with Carol Belanger, BA, RM, BHS
10am to 11:15am, at KIHC
$75 for the 7 week series on Mondays: July 8th to August 26th (no class Civic Holiday Monday, August 5th), and/or
$65 for the 6 week series on Fridays: July 12th to August 30th (no class August 2nd or 9th)
“I will be teaching a series of seemingly gentle flowing exercises, that in fact through Qigong provide many health benefits for our bodies and also for our mental, emotional, and spirit health. Classes provide an active and dynamic forum for strengthening your physical healing capacity. You will learn about the body, breath, energy and meditative mind. You are welcome to sign up for Mondays, Fridays or both days.”
Ever wondered what acupuncture is like? Are you in pain, feeling down, irritable, not sleeping, always sick, stressed, trying to quit smoking, experiencing difficulties with digestion, unable to focus…acupuncture can help! In fact, acupuncture can help with most health concerns…please don’t be shy, drop-by and ask me!
Beginning May 27th every Monday from 4:30pm-6:30pm,
Most patients associate having high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugars with their risk of having a heart attack, stroke or developing type 2 diabetes. A fascinating new look at some old data from the famous Framingham study has found that these risk factors also accurately predict the 10 year risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia. Some symptoms of cognitive decline could include forgetfulness, difficulty following instructions, trouble making decisions or irrational thoughts and emotions.
Another 2013 study in Sweden took these findings further by following approximately 500 women at high risk of a heart attack or stroke, as determined by the Framingham risk assessment. This assessment takes into account blood pressure, cholesterol levels, age and smoking. Some of the women in the study were treated with 81mg aspirin per day.
Facilitated by Occupational Therapist Megan Edgelow, BSc(OT), MSc(RHBS), OT Reg.(Ont.)
This program is based on leading research from the Baycrest Centre for Brain Fitness.
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am for 5 weeks at KIHC
May 22-June 19 OR August 7-September 4
$150 for the 5-week series, registration includes a participant workbook
To register, call Megan Edgelow at 613-331-1449, or email [email protected]
Designed for people 50+, this 5-week program is intended to answer your questions about memory and aging:
with Carol Belanger, BA, RM, BHS
10am to 11:15am, at KIHC
$65 for the 6 week series
6 Mondays: May 13th to June 24th (no class Victoria Day), and/or
6 Fridays: May 24th to June 28th
“I will be teaching a series of seemingly gentle flowing exercises, that in fact through Qigong provide many health benefits for our bodies and also for our mental, emotional, and spirit health. Classes provide an active and dynamic forum for strengthening your physical healing capacity. You will learn about the body, breath, energy and meditative mind. You are welcome to sign up for Mondays, Fridays or both days.”
In 2011 a provocative new study from Sweden was released that made headlines. The study followed over 3000 women from 1985 to 2001, examining for rates of breast cancer, periodontal disease and missing molars. They found a higher rate of breast cancer in those with periodontal disease and even higher rates in those women with missing molars! While the exact link is not yet known, there are a few suspected causes.
Periodontal disease is a condition where chronic gum inflammation causes receding gums, which can lead to loss of teeth. We know that this condition causes chronic inflammation due to toxins produced by the bacteria living in inflamed gums or in infected teeth. A 2010 study in China found that chronic periodontal disease led to genetic changes to the DNA
Anyone who has had, or been around someone experiencing jaw discomfort, knows that it is no laughing matter. It is a class of pain unto itself, and it makes perfect sense, since we use our mouths more or less constantly throughout our day. Talking, biting and chewing our food, yawning, and most of our facial expressions all involve significant work by our mouth and jaw muscles. Not surprisingly, some of these muscles are among the strongest muscles in our body. So what happens when these muscles get sore?
You may be surprised to hear that massage therapy is a VERY effective way to deal with sore jaw muscles. Often referred to as TMJ pain (much easier to say than ‘Temporomandibular Joint’), TMJ dysfunction is fairly common, and can arise for a variety of reasons. Your TMJ is just in front of your ear, and where your lower jaw articulates with your skull. Teeth grinding, trauma (like a blow to the jaw, especially with the mouth open), improper positioning of the teeth, postural issues, and even prolonged dental work can all cause TMJ dysfunction. Interestingly though, apart from some serious dental work (i.e. having your mouth open for an hour or more at a time!), or some stress-related teeth grinding, the most common contributing factor to TMJ pain is tight neck muscles! When our necks our tight,
with Carol Belanger, BA, RM, BHS
10am to 11:15am, at KIHC
$65 for the 6 week series
From Hibernation to Rejuvenation:
6 Mondays: March 25th to May 6th (no class Easter Monday), and/or
6 Fridays: April 5th to May 10th
The liver is a wedge shaped organ found in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity. It is essential for the digestion and metabolism of food, breakdown of toxins, drugs, production of blood clotting factors and storage of blood.
The health of our organs influences our emotional health and vice versa. When our bodies are functioning with good health, we feel more in balance, and a relaxed internal environment is created. When organs are in disharmony, our energy and circulation becomes sluggish, the balance of our health is tipped, body systems become compromised and emotional disturbances can also result. Depression and anger are two emotions specifically associated with the liver.
The liver’s functioning also influences the health of the other organs. For example, if the liver is not performing optimally, our digestive system is compromised, our kidneys must perform a greater detoxification role, and the work of the spleen is not smooth. Uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, belching, diarrhea, and others may be present, at which point a visit with a naturopath may be indicated to support regaining liver health.
To strengthen the health of your liver and other organs,
By Megan Edgelow, BSc(OT), MSc(RHBS), OT Reg.(Ont.), Occupational Therapist
Memory and aging can be a source of worry for many people. Common questions include: What memory changes should I expect as I grow older? What is normal and when should I seek health expertise? If I sometimes forget, is something wrong with my brain? Can I improve my memory?
These are excellent questions to ask, and an interest in your memory shows that you are invested in your health and well-being as you age. The good news is, there are many things you can do to improve your memory and daily function. Difficulties with memory are not an inevitable outcome of aging.
When someone’s memory or daily function is obviously impaired, seeking medical assistance is a natural step; the healthcare system is equipped to manage conditions such as dementia. However, for people who notice their memory is changing with age, but don’t have a serious memory impairment, a gap is left. They are often too well to need typical medical treatment, but can be left concerned about their memory, and frustrated by changes they notice.
We respectfully acknowledge that Kingston Integrated Healthcare is situated on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee territory. Since time immemorial they have cared for these lands and waters, and we are grateful. We recognize that a healthy environment is essential to the wellbeing of all people and all life.
