Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful holiday season ahead. Invest time for everyday wellness and create opportunities for self-care and healthy living throughout the upcoming year. Thank you for supporting our local advertising clients – as we’re all here to help! Happy Holidays from our WellnessNews family to yours!
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Stay Active This Holiday Season
The holidays are a joyful time, but long hours of shopping, decorating, and sitting at family gatherings can leave your body stiff and sore. Physiotherapy can help you maintain mobility, manage aches, and prevent injury during this busy season. Simple stretches, posture awareness, and mindful movement while lifting or carrying heavy items can make a big difference. Even short, daily exercises can keep muscles strong and joints flexible. Prioritizing your physical health now means more energy to enjoy celebrations and a smoother transition into the New Year.
December Book Club
Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect With the Present, and Expand the Future. An empathetic and wise book that will guide you on a journey toward a deeper understanding of self. In Lighter, Yung Pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature.
Healthy Holiday Season Tips
Party time: Drink a large glass of water and have a healthy snack before going to a party; add a few healthy choices in and minimize the treats. This can be a good time of year to add in a probiotic or digestive enzymes to help with the sugar over-indulgence. Alcohol – make a spritzer or use soda water to cut down on pop use. This will lead to better sleep and a happier person the next day! Don’t throw away your exercise regime – from a class at the gym to a simple walk, keep moving over the holidays. This helps to keep your mind clear and digestion moving. Be mindful – deep breathing, yoga or a simple meditation can help with holiday stress.
Tune In to What Matters Most
Amid the festive hustle and bustle, it’s easy to tune out, especially when hearing loss makes conversations harder to follow. If gatherings feel more tiring than joyful, it might be time to check your hearing. Even mild hearing changes can impact relationships, confidence, and connection. The good news? Today’s hearing technology is small, smart, and life enhancing. At Alto Hearing, our friendly team helps you hear clearly and comfortably in every environment. This season, give yourself the gift of effortless listening and genuine connection. Reconnect with the sounds that make the holidays and everyday life so meaningful.
Spark Joy and Glow Together this Holiday Season
The holidays can be busy, but joy doesn’t have to wait for a spa day. Spa Like a Boss brings laughter and creativity straight to your home or office with interactive experiences designed to delight. Guests mix, make, and play their way through hands-on activities like bath-bomb creations, sugar-scrub crafting, and other surprise twists that guarantee smiles. Perfect for teams, families, and friends ages 6 to 106, these parties blend fun, relaxation, and connection. This season, skip the stress and celebrate creativity, laughter, and togetherness that truly sparkle.
Downsizing? Time to Declutter!
Decluttering is the first step to successful Downsizing. Decluttering has many advantages. It relieves stress through organization, makes room for those things you really need and use, prepares your house for sale and reduces family tension while settling an estate. One of the most important considerations is the fact that 80% of the time we only use 20% of our stuff. This helps us define the first things to consider passing on to family members or donating. Meet your Seniors Real Estate Specialist, SRES®, Karen Clouthier – REALTOR® with The Realty Consultants Group in Saskatoon for more information on downsizing.
Maintain Healthy Hair Through the Holidays
The holiday season brings joy and sometimes stress – which can affect hair health. At Saskatoon Hair Loss, we see seasonal shedding increase due to changes in diet, travel, and stress. Prioritize nutrition by including protein-rich foods, leafy greens, and vitamin-packed snacks. Gentle hair care routines, including minimal heat styling and moisturizing treatments, help protect strands during colder months. If you notice unusual shedding or thinning, early consultation is key. Saskatoon Hair Loss offers personalized assessments and treatments to keep your hair vibrant through the festive season. Call today to start your healthy-hair plan.
Hypnotic Holiday Self-Care Solutions
Amidst the whirlwind of festivities, integrating hypnotherapy into your self-care regime can be a transformative holiday gift. Through guided sessions, it unlocks the mind’s potential, fostering resilience and aiding in overcoming obstacles. Embracing hypnotherapy during this time cultivates a deeper connection with oneself, facilitating a sense of calm amidst the seasonal hustle. As the new year beckons, it’s an invaluable tool for setting intentions and embracing positive change. Incorporating hypnotherapy not only enhances the holiday experience but lays a foundation for a rejuvenated, empowered journey into the new year.
Peace Over Perfection This Season
The holiday season often brings joy, but it can also create stress from busy schedules, financial strain, and family expectations. To reduce stress, focus on what truly matters – connection, presence, and self-care. Set realistic boundaries and say no when needed to preserve your well-being. Maintain healthy habits like balanced meals, regular sleep, and movement, which support emotional resilience. Practice mindfulness by pausing to breathe or reflecting on moments of gratitude. Remember, it’s okay if everything isn’t perfect. Prioritizing peace over perfection allows you to experience the holidays with more calm, clarity, and genuine enjoyment.
Home but Not Alone
When planning for a loved one who wants to stay at home, don’t wait until aging conditions threaten independence. Your elders deserve the best care, and having one-on-one support today could make a big difference tomorrow. Have openhanded, openhearted talks about their plans and goals for living at this age and stage, their present and future needs and your wishes for them. To help start that conversation, ask to receive our “Better What’s Next” Toolkit. By addressing aging conditions early you can improve their comfort, safety, and quality of life. Be proactive in providing the care and support they need.
