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Caring for Your Joints

September is Arthritis Awareness Month — a reminder that joint health is essential to overall well-being, especially for seniors. Gentle, low-impact activities like swimming, tai chi, or short daily walks can help keep joints flexible and muscles strong. Maintaining a healthy weight reduces pressure on hips and knees, while a balanced diet rich in omega-3s, fruits, and vegetables can help manage inflammation. Heat therapy, such as warm baths or heating pads, can soothe stiffness, and pacing activities can prevent overexertion. Remember, small, consistent changes often make the biggest difference. Visit www.hsewinnipeg.com for more helpful wellness tips to support your health every day.

Find Your Calm

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you have too much on your plate? You’re not alone, and help is available. At Safe Harbour Therapy Centre, our skilled talk therapists are here to provide compassionate support tailored to your needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions, we offer a safe, welcoming environment where you can explore your feelings and develop coping strategies. Don’t let life’s challenges weigh you down—reach out to Safe Harbour today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.

A Reason to Smile Again

For many, tooth loss brings a cascade of negative emotions, from embarrassment to a profound loss of confidence. This is where dentures come into play. Beyond their functional role in improving speech and allowing individuals to eat comfortably, dentures also play a role in self-esteem. Many denture wearers report feeling more comfortable in social situations and smiling more freely. While the adjustment period may bring some challenges, the emotional benefits are significant. With proper fit and care, dentures can help individuals feel like themselves again—confident, empowered, and ready to face the world with a renewed sense of self-worth.

Prepare & Strengthen Your Immune System

Do you have an underlying health condition that stops your immune system from protecting you the way it should? In today’s world, you need a healthy body and immune system to protect yourself. Now is the perfect time to strengthen your immune system and increase your body’s ability to fight off infection. Your body needs to stock up on the immune-boosting essentials it requires to fight colds, flus, and viruses. Specific nutrients for the adrenals, spleen, lungs, and lymph nodes are vital to boost your immunity. Now is the time to give your body what it needs to prepare for the months ahead.

Words to Live By

“No matter how chaotic things appear to be outside of yourself remember that the one place you can find refuge is within yourself.” – Keith Macpherson

Bathroom Safety Saves Lives

Did you know that 80% of falls at home happen in the bathroom? This high-risk area combines slippery surfaces, water, and hard fixtures—creating the perfect environment for accidents. For seniors and individuals with mobility challenges, a simple slip can lead to serious injuries. Installing grab bars, non-slip mats, raised toilet seats, and walk-in tubs can significantly reduce the risk. Good lighting and clutter-free floors also play an important role in preventing falls. Making your bathroom safer isn’t just about convenience—it’s about protecting health, preserving independence, and giving peace of mind to you and your loved ones.

Let’s Talk About Dementia

Do you have questions about the causes of dementia? Are you interested in knowing the risk factors of dementia or if there is a current treatment? Join us this World Alzheimer’s Month on Thursday, September 18, from 7 – 8:30 pm at Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (CCFM), 340 Provencher Blvd. in Winnipeg and have your questions about dementia research answered by world-renowned researcher and neurologist, Dr. Donald Weaver. This event will also be live-streamed at participating Alzheimer Society locations, including Selkirk, Portage la Prairie, Brandon and Winkler. Learn more and reserve your spot today at alzheimer.mb.ca.

Should You Be Tested For Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts, often without your awareness. Left untreated, it can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and daytime fatigue. It affects mood, memory, and concentration, and increases the risk of accidents. Many people don’t know they have it, as symptoms like loud snoring or gasping often occur during sleep. A simple sleep test can diagnose it and help you get effective treatment. Testing could improve your sleep quality, health, and overall quality of life—making it a potentially life-saving decision you shouldn’t delay.

Can Reiki Help Me Through This?

August can often bring turning points—new jobs, changing relationships, or big emotional shifts. And when life feels like too much, one quiet question echoes: Will I be okay? Reiki answers not with words, but with presence. Through gentle touch and energy realignment, it calms your nervous system, lifts emotional fog, and reminds you of your inner strength. Whether you’re facing a diagnosis, holding a newborn, grieving a loved one, or stepping into the unknown, Reiki creates space to feel heard, supported, and whole. In this time of transition and transformation, you don’t need to face it alone—Reiki walks with you.

Is It ADHD or Just Menopause?

More women over 40 are seeking help for brain fog, forgetfulness, anxiety, and poor focus—often assuming it’s “just menopause.” While hormonal changes in perimenopause and postmenopause can impact memory and mood, there’s growing recognition that undiagnosed ADHD may also be at play. Declining estrogen, particularly estradiol, affects dopamine and serotonin—key neurotransmitters involved in attention and emotional regulation. For some women, this hormonal shift unmasks previously manageable attention challenges, tipping them into full-blown symptoms of ADHD. The overlap is striking: poor focus, emotional reactivity, insomnia, disorganization, and memory issues can be signs of either menopause or ADHD—or both. At Uptown Integrative Health, our team of Naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioner and therapist take a comprehensive approach: offering support in assessing hormonal health, lifestyle, and cognitive patterns.