1. I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but can’t go outside.
2. What has many teeth but can’t bite?
3. Laughter can help lower levels of which stress-related hormone?
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August Book Club
The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You. We know that autoimmune disease is condition when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissue and cells, affects many. But as New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sara Gottfried explains in this eye-opening new book, autoimmune disease may be even more pervasive than we realize, and its root cause may surprise you.
Brain Teaser Answers
1. A keyboard. 2. A Comb. 3. Cortisol
Words to Live By
“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.” – Anne Wilson Schaef
Celebrate With VitaJuwel
International Self Care Day is the perfect reminder to put yourself first. VitaJuwel’s FOR ME Collection invites you to celebrate YOU with gemstone infused carafes designed to support your personal journey. Choose the energy you need most: Kindness, Confidence, or Willpower. KINDNESS blends Thulite and Jade to promote calm, warmth, and inner peace. WILLPOWER features Apatite and Milk Opal to inspire determination, resilience, and goal achievement. CONFIDENCE combines Baltic Amber and Obsidian to encourage self belief while helping protect against negativity. Take a moment to nurture yourself and embrace the power within.
July 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.
July Trivia
.1. Which sense is most closely linked to memory? 2. What food never spoils?
3. How many tsp of added sugar does the average Canadian consume?
Healthy Low Sugar Summer Treats
Here are some healthier summer treat options! 1. Iced Coffee – 1-2 oz espresso or 4 oz coffee/hot chocolate cooled, few scoops vanilla coconut milk ice cream, pinch cinnamon, few ice cubes, almond milk to thin it out. 2. Fruity Popsicle – Blend watermelon with strawberries or raspberries and a splash of lemon or lime juice and freeze. 3. Creamsicle Smoothie – A few scoops frozen OJ and vanilla coconut milk ice cream, almond milk to thin it out. 4. Fudgesicles – 2 frozen bananas, 1/2-1 cup almond or cashew milk, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup.
Hear More Than Just Sound
International Self-Care Day is a reminder that looking after your health includes caring for your hearing. Many people assume hearing tests only measure how well they hear, but a comprehensive hearing assessment can reveal much more. It evaluates the health of the entire auditory system and may detect earwax blockages, eardrum problems, middle ear conditions, and signs that warrant further medical investigation. Adults over 50 are encouraged to have a hearing screening every three years, even without noticeable symptoms. Establishing a hearing baseline is a simple self-care step that supports long-term health and wellbeing.
Self Care Starts with Movement
Self care is more than relaxation. It also means taking care of how your body moves and feels each day. Poor posture, repetitive movements, stress, and long periods of sitting can all contribute to muscle tension, stiffness, and pain. Research shows that regular movement and exercise can reduce the risk of chronic pain and improve overall physical and mental well being. Physiotherapy supports self care by helping people improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and body awareness. A physiotherapist can provide personalized exercises, recovery strategies, and injury prevention techniques to help you stay active and independent. Small daily habits such as stretching, walking, and proper movement can make a lasting difference in your overall health and quality of life.
Navigating Life’s Transitions with Confidence
Summer often brings changes in routines, relationships, and responsibilities. Whether adjusting to a new stage of life, navigating separation or divorce, or supporting children through family transitions, change can feel overwhelming. The good news is that resilience can be developed. By acknowledging emotions, maintaining healthy routines, and focusing on what can be controlled, individuals and families can adapt more confidently. Open communication and self-compassion are especially important during times of uncertainty. Cynthia Brummelhuis, author of Raising Happy Successful Kids and a professional who has completed the ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification Course, helps families embrace change as an opportunity for growth, connection, and emotional wellbeing.
