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Le Centre Victoria pour femmes est un organisme qui soutient les femmes francophones à lutter contre toutes les formes de violence. Nous offrons des services de soutien aux femmes victimes d’agression sexuelle, de harcèlement et de violence conjugale dans les régions du Grand Sudbury et d’Algoma. Gratuits et confidentiels. En savoir plus: centrevictoria.ca Centre Victoria pour femmes is an agency assisting francophone women against all forms of violence. We offer support services to women who are survivors of violence, sexual assault, harassment, and domestic violence in the Greater Sudbury and Algoma regions. Free and confidential. Learn more:

Music Therapy for ADHD

Music therapy can be a powerful tool for individuals with ADHD, offering both emotional and cognitive benefits. Through rhythm, melody, and structured musical activities, it helps improve focus, attention span, and impulse control. Playing instruments or engaging in guided listening exercises provides a healthy outlet for excess energy while enhancing self-expression and creativity. The structured nature of music can also support routine building and emotional regulation. Sessions are often tailored to each person’s needs, making therapy both enjoyable and therapeutic. Over time, music therapy may improve social skills, reduce stress, and support overall mental well-being in those with ADHD.

Discover The Ferris Me

Lively, Ontario’s premier aesthetic clinic founded by Joanna, a skilled RN with a passion for natural, restorative beauty. With advanced certifications and years of experience, Joanna offers personalized treatments using leading technologies, including cosmetic injectables, Fotona SP laser, Microneedling, PRP therapy, and advanced facials like Bela MD and HydraFacial. Every service is designed to enhance your natural features and support confidence at every age. At The Ferris Me, expert care meets artistry in a welcoming, professional environment. Book your consultation today and experience aesthetic medicine tailored uniquely to you—because you deserve to feel radiant in your own skin.

Are You Always in ‘Fight or Flight’ Mode?

Massage therapy is undeniably effective at getting people tapped into their parasympathetic nervous system, which is more commonly called ‘rest and digest’. Unfortunately, many spend most of their days in ‘fight or flight’! When the parasympathetic nervous system is in charge, blood pressure and heart rate lower, breathing is fuller, oxygen and blood make it deeper into the body, tissues repair themselves, organs do their jobs better, and overall, mental health is much more relaxed and content. It’s not hard to understand why being in ‘rest and digest’ is more conducive to recovery, management and being better prepared to handle what life throws at us!

October Trivia

1. What antioxidant in pumpkins helps reduce inflammation and supports eye health? 2. Studies show that exposure to cooler autumn temperatures can boost which type of fat that helps burn calories? 3. Which flavonoid found in apples has been linked to improved brain function and memory?

October Book Club

The Whole-Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Nutritional Approach to Preventing Recurrence by Edward Bauman, Helayne Waldman, Helayne L. Waldman. As one of the best preventative measures known to doctors and nutritionists today, a robust, cancer-fighting diet is vital to your personal plan for breast cancer prevention. An essential guide for every woman seeking to understand the effect of nutritional deficiencies and environmental factors on her overall health and wellness.

Did You Know?

Did you know? Arthritis isn’t just one disease—it actually refers to over 100 different types of joint conditions, each affecting the body in unique ways.

Clean Eating Recipe

Sweet Potato Brownies. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8” baking dish with parchment. Cook sweet potatoes until soft, cool and puree. In a bowl, mix sweet potato puree, ½ cup peanut butter, ⅓ cup maple syrup, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, combine ⅔ cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Stir dry ingredients into wet, then fold in ⅔ cup chocolate chips. Spread batter in dish and bake 20-25 minutes until set.

Book Club:

The Holistic Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide: Take Control, Find Relief and Thrive. By Dr. Ananta Subedi, MD, MPH. A step-by-step guide to reversing inflammation, easing joint pain, and embracing a healthier, vibrant life. Whether you’re struggling with symptoms, or searching for a natural and effective approach to relief pain from rheumatoid arthritis, this book delivers what you need.

Everyone Has One

Everyone has one… a shadow that is! The darker more hidden side of oneself which is not yet conscious, that we try our best to hide and not show to others in fear of not being liked or accepted. We do our very best to push it down and hold it at bay as it exposes our vulnerabilities and imperfections. Eventually, over time, for better or for worse, it raises itself and seeps out into our longer-term relationships. Dr Carl Jung, wisely said” if we don’t embrace our shadow, our shadow embraces us”. The more we can recognize and take ownership of our shadow parts…the healthier and less defensive our relationships both with ourselves and others become.