Olympics. Win a draw prize by completing some of the activities. Come see all of the companies that are committed to giving back to our community.

Ken Greig, Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens
ArborMemorial.ca/en/cedarvalley/about-us

Diffusing essential oils is a wonderful way to help purify the air in your home, create an ambiance or mood, allow the entire family to breath in the benefits of the oils, and even trigger or create positive memories! There are many products on the market to mask odors in our homes, but most are filled with synthetic and sometimes harmful chemicals that we should not be breathing in. Pure therapeutic grade essential oils are also made up of chemical compounds, but they are in their natural, unadulterated state, and can actually have beneficial effects when inhaled, such as helping you feel relaxed, uplifted, invigorated, or calm. There are many options for diffusing oils, from diffuser necklaces and bracelets, to USB car diffusers, to fancy ultrasonic diffusers with LED light displays, music options, and even remote controls! This allows you to create the perfect ambiance in your own home.

Denise Mackinnon, Young Living Independent Distributor 2122587
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Do you know that only 1% of the body’s magnesium is stored in your blood? This means that it may not show up in routine blood tests and is sometimes missed as a deficiency. Magnesium is by far the most important mineral in the body. It is essential for the electrical stability of every cell in the body and regulates the flow of calcium, potassium and sodium. Magnesium is needed in large quantities to be an effective cell controller. The recommended daily amount for persons over the age of two is 250+ mg. Transdermal (through the skin) magnesium absorption has proven to be one the most effective methods of getting enough of the mineral. A home bath of Epsom salts, topical magnesium supplements or a session of salt-water floatation therapy can be fantastic choices. What’s more, our skin has the ability to self-regulate the amount of magnesium it absorbs!

Paul Martin, Harbour City Float
HarbourCityFloat.com

Does your child complain of achiness in both legs at night? Pain in the upper or lower legs or behind the knees can occur during periods of rapid growth in kids, usually between the ages of 3-5 or 8-12. Recent studies have found a high incidence of these ‘growing pains’ in children with flat feet. As your child’s body weight increases with the rapid growth, their foot arches may not be strong enough to maintain that extra weight. The arches may flatten under the strain. If this happens the muscles of the calves and legs have to work harder. Correcting the arches with either off-the-shelf or custom foot orthotics can help ease some of the muscle soreness. When combined with warm massage, increased fluid intake, stretching, and ensuring that stable, supportive footwear is worn throughout the day, you can greatly ease your child’s discomfort.

Diane Calder BScKIN, Pedorthist, B.D. Mitchell Prosthetics and Orthotics
MitchellPandO.com

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is particularly effective in detecting orthopaedic injuries in knees, shoulders, hips, and ankles, and for assessing brain and spinal cord issues.  MRI scans interpreted by radiologists provide essential information to family physicians to form treatment plans. MRI uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves and computer technology to generate detailed diagnostic images.  MRI is non-invasive; there is no harmful radiation as with other forms of imaging. When having an MRI scan, all metallic items must be removed before scanning.  The MRI Technologist will guide you during the 30-45 minute scan to hold still so that quality images, without blurry motion artefacts, can be obtained.  You will be given hearing protections as MRI is noisy but painless. MRIs are performed in a hospital where waiting times can be up to a year or performed very quickly in a private facility.

Nanaimo MRI, Inc.
NanaimoMRI.ca