Nature's Medicine Cabinet - December 2015 Issue 23

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Medicine Cabinet Issue 23 December 2015

3 Ways to Make the Holidays Healthier Don’t Miss the Sounds of the Season!

Nature Defecit Disorder A Burning Issue in Quesnel Part 1: Well Seasoned Firewood

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Medicine Cabinet Published monthly by Spiral Health Jennifer Reed, R.H.N. Nature’s Medicine Cabinet is a monthly newsletter published in Quesnel, B.C., featuring various health and wellness articles from local (B.C.) professionals and enthusiasts, delicious recipes from holistic nutritionists and a professional directory showcasing our many local health and wellness leaders.

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3 Ways to Make the Holidays Healthier... with Sherry

By Sherry Akef, R.H.N. Most of us embrace the holiday season wholeheartedly. After all, it’s that time of year when our hearts are open, our living spaces glowing and our bellies in need for some extra lovin’. By extra lovin’, I mean all that yummy decadent foods that go hand in hand with this cold yet cozy season that may (or may not) invoke a bit of guilt somewhere within us. But instead of feeling guilty or forcing yourself to go on a major detox in the middle of winter when our bodies need the most rest (yes that includes the dreaded New Year resolution and the failed attempt that always follow), why not adopt a few simple and healthy habits to incorporate into your daily routine? No deprivation, no major changes at once, and most importantly no need to feel guilty for enjoying foods you love. Leave that New Year resolution.

Instead, decide to have more fun and excitement in your life in 2016, not deprivation and unsustainable life changes. First think about adding, not taking away.

As I’m going through my own health journey, my Naturopath keeps reminding me that the turtle always wins the race, and you know what, he is right! So let’s be the turtle and win some races together damn it! Remember, the key is to empower yourself by learning more and taking some simple steps toward your health.

So how do I start? Okay, some simple things to get familiar with first: Get to know how your body responds to different foods and take note, no I mean literally, write it all down - your body’s response, emotional responses, all of it (I promise this will help); get to know what is in your food, read the ingredient list instead of the calories (the ingredient list is much more important), and ask yourself “is this processed?” Keep track of how much processed food you are eating but it’s important to remember the point is not to highlight all the bad stuff in your diet, rather empower you to know what you are eating so you can have control of what goes into your body.

So let’s get started. Here are 3 simple ways to invite health into our lives this holiday season: 1. Water Purified or filtered water is the most important thing you can consume for your health. Why? Let’s take a look... The body gets rid of waste and toxins through the lymphatic, immune, and digestive system, as well as the kidneys and our relentless hero organ, the liver. All these systems work together to get rid of accumulated toxins and waste. The most effective way to help our body eliminate toxins is by drinking water! We are living in a time where we are constantly surrounded by toxins, both in our food and environment so it’s very important to help in the elimi-

nation process. One way to even further this process is by adding half the juice of a lemon into a large glass of water and drinking it first thing in the morning. The sour flavour jumpstarts our system and stimulates our liver to flush. There are plenty of other reasons to drink adequate water: it increases energy levels, alleviates headaches, hydrates, promotes healthy bowel movements, and so much more. To determine your daily water intake, consider your lifestyle, diet, and overall body, first. Generally, adequate water intake should equal your weight in kilograms. So for example, if you weigh 150lbs, which equals 68kg, you should be consuming approximately 68 ounces (2L) of water per day including foods and drinks (except coffee, tea, and sodas). Play around this season by adding organic citrus zest, a few crushed cranberries, or add some of your favorite herbs like mint, sage or rosemary into your water for flavour and extra nutrients! Every little bit counts.

2. Sugar There are times when sweet serves us. For example, unrefined carbohydrates can activate insulin production and pancreatic enzymes. It fuels our muscles, our nerves and our brain. It is also a source of energy for all our bodily functions. So then, when does sugar become so bad? Refined or concentrated carbohydrates and sugars are easi ly the worst ingredient you can consume in your diet. Here’s the thing, when sugar is stripped of all of its fibres, minerals, and vitamins, the natural compounds that work synergistically are broken down, the life force is gone and the natural balance lost. When we consume refined sugar or adulterated sugars it shocks our body, it no longer helps us, instead it works against us. It starts acting like a poison. Refined sugar in excess causes acidity in our body, destroys important vitamins like vitamin B, depletes our body of minerals, can slow down calcium metabolism, weakens our digestive system, feeds infection, promotes bone loss and arthritis, and so on. Remember, it’s not about depriving yourself of the sweet things in life, it’s about finding the right sweet for you. So this holiday season, use UNrefined sugars like maple syrup, molasses, raw honey, dates, raw cane sugar, or coconut sugar in your cooking. Swap out the white stuff with any of these and instead of feeling guilty, be proud of yourself for making even the smallest changes. Enjoy each bite. And don’t forget, you’re the turtle! One step at a time, eventually you will get ahead.

3. Bone Broth Did you know that when the turtle won the race he was found with a bottle of bone broth in-hand? Okay so I made that up but this stuff is so powerful and amazing, I seriously believe it can even make snails win races! Here’s a pop quiz: How do you add vitamins, minerals, protein, and healthy fats to your body at once without any pills? Answer: Bone broth! What is the best food for healing or recovering after illness or surgery? Bone broth! Should I keep going? Okay one more, what is the best way to stay hydrated while providing nutrients to your daily routine?

Bone broth! I could go on but for your sake I won’t. I will say this though, in my experience bone broth is the absolute magic ingredient, the yummiest superfood, and ultimate healing and recovery food that exists. Not only that, but somehow it also magically elevates our emotional states. You’ve got to try this. It is a super easy way to increase nutrient intake, promote healing in your body, and help with achieving optimum health. Bone broth can be added to anything: sauces, gravy, mashed potatoes, rice, risotto, stews, soups, etc... get creative! To add even more

nutrients, when boiling your bones in water (with the holy trinity of soup: carrots, onions, and celery) add two table spoons of raw apple cider vinegar and a strip of Kombu seaweed if available (don’t worry this does NOT taste anything like seaweed), and let it simmer for up to 24 hours. This will draw out all the nutrients especially in the bones and it becomes a medicinal food that will truly help you heal. When making turkey (or ham) this season, add a couple cups of bone broth to the gravy and mashed potatoes, or have a cup of broth first thing in the morning. This winter, it’s all about feeling good while being healthy. This will definitely take you there.

Sherry is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in toxicity and drainage, preventative medicine, and bio-energetics to assess imbalances, as well as empower and educate so that you can make sustainable healthy choices. www.seedednutrition.com

Don't Miss the Sounds of the Season!

By Shelley A. Corbett, MA, RAud, RHIP Like so many things in life, our hearing changes. But the transition to a quieter world happens so slowly that it can easily go unnoticed. That is why it is important to be able to recognize the telltale signs. Often it is family members who are the first to notice that a loved one is not responding to conversation in the way they normally would. For many people, this becomes a higher priority as we approach the holiday season. No one wants to miss the delight of the children in the family on Christmas morning, or feel isolated in the midst of friends or at family gatherings. These are often consequences of undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss.

What are the Signs of Hearing Loss?

The following questions cover a whole range of everyday listening situations, and will help you to make a quick assessment of your own hearing, or that of someone you love. If it reveals problems, make an appointment for a diagnostic hearing evaluation. As with most health conditions, the earlier you get a clear diagnosis, the more successful the outcome is likely to be.

1. Do people seem to be mumbling?

2. Do you have to strain to hear when someone talks or whispers?

3. Do you have difficulty hearing when someone calls from behind or from another room?

4. Do you need to watch a speaker's lips more closely to follow the conversation?

5. Do you find it hard to keep up in meetings, in restaurants, or in lectures?

6. Do you listen to the TV or radio at a level that annoys those around you?

7. Do you find it hard to hear clearly on the telephone?

8. Do you miss a lot of the dialogue when going to the theatre, cinema, or other entertainment venues?

9. Do you find it hard to hear in noisy environments like in the street, in a car, or at family gatherings?

10. Do you tend to limit your social activities because it is difficult to hear and communicate?

11. Do family, friends, or colleagues mention that they often have to repeat themselves?

12. Do you find that you are tired out from listening in a social setting, rather than having enjoyed a great time with friends or family?

Only a hearing test can confirm a hearing loss. Having your hearing treated professionally can give you peace of mind and benefit the relationships that are important to you. For some, the step to finally getting their hearing professionally assessed is a big one, full of unknowns and anxiety. It's really a simple process, so set your mind at rest!

What to expect from a Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation: A diagnostic hearing evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of your hearing ability done by someone professionally trained to identify various types and causes of hearing loss, answer your questions, refer for medical treatment where appropriate, and discuss your options for managing your hearing health. It should include a history of your general health, and your hearing health in particular (noting any unusual symptoms or events that may affect your hearing or that cause you concern). You can expect to have your ear canals and eardrums visually inspected using a device called an otoscope. You will also be asked to sit in a sound-proof room with headphones of one kind or another on your ears, and to indicate by raising your hand or pressing a button when you hear a variety of sounds. This allows the examiner to determine what volume is required at various pitches in order for you to just barely hear them. Your tolerance to loud sounds, your ability to understand words, and any tinnitus (ringing in the ears) you experience should also be assessed. Once your evaluation is completed, your audiologist or hearing healthcare provider should discuss the results with you and answer any questions you may have. Recommendations may be made regarding treatment or management of any hearing loss identified.

A hearing screening is an alternative to a diagnostic evaluation, and primarily assesses your ability to hear soft sounds of various pitches. If any issues are identified, or in order to proceed with any amplification solutions for hearing loss, further testing will be recommended. A hearing screening is generally not sufficient to identify the type or cause of a hearing loss.

Whichever option you choose, you will feel better knowing where things are at and what your options for dealing with any issues are. This Christmas, treat yourself to peace of mind and better hearing! ~Shelley A. Corbett, MA, RAud, RHIP Registered Audiologist, Quesnel Hearing Centre quesnelaudiology.ca

Nature Defecit Disorder By Laurie Bare Have you ever had the feeling that you are unable to concentrate or you see that your children may not be as curious as you were as a child? Have you ever noticed that you and your family spend lots of time indoors? Do you have the feeling that you and your family are missing something important from your life? You and probably your children are suffering from Nature-Deficit Disorder (NDD). Please do not worry, it is not a medical term!

NDD is a term that author Richard Louv came up with when he started to notice that many children are becoming disconnected with nature. His books are “Last Child in the Woods” and “The Nature Principle”. If everyone read these two books, I would not be writing this article. In his first book, he collected research supporting that children need nature for their emotional, physical and spiritual development. In his second book, he collected data supporting that adults need to connect with nature to reap the many physical, mental and spiritual benefits. This article is going to concentrate on nature and children.

There is much research supporting the fact that unstructured, unsupervised, imaginative play is essential to a child’s upbringing. Many children are scheduled from the time they get up in the morning until they go to bed, even on weekends. The best place to get the unstructured play is in nature. Children can learn self-confidence and risk management in a natural environment.

When a child is standing on a tree that has fallen over, they are testing it to see if is safe to cross. Plus, in that time in the environment, they are learning problem solving skills. Think back to when you were a child building a fort, or shelter, and a branch kept collapsing on your head. You tried something else to keep it secure. If you needed help, your friend stepped in because you had a common goal and cooperation came into play. Remember those disputes you had? Most of the time they were solved without an adult and sometimes without too much fighting.

Schools in Sweden, Australia, Canada and the United States that have schoolyards with both green and regular play areas notice that more boys and girls play in a more of an egalitarian way in a green space with trees more than on the regular playground.

While going on a backpacking camping trip this past summer with my family, I saw firsthand how creative my girls were. My husband and I had our packs full to the brim carrying our gear and had little room for extras. The girls, aged 4 and 8, had packs with some gear, but still there was not much room for extra toys. They each had one hiking buddy. Those hiking buddies helped the girls hike to Kinney Lake and kept them entertained the whole trip. They had those hiking buddies going on many adventures. The girls also used sticks and rocks in their play and

they ran on the trails. My oldest was showing a confidence I had not seen until this trip. She was going back and forth between the picnic shelter and our campsite by herself and leading her younger sister all over the place. Both girls were more eager to help around camp. But most of all, they played, ran, got along, and were using their brains in a different way than how they usually do at home.

Some countries have outdoor preschools and kindergartens, where the children spend most of their day outside in the elements: rain, shine, and snow. Children that have these experiences tend to be more alert of their surroundings. Studies also show that children who attended these schools tested better for motor fitness, such as balance and agility compared to children that attended a conventional preschool or kindergarten with regular playground equipment. My conclusion? If one wants their child to excel at their chosen sport, allow them time to play in the forest.

There is ongoing research suggesting that spending time in nature can help children with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD). Many researchers have found that children exposed to more green areas increase their attention spans. Some children’s attentions can be improved by sitting by a window where they can see trees. Outside activities help increase attention spans but when children are exposed to grass, trees and creeks, researchers found this most beneficial. When children are outside playing or hiking in the forest, they are not in front of a screen. Whether your child has ADHD or not, less time in front of a screen is always a good thing.

Our Earth needs our children to have a connection to nature.

Our children need time to explore and become curious and have a sense of wonder and amazement about nature. Why you ask?

Now this might sound a little hippy dippy, but I 100% believe in my next statement. If we want a natural world for our grandchildren or great-grandchildren to grow up in, and if we want them to have access to clean water, clean air, old growth forests, salmon, bears, deer, cougars, etc., then we have to introduce our children to nature today so they can be invested in it. We have to encourage them to play and have childhood memories of being outside. They are the stewards of our future environment and without being exposed to the natural world, they are not going to care about the environment and the many benefits that nature can give us.

Laurie Bare works part time at the Baker Creek Enhancement Society as a Program Educator and is the facilitator of the EcoSprouts program. Laurie tries to get her family and herself as much Vitamin N as possible.

My name is Lori Loeppky and I am a Registered Massage Therapist.

I have been practicing massage therapy for four years and run my business out of the Holistic Health Care Clinic on Front Street.

My goals with the column have been to educate the public on common conditions seen in my every day practice and to consider massage therapy as an effective alternate route to treat these conditions.

TENDINITIS First of all, a tendon is made up of dense connective tissue and attaches the belly of a muscle to bone. Tendinitis occurs when there is a chronic overload being placed on a tendon, leading to micro-tearing and an inflammatory response. Tendons typically have a poor blood supply, especially in areas that are continuously exposed to compression, friction or torsion, which can prolong healing after an injury. This chronic overload is due to muscle imbalances, poor biomechanics, lack of flexibility, chronic degenerative changes in the tendon, improper equipment, training errors, repetitive occupations and sports. One may not only experience inflammation and micro-tearing, but in severe cases with repeated, untreated stress, the tendon can degenerate, leading to a partial tear or complete rupture of the tendon. Tendinitis can present itself in many different areas of the body but is most commonly found in the shoulder, bicep, elbow, thumb, knee and heel and is most painful when the affected muscle is put on a stretch or contracted.

Secondly, the severity of tendinitis is measured in four grades: Grade 1: Pain after activity.

Grade 2: Pain at beginning and after activity.

Grade 3: Pain at beginning, during and after activity and may start to limit ones performance.

Grade 4: Pain with all stages of activity and daily living.

Tendinitis has a gradual onset and will progress in severity if the aggravating activity is continued. In terms of self care, it is crucial to rest from the aggravating activity. This allows the tendon to heal and is continued until the pain and inflammation decrease. A gradual and progressive strengthening/stretching program is indicated as it is very important to regain full strength in the affected muscle to prevent re-injury. Training, equipment, or occupational environment should also be modified or changed if possible to facilitate a full recovery. As for hydrotherapy, ice is indicated in the acute inflammatory stage of tendonitis and alternating heat and cold is best in the chronic stages.

Overall, massage therapy can be hugely beneficial in decreasing all symptoms associated with tendinitis and is an effective alternate therapy to consider with any soft tissue condition or injury.

WHOLE BODY HEALTH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Lori D. Loeppky, RMT Registered Massage Therapist 691 Front Street, Quesnel 250-991-0047

Q: My family loves my recipe for gingerbread cookies, but my son has recently been diagnosed celiac, and I am trying to cut back on sugar. Is there a healthier, gluten-free alternative?

Jessica Golden R.H.N. Student

A: At this time of year, temptations arise around every corner and it can be hard to stick with the healthy eating habits we work hard to maintain. I tend to do a lot of baking over the holidays, to ensure I always have a healthy treat to bring to any party or get-together. If you show up with these “Guilt-Free Gingerbread Cookies” in hand, you will be a hero to anyone who is watching their weight, eating a whole-foods diet, or has food allergies/sensitivities. These super-filling cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth without any refined sugars and won’t spike your blood sugar due to their high fibre, healthy fat, and protein content. Maintaining steady blood glucose levels is crucial for reducing food cravings that lead to weight gain, supporting adrenal health, and lowering inflammation associated with nearly all disease and illness. As an added bonus, fresh ginger has potent anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce the bloating and discomfort associated with overeating!

Guilt-Free Gingerbread Cookies

(gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free… and they don’t taste like cardboard!)

Ingredients Yield 15-16 1 cup coconut flour 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 6 pitted dates (30g), coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon pinch of Himalayan salt 2 ½ tablespoons blackstrap molasses 1 tablespoon honey (use maple syrup to make these vegan) 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter (or almond butter if you can tolerate nuts) Process 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Place dates in a small bowl and cover with boiling water, let soak 5 minutes to soften.

3. Once dates are soft, simply drain them and dump all the ingredients into your food processor and combine until smooth.

You may need to stop a few times and scrape the sides.

4. Roll dough into 1” balls.

5. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet then use a fork to squish each ball to form small cookies.

6. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.

7. Cool completely before enjoying (they’ll be hard to resist but trust me on this one, they need to cool to firm up!).

A Burning Issue in Quesnel Part 1: Well Seasoned Firewood Got Firewood? Know how to use it? This article is the first in a 3 part series on how to Burn it Smart, brought to you by the Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable. The second article in this series will discuss new woodstove technology and the final article will outline proper fire-burning techniques.

sound will be solid and dull.

• Wood tends to darken from white or cream colour to grey or yellow as it dries.

• Look for checks or cracks in the end grain. Be sure to combine this indicator with others as some wet wood has checks and some dry wood has no checks.

• Dry wood weighs much less than wet wood.

• Split a piece of wood, if the exposed surface feels wet, the wood is too wet to burn.

• When in doubt, spark it up! Firewood that isn’t well seasoned is slow to ignite.

If we all commit to using properly seasoned firewood, we will minimise the particulate matter in the air we breathe. For more information, please visit www.quesnelairshed.org.

Did you know that residential wood burning contributes to the poor air quality in Quesnel? Most of us blame industry and automobiles for “bad air”, but wood smoke is a major contributor to the particulate matter in the air we breathe.

Particulate matter (PM 10 and PM 2.5) is commonly known as “pollution”. PM 10 and PM 2.5 are tiny particles 200 times smaller than raindrops. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs and cause serious health effects. One of the causes of PM 10 and PM 2.5 in the air we breathe is improperly seasoned firewood. This is why it is important to season (or dry) and burn firewood in the most efficient way to minimize health risks.

The 3 necessary ingredients for efficient and environmentally friendly wood heating are: 1) well-seasoned firewood, 2) a certified woodstove, and 3) good fire-burning techniques. This article will explain the importance of burning properly seasoned wood to minimise PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the air.

Remember, wood dries slowly. Use the following tips to season your firewood: • Cut wood in the spring and pile it outside so the wind and sun can dry it.

• Well seasoned firewood should have moisture content between 15% and 20%. It takes 6 months or more for newly processed wood to dry to that level. The efficiency losses resulting from burning wet wood can be as much as 30%!

• Dry firewood prevents waste and produces less smoke and more heat.

• The wood starts to dry when the seal is split. When purchasing firewood, ask, “When was it split?” The answer should be at least 6 months ago.

How can you tell if your wood is properly seasoned?

For a high tech option, you can purchase a hand-help moisture reader. The Nature Education and Resource Centre here in Quesnel has one of these units if you want to see how it works. For more low-tech options, you can use the indicators below. Use as many indicators as possible to judge the dryness of firewood.

Indicators to test the dryness of firewood include: • Two dry pieces banged together sound hollow. If wet, the

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Each winter, colds and flu put millions of people out of commission. With these ever so dreaded infections at our doorstep once again, best practice knowledge on how to prevent, treat and beat these bugs is your key to surviving the season.

Stay Healthy This Winter

Chicken Chilli

2 lbs of ground chicken breast 1 onion diced 4 cloves of garlic diced 1 Tbs of Olive Oil 2 cans of black beans 1 cup of corn (optional) 10-12 Large Fresh or Frozen Tomato's OR 1 Large (800ml) can of crushed tomato's (no salt added) 1 (500ml) can of crushed tomato's 3 Tbs of chilli powder 1/2 Tbs chipotle powder (SPICY) 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 1/2 Tbs of pure palm sugar 1 1/2 Tbs of white vinegar 1 Tbs of Braggs soy sauce 1 Tsp of Siracha (optional) 1. If you are using fresh tomato's: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place fresh or frozen tomato's onto a baking sheet and roast in oven for 45 min or until soft and skin is split all over.

2. Let cool. When the tomato's are cool to the touch, pinch out the middles and stem and toss away; squish the rest of your tomato's with your hands into a bowl (smaller pieces preferably).

3. Brown your chicken in the olive oil with garlic and onion; in your largest pot. When chicken is cooked through, add tomato's (canned or fresh prepared), beans, corn, and spices.

4. Let simmer for a min of 3 hrs on low (if you are in a hurry you can always add a bit of tomato paste to thicken it faster).

5. Don't add anything until it's simmered for at least an hour..... time is your friend with this comfort pot. ( If using a crock pot, fry chicken first, turn on low for 7-9 hrs with the remaining ingredients.)

Recipe created by: Hillary Shearring, Certified Holistic Nutritionist My Awesome Foods www.myawesomefoods.com

Unless you live in a bubble, you’ll be exposed to viruses. Minimizing your risk of infection is essential. But how does one successfully ward off the winter germs lurking on every doorknob, in every public bathroom and on every grab rail of your morning train or bus to work or school.

According to Sherry Torkos, pharmacist and author of The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, there are many effective prevention strategies. “Most important of all is maintaining a strong immune system. That way, your body will fight off an infection before it gets out of control and makes you sick.”

Perhaps the most popular immune-booster is Echinacea Purpurea. In 2012, scientists at the Cardiff University School of Biosciences completed the largest clinical study on Echinacea purpurea in history using A.Vogel’s Echinaforce®, made from fresh organic, GMO free plants. The study found that this particular preparation of Echinacea was deemed safe to take as directed for up to four months to effectively modulate your immune system and reduce your chance of catching a cold or flu by 50%.

Echinaforce® Hot Drink Proven as Effective as Prescription Medication… But Better!

When you’re sick, it can feel like you’ve been hit by an unexpected blizzard. Calm the storm with Echinaforce®, a powerful remedy that’s clinically proven to treat nasty cold and flu symptoms and can be taken by children ages 2 and up.

In a 2015 study, Echinaforce® Hot Drink was shown to be as effective as the neuraminidase inhibitor Oseltamivir, the gold standard for treatment and prevention of influenza. Echinaforce® Hot Drink outperformed Oseltamivir in measures of risk of complications and safety and side effects. In the Oseltamivir group, pneumonia, sinusitis, bronchitis and other complications occurred at a higher rate compared to Echinaforce® Hot Drink group.

Unlike Oseltamivir, Echinaforce® Hot Drink’s availability as an over-the- counter medicine makes it an optimal treatment for influenza at the earliest onset of symptoms, which is a key factor when treating this common viral infection. It also does not cause rebound effects on discontinuation and does not lose effectiveness when taken repeatedly.

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One way we can experience pratyahara is through chanting Om. We celebrate our universality when we chant OM – the hymn of the universe.

Please Join Tanya at the Studio for the practice of Omkara/ Chanting 108 Oms. Friday December 4th 6:30-7:45PM $15.00 Prepayment to reserve space.

We are limited to 20 participants.

No experience required!

Contact Tanya at 250-983-5077 for more information.

SONIC TONIC - a sound journey for deep relaxation

Two weeks before Christmas?

Join Danielea Castell to experience deep relaxation in your body, mind and spirit. Feel centred and grounded as you prepare for the holidays.

Surrender to the healing sounds of tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, frame drum, harmonium, didgeridoo, bamboo koshis, sansula, native american flute, voice and more.....

TICKETS - $30 Please pre-register for this event On-line booking available two weeks before event www.sunandsage.com

CREATE 2016

Are you looking for a fun creative way to identify your dream for 2016?

And make it a reality? Back for its third year is the very successful and innovative CREATE workshop with Danielea Castell. Designed to help you discover what gets your juices going for 2016, CREATE will help you shape your desire into a personal mantra or power phrase you can use to keep focused and motivated throughout the year. Each person receives their personal mantra in a sound blessing composed by Danielea and the group. Digital recording of your sound blessing and lunch provided to each participants. www.vibesoundhealing.com Saturday January 23, 2016, 10-4:30pm $120, 10 participants maximum.

For more information and to register contact Danielea Castell voice/text 1.250.981.8067

The Centre of Healthy Mindspace is pleased to offer Winter programs for 2016: Disclaimer: The contents of Nature’s Medicine Cabinet, such as text, graphics, images, recipe recommendations, and other materials are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional healthcare advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider for any health problem or medical condition.

Never disregard professional healthcare advice or delay seeking help because of something you have read in this newsletter.

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Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an 8 week evidence based group program designed to help those experiencing depression, anxiety and stress related issues. Group program begins Jan. 12, 2016 at 5:30 pm. Call Doris Hocevar at 250-983-8638 for more information.

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Mindfulness Skills Training: Cultivating Resilience for Life and Work is an 8 week evidence based group program designed to help participants cultivate mindful presence and a compassionate way of being, both personally and professionally. Group program begins Jan. 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm. Call Doris Hocevar at 250-983-8638 for more information. Reserve early.