Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects far more than attention and activity levels. For children, teens, and adults, ADHD can impact emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, organization, and daily functioning. October’s ADHD Awareness Month provides an opportunity to better understand both the challenges and strengths associated with ADHD. With advanced professional training in evidence-based ADHD assessment and support across the lifespan, Cynthia Brummelhuis helps individuals and families develop practical strategies to thrive. Increased understanding can reduce frustration, strengthen communication, and create supportive environments where children, teens, and adults with ADHD have the opportunity to succeed.
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Navigating Menopause After Breast Cancer
Breast cancer treatment can affect perimenopause, menopause and life after treatment. Chemotherapy, ovarian suppression, ovary removal and anti estrogen medications may trigger sudden menopause or intensify symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, vaginal dryness, mood changes and bone health concerns. These effects can continue long after active treatment ends. Hormone therapy can also be confusing. For breast cancer survivors, systemic hormone therapy is generally avoided, although treatment decisions should be individualized with an oncology or menopause care team. Non hormonal approaches may help manage symptoms. The Mama Coach, Nancy Thorp, RN, MPH, provides evidence based menopause education and symptom support.
Run Strong, Run Smart
Whether you are new to running or looking to improve your technique, this FREE interactive workshop can help you run with greater confidence and awareness. Discover how running differs from walking, learn common running terminology, and understand what happens to your body when you run. We will also explore some of the biggest mistakes runners make, common running injuries, and practical strategies to help reduce injury risk. You will leave with useful tips to run smarter, move more efficiently, and build healthier running habits. Join us to learn, ask questions, and take the next step toward running strong and running smart.
Embrace Autumn Calm
As the seasons change, autumn invites us to slow down, reflect, and create comforting daily rituals. AüRAUM gemstone infused aromatherapy sprays combine pure essential oils with gemstone essences to promote relaxation, grounding, emotional balance, and renewed energy. Mist your home, workspace, yoga studio, or meditation area to create a peaceful atmosphere that supports mindful living. As cooler days arrive, take a few moments to breathe deeply, reset your mind, and embrace the beauty of the season. Complete your wellness ritual by pairing your favourite AüRAUM spray with a VitaJuwel gemstone water bottle or vial for inspired hydration every day.
Age or Arthritis? Check the Clock!
How long does it take your joints to loosen up in the morning? Stiffness that improves within about 30 minutes of moving is more common with osteoarthritis. If you’re still stiff 30 to 60 minutes later, it may point to an inflammatory type of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Try this tomorrow: Check the clock when you get up. Notice when your joints start feeling easier to move and write it down. Repeat this for a few mornings. It won’t tell you whether you have arthritis, but it gives your physiotherapist or healthcare provider information when figuring out what’s causing your stiffness.
Healthy Aging Starts with Hearing Health
As we age, regular health screenings become increasingly important—and hearing should be part of that routine. Hearing loss affects many adults over 50, yet it often goes untreated for years. Research continues to show connections between hearing health, cognitive wellness, social engagement, and overall quality of life. A comprehensive hearing assessment can establish a baseline, identify changes early, and provide solutions that help you stay active and connected. September is an excellent time to prioritize preventive health measures. Scheduling a hearing test today can help support healthier aging and keep you engaged in the conversations and activities you enjoy.
Stronger Today, More Tomorrow
Aging well is about more than adding years to your life.. it’s about maintaining the ability to enjoy those years. Strength, balance, mobility, and functional fitness all play important roles in staying active and independent. September can be an ideal time to establish or refresh a movement routine before the busy fall season gets underway. Clinically educated personal training offers an individualized approach designed around your abilities, goals, and everyday needs. You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from purposeful exercise. With the right guidance and consistency, building strength today can help you feel more capable, confident, and prepared for tomorrow.
Reset Your Routine
September often feels like a fresh beginning. As summer schedules shift and routines become busier, it’s easy to put your own well-being on the back burner. This is a great time to reconnect with your body and make self-care part of your regular routine. Massage therapy and myofascial release may help ease muscle tension and support comfortable movement, while craniosacral therapy can encourage deep relaxation. Reiki and herbal therapy can complement a personalized approach to wellness. Whether you’re managing everyday stress, recovering from physical demands, or simply looking to feel more balanced, setting aside time for yourself can help you enter the new season feeling refreshed and renewed.
Laser Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is generally caused by progressive wear and tear on our joints that results in the breakdown of our joint cartilage. When cartilage breaks down, the bones start to grind against each other, creating inflammation in the joint. These changes are what cause you to experience painful symptoms. The degenerative process itself may not be painful, however the resulting inflammation and irritation to surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tendons usually cause you to experience uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating symptoms. Cold laser therapy offers an innovative treatment for a variety of acute and chronic, often painful, conditions like osteoarthritis.
Building Emotional Regulation Skills
September is a time of adjustment as families settle into new routines and responsibilities. Busy schedules can lead to frustration, emotional outbursts, and conflict if stress is left unmanaged. Emotional regulation is not about suppressing feelings but learning how to recognize, understand, and respond to them effectively. Drawing on her experience as the author of Raising Happy Successful Kids and advanced training in supporting children, teens, and adults with attention and executive functioning challenges, Cynthia Brummelhuis helps families build practical coping skills. By encouraging emotional awareness, empathy, and clear communication, families can reduce conflict, strengthen relationships, and create a calmer, more supportive home environment. Visit cabpsychology.ca to learn more.
September Book Club
Discover Healing Arthritis: Complementary Naturopathic, Orthopedic & Drug Treatments by Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, a Canadian naturopathic doctor. This practical guide explores natural therapies alongside conventional care, helping readers better understand arthritis and manage symptoms through evidence-informed lifestyle, nutrition, supplements, and treatment options.
