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12 07, 2016

Lifelines – Unlock the Secrets of Your Telomeres for a Longer, Healthier Life

By |2017-04-03T22:54:09-07:00July 12th, 2016|Literature|0 Comments

For more in depth information about the role of  telomeres in our bodies, this book is worth the read. “Short telomeres may actually cause you to live a shorter life by making you vulnerable to disease.Long telomeres may cause you to live a longer life by protecting you from disease. When it comes to telomeres, I say length matters, and the longer the better.”Dr. Elaine Chin " Source: Lifelines – Unlock the Secrets of Your Telomeres for a Longer, Healthier Life

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22 06, 2016

The Human Experiment Movie Review (2015) | Roger Ebert

By |2017-04-03T22:54:59-07:00June 22nd, 2016|Diseases, Education|0 Comments

This is a no-frills documentary that interviews people who's medical conditions are believed to be directly related to the chemicals included in our everyday products, many of which are unregulated yet ever-present in our lives.   “The Human Experiment” starts out by sketching in the range of these phenomena via interviews with people who’ve had medical problems that are thought to be chemically related and doctors who’ve been studying them. The narrative soon enough turns to the economic and political forces behind the overall situation. Source: The Human Experiment Movie Review (2015) | Roger Ebert

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8 06, 2016

Meatless options at McDonald’s

By |2017-04-05T23:06:03-07:00June 8th, 2016|Animal Welfare, Food, Restaurants|0 Comments

Hi Everyone, I just signed the petition, "McDonald's: It's Time For A Healthy, Meatless Option." I think this is important. Will you sign it too? Here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/mcdonald-s-it-s-time-for-a-healthy-meatless-option Thanks, Linda

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8 06, 2016

Change.org · The world’s platform for change

By |2017-04-03T22:56:29-07:00June 8th, 2016|Animal Welfare, Diseases, Education, Food, Health Care Services, Planetary Health, Skin Care|0 Comments

If you want to make a difference in this world with minimal effort, here's a site that allows you to stand up for what you believe in simply by signing a petition.  Or, if there is a cause you want to bring to the world's attention, start your own petition and help create CHANGE!     Change.org is the world’s largest petition platform, using technology to empower more than 100 million users to create the change they want to see. Source: Change.org · The world’s platform for change

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26 05, 2016

Brain Cancer

By |2017-04-07T19:11:53-07:00May 26th, 2016|Diseases|0 Comments

In light of Gordon Downie's (lead singer of The Tragically Hip) diagnosis as revealed in May 2016, I'd like to suggest to anyone with this cancer to watch "The Blue Butterfly" for hope and inspiration, and be prepared for the possibility of a long and healthy life... Click here for David Marenger's true story: http://bit.ly/2oNeaZZ I would also advise following the dietary recommendations on this site for cancer as well since there have been some amazing results by following a Ketogenic Diet. Most of us are familiar with the expression "mind over matter" but dismiss it as wishful thinking.  Wrong! It is really often miraculous the things our mind can accomplish if we use it in a positive way.  It's so much easier to be [...]

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24 05, 2016

Love Animals? Which Ones Deserve Your Love?

By |2019-02-16T21:57:23-08:00May 24th, 2016|Animal Welfare, Food, Planetary Health|0 Comments

Of Course We Love Animals! Many of us love animals, but if you're an animal lover, exactly what does that mean? Does it mean you love only cats? Or cats & dogs? Or only horses? Do bunnies count? What about gerbils and finches? How about farm animals like cows and pigs and sheep and chickens? Do they count? Some people eat wild animals so they hunt them for their meat. Some people like hunting wild animals for the "trophy" of a stuffed head. What about all the people who like to eat meat but don't like to hunt? Do farm animals deserve your love? Selective Love These are questions most of us would rather not answer because we'd have to draw a clear line somewhere. [...]

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24 05, 2016

Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Kelowna, British Columbia

By |2017-04-04T00:23:00-07:00May 24th, 2016|Food, Okanagan, BC, Restaurants|0 Comments

I was going to compile a list of local restaurants that served healthy, vegetarian and vegan options and stumbled upon this site which has all the info you need for eating out! Health Food, Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in Kelowna (29) - and counting...! Vegetarian restaurants in Kelowna, British Columbia, directory of natural health food stores and guide to healthy dining. Source: Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants, Healthy, Organic, Kelowna, British Columbia

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24 05, 2016

What Is a Ketogenic Diet?

By |2019-10-08T12:17:38-07:00May 24th, 2016|Diseases, Food|2 Comments

Here's a site with lots of great information about following a Ketogenic diet.   When reading or hearing about low-carb diets, you may have heard the term "ketogenic diet". Increasingly, people have questions about this. Are all low-carb diets ketogenic? Is that a good thing or a bad thing? What constitutes a ketogenic diet? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a ketogenic diet?  Find information about ketogenic diets, the advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons of testing ketones, and what people eat. Source: What Is a Ketogenic Diet? The Ketogenic Diet & Type 2 Diabetes I initially thought that this might really be a great way to lose excess fat (except for the inclusion of meat!). Although you can get the same results by [...]

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24 05, 2016

The Gut! The Gut! – Its All About The Gut!

By |2017-03-23T23:08:44-07:00May 24th, 2016|Diseases, Education, Food, Okanagan, BC|0 Comments

  Check out this site by Daniel, "The Kimchi King", as he shares his knowledge and expertise about probiotics and gut health.  Very informative with tons of links if you are seeking more details.  Classes offered regularly in Kelowna, BC. "Optimizing food potential using natural microbes and energy free preservation techniques to promote gut & overall health".  Become aware of your microbiome as a new friend! Source: The Gut! The Gut! - Its All About The Gut!

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24 05, 2016

Ketones for health – Common Ground

By |2017-04-07T20:51:15-07:00May 24th, 2016|Diseases, Food, Literature|0 Comments

An informative article by Chris Gursche about the value of Ketones, found in "Common Ground" magazine.  It touches on the benefits of Ketones in situations of insulin resistance and the positive outcomes of Ketogenesis for those suffereing from Alzheimer's, Diabetes & MS, to mention a few.  Check it out! For my own personal experience testing out a low-carb, vegetarian diet, check out: https://healthy-alternatives.net/my-low-carb-vegetarian-experiment/ Good fats make a fabulous comeback by Chris Gursche • My interest in ketones was stoked by the positive results people with Alzheimer’s were achieving by combining coconut oil and medium chain triglycerides (MCT) oil. My father had come up with a formula and was selling it, but he couldn’t say how it worked. Dr. […] Source: http://commonground.ca/ketones-health/

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