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Foot, Hand, & Ear Reflexology Course Vancouver |
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“IT’S ALL IN YOUR FEET”
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Okanagan Wellness Centre,
a professional clinic in Penticton designed for full time and part time practitioners, is now accepting applications. Benefits include full-time reception, waiting room, on-site laundry, kitchen, training room, marketing and flexible scheduling. If you are looking for a professional space to greet and treat your clients, call Nora at 493-7356 or email owc@shaw.ca |
Business Course for Wholistic Practitioners
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Clutter Clearing with Feng Shui Principles
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Shiatsu Training for the Massage Therapist-
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By Your Side - Doula Service
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MERGING MODALITIES - MAKING MAGNIFICENCE Integrating reflexology (universal technique), the brain and symbol healing and how to merge this knowledge with other modalities.
Two day workshops with Chris Stormer, Kath Forster from South Africia
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Shiatsu Practitioner Training Program
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How to Love Yourself
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This comprehensive holistic health directory offers a variety of alternative healing modalities, integrative, and complementary medicine information. We provide up-to-date information on the Okanagan & BC health practitioners, plus BC, Alberta, Canada, USA & Ireland's healing workshops info, natural health articles & news, health & wellness tips, healthy recipes,
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New Recipes
Greek Omelet
With flavors reminiscent of the classic Greek spanakopita,
this easy omelet is just right for a light dinner or brunch.
Frozen leaf spinach makes it ultra-quick. For Full Details |
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Smoked Fish with Horseradish Sauce |
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Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Couscous |
If you have never dealt with a fresh horseradish root, be prepared for an experience. Freshly ground horseradish with vinegar and a little salt completely outclasses the prepared varieties sold in stores, and mixed with low-fat sour cream, it becomes a wonderful condiment for fish, boiled or baked potatoes, and other cooked vegetables For Full Details |
Bananas help to strengthen the stomach lining and are good for soothing indigestion. Most banana bread recipes are saturated with butter and sugar. This one uses a small amount of canola oil instead - which is much better for your heart - and honey, which of course means lots of flavour......
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Couscous is a mildly nutty-tasting grain that comes from North Africa. It makes a great stuffing, especially for a small cavity like a mushroom, because it's so moist. When the stuffed mushrooms are baked, the full flavor of the couscous and the mushrooms really come through. These will go fast!.........
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See our Recipes page for more great recipes
News
Tick Season is Here! |
 It is tick season. The few cases of tick paralysis in the Okanagan and B.C. Interior are generally related to the bite of the Rocky Mountain wood tick although there are dozens of varieties of ticks around the world with varying degrees of toxicity. "A cluster of tick paralysis cases does not make an outbreak and it has nothing to do with Lyme disease!" So says Dr. Rob Parker, a medical health officer with the Interior Health Authority. He recommends removing the tick with a pair of fine-tipped tweezers.
“Don’t burn it off or put alcohol on it. If you damage it, it may regurgitate more material into the body,” he advised. “Gently grab the tick at the base where it attaches to the skin and pull it directly upward.” Precautions for avoiding tick bites include wearing light-coloured long sleeved shirts and long pants when hiking in forested areas and grasslands. “Do a check along the hairline which is where they tend to gravitate,” advised Parker. “Check your kid’s hairline and do a thorough comb-out of your dog.” |
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OKinHealth New Newspaper Column. |
OKinHealth articles can now be found each week in the South Valley Newspaper Network. We are providing a new weekly column called "A Healthy Focus" in the Osoyoos Times, Princeton Spotlight, Boundary Creek Times, OK Falls Review, and the Keremeos Review.
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Chris Stormer |
Chris Stormer is returning from South Africa for three workshops in B.C.
She is affectionately known worldwide as the "Universal Foot Lady".
Chris is also the author of 5 books, two videos, seven charts, and a set of audio cassettes and she has much more in the pipe line! You are personally invited to come and experience the magic of one of Chris -presentations for yourself! It's a real treat!
She starts her tour in USA and then on to Vancouver for 22nd May,
then to Penticton for a one day workshop on Thursday May 24th
and a two-day workshop in Vernon on Sat & Sun May 26 and 27.
Great workshops for Reflexologists, Energy, massage workers, or anyone interested in learning more about your feet and Health.
For more information see OKinHealth's Reflexology page.
Early Bird Reg special is closing soon
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Common ingredients such as baking soda and liquid soap can be used for a host of jobs around the house. Try these recipes as alternatives to hazardous cleaning products!..........
Don't bother with strong disinfectants or acids. Use a non-chlorinated scouring powder or baking soda and liquid soap to clean...
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Anwers to questions about art and hobby materials. Which dry erase markers are the safest? How toxic are the fumes?
Do crayons contain lead? Are crayons non-toxic? What art products are acceptable for children to use? I’m an artist who works at home. How do I dispose of my chemicals?
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In a word, EVERYTHING Blood’s central role in your health makes sense when you consider just how much of it your body contains – in other words, when you understand exactly how much of your body is “blood.” The importance of the acid/alkaline balance of the body and.......
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Do you really want to break your old patterns of thinking going around and around in your head? Do you constantly blame others for your misfortune? Do you really want to stop complaining about your life? Or is there a part of you that actually likes it?
You have to be honest with yourself before going any further......[Read More] |
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It happens to millions of people every year. The stuffy head, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing that signals seasonal allergies. The good news is that there are numerous mind, body, spirit remedies that can help you feel better. International studies show that natural approaches are highly effective in improving allergies. There are a few factors that you should consider if suffering from allergies...
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Eczema is predominantly an allergic condition whereby abnormalities in the immune system promote an over production of inflammatory and allergic reactions in the skin, and where there is poor resistance to skin bacteria and viruses. It is common in infants and toddlers and often appears when children are teething or....
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Large Corporations in the personal care industry are interested in the promotion and profit potential of their products, not YOUR health! They are hiding controversial or dangerous ingredients under the label of “trade secrets”. The Environmental Defense Council reports that more than four billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into the environment each year, including 72 million pounds of known carcinogens. ...Read More
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Oftentimes we are faced with changes in our reality that we either weren’t expecting or aren’t too thrilled about, as in the sudden death of a loved one, divorce, job loss or health issues that leave us feeling victimized, angry and with little energy to move forward. Alternatively we may also experience changes that we wanted to occur such as a move, job promotion, marriage or birth of a child, and then find ourselves in a state of unexplainable paralysis, feeling out of sorts and wondering why we aren’t feeling the same excitement we felt when we embarked on the journey to begin with! Does any of this resonate with you?
Well if it does, the good news is you are human...and as a human being, whenever change takes place we all go through stages associated with change........[to Read More...] |
For more Articles visit our Wellness Articles Page
Classifieds
Kelowna Family YMCA-YWCA Job openings |
We have two exciting job opportunities available in the Fitness Dept of our Kelowna Family YMCA-YWCA:
Prenatal Wellness Facilitator (part-time) and Group Fitness Team Leader (full-time).
For complete job descriptions visit website at: www.ymca-ywca.com. |
Create a new career and way of life! |
Pacific Institute of Reflexology Natural Healing School and Clinic
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and/ or phone 1(800)567-9389 or 1(403) 701-5188. |
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| For Sale - Practitioner's Opportunity |
Aqua-Chi detox machine, Professional model, purchased Oct. 2005, $1200. Also a Set of 7, tuned, Crystal bowls, includes custom LED light bases. $1800. - Phone: 250-499-7771
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| Call for Accredited Practitioners |
Okanagan Wellness Centre, a professional clinic in Penticton designed for full time and part time practitioners, is now accepting applications. Benefits include full-time reception, waiting room, on-site laundry, kitchen, training room, marketing and flexible scheduling. If you are looking for a professional space to greet and treat your clients, call Nora at 493-7356 or email owc@shaw.ca
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SEMINAR ROOM for RENT |
Room Size: 450 square feet ( a pproximately 18'x 25' ) also Healing Rooms - Pacific Institute of Reflexology, 535 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
Also FOR SALE
La Fuma Zero Gravity Recliner Lounge Chairs and Faulkner Recliner Chairs,
Reflexology T-Shirts, Maseur Massage Sandals, Reflexology Foot,
Hand & Ear Charts, Books, DVD and self-help tools...
www.pacificreflexology.com - (604) 875-8818 or 1 (800) 688-9748 |
| House sitting/Rental |
Wanted please, a place to house sit or to rent in the Kelowna region, for around July 14th/ Please call Joan Moffet (Healer & Therapist) at 250 492 6743 |
| B & B needed |
Wanted: Bed & Breakfast or family home in or near Kelowna
to host an out-of-town couple who wish to have a homebirth with a
Registered Midwife. 762-9763
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| Looking for a small flat |
Needed for May 1st, 2007. Small granny flat or shared accomodation for single female. Non-smoking, non-drinking vegetarian who avoids television whenever possible. No children or pets. Peaceful environment preferred. Please contact Leslie Joy@ 250-764-0576 freetodanceljp@yahoo.ca |
| Sahaj Marg Meditation |
Is a system of Raja Yoga, is a heart centered practice which is offered free of charge. Easily integrated into daily life it leads to a calmer, more balanced mind. “First you have to learn to love yourself. That is why perhaps we meditate on our own heart. We learn to love what we find inside.” Contact: Penticton:Leslie 250-492-4458 Oliver: Tom 250-498-2310 Nelson: Michael 250 509-0905 -
Visit website: www.srcm.org - See Article for more info.
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SORCO - Giant Yard Sale for the Owls |
South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls is having their May 6th SORCO's Annual Public Open House, Giant Yard Sale, hot dogs, ( & Veggies dogs) and Volunteer recruitment day Oliver BC - huge big day - come out and see our Owl Center more info] see our Enviro page |
| Aromascents Journal |
Aromascents Journal provides aromatherapy product resources, aromatherapy education, research, and information regarding the many facets of essential oil and aromatherapy practices to our readers, both professionals and the general public.
Robyn Harden, CAHP.
Editor - Aromascents Journal www.aromascentsjournal.ca |
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OKinHealth Wellness Tips
Walk the course! |
Did you know that 30 minutes of golf (when walking the course) can burn about 165 calories? Exercise doesn't have to be vigorous to provide benefits.
So whenever possible, ditch the cart, bring plenty of water, and enjoy the outdoors. |
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Fruit Pops
For a refreshing treat, make frozen fruit pops. Place berries, such as blueberries, raspberries and chopped strawberries in a small cup. Add cranberry or pineapple juice to fill about 2/3 of the cup. Add a wooden Popsicle stick and freeze. After freezing, run warm water over the cup to release fruit pop and enjoy! Dining Out When dining out, consider asking questions about how food is prepared. Knowing about food preparation can help you avoid unhealthy fats and extra calories. Menu descriptions that suggest high saturated fat meals may include au gratin, Alfredo, creamed and parmigiana. For generally lighter choices, look for the words grilled, baked, broiled, marinara, and steamed. |
Whole Wheat Pasta
When choosing pasta, consider whole wheat. Whole wheat pasta can be a great source of complex carbohydrates. It also contains several vitamins and dietary fiber (not found in regular pasta). Try not to rinse pasta after cooking. Rinsing reduces its nutritional value. |
Safe BBQ
For a safer barbecue, consider the following tips to prevent food borne illness: (1) Never return cooked meats to the raw meat plate. (2) Do not use the same utensil on both raw meat and any other foods unless you wash the utensil first. (3) Do not taste food with a utensil, and then return it to the food. (4) Store leftovers in the freezer or refrigerator immediately after eating. (5) Eat leftovers within a few days or discard.
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Exercising with Osteoarthritis
Do you suffer from osteoarthritis? If so, consider a water-based exercise program. Water can soothe your body and reduce strain on aching joints. Options include swimming, water aerobics, and water walking. Be sure to talk with your doctor about which form of exercise is best for you. |
Increase your learning potential with sleep
Do you want to learn a new activity faster? Catching some zzzz's after learning a new move can help your retention. For example, getting a good night's sleep following a salsa class or a racquetball lesson increases your chance of remembering specific moves the next day. Whenever memory learning is important to you, try getting a good night's sleep. |
| More Risks from 2nd hand Smoke
Exposing children to tobacco smoke may increase their risk of lung cancer as grown-ups. One report indicates their risk is up to 3 times greater than for children who were not exposed. Also, studies have found that non-smoking spouses of people who smoke at home have a 20-30% increase in lung cancer. Beans Are beans good for you? Dried and canned beans as well as legumes are excellent sources of protein, beans are low in fat, contain no cholesterol, are high in fiber, and are a good source both of calcium and iron. Because of their high protein content, you can eat beans as a meat alternative. Consider trying a bean-based entrée next week. |
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Iron Supplements
To get the most out of iron supplements, avoid taking them with coffee, tea or milk. These beverages contain substances that can inhibit the absorption of iron.
Wait 90 minutes or more to drink coffee, tea or milk, after taking the iron. |
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