Hi There,
This month I’ve been thinking about Moms and how they balance their many roles.
Also, OK goes on tour! Find out more about visiting us at a health shows in you area.
Balance for busy Moms
Many of the Moms I see, whether they work outside the home or not, struggle to find a healthy balance between their "Mommy" roles and the other roles that give their lives value and meaning. According to a recent Canadian survey, today's mothers are increasingly stressed out by trying to maintain strong commitments to their families while juggling multiple priorities. – There’s a surprise!
OK on tour
The first was at the Vernon's Body and Soul Wellness Fair on May 1st and 2nd and we had a wonderful turn out. Thank you to all the new members who joined OK In Health and a special big thank you to Nora Donovan-Ward for her amazing help as our Vernon Representative, and also Kianna and Maggie Reigh who helped us at the booth. Also to Whole Food Market, BodyPlus/Progressive and Vernon's Nature Fare who donated wonderful gift baskets. Delia Haskell won the Nature's Fare basket and Kim won the other basket from BodyPlus basket.
Then we went to the Kelowna Diversity Health Fair on Saturday, May 15. Two of our OK In Health columnists, Maggie Reigh and Lyndsay Blais, spoke on behalf of OK In Health at the Diversity Health Fair. This show was covered by CHBC TV News and OK In Health was featured on the news.
And… we have some great new articles from our OK In Health columnists such as:
Taking a Well Deserved Break
Staying younger longer The Natural Way
Benefits of Facial Massage
Technological fixes can have serious consequences
Milk. It Does Nobody Good
The Gift of Sound Healing
Pet Parasites – More than just Poop Patrol!
Feng Shui for the Home - Top Ten
Emotional Rescue
The Heart of the Soul - Book review
An Interview with Hanne Marquardt
Coffee confessions of a health nut
and some interesting new recipes to bump up those morning pancakes
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If you have any events coming up this summer or fall,now is the time to post them. All events are only $20. OK In Health reaches people that are already interested in health and wellness and attending local events.
Refer your friends,family, colleague, or clients to OK In Health and when they sign up, they are asked who referred them. The person with the most referrals from now until May 24th wins a special book Prize -
Lastly, We’re real excited here at OK in Health that our new web programmer and new web designer team have begun the process of building a new improved website. So if you have any thoughts, tell us what features you would like to see.
We are looking for a small group of fun opinionated members who love to check out our new website in it's development stages, feedback on new design and have time to share your opinion with us. We would love to have your feedback on issues such as( music on site, do you like the design, do you find the new system easy to use......) No experience needed, just your feedback on what you like.
This is your network and a team effort, so if you would like to be involved in how the new website looks, please email me to be part of the team.
Wishing you all a lively Spring in your step and in your hearts …
Yours In Health,
Maria Carr and The OK In Health Team [see team's names below]
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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 Cornerwith Dr. Tamara Browne
Science Cornerby David Suzuki with Dr. Faisal Moola
Steps Towards -
Staying younger longer
The Natural Way
A) Healthful fats
B) Hormones
C) Diet and Nutrition
D) Cleansing
E) Exercise
F) Homeopathy.... [Read full article]
Technological fixes can have serious consequences We often look to technological fixes without acknowledging our ignorance about how the world works, and then we end up trying to correct the unexpected problems that result. When we began to use CFCs in large amounts, scientists had no idea they might affect the ozone layer. Salmon farms seemed like a good idea, but no one anticipated parasitic sea-lice outbreaks that would harm wild salmon.......read more....
"To Your Good Health" with David Dixon
Natural Beautywith Deanna Klan
Milk. It Does Nobody Good
Don’t necessarily believe everything you read – or hear. Anywhere, including here, for that matter. These are my “words of wisdom” for today. While there is certainly no shortage of controversy concerning health matters, finding the “truth” depends on whose book you read. Seriously. That’s one aspect that I point out to people on a daily basis. For example...Read More...
Benefits of Facial Massage ~ Part One
Have you ever wondered why massage is part of a spa facial treatment? Do you think it is all fluff and is just unnecessary?
Here are the facts about massage of the face and how it helps in correcting skin problems. Facial treatments provide a number of different specific treatments to restore the beauty of our skin. Massage is one of the most important part of a professional facial and is often overlooked as just being.....read more...
'Embracing Change' with Lyndsay Blais
'Soul-Full Journeys' with Pamela Shelly
Taking a Well Deserved Break
Last time we talked about catching your second wind, now I’d like to talk about taking a well deserved break! It’s great to see results come from action, and while that can increase our energy to do more, at some point, the “human doing” in us hits a wall and finds it all just too much.......read more...
The Gift of Sound Healing
This month we will talk about the many benefits of using sound to heal and bring our physical and energetic bodies back into alignment.
There are numerous tools that are used in Sound Healing...read more….
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Parenting Tips'with Maggie Reigh
"Paws 4 Thot" with Dr. Moira Drosdovech
The Power of Unconditional
Love
What do you think of when you think of love? Unconditional love is like the sun - it is always there, behind the clouds.
“Children need to know that our love and support of who they are is unconditional. . [ click here to read full article ]
Carrying on from the first article in the theme of external parasites, in the mite department, we do see cats with Ear Mites, a very itchy disorder that can really cause a lot of damage in a cat’s external ear canal, and dogs with Demodex, a not so itchy disorder caused by a mite that lives in the pores of the skin........[ read more...]
'Soul Food' with Sharon Taphorn
Feng Shui Gemswith Teresa Hwang
Meditation – The Answering
Mediation is simply the conscious act of altering your state of consciousness. We change our state of consciousness all of the time. The lists of possible states of consciousness’s we go through during any given day are numerous. So, what is Meditation?......
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Feng Shui for the Home -
ANOTHER TOP TEN Feng Shui is the study of qi / chi – energies in our environment, which is specific to every space, relative to the time when the building was constructed, and to the people who are living or working within that space. Here are some general guidelines on your Feng Shui improvements: .....read more.....
Coaches Corner with Sue Chambers
Glorious Gardens Gems
THE HEART OF THE SOUL book review - by Gary Zukav
The Heart of the Soul is a very exciting and interesting book. Gary Zukav explains that the longest journey that we will make in our lives is from our heads to our hearts! He explains that the journey into the heart is our future and our only way of creating a future. Being a movement toward wholeness, integrity, and compassion...[click here to read full article ]
At long last, spring weather is securely in place. As soon as the weather is warm and settled, it’s the perfect time for sowing seeds right into the garden. Good choices are summertime kitchen garden staples like squash, beans, lettuce, cucumbers and melons. Seeds sown directly into well-prepared warm soil will grow effortlessly at this time of year, outperforming six-pack nursery transplants with ease. Remember that if your first sowing comes up unevenly you can plug in more seeds. They’ll come up and catch up quickly at this time of year.
The Foundation of Supplementation- Written for OK In Health, by Elaine Munro
The importance of investing in our health is something we all need to remember. While the intricate details of what we consume and the activities we engage in are of obvious significance, the need for supplementation is often overlooked. Health food stores are filled with hundreds of products with almost countless applications. While there are condition-specific supplements required for some people, these top 5 foundation supplements will cover the bases for most. They address the significant nutritional concerns of a contemporary lifestyle including.........read more....
OK In Health's Favourite Picks from our OK members
An Interview with HANNE MARQUARDT Hanne Marquardt is a student of the “mother” of modern Reflexology, Eunice Ingham. During Hanne’s lifetime she has further developed and refined Reflexology, and thanks to her efforts, this health modality has become widely known in Europe. You have to travel deep into the countryside to find the famous German Reflexologist, Hanne Marquardt. More precisely, to the small town of Burgberg in the Black Forest of Southern Germany. She lives in a beautiful wooden house. In the lower level we find her renowned Reflexology School, where more than 30,000 Reflexologists over the years have earned their Reflexology diploma.
Flower Essences are homeopathic Essences that work on negative emotions in the body by flooding the individual with the opposite, positive emotion. There are many different systems out there, originating all over the world. There are even Okanagan Flower Essences! The ones I choose to work with the most are Bach Flower Essences, because of their established history and efficacy, as well as the simplicity of the system. To give you a very abridged version of Bach’s work, Dr. Edward Bach was a classically trained physician who became frustrated with allopathic medicine........
Have you ever wanted to attend a community event,
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Well, OK In Health is a website that is a great resource for finding all this.
OK In Health is an on-line Magazine that offers a variety of integrative information for our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The Publisher, Maria Carr started OK In Health in 2004, as she felt there was a need to have one place to help communities to connect.
She felt that it was better to hear about an event before rather than afterwards.
Since then, the website has become the main place to find
community events, workshops, fitness classes, wellness information, contests, articles, and more. We have the lowest rates around with the highest networking results. OK In Health now has a team that work on the website and newsletter and it also is supported by our amazing 3,000 members.
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Psychic Readings, Reiki and Massage and Classes, Thai Foot Reflexology, Shamanic Healing,
Massage & Counselling. Meditations & Various Classes for Personal & Spiritual Growth.
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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
A Mindful Connection
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”
Indigo Wellness & Yoga at the Yurt
Explore the connection of mind, body and wellness
with a variety of Holistic therapies
Cranial Sacral Therapy, Reiki, Readings, Hot Stone Therapy,
Massage, Reflexology, Energy & Body Work.
Join Wendy Allan for a range of workshops, retreats & yoga classes.
Located in "The Yurt" on the beautiful OmHaven Ranch, Armstrong, BC.
Reiki treatments and classes,
Massage, and Reflexology with Angie Szerepi
At Dare To Dream Store, #33 - 2070 Harvey Ave. Kelowna.
Phone 250 712-9295 www.kelownadaretodream.cjb.net
Simply Symmetria Pilates and Health
We offer the most innovative personal wellness & fitness programs on the market.
These include: The Boulder Pilates Method, Yamuna Body Rolling,
Stretch Therapy P&F Method, and Cardiovascular Training.
Our programs have a myriad of therapeutic benefits including: decompression of the spine and all joints, oxygenating your blood, detoxifying your body, building a healthy immune system, uniformly developing the muscles, improving postural alignment, heightening body awareness, and enhancing precise coordination. Through devotion and dedication our focus is to help you achieve your goals and feel exceptional fulfillment within your body.
Contact Beth Hynes at 2002 Montego St. W., Kelowna, B.C. 250-878-1835 - www.sspilates.ca
Your personal guide to wealth, achievement, health and relationship, by using the correct placement of rooms, doors, windows, driveways, pools, ponds, fountains, hot tubs, furniture, colors and materials.
Have Luopan, will travel; servicing Vernon area, the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Alberta and Internationally.
Professional Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Consultant and Certified Interior Designer, Master of Feng Shui FSRC, Feng Shui Research Center Lecturer, proficient in working with clients and students in regards to:
New home/business construction planning
Renovation project planning
Creating the perfect garden
Locating the perfect building site
Locating the perfect home/business
Locating the perfect space for work (Wealth) & rest (Health)
Linda Buhler - Colour Me Healthy - Your Animal Advocate
Colour Me Healthy is a "MOBILE" holistic health pet care service
that provides assessments, healing and caring services for the animal
and the owner in their own environment.
These services address the
dietary, behavioural, physical, and emotional needs.i.e.
joint problems,
fear of loud noises, allergies, pain,etc.
Linda's services are complimentary to more extensive health care treatments for our special family members and Angels in fur. Linda Buhler, Pet Practitioner, Reiki Master. E-mail - Phone 250 - 485 7116. Oliver, BC
Visit website at www.colourmehealthy.com
Note: It is important to consult with your holistic veterinarian when your pet is unwell.
Also visit OK in Health's animal natural care page
Sole 2 Soul--
Offers wellness services that specialize in:
Reflexology treatments, Relaxation massage,
Infrared sauna therapy, Nutrition counseling, and Detox foot spa service .
The practitioner is: a certified reflexologist, has training
in relaxation massage and is a nutritionist.
The studio is located in Vernon.
Contact Nora Donovan-Ward
250-545-2747 or www.sole2soulwellnessservices.com
Wind in the Willow -Creative & Healing Arts -Studio
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
Norma Cowie - Psychic Metaphysical Consultant
Norma Cowie is a Psychic Metaphysical Life Consultant
and is available for Tarot Card Readings, Past Life Regression, Soul/Source Connection (Psychic emotional surgery) Energy Releasing utilizing the Yuen Method and other techniques plus Metaphysical Consulting. Join Norma every Wednesday at the Meditation & Discussion or Tarot Card Reading Course which is part of her six month intensive beginning October. Plug into your Personal, Psychic & Spiritual Power
Also available are Norma's books, cds and dvds. Her latest book is “Many Lives, Many Ways of Remembering Them, and her latest CD is Seven Short Meditations -
Visit Norma`s website for more details at www.normacowie.com or
contact Norma in Penticton, BC - 250 490 0654 or E-mail
Rite - Way -Health - with Marie Sperling
Marie Sperling is a Reflexology Therapist, Shiatsu practitioner, and has certifications
in Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Iridology, Kinesiology, Cranial Sacral Reflexology,
and also offers
Health and Wellness Coaching.
Marie has been working in the field for ten years and her focus is to enhance her clients’
health and empower them to take their health to higher and higher levels of wellness.
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Phone Rite-Way Health, 250 - 212-2431 or click here for e-mail - Kelowna.
REIKI - REVIVE! ~ with Kathy Collins
Reiki has an innate intelligence that allows the body's natural flow and inherent energy force
to clear blockages due to sickness, tension or unresolved conflict and stress.
Kathy is a Reiki Master/teacher in Kelowna.
Take back your health and well-being with Reiki,
flower remedies and holistic health choices.
Contact Kathy @ 250-763-5997 or click Here for e-mail Kelowna, BC
Massage in Motion
Improve your mind, body & spirit with a soothing, relaxing massage. Therapy includes full body massage and accupressure at my Salmon Arm practice. Your employees will benefit from a stress easing chair massage during busy seasons. I offer personal massage for workshops, business seminars and yoga retreats. Travel will be considered for groups of three or more. Patricia Larmand. Email for more Details
Canadian Spiritualist Medium ~ Terry Colquhoun
As a gifted Medium and Spiritualist she has been seen and heard on radio and television throughout Canada.
One on one readings available as well as phone readings.
Also available for healings on request. Learn how to make the link with your loved ones, the angels, spirit guides and teachers.
Be personally empowered while raising your own vibrations and manifest your hearts dreams and desires, with self awareness and self development workshops. Contact Terry Colquhoun at 250-497-5419 or click here to email.
Website: www.foreverinlight.ca
Simply Horses Plus
Simply Horse Plus is a combination of Horse interaction, Art therapy and Self-Esteem exercises. We run one and two day equine workshops, full of presence and wisdom from the horses to help heal and transform your life.
Also custom design a workshop, fun family and corporate events, and for people of all ages and background. No experience necessary. Contact Ann Turner, Denise Cunningham and Lisa Van Edgom at Wit's End Equine centre,
in Abbotsford at 1 877 835 0444 or click here to e-mail website: www.simplyhorsesplus.com
Every Other Day Paintings - blog - Róisín O’Farrell
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.
Counselling Hypnotherapy Diploma Course
We are now offering our Basic & Diploma Counselling Hypnotherapy Certification & Diploma courses in Kelowna and on-line.
This training is a combination of onsite and distance learning.
The onsite classes. The Orca Institute is BC's only PCTIA accredited Hypnotherapy School.
We are Canada's oldest Hypnotherapy School (est.1986).
Phone us at 1-800-665-ORCA (6722) or click here to e-mail
For course details see our web site at www.orcainstitute.com/kelowna.htmll
Simply Symmetria Pilates and Health - 6 Weeks To Summer Shape Up
6 weeks to Summer Shape up is achieved by the combination of special programs unique to the Okanangan with certified Teacher/Practitioner, Beth Hynes as well as Angela Wright registered Nutritionist and an R.M.T. (TBO). Great all in one program includes:
One private fitness assessment with Beth
One private nutritional assessment with Angela
2 nutritional classes & a diet and habit journal
14 Pilates/Stretch Therapy/Latin infused cardio classes
3 massage treatments with an RMT
Gift Certificates, discount cards and a wrap up party with prizes
Date: May 10th- June 25th 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $509
ABOUT BETH HYNES | With 22 years of experience in the Fitness Industry, Pilates instructor, Beth Hynes's passion for learning and teaching has insatiably continued through the years, and her ambition to be on the cutting-edge of the health and wellness industry has lead her to become an accomplished instructor in many methods. Beth continually strives to be the most innovative and experienced instructor in the Okanagan Valley, and maintains the belief that everyone should have the privilege to live within a healthy, strong, and flexible body, and be able to do all of the things they love for as long as possible. Certified Pilates and Yamuna Body Rolling Instructor, Stretch Therapist, A.C.E. Personal Trainer/Instructor.
Contact Beth Hynes at 2002 Montego St. W., Kelowna, B.C. 250-878-1835- www.sspilates.ca
RAPID, GENTLE, LASTING TRANSFORMATION
OF CORE BELIEFS AFFECTING YOUR HEALTH
SINCE 1983
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
October 20th
Trade Fair & Flu Clinic
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
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.
✓ Thousands 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.
Happily Holistic- Alexis Costello's Nutrition OK Column
Coffee confessions of a health nut
I have a health confession to make: I am a full-fledged coffee addict. I love the stuff. This makes for interesting conversations in my office when people come in for nutritional advice, because so many people are terrified that the first thing I’m going to tell them is that they have to give up their morning java. And, sometimes, I do. But for most people, coffee is ok, as long as you are educated about exactly what it is you are taking into your body.
The great Sam Graci, a guru in the natural health field, and author of several excellent books, states that one or two cups of coffee a day are actually good for you under the right circumstances....read full article....
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.• Ser
ve with the Flax –Maple Pancake Syrup or spreads of your choice.
Recipe submitted by
Shannon Bliss, CNP, ROHP, RNCP, Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Certified Live Cell Microscopist. Kelowna 250-801-2798
More recipes....
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
How to make stuffed courgettes! Fill your courgettes with goodness and just savour the flavours
Ingredients
3 medium courgettes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
120g carrots, grated
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp turmeric
120g creamed coconut, grated
garnish with parsley
Preheat oven to 190°c /Gas Mark 5.
1.Wash the courgettes and cut in half lengthwise, then remove the flesh using a teaspoon leaving the shell intact. Chop the flesh finely.
2. Heat the oil and sauté the onion for a few minutes, then add carrots, courgette flesh, spices and cook, stirring frequently for a further five minutes until softened. Remove from the heat and stir in the creamed coconut.
3. Put the mixture into the courgette shells making sure you cover the exposed part of the flesh, then place the courgettes in a greased oven proof casserole dish and cook at 190°c /Gas Mark 5 for 45 minutes. Serve immediately.
Looking to rent a one level home in Vernon or Kelowna or somewhere in between or in surrounding area.
Widow, 58 yrs.old seeking QUIET, CLEAN, maintenance free yard rental home that welcomes pets. Needed for June or July. Prefer rancher with few stairs. Prefer home with lots of windows since I love sunlight. Would also consider a mature spiritual, clean, quiet roommate. I've lived in Vernon and Kelowna years ago and returning to the Okanagan where I have lots of spiritual support. Love nature. Have great references.
Kindly contact Barbara
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Kelowna Treatment Room for Rent
Treatment room to rent on a full time basis at Cherry Blossom Acupuncture 1462A St. paul St. Kelowna BC Please contact Megan at 250-878-6514 for further information Website: www.cherryblossomacupuncture.com
Do You Enjoy Art! Róisín O'Farrell is an Irish artist from a family of talented artists and writers. Pick a beautiful painting on line and it will be mailed to you or your loved one, anywhere in the world. Website
Beautiful gemstone pendants and necklaces
Beautiful gemstone pendants and necklaces very reasonably priced. For more info. go to www.pamelashelly.com e-mail Email or phone Pamela at 250-861-9087 in Kelowna.
Wanted:
Equipment for a live-blood analysis business in the North Okanagan. 250-833-2129 or click here to E-mail
Infrared Sauna - For Sale
One year old Infrared Sauna, carbon elements, with two seats, and has a ceiling to floor tinted glass window. Asking $1600. Photos available. 250-545-2747
Detox Foot Spa Machine - For Sale
A professional quality Detox Foot Spa machine (Platinum Energy is the Canadian company). Asking $900. Photos available by E-mail. Phone 250-545-2747.
New Archangel Healing & Empowerment CDs. Free support & full 6 mo. money back guarantee! Find out what others are saying at www.AtlantisHealthCenters.com or 250-448-6114
Guided Meditation cd's
Pamela Shelly has created 4 Guided Meditation cd's for $19.95 each and has a wide variety of Crystal Skulls available, see www.pamelashelly.com under Products for more info. Beautiful gemstone pendants and necklaces very reasonably priced. For more info. go to www.pamelashelly.com Email or phone Pamela at 250-861-9087 in Kelowna.
Beautiful gemstone pendants and necklaces
Beautiful gemstone pendants and necklaces very reasonably priced. For more info. go to www.pamelashelly.com e-mail Email or phone Pamela at 250-861-9087 in Kelowna.
Nutritionist Book
Our OK Nutritionist, Alexis Costello has her new book on nutrition available as an ebook on her website. She is offering a special download to our OK In Health members, if you are interested? The pdf file is $5.99 to download and the intro is there for you to read if you like. Her website is www.happilyholistic.ca
Two more BUDGIES available
2 precious young healthy budgies are available at the BCSPCA. Mated pair (female and male) so they can be together in one cage. They are curious, very gentle and are now learning to interact by coming out of their cage, eat from your hand, and sit on your finger. Female is deep emerald green and yellow, male is cinnamon green and yellow with cerulean blue tones in his tail feathers. Cage and accessories are included. Call BCSPCA 250 493-0136 (photo is not of actual birds)
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Own your own office space and create it into how you want it!
Business for Sale - NelsonSuccessful business of massage with its own niche for sale with everything already laid out for you. Assets, publicity, web site, training and customers come with it. Its distinct brand, with an already established clientele and an outstanding reputation over the past 8 years, is a dream opportunity for an energetic massage professional coming from a Spa background, massage or any type of bodywork or for a RMT. This voted #1 service of massage is located in Nelson, beautiful BC, a very alternative and dynamic town. Call 250-352-6804 or visit www.rubitinmassage.com .
Penticton Office For Sale: 101-95 Eckhardt Ave. E., Penticton. Affordable location for naturopath, esthetician, massage therapist, counsellor, chiropractor, hair dressers, non-profit group office or any business that needs their own space, etc.. 490 sq. ft. includes foyer, kitchen area, washroom. $78,000. Reduced to $73,000. Call Nancy Folkestad, Realty Executives, 250-493-4372.
South Okanagan Offices for Rent
New offices for rent in complementary health clinic. In a great area of Penticton, lots of parking. $500.00 per month. Contact Dr. Tamara Browne 250-485-7227.
Osoyoos Metaphysical Business For Sale Business Opportunity: Established Metaphysical business for sale located in beautiful downtown Osoyoos. Owners would like to retire. Terms negotiable. Phone Neil Brimblecombe at 250-809-2602, at the Holistic Desert Connections - Alternative Health Store.
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Wellness Tips
May is..
Come visit
at the
2010 Seniors Symposium Wellness Fair
Presented by the
South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society
October 20th
Trade Fair & Flu Clinic 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
Largest seniors trade show in Western Canada.
✓ Over 100 displays of the latest products and services for seniors.
✓ Thousands 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.
Month
Cystic Fibrosis Month
Foot Health Awareness Month
Hepatitis Awareness Month
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
Medic Alert Month
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
National Physiotherapy Month
Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
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Spinal Health Week
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Naturopathic Medicine Week
3-9
Emergency Preparedness Week
3-9
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
3-9
National Hospice Palliative Care Week
4-10
National Mental Health Week
11-17
National Nursing Week
12-18
National Road Safety Week
19-22
Aboriginal Awareness Week
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Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care
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World Asthma Day
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World Red Cross Day
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WHO, Move for Health Day
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International Nursing Day
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Canada Health Day
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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome National Awareness Day
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International Day Against Homophobia
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World Hepatitis Day
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National Multiple Births Awareness Day
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World No-Tobacco Day
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Kelowna Canoe & Kayak Club Regular monthly meetings start at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, from April through September, at the The May Bennett Wellness Centre 135 Davie Road. (Corner of Davie Rd & Hwy 33, Rutland) email Meetings feature news on upcoming trips and activities, education presentations, and slides or videos of club trips.
Osoyoos Arthritis Community Group Meet 3rd Monday each month at 1 PM Osoyoos Health Centre. More info (250)495-8041
Osoyoos Market-on-Main
at Town Square Sat 8am-1pm May22-Sept 6 Info (250) 495-3537
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Wellness Tips
Do you get frustrated when videos like YouTube, stop and starting?
Here is a good tips on how best to watch YouTube videos (for those who may not have watched them before). You need to let the video download completely before watching it because you will watch a couple of seconds and then the video hangs as it continues downloading and then plays for a couple of seconds and then hangs again. This happens because it plays quicker than it can download.
Here’s how you do it:
When you click on the video, just below the actual video screen there will be a play pause button…wait for the pause button to show as it starts playing…then push the pause button..you will see a red line going along the time line. Wait until this gets right to the end (red line indicates how much of the video has been downloaded). Then push play and the video will play right through without interruption.
Garlic Since 1986, responsible medical journals published 31 studies on how garlic affects blood pressure and cholesterol. Many suggest that garlic lowers both. Experts recommend roughly 1-4 cloves per day for heart-healthy benefits. The final word on garlic awaits even more research, but eating modest amounts seems safe and probably good for us. Try adding garlic to salads, pastas, rice dishes, soups, potatoes, and even sandwiches.
Eye Protection During Sports Do you participate in sports that involve a moving ball, swinging stick, or physical contact? These include sports like hockey, tennis, racquetball or baseball. According to the International Federation of Sports Medicine, the use of protective gear significantly reduces eye injuries in sports. Be safe, not sorry. Buy and use sport appropriate goggles or a facemask. Make eye protection a priority while you play.
Lots of Diets
Did you know that 65 million Americans go on a weight loss diet each year? And that as many as 48 million Americans are on a diet on any given day? Try on this idea: Dieting is not the solution for being overweight or obese. At best, diets are only a very temporary fix. Adopting gradual, but sustainable improvements to your eating and exercise habits are what can last you a lifetime.
Fructose
Fructose occurs naturally in fruit, along with many other healthy nutrients including vitamins, minerals and fiber. Current nutrition guidelines indicate most people should be eating more fruit. However, when used as an additive in candy, drinks and baked goods, fructose isn't any better for us than its chemical cousin, sucrose (regular sugar). Fructose provides just as many calories and can have a laxative effect if consumed in large amounts. So, eat your fruits, but try to avoid added fructose.
Fast Food
Did you know that a plain fast food hamburger may be a better nutritional bet than a chicken sandwich? One plain patty, with bun but no cheese, provides about 260 calories and 9 grams of fat. A fried chicken sandwich has almost 500 calories and 23 grams of fat! When dining out, consider opting for plain items, such as burgers. Hold the cheese and sauces, or opt for grilled (not fried) chicken sandwiches with mustard instead of a rich sauce or mayo.
Interval training Interval training mimics the behavior of our hunting-gathering ancestors better than continuous exercise that maintains a constant pace for 20-40 minutes. Interval training can be defined as short, high-intensity exercise periods alternated with periods of rest. Periods of high and low intensity are repeated several times to form a complete workout.
Weight management
Weight management is about managing a healthy body composition, staying at your ideal body weight, balancing stress and adding life to your years and years to your life. Long-term health should be the ultimate goal of any exercise or weight management program."- Tracy Holly
Addressing Muscle Soreness
The smartest way to address muscle soreness is to avoid it. When starting a new training program, or upgrading an existing one, go into it gradually. Take several weeks, even longer if necessary. Should you experience soreness along the way, give your muscles a day or two of rest to recover.
Stay Safe on the Basketball Court
Do you know anyone who plays basketball? Avoid injuries on the court by wearing the proper shoes. Good basketball shoes increase shock absorption and supply appropriate traction. They help reduce the amount of stress normally transmitted to the knees.
Gaining Weight
As hard as this is to believe, some people have trouble gaining weight. If you are trying to build muscle, add calorie dense snacks between meals. Examples include dried fruit, nuts, protein powders between meals,peanut butter and bananas. An extra 400-500 calories per day is usually all most people need. Get plenty of rest each night. Avoid smoking.
Persistence is an amazing thing
You don't have to be the best or the smartest, but if you keep working at something and don't give up, it's incredible what you can accomplish."- Cory Holly
Spaghetti Squash
A 1/2 cup of baked spaghetti squash contains only 25 calories and is a good source of nutrients. Try topping cooked spaghetti squash with warmed tomato sauce or salsa, and enjoy as a healthy side dish or snack.
Icing for injuries
Icing many types of injuries aids the healing process. But, using ice improperly can actually do more harm than good. Use these precautions when treating injuries: Do not leave the ice pack on an injury after the skin becomes numb. Never fall asleep with ice on your skin. Don't use ice on open blisters or wounds. If an injury does not respond to self-treatment within 24 hours, see a doctor
Lower Fat Baking
Looking for a way to lower the fat in baked goods while maintaining moisture? Try pureed fruit. Experiment with pureed prunes, pears, figs, peaches and applesauce. All will provide flavour and moisture with fewer calories and no fat.
This Month's Book Reviews
THEE ESSENCE OFF SOUND by EVELYN MULDERS
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I opened Evelyn's book The Essence of Sound and my soul grinned. I stand in awe of this woman's gifts, abilities, and insights. She is a visionary and is committed to sharing her wisdom with us. To me, this is an encyclopedia of sound meridians, chakras, auric field and figure eight energies. It's for the beginner and the advanced. She has beautifully combined, in such a user friendly way, the core of energy work into one great book. I immediately felt it to be one of the most comprehensive books on the subject. I'm excited for all the possibilities and I appreciate the heart and love that is in this book. It's wonderful. Tawni K. Lawrence, LMT,CLP.
“The Essence of Sound is a welcome, comprehensive, and highly sophisticated guide to the body's energy systems. It teaches you how to use sound, herbs, crystals, gemstones, aromas, colours and affirmations to orchestrate the energies of your meridians, chakras and aura into a beautiful symphony. Beyond this, it integrates the body's complex energy systems into an encyclopedic guide we can all use and understand. I recommend it highly”
~ Donna Eden , Author of Energy Medicine ~
More Favourite Picks of the Month
Book and Audio Books
Such is Life (book) by P. Ann Turner, Vancouver, B.C.
A journey through life - facing challenges like sexual abuse and a violent home invasion. Many women, mothers, girls and men can relate to the story of triumph over adversity, but how many people had horses as their councellors? This is a story of personal struggle, a life after the pain, where peace was found, confidence regained and a life transformed by encounters with 4 footed life coaches. More details .....
Sui is the Irish word for sit and it is pronounced in a similar fashion to the English word ‘see’. Being guided effortlessly through these simple yet powerful practices, builds up your inner resources for dealing with stress. It allows the mind and body to REALLY rest and rejuvenate. It promotes restful sleep and brings balance to your life.
“ I am privileged to have listened to Derval’s meditation CD ‘Sui’. It is lovely to come across a CD which is contains something for people at all levels. Tracks range from 5 minutes to 20 minutes. The first CD is divided into sections alternating speech with Tibetan bowls. I was also very impressed with the booklet. I have no hesitation at all in recommending it, especially to those who, like Derval, come to know that embracing 'illness as messenger' is Sine Qua Non to healing. Dervals soft Irish voice is such pleasure to listen too." - Maria Carr
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One complimentary Distance Journeying for Power Animal Retrieval session byDawn Dancing Otter (reading by phone or internet).
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One complimentary Heart Resonance Therapy session or pilates reformer session with Michelle Cubin at Pilates & Healing Studio. CENTRAL AND NORTH OKANAGAN AREAS
One complimentary ½ hour psychic reading by Darcy of Athenic Connections. Connect to your guides and get the messages you need to hear
one complimentary a Shiatsu session from Rite-Way Health with Marie Sperling.
One complimentary Feldenkrais session (regular fee $65) with Sandra Bradshaw, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
One complimentary Reiki session at Holistic Choices with Preben.
Win a complimentary European lymph drainage massage with aromatherapy or Deep tissue massage with Larry Petty at Natural Sense Aromatherapy.
One complimentary Reiki session at Relax and Revive, with Kathy Collins in Kelowna
One complimentary Pet Health consultation at "Colour Me Healthy" with Linda Buhler, certified Pet Practitioner
One complimentary Cranio Sacral Reflexology treatment at Summerland Reflexology with Denise DeLeeuw
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Vernon - Energy based healing session at Maya Healing Centre. Healing Touch, Shamanic Practices, Extractions, Soul Retreival, and Spiritual counselling. First session $25.00 complimentary discount. Review, release and rejoice!
Kelowna - 50% discount on the "Room to Write" on-line workshop which has a value of $150.00 by Annette Erickson, at Inner Pathways.
Sui is the Irish word for sit and it is pronounced in a similar fashion to the English word ‘see’. Being guided effortlessly through these simple yet powerful practices, builds up your inner resources for dealing with stress. It allows the mind and body to REALLY rest and rejuvenate. It promotes restful sleep and brings balance to your life.
“ I am privileged to have listened to Derval’s meditation CD ‘Sui’. It is lovely to come across a CD which is contains something for people at all levels. Tracks range from 5 minutes to 20 minutes. The first CD is divided into sections alternating speech with Tibetan bowls. I was also very impressed with the booklet. I have no hesitation at all in recommending it, especially to those who, like Derval, come to know that embracing 'illness as messenger' is Sine Qua Non to healing. Dervals soft Irish voice is such pleasure to listen too." - Maria Carr
Ireland, UK, & Europe OK Members
One free complimentary CD by Derval Dunford, Co. Mayo, Ireland, called "
Suí Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation package"
Canada and USA OK Members
One free complimentary CD by Derval Dunford, Co. Mayo, Ireland, called "
Suí Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation package"
Special Book Contest - all areas.
Such is Life (book) by P. Ann Turner, Vancouver, B.C.
A journey through life - facing challenges like sexual abuse and a violent home invasion. Many women, mothers, girls and men can relate to the story of triumph over adversity, but how many people had horses as their councellors? This is a story of personal struggle, a life after the pain, where peace was found, confidence regained and a life transformed by encounters with 4 footed life coaches. More details .....
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Supereating:
a revolutionary way to get more from the foods you eat
by Ian Marber (Author)
Reviews
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
Supereating is a breath of fresh air after all the hype one food or one nutrient seems to attract on a regular basis. Instead the approach is to understand how to obtain the most benefit by combining the foods we eat. Ian Marber is an inspiring writer and always in a practical, balanced and understandable way. It's a fascinating read and the more I read the more I want to learn to combine the right foods for health and wellbeing. It's got a comprehensive guide to nutrients and how they work together and in some cases against each other (depending on quantities). I Like the section on probiotics too, I think they're very important for good digestion. Then on to health and wellbeing issues such as boosting the immune system and energy levels by combining the right foods. There are some delicious snack and meal suggestions which I'm already putting into my diet. Praise to Ian Marber for looking beyond the 'super food' hype and for writing an innovative and stimulating approach to healthy eating and wellbeing! A highly recommended buy. Review by Kristen.
Congratulations to Sheila Stephenson, who won the last ' referral contest' and a special audio CD called - 'Seagull in Flight' by Chris Madsen ( Vernon). It includes 16 instrumental solo guitar works that will carry you away to blissful states..
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