Up Coming - Workshops and Events
 An Evening Satsang with Neale Donald Walsch
Water Birth: A Tempest in a Teapot Friday Dec 1st
Crystal & Pendulum Workshop
The BodyTalk Access
Connecting to Your Guardian Angel
Living Energy Wholistic Nutrition Course
South Okanagan Healing Arts Fair
Victoria & Kelowna Health Show
Animal Communication-Communicate with the animals in your life
Meditation & Connecting To Your Spirit
Guide & Power Animal
Shift Happens Weekend Workshops Dec 1st - 3rd
Angels, Archangels, & Ascended Masters Ages 14 - adult
Develop Your Intuitive Mind - Level 1
Develop Your Intuitive Mind - Group Reading
Develop Your Intuitive Mind - Level 2
Develop Your Intuitive Mind - Akashic records
Healing Touch Courses
The Painting Experience - Stewart Cubley & Annie Rousseau Dec 1st - 3rd Friendship / Witchballs Ornament Balls - Art & Craft workshop
Meditation & Connecting To Your Spirit Guideages, Ages 8 - 16 Dec 2nd Certified Counselling Hypnotherapist Training
Basic Holistic Foot Reflexology Course
BodyTalk System Introductory Modules 1 & 2
Bliss - The Ultimate Relaxation-Yoga Dec 1st
Arbonne International - Open house Dec 2nd
Holistic Reflexology
Reiki - Kids & Adult Classes
Business Course For Wholistic Practitioners
Angel Workshop for Children ages 6 - 13
Vibrational Medicine Workshop
 Introduction to Shiatsu
2012 THE ODYSSEY - The Movie
Acupressure Oil Massage
Shiatsu Practitioner Training Program
Cranio-Sacral Reflexology - with Dr. Martine Faure-Alderson
Correspondence Courses
Contests
Movies: Win one ticket to see 2012 THE ODYSSEY - The Movie
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Treatments: closing date is January 26th
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Penticton
A first time classical homeopathic consultation (2 hours) with Pat Deacon.
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One free session - hypnosis, or psychological, or energy work, communication with your body and/or talk therapy. Joy Green, Psychologist
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One Free Aqua-Chi Foot Detox session at new office on 327 Martin St, Penticton, with Pat Everatt.
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Summerland
One Free Reflexology Treatment with Summerland Reflexology with Denise DeLeeuw Blouin
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Kelowna,
Win a free European lymph drainage massage with aromatherapy or Deep tissue massage with Larry Petty at Natural Sense Aromatherapy
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Kelowna
One Free Reflexology Treatment from Rite-Way Health with Marie Sperling.
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Kelowna
One Free ELD Massage from Rite-Way Health with Marie Sperling.
Workshops Contests
All prizes are valid for 6 weeks unless otherwise stated.
Congratulations to our October/November Contest Winners
Patricia York - Ra Poolman - Tina Cook - Linda Hartford - Barbara Mackenzie - Marlene Matkin -
Cara Christiansen - Marion Desborough
- Kathy McKenzie - Martha Neufeld
-Tamara Robinson - Cyndy Bishop - Deneen kehler.
Healthy Holiday Recipes for the Holiday
Recipe for Christmas Holiday Joy
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Hugs
4 teaspoons Kisses
4 cups Love
1 cup Special Holiday Cheer
3 teaspoons Christmas Spirits
2 cups Goodwill Toward Man
1 Sprig of Mistletoe
1 medium-size bag of Christmas Snowflakes (the regular kind won't do!)
Directions:
Mix hugs, kisses, smiles and love until consistent.
Blend in holiday cheer, peace on earth, Christmas spirits and good will toward men.
Use the mixture to fill a large, warm heart, where it can be stored for a lifetime, (it never goes bad!).
Serve as desired under mistletoe, sprinkled liberally with special Christmas Snowflakes.
Recipe for Christmas Holiday Joy
Holiday Brussels Sprouts Healthy
Low-Fat Smoked Salmon Spread
Champagne Fooler Healthy Recipe
Orange Fruit Nut Truffles
Fruit Platter Healthy Holiday Recipe
Best Ever Coleslaw Diabetic Recipe
Kwanzaa Recipes- Collard Greens with Coconut Milk
Greek Holiday Tea Biscuit
Chanukah Zucchini Potato Latkes
Kolach - (Ukrainian Braided Ring-Shaped Bread)
Grand-kids coming over? or are you looking for a healthy snack idea?
Try banana crunch pops. Place a small banana on a popsicle stick, coat with non fat or low fat vanilla yogurt, roll in crisped rice cereal and set on waxed paper. Freeze overnight. Enjoy a low fat, nutritious and cool snack tomorrow!
The Power of Side Dishes -
Not all side dishes are equally healthy. It all depends on what you choose. Sides of coleslaw (as many as 11 grams of fat), biscuits, creamed vegetables, or macaroni and cheese can add lots of calories and fat to your meal. Dieticians recommends sides such as carrot raisin salad, vegetarian beans, salad with low-fat dressing, steamed veggies, and fruit salad instead. Increased activity can also compensate for rich indulgences.
Hot peppers - According to registered dieticians, chilli peppers are a good source of vitamins A and C. The hottest peppers include anaheim, ancho, cayenne, casabel, habanero, jalapeno, and serano. To avoid accidental "pepper pain," wear gloves or wash hands immediately after handling them. Avoid all contact with the eyes or nasal membranes after touching peppers. And thoroughly wash all surfaces the peppers have touched.
Fat Free Cookies
Don't be fooled by the term "fat free" on a food label. While there are a myriad of fat free products on the market today, many of them are loaded with calories and concentrated sugars. Many fat free versions of foods contain only a few less calories per serving than their fatty counterparts. Five fat free cookies at 50 calories each still adds up to a significant caloric intake. Be a smart shopper. Compare calorie and fat contents when choosing products and practice moderation when eating high sugar or high fat foods.
Caffeine
Besides making it hard to fall asleep, too much caffeine can cause stomach upset, muscle tension and nervousness. To find out how much caffeine you are getting, try keeping a journal. Moderate caffeine intake is about 3 cups of coffee (roughly 300 mg of caffeine) per day or a like amount from other drinks and foods. If you think you may be drinking too much caffeine, cut back by half a cup per day, not all at once. This usually avoids severe caffeine withdrawal headaches.
Carrots Bugs Bunny was right - carrots are good for your eyes. Carrots are a rich source of beta-carotene. When converted to vitamin A in the body, this nutrient helps to maintain proper vision. This includes adjusting to night vision, too. Some studies have linked beta-carotene with cataract prevention. Along with carrots, rich food sources of beta-carotene include dark red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, red bell pepper and mango.
Articles
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The Acid/Alkaline Balancing Act –
How Important is It ???? by Lila Elliott, Penticton, BC
What is Irlen Syndrome? By Pat Everatt, Penticton, BC
A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE FOR
READING PROBLEMS, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, AD/HD, DYSLEXIA, HEADACHES AND OTHER PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
THROUGH THE USE OF COLOUR.
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Wellness Tips
Flu Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the following to help prevent the flu. Avoid close contact when someone is sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Help protect yourself from germs, wash your hands often. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. This reduces your chance of picking-up unwanted germs.
Chicken Soup
It's true. Chicken soup really does help to relieve the symptoms of a cold. The hot vapors help break up congestion, making it easier for you to breathe. Vegetable soup should also do the trick if you are a non-meat eater. Don't forget to drink plenty of fluids. Avoid caffeinated beverages which can dehydrate the body.
At your Desk Calf Exercise
Good calf exercises can be very simple. Our fitness experts say you should consider the following: 1) Lift and lower both heels while keeping the balls of your feet planted firmly on the floor; and 2) Work the opposing muscles by lifting and lowering the balls of your feet with your heels on the floor.
Salt Substitutes
Use salt substitutes sparingly, if at all, unless you consult with your doctor. Some salt substitutes contain very high levels of potassium. This may be unhealthy for those with certain medical conditions. Instead of relying on a salt substitute, try seasoning foods with pepper, flavorful herbs and spices.
Give Barley a Try
Looking for a whole grain to add variety to your dinner plate? Willing to try a new flavor? Consider barley. According to our registered dietitian, one half cup (cooked) provides significant amounts of several nutrients, including folate, iron, zinc, protein, and fiber. You can also use barley in soups, stuffed peppers, pilaf, and hot or cold salads. It is readily available at most supermarkets.
Size matters!
Don't forget about portion size when dining out. A 3.5 oz. hamburger made with extra lean ground beef, cooked to medium, contains about 250 calories, 16 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat and 82 mg of cholesterol. Upgrade that to a half-pound of meat and you are looking at almost 600 calories, 36 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat and 185 mg of cholesterol. What a whopping difference! Stick with smaller portions of meat. Three ounces is about the size of a deck of cards.
Soy sauce
Did you know that low sodium soy sauce might still contain 600 mg of sodium per tablespoon? That's about 25% of the -recommended daily intake. Remember - a reduced sodium food, while often better than the original, is not always a low sodium food.
 Breakfast Fast Food
Fast food breakfasts can be killers. According to our dietitian, some egg and sausage biscuit meals contain as many as 600 calories and 40 grams of fat! An English muffin with egg and Canadian bacon, although not "lite", is clearly a better option. It has about 385 calories and 20 grams of fat. In either case, try for balance in the rest of your day and week. Include plenty of fruit, vegetables and physical activity.
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder or BED has recently been named the most common eating disorder in this country. Symptoms include out of control eating, eating when not hungry, being embarrassed about the amount of food consumed, and feeling depressed after eating. Many who suffer with BED feel extremely uncomfortable approaching others about it. However, BED can lead to serious health problems when left untreated. A growing number of health professionals are able to help or appropriately refer those with BED.
Potassium
Potassium is essential for many reasons. These include blood pressure regulation and normal heart function. However, too much as well as too little can cause problems. Thus the National Institutes of Health recommend getting potassium from food, avoiding supplements except at your doctor's direction. Good food-based sources include bananas, yogurt , spinach, lentils, raisins, and acorn squash
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Plants & Alzheimer's
Phytochemicals (compounds from plants) may play some role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's as well as cancers and heart disease. To increase your intake, include a wide variety of plant based foods like olives, green and black tea, soy, flaxseed, blueberries, cherries, pears, grapes, spinach, strawberries and lentils in your diet.
Cross-Training to Avoid Stress Fractures
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone's outer layer. It can develop when exercise stresses the same bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles over and over again. A good example is your foot striking the ground during jogging. Cross-training (two or more types of exercise during one workout, or two different exercises on different days) can often prevent stress fractures or give them a better chance to heal. For more healthy Tips- visit our Wellness Tip page
Classifieds
Practitioner space available on part-time basis in
professional, community-minded environment.
The room is furnished, you provide the linens. Isabel@in-good-hands.ca
Penticton 250.809.4405
R Bonne - Open house in the OKanagan Find out what is fueling our incredible growth! Learn about the industry, the company and if it works for you! • Come see the New Holiday Line • Sample products • Learn why our products are different than others • Door Prizes! Receive a ticket to win if you: RSVP and/or bring a friend. To learn more about Arbonne products Saturday, Dec 2, 2006 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Days Inn (Daybreak Room) 152 Riverside Drive. Penticton, Bette Sherbina – Independent Consultant. Cell (250) 809-9700. E-mail: bsherbina@shaw.ca
 HEALING ARTS FAIR - South Okanagan Similkameen Country and Healing Arts Association of the Okanagan is hosting the Keremeos HEALING ARTS FAIR. Feb. 17, 11:00 - 3:30. Health Practitioners, Organic Food, Guest Speakers... Booths available for rent to practitioners only, no retail sales. $40 booth fee.
Info Pat Everatt, 250-499-7771 peveratt@nethop.net
Wellness Instructors Needed Crossroads Treatment Center Society, a residential center for people with addictions, is looking for a person(s) interested in providing clients with instruction in various areas of personal wellness... aspects of mindfulness, meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, Marshall Arts, etc. Other ideas are also welcome. If anyone is interested or know of anyone who would be interested in providing this type of service. From Gerry McDougall. Please contact info@okinhealth.com
Family Motor Home wanted Do you know of a good motor home or 5th wheel to sell? That would be suitable for a family in the okanagan?? For more information info@okinhealth.com
Jackie Haverty - Infinite Healing - CD Prepare for a powerful healing experience that transcends time and space. Divinely inspired words and music create a harmonic resonance integrating quantum physics with Divine Love for transformation on all levels of body, mind and spirit. Contains: 11 page booklet: Conscious Healing Track 1: Ultimate Healing 42 minutes Track 2: I AM Healing 33 minutes For More Details... Makes a Great Gift!
The South Okanagan Rehab Centre for Owls, goal is to build a new clinic with the proper amenities for both the birds in care and the dedicated volunteers. We are looking for volunteers, donations, and it would be great if a major corporation that is looking for a way to improve their profile, would step up to the plate and offer funding for our much needed new clinic. Contact Sherri Klein, Oliver. ph 250-498-4251 sorco@telus.net
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Christmas holly and the approach of the holiday traditions don’t hold the same meaning for everyone. For those of us keenly aware of the cycle of the seasons, the approach of the holidays means the Winter Solstice is coming. 
