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Getting over fears
Phobias can be of nearly anything, from aardvarks to ziplines, but a fear of needles is quite common. There are many things you can do to help you...
Black Bean Curry Stew with a Nourishing and Calming Chinese Herb
A great recipe to warm up to on cold wintry days, this comforting stew is also great to support digestive health. Black beans are rich in fibre,...
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s
While the likelihood of being diagnosed with many diseases increases with age, there are some that are most likely to start in the “prime of...
Pumpkin Nut Butter
Did you know that pumpkin is for more than just pumpkin pie, and is also healthy for you? Rich in fibre, it can support a healthy digestive system,...
Throwback Thursday for Health Tips
Of course I know that Throwback Thursday is supposed to happen on a Thursday, not a Friday, but I'm not throwing back that far...just to last month....
Important October Day–24 Hours article
Did you know that October 24th is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day? I had fun writing the details about how a reporter's acute...
October is Healthy Workplace Month
Healthy lunch 'n learn lectures, sleeping at the workplace, healthy food, walking meetings, and acupuncture at your work are all ways that we...
Beat the Heat–24 Hours Vancouver
Though summer is winding down, the weather report in Vancouver still calls for a rise in temperature again next week, so here are some reminder tips...
Mango recipes: Mango Lassi and Mango Millet Salad
Yum! Mangoes. Mangoes have been called one of the most consumed fruits of the world. And no wonder. They are delicious--that's why I've needed...
Iyengar, Yoga, and Traditional Chinese Medicine
I am a relatively new student of yoga, under four years, and I had known only very fundamental knowledge about BKS Iyengar. I knew that he was one...
More to concussion relief than dark rooms
Concussions are more than simple bumps on the head, and can result in much more than just a few headaches. Rest is the first prescription, but there...
Blueberry Lavender Mousse
A healthy dessert that will help you chill down, use up some of the fresh local berries now available, and bring you a calm energy. Blueberry...