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Health WEALTH Health WEALTH Talk to a pharmacist about vaccines

Talk to a pharmacist about vaccines

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There are people multiple facets to optimizing one’s personal health;who don’t have all those is nutrition. the building to keep overriding There blocks are people who themselves intact don’t have the building blocks todietarily. keep This includes notdietarily. only the themselves intact ability to cut carbs and This includes not only the trans/regular fats out of ability to cut carbs and the diet in the trans/regular fatssearch out of to lose weight but the diet in the search to ensure to lose weight but they are to ensure getting they are the getting right the things right tothings keep their bodies to keep and minds their bodies andfuncminds tioning funcat the tioning highest at thelevel through highest level daily through daily

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These include natural food sources of fibre, protein, stresses. minerals and vitamins.

These include natural food sources of fibre, protein, What often results with bad dietary habits is people minerals and vitamins. have lowoften levels of potassium, iron, What results with bad magnesium, dietary habitsand is people which directly translate into muscle cramping and have low levels of potassium, magnesium, and iron, lethargy.

Your body needs things to ensure which directly translate intothese muscle cramping andyour brain and nervous system are running in top shape, lethargy. Your body needs these things to ensure yourand they are depleted. brain andeasily nervous system are running in top shape, and Many people don’t recognize that basic nutritional they are easily depleted. health the keydon’t to sorecognize many more from mood Manyispeople thatthings: basic nutritional and achieving their personal and fitness goals, proper health is the key to so many more things: from to mood functioning at work and in relationships.

Proper levels and achieving their personal and fitness goals, to proper of minerals are normally by aProper balanced diet, functioning at work and inencouraged relationships. levels but if a person doesn’t know they are low on anything, of minerals are normally encouraged by a balanced diet, andififathey aren’t quiteknow feelingthey fullare of energy, they should but person doesn’t low on anything, check in with their doctors for a blood test—especially and if they aren’t quite feeling full of energy, they should peopleinwho not doctors eat complete meals.test—especially check withdotheir for a blood This is especially important with elderly people. people who do not eat complete meals.

Supplementation for the elderly more oftenpeople. than not This is especially important with elderly includes a calcium supplement, especially in those Supplementation for the elderly more often than notwho are prone to osteoporosis, and Vitamin D is something includes a calcium supplement, especially in those who we prone shouldtoallosteoporosis, be supplementing throughDthe winter. are and Vitamin is something Pharmacists are always available to discuss nutrition, we should all be supplementing through the winter. personal supplements and recommend whole food Pharmacists are always available to discuss nutrition, sources of nutrition. personal supplements and recommend whole food Flu season is coming sources of nutrition.

Flu season is coming up fastis(October Flu season coming to January).

People are reminded that pharmacists able to Flu season is coming up fast (Octoberare to now January). administer flu shots, depending on product availability.

People are reminded that pharmacists are now able to Supplies should be rolling out within the next three to administer flu shots, depending on product availability. four weeks.

Call or visit your pharmacist to ask about Supplies should be rolling out within the next three to getting your flu shot. four weeks. Call or visit your pharmacist to ask about The government provides flu and pneumonia shots getting your flu shot. free for those 65 years and older, as pneumonia well as thoseshots at high The government provides flu and risk of contracting or experiencing complications a free for those 65 years and older, as well as those atashigh result of a flu. risk of contracting or experiencing complications as a Pharmacists result of a flu. are also able to provide to the public travel and other vaccines as Hepatitis A and Pharmacists are also able such to provide to the public B, pneumonia and tetanus.

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Popularity of yoga heats up with benefits of infrared

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t seems every corner you turn these days you spot someone with a yoga mat over their shoulder heading off to a class.

Yoga has become a popular alternative to traditional workouts because people are discovering it has health benefits beyond reaching your fitness goals. Most of us know the common benefits, like building your flexibility, strength and toning your body, but some advantages run deeper than that. They just might take a little longer to discover.

Yoga is known to improve your breathing, which is good for anyone with a physical lifestyle, but especially for people with a high level of aerobic activity in their life.

Yoga also helps you decrease stress and calms the mind, and as a result it is believed to lower blood pressure and heart rate, and in turn benefit people who struggle with high blood pressure or heart disease.

People who take yoga classes often talk about the positive changes they have felt as a result of yoga.

There are a number of classes available locally— regular yoga, stretch yoga and infrared yoga.

Infrared yoga adds health benefits to regular yoga classes. Infrared heaters offer warming when light is converted to heat. It is safe and is believed to be easy on body tissues in a way other heat sources are not.

The health benefits are unlimited: from detoxification to increasing circulation, stress release, weight loss, alleviating symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, decreasing muscle soreness and inflammation, lowering blood pressure and stress and improving the immune system.

Infrared yoga can be healthy and beneficial for people of all ages, too.

Infrared yoga has so many benefits because the heat stimulates endorphins, creating a relaxed and happy state. The heat penetrates deep into the body tissue in a way that traditional heat cannot.

Give infrared yoga a try: not only will you see a difference in your fitness level, but you will not believe the changes it makes to your mind and body.

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How’s your financial health?

C onsider the term ‘financial well-being’. What comes to mind?

Is it the ability to make superior financial decisions or fund an existing lifestyle comfortably? Do you equate it to a lack of financial stress or how much money one has in the bank?

To me, financial well-being is having the confidence that you can afford an adequate lifestyle in the future. Of course, “adequate” is a relative concept. Regardless if you are starting to save or are already in retirement, investing in conservative, dividend-paying securities can assist in your overall financial well-being.

Recent years of market volatility have now provided us with a unique vantage point from which to judge how this ‘dividend-paying’ asset class performs, and the benefits of investing in these stocks have stood the test of time.

What is a dividend?

It is a cash payment made to stockholders using net profits from a company’s day to day operations. Companies that pay their

shareholders dividends are typically large, established businesses that reside in mature sectors of the economy (such as telecommunications, banking or utilities).

Why do dividends provide taxadvantaged income?

Because dividends represent an after-tax payout of earnings from the company, an income tax credit known as the “dividend tax credit” is available to investors who earn dividend income through investment in the shares of Canadian corporations.

The dividend tax credit (which effectively lowers your tax rate) can be a considerable benefit when compared with fully taxable interest payments received from other income-paying investments like bonds and GICs. By including dividend investments in a diversified portfolio, you can benefit from the income the dividends provide as well as potential capital appreciation of the stock.

Over the long term, dividends pay off.

Stocks that pay dividends have historically outperformed nondividend-paying stocks over the long term.

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Mind these guidelines and your wallet will thank you

ake care of your septic tank and it will take care of you. As a rule of thumb have it emptied every three years, although there are exceptions—and these will be explained.

The amount of people in your household and size of your tank dictate how often you should have tank emptied. For example if you have a 1000-gallon tank and four people with no garbage disposal, you should get your tank pumped every two to three years.

With only two people you can wait four to five years.

To protect your septic field, cut down all large trees and shrubs near the tank and drain field. Willow trees have a very aggressive root system and should not be anywhere near your field or tank.

Don’t flush or pour anything that is nonbiodegradable down your drain. If you do they will not break down and can clog the tank, drain field and destroy the bacteria that aids in

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Keep heavy objects away from your tank and drain field as they could compromise your system.

Using environmentally friendly products such as dish soap, hand soap and laundry detergent is ideal. There are also septic friendly toilet paper and wet wipes. Use a special product available at waste disposal companies to keep your septic system running smoothly. Adding a live bacteria annually will keep your septic system working at it’s best.

Some information on how to minimize the water entering your septic system: install a low flow shower, sink faucets, pressurized toilet and eco-washing machine to name a few. Having your tank emptied on a regular basis is an affordable way to keep your system running smoothly. The alternative? A new septic field, which can cost thousands of dollars.

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Get ready for winter From / 10 Gutters, Roof and Drains

Check for missing, damaged or warped shingles and replace, as necessary before you get stuck with a leak.

Check the gutters and downspouts for proper fastening, and re-secure if

loose or sagging.

Clean gutters of any debris.

Make sure downspouts extend away from the house by at least five feet to prevent foundation water damage.

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Even more rewarding to investors than a steady stream of dividend income is a growing stock.

investors are now looking to more attractive, dividendpaying stocks instead.

Consider adding conservative, dividend paying stocks to your portfolio for your financial well-being.

Ready for WINTER?

Why dividends now?

Yield has always been a desired commodity but in the current market environment, yield on interest bearing investments such as bonds is extremely low. As has a result, he weather only now started turning from beautiful summer sun and warmth to autumn showers and cooler temperatures. Before we know it, winter will be upon us. Is your home ready?

Here is a handy winter preparation checklist to keep on hand.

Conduct a thorough inspection before the season’s first cold snap as part of your winter preparation.

Give your home a onceover and tend to winter preparation tasks and repairs before the year’s first sign of winter. Getting the exterior of the home ready for the cold winds, snow and ice is critical for keeping Old Man Winter out and keeping it warm and toasty inside. By being proactive, you’ll lower your energy bills, increase the efficiency and lifespan of your home’s components, and make

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Check all the weatherstripping around windows and doorframes for leaks to prevent heat loss.

Replace weatherstripping, if necessary.

Examine wooden window frames for signs of rot or decay. Repair or replace framing to maintain structural integrity.

Check for drafts around windows and doors. Caulk inside and out, where necessary, to keep heat from escaping.

Inspect windows for cracks, broken glass, or gaps. Repair or replace, if needed.

Lawn, Garden and Deck

Trim overgrown branches back from the house and electrical wires to prevent icedover or wind-swept branches from causing property damage or a power problem.

Aerate the lawn, reseed, and apply a winterizing fertilizer to promote deep-root growth come spring.

Ensure rain drains away from the house to avoid foundation problems. The dirt grade — around the exterior of your home — should slope away from the house. Add extra dirt to low areas, as necessary.

Remove any attached hoses and store them away for the winter to prevent cracks, preserve their shapes, and prolong their life. Wrap outside faucets with covers to prevent water damage.

Shut off exterior faucets.

Drain water from outdoor pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads to protect against pipe bursts.

Clean leaves and dirt between the boards of wooden decks to thwart mold and mildew growth.

Inspect outdoor lighting

around the property. Good illumination will help minimize the chance of accidents on icy walkways at night.

Check handrails on exterior stairs to make sure they’re well secured.

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Bring all seasonal tools inside and spray them with a coating of lightweight oil to prevent rust. Weatherize your lawn mower by cleaning off mud, leaves, grass, and debris.

Sharpen ice choppers and inspect snow shovels to make sure they’re ready for another season of work.

Make sure you have an ample supply of ice melt or sand on hand for walkways, and the driveway.

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Inspect the firebox and flue system to ensure that they’re clean of any soot or creosote.

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Iridology is the art and science of reading the condition of the body and the predisposition to imbalance in the body through markings and physical makeup of the iris of the eye.

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Each area of the body is represented in a corresponding area of the iris, which makes reading the body and art of seeing through the windows of the eyes.

When the practitioner combines what they see with the appropriate nutrition, lifestyle changes and planning, you gain a uniquely personal program that fits with the fabric of your specific physical makeup.

Iridology is very easy to learn and is as simple to do as taking a look at the map in front of you. Just don’t blink, or you might miss it.

This article was provided by Lori-Ann MacLeod, BA CHHP EBM R.S.T. Reiki MT. MacLeod is lead instructor at Windsong College of Healing Arts.

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