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Constitutional lawyer Shawn Buckley visited the Okanagan this month and OK In Health had the opportunity to have an interview. More to follow on that.

Left:
Lorna Hancock, Shawn Buckley, & Jane Shaak

Right:
Constitutional lawyer Shawn Buckley & Maria Carr

Have you heard of the Charter of Health Freedom? by Lorna Hancock.
Maybe by now, you have heard about the Charter of Health Freedom and are wondering what it is? A bit of background... government has repeatedly asked natural health consumers what we want for natural health products, and we've repeatedly said "We want natural health products to be treated separately, differently, than drugs. We want them to be legislatively protected, and appropriately regulated, so that all of our choices can be there for us. [Click Here to read full article]

Kelowna Treatment Room for Rent
Cherry Blossom Acupuncture and Wellness has a treatment room for rent. Rates negotiable depending on expectations. See pictures at www.cherryblossomacupuncture.com.  Contact: Rhianda 250-878-6514

Wellness Room for Rent This beautiful, nurturing space offers: ensuite bathroom, walk in closet, laundry and more. Contact Karin at Lovin Livin Centre Kelowna, 250.764.8617 or E-mail 

Spring Festival of Awareness ~ Retreat
Over 50 workshops to choose from, with 10 workshops usually happening at any given time. Still time to book!
Naramata Centre, near Penticton April 24 - 26, 2009

Riva’s Healing Retreats in May and July
“We Help People…………” to shed the past, heal pain, clear toxic patterns, heal the physical, heal their animals, release karma, strengthen relationships, connect to their soul, and alter their blueprints of disease through loving connection with animals, nature, and soul. See Armstrong & our Animal Page

Sylvia Browne in Ireland ~ Mystical Traveler August 2 – 11, 2009
Exploring Ireland’s Mystical Heritage. Discover Ireland as you’ve never seen it before. This breathtaking & picturesque country is brimming with magnificent sites to behold—from captivating stone churches and historic high crosses, to ancient abbeys and charming castles—all with their own stories to tell. More details
and Wise Woman Weekend in Ireland May 8th - 10th, 2009 More details
I Can Do It at Sea - Alaska Cruise August 2009

Salmonella Contamination - Certain peanut products
As a result of the ongoing investigation in the United States, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), working in close collaboration with the United States Food and Drug Administration, has identified potentially affected foods present in Canada. Canadian importers and manufacturers are voluntarily recalling the products, and the CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls. Canadians are urged to check the complete list of products in Canada. This list will be updated as additional products distributed in Canada are identified. Complete list of products - Canada , Related Alerts (listed by date) , Peanut-based Pet Products .

April is dedicated to: Earth Month, National Donate Life Month, Dental Health Month, National Cancer Awareness Month, Parkinson Awareness Month, Oral Cancer Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, Eating Disorders Awareness , Foot Health Awareness Month, National Autism Awareness Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Facial Protection Month, National Youth Sports Safety Month, Sports Eye Safety Month, Compost Awareness Stress Awareness Month and Community Spirit Month.

April is Tackle Your Clutter Month "To Every Thing There is a Season." Ecclesiastes 3.
The oft-quoted verse from Ecclesiastes tells us that "there is a time to every purpose under the heaven". And if that's true, then certainly Springtime is the season when we turn our minds to casting out the old in preparation for the new. But instead of simply spring-cleaning your home this year, why not go a step further and spring-clean your heart?

The Law of Polarity - By Nadine Staaf
The Law of Polarity really is quite simple. It states that everything has an opposite. Every good has a bad, every up has a down, every dark has a light. Now in order to apply this basic understanding to your life so that you can change your results, you really need only to shift your perspective using your human ability to PERCEIVE. As you perceive the results you are getting in your life, if you are like the majority of people, you tend to see the negative within a problem that may be occurring for you.  Understanding and application of the Law of Polarity, you can dramatically improve the life you are living. ... Read full article ]

Are You Taking Protein For Granted? by Elaine Munro, an active businesswoman and training athlete, who conducts seminars focusing on active lifestyle & healing nutrition, as well as raising consumer awareness about the natural health industry.
The word ‘protein’ comes from the Greek root, ‘proteios’, meaning ‘fundamental’ or ‘primary importance’. From the context of human health, it should be a fundamental part of any health improving strategy. Proteins range from muscle tissue to skin, bones, and hair. These are the more obvious ‘structural proteins’. There is also a huge range of ‘subtle proteins’ that are generally overlooked such as blood hemoglobin, brain fluids, your super immune booster known as glutathione and even the structure of your DNA, to name just four. In all, there are more than 500,000 types of protein in the human body. Everyone needs protein; not just athletes. At a basic health-maintenance level, a general guideline is... [Read More]

Cranio Sacral Reflexology – an exciting new therapy by Dr Martine Faure -Alderson, UK
Healing through touch is thousands of years old, and reflexology has been practised for millennia. It is a non invasive treatment which has gained increasing recognition in recent years. Cranio Sacral Reflexology (CSR) combines reflexology with cranio sacral therapy. CSR is a non- invasive treatment, with profound effect on a variety of systems dysfunction, particularly in the sphere of trauma, be it physical as in whiplash, or emotional in origin where tortion of the meningeal membranes enveloping the spinal cord occurs in the same way as if it was a physical blow.  CSR is a therapeutic method which combines the use of pressure on specific areas of the foot, which relate to the 12 cranial nerves, and to the pulse of the cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) which surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The distinction between Cranio Sacral Therapy and CSR is that with the latter, one is accessing the CSF from a point in the foot or the hand.[... Read New Article ]

Stool Analysis and Poo Chart - Have you ever wondered if you have a healthy stool/poor could your diet need some adjustment?... [Read More]

Weight Gain - Being underweight never elicits much sympathy from the rest of the world. People feel at liberty to criticise your svelt-like figure in a way they wouldn't dream of doing to an overweight person. Such is the cross the underweight have to bear. As there are relatively few people who are underweight the health problems associated with being too thin are generally not reported. However, these include...[Read More]

Losing Weight Through A Healthy Diet - Eat early. Late-night eating is a recipe for weight gain because the body stores more food during sleep...[Read More]

Depression What is depression? There are many different types of depression including SAD (seasonal affective disorder), bi-polar disorder, uni-polar disorder, post-natal depression and the Blues....[Read More]

Medical screening tests you should get starting at age 50.
We are living longer and healthier. One reason is that new medical screening tests can often catch diseases and potentially serious health conditions in their early, treatable stages. Experts at WebMD which medical screening tests you should get starting at age 50. [...Read More]

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April Fool’s Day Food Fun for Kids

Healthy foods can also be fun. Start your kids with an April Fool’s Day breakfast. Add green food coloring to scrambled eggs for the classic green eggs and ham.
For a lunch trick, use a corer to cut a small hole in the side of an apple. Put a gummy worm in the hole and watch the kids squirm.
For dessert, prepare a tall glass with sugar-free gelatin mix, put a straw in it and place it in the refrigerator. When it’s ready to serve to your kids, watch them try to “drink” their beverage – before offering a spoon.

When You Look Good, You Feel Good!

Imagine you could feel fantastic every day!... We all know how 'having a bad hair day' can really drag us down! Image is important if we want to create a good impression. Even more important, our image has a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves. If we feel that we look good, it has an impact on our self confidence and self-esteem. If we are feeling good about ourselves, this has a positive effect on the relationships we have with the people around us. Our performance in whatever that task is also greatly enhanced.
Weed out all those clothes in your wardrobe that you don't wear any more (or maybe have never worn)! Drop them off to a second-hand store.
So invest in yourself! Wear bright cheery colours - you'll be amazed how they can lift your spirits! Try a great new hair style! Ladies - invest in some fabulous accessories. Gentlemen, invest in a new tie and update your look in an instant. Find out what colours and styles best work for you and you'll be amazed at how confident and relaxed you'll feel! Project the image you desire! Look your best ever!

Food Tips

Cranberry Juice - Compounds in cranberry juice are said to help prevent and relieve attacks of cystitis (bladder infections) by preventing bacteria attaching to cell in bladder walls and in the urinary tract. Look out for cranberry juice that has no added sugar and avoid the cranberry juice drinks, which are sweetened with sugar. A small glass of cranberry juice counts as one portion of the recommended 5 a day.

Bananas - Bananas are easy to eat fruit! The average banana contains 95 calories which makes them a good snack choice, it will fill the hunger gap until the next meal. For a pudding, make your own banana split with a scoop of ice cream and sprinkle of home made granola.

Cauliflower - By being encouraged to eat brightly coloured vegetables you could be forgiven for dismissing the humble cauliflower as nutritionally pointless. But a serving, about 3 florets, has 25mg vitamin C (more than half an adults daily requirement) and is packed with anti-cancer compounds like glucosinolates.

Dried Fruit - Dried fruit is a convenient option and alternative to fresh fruit. Dried fruit provides fibre and several vitamins and mineral. It is easy to carry with you as a quick and easy snack. Add dried fruit to salad, pancake batter, home baked bread and cereal to count towards your five a day.

Acai - (pronounced ah-sah-ee) These purple super healthy berries are the new super-food. Acai berries are native to Brazil and are low in calories and contain fibre, vitamins and twice the antioxidants of blueberries. They are available as a frozen pulp at some supermarkets.

Pine nuts - Pine nuts are small edible seeds of pine trees and are high in protein, calcium and magnesium. Use pine nuts to make your own pesto. Roasted pine nuts add nutritional value and zest to any salad.

Sweet potatoes - Traditionally sweet potatoes are a winter vegetable; nowadays they're around all year on the shelves. Packed with antioxidants such as beta-carotene, they provide plenty of lasting energy being lower GI than regular potatoes. Add sweet potatoes to soups, curries or simply serve them mashed. Sweet potatoes go well with flavours like garlic and herbs.

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Event Directory or Events by Town

1. Vancouver & All Areas
   One complimentary 30 min Lemurian Oracle Reading (604-874-3770) with Sharon Taphorn from Playing With the Universe.
2. All Areas
   One complimentary Distance Journeying for Power Animal Retrieval session by Dawn Dancing Otter (reading by phone or internet).
   
   
3. Kelowna and area.
   One complimentary one hour Quantum Biofeedback session ($60 value) with Marie-Jeanne Fenton at Energy Balance.
   (What is Quantum Biofeedback?)
4. Kelowna
   One complimentary a Shiatsu session from Rite-Way Health with Marie Sperling.
5. Kelowna
   One complimentary consultation in the area of Family Mediation with Cathay at Gibson & Associates Mediation.
6. Kelowna
   One complimentary Feldenkrais session (regular fee $65) with Sandra Bradshaw, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
   [ See upcoming workshops & What is Feldenkrais -Article]
7. Kelowna
   One complimentary Reiki session at Holistic Choices with Preben.
8. Kelowna,
   Win a complimentary European lymph drainage massage with aromatherapy or Deep tissue massage with Larry Petty at Natural Sense Aromatherapy.
9. Kelowna
   One complimentary Reiki session at Relax and Revive, with Kathy Collins in Kelowna
   
   

   The Wood Stove Change Out Program

   New technology wood stoves burn up to 90% cleaner than old stoves! Trade-in your old wood stove or wood insert for a new cleaner burn technology electric, pellet, gas or wood stove or insert and receive a $250 cash rebate on the first 75 traded in plus dealer discounts of $150 or more off the price of a new CLEAN BURNING Hearth Product from participating retailers. For more information please visit www.rdos.bc.ca (click on air quality, then click on wood heating). OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE DURING March 1 until April 30 2009

   
   
10. Penticton
    One complimentary Fitness pass to a class of your choice at the Quantum Fitness Studio
11. Penticton
    One complimentary Art Therapy session at Wind in the Willow Studio with Cindi Tomochko
12. Penticton
    One complimentary Dru Yoga Therapy session at Wind in the Willow Studio with Cindi Tomochko
13. Penticton
    One complimentary Reconnective Healing® session with Bernice Granger
14. Penticton
    One complimentary Reflexology session at Footworks Reflexology with Kathryn Smith
15. Penticton
    One complimentary 1.5 hrs Organic Facial session (value $69) at Daydream Esthetics Studio - A Holistic Approach with Deanna Klan. Using only organic / chemical complimentary products ( hemp oil, seabuckthorn... by nature's bounty)

16. Cranio Sacral Reflexology 2009 Course with world renown-teacher Dr. Martine Faure-Alderson from Paris & England Sept 2009 Penticton Basic Advance Third Level (only 2 places left for 3rd level)

    Penticton
    One complimentary first time Homeopathic consultation with Katharina Riedener
17. Penticton
    One complimentary Reflexology session at Christina's Holistic Centre, with Christina Ince
    
18. Penticton
    One complimentary Aqua-Chi detox footbath session (regular fee $30) at Christina's Holistic Centre, with Christina Ince.
19. Penticton
    One complimentary Reiki session at Christina's Holistic Centre, with Christina Ince. See previous contest winner feedback
20. Penticton
    One complimentary Shiatsu Face-Lift session at Christina's Holistic Centre, with Christina Ince.
    
21. Penticton
    One complimentary session - hypnosis, or psychological, or energy work, communication with your body and/or talk therapy. Joy Green, Psychologist
    
22. Penticton
    One complimentary Tarot Card Reading with Norma Cowie
    
23. Summerland
    One complimentary Energy Reflex testing/health consultation with Summerland Reflexology with Denise DeLeeuw Blouin (What is ERT?)
24. Osoyoos to Penticton
    One complimentary Pet session at "Colour Me Healthy" with Linda Buhler. See previous contest winner feedback
    
    

Sweet Potato Soup
2 tbsp olive oil - 2 onions, peeled and chopped - 2 carrots, peeled and chopped - 2 celery stalks, chopped - 1 large sweet potato, or 2 small, peeled and cut into small chunks - 2 or 3 cups chicken broth - 1 tbsp cinnamon -Sprinkled sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions: Place a saucepan or soup pot over medium heat and add the oil. When it begins to get hot, add the onions, carrots and celery and sauté until softened and fully aromatized. Add the sweet potatoes and enough broth to completely cover all the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are very soft and then puree with a hand blender, food processor or countertop blender until smooth. You may also serve the soup ‘as is. Taste and add more seasoning if need be. Yield: 4 servings

Sweet Potatoes Fries
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A. Vitamin A helps our bodies fight infections and lets us see better in the dark. Preheat oven to 425°F.
1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt ~ 1/2 teaspoon paprika ~ 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder with Parsley ~ 1/4 teaspoon chili powder ~ 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices ~ 3 tablespoons Cold Pressed Olive Oil OR veg oil.
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In small bowl, combine Seasoned Salt, paprika, Garlic Powder With Parsley and chili powder; set aside. In large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with Olive Oil; sprinkle with seasoning mixture and toss to coat. On cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, arrange potatoes in single layer. Roast, turning once, 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden. Serve, if desired, with additional Seasoned Salt.
ALTERNATIVELY: omit spices roast as suggested and toss in maple syrup in last 10 min of cooking. mmmmm
Meal Ideas: Mashed or blended sweet potatoes are a great food for babies that are 6 months or older. Homemade baby food is a little more work than prepared baby food in jars, but is nutritious and can save money.

Apple Yogurt Dip
1 cup of apple butter, or apple sauce 1 cup of plain yogurt or 1 cup sour cream.
Directions: Apple Yogurt Dip Whisk together and serve with chicken dippers or vegetable platter.

Caribbean Coconut Crusted Salmon
1 1/4 cups of shredded, unsweetened coconut, 4 x 6 oz salmon filets (skin removed), Salt and pepper.
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put coconut into a freezer bag. Drop in the salmon filets one at a time and toss to coat. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve with Caribbean Salsa.

- Caribbean Salsa
2 cups of fresh pineapple (cut into small chunks), 1 small red onion,(diced), 1 cup of fresh cilantro, (minced), 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, zest and juice of 1 lime, several dashes of your favourite hot sauce.
Directions: Put pineapple, red onion, and cilantro into a medium-sized bowl. Add lime zest and juice, oil and hot sauce. Toss well and let flavours mingle for at least one half hour before serving.

Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Butter Recipe Courtesy of Cathy Lowe
1/2 pound fresh asparagus Salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches. In a large skillet, bring about 1/2 inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt and add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain the asparagus and add butter to the skillet. Stir in the zest and juice. Return the drained asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately

• Cheesy mushroom and asparagus bake
• Quinoa and lentil pilaf

Brown Rice - Weight Loss Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown rice and 1 Stock cube. Method: Add one cup of brown rice to 2 cups of boiling water. Add stock cube or Miso, simmer till the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.

• Vegetable Broth
• Hearty Lentil Stew
• Avocado Cream Sauce
• Quinoa Porridge

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