The world is different, but does that mean you stop looking after your health? Health is your biggest asset! So what better time to start changing it? The first thing to do is take action towards your health goal. Know that this first attempt at action will be the worst because you have NO momentum or skills. Momentum is MOVEMENT, and because you’re learning it gets easier. Improving your health is about remembering your why, realizing excuses are valid, the world isn’t fair, and the only way out is to start! Now, is the time to take control of your health!

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Frustrated with how slow symptom resolution can take? You’re not alone! There’s a lot of healing that goes beyond what any manual therapy can do. When an old injury has long since healed, what lingers is years of built up guarding, fear, compensations, resistance, and exhaustion. Your symptoms are real, and your frustrations understandable. I like to combine massage therapy with gentle movement explorations. The relief a massage provides allows the opportunity to come back to your breath, connect with your body and get out of your head and into your bones. In the case of an old injury, we can use gentle movement to finish healing.

Q: Does anyone wear hard contact lenses any longer? My mom had them in the 1970’s.
A: Yes; the modern equivalents are called rigid gas permeable lenses, and they can still be a great choice for certain eye problems. They are less common than soft contact lenses, so you may need to ask around to see where they are obtainable.

Make your home smell warm and cozy with the help of essential oils. Oils such as Cinnamon, Clove Bud, and Nutmeg may be used to simulate the warm smells of baking. In your diffuser, add 3-5 drops and notice how a cold room starts to feel pleasant and inviting. If you wish to make your home smell like a winter forest, Black Spruce, Cedarwood, and Pine essential oils are great to use. If you are looking for a pre-made winter blend, our Winter Warmth diffuser blend may be perfect for you. This synergy of Birch, Bitter Orange, Cinnamon, Pine, and Vetivert will remind you that there is warmth even in the coldest months.

If you get migraine headaches often, you may wonder if there’s anything you can do to prevent them. Botox was approved in 2010 for adults who get chronic migraines. Botox works by blocking chemicals called neurotransmitters that carry pain signals from your brain. Botox is like a roadblock in that pathway. It stops the chemicals before they get to the nerve endings around your head and neck. Studies have shown that Botox cut down the total number of days migraine sufferers have headaches. They also have more “crystal-clear” – pain-free – days each month, and they report fewer days off work.

Covid19 has shaken us, disrupted our routines, and as per public health order closures, rendered our favourite casinos and gaming centres inaccessible. As a result, some players may have altered their gambling habits by migrating to online platforms. This shift in play may heighten risk factors such as isolation, unchecked substance use, lack of in-person connections as well as the use of credit to gamble. The Responsible & Problem Gambling Program remains committed to serving the people of BC 24/7. Our support services include outreach, education and counselling services, are FREE of charge, and available by phone, text, web chat, or in person.

When your knees chronically hurt you are told they are a sign of aging and degeneration, which is very true … but did you know there is a method of treatment to regenerate your knees? Prolozone therapy results in about 75% of chronic pain sufferers to become permanently pain free. Chronic pain occurs in areas of the body that are especially vulnerable to the effects of decreased oxygen utilization and aging. Prolozone therapy with procaine, natural anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins & minerals and ozone gives the tissues what they need to heal. And as they heal, the circulation to the knees is re-established.

Our natural evolutionary response when we get stressed, or as seasons change is to ensure we have adequate energy for the next challenge. During this time, we often crave sugary treats, from pumpkin spiced lattes, to our kids hallowe’en stash. However, because sweets helps to provide us raw energy, and is a natural pain response to stress; it’s very easy to get hooked on it! As kids young and old alike are excited for treats this month, it may help to be aware of this craving, to check-in with our stress levels before we consume those tricky treats.