We’ve all heard that skin is the largest organ in our body. But many of us give it less than diligent care. We’re much more likely to labour over our hair, nails and even teeth than we are to take proper care of our skin. While drugstore products can be effective and certainly have their uses, you may still notice issues that don’t seem to … [Read more...]
When you are a part of a retirement community, you’re also a part of the fun. Stouffville Creek Retirement Residence offers weekly entertainment for its residents; instead of having to venture out to find activities to enjoy, the residence brings the entertainment home. It could be music; it could be a speaker; or even an antique travelling … [Read more...]
While we would all like to be healthy and fit, busy schedules and multiple demands on our time can make a regular exercise routine seem impossible. The good news is that you don’t have to magically find multiple free hours each week. You can improve your well-being just 30 minutes at a time. Chryssalis Skin Renu in Woodbridge has launched … [Read more...]
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is nestled in York Region and is an eclectic mix of urban and rural. That means the people are still small-town friendly, but you get all the advantages of life in a big city. In fact, Stouffville’s slogan is “Country close to the City.” To the south of Stouffville is Markham, a large town with a large … [Read more...]
If you have deep facial wrinkles, “smoker’s mouth”, or hereditary lines around your lips, several medical cosmetic products currently on the market can help minimize their appearance. Advanced dermal fillers are often referred to as “a face lift without the surgery”. They add volume, lift and can remove deep wrinkles that unnecessarily … [Read more...]
At Stouffville Creek we believe that the best time to move to retirement living is when you are still able to make your own decisions, on your own terms. Don’t wait until there is no alternative left. Retirement is not the end but the beginning of a new life, a new you. You’re free from property taxes, summer gardening/winter shoveling … [Read more...]
Eye glasses are designed to improve people’s vision and help them see their very best. However, to ensure that eye glasses are working properly and providing the maximum clarity possible requires an effective anti-reflection coating. This is a special coating that reduces glare from the sun, incandescent lights and other sources and keeps people … [Read more...]
Fitness is a highly personalized activity, from the where and when to the what and how. There’s no neatly packaged solution that works equally well for everyone or that will find equal appeal among a broad range of tastes and interests. A world of options exists for those looking to make fitness fit their needs and desires. In the maze of … [Read more...]
People get massages for a variety of reasons. Some find it helps relieve pain; others do it for relaxation. Many are drawn to massage for the pressure itself. Shiatsu and Chinese Tuina are two traditional forms of massage that originated in the east. Shiatsu is a Japanese word that means “finger pressure”; tuina is a Chinese word for a … [Read more...]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Canadians with diabetes. If you have diabetes, it is imperative that you learn about your risk for developing cardiovascular problems. Certain factors put someone at a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke. These include having diabetes for more than 15 years, circulation problems, … [Read more...]