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Sunscreen 101

Are you protecting your skin from the summer sun? Choosing the right sunscreen is key to preventing sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. Start by selecting a broad-spectrum sunscreen—this means it guards against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays. Look for a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. While higher SPFs offer slightly more protection, the benefits level off above SPF 50. Next, check the ingredients. Physical (or mineral) sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are great choices. They sit on the skin’s surface to deflect UV rays and tend to cause less irritation than chemical options. Apply generously and reapply every two hours.

Ocular Discomfort and Eye Fatigue

If you experience blurry or double vision, eye discomfort, or daily headaches with vision at work, you could be dealing with eye fatigue related to extensive eye use in a challenging visual environment. Contributing factors can include eye muscle or eye focussing inadequacies, dry eyes, improper computer ergonomics, eye refractive changes, over exposure to low wavelength light, and underlying health conditions. A complete eye exam that includes a good case history, testing of visual functions, ocular health assessment, and an understanding of treatment options, are all important to diagnose and manage the problem.

Neora Launches Revolutionary Neo-FILLER

Neora’s new Neo-FILLER is a first-to-market skincare innovation that’s changing the way we approach age-defying results—no needles needed. Powered by combining three unique patented innovations, a cutting-edge blend of growth factor peptides and plant stem cells, natural bioactives, and a natural biostimulator, Neo-FILLER visibly fills and smooths fine lines and deep-set wrinkles from the inside out. Boosting skin’s natural collagen production and elasticity, delivering plumper, firmer, sculpted looking skin with consistent use. This is next evolution in skincare—high-performance, non-invasive, and only from Neora.

30th Annual Concerts in the Park

Moose Jaw’s beloved Concerts in the Park return for their 30th anniversary season! Enjoy free live music every Wednesday from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the Crescent Park Amphitheatre, running June 18 to August 20. Donations collected support the Health Foundation’s MRI upgrade, helping improve diagnostic care at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. With over $140,000 raised to date, this event is a true community celebration. “It’s a toe-tappin’ good time,” says MC Kelly McElree. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music—it’s summer fun with a purpose! View the full schedule online at www.mjhf.org.

Let’s Talk ‘Grounding’:

How We Learn, and Can Teach, Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation is an important life skill that supports our relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. It’s not something we’re born with — it’s something we learn and can teach.
From infancy, emotional regulation starts with co-regulation. When babies cry and their caregivers respond from a calm, emotionally regulated place, the babies’ nervous systems receive a powerful message: “You’re safe.” Through this connection, children gradually learn to calm themselves by tuning into their caregiver’s steady presence. If caregivers are calm and compassionate, children’s nervous systems come to recognize the world as a safe place, helping them develop their own emotional regulation skills. Conversely, if caregivers are emotionally overwhelmed, unpredictable, or explosive, children’s nervous systems learn to expect danger, reacting accordingly and makes emotional regulation more difficult.
These early experiences lay the foundation for how we manage emotions throughout our lives — unless we consciously choose to learn new skills. The good news? Emotional regulation is learnable and teachable at any age. Thanks to the brain’s remarkable ability to grow and change, we can unlearn old patterns and adopt new tools for grounding and self-regulation.
One of the most effective ways to build emotional regulation skills is through grounding techniques — simple, sensory-based tools that support us when we feel stressed, overwhelmed, or triggered.
Here are practical grounding strategies for different ages:
Early Childhood (Ages 3+)
• 5-4-3-2-1 grounding: Name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 smells, and 1 taste
• Blow out the candles: Pretend your fingers are candles and gently blow them “out”
• Bubble breathing: Imagine blowing slow, big bubbles to encourage long exhales
• Texture hunts: Explore textures around you (soft, smooth, fluffy, etc.)
• Animal breaths: Make gentle sounds like a snake’s “ssss,” a buzzing bee, or a bear’s growl while exhaling
Children & Youth (Ages 7–17)
• Alphabet Categories: Name items by letter of the alphabet (e.g., “a” apple, “b” bubblegum, “c” cantaloupe)
• What’s Changed?: Using memory and observation – notice details around you, then spot what’s different after a short break
• Wave breathing: Visualize ocean waves rising and falling with your breath
• Finger breathing: Slowly trace your fingers up as you inhale and down as you exhale
Adults (18+)
• Slow-mo movements: Choose a simple task — brushing teeth, pouring a drink, walking — and do it very slowly and deliberately, noticing every movement and sensation
• Ocean breath: Inhale normally, then exhale with a soft “haaa” sound, repeating several times
• Finger pulse breathing: Touch the tip of each finger with your thumb, coordinating each touch with your inhale or exhale
These tools remind us that emotional regulation isn’t about “getting over” feelings — it’s about staying present when emotions arise. Grounding doesn’t fix life’s challenges, but it helps us meet them with steadiness, choice, and resilience.

Uncover Your Confidence This Summer

Summer should be all about fun in the sun—not stressing over swimsuit season. At Fit 4 Life, we understand how body confidence can take a hit, especially for women. That’s why our Bikini Shape-Up program combines strength and cardio interval training to help you tone up in just six weeks. To complement your results, we offer Neora FIRM Cream, Invisi-Bloc SPF 40, and Sunless Tanning Cream—perfect for smoothing, protecting, and glowing skin. Plus, ask about our customized tanning packages to erase tan lines. Let us help you uncover your confidence.

Care That Grows with You

At Cypress House – located in Swift Current – we believe in supporting residents through every stage of aging—with the right care, at the right time. Our warm, home-like environment is designed to adapt as your needs change, helping you feel safe, supported, and independent for as long as possible. With a full range of care services available, there’s no need to move as support needs evolve. And if a transition to another location is ever needed, we’ll help you move within the Golden Health Care network, so you can remain close to loved ones and connected to the community that feels like home.

Who is The Lily Nurse?

The Lily Nurse is a bridge between science and soul. Founded by Julia Evans, a registered nurse turned holistic healer, The Lily Nurse offers BodyTalk sessions and integrative care to help people heal physically, emotionally, and energetically. With deep compassion and clinical insight, Julia guides clients through a personalized journey back to balance, wholeness, and self-awareness. Blending evidence-based Western medicine with energy medicine, The Lily Nurse empowers individuals to awaken their body’s innate wisdom and reclaim their vitality. Whether in-person or virtual, each session is a safe, intuitive space for healing, alignment, and transformation.

Clear Your Mind with Access Bars

Feeling overwhelmed by constant mental chatter? Access Bars® is a gentle hands-on energy technique developed by Gary Douglas, founder of Access Consciousness®. During a session, 32 specific points on the head are lightly touched to help release stored electromagnetic energy from thoughts, emotions, and limiting beliefs. Many clients report benefits like mental clarity, improved sleep, reduced anxiety, emotional relief, and a general sense of well-being. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or a deeper shift, Access Bars® may offer a new pathway to ease and joy.

Product Spotlight: Soil Booster Plus

Boost your garden’s vitality with Organic Soil Booster, a powerful blend of over 70 trace minerals designed to replenish depleted soils. After more than a century of intensive farming, essential minerals have been drained from the earth, leaving plants without the nutrients they need to thrive. Our Organic Soil Booster contains humates, ancient natural substances, combined with Penergetic K, a cutting-edge bio-technology from Switzerland. This potent mix not only restores minerals but also stimulates soil biology, making nutrients more accessible to plants. Give your garden the organic boost it deserves for healthier, more resilient crops.

Neora Launches Revolutionary Neo-FILLER

Neora’s new Neo-FILLER is a first-to-market skincare innovation that’s changing the way we approach age-defying results—no needles needed. Powered by combining three unique patented innovations, a cutting-edge blend of growth factor peptides and plant stem cells, natural bioactives, and a natural biostimulator, Neo-FILLER visibly fills and smooths fine lines and deep-set wrinkles from the inside out. Boosting skin’s natural collagen production and elasticity, delivering plumper, firmer, sculpted looking skin with consistent use. Backed by science and clinical testing, Neo-FILLER is designed for real, noticeable results without downtime. This is next evolution in skincare—high-performance, non-invasive, and only from Neora.