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August Brain Teasers

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?

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.

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.

Summer Sun Safety

Here are some tips to help you and your family stay safe in the sun this summer! 1) Check the UV index daily – higher numbers mean more sun protection is needed. 2) Limit your time in the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 3) Seek shade as much as possible. 4) Cover up with tightly woven and loose-fitting clothing, as well as a wide-brimmed hat. 5) Wear sunglasses. 6) Use a broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) sunscreen of at least SPF 15 or 30, and reapply frequently. 7) Know the early signs of skin cancer.

Feel Like Yourself Again

Stress, anxiety, and poor sleep have become so common that many people accept them as normal, but they don’t have to be. When your body is constantly running on empty, it can affect your mood, energy, focus, and overall health. Herbal therapy offers gentle, natural support to help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, ease anxious feelings, and encourage deeper, more restorative sleep. Through personalized herbal consultations at Chelsea’s Healing Hands, we work with your body’s unique needs to help restore balance and resilience. This summer don’t just cope with stress, invest in your well-being and discover how herbal therapy can help you feel like yourself again.