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 …

I am extremely grateful that I don’t get migraine headaches. Both my mother and my sister have experienced the debilitating pain of a migraine. There are many things that can cause a migraine headache, eye strain being number one! Eye fatigue can be caused from over exposure to computer screens, television and mobile phones. Reducing Read More …

Every year, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) dedicates the month of April to raising awareness of the unique experiences of people with Parkinson’s, and the needs of our community. Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity to engage the public in expanding their understanding of Parkinson’s, and the profound effects it has on the lives of Read More …

I have a wonderful lady in my life who has greatly inspired me and helped me to realise the importance of making the choice to be happy and to let go of the things that I have no control over. She probably doesn’t even realise this impact that she has made on me. It’s so Read More …