Once you’ve taken a calming breath, the next step in self-regulation is to name what you feel. Emotions are information, signals that guide how we respond. When we pause to identify what’s happening inside (“I feel frustrated,” “I feel nervous”), we move from reacting to reflecting and responding in the present. Naming feelings doesn’t make them stronger; it makes us stronger by giving clarity and choice in how to express. In my BINGO model, I stands for Identify Feelings, because feelings are normal, natural, and deserve to be recognized for what they are and what they tell us.
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Laser for All Skin Tones? YES!
Gone are the days when laser hair removal only worked for fair skin and dark hair. Modern IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology now safely and effectively treats all skin tones and ethnicities, from porcelain white to deep mocha brown. At Lisse Laser & Skin Studio, every session is customized to your unique skin tone, hair colour, and sensitivity for smooth, lasting results without burns or discomfort. If you’ve ever been told laser hair removal wasn’t for you—think again; IPL is now safe for all skin tones, including yours!
Holiday Stress? RAYD8 Can Help
To deal with holiday stress, focus on self-care like getting enough sleep, exercising, and maintaining a healthy diet, while also setting realistic expectations and boundaries. Prioritize what’s most important, make time for relaxation and activities you enjoy, and don’t be afraid to say no to social obligations to avoid over-scheduling. RAYD8 Frequency is an excellent way to ease holiday stress. It uses light and sound frequencies to help the cells of your body become recharged and revitalized, which allows you to relax and rejuvenate. Come and experience this amazing technology firsthand and enjoy 50% off your first session.
Holiday Gifts for Elderly Loved Ones
These holiday gift ideas can help loved ones stay warm over winter—especially as some will be battling the aches and pains in the colder months. *Cozy Slippers: choose non-slip soles to maximize comfort, warmth, and safety. *Chair Yoga Book to Ease Stiff Muscles. *Warm Meals for More Cheer: Consider a meal delivery or prep service. *Arthritis Gloves: these fingerless gloves provide mild compression for warmth and help promote circulation. *Heated Throw: available in many styles and colours for cozy comfort. *Heating Pad: options include disposable, microwaveable, and electric.
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
The holidays can be especially difficult when you’re grieving. Permit yourself to move through this season gently, in your own way. Talk about your loss and share your feelings — your emotions are valid and deserve care. Protect your energy by setting boundaries, taking time for rest and reflection. Honour your loved one with a meaningful tradition that keeps their memory close. Be gentle with yourself as you experience a range of emotions. Remember, you don’t have to go through this alone — reach out for comfort and connection when you need it.
Count Your Blessings
We give thanks for our many blessings. We are passionate about sharing health and wellness information via our local Choices for Healthy Living ® newsletters , our online Wellness.News resource, events and more. We thank our advertisers, readers, subscribers, distributors and community partners for helping us to spread the wellness message. We wish everyone Peace, Happiness and Good Health this Holiday Season.
Stay Connected This Season
The Holidays are a time for connection, whether it’s sharing stories around the dinner table or enjoying music and laughter with loved ones. If hearing loss is making it harder to follow conversations, you may feel left out. Don’t let missed words mean missed moments. At Amplifon Hearing Care Experts, we provide free hearing tests and personalized hearing solutions to help you fully participate in the celebrations. With today’s advanced, comfortable hearing aids, you can enjoy every sound of the season. Make this December the start of a brighter, clearer new year—because the best gift is staying connected.
Microneedling and Hair Growth
Microneedling is a natural, science-backed treatment that stimulates hair regrowth on the scalp, beard, and even overplucked eyebrows. By creating tiny micro-injuries, it boosts circulation, increases collagen, and enhances nutrient delivery — all of which help reactivate dormant hair follicles. When follicles are still alive but inactive, microneedling encourages them to re-enter the growth phase, strengthening existing strands and promoting new ones. This gentle, non-surgical approach has shown results for alopecia, thinning hair, patchy beards, and sparse brows. Microneedling can help restore thicker, healthier, more vibrant hair naturally. Doreen offers a free 15 minute meet and greet session to discuss treatment options.
Biofield Tuning for the Winter Season
Winter invites us to slow down, to listen, and to rest in the stillness between cycles. As the outer world grows quiet, we are called inward—to reflect, release, and renew. Biofield Tuning helps us attune to these seasonal rhythms, restoring balance to the body’s electrical system and nurturing inner harmony. Through sound and vibration, we can reconnect with the earth’s grounding pulse and the light within, even amidst the long nights of winter. Allow this season of stillness to be a time of gentle recalibration and deep nourishment. Contact me today for a free consultation.
House Rich but Cash Poor?
“Home Equity Solution is the answer!” Create your future by using the existing equity in your house to do all the things you can’t afford to do. Things such as: *Get rid of an existing mortgage, *Pay off credit card debt, *Travel, *Give your children an early inheritance, *Invest, *Downsize or upsize your home; all without any payments. With the significant appreciation in home values over the past few years, we now have more equity in our houses to use and enjoy. Don’t just think about a solution for your equity, do something about it. Contact me now.
Happy Holidays from Accura Denture Clinic!
Just a short note. The office will be closed Monday, December 1 to Monday December 8 for a short pre season holiday. We will also be closing for the week after Christmas and reopening in early January. So to all, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Diwali, Happy Kwanzaa! There are at least eight significant religious and cultural celebrations at this time of year including a time of rest and renewal practiced by First Nations Peoples. Work for peace around the world. Contact us here at Accura Denture Clinic for all your denture needs.
