1. What is a drill sergeant? 2. What is the perfect cure for dandruff? 3. Which is faster, hot or cold? 4. There’s a key that opens no doors but fills your stomach, what key is it? 5. What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus?
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Brain Teaser Answers
1. An Army Dentist 2. Baldness 3. Hot’s faster. You can catch a cold 4. A turkey 5. Claustrophobic
Book Club
Prevent and Defeat Cancer Naturally by Ron Harder, Nutritional Health Consultant. Did you ever wonder how a disease such as cancer gets started in your body? This book is a guide on how you can prevent cancer from developing. It describes how to remove the toxins within you that can cause you to become ill. The author explains medical concepts in layman’s terms so it is easy to read and understand. The goal of the book is to encourage you to take better care of yourself so that you can live a longer, happier life.
Words to Live By
We wish you and your family a joyful, bright, healthy, prosperous and happiest new year ahead! Happy New Year!
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life
Maintaining good oral health isn’t just about keeping your teeth and gums healthy – it can have an impact on the rest of your body as well. Research suggests that a buildup of dental plaque can be linked to other health issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and even various types of infections. Brushing and flossing away dental plaque each day can help keep buildup under control and limit your risk of other issues linked to poor oral health. It’s important to see your dentist regularly to ensure your teeth, gums, and other oral tissue are in tip-top shape.
A Collaborative Plan for Your Injury
It can be frustrating when getting treated by a single practitioner for weeks with no end in sight. At Origin Integrated Health, we go for a collaborative approach! We offer you an individualized treatment plan to follow that most often involves collaboration between experts in the field. We treat the cause of your pain and focus on strengthening your imbalances in motion. We call upon:
• Myofascial techniques and Class IV Laser with a Chiropractor
• Inter-muscular Stimulation or Acu-Stimulation with a Physiotherapist or Acupuncturist.
• Active Rehab with an Athletic Therapist or Kinesiologist.
• Injection therapy with Naturopaths and Acupuncturists.
Let’s make you a master plan to get YOU BETTER!
Invest in Your Wellness
The benefits of floatation therapy are numerous and far-reaching. One of the most appealing benefits is enhancing creativity, learning, and memory to give a boost to our ability to think, learn, and solve problems. Flotation therapy can also help us relax, which can lead to reduced blood pressure and cortisol levels, elevated moods, better sleep, and improved self-esteem. Other physical benefits include faster muscle recovery thanks to flotation therapy’s ability to reduce lactic acid and perceived pain levels, as well as fewer tension headaches from a tight neck and tense shoulders. Take some time to float yourself to wellness!
Prostate Health
Prostatic hyperplasia and urinary difficulties are caused by dysfunction in the Kidney and
Bladder organ systems. Pathogenic factors such as dampness accumulation, heat, or Qi
stagnation will obstruct the smooth function of the urinary system. They can be caused by
genetic factors, stress or improper diet. Treatment with herbal medicine will work to eliminate
the pathogenic factors while strengthening the person’s vitality to unblock urination and
regulate the urinary passages.
How is Your Muscle Health?
Muscle health is key to your overall health and wellness. The health of your muscles is affected by nutrition, lifestyle, and activity levels. Inactivity is the biggest contributor which may result in low muscle mass and decreased strength, and function. Want to change your outcome? Start by knowing where you’re at. A baseline litmus test can assess how you sit to stand, how fast your gait is, and your overall strength and endurance. The key to a winning strategy is to be proactive about your heath! Decrease sedentary time, increase leisure activity, and have structured exercise. You only get one body – so it’s important to keep it in working order!
Building Blocks of Movement
When working out, you may find yourself gravitating towards more intense forms of exercise, but taking things back to the building blocks of movement has its merits too. You can support both how you feel and move, prevent injury, and revolutionize what you get out of your workouts. Practicing gentler movement and attending massage therapy can help you connect with your body’s needs and tendencies. Rather than building strength on a house of cards, develop good muscle coordination and create a solid foundation.
Meet Your Practitioner
Dustin Kseniuk is a practicing LPN who graduated from nursing school with honours from Discovery Community College in July 2018. He also has advanced footcare training with PEDEducation through the University of the Fraser Valley. Originally from Saskatchewan, Dustin moved to the island in 2014 and has been working as a nurse and living in Courtenay since 2018. Dustin started his business to provide nail trimming and filing, callus and corn reduction, complete lower limb assessment, as-needed referrals, and much more from the comfort of clients’ homes. The business is fully insured and provides easy access to professional footcare.
