Red Deer Beds and Bedding - Jerry Simmering

http://theexperts.ca/blog/2016/10/19/red-deer-beds-bedding-jerry-simmering/

BEDDING:  How important is THREAD COUNT?

Is a higher number a better sheet?

Thread count is the number of vertical and horizontal threads per square inch of fabric. Not long ago, sheets typically had thread counts of 120 with 60 horizontal and 60 vertical threads. In the 1960's a sheet with 180 thread count (percale) was considered a luxury. Good sheets today range anywhere from 200 – 800 thread count and you will occasionally see numbers over 1000.

To get that higher number, manufacturers use thinner strands of thread twisted together as if they were one. Then they double, triple, or even quadruple the thread count to make the number more attractive to the consumer. It ups the count but doesn't give you a better sheet. The sweet spot is 400.

In a Consumer Report ``sheet test`` their top scoring percale sheet had a thread count of only 270. Instead of focusing solely on the thread count number one should focus on the fabric the sheets are made of.

Cotton is by far the most-loved fabric for sheets. It is soft, durable, and breathes well. The highest quality, softest sheets use cotton with extra long fibres called long-staple fibres. Long-staple cotton includes: Egyptian Cotton, Pima and Supima.

SATEEN is cotton made with a satin weave that produces a very soft, lustrous feel.

COMBED COTTON has been combed to remove the short fibres and leave the long ones which make for a strong, soft fabric.

Is there anything better than sliding into a bed made with good quality sheets?

Red Deer Natural Healing - Cheryl Markovich

http://theexperts.ca/blog/2016/10/19/red-deer-natural-healing-cheryl-markovich/

It's Brain Health Time!

As we move into September some of us have to sharpen up on some cognitive skills that have been put to rest over the summer.  It is back to work or school for a lot of us, including myself.  It's time for schedules, executive decisions and a balancing act for moms with children starting back to school.  Our brain controls it all.  So what happens when our brain is off?  Life is off, including emotions, concentration, memory, relationships, careers and most aspects of health and well being.

After a couple of accidents, which led to concussions and trauma I began to experience some of these symptoms.  This was challenging my ability to function as a wife, mother, grandmother and health leader.  These symptoms put me on a quest for better brain health.  Science has proven that the brain is ever changing itself through a process known as neuroplasticity.  Very encouraging for symptoms of brain fog, memory loss, poor focus and concentration, low energy, insomnia, depression, weight gain and a host of other chronic diseases.  All warning symptoms and early aging degeneration!

These symptoms are all too common in our Clinic.  In observing live and dry blood cell analysis we can identify systemic stress resulting from an overload of toxins in the body and brain.  Toxins may be environmental, nutritional, media induced or just toxic chronic stress resulting in burn out.

Most of us know about cutting out sugars, wheat and processed foods if we want to lose weight and toxicity.  But what we may not know is they release high concentrations of glutamate, a powerful excitotoxin that influences impulsivity, agitation, anxiety, anger, restlessness and aggression.  This brain toxicity leads to inflammation and inflammation equals pain.  What about brain pain?  Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, fatigue, headaches, memory problems and many more brain based challenges are the result of brain pain.

Throughout the month of October we are offering specials to get your blood checked and help you make better brain choices.  Choices that will affect all areas of your life and the lives of those you love. Come and learn how to love your brain and stop killing it by running on adrenaline and cortisol (your stress hormone).  Come and learn how forgiveness increases energy, releases stress, depression and addictive cravings.  Learn about the power of forgiveness because without it we become victims. As one professional stated “when we are victims we become 70 years old and still act like 7 year olds!”   Learn about the power of gratitude and how that affects not only your brain but your physical health.   These are just a couple of examples of things you can do to increase your brain health.

Book your appointment today ----- your brain and your pocketbook will love you for it.  You will receive a 20% discount with this article and another discount for all your referrals.  We believe in healthy brains and healthy bodies for a healthy future.

Red Deer Air Conditioners and Heaters - Brad Johnson

http://theexperts.ca/blog/2016/10/19/red-deer-air-conditioners-heaters-brad-johnson/

The cooler weather is an early signal to start preparing for the new season ahead.

Your furnace may have fired up by now, and the smell of settled dust burning off the heat exchanger reminds you that you may need a seasonal tune up.

Of course, furnaces are never “maintenance free” some important things to consider to prepare your furnace for heating season are:

1. Check and replace furnace air filter (Plugged and dirty filters are the leading cause of furnace overheating)

2. Remove front door panels and inspect for cleanliness, water leakage, corrosion, or signs of heat scorching on the sides of the burner panel (heat scorching could be a sign of a cracked heat exchanger)


3. Replace the lower panel, turn thermostat on, and watch the burner flame. It should be solid blue with a slight orange tip.

4. Listen to the motor(s) and note if there are any unusual sounds. If so, professional service may be necessary.

5. Replace the batteries in your thermostat. Most modern (digital) thermostats require new batteries every couple years.

6. Turn on humidifier, clean and replace pad if needed.

This short list of preventative maintenance can be done once or twice a year, however with most modern furnaces, professional service is important to test other functions such as motor performance, flame sensing, and safety functions.

Visit us at http://www.comfortecheating.com/

Red Deer Dent Repair - Paul Howard

We have had a number of customers come in lately who were sure they had missed being hit by hail this summer, most of it from Southern Alberta, only to find when they washed the car, or worse when they went to trade in their vehicle, that they had a damaged vehicle after all.

Some of the hail that swept through the area was very small.  Some was huge. In the right light, especially the lower angle of the sun at this time of year, the light damage is evident.  Make sure to take a look at your vehicle from a low angle in the early evening as the sun is going down.  If you are at all uncertain, call us up at 403-340-3177 for a FREE evaluation.  We'll put your vehicle in under our lighting and, if there's anything there, it'll show up!

Maintain the maximum trade value of your vehicle by having your repairs done without sanding, filling, and repainting! Don't wait until you're trading your car in for the dealership to point it out to you!

Visit us at http://www.dentclinic.com/

Medicine Hat Medical Cosmetics - Dr. Burger

http://theexperts.ca/blog/2016/10/19/medicine-hat-medical-cosmetics-dr-burger/

Fall is the time of year when we take stock of our lives and prepare for the next season. It is similar to wild animals preparing for over the winter months. There is ample opportunity to make use of lasers, which we tend to avoid during summer months when sun exposure is at a premium.

We at Hummingbird MediSpa have a system developed over years to help clients work on sun damage to their skin and maximize the health and strength of their skin for the coming winter months.

The foundation is to feed the skin with Medical grade vitamins by using Low Frequency Ultrasound and Galvanic Iotophoreisis to penetrate these vitamins into the deepest layers of the skin. This can be done on any body part, not just the face.

These feeding sessions already help the skin speed up natural regeneration which helps with normalizing pigmentation, small blood vessels, redness, dryness, find lines and the texture is smoothed out over all.

From these individualized treatments based on each person's unique skin conditions, a home based treatment plan is created for that client.

After feeding the skin, we can proceed to procedures which will stimulate Natural Collagen growth. This includes lasers, from IPL to Pixelated Erbium and Fraxelated lasers (fancy names that describe the types of laser beams used, how deep they penetrate the skin and whether the skin is pierced or just surface-exposed by the laser beam).

We lastly proceed to tighten the Collagen as well as Elastin fibres in a process which tightens the skin with visible results. This can be done on any body part, not just the face.

In a Nutshell: the skin has been fed, new Collagen fibres were built and then the whole skin system is tightened.

Some clients have areas of unwanted fatty tissue (under the chin, jowl area, tummy, hips, on their back or above the bra and includes men who want to show their 6-pack better!) which can be removed permanently with Mesotherapy (Dr Pistor method, France 1952) as part of the above system or by itself.

We invite you to contact us for a no-charge consultation to best design a plan for you. Our client appreciation day will be in October as well, final date will be announced and we hope all our current and new clients will find the time to drop by that day. Phone number is 403 529 2006.

Visit us at http://www.medhatspa.com/

Medicine Hat Media Advertiser - Tim Weinberger

http://theexperts.ca/blog/2016/10/19/medicine-hat-media-advertiser-tim-weinberger/

At CHAT Television, MY96 and CHAT FM 94.5 we always try to be a marketing resource to our clients …..your marketing dollars must give you a return on investment and drive growth. In order to maximize that growth you must use them  efficiently . During tougher economic time its more important than ever to spend advertising dollars wisely .  Here are a few common myths we deal with daily …..if you can avoid these your marketing dollars will pay a solid return!

For more information or to request our free monthly newsletter – E-business, call me and simply request an on line subscription !

Common Marketing Mistakes

Some of your potential clients can find plenty of reasons to not advertise. Here are some common excuses for not engaging in an effective, consistent marketing campaign.

1) Everybody already knows me. I don't need to advertise

There are new people moving to town every week, not to mention plenty of visitors. While you may have been on the same corner since 1972 that's meaningless to newcomers who don't know who you are. To be a successful business you need to reach out to new customers on an ongoing basis. Without new customers, even a long-established business will eventually die.

2) I don't advertise. Word-of-mouth is all I need to bring in business

While Word-of-mouth is great it's also one of the most ineffective forms of advertising there is. You can't control it, you don't know what's being said or to whom. Plus, word-of-mouth is usually negative. Customers who have an acceptable business transaction may tell a friend or family member however those who have a bad experience will tell everyone they know. To rely solely on word-of-mouth as advertising is a serious marketing mistake!

 3) Business is great. I don't need to advertise

That's great, for now but what happens when business slows down? Effective advertising keeps potential new customers “in the pipeline.”

4) Business is too slow. I can't afford to advertise

Unfortunately business will stay slow if you don't. Advertising is nothing more than inviting people to do business with you so if things are slow, you need to be inviting more people to your store through advertising.

5) I tried Radio before and it didn't work

There are several reasons this may have happened. If your offer was weak, chances are your results were weak too. People respond to the need, not the ad. Perhaps you advertised on a station that didn't reach your target demographic or maybe you didn't have enough frequency to be effective in reaching the customers you want. With the proper plan on the right station radio works!

6) I don't listen to your station

That's fine but many of your customers and potential customers do. Advertising is a lot like fishing - do you bait your hook with what you like, or with what the fish like?

7) I don't do Radio advertising

It's foolish to overlook an entire medium because of some silly preconceived notion. With the right offer and enough frequency, Radio can produce results unmatched by any other media. If you exclude Radio from your marketing plans, you're missing out on a crucial piece of the advertising puzzle.

8) Nobody ever tells me they hear my Radio ads

Because people respond to the need, not the ad. If they need a new refrigerator and they hear an ad for an appliance store, they respond by checking out your refrigerator selection and while they're there they might just buy a toaster too!

9) Your rates are too high

Radio stations charge different rates, based on many factors. A 30-second ad on one station isn't necessarily equivalent to a 30-second ad on another. You can buy a $1 hamburger at Burger King or an $8.00 hamburger at an expensive restaurant. Yes they're both hamburgers, but you'll notice the difference.

10) I have to talk it over with my....(fill in the blank) wife - partner -brother - CPA

Let's be honest...Every day you're not advertising is a missed opportunity to gain more business. While you're procrastinating your competitors are going after all of your customers AND all of the new business too!

11) I don't have any competition

Your competition loves the fact that you believe this. It makes it easier on them to take your customers. No matter what you're selling, you're competing with every cash register in town, plus online competitors and competitors in nearby towns. Your competitors know this....that's why they advertise. Effective advertising motivates customers to come to your store.

Feel free to call me any time to discuss these and any other marketing challenges you may be dealing with.  403 548 8244

Medicine Hat Chiropractic Care - Dr. April Ruzycki

http://theexperts.ca/blog/2016/10/19/medicine-hat-chiropractic-care-dr-april-ruzycki/

When we see the swollen belly of a pregnant woman so often we speak of the miracle of life and the miracle of children – truly it is a miracle of conception, multiplication, sequential processes, growth and development. How the female body develops, alters and undergoes thousands of changes to accommodate the infant, is in itself a miracle. It is tremendous to watch a woman move through her pregnancy with the incredible capacity to create a human being in such a short period of time.

The woman's body creates an environment for the fertilized egg to implant, then it develops and nurtures a connection from mother to fetus allowing for the exchange of  information and nutrient delivery. Her body adapts to allow the growth of the fetus by temporarily modifying blood volumes, respiration and physical characteristics among millions of other processes. As her body changes with the growing fetus, it begins to prepare to produce food for this tiny being once it is physically detached from her.

With all these changes occurring at a wondrous rate, pregnant woman often report pain and discomfort. The quick weight gain pregnant women experience results in significant spinal and musculature changes and stresses. While it is 'common' during pregnancy for woman to suffer stiffness, pain, discomfort, numbness and tingling, among other symptoms, it is not necessarily 'normal'.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe for both mother and fetus, providing effective natural pain relief.  Positioning of the pregnant patient during an adjustment can be slightly altered to ensure comfort of the mother and protection of the fetus. There are additional specific chiropractic adjustments, within the Webster's Technique, tailored for the pregnant female that aid in aligning the pelvis and lumbar spine. Chiropractic adjustments, along with other therapies such as massage, can significantly aid in the reduction of pain and improve ranges of motion.

Having the pelvis and lumbar spine aligned not only helps to decrease the discomfort for the mother, but it creates an environment with optimal nerve function and an unrestricted area for the fetus to grow within. This proper pelvic alignment is vital in the birthing process allowing the pelvis the opportunity to freely move and adapt as the infant is delivered.

Pregnancy is an exciting journey of growth and development with the female body changing daily as it adapts to the growing fetus and prepares for the birth. Receiving chiropractic adjustments during this period removes interference and stress on the nervous system decreasing pain and discomfort, allowing the body to functional at its optimal potential.