You aren’t alone.
If you need mental health support, reach out through 811, make an appointment with your family doctor or sign up for a free PCN workshop:
https://albertafindadoctor.ca/workshops/home
For more tips and a better understanding of stress management, visit
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Drumheller Associated Physicians would like to wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
On Monday January 2nd, the clinic will be open 8:30am – 5:00pm
The walk-in clinic will be open 12:00pm – 5:00pm
With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, let’s all remember to drink responsibly.
#DYK the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has newly proposed guidelines for alcohol consumption
Canadians should stick to a maximum of two drinks per week to reduce their risk of negative health consequences.
Tips to reduce your drinking:
🍻 stick to the limits you’ve set for yourself
🍷 choose drinks with a lower percentage of alcohol
🍸 drink slowly in small sips and always have a pitcher of water on hand
🥤 for every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink
🍹 try some alcohol-free cocktail recipes
Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about your alcohol consumption.
See current @Health Canada guidelines: http://bit.ly/3FDYduw
#HealthyLifestyle #Alcohol #DrinkResponsibly #NewYearsEve #ABHealth
Mindful eating not only helps you make healthier eating choices but also helps you enjoy your food more.
Mindful eating has been shown to help with weight loss, reduce binge eating and improve a general sense of well-being.
Here are seven tips for eating mindfully over the holidays:
1. Prepare to eat
Do you practice mindful eating? For more information on mindful eating, visit http://bit.ly/3gOdPTz
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On the 12th Day of Christmas…know the risks.
Across Canada, we face a number of hazards, such as earthquakes in BC, blizzards in Nunavut and ice storms in Ontario. Knowing the risks where you are can help you better prepare and eliminate stress… especially during the holiday season.
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/rgnl/ab-en.aspx
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/index-en.aspx
#getprepared #safetycanada #publicsafetycanada #isyourfamilyprepared #12daysofholidaysafety
On the 11th Day of Christmas …learn first aid.
Knowing first aid could save a life. Locally offered courses at React First Aid Training: https://reactfirstaid.ca/ or contact Canadian Red Cross or St. John Ambulance to find out about first aid courses in your area.
#getprepared #safetycanada #publicsafetycanada #reactfirstaidtraining #isyourfamilyprepared #12daysofholidaysafety
On the 10th Day of Christmas…prevent illness.
Help prevent seasonal influenza from spreading by:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/flu-influenza.html
A flu shot is the safest and most effective way to prevent infection, to reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get sick, and to keep from spreading the virus to others: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza/influenza.aspx
#getprepared #safetycanada #publicsafetycanada #publichealthservices #albertahealthservices #isyourfamilyprepared #12daysofholidaysafety #governmentofalberta
On the Ninth Day of Christmas…prepare your vehicle for an emergency.
Install winter tires and make sure windshield washer fluid is always topped up. Prepare a kit to keep in your vehicle in case of an emergency, with items such as a blanket, a candle in a deep can and matches, and first aid kit with a seat belt cutter. Use this emergency car kit list to help you: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/kts/cr-kt-en.aspx
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