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“Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.” – Ruth Carter Stapleton

Al-Anon Family Groups: A Beacon of Hope


In the quiet corners of our communities, Al-Anon Family Groups offer help and hope to friends and families of Alcoholics. These sanctuaries offer solace to family members and friends, imparting the tools to navigate the stormy seas of addiction. With unwavering support, Al-Anon nurtures understanding, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. The power of shared experiences within these groups cannot be underestimated; they provide a lifeline for those who have felt alone in their struggles. As Al-Anon continues to transform lives and mend relationships, its role in healing and recovery remains vital.

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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.

Suffer from Anxiety?

Hypnotherapy can help. Hypnotherapy is a therapy that accesses our subconscious mind to bring peace to our inner world allowing safety, confidence and healing to be our new normal. Many clients find hypnotherapy to be the key to a lifelong change. It is effective, and brief and allows a level of security to be realized that talk therapy cannot reach since hypnotherapy accesses the subconscious mind directly. It can help to clear: depression, disordered eating, anger and much more.

From Doubt to Belief: Mastering Confidence

Imagine a life brimming with self-confidence. You awaken daily with a deep sense of worthiness and a positive self-image. You articulate your thoughts assertively, leading to improved personal and professional interactions. Decision-making becomes effortless, and setbacks serve as mere nudges. Anxiety in social situations and public speaking fades away. Prioritizing self-care, exercise, and a balanced diet becomes second nature, fostering a healthier lifestyle. You boldly negotiate for better pay, invest wisely, and embrace financial risks. Most significantly, you wholeheartedly believe in your own abilities. Investing in self-confidence yields a cascade of positive transformations across various aspects of life, making it a truly invaluable endeavor.

Quieting the Mind for Growth

Coaching is not advice, therapy, or counselling. Working with a coach is about supporting your self-awareness and building capacity to trust your inner wisdom to make the changes you desire. The Enneagram Personality Type System is one tool that can be used to deepen this self-awareness. The Enneagram works with your three centres of intelligence: your body, heart, and head. Our hearts are often protecting us from reliving past pains and our heads are often worrying about the future in a way that stops us from being in this moment. When we use our bodies to sense into this moment – we become grounded, allowing our hearts to open, and our minds to quiet – knowing what is needed.

Keeping Your Prostate Healthy

Maintaining a healthy prostate is important for managing conditions like prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as well as potentially reducing the risk of prostate cancer. Some symptoms that may occur with a prostate condition include urgency, frequency and pain during urination, weak urine flow, fatigue, back pain, and blood in the urine/semen. Naturopathic doctors can provide support to those experiencing prostate conditions (including helping to reduce some treatment side effects) through nutritional support (dietary journal and guidance for proper diet), acupuncture, Bemer Therapy (increases microcirculation), intravenous nutrient therapy, and sweat detoxification through sauna and hyperthermia.

Fall Raking Tips

Colourful fall leaves are beautiful but cleaning them up can be a chore! These tips may help reduce injury while raking. Wear proper shoes with good grip to prevent slipping, as well as well-fitting gloves to avoid having to grip the rake too hard. Use proper yard tools and keep from over-reaching to help prevent strain on your back. Switching sides with the rake allows you to share the work between sides. Make sure to bend with your knees when picking up the leaves and bags. Breaks are also helpful, so take a rest when you need it. Happy raking!