Back to school signifies many things for kids. It is a return to friendships, learning and routines. For others, it may be daunting, riddled with nervousness or fear. Here are some tips to watch for that may suggest your child is struggling with a return to school. They may report nausea, headaches or stomach upset, possibly without a fever. Some may have increased jitters, difficulties falling asleep, or settling down. If your notice changes, we suggest checking in with them. You know your child best and sometimes the simple check-in can be the most effective treatment to the back to school blues.
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Book Club: Kick Ass Kick Addiction
A book designed to help addicts and their families, start the recovery process from their homes. The author, with 17 years of experience living with an addict, explains how families can help cure drug and alcohol abuse addicts. Full of techniques to help get to the root cause and build self esteem and self confidence.
Ask The Expert
Q: My wife says I should be careful with my glasses around the barbeque. Is she right?
A: Probably. Lenses with anti-reflective coatings can sometimes be damaged by extreme changes in ambient temperature. If you’re cooking at high temperatures, stay back from the heat. Similar heat damage can also occur to glasses left in a hot vehicle.
Community Spotlight: Comox Curves
Located in the Comox Mall and owned by Darcelle Hartling, Comox Curves has something to offer every woman. Darcelle, her circuit coaches Corinne McLellan and Jayde McLellan give a warm welcome to all. Curves is a facility specially designed for women featuring a complete 30- minute workout that’s fun, fast and safe. Using hydraulic machines in a circuit for strength training, Curves can help you develop strength, balance and flexibility while also helping to prevent/alleviate pain from many health issues which may include: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and reduce the symptoms of menopause to name a few.
Relieving Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety
Aromatherapy can help: To a tissue add 10-15 drops of Grapefruit essential oil and place this tissue in the bottom of the school backpack – relieves stress and mental fatigue while bringing peace and relaxation. Add 5 drops of Spearmint essential oil into each gym shoe to keep them fresh – and help with nausea and digestive problems. Keep a few drops of Rosemary essential oil on a tissue in your pocket and pull out when needed – Rosemary can help with respiratory problems and is considered a brain stimulant. Send your children to school with the tools they need to succeed!
How Does Prolozone Work For Chronic Pain?
Prolozone Therapy is an injection technique similar to Prolotherapy that uses ozone. Joints heal much more quickly because ozone is a highly reactive molecule & when injected into a joint capsule it is able to stimulate the fibroblastic joint repairing abilities. This allows for a healing environment within the joint to develop and results in increased range of motion and decreased pain. Because Prolozone has the ability in many cases to actually correct the pathology of the disorder, there is a 75% chance for the chronic pain sufferer to become permanently pain free. By repairing the connective tissue this is all that is needed to permanently reverse chronic pain.
Experience the Power of Inner Peace
Being in a permanent state of stress or anxiety elevates cortisol and adrenaline and depletes serotonin and growth hormones. Our immune system gets overwhelmed which erodes our inner healing capabilities. Rest and relaxation build up our healing resources. A relaxed body is better at reducing inflammation and pain, repairing disease, helping us sleep better, and changing how we respond to stress. When we relax, we heal. Our sessions include brain training technologies to get you into a state of deep relaxation. Our services may be covered by some extended health plans and other funded programs.
Community Spotlight: Willow Medical Aesthetics
Willow Medical Aesthetics is a medical clinic specializing in women’s wellness and needs. Aging, combined with lifestyle and stress factors, brings unwanted visible effects, but with some help it is possible to retain a youthful appearance. The team at Willow Medical Aesthetics is committed to providing clinical treatments with excellent aftercare. Using only quality products and established procedures, with expert skincare and supplements, they can advise on your skin and feminine needs. Complimentary consultations allow clients to learn how the clinic’s Medical Aesthetics, Laser, and Spa treatments, can help them look and feel their best at any age.
Benefits of Home Care for Seniors
For many Canadian seniors, home health care is a key part of aging safely at home. Whether seniors need medical services, personal care, transportation, housekeeping or companionship, home care can help them live independently at home, for as long as possible – and provide peace of mind to their families. At Bayshore Home Health, we’ve been helping seniors age in place for over 50 years. Our customized care plans are designed to provide the support seniors need to continue to live in their own homes. We make home care simple – your dedicated Care Manager works with you to design a customized care plan to provide the support you need at home. Talk to your family about aging in place safely, with the supports you need.
Fall Prevention Tips
Falls in the home are all too common and making a few modifications in the home can prevent dangerous situations, such as slippery floors, poor lighting, loose rugs, electrical cords and clutter. Visit each room in your home. Then look at the space objectively and ask: Is this safe? Are there objects or items that present a falls risk? If so, think about the many ways to create a safer home: wear non slip socks or slippers, use night lights in dark hallways, remove throw rugs, keep electrical cords safely hidden behind furniture and organize your projects so they are off the floor and out of walkways.
Ozone Therapy Increases Oxygen Utilization
What makes us healthy and invulnerable to disease? Discover this for yourself right now. Hold your breath for 60 seconds. What happened? Clearly there is absolutely nothing as critical to our health as oxygen metabolism. Oxygen utilization is the single most important predictor of your risk for degenerative disease and premature aging. As we get older our cells become less able to efficiently use the oxygen we breathe, some as much as 50%! Ozone therapy activates the immune system, prevents free radical damage and helps the body detoxify, the ultimate preventative tool to stay healthy and happy into old age.
