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Vegetarian Kung Pao Tofu with Broccoli and Peanuts

Description:
Tofu stir-fried with vinegar is a traditional folk remedy for malaria and dysentery. Peanuts are believed to improve the appetite and lubricate the lungs. Kung Pao chicken is a famous dish that most likely originated in the Sichuan province of China. Its history is rather fuzzy but most people agree that it was named after a governor, general or other official from the late nineteenth century. Whatever its true origin, this dish has been popular for decades in Chinese restaurants everywhere and is practically synonymous with takeout. In this vegetarian version, tofu and assorted vegetables replace the chicken. The tofu and vegetables are all chopped into bite-sized pieces, in keeping with tradition.

Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds firm tofu, cut into ½-inch slabs
1 pound broccoli, ends trimmed and stalks peeled
5 ½ tablespoons (expeller-pressed) canola oil................. full details

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New Q and A Column

We are here to help you with any of your health-related questions – nothing’s too big or too small! Our professional expert panel will do our best to provide you with information, suggestions, and resources.

This column is hosted by our Q and A manager Cindy Atkinson.

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QUESTION from D:
I had a flu in January that came with an odd symptom. My mouth tasted like acidic metal mucus. I was calling it molten metallic snot.
With it came small amounts of very sticky , almost clear mucus.
I am feeling much better, generally, but the metallic taste has come back a few times, with a week or so break where all seems well.
I have a history of excess mercury, lead, and nickel in my system. I have an upper denture that has been lined with a metal frame for support. It seems as if there might be some of the metal not covered by the acrylic.
Do you have a suggestion as to whether the taste is still some remnants of the original virus, or possibly cleansing of the metal from my system that has been accelerated by the healing and detoxing of the illness, and what I can do? Thank you
Do you have a suggestion? from D.

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QUESTION from Liam:

Hello,
My cholesterol is a bit high so I want to pick foods that are low in cholesterol. If the product food Labels says Zero cholesterol does that mean it is okay to eat. I ask because some foods could be batter zucchini and say zero cholesterol on food label and that can't be good for you. Do you have any suggestions as how best to use the food labels and how best to pick low cholesterol foods. with thanks from Liam, Salmon Arm, BC

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The OK In Health's Book Club is managed by Lyndsay Blais.
Join in Lyndsay's weekly discussion on the book of the month.

This month is Wayne Dyer's 'Excuses be Gone'!

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Welcome to our newest book club members!!
I'm thrilled to have you join us for our first read of 2011: Wayne Dyer's "Excuses Begone!" "Don't believe everything you think!"
Get yourself a copy of this thought provoking book and dive in, we'll be discussing
Part 1: Identifying and Removing Habitual Thinking chapters 1 - 3 starts next week!
Happy reading! ~Lyndsay ....... Read More!

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The 2nd annual Diversity Health Fair was held last Saturday at Okanagan College on KLO. It was small event and a very well attended event that brought together a wide variety of health information for the public and .............................................................. From Shannon Bliss, Kelowna

The Okanagan-Similkameen Healthy Living Fair was off to an excellent start this year with keynote speaker Leslie Beck. Leslie is one of Canada’s leading nutritionists, and is regularly featured on News Talk 1010 and in the Globe & Mail. The presentation was the perfect introduction for the theme of the event “We Are What We Eat.” Leslie kept the information flowing and a great deal of practical advice for nutrition that people can........................................................................................................ From Charleen Edis, Penticton

"Gluten-free Cooking/Baking Demo" - Seminar Event at Whole Foods Market
I attended last evening's event at the Penticton Whole Foods Market. I gotta tell you, it was awesome!
Entitled: "Gluten-free Cooking/Baking Demo", it was much more than that. We all got gifts including recipe cards, pens, re-usable shopping bags, and lots of food samples. Had I known, I would have skipped dinner and just gone there to ................................. From R. Jones. Penticton

Wonderful to see Brendan Brazier at Nature Fare - Inspiring Speaker - From Alex, Kamloops

Here are OK In Health's Special Events we are organizing in 2011. Click Here for full details

OK In Health Presents - Certified Indian Head Massage - Weekend Intensive Date: Apr 29 -May 1. Penticton

OK In Health Presents: Connect to Your Own Power Workshop - with Cindy Smith Date: May 14,15. Penticton

OK In Health Presents: Reflexology Certificate Course - Penticton Date: April or May. Penticton

OK In Health Presents: Angel Empowerment Practitioner™ - Certification Course - Penticton Date: Oct Penticton

OK In Health is pleased to announce that Wayne Dyer is coming to the Okanagan!
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All new articles by our OK In Health columnists are back! Plus some new columnists too.

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Put Your Mind on a Diet by Carol Albano, Penticton, BC.
A diet of yummy love-the-skin-you’re-in. A diet of creamy, gooey unconditional love and acceptance for the amazing You that you are....

Inspiration and Purpose by Wayne Dyer
When I left the work that no longer inspired me, every single detail that I had worried about was almost magically taken care of for me. I had spent several months working for a large corporation where I was offered a salary three times higher than I had been paid as a..

Exercise and Excuses …. by Sonya Patrick
I am here to tell you that not only can it be fun, invigorating and good for you! It can also be a social gathering, a new learning experience and a wonderful way to regain confidence in that body you have been verbally abusing in front of the mirror the last few months...

The Value of Friendship by Carole Fawcett
True friends are one of the gifts we receive as we go through life. They listen, they care, they call or visit when no one else will and they accept us for who we are, warts and all. ...

Being a Stay-At-Home Mom by Dr. Christiane Northrup.
Few things bring up as much guilt, ambivalence, and self-doubt as deciding whether to stay home with your kids or work outside your home. It doesn’t help that worry about being a “Supermom” is rampant in our society; because unjustified self-reproach and anxiety are major healths risk over time—for both mothers and their children—I want to give you some soothing thoughts on the whole topic....

Change Your Mind and Leave the Rest as It Is by Shari Montgomery
How’s your diet these days? I’m not talking about food, but your daily diet of thoughts, beliefs and perceptions? Much like the nutrients in food, they will greatly determine your peace and health, or your suffering....

Families on Fast Forward by Maggie Reigh
Cranky children, fighting siblings, overworked parents, stressed out families! Could it be that your attempts to give your children everything the outside world has to offer are actually denying them - and you – the joy, fulfillment and happiness you really want in your family? Here are practical ideas on how to slow down, enjoy your child, and help them develop a rich inner world....

Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat by Lisa Kilgour
Contrary to popular belief, gaining or losing weight has very little to do with grams of fat or the amount of calories you eat in a day. It does, however, have everything to do with blood sugar and insulin....

Disaster Preparedness for A Vegan Raw Foodist by Cleo Murray
The following 6 foods will certainly sustain life and the availability and storage life of these 6 foods are excellent. These 6 foods are versatile in that they can be modified and combined to give variety and the palatable food preparations are endless....

Stress Affecting Your Health? by Sue Chambers, Williams Lake, BC.
As we go about our everyday lives in different ways, we all have one thing in common and that's stress. A small amount of stress is normal, however, with the known effects of stress on the body, eliminating constant stress is essential for a Healthy life....

The Importance of Flossing.
Flossing not only cleans areas of your teeth where ordinary toothbrushes can't reach, it is a key factor in preventing gum disease. Brushing is an excellent beginning, but flossing is a crucial factor when it comes to keeping your teeth healthy....

Cardiac Rehab and the Prevention of Hearth Disease- Part Four by Dr. Tamara Browne
Certain herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients have been scientifically proven to be of benefit to the cardiovascular system. As stated earlier, heart disease is caused by toxicity and/or deficiency. These supplements deal with these two problems. First, some information about.....

The Nature of Infinite Love & Gratitude - How Mother Nature Can Heal You by Darren R Weissman
Oftentimes, the hustle and bustle of life and our busy to-do lists cause us to feel distracted and disconnected, or even to neglect our connection to life’s wonder. A single moment of observation, contemplation, or reflection holds the power to transform a mundane experience into one of deep meaning and purpose....

Rediscovering the sacred balance by David Suzuki.
Humanity is an infant species, newly evolved from life’s web. And what a magnificent species we are; we can look out and feel spiritually uplifted by the beauty of a forested valley or an ice-coated Arctic mountain, we are overwhelmed with awe at the sight of the star-filled heavens, and we are filled with reverence when we enter a sacred place. In the beauty, mystery and wonder that our brain perceives and expresses, we add a special gift to the planet....

Mapping for Treasures by Patrisha O'Farrell.
So – someone says to you “all you have to do is be true to yourself”… and I think, yes, I’m willing, but I’m not sure who my true self is! One of the ways I periodically check in with myself, in order to get a glimpse of who I am at this present time, is with the exercise of Treasure Mapping....

Pesticides and Your Health - a Family Physician's Perspective by Cathy Vakil
While it's still winter in most parts of Canada, it won't be long before our kids are rolling around in parks and front lawns on hot summer days. Avid gardeners are already starting seedlings indoors and lawn care companies are calling to set up summer appointments. Meanwhile, British Columbia and Nova Scotia are considering potential bans on.....

Homeopathy - An Education by Sara Fitzharris
Deep down we often know that something needs to change in order to achieve a more optimum state of health. Seeing a homeopath can be that first step. It’s a little bit like hiring a personal trainer! ...

How Sweet it is by Alexis Costello
Healing properties of fruits, traditional Costa Rica remedies. One of the advantages of visiting a tropical country has to be the fruit. We tried things while travelling that you never hear about, fruits such as cas or pejibaje that are known to have specific medicinal qualities...

Fair Trade Handicrafts by Flavia Aarden-Kilger
You can help handicraft producers in developing countries, Ten Thousand Villages, Shared Earth to name a few, carry a large assortment of fair trade products. Ceramics from Vietnam, costume jewellery from India, silver jewellery from Nepal and Peru, dried orange ornaments from El Salvador. Recycled wood made into beautiful tables, chairs, and other furnture from Indonesia. And the list goes on....

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2nd Annual Adult Spelling Bee Challenge - Penticton - May 3, 2011 7 to 9 am

Body & Soul Wellness Fair- Vernon Date: Mar 5 - Mar 6, 2011

20th annual Seniors Symposium - Wed. Oct. 19th - Penticton

Body & Soul Wellness Fair – Vernon OK Volunteers still needed for Sunday
GMO Foods. What's the Big Deal? - Penticton
3rd Annual WAHM Tradeshow - Prince George
The 5th Annual Woman's Fair - Kelowna
The World Film Festival Kelowna
Kelowna Community Seep Swap "Seedy Saturdays"
Sunday Nature Walk
Concerned about your Diabetes? - Terrace
Bluegrass Sunday at Ocean Island
20th annual Seniors Symposium - Penticton

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Reiki Retreat, for all Reiki Practitioners – Kamloops
Whatshan Lake - Spring Equinox and Full Moon Celebration for Woman
A Girls Weekend Out!… Kamloops
33rd Annual Spring Festival of Awareness – Naramata
The Shadow Process Retreat with Debbie Ford - San Diego
Snow Daze Mardi Gras Festival - Prince George
A Yoga weekend away, with an Ayurvedic Sparkle - Ireland
Cancer Retreats - "Embracing the Journey" - Shuswap
Rome Tour + Yoga Retreat
Lotus Blooming Yoga 7 day Retreat in Spain
Advanced Ayurveda Training Course in Thailand
Yoga and Vegetarian Cooking Classes - Retreat in Ireland
Pacific Northwest Music Festival - Terrace
Spirit of the Mountain Winter Festival - Smithers
A Course in Weight Loss Retreat with Marianne Williamson - San Diego

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As sponsors, OK In Health will be attending some upcoming health events. We are currently looking for volunteers to join us at our booth. A great opportunity to network and meet other members.

Body & Soul Wellness Fair - Vernon. (Free Admission) Volunteers needed
Saturday, March 5th -. 10am-8pm. Sunday March 6th- 10am-5pm
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The Wellness Show – Vancouver
Total Health Show – Calgary
Healthcare Ireland at RDS
Health and Wellness Trade Show and Seminar - Kamloops
20th annual Seniors Symposium - Penticton

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Check out our new Wellness Directory!
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• The Natural Family Health Clinic and Chelation Centre - South Okanagan
• Bernice Granger - New You Integrations - Penticton & All Areas
• A Mindful Connection Counselling Services - Vernon Area
• Penticton's Whole Foods Market - Health Store & Cafe
• Serge Mazerand's Keys to Serenity
• Sheila Stephenson – Penticton Health Practitioner
• Sole 2 Soul - Vernon Area
• Wind In The Willow - Penticton
• MotionWorks Fitness - Kelowna Area
• Norma Cowie Enterprises - Okanagan
• Your Youth Juice - Available Everywhere
• Colour Me Healthy, Pet Practitioner - Okanagan
• Rite -Way - Health - Kelowna
• Adventure Bootcamp - Penticton
• Simply Symmetria, Pilates 4 Health - W. Kelowna
• Dare To Dream Store - Kelowna
• New You Integrations
• Sunstar Astrology
• Shari Montgomery, Holistic Practitioner
• Cherry Blossom, Acupuncture & Wellness - Kelowna
• Photography & E-Marketing
• Indigo Wellness, OmHaven ranch - Armstrong
• The BodyTalk Studio - Lake Country
• Health Is Bliss - Kelowna
• Shen Ti Therapy - kelowna
• Computer Instruction & Writing Services - Penticton
• Massage In Motion - Salmon Arm
• Orchard Chiropractic & Wellness - Kelowna

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