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OK In Health Monthly E-Magazine - JULY 2010
Publisher's Message
Greetings to all our OK In Health members,
This month we met with Paul MacInnis, (DEEPAK CHOPRA's producer) and OK In Health will be the first to announce the dates and venue very soon. OK In Health members will have a special advance notification and advance option to buy early-bird tickets. Be the first to hear the full details!
This is only for OK members who are signed up for free e-magazine and on our e-mailing list. Invites your friends to-day to sign up. http://okinhealth.com/forms/contact.html
Be the first hear details and for early-bird tickets new members - sign up here
Bela Blystone
To our OK In Health members that knew Bela, I am extremely sad to learn this weekend of the sudden death of my friend Bela Blystone of Summerland, BC. Bela has a massage, reflexology and a cranio sacral reflexology practise in Summerland. She gave the best massage and reflexology treatments I ever had. As some of you may already know, Bela, who was only 40 and died in a tragic car accident in Revelstoke on July 23 when a..... read more
OK New Columns
This month we are also very excited to welcome two new columns to OK In Health.
First is Alexis Costello, who is a natural health practitioner specializing in applied kinesiology, Bach Flower Remedies, massage and herbology. Her 'passion for plants' brought her and her family to Costa Rica for six months of adventure studying herbs in the rainforest; learning everything she could from 'curanderos', medicine men, shaman and the local folk medicine. Now that she has returned to Kelowna, Alexis is working on starting up a fun integrated learning/healing centre called Happily Holistic.
Alexis's new column "Wandering Herbalist" (Alexis formerly wrote the column on nutrition for OK in Health), she shares some of her experiences and the healing plants she enjoyed most.
Second is Lisa Kilgour, RHN, is a Holistic Nutritionist practicing in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Lisa has a passion for whole food and educating people about healthy eating habits and the road to optimal health. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Lisa breaks down the multitude of confusing information about food and nutrition into easy to understand and practical bite-sized pieces. Lisa has been working in the Health and Wellness industry for 8 years, graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN) with top honours, and is a certified CSNN instructor.
Lisa's nutrition column is will help to bring awareness to the food you eat and your eating habits. She'll help take a bite out of the confusion most of us feel around what is healthy.
Ticket Give-Away
We also have two tickets to give-away to our members, to go see SYLVIA BROWNE, Kelowna, on August 6th.
And two tickets to the BODY, SOUL, & SPIRIT EXPO, Penticton, Sept 24 - 26th ( see below)
And… we have some great new articles from our OK In Health columnists - such as [see below]
Do you wonder what chemicals are in your bathroom products?
- Take this informative survey and win prizes [.......see below]
Wishing you all lots of Summer joy in your step and in your hearts …
Yours In Health,
Maria Carr and The OK In Health Team [see team's members]
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August 14 & 15 - Touch for Health - Level One - Kelowna
Saturday, August 21 - Happily Holistic Natural Health & Wellness - Grand Opening - Kelowna
Sept. 3 & 4 Business Feng Shui Vernon
Sept. 10, 11, 12 & 13 -
FSRC Four Pillars of Destiny Essential Course - Vernon
Sept. 10-12 -
Erich Schiffmann Workshop - Spokane, WA, USA
Sept 13 to 16, Oct 4 -
Shiatsu Full Body, 4 day course - Vancouver/Agassiz
Friday Sept 17, -
Diversity Health Fair ~ "Promoting Healthy Living" Vernon
September 24 - 26 -
Body Soul & Spirit Expo - South Okanagan 2010 - Penticton
Sept. 25- 26, or Sept.28 -29 -
Physics and Spiritual Healing for Healers - Calgary
Sept 25 - 26 - Holistic Nutrition - Nutrition N' You Weekend - Kelowna
Fall - An Evening with Deepak Chopra -
October 20th 2010
Seniors Symposium Wellness Fair Penticton
 Mystery Of Egypt ~ Spiritual Group Tour - click here
Every Tuesday - Energy Healing - Horse & Crystal - Vancouver
Last Sunday of every month - OHM - Okanagan Holistic Market - Kelowna
Advanced Tools For Self-Mastery - Kelowna - Vancouver - Calgary - Toronto
Sound Healing Workshop ~ Kelowna and Calgary
Business Course For Holistic Practitioners ~ Kelowna and Calgary
On Going - The Original Stone Therapy Certification courses - BC, AB, MB, SK
Animal Care Page - click Here
June 5th & 6th – Classical Equitation Series: Weekend Workshop Vancouver
August 15th – Movement and Gait analysis Vancouver
August 6th - 8th – Horse Intuitive Sessions: Weekend Workshop Vancouver
September 19th – EQUINE BASIC FIRST AID Vancouver
October 17th – ADVANCED EQUINE FIRST AID Vancouver
November 7th – BASIC INTRODUCTION TO EQUINE MASSAGE Vancouver
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An Evening with Sylvia Browne
Sylvia Browne is the #1 New York Times best-selling author and world-famous psychic who appears regularly on the Montel Williams Show and Larry King Live, as well as making countless other media and public appearances.
Friday, August 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM
$140 for Front seats and a guaranteed question are available.
$84.00 and of the first 100 sold -10 names will be selected to get a question.
$61.60 for Back 100 seats. All remaining ticket holders will have their names put in a fishbowl for a chance to ask a question.
Address: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna Cost: $140 Front, $84, $61.60 Back rows
Contact Info: 250-762-5050 Book Your Ticket -www.selectyourtickets.com For information on Sylvia www.sylviabrowne.com
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Deepak Chopra - Okanagan 2010
Deepak is the author of more than fifty-five books translated into over thirty-five languages. Time magazine heraldsDeepakChopra as one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as 'the poet-prophet of alternative medicine'.
We are working with 'Autopoetic Ideas Festival' to bring Deepak Chopra to the Okanagan this October. We are reaching out to members of the Okanagan health and wellness community and our OK In Health members, to see if we can build interest and support to bring Deepak Chopra to the Okanagan.
If you would like to participate as a community partner or sponsor click here for more information.
Ok in Health member will be notified first before anywhere else of date, venue, and special early release tickets - members only
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Body Soul & Spirit Expo - South Okanagan 2010
The Body Soul & Spirit Expo showcases products, services and resources for growth, and fosters the individual quest for wholeness and self understanding. In representing such a diverse field, the show seeks out extraordinary individuals, businesses and organizations that offer products and services that facilitate this quest
OK In Health is also a sponsor of the 'Body Soul & Spirit Expo - South Okanagan 2010' coming this Fall.
This large Health show is happening on September 24th - 26th in Penticton, BC. For Penticton Exhibitor Registration and Information - click here.
Win two tickets
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Articles |
Each author will write a different article every month on their area of expertise
which we hope you will find interesting, informative and educational. |
Naturopathic Corner with Dr. Tamara Browne |
Science Corner by Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Faisal Moola |
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Debunking Dietary Myths:
Fats do not make you fat! -
Part two
What are some good fats? The benefits of fresh organic coconut oil, extra-virgin olive oil, fish oil and butter. These healthy fats and oils contribute greatly to optimal health, prevention of disease, and longevity. Knowing how and when to use them is..... [Read full article] |
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What are you putting on your body?
Every day, we slather ourselves with liquids, lotions, and potions – from shampoo and soap to deodorant and makeup. After all, most of us want to look and feel clean and to smell nice. It's not uncommon for a single person to use 10 or more personal-care products daily.We don’t usually think of our cosmetics as a source of pollution. But.......Read More |
"To Your Good Health" with David Dixon
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Natural Beauty with Deanna Klan |
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A Few Healthy Traveling Tips
There are so many healthy suggestions to consider when traveling;
Bringing your four-legger along?
Going to a hot place?
There are some herbs that can be taken to help alleviate uncomfortable reactions
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The Shape of your Brows
If eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyebrows must be the window treatments! Anyway they are very important to how you look and form a large part of the first impression someone makes of you. Depending upon their appearance, they can make you look... ....Read More |
Grief and divorce by Kathleen Ciavarella |
'Soul-Full Journeys' with Pamela Shelly |
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Grief and divorce
Going through a divorce is a life-changing experience and we tend to muddle through it with a mixed bag of emotions by our side. On the one hand, we want to be happy but on the other hand we do need to grieve for the loss of our marriage. Grieving is an important part of ..... read more |
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The Time Is NOW
The Time is NOW is about feeling worthy and adequate enough to offer our gifts and abilities to those precious souls written in our Soul Contracts who we are here to assist in this time of great transition ….read more…. |
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Parenting Tips' with Maggie Reigh |
"Paws 4 Thot" with Dr. Moira Drosdovech |
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Handling Aggressive and Challenging Behavior
Have you ever felt so frustrated, overwhelmed, embarrassed or irritated by your child’s acting out behavior that you didn’t know what to do? Perhaps it sent you into acting out mode and your behavior became aggressive, fueling your child’s aggressive behavior. To tell you the truth, I’ve… read more.... |
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Boating with Pets
Because it’s summer time and that means a lot of us are out on lakes or on the sea, we should address the issues surrounding taking a pet with you on board your boat. Some of you might even be thinking about taking a longer term ocean cruise with your sailboat and your pet.....Read More.... |
'Soul Food' with Sharon Taphorn |
“Wandering Herbalist” with Alexis Costello |
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Be Happy
Happiness! It is something we strive for yet many of us struggle to achieve it. Sometimes we become complacent and just accept the circumstances of our lives as this is just the way it is. By shifting our current thought processes we can move beyond the stressors and obstacles that we feel are surrounding us and have a more meaningful and beautiful life experience...read more.....
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You put the lime in the coconut
In the town of Zancudo as you travel down the one dirt road, you’ll see a sign that says “Se vende aciete de coco” (Coconut oil for sale). The matriarch of the family living there is named Maria Lydia Espenosa Solis and she is known for making excellent coconut oil. She starts with one..... Read More...
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"Coaches Corner" with Sue Chambers
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Nutrition column with Lisa Kilgour |
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Wellness and the Charkras–
Chakras connect mind, body and spirit. Exploring the movement of our energy by way of the chakras helps to understand where blocks exist that may be causing symptoms and illness...... Read More.....
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What is stress? Traditionally, stress is our body's reaction to danger, as it kicks into survival mode. For example, a bear is attacking us. Gulp! Our body reacts in a sophisticated way to keep us alive. In an instant, it raises both our....read more |
"Wisdom Astrology" with Michael O'Connor
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"Empowered Living" with Shari Montgomery |
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Jupiter Conjunct Uranus at 0 Aries
Many people can name the stars and know how to read the star charts. Some know where the planets are on any given date. Observing the relationships the planets share between each other is the next natural step. For the sake of healthy awareness, I wish to inform you of some exciting and potent planetary alignments occurring at this…. Read More.... |
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The Body Mind Connection
We live in interesting times, and are witnessing a quantum leap in awareness about how consciousness affects matter. Just seeing the fascinating effects of prayer on water molecules thanks to Masaru Emoto’s gift to mankind is enough to convert anyone stuck in the old paradigm of thinking....Read More... |
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OK In Health's Practitioners Corner
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BodyTalk is a healthy body/mind alignment
that addresses the general well-being of the whole person.
The body is designed to heal itself, however when we experience stressors,
our internal communication can break down resulting in illness or injury.
BodyTalk is a simple, safe, and effective healthcare system that helps restore natural communication, balance, and harmony within the body.
Call and experience how it can work for you!
Eileen Malesan CBP (250) 801-7538 www.thebodytalkstudio.com |
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| A Mindful Connection |
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Carole Fawcett is a professional psychotherapist and counsellor
who believes that we all have the ability to self-heal the hurts of our life journey.
Carole comes from a place of empowerment and gently assists her clients
to find themselves through the power of their minds.
Carole is a professional speaker and offers workshops on
stress, laughter and life management.
www.amindfulconnection.com 250-550-0316
“helping you to find the answers”
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| SunStar Astrology with Michael O'Connor |
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Tune-in to your life!
Astrology is an ancient and powerful tool for developing a better understanding of your relationships, health, career, changes and core nature.
Gain a deeper self-awareness and attunement to the natural cycles in your life. Michael provides personal Readings for individuals and couples, workshops and lectures and
frequently travels throughout the northwest. www.sunstarastrology.com
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| Holistic Practitioner, Shari Montgomery |
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As a Holistic Practitioner, Shari works with the interconnectedness of the body, mind and emotions.
Her skills for helping people achieve wellness include; deep tissue or chair massage, Advanced PSYCH-K® as a direct way to identify and change limiting subconscious beliefs, and EFT as a meridian based therapy
for clearing negative emotions.
She frequently travels to locations in southern BC. website
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Shen Ti Therapy with Chad Genereux |
Through the use of Acupressure, Reflexology and Trigger Point Release,
Shen Ti Therapy looks to not only eliminate your aches and pains, but more importantly, address the underlying causes of your physical health problems, therefore achieving optimum health and wellness.
Contact Chad Genereux at Orchard Chiropractic & Wellness
at #110-1980 Cooper Rd. Kelowna, BC PH: 250-717-7732
www.orchardchiro.com |
Motivating men, women, of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels for the biggest game of all: LIFE.
During the 4 week program thru fun, energizing activites you will move, bend, push, pull and play
your way to strength, stamina, balance, giving you transformation in mind & body. Your time is now!
Sheila is certified in personal, bootcamp and functional training.
For dates, times and locations check out my website.
www. pentictonbootcamp.com Sheila Kamaraus 250-488-3671 E-Mail
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| Wind in the Willow -Creative & Healing Arts -Studio |
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ART THERAPY uses the creative process along with meaningful communication to work with and resolve difficult mental and emotional conditions. Creativity is the means whereby healing takes place. No prior art experience is necessary.
DRU YOGA is rooted in ancient tradition with its yogic postures, breath work and relaxation techniques. Unique to Dru are the Energy Block Release sequences based on gentle flowing movements harmonized with directed breathing, supportive visualizations and affirmations. It is practiced by people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. www.druworldwide.com
Cindi Tomochko: BA./DVATI. Certified Art Therapist and Dru Yoga Instructor
#204-219 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5B1 p. 250. 276.5308 Click Here to E-mail
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Irish artist - Róisín O’Farrell |
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Having discovered the fun of regular blogging, Róisín posts
3 -4 small oil paintings each week on her new website www.roisinofarrell.com
Róisín is an Irish artist from a family of talented artists and writers. Having turned to the medium of oil, she has embraced the Daily Painting Movement. This exciting and growing movement allows
art lovers a chance to follow experienced artists and
new artists from early in their careers.
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 October 20th
Trade Fair & Flu Clinic
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre |
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2010 Seniors Symposium Wellness Fair
Presented by the
South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society
Largest seniors trade show in Western Canada.
✓ Over 100 displays of the latest products and services for seniors.
✓ 1,000's of dollars of raffle prizes to be drawn during the event.
✓ Entertainment all day: music, dance, and more.
✓ Community displays: bonzai, model boats & planes and quilting.
✓ Free admission for the public.
Suggested donation of $2 For the Healthy Aging Fund.
Supporting seniors in our community. |
www.seniorswellnesssociety.com |
“Enhancing the Quality of Life” |
| RAPID, GENTLE, LASTING TRANSFORMATION
OF CORE BELIEFS AFFECTING YOUR HEALTH |
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Subconscious beliefs, those taken on when we were too young to remember, have a powerful effect on our physical health. Core Belief Engineering helps you to gently change negative core beliefs creating or worsening pain and illness into positive, adult chosen core beliefs creating health and well being. Then a transformation of the negative core beliefs is completed on the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels, down past the layer of the cells. When transformation is this deep and thorough,
changes last and accumulate.
Call: Laara K. Bracken, B. Sc., Psychotherapist, 24 years experience, at 250-763-6265 Phone and Skype sessions equally effective. www.changecorebeliefs.com |
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| Blissfully Delicious! - Shannon Bliss's OK Recipes Column |
Blender Pancakes
1/2 cup short grain brown rice
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 ripe pear or banana
2-3 Tbsp. organic shredded coconut
A pinch unrefined salt
1 1/2 cups pure water
• Soak grains separately overnight.
• In the morning, discard the soaking water and wash thoroughly.
• Place grains in a blender with 1 1/2 cups water; add cored and cut pear, coconut and salt.
• Blend into smooth batter, adjusting the consistency by adding more water or coconut if necessary to achieve the desired consistency of thicker pancake or thin crepe batter.
• Bake slowly on a dry surface and keep in a glass or porcelain dish, covered, to retain moisture.
• Serve with the Flax –Maple Pancake Syrup or spreads of your choice.
Flax-Maple Pancake Syrup
This delicious blend of flax oil and maple syrup is especially healthy since it combines the concentrated mineral nutrition of maple syrup with the w-3 rich flax oil. When these two are whipped together in half-and-half proportion, they surprisingly remain together and form nice thick syrup.
Method:Wisk together equal portions of flax oil and maple syrup and enjoy!
Recipe by Eva Cabaca
Recipes submitted by
Shannon Bliss, CNP, ROHP, RNCP, Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Certified Live Cell Microscopist. Kelowna 250-801-2798
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Wellness Tips |
Embrace Life - always wear your seat belt
This is the new "wear your seatbelt" ad the UK is doing - started by a man not hired to do it, but because the cause is important to him, he came up with this idea, and now it's being hailed across the world as a "beautiful" commercial. And now the video has gone "viral" - which means,it has spread all over the world in a very short time..... see video...
Brown Recluse Spider
The brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) is a poisonous spider most commonly found in U.S. and Canada and has been found in the Okanagan and within B.C. The brown recluse will hide in dark, quiet, out-of-the-way areas where it will not easily be disturbed but they can be found in the house and gardens, so please wear gloves while gardening and springing the house and garages..... read more ......
Healthy hearts need clean air by Dr. François Reeves
Have you ever heard of pollution killing someone? I saw this question posted in response to a blog denouncing "eco-condriacs". With June 2 being Clean Air Day, it's an appropriate question to consider. It's often difficult to pinpoint direct proof of pollution's harmful effects on human health, except in cases of acute poisoning. The most famous and tragic example of acute pollution poisoning is the.....read more.....
Environmental chemicals and cancer by Kristan Aronson
A couple of years ago, I reviewed a landmark report on the connection between breast cancer and the environment. State of the Evidence 2008 made headlines with its conclusion that "a significant body of scientific evidence links exposures to radiation and synthetic chemicals to an increased risk of breast cancer." On the whole, an estimated 80 to 90 per cent of cancers can be attributed to.....read more......
Oily disasters: When will we ever learn? By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
The Gulf of Mexico oil disaster was the worst accidental spill in history. No, not the one getting the headlines today, but the one in 1979 – although the current spill may eventually prove to be larger. Those of us old enough to remember may be experiencing déjà vu. On June 3, 1979, a blow-out preventer failed on the Ixtoc I drilling platform off the coast of Mexico. The well was owned by Mexico’s state oil company, Pemex, but the drilling was being done by Sedco, which later became Transocean, owner of the Deepwater Horizon rig where the current disaster is unfolding. As with today’s crisis, the experts tried to control the....read more.....
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What chemicals are in your bathroom products?
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How to get toxic chemicals out of your bathroom!
Lots of weird ingredients are added to bath and body products. And most people use about 10 of them a day – on your skin, absorbed in your body, and washed down the drain. You probably know some ingredients are bad for you. But did you know that about 1 in 8 ingredients is an industrial chemical? They make you feel squeaky clean, but they could cause problems – big ones like cancer, reproduction problems, and hormone disruption.
But we’re here to help you choose safe products, and avoid the bad ones:
- Step 1. Go to your bathroom, grab a bottle or two, and come back to your computer. Go on. We’ll wait. Just remember to come back!
- Step 2. Welcome back! Now look at the ingredients list.
- Step 3. Take our survey and check off which harmful chemicals are in that product. You’ll find out if there’s anything bad in there, and your participation will help us push the government to enforce stricter laws on toxic chemicals in body products.
Time to clean up the bathroom! Get a bottle, take the survey, and get toxic chemicals off of your skin.
You Could WIN!
When you participate in the survey, you will be entered into a draw. You'll have a chance to win a locally, handmade makeup bag or shaving kit full of safer cosmetics OR an autographed book.
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Thank you to all our OK In Health practitioners who donated these wonderful prizes.
Visit our contest page to enter the new Summer contests.
Also an OK In Health special members draw -
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Supereating: a revolutionary way to get more from the foods you eat
by Ian Marber (Author)
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I love all the Food Doctor books and regularly follow Ian Marber's recipes. This book is truly informative about what foods are good for particular conditions and what enhances the properties of various foods too. It's well worth reading even if you don't make any of the recipes. I'm looking forward to enjoying lots of culinary delights as I try all the suggestions in this book. Review by Susan Kersley.
"Well explained, easy-to-read charts stop it from being complicated or time consuming." -- Marie Claire
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