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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.

Premium, Educated, Functional Fitness

Ashley Keck of Successful Aging YXE emphasizes that premium fitness is not about intensity alone, but about education, intention, and function. Functional fitness focuses on movements that support daily life like strength, balance, mobility, and coordination, which helps individuals maintain independence and reduce injury risk as they age. By combining evidence-based exercise programming with personalized assessment, clients learn to move smarter, not just harder. Education is key: understanding posture, breath, and joint health transforms workouts into long-term wellness tools. Whether you are starting fresh or refining your routine, functional fitness builds a foundation for confident, capable aging and improved quality of life.

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.

Prioritizing Self-Care with Support

Self-care is essential for maintaining physical, emotional, and mental well-being—especially for older adults and family caregivers. It can be as simple as staying hydrated, taking a walk, connecting with friends, or enjoying a quiet moment. Too often, family caregivers neglect their own needs while caring for others. That’s where Home Instead can help. Our compassionate Care Pros support aging adults in their daily activities, giving family members peace of mind and time to recharge. Whether it’s a few hours a week or full-time assistance, we’re here to make care and self-care more accessible for everyone. Learn more online at www.HomeInstead.ca/3023.