Discover Wellness Issue 28 May 2016

ISSUE 28 MAY 2016

INSPIRING A HEALTHY YOU

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WHAT'S GETTING IN THE WAY OF HAPPINESS? UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION MOOD BOOSTING FOODS LOCAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS OTHER STUFF

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HAPPINESS? By Sherry Akef, R.H.N.

Published monthly by Jennifer Reed, R.H.N. Discover Wellness is a monthly newsletter published in Quesnel, B.C., featuring various health and wellness articles from local (B.C.) professionals and enthusiasts, delicious recipes from holistic nutritionists and a professional directory showcasing our many local health and wellness leaders.

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We often overlook the importance of food as it relates to our emotional state. In fact, we even overlook our lifestyle habits and the effects it has on our mood and behaviour. In this article I’ll show you ways you can make incredible and positive changes to your psychological health, brain and central nervous system through an holistic approach. Your first task is to get to know yourself. Start noticing, and without self-judgment watch your habits.

From there, as you understand and recognize your ways, you are also empowering yourself to make educated choices that best suit you and your health. Here are some important ways you can make a huge difference in your life and your loved ones lives: PROBIOTICS The human microbiome, our invisible yet important friends are the key to our health and wellbeing. These are the friends that you definitely want to take care of for life. And you can be sure they will relentlessly take care of you in return! These amazing bugs keep us and all other living organisms alive and thriving. What’s truly amazing about them is that they dictate how our body responds to every thing. In last month’s issue we learned that the most devastating way to disrupt the balance of our microbiome are with antibiotics - in medicine and in our food. It’s important to understand that the food we eat drives our microbiome. What you eat directly reflects the environment inside your body, it either invites or rejects good strains of bacteria. Your gut flora is one of the most important factors in health and in today’s world, because of the over usage of antibiotics, we need to replenish and maintain the right strains of bacteria in order to stay balanced both physically and emotionally. Fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, kvass, and miso are extremely helpful to our flora, but taking high quality probiotics are also essential especially if you are dealing with energy imbalances, depression, mood changes, compromised immune system, and behaviour issues. It’s also important to remember that toxicity hinders the function of our body, over time it can deeply and negatively affect the way our body drains toxins. Sounds crazy but try adding bugs to your diet, it can be one of the best ways to enhance your emotional health.

DIET Most people think that our diet has little effect on our emotional state but that couldn’t be further from the truth. We now know that diet has one of the most, if not the most, influence on our health and our emotions. According to Paul Pitchford, if a child

eats an excess of poor quality red meats, that child is usually aggressive and/or emotionally stressed because of the excess fatty acids called Arachidonate that are formed. Arachidonates are hormone-like compounds which promote mental and physical inflammation causing aggression and internal stress which results in negative behaviour and mood shifts (for both children and adults).

Have you ever felt joint pain, or changes in your emotional state especially after certain meals? I invite you to take a closer look at the foods you are consuming and entertain the idea that it’s likely your symptoms are due to your diet. But before you blame it all on the food, you must remember that the state of your body and the amount of accumulated toxins play a major role on how your body reacts. The state of your digestive system, liver, and your microbiome (the bacteria in your gut) all dictate how your body reacts to the food you eat and where it stores the toxins that can’t be broken down.

Lets take a closer look at what toxins are lurking in our food.

Processed sugar, sugar substitutes, and flavour enhancers are called neuro-toxins and they are major culprits in our mood, behaviour, and emotional state. They have devastating effects on our brain and our neurological system causing pattern changes to our neurotransmitters, negatively impacting our endocrine system (hormones), and other organs.

Every living thing on our planet uses glucose for energy, however the problem is that we are consuming way too much and way too processed forms of it, with zero nutritive value. We are continuously consuming amounts that accumulate in our already over-burdened bodies without draining out. Unfortunately processed sugar is hidden in everything, from cold cut meats, sauces, crackers, breads, savoury spreads, to baby food. It devastates our metabolic system causing changes to our brain, mood, neurons, and puts great burden on our favourite organ - the liver. When our liver is burdened, it does not properly break down, neutralize, and excrete accumulated toxins, therefore, the vicious cycle continues in our body: toxicity - inflammation - symptoms - harm to the body. Sugar substitutes like aspartame and flavour enhancers like MSG (monosodium glutamate) have a similar devastating effect.

MSG is often found in heavily processed foods and even if it’s not listed on the label, its often a by-product of processed food. It’s a food additive found in almost all commercially prepared food and can be hidden under many ingredients including hydrolyzed and autolyzed vegetable protein, hydrolyzed and autolyzed yeast extract, plant protein extract, sodium and calcium caseinate, yeast extract, textured whey protein, natural flavor, and so on. It doesn’t change the taste of food the same way as sweet, salty, bitter, and sour substances do, instead it alters the taste of food by stimulating the sensation of taste. It fools our brain into thinking food tastes great and that we are consuming protein (amino acids).

Sadly, it is a way for manufacturers to use less real whole foods (mainly protein) at the expense of your health. Sugar substitutes like aspartame and MSG act like poison in our body. According to doctor Russell Blaylock (a neurosurgeon), MSG and sugar substitutes affect our hypothalamus which is a small area of our brain that is responsible for controlling some of the most vital neural systems in our body. The wiring of our hypothalamus is some of the most complex in our nervous system, with connections to our emotional control centre and many other parts of the brain.

Through these connections it regulates emotions, our autonomic system (stress response), our hunger signals, feeling of satiety, our immunity, memory input, and controls our anger. Disruptions to

this vital area can result in minor (or major) behavioural problems, hormone imbalances, sexual disfunctions, obesity, and immune suppression. MSG and aspartame are known to be excitotoxins to the brain, which means when we consume food containing them, it excites the brain into mass production of dopamine (a neurotransmitter responsible for our emotions, movements, sensations of pleasure and pain). Okay, I know this doesn’t sound that bad, why wouldn’t we want a lot of these good hormones? What really happens is it creates an unnatural drug-like rush that gives us a false and brief sensation of well being. It causes a pathological condition in our brain that over-excites nerves and brain cells to the point of death causing destruction to our brain cells, our neurons, and nerves. It’s highly addictive and causes many undesirable symptoms such as migraines, balance difficulties, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, heart palpitations and irregularities, arthritis flare-ups, depression, behavioural problems especially in children, and more. For a complete list of ingredient names MSG can be hidden under, check out the Health Articles section on my website. Lessen your toxicity load and automatically you will feel many positive changes physically and emotionally. The good news is that your body will always give you clues. Slowly, but surely, take time on a regular basis to listen, you will see that choices and changes will become much easier. I promise. Your body wants to work with you, not against you. Your body knows how to heal and balance, it’s job is to keep you alive! But it’s up to you to get it thriving. I know you can do it!

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Morning Glory Bowl

NATURE Lastly, nature has been on the top of many mood-enhancing regimes but lets look at why this is so. A Stanford study shows that the more urbanized a person is and the less interaction they have to natural environments, the more likely they are to have mental health issues like depression, and anxiety. In our rapidly urbanized world, it is becoming evident that accessible natural areas may be vital for our mental health. There are many reasons why spending time in nature is essential for health and our psychological resilience. In Japan, scientists found that when people spend time in nature, they actually inhale beneficial bacteria and plant-derived essential oils as well as negatively charged ions which interact with gut bacteria to strengthen the body’s immune system and improve mental and physical health! Isn't that amazing? We’ve talked much about the benefits of bacteria, so here is another reason to get out in nature, inhale deep and let the bugs in! Nature can help us withstand and recover from life’s challenges. What’s really interesting is that in some studies MRI scans showed increased blood flow to the brain as well as stimulating the area of the brain associated with empathy and altruism. Lets integrate nature back into our lives. Every week if you are able to get yourself out in nature even if it’s just once, you will truly be helping your emotional, psychological, and physical health in a very big way. Invite happiness in and don’t forget to have fun!

Sherry is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in toxicity and drainage, preventative medicine, and bio-energetics to assess imbalances, as well as empower and educate so that you can make sustainable healthy choices. www.seedednutrition.com

Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 20 min Serves 2 Blended 1 cup banana 1 cup raspberries ¾ cup Almond Milk 1 cup cooked Steel Cut oats (cook according to package) 2 tbs of raw seeds or nuts 1 tbs of Almond Butter Instructions Open the blinds in your kitchen and turn on your favourite music Cook your steel cuts Blend your fruit and milk (I love my Blentec for this as it’s quick in those early mornings) Place 1 cup of the cooked oats in a bowl with ½ cup of the blended mixture, almond butter and seeds.

Enjoy, chew, appreciate and relax.

Recipe created by: Hillary Shearing Certified Holistic Nutritionist My Awesome Foods www.myawesomefoods.com

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DEPRESSION “Life is beautiful in spite of everything! …

There are many thorns, but the roses are there too.”

- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Composer) If you know of anyone with depression, you’ll also know that when Tchaikovsky wrote the above quote, he was clearly on one of his ‘up’ days. Depression can be an insidious, progressive and frustratingly confusing state to be in. As we move into May, it is time to draw a little attention to this word, “depression,” that seems to be thrown around so carelessly but is understood so poorly. This lack of understanding is reasonable, given that research seems to be somewhat inconclusive (just try and google “cause of depression”). Hopefully, the following will help illuminate just one of the ways of understanding depression.

According to the Canadian Mental Health Agency, approximately 8% of adults will suffer from major depression in their lifetimes (this does not include all the cases of mild to moderate depression). Additionally, suicide, which is typically preceded by depression, accounts for a full 24% of deaths for people between the ages of 15-24.

According to clinical psychologist Stephen Ilardi, in his book The Depression Cure, this is a more recent phenomenon then most people imagine. Depression may actually be a “disease of civilization.” If the term is familiar, it is because it is normally used to describe the sudden increases of diseases of the modernized world: cancer, diabetes, allergies, asthma, and obesity, to name a few.

Ilardi claims that depression, like those listed above, is a product of sedentary, frantic, and disconnected lives. As more of our jobs become less physical, and our connections become increasingly computerized and isolated, we have shown a surprising inability to cope with an evolutionarily “new” lifestyle. Drawing on research from indigenous tribes which still function as they have for thousands of years, Ilardi notes that these people, though they live often difficult lives filled with loss and transition, do not experience depression as we know it. This may be a result of their ability to find a balance in life that many of us no longer maintain.

Identifying this lack of balance gives us some insight both to the causes and solutions to coping with depression.

The Depression Cure outlines 6 ways to regain some of the adaptive, healthy components in our new emerging “normal:” Physical Activity – Regular physical activity helps to not only improve mood, but also helps in body weight regulation and

decreases the hormones and biochemicals released during stress throughout the day.

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Omega-3 fatty acids – Omega-3 fatty acids aid in reducing inflammation in the body, which has been linked to everything from pain to changes in mood. Some common sources of Omega-3 fatty acids: Chia seeds, flax, walnuts, fish and fish oils.

NUTRITIONIST

Sunlight – The simple truth is that more and more of us is spending our time indoors. This routine starts as early as Kindergarten, and for many of us, persists well into adulthood. While the research is still preliminary, Vitamin D has been shown to have receptors in the brain, meaning that Vitamin D directly affects brain function. Research aside, the role of sunshine in improved mood is not hard to imagine. Give us a beautiful sunny day, and people are unable to talk about anything else.

Healthy Sleep – In a world where we are expected to do as much as possible, sleep is often the thing we sacrifice for just a little more time. Sleep is also often the first thing to go when times get stressful. On top of this, it has become commonplace to use all sorts of aids for sleep (from alcohol to over the counter medications) which research suggests is actually depriving us of the necessary restorative cycles of sleep. Getting your sleep on track can make surprising differences in not only mood, but also energy levels.

Anti-Ruminative Activity – Rumination is the act of continuously going over a thought process. Like a mouse on a wheel, it represents wearing ourselves down, but essentially getting nowhere.

Coupled with our increasingly inactive lives, rumination becomes a favorite past time for the chronically worried or stressed. Increasing activity and engaging in interesting hobbies can reduce this rumination. Other practices, such as meditation, yoga or mindfulness practices also help train the mind to simply “let go” of those things we cannot control.

Social Connection – Humans are social animals. We actually thrive when we are surrounded by a tribe, group, or family that both supports us, and whom we support. Research suggests that in order to promote this social connection, our brains are designed release “feel good” chemicals into our pleasure centers when we feel connected to those people we care for. In our new social environment, we have replaced real human face to face connections with a cheap facsimile: texting, chatting, and gaming online. While these forms of communication serve a purpose as well, they do not give us the experience and human connection which promotes a healthy mind and body. If it is something you doubt, go and help someone out, with no expectation in return; there is no feeling quite like it.

So, as we move through May and beyond, take some time to reframe the way you think about depression. As we can see, low mood is just the surface of the problem. We have created a new normal that, as it turns out, we are not quite ready for yet. But that is ok. If we each do our part to support both ourselves and those around us who are suffering from depression, we can all learn how to find a new healthy, happy balance, together.

Jesse Haber, MA Registered Clinical Counsellor Fellow Traveller Counselling

Q:

Is there a difference between juicing and blending?

Jennifer Reed Registered Holistic Nutritionist

A: Yes! There is a difference!

Are you an avid smoothie drinker? Throwing all your fruit and veg into a blender to grind and puree the pulp is a great way to consume a variety of nutrients in one shot including all the fiber. Fiber is essential for proper waste elimination keeping the colon clean, managing cholesterol levels, and feeding our friendly gut bacteria.

Smoothies are an excellent option for a quick, nutritional snack or meal, if you’re on-the-go, and for children who don’t like eating leafy greens. Adding raw nut and seeds or their oils / butters will add healthy fat and protein to your fruit and veg combo to help satiate you longer and provide you with sustainable energy.

When you run your fruit and veg through a juicer, the juices are extracted and separated from the pulp (fiber). Juicing is a fabulous way to consume concentrated vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and enzymes that are ready and easy for your body to absorb due to the absence of fiber. Why would this be beneficial? Juicing therapy offers the body additional nutrients that can aid the immune system in the healing process for those suffering from the common cold to those working with chronic disease. Specific combinations of fruit and veg can target the requirements for specific ailments and organs.

A comprehensive juicing book will provide many recipes and remedies.

Organic or non-sprayed produce is extremely important when juicing. Using produce that has been sprayed with pesticides will be counterproductive, introducing a chemical cocktail to your body!

What to do with the leftover pulp? Use it in baking, soup stocks or toss it in the compost.

Once you’ve decided whether blending or juicing (or both) is right for you, be sure to read consumer reviews and choose a machine that you’ll be happy with for the years ahead, as high powered blenders and juicers are expensive yet beneficial investments in your health.

Happy blending and juicing!

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FOOD

Salmon Salmon is a great source of the energy-boosting goodness that is essential omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for energy production, brain activity and circulation. On a side note, it’s also great for maintaining heart health! You just can’t go wrong with a nice piece of salmon.

Want to learn more about Vita Biosa?

Join us for an in­store presentation on Vita Biosa ­ A unique probiotic beverage made by fermenting organic sugarcane molasses infused with a specialized herbal tea.

10 complementary probiotic strains that work together harmoniously to promote healthy gut bacteria, improve digestion and nutrient absorption.

Pre­registration required as space is limited.

Please call Karin's Health Foods to reserve your spot!

250­992­7312 Karin's Health Foods Tuesday, May 31st, 6-7:30pm

Banana Bananas are one of the world’s best foods for supplying your body with energy. Rich in potassium and B vitamins, they can provide your body with a more sustained release of energy. The supply of vitamins and carbohydrates in bananas make you feel full, help slow down digestion and keep blood sugar levels stable.

Coconut The oils that are found in coconut provide a super nutritious source of energy as it primarily consists of medium chain triglycerides, a type of fat that is turned into energy quickly and efficiently. Coconut is utilized by the body to actually produce energy rather than store it as fat. That’s what we want! Coconut is an awesome food to prevent you from feeling sluggish throughout the day.

Lentils Lentils and other legumes, like kidney beans and chickpeas, help stabilize blood glucose levels and prevent those mid-afternoon crashes you’ve struggled through so many times before. By incorporating lentils into your lunchtime meal, you will stretch your energy levels that little bit further and avoid the slump altogether.

Eggs Now eggs are an absolutely awesome source of iron and protein!

They are also naturally rich in B-vitamins which are responsible for converting food into energy. Eggs are sure to give you a sustainable hit of energy which will last throughout the whole day.

Kale Kale truly is a superfood! High in vitamins and minerals, kale is one of the best vegetables you can fuel your body with and is a real energy booster as it provides you with the essential minerals of copper, potassium, iron and phosphorus. To get the most out of the energy boosting benefits of this super veggie, ensure you cook it instead of eating it raw as it makes it easier for your body to digest and absorb all those important nutrients.

Ginger Tea Forget the afternoon coffee and grab a ginger tea instead! Not only will the coffee keep you up all night and disrupt your body clock, caffeine is also known to contribute to nervousness, in-

creased heart rate and restlessness. Doesn’t sound like fun to us!

Ginger-infused tea is filled with antioxidants and nutrients that will give you that afternoon boost without the caffeine consequences. All you need to do is boil water with some fresh ginger for 5-10 minutes and add a squeeze of lemon before drinking.

Yum! Nuts Almonds, cashews and hazelnuts are all high in magnesium, which plays a major role in converting sugar into energy, and are also filled with fiber to keep your blood sugar levels even. Keep a bag at your desk and just a handful at 3PM will give you longer lasting energy than a cup of coffee ever will.

Quinoa Quinoa (pronounced keenwah - you’re welcome!) is a gluten-free grain that contains more protein than any other grain or rice. It is so rich in amino acids that it is considered a complete source of protein; high in lysine, methionine and cysteine. Even better, it is also high in folate, magnesium, phosphorus and manganese, making it a nutrient-packed source of carbohydrates for lasting energy levels. This is the ultimate food to boost your mood!

Goji Berries Goji berries have been used for literally thousands of years in Chinese medicine to help increase energy and enhance the release of hormones. They increase the body’s ability to handle stress and support healthy mood, mind and memory- all while giving you the get-up-and-go energy you need to get through the day!

And they taste pretty good too. What more could you want?

Asparagus It’s no secret that low energy levels have a major effect on your mood and there is nothing worse than feeling sluggish AND down! Luckily, you can boost your mood with asparagus. It is one of the best plant-based sources of tryptophan which helps create serotonin, one of the brain’s primary mood-regulating neurotransmitters. The high levels of folate also add to asparagus' happiness-promoting profile!

Raw Cacao Okay, okay, we get it. Sometimes you do need that little hit of sweetness in the afternoon. And there is nothing wrong with that if you do it the right way! By allowing yourself a little treat every now and then will stop any sugar binges in the future. Nibbling on a square or two of dark chocolate energizes the body by providing an excellent source of iron and magnesium. Just please make sure it is at least 70 percent!

SUPPORTIVE CANCER CARE EVENT InspireHealth is offering their LIFE Program, a FREE 1­day event for anyone with a cancer diagnosis. Learn how to improve quality of life and reduce the risk of reoccurrence through nutrition, physical movement, stress management and more.

All information is research­based and complimentary to all types of cancer treatment. Visit www.inspirehealth.ca to learn more about free services offered.

The LIFE Program June 7th, 2016 @ The Lodge www.thelodgequesnel.ca Please contact Jennifer Reed for more information 250­255­2449.

Registration required.

Article courtesy of FoodMatters.

Accepting donations to make this event possible.

Visit www.gofundme.com and search “Supportive Cancer Care for Quesnel” or contact Jennifer 250-255-2449.

Pain relief from a kitchen spice?

If you suffer from chronic pain, you want relief fast. The trouble with over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers is they often have dangerous side effects. You may not feel it right now but each time you use an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) or steroid pain reliever, you’re doing a small amount of damage to your intestines and other organs in your body that adds up over time.

Excessive use of these pain relievers has been know to lead to dependency, stomach ulcers, leaky gut syndrome, bleeding intestines, multiple food and chemical allergies.

Each time you take an over-the-counter or prescription pain reliever you know you’re risking your health but you just can’t live with the pain.

Good news. You don’t have to gamble with your pain anymore.

Now there’s a brand new super concentrated supplement made from a powerful kitchen spice that relieves chronic pain and inflammation, boosts your immune system, and improves your digestion so you can better absorb nutrients from food.

This pain reliever is called Nutri CURe and it’s unlike any other pain relieving product on the market; synthetic or natural. The

power of Nutri CURe comes from its synergistic combination of healing turmeric, inflammation- fighting essential oils, pain-reliving boswellia, and immune-enhancing olive leaf extract.

Conventional pain relievers only block your ability to feel pain. Nutri CURe works with your body in a powerful yet subtle way to help your body heal itself!

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The story of the Incredible Edible movement: “It doesn’t take big things to create big changes. It takes small things that capture the imagination.

A vegetable plot with a revolutionary sign: Help Yourself. Runnerbeans planted secretly outside a unused health centre. Incredible Edible, a phenomenon that started in a small town in the United Kingdom is attracting world-wide attention.

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It works because it started with the small things. People talked about those beans. They helped themselves to vegetables. Then they started doing things themselves.

Now it seems the whole town is in on the act. The school is getting a fish farm, the police are growing sweetcorn and there’s an orchard around the health centre, People come from all over the world to look. This is the story of Incredible Edible Todmorden.

It’s a story of how a few people decided to stop passing the buck and waiting for someone else to save the world. It’s the story of what happens when everyone is prepared to bring their skills to the table and secure a better legacy for their grandchildren. It’s a story of a future that starts with what people have, not what they haven’t – and where politicians and experts learn from the people instead of lecturing to them. It’s a future that could happen anywhere. And it’s a story of having a lot of fun in the process.” from http://incredibleediblenetwork.org.uk A group of interested folks in Quesnel are joining forces to bring the Incredible Edible movement to Quesnel. The goals of Edible Quesnel are to see more people growing edibles at their homes, businesses and in public spaces. We plan to advocate for the development of permaculture edible landscaping projects within the City and in public spaces, as well as for the greening of our City's landscaping practices around the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

The discussion about growing food locally is an important and ongoing conversation and we want to be a part of it. We want to help our community gain the skills to move closer towards supplying more of our own food, teach our children the value of gardening in whatever spaces we have available including our balconies, backyards and back alleys and inspire people by the simple act of growing food and sharing it with others.

We have several projects planned throughout the summer. If you are interested in joining Edible Quesnel please find us on Facebook! This project is open to everyone. As the folks at Incredible Edible say "If you eat, you're in!".

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wellness EVENTS LIFE Program - InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, please join us for and educational and inspirational event. Learn ways to improve quality of life and reduce the risk of reocurrence through nutrition, physical movement, stress management and more.

Visit www.inspirehealth.ca to learn more about the LIFE Program and other free services offered.

Where: The Lodge at 1262 Maple Heights When: Tuesday, June 7th Lunch and snacks provided.

Pre-registration is required.

Contact Jennifer 250-255-2449 for more information.

Vita Biosa

Fermented Probiotic Info Session Join us for a free and fun information session on the health benefits of Vita Biosa, a fermented probiotic beverage.

Where: Karin’s Health Foods When: May 31st, 2016 6pm-7:30pm Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Call or visit Karin’s Health Foods to register 250-992-7312.

The Centre for Healthy Mindspace Mindfulness Based Training

Mindfulness Based Training is an 8-week evidence based group program designed to minimize difficulties associated with mild to moderate forms of depression, anxiety and the effects of stress.

Each week is designed to support the learner in deepening self awareness through guided meditation practices, educational content and experiential learning.

The Centre for Healthy Mindspace is now accepting applications for the Spring 2016 program.

Sessions commence on Tuesday, May 10th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Contact Doris at (250) 983-8638 to schedule an entry intake assessment. Space is limited to 10 participants. Next program will be offered in the fall of 2016.

Cost to attend $165 = 8-weeks/16 hours of class time + one month follow up reunion session.

Mindfulness Skills Training Cultivating Resilience During this evidence based group program we learn mindfulness practices that explore the connection between health, resilience and greater self-compassion. Learner’s experience first-hand what it feels like to be attuned to pleasant, unpleasant and neutral emotional states while observing underlying thoughts emerging in the moment. Learner’s also explore core hindrances like, selfdoubt, restlessness or boredom and recognize how each limits the fullness of relationships, work life and personal aspirations.

If you’re looking to transform on a personal level or improve key relationships both personally and professionally, you may find the learning and information in this program to be of particular interest. Recommended age 18+.

Cost to attend: $250 for 8 weeks = 16 hours of class time + one month follow up session, includes materials and audio meditations.

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Contact Doris to schedule an entry assessment.

Phone: 250-983-8638 Email: dhocevar@xplornet.com