October is breast cancer awareness month, and preventative health care and early detection are important factors when it comes to breast health. DITI (Digital Thermal Imaging) or Thermography is a non-invasive assessment tool using an infrared camera. This helps to visualize inflammation and dysfunction in the body to assess problems in the vascular, muscular, neural, and skeletal systems. For breast health, DITI can help create a baseline of healthy breast activity, and yearly DITI follow-ups can help detect potential physiological changes and abnormalities. Since DITI looks for changes in physiology, it can be a great secondary measure alongside mammography.
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The Power of the Health Reset Experience
This fall, give yourself the kickstart you’ve been looking for, with my 21 Day Health Reset Experience! Starting Monday, October 20, 2025, this transformative reset will help you determine which foods truly nourish you, eliminate unhealthy cravings, improve focus, support weight management, and even enhance your skin and gut health. Think of it as an empowering experiment—designed with self-awareness, simplicity, and fun in mind! Engage your senses, explore cleanse-friendly recipes, and discover a way of eating that serves your unique body. Registration is open now—press reset on your health today! youandyourhealthfirst.com/21dayhealthreset
Move Smart, Stay Strong This Fall
As the seasons change, so do our routines—and our bodies can feel it. Physiotherapy isn’t just for injury recovery; it’s a proactive way to maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Incorporating regular stretches, posture checks, and guided exercises can help prevent aches, strains, and falls, especially as the weather cools and activity levels shift. Early attention to minor discomforts can stop them from becoming chronic issues. This October, prioritize your body’s well-being: move with intention, listen to your limits, and seek professional guidance to stay active, resilient, and pain-free all season long.
We Can All Use a Little More Joy
After hosting more than 400 spa parties in Saskatoon, I’ve seen how laughter, play, and creativity transform any group. Guests enjoy playful treatments like hand and foot soaks or funny face masks, then dive into making spa products together. What begins with careful measuring and “Am I doing this right?” quickly shifts into giggles, connection, and that spark of pride in what they’ve created. These aren’t just parties, they’re reminders that joy is healing, laughter is powerful, and connection truly matters. Spa Like a Boss: mildly hilarious, wildly entertaining.
Silent Struggle: Hearing Loss Dangers
Recent research shows a concerning connection between hearing loss and an increased risk of falls, particularly among older individuals. Hearing impairment can affect spatial awareness and balance, making it challenging to detect potential hazards and maintain stability. Falls can lead to severe consequences, including fractures and head injuries. However, the good news is that addressing hearing loss through regular screenings and assistive technologies can significantly reduce these risks. Promoting awareness, routine check-ups, and a stigma-free approach to hearing aids can empower individuals to proactively manage hearing loss, enhancing both their quality of life and overall safety.
Smile Confidently
Dental implants offer a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide patients with the option of having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Dental implants are artificial roots (titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or periodontist (a specialist of the gums and supporting bone). The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile! Dental implants are strong and durable and will last many years. On occasion they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
Spotlight on Successful Aging YXE
At Successful Aging YXE, Ashley Keck and her team are dedicated to helping older adults live healthier, more independent, and more fulfilling lives. With a compassionate approach and years of expertise, Ashley offers personalized services that support wellness, mobility, and confidence through every stage of aging. Her focus is on empowering clients to thrive, whether that’s maintaining an active lifestyle, building stronger daily routines, traveling with ease, or simply enjoying everyday life. Ashley believes aging should be celebrated, not feared—and through Successful Aging YXE, she provides tools, resources, and encouragement to make that vision a reality.
Reset Mind and Body This Fall
As the seasons shift, our bodies and minds crave balance. Hypnotherapy can help release unhelpful thought patterns, reduce stress, and promote healthier habits, while reflexology supports physical well-being by stimulating reflex points on the feet to encourage relaxation and improve circulation. Together, these therapies create a powerful way to reset both mind and body. Fall is the perfect time to let go of what no longer serves you and step into a calmer, healthier season. Discover how hypnotherapy and reflexology can support your journey toward balance and renewal this autumn.
Mediation for Mental Wellness
Conflict and strained relationships can take a heavy toll on mental health, often fueling stress, anxiety, and even physical symptoms. Mediation offers a constructive way forward by creating a safe space for open dialogue, mutual understanding, and problem-solving. Unlike confrontation, mediation focuses on listening, reducing tension, and finding common ground. This process can help ease emotional burdens, restore balance, and improve overall well-being. By addressing challenges through guided communication, individuals may feel more empowered, less anxious, and better equipped to move forward with healthier relationships—and a calmer mind.
Caring Connections Through Changing Seasons
October is a reminder that cooler weather can bring new health challenges and leave many older adults feeling isolated. One-on-one care makes a big difference in maintaining comfort and independence. Professional caregivers help seniors stay active and engaged by providing support with daily activities, fall prevention, meal preparation, and companionship – whether at home, hospital or care facility. This connection reduces loneliness and supports mental health and overall well-being. Families can feel confident knowing their loved one is safe, cared for, and not facing the season alone. Kind, compassionate Care Professionals make a positive connection, improving quality of life for all.
Supporting Someone with Depression
Chances are you know someone who is struggling with depression and want to know how to help them. Here are some things you can do to offer support: 1) Validate their condition and let them feel heard. 2) Avoid telling them to think positively or shaming them. Instead, try to focus on positive things in your conversations with them. 3) Encourage them to adhere to their medication schedule, since it can take time for medications to work. 4) Suggest that they keep a journal to write about their feelings and keep track of medication progress and their mood.
