Blame it on the weather

It’s interesting to observe the reasons we find for our low moods. We can justify almost all our ups and downs by looking outside ourselves at the circumstances and events in our lives. It may seem perfectly reasonable to accept as fact how we feel is a direct result of what’s happening in our lives. [...]

What a difference

One of the most problematic issues in human relationships and communication is our perceived differences. That may seem like an obvious remark, one that invites no further discussion. However, when we examine how we relate to one another, we can see that our similarities and commonalities are often sidelined or ignored. Instead, we defend our [...]

Viewing a brain scan? There’s an app for that

Thanks to the work of a group of Calgary researchers, a Health Canada-approved technology called Resolution MD Mobile will now allow physicians to look at medical scans on an iPhone, saving time in making a diagnosis.
“It’s the first smartphone radiology viewing application in the world to be certified for clinical use,” said Ross Mitchell, [...]

Salmonella Chester outbreak in British Columbia

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is asking British Columbians who may have purchased Freybe headcheese to discard it or return it to their place of purchase as it may be associated with a salmonella outbreak.
Over the past two weeks, 10 cases of a rare strain of salmonella (S.
Chester) have been identified among B.C. residents. [...]

Communication: the core of healthy relationships

Communication is a very broad subject and certainly can’t be fully explored in one short article. It is, however, such an important subject that a beginning look at its role may be of value.
Fundamental to how we move through our world is how we communicate. At a very primitive level, I believe, we’re interpreting signals [...]

Contaminated eggs “most likely” cause of salmonella

An epidemiologist cites improper handling of eggs as the “most likely” cause of a salmonella outbreak.
“Eggs are the most likely source of this outbreak,” explains Dr. Eleni Galanis, physician epidemiologist with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). “As sick individuals have eaten eggs from many sources, it’s not clear what type may be causing [...]

Yoga studio opens in Fireside Lodge

A new yoga studio will soon be open in Sun Peaks. The Sanctuary is expected to open May 15 and will be located in the Fireside Lodge.
“The studio is intended to be a community wellness project that offers a mindful, healthy place to share energy and accommodate the needs of the growing population at Sun Peaks,” said [...]

Combined boot camp and yoga

If you like multitasking, here’s a fitness routine that you might like. Yoga teacher Katrina Ariel is launching a fitness boot camp in Kamloops combining an intense physical workout with yoga.
After attending a boot camp session in New Orleans with positive results, Ariel decided to combine the benefits of exercise with her extensive background [...]

What a gift!

I’ve just had the wonderful experience of taking part in a series of conference calls dealing with the “Three Principles”. We’ve talked often in this column about the principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought as articulated by Sydney Banks.
I wanted to share with you some of the insights that were revealed and experienced during these [...]

Immunization saves lives

Immunization saves lives. A century ago, because of infectious disease, too many children never saw their fifth birthday. Today, almost all the same diseases exist, but we are protected by immunization.
National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada is April 24 to May 1, 2010. Everyone – not just parents of small children – is [...]

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