It’s the time of year when we need to start protecting ourselves from catching a cold or flu by boosting our immune systems. I like to start by using elderflower tincture or elderberry syrup that I harvest and make. Elderberries also provide innumerable health benefits and Elderberry syrup is available at many local stores. Echinacea Read More …

Major stress and anxiety are often caused by things in our lives that we have no control over. As I write this article our beautiful province of British Columbia has declared a State of Emergency with Travel Restrictions to this area. The forest fires around us are many, intense, and fast moving. Many people have Read More …

Most people are far too familiar with sore, aching feet and there’s nothing better than a foot massage to alleviate that pain. It is also a great way to reduce tension and stress and make you feel more relaxed. As with all types of massage, the legs and feet massage has more health benefits than Read More …

Foraging for wild plants to use for medicinal purposes has become a very interesting and fun learning experience. A favourite plant to look for is St. John’s Wort. It gets its name from the fact that it often blooms on June 24, the birthday of the biblical St. John the Baptist and will continue flowering Read More …

When my youngest daughter was four years old she was diagnosed with Scoliosis. I had never heard of Scoliosis before and was shocked and embarrassed that I hadn’t noticed this 43° curve in her spine. I had no idea that this was something that could happen to someone. So, I’d like to take this opportunity Read More …