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Discover Your Best, Healthiest Self

Ready to boost your energy, shed unwanted weight, and create new health habits that last? “You and Your Health… First” transformational programs guide you to discover what and how to eat for your unique body, build simple, sustainable habits, and appreciate your body at every stage. You’ll learn to reduce stress, relax more and live with gratitude—while naturally reaching your health goals! Nicholle’s inspiring programs will help you design a clear vision for your best health with confidence, and ultimately deepen satisfaction in your relationships, your work, and yourself! Most importantly, you’ll bring more fun and pleasure into everyday life, as you get results!

Supporting You Through Every Stage of Life

At Cypress House, part of the Golden Health Care family, we believe well-being goes beyond medical care—it’s about feeling safe, valued, and truly at home. Our thoughtfully designed spaces and dedicated team support you as your needs evolve, offering assisted living, memory care, palliative care, or a blend of services under one roof. Enjoy peaceful outdoor areas, sunlit rooms, and the warmth of small household clusters. With our Aging in Place philosophy, maintain independence with the reassurance of compassionate care always close by. At Cypress House, we help you live each day to the fullest, with dignity and comfort.

August Trivia

.1 What is the primary source of energy for the human body? 2. Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the body? 3. What is the most expensive spice in the world? 4. What is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth called?

Did You Know?

Laughter has been shown to increase blood flow by 20%, which can be beneficial for your heart health.

Hear Every Moment of Your Vacation

Vacations are filled with unforgettable sights, sounds, and experiences—from waves crashing on the shore to laughter around the campfire. To truly make the most of your getaway, don’t overlook your hearing health. If you wear hearing aids, make sure they’re clean, charged, and travel-ready. Pack extra batteries or a charger, and consider a waterproof case for added protection. If you’re noticing changes in your hearing, book a hearing check before you go. Clear hearing helps you stay connected, safe, and fully immersed—so you can savor every conversation, sound, and memory your travels bring.

Neora Launches Revolutionary Neo-FILLER

Neora’s new Neo-FILLER is a first-to-market skincare innovation that’s changing the way we approach age-defying results—no needles needed. Powered by combining three unique patented innovations, a cutting-edge blend of growth factor peptides and plant stem cells, natural bioactives, and a natural biostimulator, Neo-FILLER visibly fills and smooths fine lines and deep-set wrinkles from the inside out. Boosting skin’s natural collagen production and elasticity, delivering plumper, firmer, sculpted looking skin with consistent use. This is next evolution in skincare—high-performance, non-invasive, and only from Neora.

30th Annual Concerts in the Park

Moose Jaw’s beloved Concerts in the Park return for their 30th anniversary season! Enjoy free live music every Wednesday from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at the Crescent Park Amphitheatre, running June 18 to August 20. Donations collected support the Health Foundation’s MRI upgrade, helping improve diagnostic care at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. With over $140,000 raised to date, this event is a true community celebration. “It’s a toe-tappin’ good time,” says MC Kelly McElree. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music—it’s summer fun with a purpose! View the full schedule online at www.mjhf.org.

Uncover Your Confidence This Summer

Summer should be all about fun in the sun—not stressing over swimsuit season. At Fit 4 Life, we understand how body confidence can take a hit, especially for women. That’s why our Bikini Shape-Up program combines strength and cardio interval training to help you tone up in just six weeks. To complement your results, we offer Neora FIRM Cream, Invisi-Bloc SPF 40, and Sunless Tanning Cream—perfect for smoothing, protecting, and glowing skin. Plus, ask about our customized tanning packages to erase tan lines. Let us help you uncover your confidence.

Let’s Talk ‘Grounding’:

How We Learn, and Can Teach, Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation is an important life skill that supports our relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. It’s not something we’re born with — it’s something we learn and can teach.
From infancy, emotional regulation starts with co-regulation. When babies cry and their caregivers respond from a calm, emotionally regulated place, the babies’ nervous systems receive a powerful message: “You’re safe.” Through this connection, children gradually learn to calm themselves by tuning into their caregiver’s steady presence. If caregivers are calm and compassionate, children’s nervous systems come to recognize the world as a safe place, helping them develop their own emotional regulation skills. Conversely, if caregivers are emotionally overwhelmed, unpredictable, or explosive, children’s nervous systems learn to expect danger, reacting accordingly and makes emotional regulation more difficult.
These early experiences lay the foundation for how we manage emotions throughout our lives — unless we consciously choose to learn new skills. The good news? Emotional regulation is learnable and teachable at any age. Thanks to the brain’s remarkable ability to grow and change, we can unlearn old patterns and adopt new tools for grounding and self-regulation.
One of the most effective ways to build emotional regulation skills is through grounding techniques — simple, sensory-based tools that support us when we feel stressed, overwhelmed, or triggered.
Here are practical grounding strategies for different ages:
Early Childhood (Ages 3+)
• 5-4-3-2-1 grounding: Name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 smells, and 1 taste
• Blow out the candles: Pretend your fingers are candles and gently blow them “out”
• Bubble breathing: Imagine blowing slow, big bubbles to encourage long exhales
• Texture hunts: Explore textures around you (soft, smooth, fluffy, etc.)
• Animal breaths: Make gentle sounds like a snake’s “ssss,” a buzzing bee, or a bear’s growl while exhaling
Children & Youth (Ages 7–17)
• Alphabet Categories: Name items by letter of the alphabet (e.g., “a” apple, “b” bubblegum, “c” cantaloupe)
• What’s Changed?: Using memory and observation – notice details around you, then spot what’s different after a short break
• Wave breathing: Visualize ocean waves rising and falling with your breath
• Finger breathing: Slowly trace your fingers up as you inhale and down as you exhale
Adults (18+)
• Slow-mo movements: Choose a simple task — brushing teeth, pouring a drink, walking — and do it very slowly and deliberately, noticing every movement and sensation
• Ocean breath: Inhale normally, then exhale with a soft “haaa” sound, repeating several times
• Finger pulse breathing: Touch the tip of each finger with your thumb, coordinating each touch with your inhale or exhale
These tools remind us that emotional regulation isn’t about “getting over” feelings — it’s about staying present when emotions arise. Grounding doesn’t fix life’s challenges, but it helps us meet them with steadiness, choice, and resilience.

Clear Your Mind with Access Bars

Feeling overwhelmed by constant mental chatter? Access Bars® is a gentle hands-on energy technique developed by Gary Douglas, founder of Access Consciousness®. During a session, 32 specific points on the head are lightly touched to help release stored electromagnetic energy from thoughts, emotions, and limiting beliefs. Many clients report benefits like mental clarity, improved sleep, reduced anxiety, emotional relief, and a general sense of well-being. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or a deeper shift, Access Bars® may offer a new pathway to ease and joy.