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Music & The Brain

Why is it that music has such power? Because music is processed in the brain in nearly every area! Not only is the auditory cortex activated, but so is the amygdala and hippocampus (music and memory), the limbic system (pleasure and motivation) – releasing dopamine, and the motor system! A lot is happening, and often at the same time. There is improved communication between different brain regions, making music therapy a wonderful alternative therapy for those with brain injuries and other neurological conditions. For example, music therapists might work on improving motor skills, communication, and cognitive function after strokes.

Félicitations Emily ! Congrats Emily!

Emily Messier reçoit la bourse #JeMérite 2025 pour son engagement envers l’égalité et sa force à surmonter les défis. Son parcours fait preuve qu’avec détermination et courage, elle peut avancer malgré les obstacles. Découvrez son parcours inspirant sur //centrevictoria.ca/bourse. Emily Messier receives the #JeMérite 2025 scholarship for her commitment to equality and her strength in overcoming challenges. Her journey shows that with determination and courage, she can move forward despite obstacles. Discover her inspiring story at //centrevictoria.ca/bourse

Treating Signs of Aging Skin

Skin ages and becomes loose and less elastic as we grow older due to a reduction in fibroblast cells, which build the collagen proteins that keep our cells connected tightly. Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a safe and chemical-free way to trigger new collagen production. A hand-controlled device with tiny, shallow needles punctures the outer layer of the skin at 1000 times per second to create mild damage that will stimulate your body to produce new collagen and elastin. This process can be used all over the body, not just on the face, to treat wrinkles, stretch marks, scars, and more!

Having Racing Thoughts?

Naka’s Magnesium L-Threonate is a highly absorbable form of magnesium, specifically designed to cross the blood-brain barrier and help calm an overactive mind. This natural supplement supports cognitive health, memory, and mental clarity, making it beneficial for those experiencing racing thoughts. It is often used to help manage conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). By promoting relaxation and mental focus, Magnesium L-Threonate can help you regain a sense of balance and control. Support your brain health naturally—try Naka’s Magnesium L-Threonate and experience the difference in your mind and memory today.

Breathe in a Sigh of Relief

Greentech Environmental’s PureHEPA+ Air Purifier emerges as a vital ally against the rising threat of wildfire smoke and persistent odors. Amidst increasing wildfire incidents, this eco-friendly air purifier offers respite, efficiently capturing harmful smoke particles with its HEPA filtration system. What sets it apart is its ability to eliminate odors using an activated carbon filter, ensuring your space always smells fresh. Beyond its performance, PureHEPA+ embodies eco-consciousness, consuming minimal energy and featuring durable construction to minimize waste. In an era where environmental responsibility is paramount, Greentech’s PureHEPA+ supports the relationship between technology and nature, providing a breath of fresh air for a sustainable future.

September Trivia

.1 – In holistic wellness, what term describes the body’s natural ability to heal itself? 2. – Which fruit contains an enzyme that can break down proteins and is often used as a meat tenderizer? 3. – What pigment gives orange carrots their distinctive color, and is a precursor to vitamin A in the human body?

Book Club

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn’t settle into this mental mess as if it’s just our new normal. There’s hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. DrLeaf.com

Ways to Empower Relationships

Wanting to strengthen your relationships? Allow them to feel cherished and thought of often. By reaching out and telling them what you really enjoy and like about them, it makes them feel appreciated. Taking someone for granted leads to complacency and dulls the relationship connection. Everyone wants to be seen, acknowledged and celebrated even if they don’t say so. Most of us are conflict avoidant, so having a clearing model that is easy to use when differences arise is necessary to help work things through. Taking full ownership of our feelings, naming the specific behaviors that upset us and asking for what you need instead of blaming or becoming defensive is a game changer. Every relationship at some point needs to clear resentment or misunderstandings, when you can do it quickly and efficiently, they don’t build up.

Healthy Blueberry Crisp

Healthy Blueberry Crisp. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, toss 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries with 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Pour into a baking dish. In another bowl, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over berries. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm, with Greek yogurt. Enjoy!